DFI KS230-CD User Manual

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KS230/KS232-CD
7” Touch Panel PC
User’s Manual
A34800448
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Copyright

FCC and DOC Statement on Class A

This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi­cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu­ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website will always provide the most updated information.
© 2015. All Rights Reserved.

Trademarks

Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
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Table of Contents

Copyright .............................................................................................................2
Trademarks ........................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class A .....................................................2
About this Manual ..........................................................................................4
Warranty ..............................................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................4
Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4
Safety Precautions ..........................................................................................5
About the Package .........................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction .............................................................................6
Overview.........................................................................................................6
Key Features..................................................................................................7
Specifications ................................................................................................8
Getting to Know the KS230/KS232-CD ................................................ 10
Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................................11
Chapter 2 - Getting Started .....................................................................13
Preparing the System ...............................................................................13
Installing Devices .......................................................................................13
Configuring the BIOS ................................................................................13
Installing the Operating System ............................................................13
Installing the Drivers ................................................................................13
Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices .......................................................14
Removing the Chassis Cover ..................................................................14
Installing the SODIMM Module ..............................................................15
Installing the 2.5” SATA Drive ................................................................ 16
Installing the CompactFlash Card .........................................................18
Installing the Mini PCIe Card .................................................................19
COM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select .............................................................. 26
Mini PCIe/mSATA Select ..............................................................................27
Ports and Connectors ...............................................................................28
Bottom Panel I/O Ports ............................................................................28
COM (Serial) Ports ......................................................................................28
Graphics Interface ...................................................................................... 29
RJ45 LAN Ports ...........................................................................................29
USB Ports ...................................................................................................30
DC-in .........................................................................................................31
I/O Connectors ...........................................................................................31
Digital I/O Connector ..................................................................................31
Digital I/O Power Connector ........................................................................31
LVDS LCD Panel Connector ......................................................................... 32
LCD/Inverter Power Connector .................................................................... 32
Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................................... 33
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................33
SATA (Serial ATA) Connector .......................................................................34
Front Audio Connector ................................................................................ 34
Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 35
Standby Power LED .................................................................................... 35
CompactFlash Socket .................................................................................. 36
Expansion Slot ............................................................................................ 36
Battery .......................................................................................................37
Chapter 5 - Mounting Options ................................................................ 38
Wall Mount ................................................................................................... 38
Panel Mount ................................................................................................39
Chapter 6 - BIOS Setup ............................................................................41
Overview.......................................................................................................41
AMI BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................42
Updating the BIOS ....................................................................................53
Chapter 7 - Supported Software ...........................................................54
Appendix A - Smart Fan Setting Guide ..............................................63
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................69
Appendix C - System Error Message ...................................................70
Chapter 4 - Hardware Installation ........................................................22
Board Layout ...............................................................................................22
System Memory ..........................................................................................23
Jumper Settings .........................................................................................23
Clear CMOS Data .......................................................................................23
USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 24
Panel Power Select ..................................................................................... 24
LVDS Panel Select .......................................................................................25
Power-on Select.......................................................................................... 26
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Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist ............................................71
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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 con nectors 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.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic-
ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord. Battery:
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
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Safety Precautions

About the Package

• Use the correct DC input voltage range.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic­ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
• Keep this system away from humidity.
• Place the system on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
• The openings on the system are for air ventilation to protect the system from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
• Place the power cord in such a way that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the system’s electrical range label.
• If the system will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:
- The power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has penetrated the system.
- The system has been exposed to moisture.
- The system is not working properly.
- The system dropped or is damaged.
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• 1 7” Touch Panel PC
• 1 12V power adapter
• 1 CD disk includes: Manual
• 1 Quick Installation Guide
Optional Items
• Wall Mount kit
• Panel Mount kit
• Power Cord The 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
Before powering-on the system, prepare the 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.
- The system has obvious signs of breakage.
• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.
• Disconnect the system from the DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Overview

Chapter 1
KS230-CD
KS232-CD
Front View
Front View
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Bottom View
Bottom View
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Key Features

• 7" WVGA Touch Screen Fanless Panel PC
®
• Intel
• 1 2.5" SATA drive bay, 1 CF
• VESA/Panel Mount
NM10 Express chipset
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Model Name KS230-CD KS232-CD
Processor Chipset Intel® NM10 Express Chipset LAN 2 LAN ports COM 1 COM port Display 1 VGA USB 2 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports Audio Realtek ALC886 2-channel High De nition Audio
Intel® AtomTM N2800/N2600 Intel® AtomTM N2800
(Open Frame)
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Specifications KS230-CD
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Processor • Intel® AtomTM N2800, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 6.5W TDP, dual-core
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• Intel
AtomTM N2600, 1.6GHz, 2x 512K L2, 3.5W TDP, dual-core
Chipset • Intel® NM10 Express chipset Memory • One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket
• Supports DDR3 1066MHz (Intel Supports DDR3 800MHz (Intel
• Supports single channel memory interface
• Supports up to 4GB system memory (Intel
Supports up to 2GB system memory (Intel
LCD and Touch Screen
• 7” (800x480) WVGA TFT touch screen LCD
• 4-Wire Resistive touch screen
®
AtomTM N2800)
®
AtomTM N2600)
® ®
AtomTM N2800) AtomTM N2600)
• 50,000 MTBF LED backlight
• 400 NITS
Storage • 1 2.5" SATA drive bay
- SATA 2.0 port with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• 1 CompactFlash socket* (optional)
Graphics • Intel® GMA 3650 (Intel® AtomTM N2800)
®
Intel
GMA 3600 (Intel® AtomTM N2600)
• Display port: VGA
• VGA display resolution up to 1920x1200
LAN • 2 Intel® 82574 Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Audio
• Realtek ALC886 2-channel High Defi nition Audio
I/O Ports • Front
- 1 Power LED
• Bottom
- 1 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial port (Up to 6 DB-9 serial ports* (optional))
- 2 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 DB-15 VGA port
- 2 RJ45 LAN ports
- 1 Line-out jack
- 1 Mic-in jack
- 1 12V DC-in jack
- 1 power switch
Expansions • 1 Mini PCIe slot
- Supports PCIe (PCIe and USB signals) or mSATA module
- Supports half size card
Environment • Temperature
- Operating: 0
- Storage: -30
• Relative Humidity
- 85% RH at 40
o
C ~ 40oC (with SSD/HDD)
o
C ~ 80oC
o
C
Vibration • Sweep frequency: 1G 5~500Hz
• Amplitude: 0.75mm
• IEC 68-2-64 compliant
Shock
• Operating: 3G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration)
• Non-operating: 10G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration)
• IEC 68-2-27 compliant
Front Panel
• IP65 (Dust Tight; Water Proof protection)
Protection Construction
• Aluminum front bezel
• Rear panel: sheet metal
Mounting • Wall mount (VESA 75x75)* (optional)
• Panel mount (Mounting clamp)* (optional)
Dimensions • 235mm x 150mm x 64.5mm (W x H x D) Weight • 1.8 kg OS Support • Windows 7 pro (32-bit), WES 7 (32-bit)
• Linux (Project based upon request only, with 3 months lead time)
Certifi cation • CE
• FCC Class A
• RoHS
Note:
*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen­tative for more information.
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Specifications KS232-CD
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Processor • Intel® AtomTM N2800, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 6.5W TDP, dual-core Chipset • Intel® NM10 Express chipset Memory • One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket
LCD and Touch Screen
Storage • 1 2.5" SATA drive bay
Graphics • Intel® GMA 3650
LAN • 2 Intel® 82574 Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
Audio
I/O Ports • Bottom
Expansions • 1 Mini PCIe slot
• Supports DDR3 1066MHz
• Supports single channel memory interface
• Supports up to 4GB system memory
• 7” (800x480) WVGA TFT touch screen LCD
• 4-Wire Resistive touch screen
• 50,000 MTBF LED backlight
• 400 NITS
- SATA 2.0 port with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• 1 CompactFlash socket* (optional)
• Display port: VGA
• VGA display resolution up to 1920x1200
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• Realtek ALC886 2-channel High Defi nition Audio
- 1 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial port (Up to 6 DB-9 serial ports* (optional))
- 2 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 DB-15 VGA port
- 2 RJ45 LAN ports
- 1 Line-out jack
- 1 Mic-in jack
- 1 12V DC-in jack
- 1 power switch
- Supports PCIe (PCIe and USB signals) or mSATA module
- Supports half size card
Environment • Temperature
Vibration • Sweep frequency: 1G 5~500Hz
Shock
Construction
Mounting • Wall mount (VESA 75x75)* (optional)
Dimensions • 230.40mm x 142.32mm x 59.50mm (W x H x D) Weight • TBD OS Support • Windows 7 pro (32-bit), WES 7 (32-bit)
Certifi cation • CE
- Operating: 0
- Storage: -30
• Relative Humidity
- 85% RH at 40
• Amplitude: 0.75mm
• IEC 68-2-64 compliant
• Operating: 3G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration)
• Non-operating: 10G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration)
• IEC 68-2-27 compliant
• Aluminum front bezel
• Rear panel: sheet metal
• Panel mount (Mounting clamp)* (optional)
• Linux (Project based upon request only, with 3 months lead time)
• FCC Class A
• RoHS
o
C ~ 40oC (with SSD/HDD)
o
C ~ 80oC
o
C
Note:
*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen­tative for more information.
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Getting to Know the KS230/KS232-CD

Chapter 1
Front View (KS230-CD)
Power LED
Power LED
Indicates the power status of the system.
Front View (KS232-CD)
Bottom View
COM
USB 2.0
Power Switch
COM (optional)
COM Ports
Used to connect a serial device.
USB Ports
Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
LAN Ports
Used to connect the system to a local area network.
VGA Port
Used to connect a VGA device.
LAN 1
LAN 2
VGA
12V DC-in
Mic-in
Line-out
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Line-out jack
Used to connect to a speaker.
Mic-in jack
Used to connect to a microphone.
DC-in jack
Used to plug a power adapter.
Power Switch
Press to power-on or power-off the system.
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Mechanical Dimensions

Chapter 1
KS230-CD
Left View
214.80
Front View
235.00
Bottom View
Top View
150.00
64.50
Right View
KS232-CD
Left View
214.80
Front View
110.50
Top View
59.50
50.65
Right View
59.50
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Motherboard Dimension
0.00
3.10
8.40
32.43
57.30
73.80
89.41
115.14
134.00
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142.90
3.20
0.00
53.74
87.47
95.20
98.80
3.10
0.00
41.37
99.37
134.00
134.32
142.90
3.20
0.00
34.12
59.86
76.12
95.20
98.80
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Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Preparing the System

Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
SATA hard drive
AC power adapter
PS/2 or USB keyboard
PS/2 or USB mouse
CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
Memory module (optional)

Installing Devices

The following are devices that can be installed in the system.
• Memory module
SATA hard drive
Mini PCIe card

Configuring the BIOS

To get you started, you may need to change configurations such as the date, time and the type of hard disk drive.
1. Power-on the system.
2. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. Press the Delete key to enter the AMI BIOS setup utility.

Installing the Operating System

Most operating system software are provided in a CD therefore you need to install a CD-ROM drive in order to use the CD.
Make sure a 2.5” SATA drive is already installed.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on connecting a CD-ROM drive and install­ing a SATA drive.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the operating system.

Installing the Drivers

The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be installed to pro­vide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.
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Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices

Removing the Chassis Cover

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered-
off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. The 8 mounting screws on the sides of the system are used to secure the cover to the
chassis. Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place for later use.
5. The SODIMM socket is readily accessible after removing the chassis cover.
SODIMM socket
Mounting Screw
4. After removing the mounting screws, lift the cover up.
Lift the Cover Upward
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Installing the SODIMM Module

1. The SODIMM socket is located on the system board.
SODIMM socket
2. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in
only one direction.
3. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.
SODIMM Module
4. Push the module down until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position.
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Clip
Clip
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Installing the 2.5” SATA Drive
1. First, remove the mounting screws on the side of the system unit and then put them in a safe place for later use.
Mounting Screw
2. Then, Remove the mounting screw on the HDD bracket and put it in a safe place for later use.
3. Take the HDD bracket out of the system unit to insert the SATA drive into the bracket.
HDD bracket
4. Insert the SATA drive into the HDD bracket and secure it in place with the provided mount­ing screws.
SATA drive
HDD bracket
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Mounting Screw
HDD bracket
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5. Insert the SATA drive with the bracket into the socket to connect to the SATA data/power connector located in the system.
SATA data/power connector
6. Fasten the mounting screw on the HDD bracket of the system unit.
HDD bracket
Mounting Screw
7. Finally, secure the mounting screws on the side of the system chassis.
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SATA drive
HDD bracket
Mounting Screw
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Chapter 3

Installing the CompactFlash Card

1. After removing the system cover, you also need to remove 6 mounting screws on the each side of the system chassis, mounting screws on the COM port and on the VGA port, and a spacer and a nut used to secure the DC-in jack. Then, put them in a safe place for later use.
Mounting screw
2. Unplug the Serial ATA data cable and remove 4 mounting screws on the system board.
Mounting screw
SATA data cable
3. Turn the system board to the back side. The CompactFlash socket is readily accessible.
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
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A spacer and a nut
CompactFlash socket
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4. With the label facing up, insert the CompactFlash card until it is completely seated in the socket.
CompactFlash card
CompactFlash socket

Installing the Mini PCIe Card

1. After removing the system cover, you also need to remove 6 mounting screws on the each side of the system chassis, mounting screws on the COM port and on the VGA port, and a spacer and a nut used to secure the DC-in jack. Then, put them in a safe place for later use.
Mounting screw
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Mounting screw
A spacer and a nut
Mounting screw
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2. Unplug the Serial ATA data cable and remove 4 mounting screws on the system board.
Mounting screw
SATA data cable
3. Turn the system board to the back side. The
Mini PCIe slot
is readily accessible.
4. The system board is equipped with 1 Mini PCIe slot. The Mini PCIe slot supports a half length
Mini PCIe card. Note the key on the slot. The key ensures the Mini PCIe card can be plugged into the slot in one direction only.
5. Grasping the Mini PCIe card by its edges, align the card into the slot at an approximately 30
degrees angle. Apply fi rm even pressure to each end of the card until it slips down into the slot. The contact fi ngers on the edge of the card will almost completely disappear inside the slot.
Mini PCIe slot
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6. Push the Mini PCIe card down until the clips at each end of the latch lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating that the card is correctly locked into position.
Clip
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Chapter 4 - Hardware Installation

Board Layout

Front Panel
10
Front Audio
USB 2-5 Power Seletct (JP6)
1
USB 2.0
COM 1
USB 2-3
9
9
USB 4-5
USB 0-1
USB 2.0
LAN 1
9
1
SATA Power
1
2 1
2 1
1 2
COM2
1
RS232/422/485
2
Select (JP3)
USB 0-1 Power Select (JP4)
COM2
COM5
2 1
System Fan
COM3
1
10 9
9
1
10 9
9
COM4
6 5
1
1
2
1
2 1
COM6
10
2
SPI Flash BIOS
10
Battery Clear
CMOS (JP7)
1
10 9
Intel
NM10
11
1
12
Chassis Intrusion
Standby Power LED
Panel Power Select (JP2)
1
1
2
DIO Power
1
DIO
12
Fintek F81866
3
Mini PCIe/mSATA Select (JP8)
125
LVDS Panel Select (SW2)
6
SATA 0
ON
5
4
1
LVDS LCD
Panel
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10
1
40
CompactFlash Socket
Intel WG82574L
LAN 2
Intel WG82574L
VGA
Power-on Select
(JP5)
DC-in
1
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Top View
Intel Atom
D2550/ N2800/ N2600
DDR3 SODIMM
1
1
8
LCD/ Inverter
Power
CPU Fan
2
Mini PCIe
1
Bottom View
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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

Important:
When the Standby Power LED lights red, it indicates that there is power on the sys­tem 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 motherboard and components.
Standby Power LED

Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS Data
If you encounter the following,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
JP7
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1-2 On: Normal (default)
2-3 On: Clear CMOS
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Features
One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets
• Supports 800/1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Singal channel memory interface
Supports maximum of 4GB system memory
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DDR3
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
you can reconfigure 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 JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP7 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
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USB Power Select
USB 2-5 (JP6)
USB 0-1 (JP4)
JP4 and JP6 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
132
1-2 On: +5V
1 2 3
1-2 On: +5V
132
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
(default)
1 2 3
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
(default)
Panel Power Select
JP2 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel.
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure JP2’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.
JP2
2
46
13 5
1-2 On: +12V
2 46
3
5
1
3-4 On: +5V
2 46
5
13
5-6 On: +3.3V
(default)
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LVDS Panel Select
SW2 is used to select the resolution of LVDS panel on the system.
LVDS Panel Select Channel SW2
800x600
1024x768
1024x768
1280x768
1280x800
1280x960
1280x1024
1366x768
1366x768
1440x900
1400x1050
1600x900
1680x1050
1600x1200
1920x1080
1920x1200
6/18 bit Single 1-4 On
6/18 bit Single 2-4 On, 1 Off
8/24 bit Single 1,3,4 On, 2 Off
6/18 bit Single 3-4 On, 1-2 Off
6/18 bit Single 1,2,4 On, 3 Off
6/18 bit Single 2,4 On, 1,3 Off
8/24 bit Dual 1,4 On, 2,3 Off
6/18 bit Single 4 On, 1-3 Off
8/24 bit Single 1-3 On, 4 Off
8/24 bit Dual 2-3 On, 1,4 Off
8/24 bit Dual 1,3 On, 2,4 Off
8/24 bit Dual 3 On, 1,2,4 Off
8/24 bit Dual 1-2 On, 3-4 Off
8/24 bit Dual 2 On, 1,3,4 Off
8/24 bit Dual 1 On, 2-4 Off
8/24 bit Dual 1-4 Off
Note:
The default setting is eDP.
1. 1366x768: N2000 series processor supports eDP only.
2. 1600x1200: N2000 series processor supports DP only.
3. 1920x1080: D2000 series processor supports eDP only.
4. 1920x1200: D2000 series processor supports DP only.
SW2
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Power-on Select
2
31
1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default)
JP5
2-3 On: Auto power-on
JP5 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP5 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.
When using the JP5 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, the system may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).
Note:
In order to ensure that power is resumed after a power failure that re covers within a 5 second period, JP5 must be set to pins 2-3 and the “AC Power Lose” in CMOS is set to “On”.
2
31
COM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select
COM 2
JP3
JP3 is used to configure the COM port 2 to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin function of the COM port will vary according to the jumper’s setting.
JP3
642
5
31
1-2 On: RS232
(default)
DTR-
DSR-
CTS-
RD
2 1
TD
DCD-
GND
RTS-
9
RI-
42
6
1
Full Duplex
COM 2
RXD-
TXD-
N.C.
RXD+
TXD+
N.C.
53
N.C.
N.C.
3-4 On: RS422
2 1
N.C.
642
1
5-6 On: RS485
9
2 1
53
DATA-
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
9
DATA+
N.C.
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Full Duplex
RS485
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Mini PCIe/mSATA Select
JP8
10
Chapter 4
12
JP8 is used to select the Mini PCIe signal.
1-4-7-10, 2-5-8-11 On:
1 3
Mini PCIe (default)
10 12
1 3
2-5-8-11, 3-6-9-12 On: mSATA
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Ports and Connectors Bottom Panel I/O Ports
COM
Power Switch
COM (optional)
The bottom panel I/O ports consist of the following:
• 1 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial port
• 2 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 DB-15 VGA port
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• 1 Line-out jack
• 1 Mic-in jack
• 1 12V DC-in jack
• 1 Power switch
USB 2.0
LAN 1
LAN 2
VGA
Mic-in
12V DC-in
Line-out
COM (Serial) Ports
COM 2
2 1
COM 2 :
RS232/422/485
COM 1: RS232
COM 1 and COM 3 to COM 6 are fixed at RS232.
The pin function of the COM port 2 will vary according to JP3’s setting. Refer to “COM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information.
The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
10
9
COM 3
COM 6
COM 4
COM 5
COM 3 to COM 6:
RS232
CTS-
DSR-
DTR-
RXD
2 1
RI-
TXD
GND
RTS-
DCD-
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Connecting External Serial Ports
Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 6 for more information.
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Graphics Interface
The display port consists of the following:
• VGA port
VGA
VGA Port
The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
BIOS Setting
Configure the display device in the Chipset menu (“North Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 6 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.
RJ45 LAN Ports
LAN 1 LAN 2
Features
• 2 Intel® 82574 Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 6 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.
LAN 1
LAN 2
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USB Ports
USB 2-3
USB 1
USB 0
USB 2.0
The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultane­ously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
USB 4-5
9
10
GND
Key
+Data
GND
N. C.
+Data
USB 2.0
VCC
-Data
VCC
-Data
1 2
Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:
• Jumper Setting
JP4 and JP6 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in chapter 4 for more information.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
The system board is equipped with two onboard USB 2.0 ports (USB 0-1). The two 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0 ports (USB 3-6). The additional USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis and then insert the USB port cables to a connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 6 for more information.
Driver Installation
You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.
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DC-in
DC-in
This jack provides maximum of 60W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect a DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter with 12V DC output voltage. Using a volt­age higher than the recommended one may fail to boot the system or cause damage to the system board.

I/O Connectors

Digital I/O Connector Digital I/O Power Connector
5VSB
Ground
+5V
Digital I/O
1
The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are con­nected to the connector.
Digital I/O Connector
8
+12V
14
Digital I/O power
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Pins Function
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8
31
DIO0
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
DIO4
DIO5
DIO6
DIO7
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LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector
4039
2
1
1
LVDS LCD
Panel
8
LCD/Inverter
Power
The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel.
Refer to the right side for the pin functions of these connectors.
BIOS Setting
Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 6 for more information.
LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector
Pins Function Pins Function
1
3
5 7
9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39
GND
LVDS_Out3+
LVDS_Out3-
GND
LVDS_Out2+
LVDS_Out2-
GND
LVDS_Out1+
LVDS_Out1-
GND
LVDS_Out0+
LVDS_Out0-
GND
LVDS_CLK1+
LVDS_CLK1-
GND
LVDS_DDCCLK
LVDS_DDCDAA
Panel Power
Panel Power
2
4
6
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
GND
LVDS_Out7+
LVDS_Out7-
GND
LVDS_Out6+
LVDS_Out6-
GND
LVDS_Out5+
LVDS_Out5-
GND
LVDS_Out4+
LVDS_Out4-
GND
LVDS_CLK2+
LVDS_CLK2-
GND
N.C.
N.C.
Panel Power
Panel Power
Pins Function
1
2
Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage Control
3 4 5 6 7 8
Panel Backlight On/Off Control
GND
GND
Panel Power
+3.3V
+12V
+12V
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Cooling Fan Connectors
System Fan
CPU Fan
The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.
BIOS Setting
The Advanced menu (“Hardware Health Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 6 for more information.
1
1
Ground Power Sense
Ground
Power
Sense
Front Panel Connector
RESET-SW
HDD-LED
11 12
PWR-BTN
HDD-LED - HDD LED
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
RESET SW - Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.
PWR-BTN - Power Switch
This switch is used to power on or off the system.
1 2
PWR-LED
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PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED
When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.
Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
HDD-LED
RESET SW
33
3 HDD Power
5 Signal 4 LED Power
7 Ground 6 Signal
9 RST Signal
11 N.C. 10 Signal
2 LED Power
PWR-LED
PWR-BTN
8 Ground
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SATA (Serial ATA) Connector
SATA Power
Ground
+12V
Ground
+5V
14
Features
• 1 Serial ATA port
- SATA port 0 with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
7
GND
RXP RXN GND
TXN
TXP
GND
1
SATA 0
SATA 2.0 3Gb/s
Front Audio Connector
10
9
1
2
Line OUT-L GND Line OUT-R Mic IN-R
Mic IN-L
Line OUT-JD
The front audio connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system.
Key
Mic-JD
NC
GND
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device. Connect one end of the Se­rial ATA data cable to a SATA connector on the system board and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
The power cable must be connected from the system board’s Serial ATA power connector to the SATA drive’s power connector in order to provide power to the drive.
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 6 for more information.
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Chassis Intrusion Connector
1 2
The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.
MyGuard Hardware Monitor
Ground
Signal
Standby Power LED
Standby Power LED
This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC and then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
Install the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” utility. By default, the chassis intrusion detection func­tion is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Re­fer to the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” section in chapter 4 for more information.
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CompactFlash Socket
CompactFlash Socket
The CompactFlashTM socket is used for inserting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is a small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. The Compact­FlashTM technology is widely used in products such as portable and desktop computers, digital cameras, handheld data collection scanners, PDAs, Pocket PCs, handy terminals and personal communicators.
Expansion Slot
Mini PCI Express
Mini PCIe Slot
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI.
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Battery
Chapter 4
Ground
Battery
1
battery
The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.
Safety Measures
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
Connect to the battery connector
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Chapter 5 - Mounting Options

Wall Mount

Chapter 5
3. Attach the other bracket (wall mount bracket 2) to the rear of the Panel PC.
The wall mount kit includes the following:
2 Wall mount brackets
• Bracket screws
Note:
The pictures in this document are used for illustration pupose only. The system board and all other components may differ depending on the configuration you have purchased. Please refer to the provided DVD for details relevant to the system board.
Wall mount bracket 1 Wall mount bracket 2
1. Select a place on the wall where you will mount the Panel PC.
2. Use the provided mounting screws to attach “wall mount bracket 1” to the wall.
Mounting screw
Wall mount bracket 2
Hooks
4. Using the hooks on “bracket 2”, slide the Panel PC to “bracket 1”.
Wall mount bracket 2
Wall mount bracket 1
5. Tighten the screw to hold the assembly in place.
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Mounting screw
Mounting screw
Wall mount bracket 1
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Panel Mount

The panel mounting kit includes the following:
6 mounting clamps
Note:
The pictures in this document are used for illustration pupose only. The system board and all other components may differ depending on the configuration you have purchased. Please refer to the provided DVD for details relevant to the system board.
1. Select a place on the panel where you will mount the Panel PC.
2. Cut out a shape on the panel that corresponds to the Panel PC’s rear dimensions (109.5mm x 216mm).
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109.5
216
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3. Stick the poron foam on the rear panel.
Poron foam
Poron foam
4. Slide the Panel PC through the hole until it is properly fi tted against the panel.
5. Position the mounting clamps along the rear edges of the Panel PC, fi tting them into the slits that are around the Panel PC.
Mounting clamp
White plastic cap
Slit for mounting the clamp
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109.5
216
6. The fi rst and second clamps must be positioned and secured diagonally prior to mounting the rest of the clamps. Tighten the clamp’s screw using an electric screwdriver until the white plastic cap touches the panel. Do not over tighten the screws to prevent damaging the Panel PC. The illustration below shows all clamps properly mounted.
Panel wall
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Chapter 6

Chapter 6 - BIOS Setup

Overview

The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.
It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.
Note:
The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board; therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one. These screens are for reference purpose only.
Default Configuration
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without re­quiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.
Legends
Keys Function
Right and Left arrows
Up and Down arrows
<Esc>
+ (plus key)
- (minus key) Tab
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4>
<Enter>
Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Moves the hightlight up or down between submenu or fi elds.
Exit 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.
Select a fi eld.
Displays general help
Pervious values
Optimized defaults
Saves and resets the setup program.
Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted submenu.
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.
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 Advanced Main

The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Main
BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliency Project Version Model Name Bios Name Bios Version Build Date and Time
System Date
System Time
Access Level
System Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sun­day to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1980 to 2099.
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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Advanced
Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Boot Security
American Megatrends
4.6.5.1 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 1APJK 0.15.013 x64 DFI CD951-C CD9510C9.21A RA15 07/01/2014 17:27:13
[Mon 12/01/2014] [16:52:19]
Administraor
Save & ExitChipset
Set the date. Use Tab to switch between date elements
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
Important:
Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Main
Legacy OpROM Support
Launch I82574 PXE [Disabled] Launch I82574 WOL [Disabled] Launch Resume On Ring [Disabled] Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]
PCI Subsystem Settings
ACPI Power Management Con guration
CPU Con guration
IDE Con guration
USB Con guration
Super IO Con guration
PC Health Status
JMB36X ATA Ctrl Con g
WatchDog Con g
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Advanced
Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Save & ExitChipset Boot Security
F81866A WDT Parameters.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Legacy I82574 PXE
Enable or Disable Boot option for Intel 82574 NIC.
Launch I82574 WOL
Enable or Disable WOL for Intel 82574 LAN Option.
Launch Resume on Ring
Enable or Disable resume on ring option.
Launch Storage OpROM
Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legancy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM.
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PCI Subsystem Settings
This section is used to configure the PCI Subsystem.
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Advanced
PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.01
PCI Option ROM Handling
PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM]
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Incase of multiple Option ROMs (Legancy and EFI compatible), specifi es what PCI Option ROM to launch.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
ACPI Power Management Configuration
This section is used to configure the ACPI Setting.
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Advanced
ACPI Power Management Confi guration
Enable ACPI Auto Conf
ACPI Sleep State Lock Legancy Resouces
USB Device Wake from S3 Resume by RTC Alarm
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[Disabled]
[S3 (Suspend to RAM) ] [Disabled]
[Disabled] [Diasbled]
Enables or disables BIOS ACPI Auto Confi guration.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
ACPI Sleep State
Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the Suspend button is pressed.
S1(CPU Stop Clock) Enables the CPU Stop Clock function. S3(Suspend to RAM) Enables the Suspend to RAM function.
Locke Legancy Resouces
Enables or Disables Lock Legancy Resouces.
USB Device Wake from S3
Enabled or disable the USB device wake form S3.
Resume by RTC Alarm
When Enabled, the system uses the RTC to generate a wakeup event.
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CPU Configuration
This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information.
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Advanced
CPU Confi guration Processor Type Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N2800 @1.86GHz
EMT64 Processor Speed System Bus Speed Ratio Status Actual Ratio Processor Stepping Microcode Revision L2 Cache RAM L3 Cache RAM Processor Core Huper-threading
Hyper-threading
Execute Disable Bit Limit CUPID Maximum
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Supported 1865 MHz 533 MHz 14 14 30661 268 2x56 k 2x512 k Dual Supported
[Enabled]
[Enabled] [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).
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit 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.
Execute Disable Bit
IDE Configuration
This section is used to configure IDE functions.
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Advanced
SATA Port0 Not Present SATA Port1 WDC WD800BEVS-(80.0G
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
Confi gure SATA as [IDE]
Misc Confi guration for hard disk
Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Configure SATA as
Select a configuration for SATA controller.
SATA Ports (0-3) device names if present and enabled.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 update 3.)
Limit CUPID Maximum
The CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a value greater than 3. The default is Disabled because this problem does not exist in the Windows series operat­ing systems. If you are using an operating system other than Windows, this problem may occur. To avoid this problem, enable this field to limit the return value to 3 or less
.
than 3
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USB Configuration
This section is used to configure USB.
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Advanced
USB Confi guration USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 mouse
Legacy USB Support
EHCI Hand-off
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Legacy USB Support
Enabled
Enables legacy USB. Disabled
Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. Auto
Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected.
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.
Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Super IO Configuration
This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip.
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Advanced
Super IO Confi guration Super IO Chip
 
Serial Port 1 Con guration
Serial Port 2 Con guration
Serial Port 3 Con guration
Serial Port 4 Con guration
Serial Port 5 Con guration
Serial Port 6 Con guration
Restore AC Power Loss Case Open Beep
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F81866
[Turns Off] [Disabled]
Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA).
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Restore AC Power Lost
Turn 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.
Turn 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.
Case Open Beep
Set this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intrusion event.
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Chapter 6
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Advanced
Serial Port 1 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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Advanced
Serial Port 2 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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[Enabled]
IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
[Auto]
[Enabled]
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;
[Auto]
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Advanced
Serial Port 3 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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Advanced
Serial Port 4 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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[Enabled]
IO=3E8h; IRQ=5;
[Auto]
[Enabled]
IO=2E8h; IRQ=5;
[Auto]
Select an Optimal Setting for Super IO device
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Select an Optimal Setting for Super IO device
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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PC Health Status
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Advanced
Serial Port 5 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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Advanced
Serial Port 6 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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[Enabled]
IO=3E0h; IRQ=5;
[Auto]
[Enabled]
IO=2E0h; IRQ=5;
[Auto]
Serial Port
Enables or disables the serial port (COM).
Select an Optimal Setting for Super IO device
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Select an Optimal Setting for Super IO device
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
This section displays the hardware health monitor.
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Advanced
PC Health Status
Smart Fan Function
Smart Fan Mode Confi guration CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU FAN Speed System FAN Speed VCore VCCGFX V_SM
1.05V 5VSB 3VCC 3VSB VBAT
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[Enabled]
: +34 C : +35 C : 6382 RPM : N/A : +1.064 V : +1.048 V : +1.568 V : +1.064 V : +4.992 V : +3.344 V : +3.360 V : +3.312 V
Smart Fan Mode Configuration
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Advanced
Smart Fan Mode Confi guration
CPU Fan Smart Fan Con
Temperature 1 Temperature 2 Temperature 3 Temperature 4 Duty Cycle 1 Duty Cycle 2 Duty Cycle 3 Duty Cycle 4
CPU Fan Smart Fan Con Temperature 1 Temperature 2 Temperature 3 Temperature 4 Duty Cycle 1 Duty Cycle 2 Duty Cycle 3 Duty Cycle 4
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[Auto Duty-Cycle Mode]
60 50 40 30 85 70 60 50
[Auto Duty-Cycle Mode] 60 50 40 30 85 70 60 50
Enable or Disable Smart Fan
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Smart Fan Mode Select
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Change Settings
Selects the IO/IRQ setting of the I/O device.
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JMB36X ATA Controller Configuration
This section is used to configure the serial port functions.
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Advanced
PATA Primary Master
JMB 368 ATA Controller
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Not Present
[IDE Mode]
Select an operative mode for ATA controller
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
WatchDog Config
This section is used to configure the watchdog functions.
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Advanced
WatchDog Confi g
WatchDog function
WatchDog Timer
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[Disabled]
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WatchDog function
This field is used to enable or disable the Watchdog timer function.
Enable/Disable F81866 WatchDog Timer.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Chipset
This section configures relevant chipset functions.
Main

Host Bridge

South Bridge
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Advanced
Chipset
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Boot Security
Save & Exit
Host Bridge Parameters
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Host Bridge


*** Memory Information ***
Memory Frequency 1067MHz (DDR3) Total Memory 2048 MB DIMM#1 2048 MB
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Chipset
Memory Frequency and Timing
Intel IGD Confi guration
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Confi g Memory Frequen- cy and Time Settings.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Memory Frequency and Timing
This section is used to configure the TOLUD functions.
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Advanced
Memory Frequency and Timing
Max TOLUD
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[Dynamic]
Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic as­signment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO lenth of installed graphic controller.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Intel IGD Configuration
This section is used to select the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device.
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Advanced
Intel IGD Confi guration
Fixed Graphics Memory
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[128MB]
Confi gure fi xed graphics memory size.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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
TPT Devices

PCI Express Root Port 0

PCI Express Root Port 1

PCI Express Root Port 2

PCI Express Root Port 3
SLP_S4 Assertion Widt [1-2 seconds]
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Chipset
Enable/ Disable Intel (R) IO Controller Hub (TPT) devices
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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TPT Devices
Enable or disable Intel IO Controller Hub (TPT) devices.
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Advanced
Azalia Controller Select USB Mode
UHCI #1 (ports 0 and 1) UHCI #2 (ports 2 and 3) UHCI #3 (ports 4 and 5) UHCI #4 (ports 6 and 7) USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support
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[HD Audio]
[By Controllers] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]
Azalia Controller
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Select USB Mode
This field is used to select the operation mode for USB ports: By controllers or By ports.
By Controllers Enable or disable the USB function by UHCI controllers. Each controller dominates two
USB ports.
By Ports
Enable or disable the USB function by ports.
USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support
Enable or disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) support.
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Boot
Main
Boot Confi guration
Setup Prompt Timeout
Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot
CSM16 Module Version
Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 Hard Driver BBS Priorities
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.
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Advanced
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Boot
Security
1
[On] [Disabled]
07.69
[Force BIOS] [Postponed]
[SATA SM:WDC WD80...]
Save & ExitChipset
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefi nite waiting.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Security
Main
Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD Security Confi guration
Administrator Password
Sets the administrator password.
User Password
Sets the user password.
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Advanced
Boot Security
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Save & ExitChipset
Set Administrator Password.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Option ROM Messages
Set display mode for option ROM.
INT19 Trap Response
BIOS reaction on Int19 trapping by option ROM.
Immediate Execute the trap right away. Postponed Execute the trap during legacy boot.
Hard Driver BBS Priorities
Set the order of the legacy devices in this group.
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Save & Exit
Main
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
SATA SM: WDC ED800BEVS-22VAT0
Save Changes and Reset
To save the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made
Discard Changes and Reset
To discard the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will ap­pear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.
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Advanced
Chipset
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Boot Security Save & Exit
Reset the system after saving the changes.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.
To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press <Enter>.
C:\AFU\AFUDOS>afudos fi lename /B /P /N
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Reading fi le ..............................
Erasing fl ash .............................
Writing fl ash .............................
Verifying fl ash ..........................
Erasing BootBlock ....................
Writing BootBlock ....................
Verifying BootBlock .................
C:\AFU\AFUDOS>
AMI Firmware Update Utility(APTIO) v2.25
Copyright (C)2008 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved.
done done done done done done done
| |
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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Chapter 7 - 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 7)
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.
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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.
Intel Graphics Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel 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.
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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 driver. Click Next to continue
Audio Drivers
To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the 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.
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 LAN Drivers
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”.
4. Click Install to begin the installation.
5. After completing installa­tion, click Finish.
3. Select the program features you want installed then click Next.
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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.
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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.
F6 Floppy Configuration Utility
This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode.
1. Insert a blank floppy diskette.
2. Locate for the drivers in the CD then copy them to the floppy diskette. The CD includes drivers for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The path to the drivers are shown below.
32-bit CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6flpy32
64-bit CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6flpy64
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DFI Utility
DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu.
Note:
If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.
1. Setup is ready to instal the DFI Utility driver Click “Next”.
2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”.
3. Enter “User name” and “Organization” information
then click “Next”.
4. Click “Install” to begin the
installation.
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5. After completing installa
tion, click “Finish”.
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Information
HW Health
WatchDog
DIO
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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.
Backlight
2. Click Install to begin installa­tion.
3. Click Finish to exit installation.
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Appendix A

Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide

nLite
nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually required during installation is no longer needed.
Note:
The installation steps below are based on nLite version 1.4.9. Installation procedures may slightly vary if you’re using another version of the program.
1. Download the program from nLite’s offical website.
http://www.nliteos.com/download.html
2. Install nLite.
4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive.
5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click
Next.
Important:
Due to it’s coding with Visual.Net, you may need to first install .NET Framework prior to installing nLite.
3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files from Intel’s website. The drivers you choose will depend on the operating system and chipset used by your computer.
The downloaded driver files
should include iaahci.cat, iaAHCI.inf, iastor.cat, iaStor. inf, IaStor.sys, license.txt and TXTSETUP.OEM.
6. Click Next to temporarily save the Windows installa­tion files to the designated default folder.
If you want to save them
in another folder, click Browse, select the folder and then click Next.
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7. Click Next.
8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.
9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next.
10. Select only the drivers ap-
propriate for the Windows version that you are using and then click OK.
Integrating 64-bit drivers
into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause file load errors and failed installation.
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11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI controllers and then click OK.
12. Click Next.
13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation.
14. When the program is finished applying the changes, click Next.
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15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next.
16. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section.
Select the optical device
and all other necessary settings and then click Next.
17. You have finished cus­tomizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish.
Enter the BIOS utility to
configure the SATA con­troller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows XP.
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AHCI
The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode.
1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode.
2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6.
3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files supported by the motherboard chipset from Intel’s website.
Transfer the downloaded
driver files to C:\AHCI.
4. Open Device Manager and right click on one of the Intel Serial ATA Storage Controllers, then select Update Driver.
If the controller you
selected did not work, try selecting another one.
5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next.
6. Select “Install from a
list or specific location (Advanced)” and then
click Next.
7. Select “Don’t search. I
will choose the driver to install” and then click Next.
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8. Click “Have Disk”.
9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open.
10. Select the appropriate
AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.
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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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
MOV DX,2FH MOV AL,07H ;Select Logical Device 7 OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2EH MOV AL, F6H ;Select watchdog timer register OUT DX,AL
Appendix B
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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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.
Hard Disk(s) fail (20)
HDD initialization error.
Hard Disk(s) fail (10)
Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
Hard Disk(s) fail (08)
Sector Verify failed.
Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key
The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low.
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.
FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)
Unable to reset floppy subsystem.
FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)
Floppy type mismatch.
Hard Disk(s) fail (80)
HDD reset failed.
Keyboard error or no keyboard present
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.
Manufacturing POST loop
System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard controller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the factory.
BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted
The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.
Memory test fail
The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).
Hard Disk(s) fail (40)
HDD controller diagnostics failed.
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Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist

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.
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.
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 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.
Floppy Drive
The computer cannot access the floppy drive.
1. The floppy 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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Hard Drive
Hard disk failure.
1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.
2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition.
Excessively long formatting period.
If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format, it is likely a cable con­nection problem. However, if your hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to format.
Serial Port
The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled characters.
1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line.
2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.
3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O or the address setting.
4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly.
System Board
1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system.
2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set.
3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets.
4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.
5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed com­ponents. Gently press each component into the socket.
6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and load the BIOS defaults.
Keyboard
Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.
1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.
2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed dur­ing the booting process.
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