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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission
limits.
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ...........................................97
Appendix C - System Error Message .............................................. 98
Appendix D - Troubleshooting ........................................................ 99
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Introduction
About this Manual
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.
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Static Electricity Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components
or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical
damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag
until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold
modules or connectors by their ends.
1
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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Introduction
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 HR900-B board
One drivers/utilities disk
One QR (Quick Reference)
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.
Optional Items
COM630-B carrier board kit
Heat spreader
Heat sink with fan
Heat spreader with heat sink and fan
The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the
information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or
models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in
your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.
Before Using the System 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.
• Supports 8 USB ports (USB 1.1/2.0 host controllers)
• Supports 4 PCI slots (PCI 2.3 interface)
• Supports PCIe x16/SDVO/HDMI/Display Port switchable
interface
- Uses QM67's DDI (Digital Display Interface) Port B for
SDVO/HDMI and DDI Port C for Display Port/HDMI
- VBIOS default setting at Port C only; VBIOS settings
modified upon request
• Supports 1 PCIE x16 interface
- Supports Gen 3.0 (3rd generation processors)
- Supports Gen 2.0 (2nd generation processors)
• Supports 5 PCIE x1 interfaces
• Supports LPC interface
• Supports SMBus interface
• Supports IDE interface
• Supports 8-bit Digital I/O
• Monitors CPU temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors CPU fan speed and failure alarm
• Monitors Vcore/V
• Watchdog timer function
GFX
/1.5V voltages and failure alarm
BIOS
Power
Consumption
OS Support
Temperature
Humidity
Power
Certification
PCB
•
64Mbit UEFI SPI BIOS
• 54.70 W with i7-2710QE at 2.10GHz and 2x 4GB DDR3 SODIMM
• Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Professional x64 & SP2 (64-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x64 & SP1 (64-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x86 (32-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x64 (64-bit)
o
• 0
C to 60oC
• 10% to 90%
• Input: 12V, 5VSB (optional), VCC_RTC
• CE, FCC Class B, UL, RoHS
• Dimensions
- Basic COM Express form factor
- 95mm (3.74”) x 125mm (4.9”)
• Compliance
- PICMG COM Express R1.0 basic form factor, Type 2
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Features
Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset
at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
DDR3
DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. The advantages of DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a
lower power than DDR2.
Graphics
The integrated Intel® HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics
performance and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video
and 3D graphics with outstanding graphics responsiveness. These enhancements
deliver the performance and compatibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s
business applications. Supports LVDS, VGA and DDI interfaces for display outputs.
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Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification.
With speed of up to 3Gb/s (SATA 2.0) and 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard
drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate
is 100MB/s. The bandwidth of the SATA 3.0 will be limited by carrier board design.
Gigabit LAN
The Intel 82579LM Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Board Layout
Socket G2
rPGA 988B
DDR3_1 SODIMM
DDR3_2 SODIMM
1
CPU fan
Clear CMOS
(JP1)
1
Intel
82579LM
Standby
Power LED
SPI Flash
BIOS
Intel
QM67
Top View
12
D1
COM Express connector
C1
B1
COM Express connector
A1A110
Buttom View
D110
C110
B110
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Mechanical Diagram
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91.00
87.00
0.00
4.00
0.00
4.00
125.00
0.00
4.00
76.00
87.00
117.00
117.00
121.00
1
121.00
91.00
87.00
95.00
0.00
4.00
Ø2.70(*6 pcs)
Top View
70.20
12.50
Bottom View
14.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
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Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk
drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you
can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap
is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
System Memory
The system board is equipped with two 204-pin SODIMM sockets that support
DDR3 memory modules.
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on
the board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the board
and components.
Standby
Power LED
DDR3_2
DDR3_1
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Installing the DIM 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.
2
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5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply fi rm even pressure to each end of the
module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fi ngers on the edge of
the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.
6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into
position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly
locked into position.
Clip
Clip
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CPU
Overview
The system board is equipped with a surface mount rPGA 988B CPU socket.
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble
the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only.
Installing the CPU
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 rPGA 988B
socket on the board.
2
4. Make sure the screw is in
its unlock position. If it’s
not, use a screwdriver to
turn the screw to its unlock
position.
Screw in unlocked
position
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5. Position the CPU above the
socket. The gold triangular
mark on the CPU must
align with pin 1 of the CPU
socket.
Important:
Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the
pins.
6. Insert the CPU into the
socket until it is seated in
place. The CPU will fi t in
only one orientation and
can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Use
a screwdriver to turn the
screw to its lock position.
Gold triangular mark
Pin 1
Screw in locked
position
Important:
Do not force the CPU into
the socket. Forcing the
CPU into the socket may
bend the pins and damage
the CPU.
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Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Data
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3
2
1
1-2 On: Normal
(default)
If you encounter the following,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
you can reconfi gure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set the jumper back to
its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
Clear CMOS Data
3
2
1
2-3 On:
JP1
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Connectors
CPU Fan Connector
Sense
Power
Ground
Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board.
The cooling fan will provide adequate airfl ow throughout the chassis to prevent
overheating the CPU and board components.
BIOS Setting
“Module Board H/W Monitor” submenu in the Advanced menu of the BIOS will
display the current speed of the cooling fan. Refer to chapter 3 of the manual for
more information.
1
3
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COM Express Connectors
The COM Express connectors are used to interface the HR900-B COM Express
board to a carrier board. Connect the COM Express connectors (lcoated on the
solder side of the board) to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board.
Refer to the “Installing HR900-B onto a Carrier Board” section for more information.
2
COM Express Connectors
Refer to the following pages for the pin functions of these connectors.
DDPB_HPD
SDVO_CTRLDATAHDMI Control Data.
SDVO_CTRLCLKHDMI Control Clock
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DDI Port C
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Hardware Installation
COM Express BTB
Connector Pin No.
D65
D66
D68
D69
D71
D72
D74
D75
C71
C72
C74
C83
D83
QM67 Digital Display Interface Signal (Port C)
Display Port HDMI/DVI
DDPC_[0]P: Display Port Lane 0DDPC_[0]P: TMDSC_DATA2
DDPC_[0]N: Lane 0 complementDDPC_[0]N: TMDSC_DATA2B
DDPC_[1]P: Display Port Lane 1DDPC_[1]P: TMDSC_DATA1
DDPC_[1]N: Lane 1 complementDDPC_[1]N: TMDSC_DATA1B
DDPC_[2]P: Display Port Lane 2DDPC_[2]P: TMDSC_DATA0
DDPC_[2]N: Lane 2 complementDDPC_[2]N: TMDSC_DATA0B
DDPC_[3]P: Display Port Lane 3DDPC_[3]P: TMDSC_CLK
DDPC_[3]N: Lane 3 complementDDPC_[3]N: TMDSC_CLKB
DDPC_AUX_P
DDPC_AUX_N
DDPC_HPDDDPC_HPD
SDVO_CTRLDATAHDMI Control Data.
SDVO_CTRLCLKHDMI Control Clock
!
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Hardware Installation
Standby Power LED
Standby
Power LED
This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.
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Cooling Option
Heat Sink with Cooling Fan
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Hardware Installation
Top View of the Heat Sink
1
Bottom View of the Heat Sink
2
• “1” and “2” denote the locations of the
thermal pads designed to contact the
corresponding components that are on
HR900-B.
• Remove the plastic covering from the
thermal pads prior to mounting the
heat sink onto HR900-B.
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Dimensions
2.00
34.60
34.60
8.00
24.60
4.00
87.00
95.00
4.00
4.00
95.00
87.00
76.00
Cooler
1
Module PCB
Module PCB The height
of the highest parts
3.50
1.60
Standoff
Carrier Board
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Installing HR900-B onto a Carrier Board
Important:
The carrier board 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 HR900-B onto the carrier board of your
choice.
1. The photo below shows the locations of the mounting holes.
Mounting hole
2
2. Insert the provided mounting screws into the mounting holes - from the bottom through the top of the carrier board.
Mounting screws
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3. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the
board, fasten a bolt into the screw.
Bolts
4. The photo below shows the solder side of the board with the screws already
fi xed in place.
Mounting screw
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5. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts already fi xed in place.
Bolts
2
6. Position the heat sink on top of HR900-B with the heat sink’s mounting holes
aligned with HR900-B’s mounting holes. Insert one of the provided long
screws into the mounting hole shown in the photo below.
Mounting hole
Long screw
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7. From the bottom of the board, fasten the provided bolt into the screw and
then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on HR900-B.
Fan connector
Bolt
8. Grasping HR900-B by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with
its mounting holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also
align the COM Express connectors of the two boards to each other.
COM Express connectors
on HR900-B
COM Express connectors
on the carrier board
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9. Press HR900-B down fi rmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express
connectors of the carrier board.
HR900-B
Carrier board
2
10. Use the provided mounting screws to secure HR900-B with heat sink to the
carrier board. The photo below shows the locations of the long/short mounting screws.
Long screws
Short screws
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BIOS Setup
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup
Overview
The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features
found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to confi gure the system and
save the confi guration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even
when the power is off. In general, the information stored in the CMOS RAM of
the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a confi guration change has been made
such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.
It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfi gure the BIOS settings.
Note:
The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board; therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear
the same as the actual one. These screens are for reference purpose
only.
Default Configuration
Most of the confi guration settings are either predefi ned according to the Load Op-
timal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected
and confi gured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you
may need to change depending on your system confi guration.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are keyboard commands. The commands are available at the right side of
each setup screen.
The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you
power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory
count begins. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will
appear on the screen. If the message disappears before you respond, restart the
system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing
the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
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Legends
BIOS Setup
3
Keys
Right and Left arrows
Up and Down arrows
<Esc>
+ (plus key)
- (minus key)
Tab
<F1>
<F4>
<Enter>
Function
Moves the highlight left or right to
select a menu.
Moves the highlight up or down
between submenus or fi elds.
Exits to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Scrolls forward through the values
or options of the highlighted fi eld.
Scrolls backward through the values
or options of the highlighted fi eld.
Selects a fi eld.
Displays General Help.
Saves and exits the Setup program.
Press <Enter> to enter the high-
lighted submenu.
Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there
are more available fi elds not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow
keys to scroll through all the available fi elds.
Submenu
When ““ appears on the left of a particular fi eld, it indicates that a submenu
which contains additional options are available for that fi eld. To display the sub-
menu, move the highlight to that fi eld and press <Enter>.
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BIOS Setup
AMI BIOS Setup Utility
Main
The Main menu is the fi rst screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
Advanced
BootSecurity
Save & ExitChipset
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Core Version
Compliancy
Project Version
Build Date and Time
System Date
System Time
Access Level
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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.
American Megatrends
4.6.5.3
UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2
1APTJ 0.18 x64
02/01/2013 17:32:35
[Thu 01/01/2009]
[06:39:22]
Administrator
Set the Date. Use Tab to
switch between Date
elements.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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System Time
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours
from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds
from 00 to 59.
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BIOS Setup
Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to confi gure your system for basic operation.
Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled,
will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
Important:
Setting incorrect fi eld values may cause the system to malfunction.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
ACPI Settings
CPU Confi guration
SATA Confi guration
Intel TXT(LT) Confi guration
PCH-FW Confi guration
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Confi guration
USB Confi guration
F75387 Module Board H/W Monitor
Onboard ATA Controller Confi guration
WatchDog Confi guration
Network Stack
CPU PPM Confi guration
Advanced
Save & ExitChipsetBootSecurity
System ACPI Parameters
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
3
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Launch PXE OpROM
Enables or disables the boot option for legacy network devices.
Launch Storage OpROM
Enables or disables the boot option for legacy mass storage devices with option
ROM.
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ACPI Settings
This section is used to confi gure the ACPI settings.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
ACPI Settings
Enable ACPI Auto Confi guration
ACPI Sleep State
Resume by PME
Resume by RTC Alarm
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
ACPI Sleep State
Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the Suspend
button is pressed.
[Disabled]
[S3 (Suspend to RAM) ]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enables or Disables BIOS
ACPI Auto Confi guration.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function.
S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function.
Resume by PME
Enable this fi eld to use the PME signal to wake up the system (via PCI, PCIE,
onboard LAN and PS2 KB/MB).
Resume by RTC Alarm
When Enabled, the system uses the RTC to generate a wakeup event.
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BIOS Setup
CPU Confi guration
This section is used to confi gure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU
information.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
3
CPU Confi guration
Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-2710QE CPU @ 2.10GHz
Limit CUPID Maximum
Intel Virtualization Technology
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Supported
2100 MHz
206a7
d
4
Supported
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized
for Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled
for other OS (OS not
optimized for
Hyper-Threading
Technology). When
Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is
enabled.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Hyper-threading
Enable this fi eld for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for Hyper-
Threading technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for HyperThreading technology. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is
enabled.
Limit CUPID Maximum
The CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a value greater than
3. The default is Disabled because this problem does not exist in the Windows series operating systems. If you are using an operating system other
than Windows, this problem may occur. To avoid this problem, enable this
fi eld to limit the return value to 3 or less than 3.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this fi eld is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
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SATA Confi guration
This section is used to confi gure SATA functions.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
Serial ATA Port 0
Software Preserve
Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Serial ATA Port 4
Software Preserve
Serial ATA Port 5
Software Preserve
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
SATA Controller(s)
This fi eld is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA channels.
SATA Mode Selection
IDE Mode
This option confi gures 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).
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PCH-FW Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
BIOS Setup
3
ME FW Version
ME Firmware Mode
ME Firmware Type
ME Firmware SKU
Firmware Update Confi guration
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
8.0.3.1427
Normal Mode
Full Sku Firmware
5MB
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Anti-Theft Confi guration
This section is used to disable the PC at the hardware level in the event of loss
or theft.
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Advanced
Intel Anti-Theft Confi guration
Anti-Theft
Anti-Theft Recovery
Enter AT Suspend Mode
[Disabled]
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[Disabled]
Enable/Disable AT in
BIOS for testing only.
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Anti-Theft
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Enter AT Suspend Mode
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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USB Confi guration
This section is used to confi gure USB.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
USB Confi guration
USB Devices:
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
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[20 sec]
[20 sec]
[Auto]
Enables Legacy USB
support. AUTO option
disables legacy support if
no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB
devices available only for
EFI applications.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Legacy USB Support
Enabled
Enables legacy USB.
Auto
Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected.
Disabled
Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.
EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes that does not support EHCI hand-off. The EHCI
ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver.
USB transfer time-out
The time-out value for Bulk and Interrupt transfers.
Device reset time-out
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Selects the USB mass storage device start unit command timeout.
Device power-up delay
Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the
Host Controller. “Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a
Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
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F75387 Module Board H/W Monitor
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
=== Module Board H/W Monitor ===
Current CPU Temperature
Vcore
VGFX
+1.5(V)
+3.3(V)
Current CPU FAN Speed
CPU Smart Fan Mode Setting
Manual Value
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: +52.0 C
: +1.104 V
: +0.448 V
: +1.520 V
: +3.328
: N/A
[Manual Mode]
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Enables CPU SmartFan
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
CPU Smart Fan Mode Setting
The options are Manual Mode and PWM mode.
Manual Value
Allows you to manually enter the CPU fan’s speed.
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Onboard ATA Controller Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
PATA Primary Master
ATA Controller
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WatchDog Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
WatchDog function
Not Present
[IDE Mode]
[Disabled]
Select an operative mode
for ATA controller.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Enable/Disable
XC2C64A WatchDog
Timer.
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Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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WatchDog function
This fi eld is used to enable or disable the Watchdog timer function.
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Network Stack
BIOS Setup
3
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
Network Stack
[Disable Link]
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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
ESC: Exit
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CPU PPM Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
CPU PPM Confi guration
EIST
Turbo Mode
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
EIST
This fi eld is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technol-
ogy.
Turbo Mode
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enable/Disable Intel
SpeedStep
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Chipset
Confi gures relevant chipset functions.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
System Agent (SA) Confi guration
PCH-IO Confi guration
Advanced
Chipset
BootSecurity
BIOS Setup
3
Save & Exit
System Agent (SA)
Parameters
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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System Agent (SA) Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
System Agent Bridge Name
System Agent RC Version
VT-d Capability
VT-d
Graphics Confi guration
NB PCIe Confi guration
Memory Confi guration
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Graphics Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
Graphics Confi guration
IGFX VBIOS Version
IGfx Frequency
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Select which of IGFX/
PEG/PCI Graphics device
should be Primary Display
Or select SG for Switchable Gfx.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Primary Display
Auto When the system boots, it will auto detects the display de-
vice.
IGFX When the system boots, it will fi rst initialize the onboard
VGA.
PEG When the system boots, it will fi rst initialize the PCI Express
x16 graphics card.
Internal Graphics
Keeps IGD enabled based on the setup options.
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GTT Size
Selects the GTT Size. The options are 1MB and 2 MB.
Aperture Size
This fi eld is relevant to the memory-mapped graphics data of the PCIe x16.
Leave this in its default setting.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.
Gfx Low Power Mode
This option is applicable for SFF only. Enable or Disable the Gfx Low Power
Mode.
Graphics Performance Analyzers
3
Enable or disable Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers Counters.
LCD Control
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Chipset
LCD Control
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Secondary IGFX Boot Display
LCD Panel Type
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[CRT]
[Disabled]
[VBIOS Default]
Select the Video Device
which will be activated
during POST. This has no
effect if external graphics
present.
Secondary boot display
selection will appear based
on your selection.
VGA modes will be supported only on primary
display.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Primary IGFX Boot Display and Secondary IGFX Boot Display
The options are Disabled, CRT, EFP, LFP, EFP3 and EFP2.
LCD Panel Type
This fi eld is used to select the type of LCD panel used by the internal graph-
ics device.
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NB PCIe Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
NB PCIe Confi guration
PEG0 - Gen X
Display present
Enable PEG
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Display Present
Selects the display mode. The options are PCIe x16 and SDVO/HDMI/DP.
Enable PEG
To enable or disable the PEG.
[Gen1]
[PCIe x16]
[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
ESC: Exit
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Memory Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
BIOS Setup
3
Memory Information
Memory RC Version
Memory Frequency
Total Memory
DIMM#0
DIMM#2
CAS Latency (tCL)
Minimum delay time
CAS to RAS (tRCDmin)
Row Precharge (tRPmin)
Active to Precharge (tRASmin)
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1.0.0.1
1333 Mhz
4096 MB (DDR3)
Not Present
2048 MB (DDR3)
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Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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PCH-IO Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
Intel PCH RC Version
Intel PCH SKU Name
Intel PCH Rev ID
PCI Express Confi guration
PCH LAN Controller
Wake on LAN
High Precision Event Timer Confi guration
Restore AC Power Loss
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1.1.0.0
QM67
05/B3
[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
ESC: Exit
PCH LAN Controller
Enables or disables the PCH LAN Controller.
Wake on LAN Enable
Set this fi eld to Enabled to wake up the system via the onboard LAN or via a
LAN card that supports the remote wake up function.
Restore AC Power Loss
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.
On
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically
power-on.
Former-Sts
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the
state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power
is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns.
If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will
power-on when power returns.
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USB Confi guration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Setup
3
Chipset
EHCI1
EHCI2
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
EHCI1 and EHCI2
These fi elds are used to enable or disable USB 2.0.
PCI Express Confi guration
Control the USB EHCI
(USB 2.0) functions.
One EHCI controller must
always be enabled.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Chipset
PCI Express Clock Gating
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[Enabled]
Enable or disable PCI
Express Clock Gating for
each root port.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
PCI Express Clock Gating
Enables or disables PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.
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Boot
Main
Boot Confi guration
Bootup NumLock State
Quiet Boot
Fast Boot
CSM16 Module Version
Boot Option Priorities
CSM parameters
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Advanced
Boot
[On]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
07.69
Security
Save & ExitChipset
Select the Keyboard
NumLock state.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Bootup NumLock State
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By
default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the
numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
Quiet Boot
Enables or disables the quiet boot function.
Fast Boot
Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.
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Security
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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 must be 3 to 20 characters long.
Advanced
BootSecurity
BIOS Setup
3
Save & ExitChipset
Set Setup Administrator
Password.
Administrator Password
User Password
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Administrator Password
Sets the administrator password.
User Password
Sets the user password.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Save & Exit
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
Launch EFI Shell from fi le system device
Advanced
Chipset
BootSecuritySave & Exit
Reset the system after
saving the changes.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
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Save Changes and Reset
To save the changes, select this fi eld and then press <Enter>. A dialog box
will appear. Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made.
Discard Changes and Reset
To discard the changes, select this fi eld and then press <Enter>. A dialog box
will appear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.
Restore Defaults
To restore and load the optimized default values, select this fi eld and then
press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the setup options.
Save as User Defaults
To save changes done so far as user default, select this fi eld and then press
<Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to save values as user default.
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Restore User Defaults
To restore user default to all the setup options, select this fi eld and then
press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore user default.
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Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS fi le and a fl ash utility, AFUDOS.
EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the fi les.
Copyright (C)2008 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved.
AMI Firmware Update Utility(APTIO) v2.25
done
done
done
done
done
done
done
|
|
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After fi nishing BIOS update, please turn off the AC power. Wait about 10 seconds
and then turn on the AC power again.
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Notice: BIOS SPI ROM
1. The Intel® Management Engine has already been integrated into this system
board. Due to the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be
removed from this system board and used on another system board of the
same model.
2. The BIOS (SPI ROM) on this system board must be the original equipment
from the factory and cannot be used to replace one which has been utilized on
other system boards.
3. If you do not follow the methods above, the Intel
not be updated and will cease to be effective.
Note:
a. You can take advantage of fl ash tools to update the default
confi guration 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 confi rm that the MAC address should be burned or not.
®
Management Engine will
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Supported Software
Chapter 4 - 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”.
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Auto Run Pages (for Windows 7)
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Auto Run Pages (for Windows 8)
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Supported Software
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Supported Software
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
(for Windows XP only)
Note:
Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, make sure you have
updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3.
To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1” on the main menu.
1. Read the license agreement
carefully.
Click “I have read and
accept the terms of the
License Agreement” then
click Install.
2. Setup is now installing the
driver.
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3. Click Exit.
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Intel Chipset Device Software
The Intel Chipset Device Software is used for updating Windows INF fi les so that
the Intel chipset can be recognized and confi gured properly in the system.
To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Device Software” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the
utility. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement
then click Yes.
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3. Go through the readme
document for more installation tips then click Next.
4. After all setup operations
are done, click Next.
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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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Supported Software
Intel HD Graphics Drivers
Note:
Before installing Intel HD Graphics Drivers, make sure you have installed
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the
graphics driver. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement
then click Yes.
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3. Go through the readme
document for more installation tips then click Next.
4. Setup is currently installing
the driver. After installation
has completed, click Next.
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5. Click “Yes, I want to restart
this computer now.” then
click Finish.
Restarting the system will
allow the new software installlation to take effect.
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Intel Management Engine Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the
driver. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement
then click Yes.
3. Go through the readme
document for more installation tips then click Next.
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4. Setup is currently installing
the driver. After installation
has completed, click Next.
5. After completing installation, click Finish.
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Realtek Audio Drivers (Optional)
To install the driver, click “Realtek Audio Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click
Next.
2. Follow the remainder of the
steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you
fi nish a step.
3. Click “Yes, I want to restart
my computer now” then
click Finish.
Restarting the system will
allow the new software installation to take effect.
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Intel LAN Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the
driver. Click Next.
4
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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Supported Software
4. Click Install to begin the
installation.
5. After completing installation, click Finish.
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Supported Software
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only)
To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu.
1. The setup program is
confi guring the new
software installation.
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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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MyGuard Hardware Monitor
1. Locate for the MyGuard
folder in the provided disc.
2. In the MyGuard folder,
right-click on the “setup”
fi le.
3. Select Run As Administrator.
4. Double-click Setup.
Important:
Perform steps 1-3 only when
using Windows 7 or Windows
Vista.
5. Setup is ready to install the
utility. Click Next.
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6. Click Install to begin installation.
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7. Setup is currently installing
the utility.
8. After completing installation, click Finish to exit
setup.
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Supported Software
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Supported Software
DFI Utility
Click “DFI Utility” on the main menu, it provides Board Information, Watchdog,
SBDIO and Backlight information.
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Supported Software
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver
(for Windows XP only)
To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu.
1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next.
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2. To start installation, click
Next.
3. Click Finish. Reboot the
system for DirectX to take
effect.
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Supported Software
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 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. Setup is now installing the
utility. Click Next to continue.
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5. Click “Yes, I want to restart
my computer now” then
click Finish.
Restarting the system will
allow the new software installation to take effect.
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Supported Software
6. Run the Intel Matrix Storage Console utility to view
the hard drives’ confi gura-
tion.
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Supported Software
F6 Floppy
This is used to create a fl oppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows®
XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating
system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode.
1. Insert a blank fl oppy diskette.
2. Locate for the drivers in the CD then copy them to the fl oppy diskette. The
CD includes drivers for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The path to
the drivers are shown below.
32-bit
CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6fl py32
64-bit
CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6fl py64
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Supported Software
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.
3. Click Finish to exit installation.
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Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide
nLite
nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation
disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6
function key usually required during installation is no longer needed.
Note:
The installation steps below are based on nLite version 1.4.9. Installation procedures may slightly vary if you’re using another version of the
program.
1. Download the program from nLite’s offi cal website.
http://www.nliteos.com/download.html
A
2. Install nLite.
Important:
Due to it’s coding with Visual.Net, you may need to fi rst install .NET
Framework prior to installing nLite.
3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver fi les from Intel’s website. The drivers
you choose will depend on the operating system and chipset used by your
computer.
The downloaded driver fi les
should include iaahci.cat,
iaAHCI.inf, iastor.cat, iaStor.
inf, IaStor.sys, license.txt
and TXTSETUP.OEM.
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4. Insert the XP installation
disc into an optical drive.
5. Launch nLite. The Welcome
screen will appear. Click
Next.
6. Click Next to temporarily
save the Windows installation fi les to the designated
default folder.
If you want to save them
in another folder, click
Browse, select the folder
and then click Next.
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8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and
Bootable ISO. Click Next.
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9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder
to select the drivers you
will integrate. Click Next.
10. Select only the drivers
appropriate for the Windows version that you are
using and then click OK.
Integrating 64-bit drivers
into 32-bit Windows or
vice versa will cause fi le
load errors and failed installation.
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11. I f you are uncertain of
the southbridge chip used
on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI controllers and then click OK.
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12. Click Next.
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13. The program is currently
integrating the drivers
and applying changes to
the installation.
14. When the program is fi n-
ished applying the changes, click Next.
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15. To create an image, select
the Create Image mode
under the General section
and then click Next.
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16. Or you can choose to
burn it directly to a disc
by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the
General section.
Select the optical device
and all other necessary
settings and then click
Next.
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17. You have fi nished custom-
izing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Fin-ish.
Enter the BIOS utility to
confi gure the SATA con-
troller to RAID/AHCI. You
can now install Windows
XP.
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AHCI
The installation steps below will guide you in confi guring your SATA drive to AHCI
mode.
1. Enter the BIOS utility and confi gure the SATA controller to IDE mode.
2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6.
3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver fi les supported by the motherboard
chipset from Intel’s website.
Transfer the downloaded
driver fi les to C:\AHCI.
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4. Open Device Manager and
right click on one of the Intel Serial ATA Storage Controllers, then select Update Driver.
If the controller you select-
ed did not work, try selecting another one.
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5. In the Hardware Update
Wizard dialog box, select
“No, not this time” then
click Next.
6. Select “Install from a list
or specifi c location (Ad-
vanced)” and then click
Next.
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7. Select “Don’t search. I
will choose the driver
to install” and then click
Next.
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8. Click “Have Disk”.
9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf
and then click Open.
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10. Select the appropriate
AHCI Controller of your
hardware device and then
click Next.
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11. A warning message appeared because the selected SATA controller did
not match your hardware
device.
Ignore the warning and
click Yes to proceed.
12. Click Finish.
13. The system’s settings
have been changed. Windows XP requires that
you restart the computer.
Click Yes.
14. Enter the BIOS utility and
modify the SATA controller from IDE to AHCI. By
doing so, Windows will
work normally with the
SATA controller that is in
AHCI mode.
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Watchdog Timer
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code
;Software programming example:
;--------------------------------------------;(1) Enter Super IO Confi guration mode
;--------------------------------------------MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,87H
OUT DX,AL
OUT DX,AL
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------;(2) Confi guration Logical Device 7, register CRF5/CRF6 (WDT Control /WDT
timer)
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,07H ;Ready to Program Logical Device
OUT DX,AL
B
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,07H ;Select Logical Device 7
OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,10H ;Set watchdog timer value
OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL, F5H ;Select watchdog Control Register
OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,61H ;Set Watchdog Control Value
OUT DX,AL
;---------------------------------------------------------------;(1) Exit extended function mode
;---------------------------------------------------------------MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,AAH
OUT DX,AL
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System Error Message
Appendix C - System Error Message
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something,
either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or
DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter
Setup to correct the error.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an
error during the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:
CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.
Important
Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and
replace if necessary.
DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color.
This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup.
Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the
jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.
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Troubleshooting
Appendix D - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Checklist
This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may
encounter with your personal computer. To effi ciently 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.
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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.
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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Troubleshooting
The picture seems to be constantly moving.
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 fi eld 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.
Floppy Drive
The computer cannot access the floppy drive.
1. The fl oppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the diskette and try again.
2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is not write-protected.
3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path statement to make
sure you are writing to the targeted drive.
4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage space.
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