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Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
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COM Express Specification Reference
PICMG® COM Express ModuleTM Base Specification.
http://www.picmg.org/
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................65
Appendix C - System Error Message ...................................................66
Appendix D - Troubleshooting ................................................................67
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About this Manual
Static Electricity Precautions
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD,
insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear.
Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product,
inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and
product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or
out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service
agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the
product that has been modified or altered.
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts
or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If
a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power
cord.
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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One CR908-B board
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
Optional Items
• COM331-B carrier board kit
• COM101-BAT carrier board kit
• Heat spreader
• Heat sink with fan
• Heat spreader with heat sink and fan
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
• XHCI Host Controller supports up to 4 super speed USB 3.0 ports
• Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds
• Supports 8 USB 2.0 interfaces (4 supports USB 3.0)
• Supports 1 PCIe x16 interface
- Supports Gen 3.0
- Confi gurations (supported only via a riser card):
: One x8 (GFX) and two x4 (I/O)
: Two x8 (GFX, I/O)
: One x16 (GFX, I/O)
• Supports 1 PCIe x4 and 3 PCIe x1 (default); or 7 PCIe x1 interfaces
• Supports LPC interface
• Supports SMBus interface
• Supports I2C interface
• Supports 2 serial interfaces (TX/RX)
• Supports 4-bit input and 4-bit output GPIO
• Monitors CPU temperature
• Monitors CPU fan speed
• Monitors Vcore/VGFX/DDR voltages
• Watchdog timer function
• 35.42W with i7-3612QE at 2.1GHz and 1x 2GB DDR3 SODIMM
• Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Professional x64 & SP2 (64-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x64 & SP1 (64-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x86 (32-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x64 (64-bit)
• 64Mbit SPI BIOS
• Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20
o
C to 85oC
• 10% to 90%
• Input: 12V, 5VSB, VCC_RTC
• CE, FCC Class B, RoHS, UL
• Dimensions
- COM Express Compact
- 95mm (3.74") x 95mm (3.74")
• Compliance
- PICMG COM Express R2.1 Compact form factor, Type 6
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Features
• Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set
time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so
that your system will continue to operate.
• DDR3
DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. The advantages of
DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power than DDR2.
• Graphics
Note:
If you are connecting 3 display devices, make sure 2 of the devices are
connected via the DisplayPort interface.
The integrated Intel® HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance
and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with outstanding graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compatibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports LVDS, VGA and DDI
for up to 3 independent displays.
• Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of
up to 3Gb/s (SATA 2.0) and 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than
the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s. The bandwidth of the SATA 3.0
will be limited by carrier board design.
• Gigabit LAN
The Intel 82579LM Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.
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COM Express Module Standards
The figure below shows the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules.
CR908-B is a COM Express Compact module. The dimension is 95mm x 95mm.
Common for all Form Factors
Extended only
Basic only
Compact only
Compact and Basic only
Mini only
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Extended
91.00
18.00
6.00
0.00
4.00
0.00
16.50
Mini
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74.20
80.00
91.00
BasicCompact
70.00
51.00
4.00
121.00
151.00
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The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the CR908-B module.
Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board
14.00
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0.00
0.00
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Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in
boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If
a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
System Memory
The system board is equipped with one 204-pin SODIMM socket that support DDR3 memory
modules.
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the board.
Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to
do so will cause severe damage to the board and components.
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Power LED
DDR3
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Installing the DIMM Module
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one.
These illustrations are for reference only.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board.
4. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in
only one direction.
5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30
degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into
the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear
inside the socket.
6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will
hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position.
Clip
Clip
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CPU Fan Connector
Sense
Power
Ground
Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board. The cooling fan
will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and board
components.
BIOS Setting
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COM Express Connectors
The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CR908-B COM Express board to a carrier board. Connect the COM Express connectors (lcoated on the solder side of the board) to
the COM Express connectors on the carrier board.
Refer to the “Installing CR908-B onto a Carrier Board” section for more information.
COM Express Connectors
“Module Board H/W Monitor” submenu in the Advanced menu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fan. Refer to chapter 3 of the manual for more information
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Refer to the following pages for the pin functions of these connectors.
Pin Types
I Input to the Module
O Output from the Module
I/O Bi-directional input / output signal
OD Open drain output
C97/HDA Signals Description
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
AC/HAD_RST#A30O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VReset output to CODEC, active low.
AC/HDA_SYNCA29O CMOS3.3V/3.3VPU 1K to 3.3VSBSample-synchronization signal to the CODEC(s).
AC/HDA_BITCLKA32I/O CMOS3.3V/3.3VSerial data clock generated by the external CODEC(s).
AC/HDA_SDOUTA33O CMOS3.3V/3.3VSerial TDM data output to the CODEC.
AC/HDA_SDIN2B28I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
AC/HDA_SDIN1B29I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
AC/HDA_SDIN0B30I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
Gigabit Ethernet Signals Description
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
GBE0_MDI0+A13I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI0-A12I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI1+A10I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI1-A9I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI2+A7I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI2-A6I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI3+A3I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI3GBE0_ACT#B2OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 activity indicator, active low.
GBE0_LINK#A8OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 link indicator, active low.
GBE0_LINK100#A4OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 100 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low.
GBE0_LINK1000#A5OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 1000 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low.
2I
O Analog3.3V max Suspend
Serial TDM data inputs from up to 3 CODECs.
Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0: Media Dependent Interface Differential
Pairs 0,1,2,3. The MDI can operate in 1000, 100 and 10 Mbit / sec
modes. Some pairs are unused in some modes, per the following:
1000BASE-T 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T
MDI[0]+/- B1_DA+/- TX+/- TX+/ MDI[1]+/- B1_DB+/- RX+/- RX+/ MDI[2]+/- B1_DC+/ MDI[3]+/- B1_DD+/-
SATA Signals Description
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
SATA0_TX+A16O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA0_TX-A17O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA0_RX+A19I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA0_RX-A20I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA1_TX+B16O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA1_TX-B17O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA1_RX+B19I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA1_RX-B20I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA2_TX+A22O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA2_TX-A23O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA2_RX+A25I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA2_RX-A26I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA3_TX+B22O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA3_TX-B23O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA3_RX+B25I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA3_RX-B26I SATAAC coupled on Module
ATA_ACT#A28I/O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VATA (parallel and serial) or SAS activity indicator, active low.
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Serial ATA or SAS Channel 0 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 0 receive differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 1 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 1 receive differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 2 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 2 receive differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 3 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 3 receive differential pair.
O PCIEAC coupled on ModulePCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 0
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulePCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 0
O PCIEAC coupled on ModulePCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 1
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulePCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 1
O PCIEAC coupled on ModulePCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 2
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulePCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 2
O PCIEAC coupled on ModulePCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 3
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulePCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 3
O PCIEAC coupled on ModulePCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 4
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulePCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 4
O PCIEAC coupled on ModulePCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 5
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulePCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 5
O PCIEAC coupled on ModulePCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 6
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulePCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 6
O PCIEAC coupled on Module
I PCIEAC coupled off Module
O PCIEPCIEReference clock output for all PCI Express and PCI Express Graphics lanes.
PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 7
(Optional with on board LAN, Default setting as NC)
PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 7
(Optional with on board LAN, Default setting as NC)
DDI1_DDC_AUX_SELD34I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 1M to GNDSelects the function of DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI1_CTRLDATA_AUX-.
DDI2_PAIR0+D39
DDI2_PAIR0-D40
DDI2_PAIR1+D42
DDI2_PAIR1-D43
DDI2_PAIR2+D46
DDI2_PAIR2-D47
DDI2_PAIR3+D49
DDI2_PAIR3-D50
DDI2_DDC_AUX_SELC34I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 1M to GNDSelects the function of DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI2_CTRLDATA_AUX-.
DDI3_PAIR0+C39
DDI3_PAIR0-C40
DDI3_PAIR1+C42
DDI3_PAIR1-C43
DDI3_PAIR2+C46
DDI3_PAIR2-C47
DDI3_PAIR3+C49
DDI3_PAIR3-C50
DDI3_DDC_AUX_SELC38I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 1M to GNDSelects the function of DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI3_CTRLDATA_AUX-.
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 1 Pair 0 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B red output differential pair
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 1 Pair 1 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B green output differential pair
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 1 Pair 2 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B blue output differential pair
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 1 Pair 3 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B clock output differential pair.
I PCIEAC coupled off ModuleSerial Digital Video B interrupt input differential pair.
I PCIE
I PCIEAC coupled off ModuleSerial Digital Video Field Stall input differential pair.
I/O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleDP AUX+ function if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
I
O OD CMOS3.3V/ 3.3VHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
I/O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleDP AUX- function if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 2 Pair 0 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 2 Pair 1 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 2 Pair 2 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 2 Pair 3 differential pairs
I/O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleDP AUX+ function if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
I/O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleDP AUX- function if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 3 Pair 0 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 3 Pair 1 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 3 Pair 2 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 3 Pair 3 differential pairs
I/O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleDP AUX+ function if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
I/O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleDP AUX- function if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
AC coupled off ModuleSerial Digital Video TVOUT synchronization clock input differential pair.
O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleAdditional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulAdditional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleAdditional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulAdditional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleAdditional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulAdditional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
O PCIEAC coupled on ModuleAdditional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
I PCIEAC coupled off ModulAdditional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
USB differential pairs 7, USB7 may be configured as a USB client or as a host, or both, at the
Module designer's discretion.(CR908-B default set as a host)
USB over-current sense, USB channels 0 and 1. A pull-up for this line
shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB
current monitor on the Carrier Board may drive this line low. Do not
pull this line high on the Carrier Board.
USB over-current sense, USB channels 2 and 3. A pull-up for this line
shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB
current monitor on the Carrier Board may drive this line low. Do not
pull this line high on the Carrier Board.
USB over-current sense, USB channels 4 and 5. A pull-up for this line
shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB
current monitor on the Carrier Board may drive this line low. Do not
pull this line high on the Carrier Board.
USB over-current sense, USB channels 6 and 7. A pull-up for this line
shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB
current monitor on the Carrier Board may drive this line low. Do not
pull this line high on the Carrier Board.
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LVDS Signals Description
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
LVDS_A0+A71
LVDS_A0-A72
LVDS_A1+A73
LVDS_A1-A74
LVDS_A2+A75
LVDS_A2-A76
LVDS_A3+A78
LVDS_A3-A79
LVDS_A_CK+A81
LVDS_A_CK-A82
LVDS_B0+B71
LVDS_B0-B72
LVDS_B1+B73
LVDS_B1-B74
LVDS_B2+B75
LVDS_B2-B76
LVDS_B3+B77
LVDS_B3-B78
LVDS_B_CK+B81
LVDS_B_CK-B82
LVDS_VDD_ENA77O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 100K to GNDLVDS panel power enable
LVDS_BKLT_ENB79O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 100K to GNDLVDS panel backlight enable
LVDS_BKLT_CTRLB83O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 100K to GNDLVDS panel backlight brightness control
LVDS_I2C_CKA83I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VPU 2.2K to 3.3VI2C clock output for LVDS display use
LVDS_I2C_DATA84I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VPU 2.2K to 3.3VI2C data line for LVDS display use
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
LVDS Channel A differential pairs
LVDS Channel A differential clockO LVDSLVDS
LVDS Channel B differential pairs
LVDS Channel B differential clock
LPC Signals Description
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
LPC_AD0B4
LPC_AD1B5
LPC_AD2B6
LPC_AD3B7
LPC_FRAME#B3O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VLPC frame indicates the start of an LPC cycle
LPC_DRQ0#B8
LPC_DRQ1#B9
LPC_SERIRQA50I/O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VLPC serial interrupt
LPC_CLKB10O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VLPC clock output - 33MHz nominal
SPI Signals Description
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
SPI_CS#B97O CMO
SPI_MISOA92I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VData in to Module from Carrier SPI
SPI_MOSIA95O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VData out from Module to Carrier SPI
SPI_CLKA94O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VClock from Module to Carrier SPI
SPI_POWERA91O3.3V Suspend/3.3V
BIOS_DIS0#
BIOS_DIS1#B88
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I/O CMOS3.3V / 3.3V
I CMOS
I CMOS
3.3V / 3.3VLPC serial DMA request
3.3V Suspend/3.3VChip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1
NA
LPC multiplexed address, command and data bus
Power supply for Carrier Board SPI – sourced from Module – nominally
3.3V. The Module shall provide a minimum of 100mA on SPI_POWER.
Carriers shall use less than 100mA of SPI_POWER. SPI_POWER
shall only be used to power SPI devices on the Carrier
Selection straps to determine the BIOS boot device.
The Carrier should only float these or pull them low, please refer to
COM Express Module Base Specification Revision 2.1 for strapping options of BIOS disable signals.
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SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
VGA_REDB89O AnalogAnalogPD 150RRed for monitor. Analog output
VGA_GRNB91O AnalogAnalogPD 150RGreen for monitor. Analog output
VGA_BLUB92O AnalogAnalogPD 150RBlue for monitor. Analog output
VGA_HSYNCB93O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VHorizontal sync output to VGA monitor
VGA_VSYNCB94O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VVertical sync output to VGA monitor
VGA_I2C_CKB95I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VPD 2.2K to 3.3VDDC clock line (I2C port dedicated to identify VGA monitor capabilities)
VGA_I2C_DATB96I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VPD 2.2K to 3.3VDDC data line.
Serial Interface Si
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
SER0_TXA98O CMOS3.3V~5VGeneral purpose serial port 0 transmitter
SER0_RXA99I CMOS3.3V~5VGeneral purpose serial port 0 receiver
SER1_TXA101O CMOS3.3V~5VGeneral purpose serial port 1 transmitter
SER1_RXA102I CMOS3.3V~5VGeneral purpose serial port 1 receiver
nals Descriptions
Miscellaneous Si
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
I2C_CKB33I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 2.2K to 3.3VSBGeneral purpose I2C port clock output
I2C_DATB34I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 2.2K to 3.3VSBGeneral purpose I2C port data I/O line
SPKRB32O CMOS3.3V / 3.3V
WDTB27O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VOutput indicating that a watchdog time-out event has occurred.
FAN_PWNOUTB101O OD CMOS3.3V / 12VFan speed control. Uses the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique to control the fan's RPM.
FAN_TACHINB102I OD CMOS3.3V / 12VPU 10K to 3.3VFan tachometer input for a fan with a two pulse output.
TPM_PPA96I CMOS3.3V / 3.3V
nal Description
Output for audio enunciator - the "speaker" in PC-AT systems.
This port provides the PC beep signal and is mostly intended for
debugging purposes.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Physical Presence pin. Active high.
TPM chip has an internal pull down. This signal is used to indicate
Physical Presence to the TPM.
SYS_RESET#B49I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VSB
CB_RESET#B50O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VSB
PWR_OKB24I CMOS3.3V / 3.3V
SUS_STAT#B18O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VIndicates imminent suspend operation; used to notify LPC devices.
SUS_S3#A15O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SUS_S4#A18O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VIndicates system is in Suspend to Disk state. Active low output.
SUS_S5#A24O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VIndicates system is in Soft Off state.
WAKE0#B66I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VSBPCI Express wake up signal.
WAKE1#B67I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VSB
BATLOW#A27I CMOS3.3V Suspend/ 3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VSB
LID#A103I OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/12VPU 10K to 3.3VSBLID switch. Low active signal used by the ACPI operating system for a LID switch.
SLEEP#B103I OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/12VPU 10K to 3.3VSB
THRM#B35I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VInput from off-Module temp sensor indicating an over-temp situation.
THRMTRIP#A35O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VActive low output indicating that the CPU has entered thermal shutdown.
SMB_CKB13I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 2.2K to 3.3VSBSystem Management Bus bidirectional clock line.
SMB_DATB14I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 2.2K to 3.3VSBSystem Management Bus bidirectional data line.
SMB_ALERT#B15I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VSB
A falling edge creates a power button event. Power button events can
be used to bring a system out of S5 soft off and other suspend states,
as well as powering the system down.
Reset button input. Active low request for Module to reset and reboot.
May be falling edge sensitive. For situations when SYS_RESET# is
not able to reestablish control of the system, PWR_OK or a power
cycle may be used.
Reset output from Module to Carrier Board. Active low. Issued by
Module chipset and may result from a low SYS_RESET# input, a low
PWR_OK input, a VCC_12V power input that falls below the minimum
specification, a watchdog timeout, or may be initiated by the Module
software.
Power OK from main power supply. A high value indicates that the
power is good. This signal can be used to hold off Module startup to
allow Carrier based FPGAs or other configurable devices time to be
programmed.
Indicates system is in Suspend to RAM state. Active low output. An
inverted copy of SUS_S3# on the Carrier Board may be used to
enable the non-standby power on a typical ATX supply.
General purpose wake up signal. May be used to implement wake-up
on PS2 keyboard or mouse activity.
Indicates that external battery is low.
This port provides a battery-low signal to the Module for orderly
transitioning to power saving or power cut-off ACPI modes.
Sleep button. Low active signal used by the ACPI operating system to bring the
system to sleep state or to wake it up again.
System Management Bus Alert – active low input can be used to
generate an SMI# (System Management Interrupt) or to wake the system.
PowerPrimary power input: +12V nominal. All available VCC_12V pins on the connector(s) shall be used.
Standby power input: +5.0V nominal. If VCC5_SBY is used, all
available VCC_5V_SBY pins on the connector(s) shall be used. Only
used for standby and suspend functions. May be left unconnected if
these functions are not used in the system design.
,
Power
Ground - DC power and signal and AC signal return path.
All available GND connector pins shall be used and tied to Carrier
Board GND plane.
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Standby Power LED
Standby
Power LED
This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.
Cooling Option
Heat Sink with Cooling Fan
Top View of the Heat Sink
1
Bottom View of the Heat Sink
2
• “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact
the corresponding components that are on CR908-B.
Important:
Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink
onto CR908-B.
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Installing CR908-B onto a Carrier Board
Important:
The carrier board (COM331-B) used in this section is for reference purpose only and
may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on
how to install CR908-B onto the carrier board of your choice.
• To download COM331-B datasheet and manual
1. Now install the module and heatsink assembly onto the carrier board. The photo below
shows the locations of the mounting holes on carrier board.
Mounting hole
2. Insert the provided mounting screws into the mounting holes - from the bottom through
the top of the carrier board.
3. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten
a bolt into the screw.
Bolts
4. The photo below shows the solder side of the board with the screws already fixed in place.
Mounting screw
Mounting screws
5. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts already fixed in
place.
Bolts
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6. Grasping CR908-B by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its mounting
holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also align the COM Express
connectors of the two boards to each other.
COM Express connectors on CR908-B
COM Express connectors
on the carrier board
7. Press CR908-B down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of
the carrier board.
8. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CR908-B with heat sink to the carrier board
and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on CR908-B.
The photo below shows the locations of the long mounting screws.
Long screws
Fan connector
CR908-B
Carrier board
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Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup
Overview
The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU
and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board.
The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed
CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored
in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been
made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.
It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need
to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.
Legends
KEYsFunction
Right and Left ArrowsMoves the highlight left or right to select a
menu.
Up and Down ArrowsMoves the highlight up or down between
submenus or fi elds.
Note:
The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board;
therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual
one. These screens are for reference purpose only.
Default Configuration
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults
settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without
requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on
your system configuration.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are keyboard commands. The commands are available at the right side of each setup screen.
The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you power up the
system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the
memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. If the message
disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also
restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
<Esc>Exits to the BIOS setup utility
+ (plus key)Scrolls forward through the values or
options of the hightlighted fi eld.
- (minus key)Scolls backward through the values or
options of the hightlighted fi eld.
TabSelect a fi eld
<F1>Displays general help
<Enter>Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted
submenu
Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there are more
available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through all
the available fields.
Submenu
When ““ appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains
additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to
that field and press <Enter>.
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AMI BIOS Setup UtilityAdvanced
Main
The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Main
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Core Version
Compliency
Project Version
Build Date and Time
System Date
System Time
Access Level
System Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays
the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1980 to 2099.
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Save & ExitChipset
Set the date. Use Tab to
switch between date elements.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are
defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance
of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
Important:
Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction
Main
ACPI Settings
PC Health Status
CPU Confi guration
SATA Confi guration
Intel TXT(LT) Confi guration
PCH-FW Confi guration
Intel(R) Anti-Theif Technology Confi guration
USB Confi guration
CPU PPM Confi guration
WatchDog Confi guration
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Save & ExitChipsetBootSecurity
System ACPI Parameters.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
.
System Time
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour
military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to
23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.
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ACPI Power Management Configuration
This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management.
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Advanced
ACPI Settings
Enable ACPI Auto Confi guration
ACPI Sleep State
Resume by PME
Resume by RTC Alarm
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[Disabled]
[S3 (Suspend to RAM) ]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enables or disables BIOS
ACPI Auto Confi guration.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
ACPI Sleep State
Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the Suspend button is
pressed.
S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function. S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function.
PC Health Status
This section displays hardware health monitor.
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Advanced
System Hardware Monitor
CPU SmartFan
CPU Temperature
CPU FAN Speed
System FAN Speed
VCore
VGFX
DDR
+1.05V
CPU VCCSA
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[Enabled]
: +60 C
: 4968 RPM
: N/A
: +0.958 V
: N/A
: +1.519 V
: +0.997 V
: +0.859 V
Enable/ Disable CPU
SmartFan
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Resume by PME
Enable this field to use the PME signal to wake up the system (via PCIE and onboard
(LAN).
Resume by RTC Alarm
When Enabled, the system uses the RTC to generate a wakeup event.
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CPU Configuration
This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU
information.
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CPU Confi guration
Genuine Intel (R) CPU @ 2.30GHz
CPU Signature
Microcode Patch
Max CPU Speed
Min CPU Speed
CPU Speed
Processor Cores
Intel HT Technology
Intel VT-X Technology
Intel SMX Technology
64 bit
L1 Data Cache
L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Hyper-threading
Active Process Core
Limit CUPID Maximum
Intel Virtualization Technology
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Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized
for Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled
for other OS (OS not
optimized for
Hyper-Threading
Technology). When
Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is
enabled.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Hyper-threading
Enable this field for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for Hyper-Threading
technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
Active Process Core
Number of cores to enable in each processor package
Limit CUPID Maximum
The CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a value greater than 3.
The default is Disabled because this problem does not exist in the Windows series
operating systems. If you are using an operating system other than Windows, this
problem may occur. To avoid this problem, enable this field to limit the return value
to 3 or less than 3
.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure SATA functions.
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
SATA Controller Speed
Serial ATA Port 0
Software Preserve
Port 0
Hot Plug
External SATA
SATA Device Type
Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Port 1
Hot Plug
External SATA
SATA Device Type
Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 2
Software Preserve
Port 2
Hot Plug
External SATA
Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 3
Software Preserve
Port 3
Hot Plug
External SATA
Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 4
Software Preserve
Port 4
Hot Plug
External SATA
Spin Up Device
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[Enabled]
[AHCI]
[Gen3]
WDC WD2500BEVS (250.0
Supported
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Hard Disk Driver]
[Disabled]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Hard Disk Driver]
[Disabled]
ATAPI iHOS10 ATAPI
N/A
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
GLS85LS1004P (4.0GB
Supported
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enable or disable SATA
Device.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
SATA Controller(s)
This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA channels.
SATA Mode Selection
IDE Mode
This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA storage devices.
AHCI Mode
This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
RAID Mode
This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Matrix Storage configuration on Serial ATA
devices.
SATA Controller Speed
It indicates the maximun speed which the SATA controller can support.
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Intel TXT (LT) Configuration
This section is used to configure the Intel Trusted Execution technology.
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Advanced
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Confi guration
Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX is
enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior to TXT.
Secure Mode Extension (SMX)
Intel TXT(LT) Support
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Enabled
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Secure Mode Extensions (SMX)
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Intel TXT(LT) Support
The options are Enabled and Disabled (Default).
PCH-FW Configuration
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Advanced
ME FW Version
ME Firmware Mode
ME Firmware Type
ME Firmware SKU
Firmware Update Confi guration
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Normal Mode
Full Sku Firmware
5MB
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Intel Anti-Theft Configuration
This section is used to disable the PC at the hardware level in the event of loss
or theft.
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Advanced
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Confi guration
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology
Intel(R)Anti-Theft Technology Rec
Enter Intel(R) AT Suspend Mode
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[Disabled]
3
[Disabled]
Enable/Disable Intel AT in
BIOS for testing only.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Enter Intel(R) AT Suspend Mode
The options are Enabled and Disabled (Default).
USB Configuration
This section is used to configure USB.
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USB Confi guration
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
USB3.0 Support
XHCI Hand-off
EHCI Hand-off
USB hardware delays and time-outs:
USB transfer time-out
Device reset time-out
Device power-up delay
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Legacy USB Support
Enabled
Enables legacy USB.
Auto
Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected.
Disabled
Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[20 sec]
[20 sec]
[Auto]
Enables Legacy USB
support. AUTO option
disables legacy support if
no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB
devices available only for
EFI applications.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes that does not support XHCI hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver.
EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes that does not support EHCI hand-off. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver.
USB transfer time-out
The time-out value for Bulk and Interrupt transfers.
Device reset time-out
Selects the USB mass storage device start unit command timeout.
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Device power-up delay
Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller.
“Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken
from Hub descriptor.
CPU PPM Configuration
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Sandybridge PPM Confi guration
EIST
Turbo Mode
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enable/Disable Intel
SpeedStep
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
EIST
This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology.
WatchDog Configuration
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WatchDog1 function
WatchDog2 function
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WatchDog function
This field is used to enable or disable the Watchdog timer function.
Watchdog 1 function
For CR908-B module board (Reset CR908-B by hardware)
Watchdog 2 function
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enable/Disable IT8518
WatchDog Timer.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Turbo Mode
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
For carrier board usage.
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Chipset
Configures relevant chipset functions.
Main
PCH-IO Confi guration
System Agent (SA) Confi guration
NB PCIe Bifurcation Confi guration
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Chipset
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BootSecurity
Save & Exit
PCH Parameters
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
PCH-IO Configuration
Intel PCH RC Version
Intel PCH SKU Name
Intel PCH Rev ID
PCI Express Confi guration
USB Confi guration
PCH Azalia Confi guration
PCH LAN Controller
Wake on LAN
After G3
PCH LAN Controller
Enables or disables the PCH LAN Controller.
Wake on LAN Enable
Set this field to Enabled to wake up the system via the onboard LAN or via a
LAN card that supports the remote wake up function.
After G3
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1.1.0.0
QM77
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Power on]
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PCI Express Coniguration
settings.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Power Off / WOL
Power-on the system via WOL after G3.
Power On
Power-on the system after G3
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PCI Express Configuration
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Chipset
PCI Express Confi guration
PCI Express Clock Gating
PCI Express Root Port 1
PCI Express Root Port 5
PCI Express Root Port 6
PCI Express Root Port 7
PCIE Port 8 is assigned to LAN
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[Enabled]
Enable or Disable PCI
Express Clock Gating for
each root port.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
PCI Express Clock Gating
Enables or disables PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.
PCI Express Root Port 1, port 5 to PCI Express Root Port 7
Controls the PCI Express Root Port.
USB Configuration
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Chipset
USB Confi guration
XHCI Pre-Boot Driver
XHCI Mode
HS Port #1 Switchable
HS Port #2 Switchable
HS Port #3 Switchable
HS Port #4 Switchable
xHCI Streams
EHCI1
EHCI2
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
xHCI Mode
Mode of operation of xHCI controller. Options are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled,
Disabled.
EHCI1 and EHCI2
These fields are used to enable or disable USB 2.0
.
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PCH Azalia Configuration
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Chipset
PCH Azalia Confi guration
Azalia
Azalia Internal HDMI Codec
Azalia HDMI Codec port B
Azalia HDMI Codec port C
Azalia HDMI Codec port D
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[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Azalia internal HDMI codec
Enables or disables the Azalia internal HDMI codec.
Control detection of the
Azalia device.
Disable= Azalia will be
unconditionally disabled
Enabled= Azalia will be
unconditionally enabled
Auto=Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled
otherwise.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
System Agent (SA) Configuration
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Chipset
System Agent Bridge Name
System Agent RC Version
VT-d Capability
Graphics Confi guration
NB PCIe Confi guration
Memory Confi guration
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IvyBridge
1.1.0.0
Supported
Confi g Graphics settings.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Graphics Configuration
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Chipset
Graphics Confi guration
IGFX VBIOS Version
IGfx Frequency
Primary Display
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
LCD Control
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2132
350 MHz
[Auto]
[256M]
Select which of IGFX/
PEG/PCI Graphics device
should be primary display
or select SG for Switchable Gfx.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Primary Display
Auto When the system boots, it will auto detects the display device.
IGFX When the system boots, it will first initialize the onboard VGA.
PEG When the system boots, it will first initialize the PCI Express x16 graphics card.
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
LCD Control
LCD Panel Type
Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item.
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LCD Panel Type
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Chipset
[VBIOS Default]
[VBIOS Default]
Select the Video Device
which will be activated
during POST. This has no
effect if external graphics
present.
Secondary boot display
selection will appear based
on your selection.
VGA modes will be supported only on primary
display.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Select DVMT5.0 total graphic memory size used by the internal graphics
.
device
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Chipset
NB PCIe Confi guration
PEG0
Enable PEG
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Enabled PEG
To enable or disable the PEG
.
Not Present
[Auto]
To enable or disable the
PEG.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Memory Configuration
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Chipset
Memory Information
Memory RC Version
Memory Frequency
Total Memory
DIMM#1
CAS Latency (tCL)
Minimum delay time
CAS to RAS (tRCDmin)
Row Precharge (tRPmin)
Active to Precharge (tRASmin)
DDR Selection
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1.1.0.0
1333 Mhz
8192 MB (DDR3)
8192 MB (DDR3)
9
9
9
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DDR3 or DDR3L selection.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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NB PCIe Bifurcation Confi guration
PEG Bifurcation
PEG Birfurcation
x8, x4, x4
Reserved
x8, x8
x16
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PEG bifurcation confi gu-
ration.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Boot
Main
Boot Confi guration
Bootup NumLock State
Quiet Boot
Fast Boot
CSM16 Module Version
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1
Hard Driver BBS Priorities
CSM Parameters
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Boot
Security
[On]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
07.69
[P0:ST500DM002-1BD...]
Save & ExitChipset
Number of seconds to
wait for setup activation
key.
65535(0xFFFF) means
indefi nite waiting.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Setup Prompt Timeout
Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF)
denotes indefinite waiting.
Bootup NumLock State
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the
system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the
number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
Quiet Boot
Enables or disables the quiet boot function.
Fast Boot
Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices re
quired to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.
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Main
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Launch Storage OpROM policy
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Boot
[Do not launch]
[Legacy only]
Security
Save & ExitChipset
Controls the execution of
UEFI and Legacy PXE
OpROM
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy PXE OpROM.
Launch Storage OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy storage OpROM.
Security
Main
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is only
asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have
Administrator rights.
The password length must be
in the following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD Security Confi guration
P0:ST500DM002-1
Administrator Password
Sets the administrator password.
User Password
Sets the user password.
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BootSecurity
Save & ExitChipset
Set Administrator
Password.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Main
Advanced
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
P0: ST500DM002-1BD142
Launch EFI Shell from fi lesystem device
Save Changes and Reset
To save the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made
Discard Changes and Reset
To discard the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will
appear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.
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BootSecurity Save & Exit
Reset the system after
saving the changes.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Clear Administrator or User Password
Note:
Using the “Restore Default” function in the “Save & Exit” screen will not clear the old
password. Make sure to follow the steps below.
If you forgot the administrator or user password, follow the steps below to clear the old
password.
1. Power-off the system or turn off the power supply.
2. Set the Clear CMOS jumper to “Clear CMOS” mode. Wait for a few seconds and set the
jumper back to its default setting.
3. Power-on the system. When the “CMOS Checksum Error” message appears, press
<Delete> to enter the BIOS.
4. Select “Save & Exit”. In the “Save & Exit” screen, select “Save Change & Reset” and then
press Enter.
.
Restore Defaults
To restore and load the optimized default values, select this field and then press
<Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the
setup options.
Save as User Defaults
To save changes done so far as user default, select this field and then press <Enter>.
A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to save values as user default.
Restore User Defaults
To restore user default to all the setup options, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore user default.
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Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE.
Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.
To execute the utility, type:
A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n
then press <Enter>.
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done
done
done
done
done
done
done
After finishing BIOS update, please turn off the AC power. Wait about 10 seconds and then
turn on the AC power again.
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Notice: BIOS SPI ROM
1. The Intel® Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to
the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board
and used on another system board of the same model.
2. The BIOS (SPI ROM) on this system board must be the original equipment from the factory
and cannot be used to replace one which has been utilized on other system boards.
®
3. If you do not follow the methods above, the Intel
updated and will cease to be effective.
Note:
a. You can take advantage of flash tools to update the default configuration of the
BIOS (SPI ROM) to the latest version anytime.
b. When the BIOS IC needs to be replaced, you have to populate it properly onto the
system board after the EEPROM programmer has been burned and follow the
technical person's instructions to confirm that the MAC address should be burned
or not.
Management Engine will not be
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The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications
required to enhance the performance of the system board.
Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If
after inserting the CD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility
CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click
“Setup”.
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Auto Run Pages (for Windows 7)
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only)
Note:
Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your
Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3.
To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu.
1. Read the license agreement
carefully.
Click “I have read and accept
the terms of the License Agreement” then click Install.
2. Setup is now installing the driver.
3. Click Exit.
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Intel Chipset Device Software
The Intel Chipset Device Software is used for updating Windows
chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.
To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Device Software” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the
utility. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement
then click Yes.
®
INF files so that the Intel
3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips
then click Next.
4. After all setup operations are
done, click Next.
5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this
computer now” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will allow the
new software installation to take
effect.
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Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7)
To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install
the graphics driver. Click
Next.
By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is
enabled. With this enabled, after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted, the
screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows Vista
desktop appears. The “blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics performance.
We recommend that you skip this process by disabling this function then click Next.
2. Read the license agreement
then click Yes.
3. Go through the readme document for system requirements
and installation tips then click
Next.
4. Setup is now installing the
driver. Click Next to continue
.
5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this
computer now” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will allow the
new software installation to take
effect.
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Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP)
Note:
Before installing Intel HD Graphics Drivers, make sure you have installed Microsoft
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next
2. Read the license agreement
then click Yes.
.
3. Go through the readme document
for more installation tips then click
Next.
4. Setup is currently installing the
driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this
computer now.” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will allow the
new software installlation to take
effect.
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Intel Management Engine Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver.
Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then
click Yes.
3. Setup is currently installing the
driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
4. After completing installation, click
Finish.
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Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (for Windows 7 only)
To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver.
Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then
click Yes.
3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips
then click Next.
4. Setup is currently installing the
driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
5. After completing installation, click
Finish.
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Audio Drivers (for COM331-B Carrier Board)
To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers (for COM331-B Carrier Board” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the
audio driver. Click Next.
2. Follow the remainder of the steps
on the screen; clicking “Next”
each time you finish a step.
3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will allow the
new software installation to take
effect.
Intel LAN Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver.
Click Install Drivers and Sofeware.
2. Setup is now ready to install the
LAN driver. Click Next.
3. Click “I accept the terms in the
license agreement” then click
.
“Next”
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4. Select the program featuers you
want installed then click Next.
5. Click Install to begin the installation.
DFI Utility
DFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To
access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu.
Note:
If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.
1. Setup is ready to install the DFI
Utility drifer. Click “Next”.
2. Click “I accept the terms in the
license agreement” then click
.
“Next”
6. After completing installation,
click Finish.
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3. Enter “User Name” and “Organization” information then click
.
“Next”
4. Click Install to begin the installation.
The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility.
5. After completing installation,
click Finish.
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (for Windows XP only)
To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu.
1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next.
2. To start installation, click
Next.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status
of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage
subsystem.
To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install
2. Read the warning then click
Note:
Windows Vista is not supported.
the utility. Click Next.
Yes.
3. Click Finish. Reboot the
system for DirectX to take
effect.
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3. Read the license agreement then
click Yes.
4. Go through the readme document
for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.
6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will allow the
new software installation to take
effect.
7. Run the Intel Matrix Storage
Console utility to view the hard
drives’ configuration.
5. Setup is now installing the utility.
Click Next to continue.
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Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only)
To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu.
1. The setup program is configuring
the new software installation
2. Click Next.
.
F6 Floppy
This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using
the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating system onto a hard drive
when in AHCI mode.
1. Insert a blank floppy diskette.
2. Locate for the drivers in the CD then copy them to the floppy diskette. The CD includes
drivers for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The path to the drivers are shown
below.
32-bit
CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6flpy32
64-bit
CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6flpy64
3. Read the license agreement and
then click “I accept the terms
in the license agreement”. Click
Next.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3
To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.
1. Click Next to install or click
Change Destination Folder to
select another folder.
2. Click Install to begin installation.
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Appendix A
Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide
nLite
nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by
integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually
required during installation is no longer needed.
Note:
The installation steps below are based on nLite version 1.4.9. Installation procedures
may slightly vary if you’re using another version of the program.
1. Download the program from nLite’s offical website.
http://www.nliteos.com/download.html
2. Install nLite.
4. Insert the XP installation disc
into an optical drive.
5. Launch nLite. The Welcome
screen will appear. Click
Next.
Important:
Due to it’s coding with Visual.Net, you may need to first install .NET Framework
prior to installing nLite.
3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files from Intel’s website. The drivers you choose will
depend on the operating system and chipset used by your computer.
The downloaded driver files
should include iaahci.cat,
iaAHCI.inf, iastor.cat, iaStor.
inf, IaStor.sys, license.txt and
TXTSETUP.OEM.
6. Click Next to temporarily
save the Windows installation files to the designated
default folder.
If you want to save them in
another folder, click Browse,
select the folder and then click
Next.
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7. Click Next.
8. In the Task Selection dialog
box, click Drivers and
Bootable ISO. Click Next.
9. Click Insert and then select
Multiple driver folder to
select the drivers you will
integrate. Click Next.
10. Select only the drivers ap-
propriate for the Windows
version that you are using
and then click OK.
Integrating 64-bit drivers into
32-bit Windows or vice versa
will cause file load errors and
failed installation.
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11. If you are uncertain of the
southbridge chip used on
your motherboard, select all
RAID/AHCI controllers and
then click OK
12. Click Next.
.
13. The program is currently
integrating the drivers and
applying changes to the
installation.
14. When the program is finished applying the changes,
click Next.
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15. To create an image, select the
Create Image mode under the
General section and then click
Next.
16. Or you can choose to burn it
directly to a disc by selecting
the Direct Burn mode under
the General section.
Select the optical device and all
other necessary settings and then
click Next
.
17. You have finished customizing
the Windows XP installation disc.
Click Finish.
Enter the BIOS utility to configure
the SATA controller to RAID/AHCI.
You can now install Windows XP.
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AHCI
The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI
mode.
1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode.
2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6.
3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files supported by the motherboard chipset from Intel’s website.
Transfer the downloaded driver
files to C:\AHCI.
4. Open Device Manager and
right click on one of the
Intel Serial ATA Storage Controllers, then select Update
Driver.
If the controller you selected
did not work, try selecting
another one.
5. In the Hardware Update Wizard
dialog box, select “No, not this
time” then click Next.
6. Select “Install from a list or
specific location (Advanced)” and
then click Next.
7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose
the driver to install” and then click
.
Next
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8. Click “Have Disk”.
9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf
and then click Open.
11. A warning message appeared
because the selected SATA
controller did not match your
hardware device.
Ignore the warning and click Yes to
proceed.
12. Click Finish.
13. The system’s settings have
been changed. Windows XP
requires that you restart the
computer. Click Yes.
10. Select the appropriate AHCI
Controller of your hardware
device and then click Next.
14. Enter the BIOS utility and
modify the SATA controller
from IDE to AHCI. By doing
so, Windows will work normally
with the SATA controller that is
in AHCI mode.
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Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code
Appendix B
#include <stdio.h>
//-------------------------------------------------------------#defi ne EC_EnablePort 0x66
#defi ne EC_DataPort 0x62
//-------------------------------------------------------------void WriteEC(char,int);
void SetWDTime(int,int);
int GetWDTime(void);
//-------------------------------------------------------------main()
{
unsigned int countdown;
unsigned int input,count_h,count_l;
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep
code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the
message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in
the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during
the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:
CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.
Important
Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accord-
ing to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error
may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.
DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting
is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the
VIDEO selection.
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Appendix D - Troubleshooting
Appendix D
The picture seems to be constantly moving.
Troubleshooting Checklist
This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter
with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple
causes.
Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your
system are listed below.
1. The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on.
2. All cables and power cords are tightly connected.
3. The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are connected is working. Test the
outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.
4. The monitor is turned on.
5. The display’s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted properly.
6. All add-in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely.
7. Any add-in board you have installed is designed for your system and is set up correctly.
Monitor/Display
If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:
1. Make sure that the monitor’s power switch is on.
2. Check that one end of the monitor’s power cord is properly attached to the monitor and the
other end is plugged into a working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.
1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.
2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic
field around the display.
3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor.
The screen seems to be constantly wavering.
1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off.
Fluorescent lights adjacent to the monitor may also cause screen wavering.
Power Supply
When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.
1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet and the other end
properly plugged into the back of the system.
2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is set for the correct type of
voltage you are using.
3. The power cord may have a “short” or “open”. Inspect the cord and install a new one if
necessary.
3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the monitor and the system’s
display adapter.
4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob
.
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Hard Drive
Hard disk failure.
1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.
2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive
is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard
drive must have an active/bootable partition.
Excessively long formatting period.
If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if your hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to
format.
Serial Port
The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled
characters.
1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line.
2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.
3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial
device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O
or the address setting.
4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly.
System Board
1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is
loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system.
2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set.
3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets.
4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.
5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed components. Gently press each component into the socket.
6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and load the BIOS defaults.
Keyboard
Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.
1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.
2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed during the booting process.
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