MI956
Intel® Sandy Bridge / PCH
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0
Acknowledgments
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Corporation.
Intel and Intel® Sandy Bridge DC Mobile Processor are
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Corporation.
Fintek is a registered trademark of Fintek Electronics
Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................... 1
Product Description ............................................................ 1
Checklist ............................................................................. 2
MI956 Specifications ......................................................... 3
Board Dimensions .............................................................. 4
Installations ...................................................... 5
Installing the CPU .............................................................. 6
Installing the Memory......................................................... 7
Setting the Jumpers............................................................. 8
Connectors on MI956 ....................................................... 12
BIOS Setup.......................................................21
Drivers Installation ......................................49
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ......................... 50
VGA Drivers Installation .................................................. 53
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation .............................. 56
LAN Drivers Installation .................................................. 58
Intel® Management Engine Interface ............................... 62
ASMedia USB 3.0 Drivers ............................................... 65
Appendix ...........................................................67
A. I/O Port Address Map .................................................. 67
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ...................................... 68
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration ................................... 69
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Introduction
Product Description
The MI956F Mini ITX motherboard is based on the latest Intel® QM67
chipset. The platform supports 2nd generation Intel® Core processor
family with rPGA988B packing and features an integrated dual-channel
DDR3 memory controller as well as a graphics core.
The latest Intel® processors provide advanced performance in both
computing and graphics quality. This meets the requirement of customers
in the gaming, POS, digital signage and server market segment.
The Intel® QM67 is made with 32 nanometer technology that supports
Intel’s first processor architecture to unite the CPU and the graphics core
on the transistor level. The MI956F Mini ITX board utilizes the dramatic
increase in performance provided by this Intel’s latest cutting-edge
technology. Measuring 170mm x 170mm, MI956F offers fast 6Gbps
SATA support (2 ports), USB3.0 (2 ports) and interfaces for DVI-D,
DVI-I, LVDS and HDMI displays. MI956AF features Intel Active
Management Technology 7.0.
MI956F FEATURES:
Supports Intel® 2nd Generation Core i7/i5/i3 QC/DC mobile
processors
Two DDR3 SoDIMM, 1066/1333MHz, Max. 8GB memory
Dual Intel
Integrated Graphics for DVI-I, DVI-D/HDMI/LVDS displays
4x SATA 2.0, 2x SATA 3.0, 8x USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (2 ports),
4x COM, Watchdog timer
1x PCI-E (x16), 1x Mini PCI-E
Optional AMT (MI956AF only)
®
PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
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Checklist
Your MI956 package should include the items listed below.
The MI956 Mini-ITX motherboard
This User’s Manual
1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
Serial ATA cable
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Product Name
MI956AF/MI956F
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
CPU Type
- Intel® 2nd generation CoreTM i7/i5/i3 QC/DC mobile processor
- rPGA package, 37.5 x 37.5 mm
- TDP: QC = 45W~ 55W/ DC = 35W
**Sandy Bridge CPU is NOT socket compatible with Arrandale
CPU Speed
Up to 2.7GHz
Cache
Up to 8MB
CPU Socket
rPGA 988B
Chipset
Intel® QM67 PCH; 25 x 27 mm package size
BIOS
AMI BIOS, support ACPI Function
Memory
Intel® 2nd generation CoreTM i7/i5/i3 QC/DC mobile processor integrated memory
controller
DDRIII 1067/1333 MHz
- SO-DIMM x 2 (w/o ECC), Max. 8GB
VGA
- Intel® 2nd generation CoreTM i7/i5/i3 mobile processor integrated Gfx
DVI-I X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
DVI-D X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
HDMI X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
LVDS : DF13 x 2 for supporting dual channel 24-bit
LAN
1. Intel
®
Lewisville 82579LM GbE PHY[MI956AF only]
or 82579V GbE PHY [MI956F only]
2. Intel® 82583V as 2nd GbE
USB
USB 2.0 host controller, supports 8 ports w/ two EHCI, 7 UHCI controllers
Integrated USB 2.0 Rate Matching Hub.
- 4 ports in the rear panel
- Others reserved for onboard pin header ( 4 ports, 2.54mm pitch)
USB 3.0 host controller [ASMedia # ASM1042], support 2 ports
- 2 ports in the rear panel
Serial ATA
Intel® QM67 PCH built-in SATA controller, supports total 6 ports
2 x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps+ 4 x SATA (2.0) 3Gbps ports (2 FIS based Port Multiplier)
Audio
Intel® QM67 PCH built-in High Definition Audio controller+ ALC892 w/ 7.1 CH
LPC I/O
Fintek F81865-I (Ver. C)
COM1 (RS232/422/485), COM2/COM3/COM4 (RS232), Hardware
Monitor (2 thermal inputs,4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 fan headers) [CPU FAN
controllabl, but not the system fan]
COM1/2 with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500 mA for each port)
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
IAMT(7.0)
Intel® QM67 PCH built-in (MI956AF only)
- Intel® Active Management Technology ver. 7.0
Expansion
Slots
- PCI-Express (16x) *1 [PEG]
- Mini PCI-Express (1x) *1 @ Solder side
[Reserved mounting holes for Half-sized also]
Edge
Connector:
DVI-D + DVI-I stack connector; Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1, #2
Dual USB(3.0) dual stack connector; HDMI stack connector
Gbit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB(2.0) stack connector x2
RCA Jack 3x1 for HD Audio
Onboard
Header/
Connector
2 ports x SATA III [Blue color]; 4 ports x SATA II
2x5 pin-header x2 for 4 ports USB; 2x5 pin-header for front panel audio
2x10 pin-header for COM3 (RS232) & COM4 (RS232)
2x5 pin-header for Digital IO; 4-pin box header for LCD backlight control
Watchdog Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
System Voltage
ATX
Others
LAN Wakeup, EuP/ErP feature (Fintek F75160), UL 60950-1 2nd Edition
compatible
Board Size
170mm x 170mm
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Board Dimensions
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI956 in order to set up a workable system. The topics
covered are:
Installing the CPU ................................................................................ 6
Installing the Memory .......................................................................... 7
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................................. 8
Connectors on MI956 ........................................................................ 12
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NOTE:
Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.
Installing the CPU
The MI956 board supports rPGA988B socket for Intel® Sandy Bridge
Dual Core mobile processors.
The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor. As
shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting the
processor. Place the processor into the socket by making sure the notch
on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside of the
socket. Once the processor has slide into the socket, fasten the screw.
Refer to the figures below.
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DDR3 Module
Lock
Lock
Lock
Lock
Installing the Memory
The MI956 board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 8GB in DDR3 SO-DIMM memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR3 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR3 module in place when the DDR3
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR3 module, press the clips with both hands.
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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MI956 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on MI956 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI956 ................................................................ 9
JP2, JP3, JP4: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection .................... 10
JP5: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 10
JP6: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 10
J10: LCD Panel Power Selection ....................................................... 11
J14: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only) ................. 11
J22: Clear ME Contents ..................................................................... 11
J23: Clear CMOS Contents ................................................................ 11
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Jumpers on MI956 ..........................................................................Page
JP2, JP3, JP4: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection .................... 10
JP5: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 10
JP6: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 10
J10: LCD Panel Power Selection........................................................ 11
J14: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only).................. 11
J22: Clear ME Contents ..................................................................... 11
J23: Clear CMOS Contents ................................................................ 11
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COM1
Function
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
Jumper
Setting
(pin closed)
JP2:
3-5&4-6
JP3:
1-2
JP4:
3-5 & 4-6
JP2:
1-3&2-4
JP3:
3-4
JP4:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3&2-4
JP3:
5-6
JP4:
1-3 & 2-4
JP5
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
+12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
RI
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed
+5V
JP6
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
+12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
RI
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed
+5V
JP2, JP3, JP4: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection
JP5: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting
JP6: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting
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J10
LCD Panel Power
3.3V 5V
J14
Flash Descriptor Security
Override
Open
Disabled
(Default)
Close
Enabled
J22
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
Clear ME
J23
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
Clear CMOS
J10: LCD Panel Power Selection
J14: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only)
J22: Clear ME Contents
J23: Clear CMOS Contents
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Connectors on MI956
Connector Locations on MI956 ......................................................... 13
CN1: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports ................................................. 14
CN2: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector ................................................... 14
CN3: USB3.0 Connector .................................................................. 15
CN4: HDMI Connector ..................................................................... 15
CN5: Gigabit LAN (Intel 82579LM) + USB 2/3 ................................ 15
CN8: Gigabit LAN (Intel 82583V) + USB 0/1 ................................... 15
CN11: HD Audio Connector ............................................................. 15
J1: Digital I/O .................................................................................... 16
J3: ATX Power Supply Connector ................................ ..................... 16
J2, J4: COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports ......................................... 16
J6: ATX 12V Power Connector ......................................................... 16
JP8, JP7: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel) ..................... 17
JP9: LCD Backlight Connector .......................................................... 17
JP10, JP11: USB Connectors ............................................................. 17
JP13: SPDIF I/O................................................................................ 17
J24: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel .................................. 18
J26: Front Panel Connector................................................................ 18
CN6, CN7, CN9, CN10, CN12, CN13: SATA Connectors ................ 18
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector ........................................... 18
SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector...................................... 18
JP1: LPC Debug Connector (Factory use only) .................................. 19
J11: Mini-PCIE Connector ................................................................ 19
JP12: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only).................................... 19
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Pin #
Signal Name
RS-232
R2-422
RS-485
1
DCD
TX-
DATA-
2
RX
TX+
DATA+
3
TX
RX+
NC
4
DTR
RX-
NC
5
Ground
Ground
Ground
6
DSR
NC
NC
7
RTS
NC
NC
8
CTS
NC
NC 9 RI
NC
NC
10
NC
NC
NC
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
DATA 2-
1
16
HOT POWER
DATA 2+
2
17
DATA 0-
Shield 2/4
3
18
DATA 0+
DATA 4-
4
19
SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+
5
20
DATA 5-
DDC CLOCK
6
21
DATA 5+
DDC DATA
7
22
SHIELD CLK
N.C
8
23
CLOCK -
DATA 1-
9
24
CLOCK +
DATA 1+
10
C1
N.C
SHIELD 1/3
11
C2
N.C
DATA 3-
12
C3
N.C
DATA 3+
13
C4
N.C
DDC POWER
14
C5
A GROUND2
A GROUND 1
15
C6
A GROUND3
CN1: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports
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CN2: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector
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Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
DATA 2-
1
16
HOT POWER
DATA 2+
2
17
DATA 0-
Shield 2/4
3
18
DATA 0+
DATA 4-
4
19
SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+
5
20
DATA 5-
DDC CLOCK
6
21
DATA 5+
DDC DATA
7
22
SHIELD CLK
N.C
8
23
CLOCK -
DATA 1-
9
24
CLOCK +
DATA 1+
10
C1
N.C.
SHIELD 1/3
11
C2
N.C.
DATA 3-
12
C3
N.C.
DATA 3+
13
C4
N.C.
DDC POWER
14
C5
N.C.
A GROUND 1
15
C6
N.C.
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CN3: USB3.0 Connector
CN4: HDMI Connector
CN5: Gigabit LAN (Intel 82579LM) + USB 2/3
CN8: Gigabit LAN (Intel 82583V) + USB 0/1
CN11: HD Audio Connector
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Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
GND
1 2 VCC
OUT3
3 4 OUT1
OUT2
5 6 OUT0
IN3
7 8 IN1
IN2
9
10
IN0
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
3.3V
11 1 3.3V
-12V
12 2 3.3V
Ground
13 3 Ground
PS-ON
14 4 +5V
Ground
15 5 Ground
Ground
16 6 +5V
Ground
17 7 Ground
-5V
18 8 Power good
+5V
19 9 5VSB
+5V
20
10
+12V
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
DCD#
1 6 DSR#
SIN#
2 7 RTS#
SOUT
3 8 CTS#
DTR#
4 9 RI#
GND
5 X KEY
Pin #
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
Ground
3
+12V
4
+12V
J1: Digital I/O
J3: ATX Power Supply Connector
J2, J4: COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports
J6: ATX 12V Power Connector
This connector supplies the CPU operating voltage.
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Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
TX0-
2 1 TX0+
Ground
4 3 Ground
TX1-
6 5 TX1+
5V/3.3V
8 7 Ground
TX3-
10 9 TX3+
TX2-
12
11
TX2+
Ground
14
13
Ground
TXC-
16
15
TXC+
5V/3.3V
18
17
ENABKL
+12V
20
19
+12V
Pin #
Signal Name
1
+12V
2
Backlight Enable
3
Brightness Control
4
Ground
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
VCC
1 2 Vcc
D0-
3 4 D1-
D0+
5 6 D1+
GND
7 8 GND
KEY
9
10
NC
Pin #
Signal Name
1
SPDIF IN
2
Ground
3
SPDIF OUT
4
Ground
JP8, JP7: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel)
The LVDS connectors on board consist of the first channel (LVDS1) and
second channel (LVDS2).
JP9: LCD Backlight Connector
JP10, JP11: USB Connectors
JP13: SPDIF I/O
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Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
MIC IN_L
1 2 Ground
MIC IN_R
3 4 DET
LINE_R
5 6 Ground
Sense
7 8 KEY
LINE_L
9
10
Ground
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
Power BTN
1 2 Power BTN
HDD LED+
3 4 HDD LED-
Reset BTN
5 6 Reset BTN
Power LED+
7 8 Power LED-
Pin #
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
TX+
3
TX-
4
Ground
5
RX-
6
RX+
7
Ground
Pin #
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
+12V
3
Rotation detection
4
Control
Pin #
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
+12V
3
NC
J24: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel
J26: Front Panel Connector
CN6, CN7, CN9, CN10, CN12, CN13: SATA Connectors
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector
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JP1: LPC Debug Connector (Factory use only)
J11: Mini-PCIE Connector
JP12: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)
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BIOS SETUP
BIOS Setup
This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS
that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as
follows:
BIOS Introduction ................................................................ ............. 22
BIOS Setup ....................................................................................... 22
Main BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 23
Advanced Settings ............................................................................. 24
Chipset Settings ................................................................................. 37
Boot Settings ..................................................................................... 44
Security Settings ................................................................................ 46
Save & Exit Settings .......................................................................... 47
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BIOS SETUP
BIOS Introduction
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer
system’s ROM supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides critical
low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial ports
and parallel ports. It also password protection as well as special support
for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
BIOS Setup
The BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system
configurations and settings. The BIOS ROM of the system stores the
Setup utility. When you turn on the computer, the BIOS is immediately
activated. Pressing the <Del> key immediately allows you to enter the
Setup utility. If you are a little bit late pressing the <Del> key, POST
(Power On Self Test) will continue with its test routines, thus preventing
you from invoking the Setup. If you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system by pressing the ”Reset” button or simultaneously pressing the
<Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys. You can also restart by turning the
system Off and back On again. The following message will appear on the
screen:
Press <DEL> or <F2> to Enter Setup
In general, you press the arrow keys to highlight items, <Enter> to select,
the <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, <F1> for help and
<Esc> to quit.
When you enter the Setup utility, the Main Menu screen will appear on
the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup
functions and exit choices.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
BIOS INFORMATION
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
System Date
[Tue 01/06/2009]
System Time
[00:08:21]
Access Level
Administrator
Note:
If the system cannot boot after making and saving system
changes with Setup, the AMI BIOS supports an override to
the CMOS settings that resets your system to its default.
Warning:
It is strongly recommended that you avoid making any
changes to the chipset defaults. These defaults have been
carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer
to provide the absolute maximum performance and
reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system to
become unstable and crash in some cases.
Main BIOS Setup
This setup allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in
your computer system and set the system clock.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
System Date
Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements.
System Time
Set the Time. Use Tab to switch between Data elements.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save & EXIT
ESC: Exit
► PCI Subsystem Settings
► ACPI Settings
► Wake up event setting
► CPU Configuration
► SATA Configuration
► Shutdown Temperature Configuration
► EuP/ErP Power Saving Controller
► AMT Configuration
► DPDF Configuration
►Acoustic Management Configuration
► USB Configuration
► F81866 Super IO Configuration
► F81866 H/W Monitor
► CPU PPM Configuration
►Sandybridge DTS Configuration
Advanced Settings
This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows
you to set up some system features according to your preference.
REMARKS:
1.The Intel AMT Configuration is available only on MI956AF,
not MI956F.
2.The EuP/ErP Power Saving Controller is available only on
MI956F, not MI956AF.
Aptio Setup Utility
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.0502
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
PCI 64bit Resources Handing
Above 4G Decoding
Disabled
PCI Common Settings
PCI Latency Timer
32 PCI Bus Clocks
VGA Palette Snoop
Disabled
PERR# Generation
Disabled
SERR# Generation
Disabled
► PCI Express Settings
PCI Subsystem Settings
Aptio Setup Utility
Above 4G Decoding
Enables or Disables 64bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G
address space (only if system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).
PCI Latency Timer
Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.
VGA Palette Snoop
Enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping.
PERR# Generation
Enables or disables PCI device to generate PERR#.
SERR# Generation
Enables or disables PCI device to generate SERR#.
PCI Express Settings
Change PCI Express devices settings.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
PCI Express Device Register Settings
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Relaxed Ordering
Disabled
Extended Tag
Disabled
No Snoop
Enabled
Maximum Payload
Auto
Maximum Read Request
Auto
PCI Express Link Register Settings
ASPM Support
Disabled
WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause
Disabled
some PCI-E devices to fail
Extended Synch
Disabled
Link Training Retry
5 Link Training Timeout (uS)
100
Unpopulated Links
Keep Link ON
PCI Express Settings
Aptio Setup Utility
Relaxed Ordering
Enables or disables PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering.
Extended Tag
If ENABLED allows device to use 8-bit Tag field as a requester.
No Snoop
Enables or disables PCI Express Device No Snoop option.
Maximum Payload
Set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to
select the value.
Maximum Read Request
Set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allow System
BIOS to select the value.
ASPM Support
Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State:
AUTO – BIOS auto configure : DISABLE – Disables ASPM.
Extended Synch
If ENABLED allows generation of Extended Synchronization patterns.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
ACPI Settings
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Enable Hibernation
Enabled
ACPI Sleep State
S1 (Suspend to R…)
Lock Legacy Resources
S3 Video Repost
Disabled
Disabled
Link Training Retry
Defines number of Retry Attempts software will take to retrain the link if
previous training attempt was unsuccessful.
Link Training Timeout (uS)
Defines number of Microseconds software will wait before polling ‘Link
Training’ bit in Link Status register. Value range from 10 to 1000 uS.
Unpopulated Links
In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express
links, if this option set to ‘Disable Link’.
ACPI Settings
Aptio Setup Utility
Enable Hibernation
Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This
option may be not effective with some OS.
ACPI Sleep State
Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the SUSPEND button
is pressed.
Lock Legacy Resources
Enabled or Disabled Lock of Legacy Resources.
S3 Video Repost
Enable or disable S3 Video Repost.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Wake system with Fixed Time Disabled
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Wake up hour
0
Wake up minute
0
Wake up second
0
Wake on Ring
Disabled
Wake on PCIE Wake Event
Disabled
Wake up event settings
Aptio Setup Utility
Wake system with Fixed Time
Enables or Disables System wake on alarm event. When enabled, System
will wake on the hr::min:: sec specified.
Wake on PCIE PME Wake Event
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
CPU Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Intel® CPU @ 2.20GHz
Processor Stepping
206a5
Microcode Revision
Not Loaded
Max CPU Speed
2200 MHz
Min CPU Speed
800 MHz
CPU Speed
2200 MHz
Processor Cores
4
Intel HT Technology
Supported
Intel VT-x Technology
Supported
Intel SMX Technology
Supported
64-bit
Supported
Hyper-threading
Enabled
Active Processor Cores
All
Limit CPUID Maximum
Disabled
Execute Disable Bit
Enabled
Intel Virtualization Technology
Disabled
Hardware Prefetcher
Disabled
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Enabled
CPU Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
Hyper-threading
Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for
Hyper-Threading Technology). When Disabled, only one thread per
enabled core is enabled.
Active Processor Cores
Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Limit CPUID Maximum
Disabled for Windows XP.
Execute Disable Bit
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, Re33dHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.)
Intel Virtualization Technology
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities
provided by Vanderpool Technology.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
SATA Controller(s)
Enabled
SATA Mode Selection
IDE
SATA Port0
Empty
Software Preserve
Unknown
SATA Port1
Empty
Software Preserve
Unknown
SATA Port2
Empty
Software Preserve
Unknown
SATA Port3
Empty
Software Preserve
Unknown
SATA Port4
Empty
Software Preserve
Unknown
SATA Port5
Empty
Software Preserve
Unknown
Hardware Prefetcher
To turn on/off the Mid level Cache (L2) streamer Prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
SATA Configuration
SATA Devices Configuration.
Aptio Setup Utility
SATA Controller(s)
Enable / Disable Serial ATA Controller.
SATA Mode Selection
(1) IDE Mode.
(2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
APCI Shutdown Temperature
Disabled
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
[Enable Provide the Standby
Power for devices.
[Disable] Shutdown the standby
power.
Standby Power on S5
All Enable
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Intel AMT
Enabled
BIOS Hotkey Pressed
Disabled
MEBx Selection Screen
Disabled
Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation
Disabled
Un-Configure ME
Disabled
Amt Wait Timer
0
Activate Remote Assistance Process
Disabled
USB Configure
Enabled
PET Progress
Enabled
AMT CIRA Timeout
0
Watchdog
Disabled
OS Timer
0
BIOS Timer
0
Shutdown Temperature Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
ACPI Shutdown Temperature
The default setting is Disabled.
EuP/ErP Power Saving Controller
Saving the power consumption on power off.
Aptio Setup Utility
BIOS SETUP
AMT Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
DPTF Configuration
Enable/Disable intel Dyamic
Platform Thermal Framework.
DPTF
Disabled
Intel AMT
This configuration is supported only with MI956AF (with iAMT
function). Options are Enabled and Disabled.
Note: iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS
extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the
SPI device.
Unconfigure ME
This configuration is supported only with MI956AF (with iAMT
function). Perform AMT/ME unconfigure without password operation.
Amt Wait Timer
Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS.
Activate Remote Assistance Process
Trigger CIRA boot.
PET Progress
User can Enable/Disable PET Events progress to receive PET events or
not.
Watchdog Timer
This configuration is supported only with MI956AF (with iAMT
function). Enable/Disable Watchdog Timer.
DPTF Configuration
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Acoustic Management Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Acoustic Management
Disabled
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
USB Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
USB Devices:
2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
Enabled
USB3.0 Support
Enabled
XHCI Hand-off
Enabled
EHCI Hand-off
Enabled
USB hardware delays and time-outs:
USB Transfer time-out
20 sec
Device reset tine-out
20 sec
Device power-up delay
Auto
Acoustic Management Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
USB Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
BIOS SETUP
Legacy USB Support
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.
USB3.0 Support
Enable/Disable USB3.0 (XHCI) Controller support.
XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The
XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Super IO Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
F81865 Super IO Chip
F81865
► Serial Port 0 Configuration
► Serial Port 1 Configuration
► Serial Port 2 Configuration
► Serial Port 3 Configuration
Power Failure
Always off
EHCI Hand-off
Enabled/Disabled. This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off
support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver.
USB Transfer time-out
The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.
Device reset tine-out
USB mass Storage device start Unit command time-out.
Device power-up delay
Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the
Host Controller. ‘Auto’ uses default value: for a Root port it is 100ms, for
a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
F81865 Super IO Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
Serial Port Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Ports. User can Enable/Disable the serial port
and Select an optimal settings for the Super IO Device.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
PC Health Status
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
CPU_Fan smart fan control
Disabled
CPU temperature
+35 C
SYS temperature
+39 C
CPU_FAN Speed
7045 RPM
Vcore
+0.960 V
+5V
+5.003 V
+12V
+12.058 V
F81865 H/W Monitor
Aptio Setup Utility
Temperatures/Voltages
These fields are the parameters of the hardware monitoring function
feature of the motherboard. The values are read-only values as monitored
by the system and show the PC health status.
CPU Fan Smart Fan Control
This field enables or disables the smart fan feature. At a certain
temperature, the fan starts turning. Once the temperature drops to a
certain level, it stops turning again.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
CPU PPM Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
EIST
Enabled
Turbo Mode
Enabled
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Sadybridge DTS Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
CPU DTS
Disable
CPU PPM Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
EIST
Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep.
Sandybridge DTS Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
CPU DTS
Disabled: ACPI thermal management uses EC reported temperature
values.
Enabled: ACPI thermal management uses DTS SMM mechanism to
obtain CPU temperature values.
Out of Spec: ACPI Thermal Management uses EC reported temperature
values and TS SMM is used to handle Out of Spec.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
► PCH-IO Configuration
► System Agent (SA) Configuration
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Intel PCH RC Version 1.1.0.0
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Intel PCH SKU Name
QM67
Intel PCH Rev ID
O5/B3
► PCI Express Configuration
► USB Configuration
► PCH Azalia Configuration
PCH LAN Controller
Enabled
Wake on LAN
Disabled
Board Capability
SUS_PWR_ON_ACK
High Precision Event Timer Configuration
High Precision Timer
Enabled
SLP_S4 Assertion Width
1-2 Seconds
Chipset Settings
This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows
you to set up some system features according to your preference.
PCH-IO Configuration
This section allows you to configure the North Bridge Chipset.
Aptio Setup Utility
Aptio Setup Utility
PCH LAN Controller
Enable or disable onboard NIC.
Wake on LAN
Enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake On
LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.)
SLP_S4 Assertion Width
Select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
PCI Express Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
PCI Express Clock Gating
Enabled
DMI Link ASPM Control
Enabled
DMI Link Extended Synch Control
Disabled
PCIe-USB Glitch W/A
Disabled
Subtractive Decode
Disabled
► PCI Express Root Port 1
► PCI Express Root Port 2
► PCI Express Root Port 3
► PCI Express Root Port 4
► PCI Express Root Port 5
PCI-E Port 6 is assigned to LAN
► PCI Express Root Port 7
► PCI Express Root Port 8
PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express Clock Gating
Enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.
DMI Link ASPM Control
The control of Active State Power Management on both NB side and SB
side of the DMI link.
PCIe-USB Glitch W/A
PCIe-USB Glitch W/A for bad USB device(s) connected behind
PCIE/PEG port.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
USB Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
EHCI1
Enabled
EHCI2
Enabled
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control
Disabled
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
PCH Azalia Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Azalia
Auto
USB Configuration
EHCI1/2
Control the USAB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must
always be enabled.
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control
Control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling.
PCH Azalia Configuration
Azalia
Control Detection of the Azalia device.
Disabled = Azalia will unconditionally disabled.
Enabled Azalia will be unconditionally enabled.
Auto = Azalia will enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
System Agent Bridge Name SandyBridge
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
System Agent RC Version
1.1.0.0
VT-d Capability
Supported
VT-d
Enabled
CHAP Device (B0:D7:F0)
Disabled
Thermal Device (B0:D4:F0)
Disabled
Enable NB CRID
Disabled
BDAT ACPI Table Support
Disabled
► Graphics Configuration
► Memory Configuration
System Agent (SA) Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
VT-d
Check to enable VT-d function on MCH.
Enable NB CRID
Enable or disable NB CRID WorkAround.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Graphics Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
IGFX VBIOS Version
2132
IGfx Frequency
650 MHz
Primary Display
Auto
Internal Graphics
Auto
GTT Size
2MB
Aperture Size
256MB
DVMT Pre-Allocated
64M
DVMT Total Gfx Mode
Disabled
► LCD Control
Graphics Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
Primary Display
Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI graphics device should be primary
display or select SG for switchable Gfx.
Internal Graphics
Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) graphics memory size used by
the internal graphics device.
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Select DVMT 5.0 total graphics memory size used by the internal
graphics device.
Gfx Low Power Mode
This option is applicable for SFF only.
LCD Control
Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST. This has no
effect if external graphics present. Secondary booty display selection will
appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on
primary display.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
LCD Control
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Primary IGFX Boot Display
VBIOS Default
LCD Panel Type
1024x768 LVDS
Active LFP
No LVDS
Panel Color Depth
18 Bit
LCD Control
Aptio Setup Utility
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Select the Video Device, which will be activated during POST. This has
no effect if external graphics present.
Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection.
VGA modes will be supported only on primary display.
LCD Panel Type
Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the
appropriate setup item: 640x480 LVDS ~ 2048x1536 LVDS.
Active LFP
Select the Active LFP Configuration.
No LVDS: VBIOS does not enable LVDS.
Int-LVDS: VBIOS enables LVDS driver by Integrated encoder.
SDVO LVDS: VBIOS enables LVDS driver by SDVO encoder.
eDP Port-A: LFP Driven by Int-DisplayPort encoder from Port-A.
Panel Color Depth
Select the LFP Panel Color Depth: 18 Bit, 24 Bit.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Memory Information
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Memory RC Version
1.2.2.0
Memory Frequency
1333 MHz
Total Memory
2048 MB (DDR3)
DIMM#0
2048 MB (DDR3)
DIMM#1
Not Present
CAS Latency (tCL)
9
Minimum delay time
CAS to RAS (tRCDmin)
9
Row Precharge (tRPmin)
9
Active to Precharge (tRASmin)
24
Memory Configuration
BIOS SETUP
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Boot Configuration
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Setup Prompt Timeout
1
Bootup NumLock State
On
Quiet Boot
Disabled
Fast Boot
Disabled
CSM16 Module Version
07.69
GateA20 Active
Upon Request
Option ROM Messages
Force BIOS
INT19 Trap Response
Immediate
Boot Option Priorities
► CSM parameters
Boot Settings
Setup Prompt Timeout
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
Bootup NumLock State
Select the keyboard NumLock state.
Quiet Boot
Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option.
Fast Boot
Enables/Disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required
to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.
GateA20 Active
UPON REQUEST – GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
ALWAYS – do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any
RT code is executed above 1MB.
Option ROM Messages
Set display mode for Option ROM. Options: Force BIOS and Keep Current.
INT19 Trap Response
Enable: Allows Option ROMs to trap Int 19.
Boot Option Priorities
Sets the system boot order.
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Launch CSM
Always
Boot option filter
UEFI and Legacy
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Do not launch
Launch Storage OpROM policy
Legacy only
Launch Video OpROM policy
Legacy only
Other PCI device ROM priority
Legacy OpROM
CSM parameters
This section allows you to configure the boot settings.
Boot option filter
This option controls what devices system can boot to.
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
Launch Storatge OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
Launch Video OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.
Other PCI device ROM priority
For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines
which OpROM to launch.
Aptio Setup Utility
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Password Description
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then
this only limit 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
Security Settings
This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows
you to set up some system features according to your preference.
Administrator Password
Set Setup Administrator Password.
User Password
Set User Password.
Aptio Setup Utility
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Save Changes and Exit
→ ← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Save & Exit Settings
Save Changes and Exit
Exit system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
Exit system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset
Reset the system after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
Reset system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes
Save Changes done so far to any of the setup options.
Discard Changes
Discard Changes done so far to any of the setup options.
Restore Defaults
Restore/Load Defaults values for all the setup options.
Save as User Defaults
Save the changes done so far as User Defaults.
Restore User Defaults
Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.
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Drivers Installation
This section describes the installation procedures for software and
drivers. The software and drivers are included with the motherboard. If
you find the items missing, please contact the vendor where you made the
purchase. The contents of this section include the following:
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ........................................... 50
VGA Drivers Installation ................................................................... 53
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation ................................................ 56
LAN Drivers Installation .................................................................... 58
Intel® Management Engine Interface ................................................. 62
ASMedia USB 3.0 Drivers ................................................................. 65
IMPORTANT NOTE:
After installing your Windows operating system, you must install first the
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding with the
drivers installation.
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Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
The Intel Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software
drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset components.
Follow the instructions below to complete the installation.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
7 Series Chipset Drivers.
2. Click Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility.
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3. When the Welcome screen to the Intel® Chipset Device Software
appears, click Next to continue.
4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with
the installation process.
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5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the
installation.
6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the
computer and for changes to take effect.
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VGA Drivers Installation
NOTE: Before installing the Intel(R) Q77 Chipset Family Graphics
Driver, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SPI should be first
installed.
To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
Q7 Series Chipset Drivers.
2. Click Intel(R) Q77 Chipset Family Graphics Driver.
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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
4. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement and continue the
installation.
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5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the
installation of the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver.
6. On Setup Progress screen, click Next to continue.
7. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes
to take effect.
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Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation
Follow the steps below to install the Realtek HD Audio Drivers.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
Q7 Series Chipset Drivers.
2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
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3. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Next to
proceed with and complete the installation process.
4. The InstallShield Wizard Complete. Click Finish to restart the
computer and for changes to take effect.
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LAN Drivers Installation
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
7 Series Chipset Drivers.
2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver.
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3. Click Install Drivers and Software.
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4. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
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5. Click Next to to agree with the license agreement.
6. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it
and click Next to continue.
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7. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the
installation.
8. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish.
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Intel® Management Engine Interface
REMARKS: The Intel iAMT 8.0 Drivers can be installed on
MI956AF, not MI956F.
Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
AMT 8.0 Drivers.
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2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel®
Management Engine Components, click the checkbox for Install Intel®
Control Center & click Next.
3. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement.
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4. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click
Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed.
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ASMedia USB 3.0 Drivers
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
6 Series Chipset Drivers.
2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver.
2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel®
Management Engine Components, click Next.
3. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish.
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Address
Device Description
000h - 01Fh
DMA Controller #1
020h - 03Fh
Interrupt Controller #1
040h - 05Fh
Timer
060h - 06Fh
Keyboard Controller
070h - 07Fh
Real Time Clock, NMI
080h - 09Fh
DMA Page Register
0A0h - 0BFh
Interrupt Controller #2
0C0h - 0DFh
DMA Controller #2
0F0h
Clear Math Coprocessor Busy Signal
0F1h
Reset Math Coprocessor
1F0h - 1F7h
IDE Interface
278h - 27Fh
Parallel Port #2(LPT2)
2E8h – 2EFh
Serial Port #4(COM4)
2F8h - 2FFh
Serial Port #2(COM2)
2B0h- 2DFh
Graphics adapter Controller
360h - 36Fh
Network Ports
3B0h - 3BFh
Monochrome & Printer adapter
3C0h - 3CFh
EGA adapter
3D0h - 3DFh
CGA adapter
3E8h – 3EFh
Serial Port #3(COM3)
3F8h - 3FFh
Serial Port #1(COM1)
APPENDIX
Appendix
A. I/O Port Address Map
Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port
addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following
table lists the I/O port addresses used.
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Level
Function
IRQ0
System Timer Output
IRQ1
Keyboard
IRQ2
Interrupt Cascade
IRQ3
Serial Port #2
IRQ4
Serial Port #1
IRQ5
Reserved
IRQ6
Reserved
IRQ7
Reserved
IRQ8
Real Time Clock
IRQ9
Reserved
IRQ10
Serial Port #3
IRQ11
Serial Port #4
IRQ12
PS/2 Mouse
IRQ13
80287
IRQ14
Primary IDE
IRQ15
Secondary IDE
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)
Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service
required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on
board.
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C. Watchdog Timer Configuration
The WDT is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user
programmable count. The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of
system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock.
Under these sorts of circumstances, the timer will count to zero and the
selected outputs will be driven. Under normal circumstance, the user will
restart the WDT at regular intervals before the timer counts to zero.
SAMPLE CODE:
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------//
// THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
// KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
// PURPOSE.
//
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------#include <dos.h>
#include <conio.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include "F81865.H"
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------int main (int argc, char *argv[]);
void EnableWDT(int);
void DisableWDT(void);
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------int main (int argc, char *argv[])
{
unsigned char bBuf;
unsigned char bTime;
char **endptr;
char SIO;
printf("Fintek 81865 watch dog program\n");
SIO = Init_F81865();
if (SIO == 0)
{
printf("Can not detect Fintek 81865, program abort.\n");
return(1);
}//if (SIO == 0)
if (argc != 2)
{
printf(" Parameter incorrect!!\n");
return (1);
}
bTime = strtol (argv[1], endptr, 10);
printf("System will reset after %d seconds\n", bTime);
if (bTime)
{ EnableWDT(bTime); }
else
{ DisableWDT(); }
return 0;
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}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------void EnableWDT(int interval)
{
unsigned char bBuf;
bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0x2B);
bBuf &= (~0x20);
Set_F81865_Reg(0x2B, bBuf); //Enable WDTO
Set_F81865_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7
Set_F81865_Reg(0x30, 0x01); //enable timer
bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xF5);
bBuf &= (~0x0F);
bBuf |= 0x52;
Set_F81865_Reg(0xF5, bBuf); //count mode is second
Set_F81865_Reg(0xF6, interval); //set timer
bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xFA);
bBuf |= 0x01;
Set_F81865_Reg(0xFA, bBuf); //enable WDTO output
bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xF5);
bBuf |= 0x20;
Set_F81865_Reg(0xF5, bBuf); //start counting
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------void DisableWDT(void)
{
unsigned char bBuf;
Set_F81865_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7
bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xFA);
bBuf &= ~0x01;
Set_F81865_Reg(0xFA, bBuf); //disable WDTO output
bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xF5);
bBuf &= ~0x20;
bBuf |= 0x40;
Set_F81865_Reg(0xF5, bBuf); //disable WDT
}
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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//--------------------------------------------------------------------------//
// THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
// KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
// PURPOSE.
//
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------#include "F81865.H"
#include <dos.h>
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------unsigned int F81865_BASE;
void Unlock_F81865 (void);
void Lock_F81865 (void);
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------unsigned int Init_F81865(void)
{
unsigned int result;
unsigned char ucDid;
F81865_BASE = 0x4E;
result = F81865_BASE;
ucDid = Get_F81865_Reg(0x20);
if (ucDid == 0x07) //Fintek 81865
{ goto Init_Finish; }
F81865_BASE = 0x2E;
result = F81865_BASE;
ucDid = Get_F81865_Reg(0x20);
if (ucDid == 0x07) //Fintek 81865
{ goto Init_Finish; }
F81865_BASE = 0x00;
result = F81865_BASE;
Init_Finish:
return (result);
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------void Unlock_F81865 (void)
{
outportb(F81865_INDEX_PORT, F81865_UNLOCK);
outportb(F81865_INDEX_PORT, F81865_UNLOCK);
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------void Lock_F81865 (void)
{
outportb(F81865_INDEX_PORT, F81865_LOCK);
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------void Set_F81865_LD( unsigned char LD)
{
Unlock_F81865();
outportb(F81865_INDEX_PORT, F81865_REG_LD);
outportb(F81865_DATA_PORT, LD);
Lock_F81865();
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------void Set_F81865_Reg( unsigned char REG, unsigned char DATA)
{
Unlock_F81865();
outportb(F81865_INDEX_PORT, REG);
outportb(F81865_DATA_PORT, DATA);
Lock_F81865();
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------unsigned char Get_F81865_Reg(unsigned char REG)
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{
unsigned char Result;
Unlock_F81865();
outportb(F81865_INDEX_PORT, REG);
Result = inportb(F81865_DATA_PORT);
Lock_F81865();
return Result;
}
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------//
// THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
// KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
// PURPOSE.
//
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------#ifndef __F81865_H
#define __F81865_H 1
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------#define F81865_INDEX_PORT (F81865_BASE)
#define F81865_DATA_PORT (F81865_BASE+1)
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------#define F81865_REG_LD 0x07
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------#define F81865_UNLOCK 0x87
#define F81865_LOCK 0xAA
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------unsigned int Init_F81865(void);
void Set_F81865_LD( unsigned char);
void Set_F81865_Reg( unsigned char, unsigned char);
unsigned char Get_F81865_Reg( unsigned char);
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------#endif //__F81865_H
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