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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.
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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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
Chapter 1
Model NameKS230-CDKS232-CD
Processor
ChipsetIntel® NM10 Express Chipset
LAN2 LAN ports
COM 1 COM port
Display1 VGA
USB2 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports
AudioRealtek ALC886 2-channel High Defi nition Audio
• 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
Chapter 1
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
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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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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8
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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Chapter 4
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
132
1-2 On: Normal
(default)
2-3 On:
Clear CMOS
132
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 SelectChannelSW2
800x600
1024x768
1024x768
1280x768
1280x800
1280x960
1280x1024
1366x768
1366x768
1440x900
1400x1050
1600x900
1680x1050
1600x1200
1920x1080
1920x1200
6/18 bitSingle1-4 On
6/18 bitSingle2-4 On, 1 Off
8/24 bitSingle1,3,4 On, 2 Off
6/18 bitSingle3-4 On, 1-2 Off
6/18 bitSingle1,2,4 On, 3 Off
6/18 bitSingle2,4 On, 1,3 Off
8/24 bitDual1,4 On, 2,3 Off
6/18 bitSingle4 On, 1-3 Off
8/24 bitSingle1-3 On, 4 Off
8/24 bitDual2-3 On, 1,4 Off
8/24 bitDual1,3 On, 2,4 Off
8/24 bitDual3 On, 1,2,4 Off
8/24 bitDual1-2 On, 3-4 Off
8/24 bitDual2 On, 1,3,4 Off
8/24 bitDual1 On, 2-4 Off
8/24 bitDual1-4 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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Mini PCIe/mSATA Select
JP8
10
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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-
9
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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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PinsFunction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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DIO0
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
DIO4
DIO5
DIO6
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Chapter 4
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 ConnectorLCD/Inverter Power Connector
PinsFunctionPinsFunction
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
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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
PinsFunction
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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Chapter 4
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.
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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Chapter 4
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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Chapter 4
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 1Wall 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.
Chapter 5 Mounting Options
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
Wall mount bracket 1
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Chapter 5
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
Chapter 5
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
KeysFunction
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 UtilityAdvanced
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
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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 Confi guration
CPU Confi guration
IDE Confi guration
USB Confi guration
Super IO Confi guration
PC Health Status
JMB36X ATA Ctrl Confi g
WatchDog Confi g
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Advanced
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Save & ExitChipsetBootSecurity
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
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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 Confi guration
Serial Port 2 Confi guration
Serial Port 3 Confi guration
Serial Port 4 Confi guration
Serial Port 5 Confi guration
Serial Port 6 Confi 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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Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 6 Configuration
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
Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
[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]
10
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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Chipset
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BootSecurity
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
Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
[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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South Bridge
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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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
BootSecurity
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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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BootSecurity Save & Exit
Reset the system after
saving the changes.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
.
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.
EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.
To execute the utility, type:
A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n
then press <Enter>.
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done
done
done
done
done
done
done
|
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Restore Defaults
To restore and load the optimized default values, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the setup
options.
Save as User Defaults
To save changes done so far as user default, select this field and then press <Enter>.
A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to save values as user default.
Restore User Defaults
To restore user default to all the setup options, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore user default.
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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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The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility.
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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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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
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
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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