DFI CR960-HM76 User Manual

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CR960-QM77/HM76
COM Express Basic
User’s Manual
A27120511
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Copyright

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re­produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi­cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu­ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website will always provide the most updated information.
© 2015. All Rights Reserved.

Trademarks

Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners.
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.
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Table of Contents

Copyright .............................................................................................................2
Trademarks ........................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B .....................................................2
About this Manual ..........................................................................................4
Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup ............................................................... 33
Overview ..................................................................................................... 33
AMI BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................34
Main ......................................................................................................... 34
Advanced .................................................................................................. 34
Chipset ..................................................................................................... 43
Boot ......................................................................................................... 49
Security .................................................................................................... 50
Save & Exit ...............................................................................................51
Updating the BIOS ....................................................................................52
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM .............................................................................53
Warranty ..............................................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................4
Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4
About the Package .........................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction .............................................................................6
Specifications ................................................................................................6
Features ........................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 - Concept .......................................................................9
COM Express Module Standards ..............................................................9
Specification Comparison Table .............................................................10
Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation .............................................. 11
Board Layout ...............................................................................................11
Block Diagram .............................................................................................12
Mechanical Diagram ..................................................................................13
System Memory ..........................................................................................14
Installing the DIMM Module ....................................................................... 14
Connectors ...................................................................................................15
CPU Fan Connector.................................................................................... 15
COM Express Connectors ........................................................................... 16
COM Express Connectors Signal Discription .................................................19
Standby Power LED ................................................................................... 29
Cooling Option ............................................................................................29
Installing CR960-QM77/HM76 onto a Carrier Board ........................30
Chapter 5 - Supported Software .......................................................... 54
Chapter 6 - GPIO Programming Guide...............................................71
Appendix A - nLite and AHCI Installation Guide ...........................72
nLite ...............................................................................................................72
AHCI ..............................................................................................................76
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................78
Appendix C - System Error Message ...................................................79
Appendix D - Troubleshooting ................................................................80
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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 CR960 board
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
• Heat spreader with heat sink and fan
Optional Items
• COM331-B carrier board kit 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.
Before Using the System Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components. If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following
internal components.
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc. You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at
least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications (CR960-QM77)
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Processor
Chipset System Memory
Graphics
Audio Serial ATA
LAN
Expansion Interfaces
• BGA 1023 packaging technology
- 3rd generation Intel
®
: Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel
• Intel® QM77 Express Chipset
• Two 204-pin DDR3/DDR3L SODIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3/DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz (i7/i5/i3)
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC
• Intel® HD Graphics 4000
• Supports VGA, LVDS and DDI interfaces
• VGA: resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz
• LVDS: Single Channel - 18/24-bit; Dual Channel - 36/48-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
• Digital Display Interfaces: HDMI, DVI, DP or SDVO (for Port B)
• HDMI, DVI, DP: resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
• Intel
• DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) for accelerating video processing
- Full AVC/VC1/MPEG2 HW Decode
• Supports DirectX 11/10.1/10/9 and OpenGL 3.0
• Supports High Defi nition Audio interface
• Supports 4 Serial ATA interfaces
• 2 SATA 3.0 with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s 2 SATA 2.0 with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
• Supports RAID 0/1/5/10
• Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• Supports 4 USB 3.0 ports
• Supports 8 USB 2.0 ports
• Supports 1 PCIe x16 interface
• Supports 7 PCIe x1 interfaces
• Supports LPC interface
• Supports I
• Supports SMBus interface
• Supports 2 serial interfaces (TX/RX)
• Supports 4-bit input and 4-bit output GPIO
CoreTM i7-3615QE, 6M Cache, 2.3GHz (3.3GHz), 45W
®
CoreTM i7-3612QE, 6M Cache, 2.1GHz (3.1GHz), 35W
®
CoreTM i7-3555LE, 4M Cache, 2.5GHz (3.2GHz), 25W
®
CoreTM i7-3517UE, 4M Cache, 1.7GHz (2.8GHz), 17W
®
CoreTM i5-3610ME, 3M Cache, 2.7GHz (3.3GHz), 35W
®
CoreTM i3-3120ME, 3M Cache, 2.4GHz, 35W
Supports DDR3/DDR3L 1066/1333/1600 MHz (i7 Quad Core)
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Clear Video Technology
2
C interface
®
CoreTM processors (22nm process technology)
SSD (optional)
Trusted Platform Module - TPM (optional)
Watchdog Timer
BIOS Power
Consumption OS Support
Temperature Humidity Power PCB
• 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB
• Write: 30MB/sec (max), Read: 70MB/sec (max)
• SATA to SSD onboard
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection
• Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds
• 64Mbit SPI BIOS
• CR960-QM77BS0-3120ME: 45.46W with i3-3120ME at 2.4GHz and 2x 4GB DDR3L 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)
• 0oC to 60oC
• 5% to 90%
• Input: 5VSB (optional), 12V, VCC_RTC
• Dimensions: 95mm (3.74") x 125mm (4.9")
• Compliance: PICMG COM Express
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R2.1 basic form factor, Type 6
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Processor
Chipset System Memory
Graphics
Serial ATA
LAN
Expansion Interfaces
• BGA 1023 packaging technology
- 3rd generation Intel
®
: Intel : Intel
- 2nd generation Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel
CoreTM i5-3610ME, 3M Cache, 2.7GHz (3.3GHz), 35W
®
CeleronTM 1020E, 2M Cache, 2.20 GHz, 35W
®
CeleronTM B810E, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz, 35W
®
CeleronTM 847E, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz, 17W
®
CeleronTM 827E, 1.5M Cache, 1.4GHz, 17W
®
CoreTM processors (22nm process technology)
®
CoreTM processors (32nm process technology)
• Intel® HM76 Express Chipset
• Two 204-pin DDR3/DDR3L SODIMM sockets
• 3rd generation processors
- Supports DDR3/DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz
• 2nd generation processors
- Supports DDR3 1066/1333 MHz
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC
• Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (3rd generation processors)
®
HD Graphics 3000 (2nd generation processors)
• Intel
®
HD Graphics (Intel® CeleronTM processors)
• Intel
• Supports VGA, LVDS and DDI interfaces
• VGA: resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz
• LVDS: Single Channel - 18/24-bit; Dual Channel - 36/48-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
• Digital Display Interfaces: HDMI, DVI, DP or SDVO (for Port B)
• HDMI, DVI, DP: resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
®
Clear Video Technology
• Intel
• DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) for accelerating video processing
- Full AVC/VC1/MPEG2 HW Decode
• Supports DirectX 11/10.1/10/9 and OpenGL 3.0 (3rd generation processors)
• Supports DirectX 10.1/10/9 and OpenGL 3.0 (2nd generation processors)
• Supports 4 Serial ATA interfaces
• 2 SATA 3.0 with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s 2 SATA 2.0 with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
• Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• Supports 4 USB 3.0 ports
• Supports 8 USB 2.0 ports
• Supports 1 PCIe x16 interface
• Supports 7 PCIe x1 interfaces
• Supports LPC interface
• Supports I
• Supports SMBus interface
• Supports 2 serial interfaces (TX/RX)
• Supports 4-bit input and 4-bit output GPIO
2
C interface
Audio SSD
(optional)
Trusted Platform Module - TPM (optional)
Watchdog Timer
BIOS Power
Consumption OS Support
Temperature Humidity Power PCB
• Supports High Defi nition Audio interface
• 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB
• Write: 30MB/sec (max), Read: 70MB/sec (max)
• SATA to SSD onboard
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection
• Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds
• 64Mbit SPI BIOS
• TBD
• 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)
• 0oC to 60oC
• 5% to 90%
• Input: 5VSB (optional), 12V, VCC_RTC
• Dimensions: 95mm (3.74") x 125mm (4.9")
• Compliance: PICMG COM Express
®
R2.1 basic 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
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 VGA, LVDS and DDI (HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort) for up to 3 display outputs.
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.
Gigabit LAN
The Intel® 82579LM Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.
USB
The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmis­sion speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s) and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for data transmission, reduces power consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
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Chapter 2 - Concept COM Express Module Standards
The figure below indicates the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules. CR960-QM77/HM76 is a COM Express Basic. The dimension is 95mm x 125mm.
Common for all Form Factors Extended only Basic only Compact only Compact and Basic only Mini only
Chapter 2
106.00
Extended
91.00
18.00
6.00
0.00
4.00
0.00
16.50
Mini
9
74.20
80.00
91.00
BasicCompact
70.00
51.00
4.00
121.00
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Specification Comparison Table

The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the CR960-QM77/HM76 module.
COM Express Module Base
Connector Feature
A-B A-B PCI Express Lanes 0 - 5 1 / 6 6 A-B LVDS Channel A 0 / 1 1 A-B LVDS Channel B 0 / 1 1 A-B eDP on LVDS CH A pins 0 / 1 0 A-B VGA Port 0 / 1 1 A-B TV-Out NA NA A-B DDI 0 NA NA
5
A-B A-B CAN interface on SER1 0 / 1 0
A-B SATA / SAS Ports 1 / 4 4 A-B AC’97 / HDA Digital Interface 0 / 1 1 A-B USB 2.0 Ports 4 / 8 8 A-B USB Client 0 / 1 0 A-B USB 3.0 Ports NA NA A-B LAN Port 0 1 / 1 1 A-B Express Card Support 1 / 2 2 A-B LPC Bus 1 / 1 1 A-B SPI 1 / 2 1 A-B
6
A-B A-B SMBus 1 / 1 1
A-B I2C 1 / 1 1 A-B Watchdog Timer 0 / 1 1 A-B Speaker Out 1 / 1 1 A-B External BIOS ROM Support 0 / 2 1 A-B Reset Functions 1 / 1 1
Serial Ports 1 - 2 0 / 2 2
SDIO (muxed on GPIO) 0 / 1 0 General Purpose I/O 8 / 8 8
Specification Type 6
(No IDE or PCI, add DDI+ USB3)
Max
Min
System I/O
System Management
Note:
5 Indicates 12V-tolerant features on former VCC_12V signals.
6 Cells in the connected columns spanning rows provide a rough approximation of
features sharing connector pins.
DFI CR960-QM77/HM76 Type 6
COM Express Module Base
Connector Feature
A-B A-B Thermal Protection 0 / 1 1 A-B Battery Low Alarm 0 / 1 1 A-B Suspend/Wake Signals 0 / 3 3 A-B Power Button Support 1 / 1 1 A-B Power Good 1 / 1 1 A-B VCC_5V_SBY Contacts 4 / 4 4
5
A-B
5
A-B
5
A-B A-B Trusted Platform Modules 0 / 1 1
A-B A-B VCC_12V Contacts 12 / 12 12
Sleep Input 0 / 1 1 Lid Input 0 / 1 1 Fan Control Signals 0 / 2 2
Specification Type 6
(No IDE or PCI, add DDI+ USB3) Min
Max
Power Management
Power
Module Pin-out - Required and Optional Features C-D Connector.
COM Express Module Base
Connector Feature
C-D
6
C-D
6
C-D C-D C-D VCC_12V Contacts 12 / 12 12
PCI Express Lanes 16 - 31 0 / 16 16 PCI Express Graphics (PEG) 0 / 1 1 Muxed SDVO Channels 1 - 2 NA NA PCI Express Lanes 6 - 15 0 / 2 1 PCI Bus - 32 Bit NA NA PATA Port NA NA LAN Ports 1 - 2 NA NA DDIs 1 - 3 0 / 3 3 USB 3.0 Ports 0 / 4 4
Specification Type 6
(No IDE or PCI, add DDI+ USB3) Min
Max
System I/O
Power
DFI CR960-QM77/HM76 Type 6
DFI CR960-QM77/HM76 Type 6
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Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Board Layout
Intel
Chapter 3
CPU Fan
Standby Power LED
1
Intel 82579LM
SSD
(optional)
BGA 1023 i3/i5/i7
CR960-QM77: QM77 CR960-HM76: HM76
SPI Flash BIOS
Top View
Standby Power LED
CPU fan
Intel
QM77/HM76
DDR3_1 SODIMM
DDR3_2 SODIMM
(optional)
iTE
IT8518E
TPM
D110
C110 B110 B1
A110
COM Express connector
COM Express connector
Bottom View
D1
C1
A1
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Block Diagram

1
/
Audio
8x
SATA 2.0 4x
(Dual Chann
el)
CRT
x1/Lanes
Ports
(p)
Port B/SDVO Port
B
Port C Port D 3.0 4x
x1/ Lane 7
16X LANES
SPI Bus
SLP/LID2/
I
C
8bit DIO
S
/
Audio
8x
SATA 2.0 4x
(Dual Channel)
CRT
x1/Lanes
Ports
(p)
Port B/SDVO Port B
Port C Port D 3.0 4x
x1/ Lane 7
16X LANES
SPI Bus
SLP/
LID
2
/
I
C
8bit DIO
S
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A / B
DDR3
SODIMM
DDR3
SODIMM
SLP/LID
WDT
Serial Port 0/1
System Fan
PWM/TACH_IN
I2C
Backup
EEPROM
8bit DIO
LVDS (Dual Channel)
PCIe x1/Lanes 1~6
LAN Ports
Channel A
1333/1600MHz
Channel B
1333/1600MHz
LPC Bus
Embedded
Controler
SM Bus
DIO SMBus
HD Audio
2.0
USB 2.0 8x
SATA 2.0 4x
CRT
SPI Bus
SPI Flash
PCIe x1, Lane 8
LPC TPM
1.2 (Opt.)
Processor
CORE
CORE CORE CORE
3rd Generation
®
Core i7/i5/i3
Intel
Graphics
CORE
FDI
Panther Point
Mobile
Intel
®
QM77
Memory
Controller
DMI x4
(Direct Media
Interface)
IMVP7
(Vcore,Vgfx)
PEG 16X LANES
DDI Port B/SDVO Port B
DDI Port C
DDI Port D
USB 3.0 4x
PCIe x1/ Lane 7
PCIe x1/ Lane 8
(Opt. share with on board LAN)
SATA Ports 4
(Opt.)
SSD Chip
C / D
A / B
DDR3
SODIMM
DDR3
SODIMM
SLP/LID
WDT
Serial Port 0/1
System Fan
PWM/TACH_IN
I2C
Backup
EEPROM
8bit DIO
LVDS (Dual Channel)
PCIe x1/Lanes 1~6
LAN Ports
Channel A
1333/1600MHz
Channel B
1333/1600MHz
LPC Bus
Embedded
Controler
SM Bus
DIO SMBus
HD Audio
2.0
USB 2.0 8x
SATA 2.0 4x
CRT
SPI Bus
SPI Flash
PCIe x1, Lane 8
LPC TPM
1.2 (Opt.)
Processor
CORE
CORE CORE CORE
3rd/2nd Generation
®
Core i7/i5/i3
Intel
Graphics
CORE
FDI
Panther Point
Mobile
Intel
®
HM76
Memory
Controller
DMI x4
(Direct Media
Interface)
IMVP7
(Vcore,Vgfx)
PEG 16X LANES
DDI Port B/SDVO Port B
DDI Port C
DDI Port D
USB 3.0 4x
PCIe x1/ Lane 7
PCIe x1/ Lane 8
(Opt. share with on board LAN)
SATA Ports 4
(Opt.)
SSD Chip
C / D
Intel® GLAN
PHY 82579LM
Intel® GLAN
PHY 82579LM
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Mechanical Diagram

Chapter 3
53.00
CR960-QM77/HM76 Module with Heat Sink
125.00
87.00
95.00
87.00
Fan
55.00
53.00
22.00
Standoff
11.00
Heatsink
Heat spreader
Module PCB
4.00
0.00
87.00
91.00
CR960-QM77/HM76 Module
0.00
4.00
4.00
0.00
125.00
76.00
87.00
117.00
117.00
121.00
121.00
4.00
0.00
87.00
91.00
95.00
Top View
Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board
Bottom View
14.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
70.20
13
12.50
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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 two 204-pin SODIMM sockets that support DDR3L(1.35V) memory modules; depends on CPU supported. However, DDR3L memory module can run at
1.5V.
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.
DDR3_2
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.
Standby
Power LED
DDR3_1
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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

Connectors

CPU Fan Connector
Sense
+12V
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
“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 4 of the manual for more information.
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COM Express Connectors
The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CR960-QM77/HM76 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 CR960-QM77/HM76 onto a Carrier Board” section for more information.
COM Express Connectors
Refer to the following pages for the pin functions of these connectors.
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COM Express Connectors
Row A Row B
1 GND (FIXED) B1 GND (FIXED) 2 GBE0_MDI3- B2 GBE0_ACT# 3 GBE0_MDI3+ B3 LPC_FRAME# 4 GBE0_LINK100# B4 LPC_AD0 5 GBE0_LINK1000# B5 LPC_AD1 6 GBE0_MDI2- B6 LPC_AD2 7 GBE0_MDI2+ B7 LPC_AD3 8 GBE0_LINK# B8 LPC_DRQ0# 9 GBE0_MDI1- B9 LPC_DRQ1# 10 GBE0_MDI1+ B10 LPC_CLK 11 GND (FIXED) B11 GND (FIXED) 12 GBE0_MDI0- B12 PWRBTN# 13 GBE0_MDI0+ B13 SMB_CK 14 GBE0_CTREF B14 SMB_DAT 15 SLP_S3# B15 SMB_ALERT# 16 SATA0_TX+ B16 SATA1_TX+ 17 SATA0_TX- B17 SATA1_TX- 18 SLP_S4# B18 SUS_STAT# 19 SATA0_RX+ B19 SATA1_RX+ 20 SATA0_RX- B20 SATA1_RX- 21 GND (FIXED) B21 GND (FIXED) 22 SATA2_TX+ B22 SATA3_TX+ 23 SATA2_TX- B23 SATA3_TX- 24 SUS_S5# B24 PWR_OK 25 SATA2_RX+ B25 SATA3_RX+ 26 SATA2_RX- B26 SATA3_RX- 27 BATLOW# B27 WDT 28 (S)ATA_ACT# B28 AC/HDA _SDIN2
C/HDA_SYNC B29 AC/HDA _SDIN1 C/HDA _RST# B30 AC/HDA _SDIN0
31 GND (FIXED) B31 GND (FIXED)
C/HDA _BITCLK B32 SPKR
C/HDA _SDOUT B33 I2C_CK 34 BIOS_DIS0# B34 I2C_DAT 35 THRMTRIP# B35 THR M# 36 USB6- B36 USB7- 37 USB6+ B37 USB7+ 38 USB_6_7_OC# B38 USB_4_5_OC# 39 USB4- B39 USB5- 40 USB4+ B40 USB5+ 41 GND (FIXED) B41 GND (FIXED) 42 USB2- B42 USB3- 43 USB2+ B43 USB3+ 44 USB_2_3_OC# B44 USB_0_1_OC# 45 USB0- B45 USB1- 46 USB0+ B46 USB1+ 47 VCC_RTC B4 7 EXCD1_PERST# 48 EXCD0_PERST# B48 EXCD1_CPPE# 49 EXCD0_CPPE# B49 SYS_RESET# 50 LPC_SERIRQ B50 CB_RESET#
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51 GND (FIXED) B51 GND (FIXED) 52 PCIE_TX5+ B52 PCIE_RX5+ 53 PCIE_TX5- B53 PCIE_RX5­54 GPI0 B54 GPO1 55 PCIE_TX4+ B55 PCIE_RX4+ 56 PCIE_TX4- B56 PCIE_RX4- 57 GND B57 GPO2 58 PCIE_TX3+ B58 PCIE_RX3+ 59 PCIE_TX3- B59 PCIE_RX3­60 GND (FIXED) B60 GND (FIXED) 61 PCIE_TX2+ B61 PCIE_RX2+ 62 PCIE_TX2- B62 PCIE_RX2- 63 GPI1 B63 GPO3 64 PCIE_TX1+ B64 PCIE_RX1+ 65 PCIE_TX1- B65 PCIE_RX1­66 GND B66 WAKE0# 67 GPI2 B67 WAKE1# 68 PCIE_TX0+ B68 PCIE_RX0+ 69 PCIE_TX0- B69 PCIE_RX0- 70 GND (FIXED) B70 GND (FIXED) 71 LVDS_A0+ B71 LVDS_B0+ 72 LVDS_A0- B72 LVDS_B0- 73 LVDS_A1+ B73 LVDS_B1+ 74 LVDS_A1- B74 LVDS_B1- 75 LVDS_A2+ B75 LVDS_B2+ 76 LVDS_A2- B76 LVDS_B2- 77 LVDS_VDD_EN B77 LVDS_B3+ 78 LVDS_A3+ B78 LVDS_B3- 79 LVDS_A3- B79 LVDS_BKLT_EN 80 GND (FIXED) B80 GND (FIXED) 81 LVDS_A_CK+ B81 LVDS_B_CK+ 82 LVDS_A_CK- B82 LVDS_B_CK-
A83 LVDS_I2C_CK B83 LVDS_BKLT_CTRL
84 LVDS_I2C_DAT B84 VCC_5V_SBY 85 GPI3 B85 VCC_5V_SBY 86 RSVD B86 VCC_5V_SBY 87 RSVD B87 VCC_5V_SBY 88 PCIE0_CK_REF+ B88 BIOS_DIS1# 89 PCIE0_CK_REF- B89 VGA_RED 90 GND (FIXED) B90 GND (FIXED) 91 SPI_POWER B91 VGA_GRN 92 SPI_MISO B92 VGA_BLU 93 GPO0 B93 VGA_HSYNC 94 SPI_CLK B94 VGA_VSYNC 95 SPI_MOSI B95 VGA_I2C_CK 96 TPM_PP B96 VGA_I2C_DAT 97 TYPE10# B97 SPI_CS# 98 SER0_TX B98 RSVD 99 SER0_RX B99 RSVD 100 GND (FIXED) B100 GND (FIXED) 101 SER1_TX B101 FAN_PWMOUT 102 SER1_RX B102 FAN_TACHIN 103 LID# B103 SLEEP# 104 VCC_12V B104 VCC_12V 105 VCC_12V B105 VCC_12V 106 VCC_12V B106 VCC_12V 107 VCC_12V B107 VCC_12V 108 VCC_12V B108 VCC_12V 109 VCC_12V B109 VCC_12V 110 GND (FIXED) B110 GND (FIXED)
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C1 GND (FIXED) D1 GND (FIXED) C2 GND D2 GND C3 USB_SSRX0- D3 USB_SSTX0­C4 USB_SSRX0+ D4 USB_SSTX0+ C5 GND D5 GND C6 USB_SSRX1- D6 USB_SSTX1­C7 USB_SSRX1+ D7 USB_SSTX1+ C8 GND D8 GND C9 USB_SSRX2- D9 USB_SSTX2­C10 USB_SSRX2+ D10 USB_SSTX2+ C11 GND (FIXED) D11 GND (FIXED) C12 USB_SSRX3- D12 USB_SSTX3­C13 USB_SSRX3+ D13 USB_SSTX3+ C14 GND D14 GND C15 DDI1_PAIR6+ D15 DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+ C16 DDI1_PAIR6- D16 DDI1_CTRLDATA_AUX­C17 RSVD D17 RSVD C18 RSVD D18 RSVD C19 PCIE_RX6+ D19 PCIE_TX6+ C20 PCIE_RX6- D20 PCIE_TX6­C21 GND (FIXED) D21 GND (FIXED) C22 PCIE_RX7+ D22 PCIE_TX7+ C23 PCIE_RX7- D23 PCIE_TX7­C24 DDI1_HPD D24 RSVD C25 DDI1_PAIR4+ D25 RSVD C26 DDI1_PAIR4- D26 DDI1_PAIR0+ C27 RSVD D27 DDI1_PAIR0­C28 RSVD D28 RSVD C29 DDI1_PAIR5+ D29 DDI1_PAIR1+ C30 DDI1_PAIR5- D30 DDI1_PAIR1­C31 GND (FIXED) D31 GND (FIXED) C32 DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ D32 DDI1_PAIR2+ C33 DDI2_CTRLDATA_AUX- D33 DDI1_PAIR2­C34 DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL D34 DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL C35 RSVD D35 RSVD C36 DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX+ D36 DDI1_PAIR3+ C37 DDI3_CTRLDATA_AUX- D37 DDI1_PAIR3­C38 DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL D38 RSVD C39 DDI3_PAIR0+ D39 DDI2_PAIR0+ C40 DDI3_PAIR0- D40 DDI2_PAIR0­C41 GND (FIXED) D41 GND (FIXED) C42 DDI3_PAIR1+ D42 DDI2_PAIR1+ C43 DDI3_PAIR1- D43 DDI2_PAIR1­C44 DDI3_HPD D44 DDI2_HPD C45 RSVD D45 RSVD C46 DDI3_PAIR2+ D46 DDI2_PAIR2+ C47 DDI3_PAIR2- D47 DDI2_PAIR2­C48 RSVD D48 RSVD C49 DDI3_PAIR3+ D49 DDI2_PAIR3+ C50 DDI3_PAIR3- D50 DDI2_PAIR3-
Row C Row D
C51 GND (FIXED) D51 GND (FIXED) C52 PEG_RX0+ D52 PEG_TX0+ C53 PEG_RX0- D53 PEG_TX0­C54 TYPE0# D54 PEG_LANE_RV# C55 PEG_RX1+ D55 PEG_TX1+ C56 PEG_RX1- D56 PEG_TX1­C57 TYPE1# D57 TYPE2# C58 PEG_RX2+ D58 PEG_TX2+ C59 PEG_RX2- D59 PEG_TX2­C60 GND (FIXED) D60 GND (FIXED) C61 PEG_RX3+ D61 PEG_TX3+ C62 PEG_RX3- D62 PEG_TX3­C63 RSVD D63 RSVD C64 RSVD D64 RSVD C65 PEG_RX4+ D65 PEG_TX4+ C66 PEG_RX4- D66 PEG_TX4­C67 NC D67 GND C68 PEG_RX5+ D68 PEG_TX5+ C69 PEG_RX5- D69 PEG_TX5­C70 GND (FIXED) D70 GND (FIXED) C71 PEG_RX6+ D71 PEG_TX6+ C72 PEG_RX6- D72 PEG_TX6­C73 GND D73 GND C74 PEG_RX7+ D74 PEG_TX7+ C75 PEG_RX7- D75 PEG_TX7­C76 GND D76 GND C77 RSVD D77 RSVD C78 PEG_RX8+ D78 PEG_TX8+ C79 PEG_RX8- D79 PEG_TX8­C80 GND (FIXED) D80 GND (FIXED) C81 PEG_RX9+ D81 PEG_TX9+ C82 PEG_RX9- D82 PEG_TX9-
C83 RSVD D83 RSVD
C84 GN D D84 GND C85 PEG_RX10+ D85 PEG_TX10+ C86 PEG_RX10- D86 PEG_TX10­C87 GN D D87 GND C88 PEG_RX11+ D88 PEG_TX11+ C89 PEG_RX11- D89 PEG_TX11­C90 GND (FIXED) D90 GND (FIXED) C91 PEG_RX12+ D91 PEG_TX12+ C92 PEG_RX12- D92 PEG_TX12­C93 GN D D93 GND C94 PEG_RX13+ D94 PEG_TX13+ C95 PEG_RX13- D95 PEG_TX13­C96 GN D D96 GND C97 RSVD D97 RSVD C98 PEG_RX14+ D98 PEG_TX14+ C99 PEG_RX14- D99 PEG_TX14­C100 GND (FIXED) D100 GND (FIXED) C101 PEG_RX15+ D10 1 PEG_TX15+ C102 PEG_RX15- D102 PEG_TX15- C103 GND D103 GND C104 VCC_12V D104 VCC_12V C105 VCC_12V D105 VCC_12V C106 VCC_12V D106 VCC_12V C107 VCC_12V D107 VCC_12V C108 VCC_12V D108 VCC_12V C109 VCC_12V D109 VCC_12V C110 GND (FIXED) D110 GND (FIXED)
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COM Express Connectors Signal Description

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
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description AC/HAD_RST# A30 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect to CODEC pin 11 RESET# Reset output to CODEC, active low. AC/HDA_SYNC A29 O CMOS 3.3V/3.3V PU 1K to 3.3VSB Connect to CODEC pin 10 SYNC Sample-synchronization signal to the CODEC(s). AC/HDA_BITCLK A32 I/O CMOS 3.3V/3.3V Connect to CODEC pin 6 BIT_CLK Serial data clock generated by the external CODEC(s). AC/HDA_SDOUT A33 O CMOS 3.3V/3.3V Connect to CODEC pin 5 SDATA_OUT Serial TDM data output to the CODEC. AC/HDA_SDIN2 B28 I/O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect 33 ƻ in series to CODEC2 pin 8 SDATA_IN AC/HDA_SDIN1 B29 I/O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect 33 ƻ in series to CODEC1 pin 8 SDATA_IN AC/HDA_SDIN0 B30 I/O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect 33 ƻ in series to CODEC0 pin 8 SDATA_IN
Gigabit Ethernet Signals Description
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description GBE0_MDI0+ A13 I/O Analog 3.3V max Suspend GBE0_MDI0- A12 I/O Analog 3.3V max Suspend GBE0_MDI1+ A10 I/O Analog 3.3V max Suspend GBE0_MDI1- A9 I/O Analog 3.3V max Suspend GBE0_MDI2+ A7 I/O Analog 3.3V max Suspend GBE0_MDI2- A6 I/O Analog 3.3V max Suspend GBE0_MDI3+ A3 I/O Analog 3.3V max Suspend GBE0_MDI3-
GBE0_ACT# B2 OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V GBE0_LINK# A8 OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V NC Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 link indicator, active low.
GBE0_LINK100# A4 OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
GBE0_LINK1000# A5 OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SATA Signals Description
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description SATA0_TX+ A16 O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA0_TX- A17 O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA0_RX+ A19 I SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA0_RX- A20 I SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA1_TX+ B16 O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA1_TX- B17 O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA1_RX+ B19 I SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA1_RX- B20 I SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA2_TX+ A22 O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA2_TX- A23 O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA2_RX+ A25 I SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA2_RX- A26 I SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA3_TX+ B22 O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA3_TX- B23 O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA3_RX+ B25 I SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor SATA3_RX- B26 I SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling capacitor
ATA_ACT# A28 I/O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V
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Connect to Magnetics Module MDI0+/-
Connect to Magnetics Module MDI1+/-
Connect to Magnetics Module MDI2+/-
Connect to Magnetics Module MDI3+/­Connect to LED and recommend current limit
resistor 150ȟ to 3.3VSB
Connect to LED and recommend current limit resistor 150ȟ to 3.3VSB
Connect to LED and recommend current limit resistor 150ȟ to 3.3VSB
Connect to SATA0 Conn TX pin
Connect to SATA0 Conn RX pin
Connect to SATA1 Conn TX pin
Connect to SATA1 Conn RX pin
Connect to SATA2 Conn TX pin
Connect to SATA2 Conn RX pin
Connect to SATA3 Conn TX pin
Connect to SATA3 Conn RX pin
Connect to LED and recommend current limit resistor 220ƻ to 3.3V
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+/-
Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 activity indicator, active low.
Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 1000 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low.
Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 1000 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low.
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.
ATA (parallel and serial) or SAS activity indicator, active low.
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PCI Express Lanes Signals Description
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description PCIE_TX0+ A68 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_TX0- A69 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_RX0+ B68 PCIE_RX0- B69 PCIE_TX1+ A64 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_TX1- A65 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_RX1+ B64 PCIE_RX1- B65 PCIE_TX2+ A61 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_TX2- A62 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_RX2+ B61 PCIE_RX2- B62 PCIE_TX3+ A58 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_TX3- A59 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_RX3+ B58 PCIE_RX3- B59 PCIE_TX4+ A55 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_TX4- A56 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_RX4+ B55 PCIE_RX4- B56 PCIE_TX5+ A52 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_TX5- A53 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_RX5+ B52 PCIE_RX5- B53 PCIE_TX6+ D19 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_TX6- D20 AC Coupling capacitor PCIE_RX6+ C19 PCIE_RX6- C20 PCIE_TX7+ D22 NA PCIE_TX7- D23 NA PCIE_RX7+ C22 PCIE_RX7- C23 PCIE0_CK_REF+ A88 PCIE0_CK_REF- A89
PEG Signals Description
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description PEG_TX0+ D52 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX0- D53 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX0+ C52 PEG_RX0- C53 PEG_TX1+ D55 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX1- D56 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX1+ C55 PEG_RX1- C56 PEG_TX2+ D58 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX2- D59 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX2+ C58 PEG_RX2- C59 PEG_TX3+ D61 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX3- D62 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX3+ C61 PEG_RX3- C62 PEG_TX4+ D65 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX4- D66 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX4+ C65 PEG_RX4- C66 PEG_TX5+ D68 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX5- D69 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX5+ C68 PEG_RX5- C69
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 0
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 0
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 1
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 2
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 4
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 5
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 5
O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE PCIE
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 0
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 0
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 1
I PCIE
O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 2
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 3
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 3
O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 5Connect to PCIE device or slot
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 5Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 1
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Device - Connect AC Coupling cap 0.1uF Slot - Connect to PCIE Conn pin
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Device - Connect AC Coupling cap 0.1uF Slot - Connect to PCIE Conn pin
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Device - Connect AC Coupling cap 0.1uF Slot - Connect to PCIE Conn pin
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Device - Connect AC Coupling cap 0.1uF Slot - Connect to PCIE Conn pin
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Device - Connect AC Coupling cap 0.1uF Slot - Connect to PCIE Conn pin
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Device - Connect AC Coupling cap 0.1uF Slot - Connect to PCIE Conn pin
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Device - Connect AC Coupling cap 0.1uF Slot - Connect to PCIE Conn pin
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Connect to PCIE device, PCIe CLK Buffer or slot
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 1
PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 2
PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 3
PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 3
PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 4
PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 6
PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 6 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) Reference clock output for all PCI Express and PCI Express Graphics lanes.
PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 2
PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 4
PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 4
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Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description PEG_TX6+ D71 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX6- D72 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX6+ C71 PEG_RX6- C72 PEG_TX7+ D74 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX7- D75 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX7+ C74 PEG_RX7- C75 PEG_TX8+ D78 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX8- D79 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX8+ C78 PEG_RX8- C79 PEG_TX9+ D81 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX9- D82 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX9+ C81 PEG_RX9- C82 PEG_TX10+ D85 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX10- D86 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX10+ C85 PEG_RX10- C86 PEG_TX11+ D88 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX11- D89 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX11+ C88 PEG_RX11- C89 PEG_TX12+ D91 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX12- D92 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX12+ C91 PEG_RX12- C92 PEG_TX13+ D94 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX13- D95 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX13+ C94 PEG_RX13- C95 PEG_TX14+ D98 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX14- D99 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX14+ C98 PEG_RX14- C99 PEG_TX15+ D101 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_TX15- D102 AC Coupling capacitor PEG_RX15+ C101 PEG_RX15- C102
PEG_LANE_RV# D54 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
ExpressCard Signals Description
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description EXCD0_CPPE# A49 PU 10k to 3.3V EXCD1_CPPE# B48 PU 10k to 3.3V EXCD0_PERST# A48 EXCD1_PERST# B47
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 6Connect to PCIE device or slot
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 6
O PCIE
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 7
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 8
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 9
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 9
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 10
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 11
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 11
O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 13
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 14
I PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 15
I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 15
I CMOS 3.3V /3.3V
O CMOS 3.3V /3.3V PCI ExpressCard: reset, active low, one per card
AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 7
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 13
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
Connect to PCIE device or slot
Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 8
PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 10Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF
PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 12
PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 12
PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 14
PCI Express Graphics lane reversal input strap. Pull low on the Carrier board to reverse lane order.
PCI ExpressCard: PCI Express capable card request, active low, one per card
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Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description DDI1_PAIR0+/SDVO1_RED+ D26 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR0­DDI1_PAIR1+/SDVO1_GRN+ D29 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR1-/SDVO1_GRN- D30 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR2+/SDVO1_BLU+ D32 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR2-/SDVO1_BLU- D33 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR3+/SDVO1_CK+ D36 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR3-/SDVO1_CK- D37 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR4+/SDVO1_INT+ C25 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR4-/SDVO1_INT- C26 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR5+/SDVO1_TVCLKIN+ C29 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR5-/SDVO1_TVCLKIN- C30 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR6+/SDVO1_FLDSTALL+ C15 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR6-/SDVO1_FLDSTALL- C16 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+/SDVO1_CTRLCLK D15
DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX-/SDVO1_CTRLDATA
DDI1_HPD C24 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 1M and Connect to device Hot Plug Detect DDI Hot-Plug Detect
DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL D34 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 1M PU 100K to 3.3V for DDC(HDMI/DVI)
DDI2_PAIR0+ D39 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI2_PAIR0- D40 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI2_PAIR1+ D42 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI2_PAIR1- D43 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI2_PAIR2+ D46 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI2_PAIR2- D47 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI2_PAIR3+ D49 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI2_PAIR3- D50 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ C32
DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX- C33
SDVO1_RED- D27 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
D16
O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 1 Pair 0 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B red output differential pair
O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 1 Pair 1 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B green output differential pair
O PCIE
O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 1 Pair 3 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B clock output differential pair.
I PCIE
I PCIE AC coupled off Module Serial Digital Video TVOUT synchronization clock input differential pair.
I PCIE
I/O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
I/O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
O PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 2 Pair 1 differential pairs
O PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 2 Pair 3 differential pairs
I/O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
I/O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
AC coupled off Module DDI 1 Pair 2 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B blue output differential pair
AC coupled off Module
AC coupled off Module Serial Digital Video Field Stall input differential pair.
PD 49.9K to GND
(S/W IC between Rpd/PCH)
PU 2.2K to 3.3V, PD
49.9K to GND
(S/W IC between
2.2K/49.9K resistor)
PU 100K to 3.3V
(S/W IC between Rpu/PCH)
PU 2.2K to 3.3V/PU 100K to 3.3V
(S/W IC between
2.2K/100K resistor)
PD 49.9K to GND
(S/W IC between Rpd/PCH)
PU 2.2K to 3.3V, PD
49.9K to GND
(S/W IC between
2.2K/49.9K resistor)
PU 100K to 3.3V
(S/W IC between Rpu/PCH)
PU 2.2K to 3.3V/PU 100K to 3.3V
(S/W IC between
2.2K/100K resistor)
Connect to DP AUX+ DP AUX+ function if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
Connect to DP AUX- DP AUX- function if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
Connect to DP AUX+ DP AUX+ function if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
Connect to DP AUX- DP AUX- function if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
Serial Digital Video B interrupt input differential pair.
Selects the function of DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI1_CTRLDATA_AUX-. DDI[n]_DDC_AUX_SEL shall be pulled to 3.3V on the Carrier with a 100K Ohm resistor to configure the DDI[n]_AUX pair as the DDC channel. Carrier DDI[n]_DDC_AUX_SEL should be connected to pin 13 of the DisplayPort
DDI 2 Pair 0 differential pairs
DDI 2 Pair 2 differential pairs
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Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description
DDI2_HPD D44 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 1M and Connect to device Hot Plug Detect DDI Hot-Plug Detect
Selects the function of DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI2_CTRLDATA_AUX-.
DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL C34 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 1M to GND PU 100K to 3.3V for DDC(HDMI/DVI)
DDI3_PAIR0+ C39 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI3_PAIR0- C40 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI3_PAIR1+ C42 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI3_PAIR1- C43 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI3_PAIR2+ C46 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI3_PAIR2- C47 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI3_PAIR3+ C49 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI3_PAIR3- C50 Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX+ C36
DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX- C37
DDI3_HPD C44 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 1M and Connect to device Hot Plug Detect DDI Hot-Plug Detect
DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL C38 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 1M to GND PU 100K to 3.3V for DDC(HDMI/DVI)
O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 3 Pair 0 differential pairs
O PCIE DDI 3 Pair 1 differential pairs
O PCIE AC coupled off Module
O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 3 Pair 3 differential pairs
I/O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
I/O PCIE AC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
AC coupled off Module
PD 49.9K to GND
(S/W IC between Rpd/PCH)
PU 2.2K to 3.3V, PD
49.9K to GND
(S/W IC between
2.2 k/49.9K resistor)
PU 100K to 3.3V
(S/W IC between Rpu/PCH)
PU 2.2K to 3.3V/PU 100K to 3.3V
(S/W IC between
2.2K/100K resistor)
Connect to DP AUX+ DP AUX+ function if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLK if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
Connect to DP AUX- DP AUX- function if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
DDI[n]_DDC_AUX_SEL shall be pulled to 3.3V on the Carrier with a 100K Ohm resistor to configure the DDI[n]_AUX pair as the DDC channel. Carrier DDI[n]_DDC_AUX_SEL should be connected to pin 13 of the DisplayPort
DDI 3 Pair 2 differential pairs
Selects the function of DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI3_CTRLDATA_AUX-. DDI[n]_DDC_AUX_SEL shall be pulled to 3.3V on the Carrier with a 100K Ohm resistor to configure the DDI[n]_AUX pair as the DDC channel. Carrier DDI[n]_DDC_AUX_SEL should be connected to pin 13 of the DisplayPort
USB Signals Description
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description USB0+ A46
USB0- A45 USB1+ B46
USB1- B45 USB2+ A43 USB2- A42 USB3+ B43 USB3- B42 USB4+ A40 USB4- A39 USB5+ B40 USB5- B39
I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 0
I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 1
I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 2
I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 3
I/O USB
I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 5
3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 4
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
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Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description USB6+ A37
USB6- A36 USB7+ B37
USB7- B36
USB_0_1_OC# B44 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10k to 3.3VSB Connect to Overcurrent of USB Power Switch
USB_2_3_OC# A44 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10k to 3.3VSB Connect to Overcurrent of USB Power Switch
USB_4_5_OC# B38 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10k to 3.3VSB Connect to Overcurrent of USB Power Switch
USB_6_7_OC# A38 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10k to 3.3VSB Connect to Overcurrent of USB Power Switch
USB_SSTX0+ D4 AC Coupling capacitor
USB_SSTX0- D3 AC Coupling capacitor
USB_SSRX0+ C4
USB_SSRX0- C3
USB_SSTX1+ D7 AC Coupling capacitor
USB_SSTX1- D6 AC Coupling capacitor
USB_SSRX1+ C7
USB_SSRX1- C6
USB_SSTX2+ D10 AC Coupling capacitor
USB_SSTX2- D9 AC Coupling capacitor
USB_SSRX2+ C10
USB_SSRX2- C9
USB_SSTX3+ D13 AC Coupling capacitor
USB_SSTX3- D12 AC Coupling capacitor
USB_SSRX3+ C13
USB_SSRX3- C12
I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 6
I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
O PCIE AC coupled on Module Additional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
I PCIE AC coupled off Modul
O PCIE AC coupled on Module Additional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
I PCIE AC coupled off Modul Additional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
O PCIE AC coupled on Module Additional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
I PCIE AC coupled off Modul Additional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
O PCIE AC coupled on Module Additional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
I PCIE AC coupled off Modul Additional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90 @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
USB differential pairs 7, USB7 may be configured as a USB client or as a host, or both, at the Module designer's discretion.(CR901-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 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
ull 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
ull 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
ull this line high on the Carrier Board.
Additional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
ull-up for this lin
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Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description 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_EN A77 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 100K to GND
LVDS_BKLT_EN B79 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 100K to GND
LVDS_BKLT_CTRL B83 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 100K to GND LVDS_I2C_CK A83 I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 2.2K to 3.3V Connect to DDC clock of LVDS panel I2C clock output for LVDS display use
LVDS_I2C_DAT A84 I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 2.2K to 3.3V Connect to DDC data of LVDS panel I2C data line for LVDS display use
LPC Signals Description
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description LPC_AD0 B4 LPC_AD1 B5 LPC_AD2 B6 LPC_AD3 B7 LPC_FRAME# B3 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V LPC frame indicates the start of an LPC cycle LPC_DRQ0# B8 LPC_DRQ1# B9 LPC_SERIRQ A50 I/O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V LPC serial interrupt LPC_CLK B10 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V LPC clock output - 33MHz nominal
O LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector
O LVDS Connect to LVDS connector
O LVDS LVDS
O LVDS LVDS
O LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector
O LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector
O LVDS
O LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector
O LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector
I/O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
I CMOS
LVDS
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
LVDS
3.3V / 3.3V LPC serial DMA request
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to enable control of LVDS
Connect to enable control of LVDS panel backlight
Connect to brightness control of LVDS panel
circuit
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Connect to LPC device
anel power
LVDS Channel A differential pairs Ther LVDS flat panel differential pairs (LVDS_A[0:3]+/-, LVDS_B[0:3]+/-. LVDS_A_CK+/-, LVDS_B_CK+/-) shall have 100ƻ terminations across the pairs at the destination. These terminations may be on the Carrier Board if the Carrier Board implements a LVDS deserializer on-board
LVDS Channel A differential clockO LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector
LVDS Channel B differential pairs Ther LVDS flat panel differential pairs (LVDS_A[0:3]+/-, LVDS_B[0:3]+/-. LVDS_A_CK+/-, LVDS_B_CK+/-) shall have 100ƻ terminations across the pairs at the destination. These terminations may be on the Carrier Board if the Carrier Board implements a LVDS deserializer on-board
LVDS Channel B differential clock
LVDS panel power enable
LVDS panel backlight enable
LVDS panel backlight brightness control
LPC multiplexed address, command and data bus
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Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description SPI_CS# B97 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SPI_MISO A92 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SPI_MOSI A95 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SPI_CLK A94 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SPI_POWER A91 O 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
DIS0#
BIOS
BIOS_DIS1# B88
34
I CMOS
NA
Connect a series resistor 33 Board SPI Device CS# pin
Connect a series resistor 33 Board SPI Device SO pin
Connect a series resistor 33 Board SPI Device SI pin
Connect a series resistor 33 Board SPI Device SCK pin
to Carrier
to Carrier
to Carrier
to Carrier
Chip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1
Data in to Module from Carrier SPI
Data out from Module to Carrier SPI
Clock from Module to Carrier SPI 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.
GA Signals Descriptions
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description VGA_RED B89 O Analog Analog PD 150R PD 150R Red for monitor. Analog output VGA_GRN B91 O Analog Analog PD 150R PD 150R Green for monitor. Analog output VGA_BLU B92 O Analog Analog PD 150R PD 150R Blue for monitor. Analog output VGA_HSYNC B93 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V Horizontal sync output to VGA monitor VGA_VSYNC B94 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V Vertical sync output to VGA monitor VGA_I2C_CK B95 I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 2.2K to 3.3V DDC clock line (I2C port dedicated to identify VGA monitor capabilities) VGA_I2C_DAT B96 I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 2.2K to 3.3V DDC data line.
Serial Interface Signals Descriptions
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description SER0_TX A98 O CMOS 5V/5V PD 4.7K General purpose serial port 0 transmitter
SER0_RX A99 I CMOS 3.3V/5V PU 47K to 3.3V General purpose serial port 0 receiver
SER1_TX A101 O CMOS 5V/5V PD 4.7K General purpose serial port 1 transmitter
SER1_RX A102 I CMOS 3.3V/5V PU 47K to 3.3V General purpose serial port 1 receiver
Miscellaneous Signal Descriptions
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description I2C_CK B33 I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 2.2K to 3.3VSB General purpose I2C port clock output I2C_DAT B34 I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 2.2K to 3.3VSB General purpose I2C port data I/O line
SPKR B32 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
WD FAN_PWNOUT B101 O OD CMOS 3.3V / 12V Fan speed control. Uses the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique to control the fan's RPM. FAN_TACHIN B102 I OD CMOS 3.3V / 12V Fan tachometer input for a fan with a two pulse output.
TPM_PP A96 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PD 1K
B27 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V Output indicating that a watchdog time-out event has occurred.
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.
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Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description
PWRBTN# B12 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB
SYS_RESET# B49 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V
CB_RESET# B50 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
PWR_OK B24 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V
SUS_STAT# B18 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Indicates imminent suspend operation; used to notify LPC devices.
SUS_S3# A15 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SUS_S4# A18 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Indicates system is in Suspend to Disk state. Active low output. SUS_S5# A24 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Indicates system is in Soft Off state. WAKE0# B66 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB PCI Express wake up signal.
WAKE1# B67 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB
BATLOW# A27 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/ 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB
LID# A103 I OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/12V LID switch. Low active signal used by the ACPI operating system for a LID switch. SLEEP# B103 I OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/12V PU 10K to 3.3VSB
THRM# B35 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V Input from off-Module temp sensor indicating an over-temp situation. THRMTRIP# A35 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V Active low output indicating that the CPU has entered thermal shutdown. SMB_CK B13 I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 2.2K to 3.3VSB System Management Bus bidirectional clock line.
SMB_DAT B14 I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 2.2K to 3.3VSB System Management Bus bidirectional data line. SMB_ALERT# B15 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V
GPIO Signals Descriptions
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description GPO0 A93 GPO1 B54 GPO2 B57 GPO3 B63 GPI0 A54 PU 47K to 3.3V GPI1 A63 PU 47K to 3.3V GPI2 A67 PU 47K to 3.3V GPI3 A85 PU 47K to 3.3V
O CMOS General purpose output pins.3.3V / 3.3V
I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V General purpose input pins.
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.
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Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board Description
VCC_12V
VCC_5V_SBY B84~B87 Power
VCC_RTC A47 Power Real-time clock circuit-power input. Nominally +3.0V.
GND
A104~A109 B104~B109 C104~C109 D104~D109
A1, A11, A21, A31, A41, A51, A57, A60, A66, A70, A80, A90, A100, A110, B1, B11, B21 ,B31, B41, B51, B60, B70, B80, B90, B100, B110, C1, C2, C5, C8, C11, C14, C21, C31, C41, C51, C60, C70, C73, C76, C80, C84, C87, C90, C93, C96, C100, C103, C110, D1, D2, D5, D8, D11, D14, D21, D31, D51, D60, D67, D70, D73, D76, D80, D84, D87, D90, D93, D96, D100, D103, D110
Power Primary 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 Spreader with Heat Sink and Fan
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only.
Top View of the Heat Sink
1
2
Bottom View of the Heat Sink
• “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CR960-QM77/HM76.
Important:
Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto CR960-QM77/HM76.
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Installing CR960-QM77/HM76 onto a Carrier Board

Important:
The carrier board (COM331-B) used in this section is only for the purpose of reference and may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install CR960-QM77/HM76 onto the carrier board of your choice.
To download COM331-B datasheet and manual
1. Use the provided screw to install the heatsink onto the module. First align the mounting hole of the heatsink with the mounting hole of the module and then from the bottom side of the module, secure them with the provided screw. The module and heatsink as sembly should look like the one shown below.
bottom side of heat sink
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
2. 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
3. Insert the provided mounting screws into the mounting holes - from the bottom through the top of the carrier board.
Mounting screws
Mounting screw
Top viewBottom view
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4. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw.
Bolts
5. The photo below shows the solder side of the board with the screws already fixed in place.
6. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts already fixed in place.
Bolts
7. Position the heat sink on the top of CR960-QM77/HM76 with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with CR960-QM77/HM76 mounting holes. Insert one of the provided long screws into the mounting hole shown in the photo below.
Mounting screw
Mounting hole
Long screw
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8. From the bottom of the board, fasten the provided bolt into the screw and then connect the heat spreader/heat spreader with heat sink and fan’s cable to the fan connector on CR960-QM77/HM76.
Fan connector
9. Grasping CR960-QM77/HM76 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 CR960-QM77/HM76
10. Press CR960-QM77/HM76 down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of the carrier board.
CR960-QM77/HM76
Carrier board
11. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CR960-QM77/HM76 with heat sink to the carrier board. The photo below shows the locations of the long/short mounting screws.
Long screws
COM Express connectors on the 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.
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
Legends
KEYs Function
Right and Left Arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a
menu.
Up and Down Arrows Moves the highlight up or down between
submenus or fi elds.
<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.
<F1> Displays general help <F2> Displays previous values <F3> Optimized defaults <Enter> Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted
submenu
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.
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 Utility Main
The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when entering the BIOS Setup Utility.
Main
BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy Project Version Build Date and Time
System Language
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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Boot Security
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[English]
[Tue 01/06/2009] [05:16:19]
Administraor
Save & ExitChipset
Choose the system default language
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Advanced
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 Con guration
SATA Con guration
Intel TXT(LT) Con guration
PCH-FW Con guration
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Con guration
USB Con guration
Network Stack
CPU PPM Con guration
WatchDog Con guration
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Save & ExitChipset Boot Security
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 Settings
This section is used to configure the ACPI parameters.
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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
Enable ACPI Auto Configuration
Enable or disable ACPI Auto Configuration.
ACPI Sleep State
Select the highest ACPI sleep state that the system will enter when the Suspend button is pressed.
PC Health Status
This section displays hardware health monitor.
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System Hardware Monitor
CPU Smart Fan
CPU Temperature CPU FAN Speed System FAN Speed VCore VCCRTC DDR +1.05V CPU VCCSA EC Version
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[Enabled]
: +46 C : N/A : 7986 RPM : +0.873 V : +3.337 V : +1.513 V : +1.046 V : +0.794 V
2013.06.11 V1.1
Enable/ Disable CPU SmartFan
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
CPU Smart Fan
When this feature is enabled, the speed of CPU’s fan will rotate according to the CPU’s temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the speed of rotation.
S1(CSC) Enable the CPU Stop Clock function. S3(STR) Enable the Suspend to RAM function.
Resume by PME
Enable this field to use the PME signal to wake up the system (via PCI, 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 detection of CPU information.
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CPU Confi guration Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 827E @1.40GHz
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
Limit CPUID Maximum
Intel Virtualization Technology
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32 KB x 1 32 KB x 1 256 KB x 1 1536 KB
[Disabled]
[Diaabled]
Disabled for Windows XP.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Limit CPUID 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 the Intel Virtualization technology. A full reset is required to change the setting.
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure the settings of SATA device.
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SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection SATA Test Mode
Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 1 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 2 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 3 Software Preserve
[Enabled]
[IDE] [Disabled]
ST500DM002-1BD (500.1) SUPPORTED Empty Unknown ATAPI iHOS10 ATAPI N/A Empty Unknown
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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 device.
SATA Mode Selection
The mode selection determines how the SATA controller(s) operates. 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 the Serial ATA devices to use RAID 0/1/5/10/Recovery (Redundant Array of Independent Disks).
SATA Test Mode
This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA Test Mode.
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When AHCI is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following information:
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SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
SATA Test Mode Aggressive LPM Support
Software Feature Mask Con guration
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
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[Enabled]
[AHCI]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
ST500DM002-1BD (500.1) 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]
Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Aggressive LPM Support
Enable PCH to aggressively enter link power state.
When RAID is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following information:
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SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
SATA Test Mode Aggressive LPM Support
Software Feature Mask Con guration
Alternate ID 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
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[Enabled]
[RAID]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
[Disabled]
ST500DM002-1BD (500.1) 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]
Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Alternate ID
Report the alternate device ID.
Port 0/1/2/3
Enable or disable the Serial ATA port 0/1/2/3.
Hot Plug
Designate the Serial ATA port 0/1/2/3 as Hot Pluggable.
External SATA
Enable or disable the support of external Serial ATA device.
SATA Device Type
Identify the Serial ATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
Spin Up Device
On an edge detect from 0 to 1, the PCH starts a sequence of COMRESET initialization to the device.
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Software Feature Mask Configuration
AHCI or RAID OROM/RST driver will refer to the SWFM configuration to enable or disable the storage features.
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RAID0
RAID1 RAID10 RAID5 Intel Rapid Recovery Technology OROM UI and BANNER HDD Unlock LED Locate IRRT Only on eSATA Smart Response Technology OROM UI Delay
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[Enabled]
[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [2 Seconds]
Enable or disable SATA Device.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
RAID 0/1/5/10
Enable or disable RAID 0/1/5/10 feature.
Intel Rapid Recovery Technology
Enable or disable Intel Rapid Recovery Technology.
Smart Response Technology
Enable or disable Smart Response Technology.
OROM UI Delay
If enabled, it indicates that the delay of the OROM UI splash screen in a normal
.
status
OROM UI and BANNER
If enabled, then the OROM UI is shown. Otherwise, no OROM banner or information will be displayed if all disks and RAID volumes are Normal.
HDD Unlock
If enabled, it indicates that
the HDD password is unlocked in the OS which is enabled.
LED Locate
If enabled, it indicates that
feature on the OS which is enabled.
the LED/SGPIO hardware is attached and ping to locate
IRRT Only on eSATA
If enabled, then only IRRT volumes can span internal and eSATA drives
then any RAID volume can span internal and
eSATA drives.
. If disabled,
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Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
This section only displays the configuration of Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
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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 Extensions (SMX) Disabled Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled]
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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PCH-FW Configuration
This section is used to configure the parameters of Management Engine Technology.
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ME FW Version ME Firmware Mode ME Firmware Type ME Firmware SKU MEBx Type
Firmware Update Con guration
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1.5MB
[None]
MEBx Type
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
ME Firmware SKU
QM77 Express Chipset: 5MB HM76 Express Chipset: 1.5MB
MEBx Type
This field is used to select the Type of ME BIOS Extension: None or miniMEBx.
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Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration
This section disables the Intel(R) AT Service in order to allow users to login into the platform. This is strictly used for testing only. This does not disable Intel(R) AT Service in ME.
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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(R) 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
Enable or disable Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology in BIOS for testing only.
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Rec
Set the number of times Recovery attempted will be allowed.
Enter Intel(R) AT Suspend Mode
The options are Enabled and Disabled (Default).
USB Configuration
This section is used to configure the parameters of USB device.
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USB Confi guration USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 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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[Enabled]
[Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]
[20 sec] [20 sec] [Auto]
Legacy USB Support
Enabled
Enable legacy USB. Auto
Disable support for legacy when no USB devices are connected. Disabled
Keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
USB 3.0 Support
Enable or disable the support of USB 3.0 (XHCI) Controller.
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 without the support of XHCI hand-off. The change of XHCI ownership should be claimed by the XHCI driver.
EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without the support of EHCI hand-off. The change of EHCI ownership should be claimed by the EHCI driver.
USB transfer time-out
The time-out value for Control, Bulk and Interrupt transfers.
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Device reset time-out
Select the USB mass storage device start unit command time-out.
Device power-up delay
The device will take maximum time 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.
Network Stack
This section is used to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack.
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Network Stack
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[Disable Link]
Enable/disable UEFI network stack.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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CPU PPM Configuration
This section is used to represent the parameters of CPU PPM configuration.
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CPU PPM Confi guration
EIST
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[Enabled]
Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep
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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
This section is used to configure the parameters of IT8518 WDT.
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WatchDog function
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[Disabled]
WatchDog function
This field is used to enable or disable the function of Watchdog timer.
Enable/Disable IT8518 WatchDog Timer.
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Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Chipset
The section configures the relevant functions of chipset.
Main

PCH-IO Confi guration

System Agent (SA) Confi guration

NB PCIe Bifurcation Confi guration
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Chipset
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Save & Exit
PCH Parameters
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PCH-IO Configuration
This section configures PCH parameters.
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Chipset
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
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1.1.0.0 HM76 04/C1
[Enabled] [Enabled]
[Power On]
PCI Express Confi guration settings.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
PCH LAN Controller
Enable or disable onboard NIC.
Wake on LAN
Enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake On LAN cannot be disabled if ME is at Six state.)
After G3
Select the state of AC power when the power is re-applied after a power failure.
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 2
PCI Express Root Port 3
PCI Express Root Port 4
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 Root Port 1 to PCI Express Root Port 7
Control the PCI Express Root Port.
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PCI Express Root Port 1
Hot Plug PCIe Speed
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[Enabled]
[Disabled] [Gen1]
Hot Plug
Enable or disable PCI Express Hot Plug.
PCIe Speed
Select the speed of PCIe Express port: Gen1 or Gen 2.
Control the PCI Express Root Port.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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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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[Enabled]
[Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]
[Enabled] [Enabled]
Enable or disable XHCI Pre-Boot Driver Support.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
XHCI Pre-Boot Driver
Enable or disable the support of XHCI Pre-Boot Driver.
xHCI Mode
Select the operation mode of XHCI controller. These options are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.
HS Port #1~4 Switchable Allow HS port to switch between xHCI and EHCI. If disabled, HS port is routed to
EHCI. If HS port is routed to xHCI, the corresponfing SS port is enabled.
PCH Azalia Configuration
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Chipset
PCH Azalia Confi guration
Azalia
Azalia Internal DP/HDMI Codec Azalia HDMI Codec Port B Azalia HDMI Codec Port C Azalia HDMI Codec Port D
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[Auto]
[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]
Azalia
Enable or disable the onboard audio.
Azalia Internal DP/HDMI Codec
Enable or disable internal HDMI codec for Azalia.
Azalia HDMI Codec Port B/C/D Enable or disable internal HDMI codec port for Azalia.
Control detection of the Azalia device. Disabled= 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
xHCI Streams Enable or disable xHCI Maximum Primary Stream Array Size. EHCI 1 and EHCI 2
These fields are used to control the functions of USB EHCI (USB 2.0) controllers. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
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System Agent (SA) Configuration
This section configures System Agent (SA) parameters.
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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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SandyBridge
1.1.0.0 Unsupported
Confi g Graphics Settings.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Graphics Configuration
This section is used to configure the graphics settings.
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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
Select DVMT 5.0 total graphics memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Please refer to the screen shown below.
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Graphics Confi guration IGFX VBIOS Version IGfx Frequency
Primary Display
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
LCD Control
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[Auto]
[256M]
DVMT Total Gfx Mem 128M
256M MAX
Select DVMT5.0 Total Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Chipset
LCD Control
Primary IGFX Boot Display
LCD Panel Type
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[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
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if the
external graphics presents. The selection of secondary boot display will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display.
When any device is selected in the Primary IGFX Boot Display, it will display the following information:
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Chipset
LCD Control
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Secondary IGFX Boot Display LCD Panel Type
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[CRT]
[Disabled] [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
LCD Panel Type
Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup
item.
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Chipset
LCD Control
Primary IGFX Boot Display
LCD Panel Type
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[VBIOS Default]
LCD Panel Type VBIOS Default Type 1-640x480 Type 2-800x600 Type 3-1024x768 Type 4-1280x1024 Type 5-1400x1050 (108MHz) Type 6-1400x1050 (122MHz) Type 7-1600x1200 Type 8-1366x768 Type 9-1680x1050 Type 10-1920x1200 Type 11-1440x900 Type 12-1024x768 Type 13-1280x1024 Type 14-1280x800 Type 15-1920x1080 Type 16-2048x1536
Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item.
18 Bit 18 Bit 18 Bit 36 Bit 36 Bit 36 Bit
 Select Screen
36 Bit
 Select Item
18 Bit
Enter: Select
36 Bit
+/-: Change Opt.
36 Bit
F1: General Help
36 Bit
F2: Previous Values
24 Bit
F3: Optimized Defaults
48 Bit
ESC: Exit
36 Bit 48 Bit 48 Bit
Secondary IGFX Boot Display
Selects secondary display device.
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NB PCIe Configuration
This section is used to configure the settings of NB PCI Express.
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Chipset
NB PCIe Confi guration
PEG0 - Gen X
Enable PEG
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[Gen1]
[Enabled]
PEG0-Gen X
Configure PEG0 Gen1-Gen3.
Enable PEG
Enable or disable the PEG.
Confi gure PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Memory Configuration
This section only displays the parameters of memory configuration.
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Chipset
Memory Information Memory RC Version
Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#1 DIMM#2 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin)
DDR Selection
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1.2.2.0 1333 MHz 2048 MB (DDR3) Not present 2048 MB (DDR3) 9
9 9 24
[DDR3]
DDR3 or DDR3L Selection.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
DDR Selection
Select DDR3 or DDR3L.
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NB PCIe Bifurcation Configuration
This field is used to configure the parameters of CPU PEG Bifurcation.
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Chipset
NB PCIe Bifurcation Confi guration
PEG Bifurcation
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[x16]
PEG Birfurcation x8, x4, x4
Reserved x8, x8 x16
PEG bifurcated confi gura- tion.
 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 Boot Option #2
Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities

CSM Parameters
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
Enable or disable the quiet boot function.
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Advanced
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Boot
Security
[On]
[Disabled] [Disabled]
07.69
[SATA PS:ATAPI...] [SATA PM:ST500DM0...]
Save & ExitChipset
Select the keyboard NumLock state.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Fast Boot
Enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. It has no effect on BBS boot options.
Skip VGA When it is enabled, BIOS will skip EFI VGA driver. Skip USB When it is enabled, USB devices will not be available after OS boot. When it is disabled, USB devices will be available before OS boot. Skip PS2 When it is enabled, PS2 devices will be skipped.
Boot Option #1 and #2
Set the order of the system boot.
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Hard Drive BBS Priorities
Sets the order of the legacy devices in this group.
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
This field is used to select the boot sequence of the CD/DVD-ROM drives. Move the cursor to this field then press <Enter>. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select a device then press <+> to move it up or <-> to move it down the list.
CSM
Main
Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy
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Advanced
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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
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:
HDD0: ST500DM002-1
Administrator Password
Set the administrator password.
User Password
Set the user password.
HDD0: ST500DM002-1
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Boot Security
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Save & ExitChipset
Set Administrator Password.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Control the execution of UEFI and legacy PXE OpROM.
Launch Storage OpROM policy
Control the execution of UEFI and legacy storage OpROM.
Set the HDD password.
Main
HDD Password Description: Allows Access to Set, Modify and Clear
HardDisk User and Master Passwods. User Password need to be installed for Enabling Security. Master Password can be modifi ed only when successfully unlocked with Master password in POST.
HDD PASSWORD CONFIGURATION: Security Supported
Security Enabled Security Locked Security Frozen HDD User Pwd Status HDD Master Pwd Status
Set User Password
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Yes
:
No
:
No
:
No
:
NOT INSTALLED INSTALLED
Boot Security
Save & ExitChipset
Set HDD User Password. *** Advisable to Power Cycle System after setting Hard Disk Passwords **
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Set User Password
Set the HDD user password. Advisable to Power Cycle System after setting Hard Disk Passwords.
Save & Exit
Main
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
SATA PM: ST500DM002-1BD142 SATA PS: ATAPI iHOS104
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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Chipset
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Boot Security 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 F4: Save and Reset ESC: Exit
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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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Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
Attempts to launch the application of EFI Shell (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices
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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>.
C:\AFU\AFUDOS>afudos fi lename /B /P /N
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Reading fi le ..............................
Erasing fl ash .............................
Writing fl ash .............................
Verifying fl ash ..........................
Erasing BootBlock ....................
Writing BootBlock ....................
Verifying BootBlock .................
C:\AFU\AFUDOS>
AMI Firmware Update Utility(APTIO) v2.25
Copyright (C)2008 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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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Chapter 5 - Supported Software

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”.
Auto Run Page (For Windows XP)
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Auto Run Page (For Windows 7)
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Auto Run Page (For Windows 8)
Microsoft 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 Agree ment” then click Install.
2. Setup is now installing the driver.
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3. Click Exit.
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.
To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
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3. Go through the readme document for system require­ments and installation tips then click Next.
4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (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.
3. Click Finish. Reboot the
system for DirectX 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.
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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 HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7/8)
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 7/ Windows 8 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.
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
.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
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 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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Realtek Audio Drivers (For COM331-B Carrier Board)
To install the driver, click “Realtek 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 and DIO. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the DFI Utility drifer. Click Next.
2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click
.
Next
6. After completing installation, click Finish.
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3. Enter “User Name” and “Organi­zation” information and 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.
Information
5. After completing installation, click Finish.
HW Health
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WatchDog
DIO
Backlight
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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
the utility. Click Next.
Yes.
3. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
4. Go through the readme document for system requirements and instal­lation tips then click Next.
5. Setup is now installing the utility. Click Next to continue.
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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.
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (For Windows 7/8)
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.
.
3. Read the license agreement and then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next.
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4. Click Install.
5. The setup program is currently installing the software.
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
6. Click Finish.
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Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional)
To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu.
1. Read the message and click OK.
2. The setup program is preparing to install the driver.
4. Enter the necessary information and then click Next.
5. Select a setup type and then click Next.
3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”.
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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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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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3. Click Finish to exit installation.
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Chapter 6 - GPIO Programming Guide Function Description
Get_EC_Data (unsigned char ucData): Read a Byte data from EC. Write_EC_Data (unsigned char ucData, unsigned char Data): Write a Byte data to EC.
Sample Code
GPIO Input Process
EC_DIO_Read_Input() { BYTE Data;
//Pin0-3 Input Mode Data = Get_EC_Data(0xBA); Data |= 0x80; Write_EC_Data(0xBA, Data); while(((Get_EC_Data(0xBA) >> 7)&0x01)) { Data = Get_EC_Data(0xBA); }
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Return Data ; }
GPIO Output Process
EC_DIO_Write_Output(unsigned char udata) { //Pin4-7 Output Mode udata <<= 4; udata |= 0x01; Write_EC_Data(0xBB, udata);
return 0; EC_DIO_Read_Output()
{ BYTE Data;
//Pin4-7 Output Mode Write_EC_Data(0xBB, 0x02); Delay; Data = Get_EC_Data(0xBB); Data >>= 4; Return Data ; }
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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.
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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;
printf("Input WD Time: "); scanf("%d",&input); printf("\n"); count_h=input>>8; count_l=input&0x00FF; SetWDTime(count_h,count_l);
while(1) { countdown = GetWDTime(); delay(100); printf("\rTime Remaining: %d ",countdown); } } //-------------------------------------------------------------­void SetWDTime(int count_H,int count_L) { //Set Count WriteEC(0xB7,count_H); //High Byte WriteEC(0xB8,count_L); //Low Byte //Enable Watch Dog Timer WriteEC(0xB4,0x02); } //--------------------------------------------------------------
int GetWDTime(void) { int sum,data_h,data_l; //Select EC Read Type outportb(EC_EnablePort,0x80); delay(5); //Get Remaining Count High Byte outportb(EC_DataPort,0xF6); delay(5); data_h=inportb(EC_DataPort); delay(5); //Select EC Read Type outportb(EC_EnablePort,0x80); delay(5); //Get Remaining Count Low Byte outportb(EC_DataPort,0xF7); delay(5); data_l=inportb(EC_DataPort); delay(5);
data_h<<=8; data_h&=0xFF00; sum=data_h|data_l; return sum; } //-------------------------------------------------------------­void WriteEC(char EC_Addr, int data) { //Select EC Write Type outportb(EC_EnablePort,0x81); delay(5); outportb(EC_DataPort,EC_Addr); delay(5); outportb(EC_DataPort,data); delay(5); } //--------------------------------------------------------------
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Appendix C - System Error Message

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 accord­ing 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 compo-
nents. 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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