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Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
will always provide the most updated information.
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
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COM Express Specification Reference
PICMG® COM Express ModuleTM Base Specification.
http://www.picmg.org/
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code................................................92
Appendix B - System Error Message ...................................................93
Appendix C - Troubleshooting ................................................................94
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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 HM961 board
• One
• One QR (Quick Reference)
• Heat spreader with heat sink and fan
DVD
Optional Items
• COM331-B carrier board kit
• Heat spreader
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.
• Memory module
• 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.
• XHCI Host Controller supports up to 4 super speed USB 3.0 ports
HM961-HM86:
• XHCI Host Controller supports up to 2 super speed USB 3.0 ports
®
Smart Response Technology
SSD* (optional)
Expansion
Interfaces
Trusted
Platform
Module - TPM*
(optional)
Intel® Active
Management
Technology AMT
(HM961-QM87)
Damage Free
Intelligence
BIOS
WatchDog
Timer
Power
Power
Consumption
Temperature
Humidity
• 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB
• Write: 30MB/sec (max), Read: 70MB/sec (max)
• SATA to SSD onboard
HM961-QM87:
• Supports 4 USB 3.0 interfaces
• Supports 8 USB 2.0 interfaces
• Supports 1 PCIe x16 Gen 3 interface
• Supports 7 PCIe x1 interfaces
• Supports LPC interface
• Supports SMBus interface
• Supports I
• Supports 2 serial interfaces (TX/RX)
• Supports 4-bit input and 4-bit output GPIO
HM961-HM86:
• Supports 2 USB 3.0 interfaces
• Supports 8 USB 2.0 interfaces
• Supports 1 PCIe x16 Gen 3 interface
• Supports 7 PCIe x1 interfaces
• Supports LPC interface
• Supports SMBus interface
• Supports I
• Supports 2 serial interfaces (TX/RX)
• Supports 4-bit input and 4-bit output GPIO
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection
• Supports iAMT9.0
• Out-of-band system access
• Remote troubleshooting and recovery
• Hardware-based agent presence checking
• Proactive alerting
• Remote hardware and software asset tracking
• Monitors CPU temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors CPU fan speed and failure alarm
• Monitors Vcore/1.05V/DDR voltages and failure alarm
• AMI BIOS
- 64Mbit SPI BIOS
2
C interface
2
C interface
• Software programmable from 1 to 255 seconds
• Input: 12V, VCC_RTC, 5VSB* (optional)
• HM961-QM87BS4-4700EQ: 55.39W with i7-4700EQ at 2.4GHz and 2x 8GB
DDR3L SODIMM
• Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20
o
C to 85oC
• 5% to 90%
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OS Support
PCB
Note:
*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales representative for more information.
• Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit) (limited function)
• 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)
• Dimensions
- COM Express® Basic
- 95mm (3.74") x 125mm (4.9")
• Compliance
- PICMG COM Express® R2.1, Type 6
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.
• DDR3L ECC
DDR3L ECC supports low-voltage processors and also ensures high-quality processing performance and computing density, in line with the needs of end systems. The issue of dramatically
reducing system power consumption is the most trusted memory solutions for cloud data centers.
• 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. It supports VGA, LVDS and DDI
interfaces for 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. The bandwidth of the SATA 3.0
will be limited by carrier board design.
• Gigabit LAN
The Intel® I217LM 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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COM Express Module Standards
The figure below shows the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules.
HM961-QM87/HM86 is a COM Express Basic module. 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
8
74.20
80.00
91.00
BasicCompact
70.00
51.00
4.00
121.00
151.00
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Specification Comparison Table
The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the HM961-QM87/HM86 module.
Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board
Bottom View
14.00
2.00
70.20
12
12.50
0.00
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Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in
boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If
a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
System Memory
The system board is equipped with two 204-pin SODIMM sockets that only support DDR3L
ECC memory modules. Supports up to 16GB system memory.
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lights 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.
DDR3L ECC_2
DDR3L ECC_1
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.
Power LED
Warning:
HM961-QM87/HM86 ONLY supports DDR3L ECC DRAM.
Standby
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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
“PC Health Status” 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 HM961-QM87/HM86 COM Express
board to a carrier board. Connect the COM Express connectors (located on the solder side of
the board) to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board.
Refer to the “Installing HM961-QM87/HM86 onto a Carrier Board” section for more information.
A1
COM Express Connectors
Refer to the following pages for the pin functions of these connectors.
Pin Types
I Input to the Module
O Output from the Module
I/O Bi-directional input / output signal
OD Open drain output
C97/HDA Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
AC/HAD_RST#A30O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VConnect to CODEC pin 11 RESET#Reset output to CODEC, active low.
AC/HDA_SYNCA29O CMOS3.3V/3.3VConnect to CODEC pin 10 SYNCSample-synchronization signal to the CODEC(s).
AC/HDA_BITCLKA32I/O CMOS3.3V/3.3VConnect to CODEC pin 6 BIT_CLKSerial data clock generated by the external CODEC(s).
AC/HDA_SDOUTA33O CMOS3.3V/3.3VConnect to CODEC pin 5 SDATA_OUTSerial TDM data output to the CODEC.
AC/HDA_SDIN2B28I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VConnect 33 ƻ in series to CODEC2 pin 8 SDATA_IN
AC/HDA_SDIN1B29I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VConnect 33 ƻ in series to CODEC1 pin 8 SDATA_IN
AC/HDA_SDIN0B30I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VConnect 33 ƻ in series to CODEC0 pin 8 SDATA_IN
Gigabit Ethernet Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
GBE0_MDI0+A13I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI0-A12I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI1+A10I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI1-A9I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI2+A7I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI2-A6I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI3+A3I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0
MDI3-
GBE0_ACT#B2OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
GBE0_LINK#A8OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VNCGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 link indicator, active low.
GBE0_LINK100#A4OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 100 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low.
GBE0_LINK1000#A5OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
2I
O Analog3.3V max Suspend
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
onnect to LED and recommend current lim
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
Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 activity indicator, active low.
Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 1000 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low.
+/- B1_DD+/-
SATA Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
SATA4_TX+A16O SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA4_TX-A17O SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA4_RX+A19I SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA4_RX-A20I SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA5_TX+B16O SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA5_TX-B17O SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA5_RX+B19I SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA5_RX-B20I SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA0_TX+A22O SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA0_TX-A23O SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA0_RX+A25I SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA0_RX-A26I SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA2_TX+B22O SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA2_TX-B23O SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA2_RX+B25I SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
SATA2_RX-B26I SATAAC coupled on ModuleAC Coupling capacitor
ATA_ACT#A28I/O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K to 3.3V
Connect to SATA0 Conn TX pin
Connect to SATA0 Conn RX pinSerial ATA or SAS Channel 0 receive differential pair.
Connect to SATA1 Conn TX pin
Connect to SATA1 Conn RX pinSerial ATA or SAS Channel 1 receive differential pair.
Connect to SATA2 Conn TX pin
Connect to SATA2 Conn RX pinSerial ATA or SAS Channel 2 receive differential pair.
Connect to SATA3 Conn TX pinSerial ATA or SAS Channel 3 transmit differential pair.
Connect to SATA3 Conn RX pinSerial ATA or SAS Channel 3 receive differential pair.
Connect to LED and recommend current limit
resistor 220ƻ to 3.3V
18
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 0 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 1 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 2 transmit differential pair.
ATA (parallel and serial) or SAS activity indicator, active low.
(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 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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DDI Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
DDI1_PAIR0+/SDVO1_RED+D26Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
PAIR0-/SDVO1_RED-D27Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Devic
DDI1
DDI1_PAIR1+/SDVO1_GRN+D29Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR1-/SDVO1_GRN-D30Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR2+/SDVO1_BLU+D32Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR2-/SDVO1_BLU-D33Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR3+/SDVO1_CK+D36Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR3-/SDVO1_CK-D37Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR4+/SDVO1_INT+C25Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR4-/SDVO1_INT-C26Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR5+/SDVO1_TVCLKIN+C29Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR5-/SDVO1_TVCLKIN-C30Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR6+/SDVO1_FLDSTALL+C15Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_PAIR6-/SDVO1_FLDSTALL-C16Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+/SDVO1_CTRLCLK D15
DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX/SDVO1_CTRLDATA
DDI1_HPDC24I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 1M and Connect to device Hot Plug DetectDDI Hot-Plug Detect
DDI1_DDC_AUX_SELD34I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 1M TO GND
DDI2_PAIR0+D39Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_PAIR0-D40Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_PAIR1+D42Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_PAIR1-D43Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_PAIR2+D46Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_PAIR2-D47Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_PAIR3+D49Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_PAIR3-D50Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+C32
DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX-C33
DDI2_HPDD44I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 1M and Connect to device Hot Plug DetectDDI Hot-Plug Detect
DDI2_DDC_AUX_SELC34I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 1M TO GNDPU 100K to 3.3V for DDC(HDMI/DVI)Selects the function of DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI2_CTRLDATA_AUX-.
DDI3_PAIR0+C39Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI3_PAIR0-C40Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI3_PAIR1+C42Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI3_PAIR1-C43Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI3_PAIR2+C46Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI3_PAIR2-C47Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI3_PAIR3+C49Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
DDI3_PAIR3-C50Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device
D16
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 1 Pair 0 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B red output differential pair
O PCIE
O PCIE
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 1 Pair 3 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B clock output differential pair.
I PCIE
I PCIEAC coupled off ModuleSerial Digital Video TVOUT synchronization clock input differential pair.
I PCIE
I/O PCIEAC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
I/O PCIEAC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
O PCIEAC coupled off Module
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 2 Pair 1 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 2 Pair 2 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 2 Pair 3 differential pairs
I/O PCIEAC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
I/O PCIEAC coupled on Module
I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 3 Pair 0 differential pairs
O PCIEAC coupled off Module
O PCIEAC coupled off ModuleDDI 3 Pair 3 differential pairs
AC coupled off ModuleDDI 1 Pair 1 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B green output differential pair
AC coupled off ModuleDDI 1 Pair 2 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B blue output differential pair
AC coupled off ModuleSerial Digital Video B interrupt input differential pair.
AC coupled off ModuleSerial Digital Video Field Stall input differential pair.
PD 49.9K to GND
(S/W IC between Rpu/PCH)
PU 2.2K to 3.3V, PD 49.9K to
GND
(S/W IC between Rpu/Rpd
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 Rpu/PCH)
PU 2.2K to 3.3V, PD 49.9K to
GND
(S/W IC between Rpu/Rpd
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)
AC coupled off ModuleO PCIE
Connect to DP AUX+DP AUX+ function if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLKHDMI/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 CTRLDATAHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
PU 100K to 3.3V for DDC(HDMI/DVI)
Connect to DP AUX+DP AUX+ function if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLKHDMI/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 CTRLDATAHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
Selects the function of DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI1_CTRLDATA_AUX-.
DDI 2 Pair 0 differential pairs
DDI3_HPDC44I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VNCPD 1M and Connect to device Hot Plug DetectDDI Hot-Plug Detect
DDI3_DDC_AUX_SELC38I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPD 1M TO GNDPU 100K to 3.3V for DDC(HDMI/DVI)Selects the function of DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX+ and DDI3_CTRLDATA_AUX-.
Connect to DP AUX+DP AUX+ function if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect
Connect to HDMI/DVI I2C CTRLCLKHDMI/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 CTRLDATAHDMI/DVI I2C CTRLDATA if DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL is pulled high
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
USB differential pairs 0
USB differential pairs 1
USB differential pairs 2
USB differential pairs 3
USB differential pairs 4
USB differential pairs 5
USB differential pairs 6
USB differential pairs 7, USB7 may be configured as a USB client or as a host, or both, at the
Module designer's discretion.(HM961-QM87/HM86 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
ull this line high on the Carrier Board.
USB over-current sense, USB channels 2 and 3. A pull-up for this line
shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB
current monitor on the Carrier Board may drive this line low. Do not
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 transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
Additional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
Additional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
Additional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
Additional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
LVDS_A0+A71
LVDS_A0-A72
LVDS_A1+A73
LVDS_A1-A74
LVDS_A2+A75
LVDS_A2-A76
LVDS_A3+A78
LVDS_A3-A79
LVDS_A_CK+A81
LVDS_A_CK-A82
LVDS_B0+B71
LVDS_B0-B72
LVDS_B1+B73
LVDS_B1-B74
LVDS_B2+B75
LVDS_B2-B76
LVDS_B3+B77
LVDS_B3-B78
LVDS_B_CK+B81
LVDS_B_CK-B82
LVDS_VDD_ENA77O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VConnect to enable control of LVDS panel powerLVDS panel power enable
LVDS_BKLT_ENB79O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VConnect to enable control of LVDS panel backlightLVDS panel backlight enable
LVDS_BKLT_CTRLB83O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VConnect to brightness control of LVDS panel backlight LVDS panel backlight brightness control
LVDS_I2C_CKA83I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VPU 4.7K TO 3V3Connect to DDC clock of LVDS panelI2C clock output for LVDS display use
LVDS_I2C_DATA84I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VPU 4.7K TO 3V3Connect to DDC data of LVDS panelI2C data line for LVDS display use
LPC Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
LPC_AD0B4
LPC_AD1B5
LPC_AD2B6
LPC_AD3B7
LPC_FRAME#B3O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VLPC frame indicates the start of an LPC cycle
LPC_DRQ0#B8
LPC_DRQ1#B9
LPC_SERIRQA50I/O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 8.2K TO 3V3LPC serial interrupt
LPC_CLKB10O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VLPC clock output - 33MHz nominal
I PCIEAC coupled off Modul
O PCIEAC coupled on Module
I PCIEAC coupled off Modul
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
O LVDSLVDS
I/O CMOS3.3V / 3.3V
I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VLPC serial DMA request
LVDS
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series
and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LVDS connector
Connect to LPC device
Additional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
Additional transmit signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
Additional receive signal differential pairs for the SuperSpeed USB data path.
LVDS Channel A differential pairs
LVDS Channel A differential clockO LVDSLVDS
LVDS Channel B differential pairs
LVDS Channel B differential clock
LPC multiplexed address, command and data bus
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SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
SPI_CS#B97O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SPI_MISOA92I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VConnect a series resistor 33
SPI_MOSIA95O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VConnect a series resistor 33
SPI_CLKA94O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VConnect a series resistor 33
SPI_POWERA91O3.3V Suspend/3.3V
BIOS
DIS0#
BIOS_DIS1#B88
GA Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
VGA_REDB89O AnalogAnalogPD 150 TO GNDPD 150R,connect to VGA connector with EMI Red for monitor. Analog output
VGA_GRNB91O AnalogAnalogPD 150 TO GNDPD 150R,connect to VGA connector with EMI Green for monitor. Analog output
VGA_BLUB92O AnalogAnalogPD 150 TO GNDPD 150R,connect to VGA connector with EMI Blue for monitor. Analog output
VGA_HSYNCB93O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VConnect to VGA connector with a3.3V BufferHorizontal sync output to VGA monitor
VGA_VSYNCB94O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VConnect to VGA connector with a 33V BufferVertical sync output to VGA monitor
VGA_I2C_CKB95I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VPU 2.2K TO 3V3Connect to VGA connector with a 3.3V to 5VDDC clock line (I2C port dedicated to identify VGA monitor capabilities)
VGA_I2C_DATB96I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 3.3VPU 2.2K TO 3V3Connect to VGA connector with a 3.3V to 5VDDC data line.
Serial Interface Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
SER0_TXA98O CMOS3.3V/5VPD 4.7K TO GNDGeneral purpose serial port 0 transmitter
SER0_RXA99I CMOS3.3V/5VPU 47K TO 3V3General purpose serial port 0 receiver
SER1_TXA101O CMOS3.3V/5VPD 4.7K TO GNDGeneral purpose serial port 1 transmitter
SER1_RXA102I CMOS3.3V/5VPU 47K TO 3V3General purpose serial port 1 receiver
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Connect a series resistor 33
SPI Device CS#
in
to Carrier Board
to Carrier Board Data in to Module from Carrier SPI
to Carrier Board Data out from Module to Carrier SPI
to Carrier Board Clock from Module to Carrier SPI
Chip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1
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.
Miscellaneous Si
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
I2C_CKB33I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 2.2K TO 3V3_DU_ECGeneral purpose I2C port clock output
I2C_DATB34I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 2.2K TO 3V3_DU_ECGeneral purpose I2C port data I/O line
SPKRB32O CMOS3.3V / 3.3V
WDTB27O CMOS3.3V
FAN_PWNOUTB101O OD CMOS 3.3V / 12VFan speed control. Uses the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique to control the fan's RPM.
FAN_TACHINB102I OD CMOS 3.3V / 12VPU 10K TO 3V3Fan tachometer input for a fan with a two pulse output.
TPM_PPA96I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K TO GND
nal Descriptions
Output for audio enunciator - the "speaker" in PC-AT systems.
This port provides the PC beep signal and is mostly intended for
3.3VOutput indicating that a watchdog time-out event has occurred
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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.
PWRBTN#B12I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 10K TO 3V3_DU_ECPU 4.7K TO 3V3_SB
SYS_RESET#B49I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 10K TO 3V3_DUNC PU 4.7K TO 3V3_SB
CB_RESET#B50O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
PWR_OKB24I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K TO 3V3
SUS_STAT#B18O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VIndicates imminent suspend operation; used to notify LPC devices.
SUS_S3#A15O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
SUS_S4#A18O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VIndicates system is in Suspend to Disk state. Active low output.
SUS_S5#A24O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VIndicates system is in Soft Off state.
WAKE0#B66I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 1K TO 3V3_DUPCI Express wake up signal.
WAKE1#B67I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 10K TO 3V3_DUNC PU 10 K TO 3V3_DU
BATLOW#A27I CMOS3.3V Suspend/ 3.3V PU 8.2K TO 3V3_DU
LID#A103I OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/12VLID switch. Low active signal used by the ACPI operating system for a LID switch.
SLEEP#B103I OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/12VPU 10K TO 3V3_DU
THRM#B35I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K TO 3V3Input from off-Module temp sensor indicating an over-temp situation.
THRMTRIP#A35O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K TO 3V3Active low output indicating that the CPU has entered thermal shutdown.
SMB_CKB13I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 2.2K TO 3V3_DU_ECNC PU 4.7K TO 3V3_DUSystem Management Bus bidirectional clock line.
SMB_DATB14I/O OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3VPU 2.2K TO 3V3_DU_ECNC PU 4.7K TO 3V3_DUSystem Management Bus bidirectional data line.
SMB_ALERT#B15I CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
GPIO Si
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /ToleranceHM961-QM87/HM86Carrier BoardDescription
GPO0A93
GPO1B54
GPO2B57
GPO3B63
GPI0A54PU 47K TO 3V3
GPI1A63PU 47K TO 3V3
GPI2A67PU 47K TO 3V3
GPI3A85PU 47K TO 3V3
nals Descriptions
O CMOS3.3V / 3.3V
I CMOS3.3V / 3.3VGeneral 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.
PowerPrimary power input: +12V nominal. All available VCC_12V pins on the connector(s) shall be used.
Standby power input: +5.0V nominal. If VCC5_SBY is used, all
available VCC_5V_SBY pins on the connector(s) shall be used. Only
used for standby and suspend functions. May be left unconnected if
these functions are not used in the system design.
Power
Ground - DC power and signal and AC signal return path.
All available GND connector pins shall be used and tied to Carrier
Board GND plane.
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Standby Power LED
This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.
Standby
Power LED
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 HM961-QM87/HM86.
Important:
Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink
onto HM961-QM87/HM86.
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Installing HM961-QM87/HM86 onto a Carrier Board
Important:
The carrier board (COM331-B) used in this section is for reference purpose only and
may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on
how to install HM961-QM87/HM86 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 HM961-QM87/HM86 with the heat sink’s mounting
holes aligned with HM961-QM87/HM86 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
HM961-QM87/HM86.
Fan connector
9. Grasping HM961-QM87/HM86 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.
10. Press HM961-QM87/HM86 down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express
connectors of the carrier board.
HM961-QM87/HM86
Carrier board
11. Use the provided mounting screws to secure HM961-QM87/HM86 with heat sink to the
carrier board. The photo below shows the locations of the long/short mounting screws.
COM Express connectors on
HM961-QM87/HM86
COM Express connectors
on the carrier board
Long screws
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Installing the COM Express Debug Card
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual
board. These illustrations are for reference only.
1. COMe-LINK1 is the COM Express debug card designed for COM Express Basic modules to
debug and display signals and codes of COM Express modules.
COMe-LINK1
COMe-DEBUG Connector
COM Express
Connectors
Top view
2. Connect the COMe-DEBUG card to COMe-LINK1 via a cable.
COMe-DEBUG
Code Review
Control
COM Express
Type Display
COM Express
Power Display
Cable
COMe-DEBUGCOMe-LINK1
80 Port Display
LPC
COMe-LINK1/2
Connector
COM Express
Signal Display
Power/Reset/
Sleep/LID control
Bottom view
COM Express
Connectors
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3. Fasten bolts with mounting screws through mounting holes to be fixed in place.
Mounting screws
Bolts
4. Use the provided bolts to fix the COMe-LINK1 debug card onto the carrier board.
5. Align the mounting hole on the heat sink with the mounting hole on the module and
secure the heat sink onto the module by a mounting screw from the bottom side of the
module.
Bottom side of heat sinkBottom side of module
Mounting hol
Mounting
screw
eMounting hole
COMe-DEBUG
Bolts
COMe-LINK1
Carrier Board
Fan connector
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6. Grasp HM961-QM87/HM86 with the heat sink by its edges and position them down firmly
on the top of the COMe-LINK1 debug card.
Cable
COMe-DEBUG
7. Use the long mounting screws to secure them on the top of the COMe-LINK1 debug card
and the carrier board. The photo below shows the locations of long mounting screws.
Chapter 3
COM Express Module
COMe-LINK1
Carrier Board
Side View of the Module, Debug Card and Carrier Board
Cable
COMe-DEBUG
Long screws
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Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup
Chapter 4
Legends
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
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.
KEYsFunction
Right and Left ArrowsMoves the highlight left or right to select a
menu.
Up and Down ArrowsMoves the highlight up or down between
submenus or fi elds.
<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
<F4>Saves and reset the setup program.
<Enter>Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted
submenu
Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there are more
available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through all
the available fields.
Submenu
When ““ appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains
additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to
that field and press <Enter>.
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AMI BIOS Setup Utility
Main
The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Advanced
Main
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Project Version
Build Date and Time
System Language
System Date
System Time
Access Level
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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.
Save & ExitChipset
Choose the system default
language
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
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.
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Advanced
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Save & ExitChipsetBootSecurity
System ACPI Parameters.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
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 settings.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State
Resume by PME
Resume by RTC Alarm
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[S3 only (Suspend to...]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Select 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 and Reset
ESC: Exit
ACPI Sleep State
Select the highest ACPI sleep state that the system will enter when the Suspend
button is pressed.
S3(STR) Enable the Suspend to RAM function.
Resume by PME
PC Health Status
This section displays the hardware health monitor.
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Advanced
System Hardware Monitor
EC Version
CPU Smart Fan
CPU Temperature
CPU FAN Speed
VCore
DDR
1V05
Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
2014.03.04 v1.2
[Enabled]
: +30 C
: 3878 RPM
: +1.730 V
: +1.346 V
: +1.049 V
CPU Smart Fan
Enable or disable the CPU smart fan.
Enable/ Disable CPU
SmartFan
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
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 alarm 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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Advanced
CPU Confi guration
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4102E CPU @ 1.60GHz
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
EIST Technology
CPU C3 State
CPU C6 State
CPU C7 State
L1 Data Cache
L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Hyper-threading
Active Processor Cores
Limit CPUID Maximum
Intel Virtualization Technology
EIST
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Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized
for Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled
for other OS (OS not
optimized for
Hyper-Threading
Technology). When
Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is
enabled.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
Hyper-threading
Enable this field for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for Hyper-Threading
technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
EIST
This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology.
Active Processor Cores
Enables number of cores in each processor package.
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 Vanderpool Technology.
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SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure the settings of SATA device.
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
Serial ATA Port 0
Software Preserve
Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Serial ATA Port 2
Software Preserve
Serial ATA Port 4
Software Preserve
Serial ATA Port 5
Software Preserve
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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
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
SATA Controller(s)
This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA device.
SATA Mode Selection
Determinehow the Serial ATA 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)
When AHCI mode is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following
information:
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
Serial ATA Port 0
Software Preserve
Port 0
SATA Device Type
Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Port 1
SATA Device Type
Serial ATA Port 2
Software Preserve
Port 2
SATA Device Type
Serial ATA Port 4
Software Preserve
Port 4
SATA Device Type
Serial ATA Port 5
Software Preserve
Port 5
SATA Device Type
[Enabled]
[AHCI]
PIONEER DVD-RW ATAPI
N/A
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
ST31000333AS (1000.2GB)
SUPPORTED
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
ST3640323AS (640.1GB)
SUPPORTED
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
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Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
When RAID mode is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following
information:
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
Smart Response Technology
Serial ATA Port 0
Software Preserve
Port 0
SATA Device Type
Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Port 1
SATA Device Type
Serial ATA Port 2
Software Preserve
Port 2
SATA Device Type
Serial ATA Port 4
Software Preserve
Port 4
SATA Device Type
Serial ATA Port 5
Software Preserve
Port 5
SATA Device Type
[Enabled]
[RAID]
[Enabled]
PIONEER DVD-RW ATAPI
N/A
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
ST31000333AS (1000.2GB)
SUPPORTED
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
ST3640323AS (640.1GB)
SUPPORTED
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.
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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Smart Response Technology
This field is used to enable or disable the Smart Response Technology.
Port 0/1/2/4/5
Enable or disable the Serial ATA port.
SATA Device Type
Identify the Serial ATA port which is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
This section is used to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology.
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Advanced
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
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[Disabled]
Enable or disable Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology
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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AMT Configuration
This section configures the parameters of Active Management Technology.
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Advanced
Intel AMT
Un-Confi gure ME
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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Enable/ Disable Intel(R)
Active Management Technology BIOS Extension.
Note: iAMT H/W is
always enabled.
This option just controls
the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional fi rmware
in the SPI device.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
Intel AMT
Enable or disable the AMT function.
Un-Configure ME
Select Enabled to unconfigure the ME function without the need for a password.
USB Configuration
This section is used to configure parameters of the USB device.
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Advanced
USB Confi guration
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
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]
[Disabled]
[20 sec]
[20 sec]
[Auto]
Legacy USB Support
Enabled
Enable legacy USB.
Auto
Disable support for legacy when no USB devices are connected.
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 and Reset
ESC: Exit
Disabled
Keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without the EHCI hand-off support. The chane of EHCI
ownership should be claimed by the EHCI driver.
USB transfer time-out
Select the time-out value for Control, Bulk and Interrupt transfers.
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Device reset time-out
Select the command timeout for the USB mass storage device to start.
Device power-up delay
Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host
Controller. “Auto” is the default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a Hub port the
delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
PCH-FW Configuration
This section is used to configure parameters of the Management Engine Technology.
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Advanced
Confi gure Management
ME FW Version
ME Firmware Mode
ME Firmware Type
ME Firmware SKU
Firmware Update Confi guration
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9.0.10.1372
Normal Mode
Full Sku Firmware
5MB
Engine Technology
Parameters.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
Firmware Update Configuration
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Advanced
ME FW Image Re-Flash
[Disabled]
Enable/Disable Me FW
Image Re-Flash function.
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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Network Stack
This section is used to enable or disable UEFI network stack.
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Advanced
Network Stack
[Disabled]
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Enable/Disable UEFI
network stack.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
When Network Stack is set to enabled, it will display the following information:
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Advanced
Network Stack
Ipv4 PXE Support
Ipv6 PXE Support
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enable/Disable UEFI
network stack.
Ipv4 PXE Support
When enabled, Ipv4 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not
be created.
Ipv6 PXE Support
When enabled, Ipv6 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not
be created.
Enter:
+/-:
F1:
F2:
F3:
F4:
ESC:
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Select Screen
Select Item
Select
Change Opt.
General Help
Previous Values
Optimized Defaults
Save and Reset
Exit
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WatchDog Configuration
This field is used to enable or disable the Watchdog timer function.
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Advanced
Enable/Disable IT8518
WatchDog1 function
[Disabled]
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WatchDog Timer.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
This section is used to configure the parameters of Gigabit Ethernet device.
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Advanced
Click to confi gure the
PORT CONFIGURATION MENU
NIC Confi guration
Blink LEDs (range 0-15 seconds)
PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION
UEFI Driver:
Adapter PBA:
Chip Type:
PCI Device ID
PCI Bus: Device: Function:
Link Status
Factory MAC Address:
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0
Intel(R) 1GbE DEV 5.1.00
FFFFFF-OFF
Intel PCH LPT
153A
0:25:0
[Disconnected]
88:88:88:88:87:88
network device port.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
Blink LEDs
Blink LEDs for the specified duration (up to 15 seconds).
Link Status
This field indicates the link status of the network device.
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NIC Configuration
This field is used to configure the network device.
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Advanced
Change link speed and
Link Speed
Wake on LAN
[AutoNeg]
[Enabled]
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duplex for current port.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save Changes and
Reset
ESC: Exit
Link Speed
Selects the link speed and duplex for the current network port.
Wake on LAN
Enables this option to wake the system with a magic packet.
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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Advanced
Chipset
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BootSecurity
Save & Exit
PCH Parameters
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
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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
i217 LAN Controller
Wake on LAN
Restore AC Power Loss
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1.4.0.0
QM87
05/C2
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Power On]
PCI Express Confi guration
settings.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
i217 LAN Controller
Enable or disable onboard NIC.
Wake on LAN
Set this field to enable to wake up the system via the onboard LAN or via a LAN card
that supports the remote wake up function.
PCI Express Configuration
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Chipset
PCI Express Confi guration
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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PCI Express Root Port 1
Settings.
PCI Express Root Port 1 to PCI Express Root Port 7
Control the PCI Express Root Port.
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Chipset
PCI Express Root Port 1
PCIe Speed
[Enabled]
[Gen1]
Control the PCI Express
Root Port.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
Restore AC Power Loss
Power-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.
Power-on
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on.
Last State
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.
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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PCIe Speed
Select the PCIe Speed: Gen1 or Gen 2.
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USB Configuration
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Chipset
USB Confi guration
XHCI Mode
[Auto]
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Mode of operation of
XHCI Controller.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
XHCI Mode
Select the operation mode of the XHCI controller. These options are Smart Auto, Auto,
Enabled, Disabled and Manual.
PCH Azalia Configuration
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Chipset
PCH Azalia Confi guration
Azalia
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[Enabled]
Control detection of the
Azalia device.
Disable= Azalia will be
unconditionally disabled
Enabled= Azalia will be
unconditionally enabled
Auto=Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled
otherwise.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
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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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Haswell
1.4.0.0
Unsupported
Confi g Graphics Settings.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
Graphics Configuration
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Chipset
Graphics Confi guration
IGFX VBIOS Version
IGfx Frequency
Primary Display
Internal Graphics
DVMT Pre-Allocated
LCD Control
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2175
800 MHz
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[32MB]
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
F4: Save and Reset
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.
Internal Graphics
Keep IGD enabled based on setup options.
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DVMT Pre-Allocated
Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal
Graphics Device. Please refer to the screen shown below.
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Chipset
Graphics Confi guration
IGFX VBIOS Version
IGfx Frequency
Primary Display
Internal Graphics
DVMT Pre-Allocated
LCD Control
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Select DVMT5.0 PreAllocated (Fixed) 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
F4:
Save and Reset
ESC:
Exit
LCD Control
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Chipset
LCD Control
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Secondary IGFX Boot Display
LCD Panel Type
LCD Channel Type
LCD Panel Color Depth
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[CRT]
[LFP]
[Type 3 1024x768...]
[Single]
[18-Bit]
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
F4:
Save and Reset
ESC:
Exit
Secondary IGFX Boot Display
Select secondary display device.
LCD Panel Type
Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup
item. Please refer to the screen shown below.
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Chipset
Select LCD panel used
18 Bit
18 Bit
18 Bit
36 Bit
36 Bit
36 Bit
36 Bit
18 Bit
36 Bit
36 Bit
36 Bit
24 Bit
48 Bit
36 Bit
48 Bit
48 Bit
by Internal Graphics
Device by selecting the
appropriate setup item.
Enter:
+/-:
F1:
F2:
F3:
F4:
ESC:
[CRT]
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
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Select Screen
Select Item
Select
Change Opt.
General Help
Previous Values
Optimized Defaults
Save and Reset
Exit
LCD Channel Type
Select the LCD Channel Type. The option is dual or single.
LCD Panel Color Depth
Select the color mode of the LCD display. The option is 24-bit or 18-bit.
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.
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NB PCIe Configuration
This section is used to configure settings NB PCI Express settings.
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Chipset
NB PCIe Confi guration
PEG0 - Gen X
Enable PEG
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[Auto]
[Enabled]
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
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
PEG0-Gen X
Configure PEG0 Gen1-Gen3.
Enable PEG
Enable or disable the PEG.
Memory Configuration
This section only display 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)
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
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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
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
Boot
Main
Advanced
Boot Confi guration
Setup Prompt Timeout
Bootup NumLock State
Quiet Boot
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1
Boot Option #2
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
Hard Drive BBS Priorities
CSM Parameters
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Setup Prompt Timeout
Select the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF)
denotes indefinite waiting.
Bootup NumLock State
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the
system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the
number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
Boot
Security
1
[On]
[Disabled]
[P0: PIONEER DVD-RW...]
[Intel Volume1]
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 and Reset
ESC: Exit
Quiet Boot
Enable or disable the quiet boot function.
Boot Option #1 and #2
Set the order of the system boot.
Hard Driver BBS Priorities
Set the order of the legacy devices in this group.
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CSM Parameters
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
F4: Save and Reset
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.
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
Administrator Password
Set the administrator password.
User Password
Set the user password.
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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
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
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Save & Exit
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Advanced
Main
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
P0: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-221L
Intel Volume1
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.
Chipset
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BootSecurity Save & Exit
Reset the system after
saving the changes.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save and Reset
ESC: Exit
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE.
Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.
To execute the utility, type:
A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n
then press <Enter>.
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done
done
done
done
done
done
done
.
After finishing BIOS update, please turn off the AC power. Wait about 10 seconds and then
turn on the AC power again.
|
|
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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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 8)
Chapter 5
Auto Run Page (For Windows 7)
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Auto Run Page (For Windows XP)
Microsoft Framework 3.5 (For Windows XP)
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)
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.
.
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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Audio Drivers (For COM331-B Carrier Board)
To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers (for COM331-B Carrier Board” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the
audio driver. Click Next.
2. Follow the remainder of the steps
on the screen; clicking “Next”
each time you finish a step.
3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will allow the
new software installation to take
effect.
Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows XP)
The LAN drivers for Windows XP supporting on the HM961-QM87/HM86 system board has to
be installed manually. When you want to install the LAN driver for Windows XP, please follow
the steps below to accomplish the installation.
1. Launch the Hardware
Update Wizard for the
selected device. Select
"Update Driver."
2. Choose "Install from a list or
specific location (Advanced)"
and click "Next" to continue
the installation.
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3. Choose the option "Don't
search. I will choose the
driver to install" in order to
select the device driver from
a list, and click "Next."
4. Select a hardware type:
DVD/CD-ROM drives. Then,
click "Next."
6. Insert the installation disk
and make sure the selected
drive is correct.
(For 32-bit, the fi le name is “e1d5132.inf”.)
7. Select the device driver
you want to install for this
hardware and then click
"Next."
5. Select your hardware disk
and then click "Have Disk..."
8. Check the software you
are installing, Then, click
"Continue Anyway" to start
the installation.
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9. Click "Finish" to close the wizard.
10. After completing the instal-
lation, the Network adapters
"Intel(R) Ethernet Connection
I217LM" will appear on the
computer management list.
Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows 7/8)
To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the
driver. Click Next.
2. Click “I accept the terms
in the license agreement”
then click “Next”.
3. Select the program featuers
you want installed then
click Next.
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4. Click Install to begin the
installation.
5. After completing installation, click Finish.
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
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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 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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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.
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.
Intel Rapid Start Technology (For Windows 7/8)
The Intel Rapid Start Technology is a utility that allows your system to wake up and run faster.
To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Start Technology” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install
the utility. Click Next.
2. Click ON and select the Advanced
Settings to enable the Intel Rapid
Start Technology. Then, click Save.
6. Click Finish.
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Infineon TPM Drivers and Tools (option)
To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu.
1. The setup program is preparing
to install the driver.
2. The setup program is now ready
to install the utility. Click Next.
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”.
6. Click Install.
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7. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ package prior to
installing the utility. Click Install.
8. The setup program is currently
installing the Microsoft Visual
C++ package.
10. Click “Yes“ to restart your system.
9. 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.
Chapter 5
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);
}
//Pin4-7 Output Mode
Write_EC_Data(0xBB, 0x02);
Delay;
Data = Get_EC_Data(0xBB);
Data >>= 4;
Return Data ;
}
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Chapter 7 - RAID (HM961-QM87)
The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 5 and RAID 10.
RAID Levels
RAID 0 (Striped Disk Array without Fault Tolerance)
RAID 0 uses two new identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved
stacks. Data is divided into stripes and each stripe is written alternately between two disk
drives. This improves the I/O performance of the drives at different channel; however it is not
fault tolerant. A failed disk will result in data loss in the disk array.
Settings
To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required.
1. Connect the Serial ATA drives.
2. Configure Serial ATA in the AMI BIOS.
3. Configure RAID in the RAID BIOS.
4. Install the RAID driver during OS installation.
5. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Drivers.
RAID 1 (Mirroring Disk Array with Fault Tolerance)
RAID 1 copies and maintains an identical image of the data from one drive to the other drive.
If a drive fails to function, the disk array management software directs all applications to the
other drive since it contains a complete copy of the drive’s data. This enhances data protection
and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or an existing drive and
a new drive but the size of the new drive must be the same or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 5
RAID 5 stripes data and parity information across hard drives. It is fault tolerant and provides
better hard drive performance and more storage capacity.
RAID 10 (Mirroring and Striping)
RAID 10 is a combination of data striping and data mirroring providing the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1. Use four new drives or an existing drive and three new drives for this
configuration.
Step 1: Connect the Serial ATA Drives
Refer to chapter 2 for details on connecting the Serial ATA drives.
Important:
1. Make sure you have installed the Serial ATA drives and connected the data cables
otherwise you won’t be able to enter the RAID BIOS utility.
2. Treat the cables with extreme caution especially while creating RAID. A damaged
cable will ruin the entire installation process and operating system. The system will
not boot and you will lost all data in the hard drives. Please give special attention
to this warning because there is no way of recovering back the data.
Step 2: Configure Serial ATA in the AMI BIOS
1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS.
2. Configure Serial ATA in the appropriate fields.
3. Save the changes in the Save & Exit menu.
4. Reboot the system.
Step 3: Configure RAID in the RAID BIOS
When the system powers-up and all drives have been detected, the Intel RAID BIOS status
message screen will appear. Press the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter the utility.
The utility allows you to build a RAID system on Serial ATA drives.
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Step 4: Install the RAID Driver During OS Installation
The RAID driver must be installed during the Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 installation using the F6 installation method. This is required in order to install the operating system onto a
hard drive or RAID volume when in RAID mode or onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode.
1. Start Windows Setup by booting from the installation CD.
2. Press <F6> when prompted in the status line with the ‘Press F6 if you need to install a
third party SCSI or RAID driver’ message.
3. Press <S> to “Specify Additional Device”.
4. At this point you will be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Insert
the RAID driver diskette.
5. Locate for the drive where you inserted the diskette then select RAID or AHCI controller
that corresponds to your BIOS setup. Press <Enter> to confirm.
You have successfully installed the driver. However you must continue installing the OS. Leave
the floppy disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots itself because Windows setup will
need to copy the files again from the floppy disk to the Windows installation folders. After
Windows setup has copied these files again, remove the floppy diskette so that Windows setup
can reboot as needed.
Step 5: Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility
The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility can be installed from within Windows. It allows
RAID volume management (create, delete, migrate) from within the operating system. It will
also display useful SATA device and RAID volume information. The user interface, tray icon
service and monitor service allow you to monitor the current status of the RAID volume and/
or SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage
subsystem.
1. Insert the provided CD into an optical drive.
2. Click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility” on the main menu.
3. Setup is ready to install
the utility. Click Next.
4. Read the license agreement and click “I accept
the terms in the License
Agreement.“ Then, click
Next.
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5. Go through the readme
document to view system
requirements and installation information then click
Next.
6. Click Next to install to
the default folder or click
change to choose another
destination folder.
8. Click “Yes, I want to restart
this computer now” to
complete the installation
and then click Finish.
7. Confirm the installation and
click Next.
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Chapter 8 - Intel AMT Settings (HM961-QM87)
Chapter 8
Enable Intel® AMT in the AMI BIOS
Overview
Intel Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) combines hardware and software solution to
provide maximum system defense and protection to networked systems.
The hardware and software information are stored in non-volatile memory. With its built-in
manageability and latest security applications, Intel
• Discover
Allows remote access and management of networked systems even while PCs are powered off;
significantly reducing desk-side visits.
• Repair
Remotely repair systems after OS failures. Alerting and event logging help detect problems
quickly to reduce downtime.
• Protect
Intel AMT’s System Defense capability remotely updates all systems with the latest security
software. It protects the network from threats at the source by proactively blocking incoming
threats, reactively containing infected clients before they impact the network, and proactively
alerting when critical software agents are removed.
®
AMT provides the following functions.
1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS.
2. In the Advanced menu, select AMT Configuration.
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Advanced
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Save & ExitChipsetBootSecurity
ACPI Power Management
Confi guration
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit
3. In the Advanced menu, select Enable in the AMT field.
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Advanced
Intel AMT
Un-Confi gure ME
Disable ME
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enable/Disable Intel(R)
Active Management Technology BIOS Extension.
Note: iAMT H/W is
always enabled.
This option just controls
the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional fi rmware
in the SPI device.
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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4. In the Save & Exit menu, select Save Changes and Reset then select OK.
Main
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
Launch EFI Shell from fi lesystem device
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Advanced
Chipset
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BootSecurity Save & Exit
Reset the system after
saving the changes.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit
Enable Intel® AMT in the Intel® Management
Engine BIOS Extension (MEBX) Screen
1. When the system reboots, the following message will be displayed. Press <Ctrl-P> as
soon as the message is displayed; as this message will be displayed for only a few seconds.
American
Megatrends
Version 2. 15. 1236. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Date: 12/17/2013 21:22:35 Ver: 1AQQW025
Press <Ctrl+P> to enter MEBX setup menu
Press <Ctrl+Alt+F1> Remote Assistance
Press <Del> to enter setup
2. You will be prompted for a password. The default password is “admin”. Enter the default
password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME Password then press Enter.
Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v9.0.0.0024/Intel(R) ME v9.0.10.1372
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
MAIN MENU
MEBx Login
> Intel (R) ME General Settings
> Intel (R) AMT Confi guration
18. In the User Consent menu, select User Opt-in then press Enter. Select None then
press Enter.
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Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
USER CONSENT
User Opt-in < KVM>
Opt-in Confi gurable from Remote IT
< Enabled>
< Enabled>
NONE
KVM
ALL
19. In the User Consent menu, select Opt-in Configurable from Remote IT then press
Enter. Select Disable Remote Control of KVM Opt-in Policy then press Enter.
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Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
USER CONSENT
User Opt-in < KVM>
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29. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. Select
Activate Network Access then press Enter. Type Y then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) AMT CONFIGURATION
Manageability Feature Selection
> SOL/IDER/KVM
> User Consent
Password Policy <Anytime>
Network Setup
>
Activate Netwok Access
Unconfi gure Network Access
> Remote Setup And Confi guration
> Power Control
34. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) Remote Setup And Configuration menu. Select Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 then press Enter. Type server
address then press Enter.
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Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
INTEL (R) REMOTE SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
Current Provisioning Mode
Provisioning Record
Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 _
Provisioning Server FQDN _
> RCFG
> TLS PSK
> TLS PKI
Provision Record is not present
Provisioning server address
[ESC] = Exit
35. In the Intel(R) Remote Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select Provi-
sioning Server FQDN then press Enter. Type FQDN of provisioning server then press
Enter.
Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v9.0.0.0024/Intel(R) ME v9.0.10.1372
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
INTEL (R) REMOTE SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
Current Provisioning Mode
Provisioning Record
Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 _
Provisioning Server FQDN
> RCFG
> TLS PSK
> TLS PKI
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
36. In the Intel(R) Remote Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select RCFG
then press Enter. Select Start Configuration, and type Y then press Enter.
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Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
42. In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select PKI DNS Suffix then press
Enter. Type PKI DNS Suffix then press Enter.
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Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
INTEL (R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION
Remote Confi guration ** <Enabled>
PKI DNS Suffi x _
> Manage Hashes
Enter PKI DNS Suffi x
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Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v9.0.0.0024/Intel(R) ME v9.0.10.1372
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
INTEL (R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION
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Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code
Appendix A
#include <stdio.h>
//-------------------------------------------------------------#defi ne EC_EnablePort 0x66
#defi ne EC_DataPort 0x62
//-------------------------------------------------------------void WriteEC(char,int);
void SetWDTime(int,int);
int GetWDTime(void);
//-------------------------------------------------------------main()
{
unsigned int countdown;
unsigned int input,count_h,count_l;
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep
code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the
message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in
the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during
the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:
CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.
Important:
Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 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 C - Troubleshooting
Appendix C
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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Appendix C
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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