DFI DS912-OT User Manual

DS912-OT

User’s Manual

A20320240

Copyright

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.

© 2012. 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.

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

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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Introduction

Table of Contents

Copyright ...........................................................................................2

Trademarks ........................................................................................2

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ..............................................3

About this Manual .............................................................................7

Warranty ..........................................................................................7

Static Electricity Precautions .............................................................8

Safety Measures .................................................................................8

Safety Precautions .............................................................................9

About the Package .......................................................................... 10

Before Using the System .................................................................10

Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................11

Overview ..................................................................................... 11

Key Features ............................................................................... 12

Specifications ................................................................................ 13

Getting to Know the DS910-OT .................................................... 15

Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................. 17

Chapter 2 - Getting Started ........................................................... 18

Preparing the System .................................................................... 18

Installing Devices ......................................................................... 18

Configuring BIOS .......................................................................... 18

Installing the Operating System ...................................................... 18

Installing the Drivers ..................................................................... 19

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Introduction

Chapter 3 - Installing Devices ........................................................20

Removing the Chassis Cover .........................................................20

Installing a SODIMM ..................................................................... 22

Installing a SATA Drive .................................................................. 24

Connecting Cables to Terminal Blocks ............................................ 27

Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings ...........................................................28

Clear CMOS Data ........................................................................ 28

USB Power Select ......................................................................... 29

mSATA/Mini PCIe Select ................................................................ 30

COM1 RS232/ Power Select .......................................................... 31

COM1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select ................................................. 32

Power-on Select............................................................................33

Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors ................................................ 34

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Front Panel I/O Ports .................................................................... 34

COM Port ................................................................................ 35

Digital Input/Output ................................................................. 36

USB Ports................................................................................ 37

SD/MMC .................................................................................. 38

Rear Panel I/O Ports ..................................................................... 39

LAN Port ................................................................................. 40

USB Ports................................................................................ 41

Line-out .................................................................................. 42

DVI-I ...................................................................................... 43

HDMI ...................................................................................... 44

I/O Connectors ............................................................................ 45

Mini PCIe Slot .......................................................................... 45

Front Panel Connectors ............................................................. 46

LEDs ....................................................................................... 47

Cooling Fan Connectors ............................................................. 48

Chassis Intrusion Connector ...................................................... 49

Battery ................................................................................... 50

SATA (Serial ATA) Connector ..................................................... 51

HDD Power ..............................................................................52

Factory Default ........................................................................ 53

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Chapter 6 - Mounting Options ....................................................... 54

Wall Mounting ............................................................................. 54

VESA Mounting ........................................................................... 55

Rack Mounting ............................................................................ 57

Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup .................................................................. 59

Overview .............................................................................................................. 59

AMI BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................. 61

Main ....................................................................................... 61

Advanced ................................................................................ 62

Chipset ................................................................................... 72

Boot ....................................................................................... 80

Security .................................................................................. 82

Save & Exit ............................................................................. 83

Updating the BIOS ........................................................................ 84

Chapter 8 - Supported Software .................................................... 85

Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide ....................... 104

Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ......................................... 116

Appendix C - System Error Message ............................................ 119

Appendix D - Troubleshooting ...................................................... 121

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Introduction

About this Manual

An electronic file of this manual is included in the DVD. To view the user’s man­ual in the DVD, insert the DVD into a DVD-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.

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4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial
damages to the product that has been modified or altered.

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Introduction

Static Electricity Precautions

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.

Battery:

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufac­turer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

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Introduction

Safety Precautions

• Use the correct AC input voltage range.

• 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.

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufac­turer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

• Keep this system away from humidity.

• Place the system on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause
damage.

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• The openings on the system are for air ventilation to protect the system from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

• Place the power cord in such a way that it will not be stepped on. Do not place
anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved
for use with the system and that it matches the voltage and current marked
on the system’s electrical range label.

• If the system will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power
source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.

• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:

- The power cord or plug is damaged.

- Liquid has penetrated the system.

- The system has been exposed to moisture.

- The system is not working properly.

- The system dropped or is damaged.

- The system has obvious signs of breakage.

• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to
ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this
pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician
to replace the outlet.

• Disconnect the system from the AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

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Introduction

About the Package

The system package contains the following items. If any of these items are
missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for as­sistance.

 1 DS912-OT system unit
 1 HDD drive bay kit

- 4 HDD screws

- 1 SATA with power cable

 2 Terminal blocks
 1 60W power adapter

- AC input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz

- DC output: 12V, 5A max (60W max)

 1 Quick Installation guide
 1 DVD disk includes:

- Drivers

- Manual

Optional Items

 1 VESA mount kit

- 1 VESA mount bracket

- 2 wall mount brackets

- VESA mount bracket screws

- Wall mount bracket screws
 1 Wallmount kit

- 2 wall mount brackets

- Bracket screws
 1 Rack mount kit

- 2 L-shape rack mount brackets with handle

- Bracket screws
 1 Power cord

The system and accessories in the package may not come similar to the informa­tion listed above. This may differ in accordance to 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

Before powering-on the system, prepare the basic system components.

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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, DVD-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.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Overview

DS912-OT

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Introduction

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Key Features

DS912-OT

Processor
Chipset AMD® A50M
LAN 1 LAN port
COM 1 5-pole RS232 COM

DIO 1 9-pole terminal block

DVI-I 1 DVI-I port
USB 4 USB ports
HDMI 1 HDMI port

AMD® T40N/T56N

terminal block

for 8-bit DIO

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Specifications

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Introduction

Processor

• DS912-OT56N: AMD

• DS912-OT40N: AMD

Chipset

• AMD

System Memory

• 2 DDR3 SODIMM sockets

• Supports DDR3 1066/1333MHz (DS912-O

Supports DDR3 1066MHz (DS912-OT40N)

• Supports up to 16GB memory

• Single channel memory interface

Storage

• 1 2.5" SATA drive bay

• 1 SD/MMC slot

• Supports 1 mS

Graphics

• Supports Hardware H.264/MPEG-4 video decoder or AVC (Advanced Video Coding)

• 1080p video pla

• DVI-I display resolution up to 1920x1080

• HDMI display resolution up to 1920x1080

• Dual display outputs

- DVI-I + HDMI

®

A50M

®

T56N, 1.65GHz, 18W TDP, dual-core

®

T40N, 1.0GHz, 9W TDP, dual-core

T56N)

ATA module via a mini PCIe socket

yback capability

LAN

• Realtek

Audio

• Realtek

COM

• 1 5-pole RS232 COM terminal block
1 DB-9 RS232/422/485 COM

•

Expansion

• 1 PCIe x16 slot (x4 signal)

- Supports PCIe gr

• 2 mini PCIe slots

- One of the slots support mSATA module

®

RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet controller

®

ALC262 2-channel High Defi nition Audio

aphics card (low profi le)

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I/O Ports

• Front Panel

- 1 9-pole terminal block for 8-bit DIO

- 1 5-pole RS232 COM terminal block

- 2 USB 2.0 ports (Type A)

- 1 SD/MMC slot

- 1 Power LED

- 1 HDD LED

• Rear Panel

- 1 DB-9 RS232/422/485 COM

- 1 HDMI

- 1 DVI-I

- 1 Line-out

- 1 LAN

- 2 USB 2.0 (Type A)

- 1 Reset button

- 1 Power button

- 2 antenna holes

- 12V DC-in

Power

• Power input voltage
+12V DC

-

Environment

• Temperature

- Oper

- Storage: -20oC ~ 70oC

• Humidity

- Operating: 10% to 85% non-condensing

- Storage: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Construction

• SGCC

Mounting

• Wall/VESA/Rack mount kit (brackets and screws) - optional

Dimensions

• 295mm x 43.5mm x 205mm (W x H x D)

Weight

• 1.85 kg

ating: 0oC ~ 45oC

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OS Support

• Windows 7, Windows 7 Embedded, Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, Linux

Kernel 2.6

Other Features

• Watchdog Timer function

Certification

• CE

• FCC Class B

Getting to Know the DS912-OT

Front Panel

Power LED

DIO

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

COM

USB

SD/MMC

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HDD LED

Power LED

Indicates the power status of the system.

SD/MMC

Used to insert an SD/MMC card.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

DIO Port

Supports 8-bit digital output and input.

COM Port

Used to connect serial devices.

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Rear Panel

Wi-Fi Module
Antenna Hole

PCIe x16
(x4 signal)

Wi-Fi Module Antenna

Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna.

HDMI Port

Use to connect an HDMI device.

DVI-I

Use to connect an DVI device.

Line-out

Used to connect to a speaker.

COM

HDMI

DVI-I

LAN Reset

Line-Out

Wi-Fi Module
Antenna Hole

Power

USB

12V DC-in

LAN Port

Used to connect systems to a local area network.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

Reset Switch

Press to reset the system.

Power Switch

Press to power-on or power-off the system.

DC-in

Used to plug a 12V DC.

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Mechanical Dimensions

Chassis Dimensions

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Introduction

205.00

295.00

43.50

43.50

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Getting Started

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Preparing the System

Before you start using the system, you need the following items:

• SATA hard drive

• AC power adapter

• USB keyboard

• USB mouse

• CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)

• Memory module (optional)

Installing Devices

The following are devices that can be installed in the DS910-OT system.

• Memory module

• SATA hard drive

Configuring the BIOS

To get you started, you may need to change configurations such as the date,
time and the type of hard disk drive.

1. Power-on the system.

2. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on
the screen. Press the Delete key to enter the AMI BIOS setup utility.

Installing the Operating System

Most operating system software are provided in a CD therefore you need to in­stall a CD-ROM drive in order to use the CD.

Make sure a 2.5” SATA drive is already installed.

1. Refer to the following chapters for information on connecting a CD-ROM drive
and installing a SATA drive.

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2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the oper­ating system.

Getting Started

Installing the Drivers

The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be in­stalled to provide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software
chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.

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Installing Devices

Chapter 3 - Installing Devices

Removing the Chassis Cover

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it has
been powered-off.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3. The 5 mounting screws on the sides of the system are used to secure the
cover to the chassis. Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place
for later use.

Mounting
screw

Mounting

screw

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Installing Devices

4. Lift the cover upward, slide it backward and then remove it from the chassis.

Slide the Cover Backward

Lift the Cover

Upward

Rear Side of the Chassis

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5. The SODIMM socket and SATA drive bay are readily accessible after removing
the chassis cover.

SATA drive

SODIMM socket

bay

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Installing Devices

Installing a SODIMM

1. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board.

SODIMM socket

2. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into
the socket in only one direction.

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Installing Devices

3. 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.

SODIMM

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4. Push the module down until the clips at each end of the socket lock into
position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly
locked into position.

Clip

Clip

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Installing Devices

Installing a SATA Drive

1. Remove the 4 mounting screws that secure the HDD brackets to the drive
bay.

Mounting screw

2. Align the mounting holes of the SATA drive with the mounting holes on the
HDD bracket and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive
in place.

SATA drive

HDD bracket

Mounting screw

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Mounting screw

Installing Devices

3. Place the SATA drive (with HDD bracket) into the chassis.
Replace the 4 mounting screws you removed in step 1.

Mounting screw

4. Connect the SATA data cable and SATA power cable to the connectors on the
SATA drive.

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SATA power cable

SATA data cable

SATA power/data connector

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3

Installing Devices

SATA data
connector

SATA power
connector

SATA power/data

connector

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Installing Devices

Connecting Cables to Terminal Blocks

1. Insert one end of the cable into the holes on the terminal block, and use the
screwdriver to fasten the cables.

2. Connect the terminal block to the connector on the system, and use the
screwdriver to secure the terminal block in place.

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Jumper Settings

Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings

Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS Data

1

2

3

1-2 On:

Normal (default)

JP1

Clear CMOS Data

If you encounter the following,

a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.

you can reconfi gure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.

To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.

1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.

2. Set JP1 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP1 back to its
default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.

1

2

3

2-3 On:

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USB Power Select

4

Jumper Settings

JP5

+5V (default)

JP6

+5V_standby

JP5 (for USB 0 and USB 1) and JP6 (for USB 2 and USB 3) are used to select the
power of the USB ports. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device
to wake up the system.

312

1-2 On:

+5V_standby

132

2-3 On:

+5V (default)

312

2-3 On:

132

1-2 On:

BIOS Setting

“USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the
BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Important:

If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB
ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support
≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your
power supply must support ≥2A.

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4

Jumper Settings

mSATA/ Mini PCIe Select

JP7

JP7 is used to select whether mSATA or Mini PCIe.

132

1-2 On:

Mini PCIe

(default)

132

2-3 On:

mSATA

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COM1 RS232/Power Select

4

Jumper Settings

JP9

JP9 are used to confi gure COM 1 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.

The pin function of COM 1 will vary according to JP9’s setting respectively.

JP9

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13

5

246

1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On:
RS232 (default)

3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On:
RS232 with power

5

246

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4

Jumper Settings

COM1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select

JP8

JP8 (for COM1) is used to confi gure the COM port to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex)
or RS485.

The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting.

JP8

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5

246

1-2 On: RS232

(default)

3-4 On: RS422

Full Duplex

13

5

246246

13

5

5-6 On: RS485

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Power-on Select

4

Jumper Settings

312

1-2 On:
Power-on via power button
(default)

312

JP12

2-3 On:
Power-on via AC power

To power-on via AC Power:

1. Set JP12 pins 2 and 3 to On.

2. Set the “After G3” fi eld to Power On.

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Ports and Connectors

Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors

Front Panel I/O Ports

Power LED

HDD LED

DIO

The front panel I/O ports consist of the following:

• 1 DIO port

• 1 5-pole RS232 COM terminal block

• 2 USB

• 1 SD/MMC slot

COM

USB

SD/MMC

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COM Port

Ports and Connectors

DCD-

TD

GND

RTS-

RI-

5

COM 1

COM 2

COM 1 and COM 2 are fi xed at RS232.
COM 1’s pin defi nition will vary according to JP8’s settings. Refer to “COM 1

RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information.

The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible
UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals,
and other serial devices.

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12345

CTS-

DSR-

CTS

RXD

RTS

TXD

1
2

RD

DTR-

GND

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Ports and Connectors

Digital Input/Output

The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external device
that is connected to this connector.

Pin

Digital Output/ Input

Pin Assignment

0 DIO1
1
2 DIO3
3 DIO4
4 DIO5
5 DIO6
6 DIO7
7 DIO8
8 GND

DIO2

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USB Ports

Ports and Connectors

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USB 2

USB 3

USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta­neously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

The system board is equipped with 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports.

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Ports and Connectors

SD/MMC

SD/MMC

This expansion port is used to insert a Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card
(MMC) device. Aside from storing data fi les, an SD card is also capable of storing
powerful software applications.

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Rear Panel I/O Ports

Ports and Connectors

5

Wi-Fi Module
Antenna Hole

PCIe x16
(x4 signal)

The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:

• 1 HDMI port

• 1 DVI-I port

• 1 Line-out

• 1 LAN port

• 2 USB ports

COM

HDMI

DVI-I

LAN Reset

USB

Line-Out

Wi-Fi Module
Antenna Hole

Power

12V DC-in

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Ports and Connectors

LAN Port

LAN

The LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network by
means of a network hub.

BIOS Setting

Confi gure “Wake on LAN” in the Advanced menu (“SuperIO Confi guration” sub-
menu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 8 for more information.

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USB Ports

USB 1 USB 0

Ports and Connectors

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USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta­neously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

The system board is equipped with 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports.

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Ports and Connectors

Line-out

This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.

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DVI-I

Ports and Connectors

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The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor. Connect the display device’s
cable connector to the DVI-I port. After you plug the cable connector into the
port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After you plug the
cable connector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connec­tor in place.

BIOS Setting

Confi gure the display device in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the
BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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Ports and Connectors

HDMI

The HDMI port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to con­nect a LCD monitor or digital TV that has the HDMI port.

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I/O Connectors

Mini PCIe slot

Mini PCIe

Ports and Connectors

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Install mini PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to
the mini PCI Express specifi cations into the mini PCI Express x1 slot.

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Ports and Connectors

Front Panel Connectors

HDD-LED

RESET-SW

11
12

PWR-LED

PWR-BTN

1

2

HDD-LED - HDD LED

This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.

RESET SW - Reset Switch

This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.

PWR-BTN - Power Switch

This switch is used to power on or off the system.

PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED

When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1
(POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is
in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.

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N. C.

HDD-LED

RESET SW

N. C.

Pin

Pin Assignment

1

3
5

7
9

11

HDD P

RST Signal

N. C.

ower

Signal

Ground

N. C.

-LED

PWR

PWR-BTN

Key

Pin

Pin Assignment

2

LED Power

4

LED P

6

Signal

8

GND

10

Signal

12

Key

ower

LEDs

Ports and Connectors

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PWR LED
HDD LED

PWR LED

The Power LED will light green when the system’s power is on.

HDD LED

The HDD LED will light yellow when the hard drive is being accessed.

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Ports and Connectors

Cooling Fan Connectors

Sense

Power

Ground

System fan 2

CPU fan

1

3

Sense

Power

Ground

System fan 1

The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will pro­vide adequate airfl ow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and
system board components.

3

1

Ground

Power

Sense

3

1

BIOS Setting

The Advanced menu (“Hardware Health Confi guration” submenu) of the BIOS will
display the current speed of the cooling fan. Refer to chapter 7 for more informa­tion.

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Chassis Instrusion Connector

Ports and Connectors

5

21

Ground

Chassis signal

The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chas­sis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s
power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the
system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only
when the system restarts.

Hardware Monitor for Windows

Install the “Hardware Monitor for Windows” utility. By default, the chassis intru­sion detection function is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appear
when the chassis is open. The utility can also be confi gured so that a beeping
alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the “Hardware Monitor for
Windows” section in chapter 8 for more information.

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Ports and Connectors

Battery

Ground

1

Battery

Connect to the

battery

The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an
auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.

battery connector

Safety Measures

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufac­turer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

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SATA (Serial ATA) Connector

Ports and Connectors

5

GND

RXP

RXN

GND

TXN

SATA 0

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect a Serial ATA device. Connect one
end of the Serial ATA data cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your
Serial ATA device.

The system board package also comes with a power cable that must be con­nected from the system board to the SATA drive’s power connector in order to
provide power to the drive.

TXP

GND

7

1

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5

Ports and Connectors

HDD Power

Ground

Ground

+12V +5V

1

HDD Power

The HDD power connector supplies power to the SATA drive. Connect one end of
the provided power cable to the HDD power connector and the other end to your
storage device.

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Factory Testing

Ports and Connectors

5

910

12

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Mounting Options

Chapter 6 - Mounting Options

Wall Mounting

The Wall Mounting kit includes the following:

• 2 Wallmount brackets

• Bracket screws

1. At the bottom side of the system, use the provided mounting screws to se­cure the wallmount brackets on each side of the system.

Mounting
screw

Wallmount

bracket

Wallmount
bracket

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VESA Mounting

Mounting Kit

• 1 VESA mount bracket

• 2 Wall mount brackets

• VESA bracket screws

• Wall mount bracket screws

6

Mounting Options

1. Used four mounting screws to attach the VESA mount bracket.

2. Prior to installing the VESA bracket, make sure you have already installed the
wall mount brackets.

Align the VESA bracket to the wall mount brackets and then use the provided

mounting screws to secure the bracket in place.

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Mounting Options

75.00

100.00

100.00

75.00

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Rack Mounting

The Rack Mounting kit includes the following:

• 2 L-shape rack mount brackets with handle

• Bracket screws

6

Mounting Options

1. The 4 mounting holes on the sides of the system are used to mount the

rackmount bracket.

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Mounting Options

2. Use the provided mounting screws to secure the rackmount brackets on each
side of the system.

Rackmount
bracket

3. The photo below shows the rackmount brackets properly installed on each
side of the system.

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BIOS Setup

Chapter 7 - 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 confi gure the system and
save the confi guration 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 confi guration 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 reconfi gure 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.

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Default Configuration

Most of the confi guration settings are either predefi ned according to the Load Op-
timal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected
and confi gured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you
may need to change depending on your system confi guration.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all com­mands are keyboard commands. The commands are available at the right side of
each setup screen.

The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you
power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory
count begins. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will
appear on the screen. If the message disappears before you respond, restart the
system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing
the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

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Legends

Keys

Right and Left arrows

Up and Down arrows

<Esc>
+ (plus key)

- (minus key)

<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
<Enter>

Function

Moves the highlight left or right to
select a menu.

Moves the highlight up or down
between submenus or fi elds.

Exits to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Scrolls forward through the values

or options of the highlighted fi eld.
Scrolls backward through the values

or options of the highlighted fi eld.
Displays General Help.
Previous Values.
Optimized Defaults.
Saves and exits the Setup program.
Press <Enter> to enter the high-

lighted submenu.

Scroll Bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there
are more available fi elds not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow
keys to scroll through all the available fi elds.

Submenu

When ““ appears on the left of a particular fi eld, it indicates that a submenu
which contains additional options are available for that fi eld. To display the sub-
menu, move the highlight to that fi eld and press <Enter>.

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AMI BIOS Setup Utility

Main

The Main menu is the fi rst screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS
Setup Utility.

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Main

Advanced

Boot Security

Save & ExitChipset

3

BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Core Version
Compliancy
Project Version
Build Date and Time

Memory Information
Total Memory

System Language

System Date
System Time

Access Level

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System Language

Choose the system default language.

System Date

American Megatrends

4.6.4.1
UEFI 2.1
OABVQ 0.15 x64
01/02/2012 12:05:12

2048 MB (DDR3)

[English]

[Mon 01/09/2012]
[09:50:57]

Administrator

Choose the system default
language.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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.

System Time

The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24­hour 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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Advanced

The Advanced menu allows you to confi gure 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 fi eld values may cause the system to malfunction.

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Main

Legacy OpROM Support

Launch PXE OpROM

Launch Storage OpROM



PCI Subsystem Settings



ACPI Power Management Confi guration



Trusting Computing



CPU Confi guration



IDE Confi guration



USB Confi guration



Super IO Confi guration



PC Health Status

Advanced

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Save & ExitChipset Boot Security

Enable or Disable Boot
Option for Legacy Net­work Devices.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Launch PXE OpROM

Enables or disables the boot option for legacy network devices.

Launch Storage OpROM

Enables or disables the boot option for legacy mass storage devices with option
ROM.

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PCI Subsystem Settings

This section is used to confi gure the PCI Subsystem settings.

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Advanced

BIOS Setup

3

PCI Option ROM Handling

PCI ROM Priority

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PCI ROM Priority

In case multiple option ROMs exist, select the PCI option ROM to launch.

[EFI Compatible ROM]

Select the highest ACPI
sleep state the system will
enter, when the SUSPEND
button is pressed.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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ACPI Power Management Confi guration

This section is used to confi gure the ACPI Power Management.

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Advanced

ACPI Power Management Confi guration

Enable ACPI Auto Confi guration

ACPI Sleep State
Resume by PME

Wake system with Fixed Time

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Enable ACPI Auto Confi guration

Enables or disables the ACPI function.

[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
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

ACPI Sleep State

Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the Suspend
button is pressed.

S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function.
S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function.

Resume by PME

Enable this fi eld to use the PME signal to wake up the system.

Wake System with Fixed Time

Enables or disables the system’s wake on alarm event. When enabled, the
system will wake up on the specifi ed time.

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BIOS Setup

Trusted Computing (optional)

This section confi gures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations.

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Advanced

3

Confi guration

TPM Support

Current Status Information
SUPPORTED TURNED OFF

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TPM Support

Enables or Disables TPM. O.S. will not show TPM. Resetting the platform is
required.

[Disable]

Enables or Disables
BIOS support for security
device. O.S. will not show
Security Device. TCG
EFI protocol and INT1A
interface will not be
available.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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CPU Confi guration

This section is used to confi
information.

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Advanced

CPU Confi guration
Node0: AMD G-T56N Processor

Dual Core Running @ 1673 MHz 1350 mV
Max Speed: 1650 MHz Intended Speed: 1650 MHz

Limit CPUID Maximum

C6 Mode

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gure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU

Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized
for Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled
for other OS (OS not

optimized for

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Hyper-Threading

Technology). When

Disabled only one thread

per enabled core is

enabled.

 Select Screen

 Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

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 oper

ating systems. If you are using an operating system other
than Windows, this problem may occur. To avoid this problem, enable this
fi eld to limit the return value to 3 or less than 3.

C6 Mode

Enables or disables C6 mode.

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IDE Confi guration

This section is used to confi gure the IDE.

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Advanced

BIOS Setup

3

IDE Confi guration

OnChip SATA Channel

OnChip SATA Type

SATA Port 0
SATA Port 1

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OnChip SATA Channel

This fi eld is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA function.

OnChip SATA Type

[Enabled]

[IDE]

ST500DM002-1BD (500.1
Not Present

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

This fi eld is used to confi gure the SATA devices supported by the processor.

Native IDE This option confi gures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA

storage devices.

RAID This option allows you to create RAID on Serial ATA devices.

AHCI This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use AHCI (
Advanced Host Controller Interface).

Legacy IDE This option confi gures the Serial ATA drives as Legacy IDE

storage devices.

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USB Confi guration

This section is used to confi gure USB.

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Advanced

USB Confi guration
USB Devices:

1 Keyboard, 1 Drive

Legacy USB Support

EHCI Hand-off

USB hardware delays and time-outs:

Device reset time-out

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[20 sec]

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
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Legacy USB Support

Enabled

Enables legacy USB.

Auto

Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected.

Disabled

Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.

EHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround for OSes that does not support EHCI hand-off. The
EHCI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver.

Device reset time-out

Selects the USB mass storage device’s start unit command timeout.

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Super IO Confi guration

BIOS Setup

3

This section is used to confi
Super I/O chip.

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Advanced

Super IO Confi guration

Super IO Chip



Serial Port 0 Confi guration



Serial Port 1 Confi guration

Case Open Beep
Watchdog
AC Power Loss

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Case Open Beep

gure the I/O functions supported by the onboard

Set parameters of Serial

Winbond W83627DHG

[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[T

urns OFF]

Port 0 (COMA).

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Set this fi

eld to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intru-

sion event.

Watchdog

This fi

eld is used to enable or disable the Watchdog Timer function.

AC Power Loss

Turns Off

When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’

s power is off. You

must press the Power button to power-on the system.

Turns On

When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically
power-on.

Former-Sts

When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the
state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power
is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns.
If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will
power-on when power returns

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Serial Port 0 Confi guration to Serial Port 1 Confi guration

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Advanced

Serial Port 0 Confi guration

Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

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Advanced

Serial Port 1 Confi guration

Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

[Enabled]

IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

[Auto]

[Enabled]

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;

[Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial
Port (COM)

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Enable or Disable Serial
Port (COM)

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Serial Port

Enables or disables the serial port.

Change Settings

Selects the IO/IRQ setting of the I/O device.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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PC Health Status

This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor.

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Advanced



PC Health Status

SYSTIN temperature
CPUTIN temperature
CPU FAN Speed
System FAN1 Speed
System FAN2 Speed
CPUVCore
+5V
+3.3V
CPUVNB
VDIMM
+12V
3VSB
VBAT

: +35 C
: +70 C
: N/A
: N/A
: N/A
: +1.328 V
: +4.704 V
: +3.344V
: +3.344 V
: +0.976 V
: +1.552 V
: +12.282 V
: +3.424 V
:+3.072 V

BIOS Setup

3

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Chipset

Confi gures relevant chipset functions.

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Main



North Bridge



South Bridge

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

Save & Exit

North Bridge Parameters

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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North Bridge

BIOS Setup

3

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Chipset

North Bridge Confi guration
Memory Information

Memory Clock: 667 MHz
Total Memory: 2048 MB (DDR3)



GFX Confi guration



Memory Confi guration



Node 0 Information

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GFX Confi guration

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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GFX Confi guration

GFX Confi guration

Primary Video Device

NB GPP Core Confi g

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Chipset

Select Primary Video

[IGD Video]

[GPP_CORE_x4x4]

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Device that BIOS will use
for output.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Primary Video Device

Select Primary Video Device that BIOS will use for output.

NB GPP Core Confi g

Selects the NB GPP Core confi guration.

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Memory Confi guration

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Chipset

Memory Confi guration

Integrated Graphics

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[Auto]

BIOS Setup

3

Enable Integrated Graph­ics controller.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Integrated Graphics

Enables Integrated Graphics controller.

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Node 0 Information

Node 0 Information
Starting Address: 0 KB

Ending Address: 2097151 KB

Dimm0: Not Present
Dimm1: size=2048 MB, speed=1333 MHZ

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Chipset

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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South Bridge

BIOS Setup

3

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Chipset

SB CIM Version:



SB USB Confi guration



SB HD Azalia Confi guration

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1.1.1.2

Options for SB USB
confi gurations.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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SB USB Confi guration

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Chipset

USB PORT 0
USB PORT 1
USB PORT 2
USB PORT 3

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USB Port 0 to USB Port 3

Enables or disables the selected USB port.

[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]

Enable or Disable USB
Port 0

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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SB HD Azalia Confi guration

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Chipset

BIOS Setup

3

HD Audio Azalia Device

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HD Audio Azalia Device

Enables or Disables HD Audio Azalia Device.

[Enabled]

Enable or Disable HD
Audio Azalia Device.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Boot

Main

Boot Confi guration

Setup Prompt Timeout

Bootup NumLock State
Quiet Boot

Fast Boot

CSM16 Module Version

Gate A20 Active
Option ROM Messages
Interrupt 19 capture
CSM Support

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1
Boot Option #2

Hard Drive BBS Priorities
USB device BBS Priorities

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Advanced

Boot

1

[On]
[Disabled]

[Disabled]

07.64

[Upon Request]
[Force BIOS]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]

[SATA PM: ST500DM0......]

[Generic Storage De......]

Security

Save & ExitChipset

Number of seconds to
wait for setup activation
key.
65535(0xFFFF) means
indefi nite waiting.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Setup Prompt Timeout

Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) denotes indefi nite waiting.

Bootup NumLock State

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By
default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the
numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the nu­meric keypad is the arrow keys.

Quiet Boot

Enables or disables the quiet boot function.

Fast Boot

Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices re
quired to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.

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GateA20 Active

Upon Request- GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.

Alwasy- Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code

is executed above 1MB.

BIOS Setup

Option ROM Messages

Set display mode for option ROM.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Enabled: Allows option ROMs to trap Int 19.

Disabled:

CSM Support

Enabled/ disabled CSM support. If auto is selected, based on OS, CSM will be
enabled/ disabled automatically.

Boot Option #1 and Boot Option #2

Selects the boot sequence of the device.

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Security

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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:
Minimun length
Maximun length

Administrator Password

User Password

HDD Security Confi guration:

HDD 0: ST500DM002-1

Advanced

Boot Security

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Save & ExitChipset

Set Setup Administrator
Password

 Select Screen
 Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Administrator Password

Sets the administrator password.

User Password

Sets the user password.

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Save & Exit

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Main

Save Changes and Reset

Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options

Save Changes
Discard Changes

Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

Generic Storage Device 9454
Launch EFI Shell from fi le system device

Advanced

Chipset

BIOS Setup

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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 & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Save Changes and Reset

To save the changes, select this fi eld 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 fi eld and then press <Enter>. A dialog box
will appear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.

Restore Defaults

To restore and load the optimized default values, select this fi eld 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 fi eld 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 fi eld and then
press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore user default.

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BIOS Setup

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS fi le and a fl ash utility, AFUDOS.
EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the fi les.

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

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Reading fi le ..............................

Erasing fl ash .............................

Writing fl ash .............................

Verifying fl ash ..........................

Erasing BootBlock ....................

Writing BootBlock ....................

Verifying BootBlock .................

C:\AFU\AFUDOS>

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AMI Firmware Update Utility(APTIO) v2.25

done
done
done
done
done
done
done

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Supported Software

Chapter 8 - Supported Software

The CD that came with the 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, please go directly to
the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.

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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
(for Windows XP only)

Note:

Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have up­dated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3.

To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu.

1. Read the license agreement
carefully.

Click “I have read and

accept the terms of the
License Agreement” then
click Install.

2. Setup is now installing the
driver.

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3. Click Exit.

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AMD Embedded GPU and Chipset Software
Installation Utility

To install the driver, click “AMD Embedded GPU and Chipset Software Installation
Utility” on the main menu.

1. Under the Language Sup­port section, select the
language you would like
the installation to display
and then click Next..

2. Click Install to begin the
installation.

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3. Click Express and then click
Next.

Supported Software

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4. After completing installa­tion, click Finish.

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Supported Software

Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (for Windows XP only)

To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C” 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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Audio Drivers

To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” 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
fi nish a step.

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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.

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Realtek LAN Drivers

To install the driver, click “Realtek LAN Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the
driver. Click Next.

2. Click Install to begin the
installation.

3. After completing installa­tion, click Finish.

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Supported Software

Hardware Doctor

To install the driver, click “Hardware Doctor” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the
driver. Click Next.

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2. Click Next to install to this
folder, or click Change to
install to a different folder.

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3. Click Install to begin the
installation.

4. After completing installa­tion, click Finish.

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Supported Software

DFI Utility

DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight.
To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu.

Note:

ou are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as

If y
an administrator to be able to install the utility.

1. Setup is ready to instal
the DFI Utility driver
Click “Next”.

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2. Click “I accept the terms in
the license agreement” then
click “Next”.

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3. Enter “User name” and
“Organization” information

then click “Next”.

4. Click “Install” to begin the
installation.

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5. After completing installa
tion, click “Finish”.

Supported Software

The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the
utility.

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F6 Floppy Configuration Utility

This is used to create a fl oppy 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 fl oppy diskette.

2. Locate for the drivers in the CD then copy them to the fl oppy 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\f6fl py32

64-bit
CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6fl py64

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Supported Software

Intel TPM Driver and Tool (option)

To install the driver, click “Infi neon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main
menu.

1. TPM requires installing the
Microsoft Visual C++ pack­age prior to installing the
driver. Click Install.

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2. The setup program is pre­paring to install the driver.

3. The setup program is ready
to install the driver. Click
Next.

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4. Click “I accept the terms in
the license agreement” and
then click “Next”.

5. Enter the necessary infor­mation and then click Next.

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6. Select a setup type and
then click Next.