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BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................76
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................77
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................78
BIOS Menu 4: IDEConfiguration.................................................................................................79
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................80
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................84
BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................88
BIOS Menu 8: AHCI Configuration..............................................................................................91
BIOS Menu 9: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu........................................................................92
BIOS Menu 10: Intel AMT Configuration ....................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 11: ME Subsystem Configuration...........................................................................94
BIOS Menu 12: Remote Access Configuration..........................................................................96
BIOS Menu 13: USB Configuration.............................................................................................98
BIOS Menu 14: USB Mass Storage Device Configuration..................................................... 101
BIOS Menu 15: PCI/PnP Configuration.................................................................................... 103
BIOS Menu 16: Boot.................................................................................................................. 104
BIOS Menu 17: Boot Settings Configuration.......................................................................... 105
BIOS Menu 18: Boot Device Priority Settings ........................................................................ 107
BIOS Menu 19: Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................. 108
BIOS Menu 20: Removable Drives........................................................................................... 108
BIOS Menu 21: CD/DVD Drives ................................................................................................ 109
BIOS Menu 22: Security............................................................................................................ 109
BIOS Menu 23: Chipset............................................................................................................. 111
BIOS Menu 24: Northbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 111
BIOS Menu 25: Southbridge Chipset Configuration.............................................................. 113
BIOS Menu 26: Exit.................................................................................................................... 114
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1 IQ7-US15W Introduction
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1.1 IQ7-US15W
Figure 1-1: IQ7-US15W IQ7 Design Guide
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The IQ7-US15W is a QSeven CPU Module with a 1.1 GHz Intel® Atom™ Z510 or
1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Z530 CPU.
The IQ7-US15W is designed for applications that require fanless operation. The low
power CPUs don't require active cooling and stay within specified heat range using the
included cooling solution.
As part of the QSeven standard, an API software interface is defined for the embedded
features such as a watchdog timer, I²C bus, LCD backlight control, BIOS user storage
area and temperature control.
Graphics capabilities include SDVO and 18/24-bit LVDS to the baseboard.
Other interfaces include IDE, USB and HD Audio.
1.2 Benefits
Some of the IQ7-US15W motherboard benefits include,
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Low power consumption
Wide range of I/O interfaces
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Standard API software interface for embedded features
1.3 Features
Some of the IQ7-US15W motherboard features are listed below:
QSeven form factor
RoHS compliant
PCIe x1 expansion
Includes 1.0 GB DDR2
1.4 Connectors
The connectors on the IQ7-US15W are shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-2: Connectors
1.5 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the IQ7-US15W are shown in the diagram below.
Length: 70 mm
Width: 70 mm
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Figure 1-3: IQ7-US15W Dimensions (mm)
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1.6 Data Flow
5Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other
components installed on the motherboard.
1.1 GHz Intel® Atom™ Z510
1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Z530
FSB
SDVO
18/24-bit LVDS
2 x PCIe x1
High Definition Audio
QSeven Connector
SDIO/MMC
8 x USB
LPC
SMBUS
Smart Fan Control
Intel® US-15W
Winbond
W83L784
DDR2
LPC
IDE
H/W Monitor
1.0 GB DDR2
CPLD
EPM570T100
SPI Flash
FWH Flash
FPC connector
H/W Monitor
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram
1.7 Technical Specifications
IQ7-US15W technical specifications are listed in 5Table 1-1.
Specification IQ7-US15W
Form Factor
QSeven
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Specification IQ7-US15W
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Socket
CPU Supported
Front Side Bus (FSB)
System Chipset
Memory
Audio
BIOS
Expansion
PCIe
I/O Interface Connectors
Display port
Embedded
1.1 GHz Intel® Atom™ Z510,
1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Z530
400 MHz,
533 MHz
Intel® US-15W
1.0 GB DDR2
HD audio connection to baseboard
FWH BIOS
2 x PCIe x1 to baseboard
SDVO to baseboard
24-bit LVDS to baseboard
USB
Storage
Serial ATA
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Operating temperature
Humidity
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Weight GW/NW
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications
8 x USB to baseboard
2 x SATA to baseboard
5 V AT/ATX supported
1.255 A @ 5 V (1.1 GHz Intel® Atom™ Z510, 1 GB DDR2)
1.34 A @ 5 V (1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Z530, 1 GB DDR2)
0ºC ~ 60ºC (requires cooler and silicone heat sink paste)
0% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
70 mm x 70 mm
600 g/100 g
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Chapter
2
2 IQ7-US15W
Connector Pinouts
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2.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
This chapter gives an overview of all the connectors on the IQ7-US15W and their pin
definitions.
Table 2-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the IQ7-US15W. Detailed
descriptions of these connectors can be found below.
Connector Type Label
QSeven Connector QSeven connector J1
IDE Connector Flat cable CN16
Table 2-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
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Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. T his se ction h as complet e d esc ription s of
all the internal, peripheral connectors on the IQ7-US15W.
The IQ7-DB-MITX is a MiniITX baseboard for a QSeven CPU module. The QSeven
standard specifies a TDP less than 12 W, ideal for low power, fanless applications.
The CPU and chipset are both a part of the CPU module, and the baseboard provides all
the connectors.
Three SATA ports, a 44-pin IDE connection and a CompactFlash® card slot provide
storage capabilities.
Graphics capabilities include a VGA port on the rear I/O panel through the SDVO
connection. There is also an 18/24 bit LVDS and, optionally, LVDS to 18/24 bit TTL.
Networking is provided through two Gigabit Ethernet slots connected through PCIe x1
channels.
Expansion capabilities include a parallel port, PS/2 connectors, four serial ports, PCIe x1
expansion card slot and PCIe Mini card slot.
3.2 Benefits
Some of the IQ7-DB-MITX motherboard benefits include,
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Operating reliably in harsh industrial environments up to 70°C
The system is always available and will reboot if the system crashes
Powerful processor options are ideal for computing intensive applications
3.3 Features
Some of the IQ7-DB-MITX motherboard features are listed below:
MiniITX form factor
RoHS compliant
QSeven CPU module connector
Two Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Integrated audio
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3.4 Connectors
The connectors on the IQ7-DB-MITX are shown in the figure below.
Figure 3-2: Top Connectors
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Figure 3-3: Rear Panel Connectors
3.5 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the IQ7-DB-MITX are shown in the diagram below.
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Length: 170 mm
Width: 170 mm
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Figure 3-4: IQ7-DB-MITX Dimensions (mm)
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The external peripheral interface connectors are shown below.
5Table 2-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the IQ7-DB-MITX.
Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found below.
Connector Type Label
ATX power connector, system 20-pin ATX PWR1
Backlight inverter connector 5-pin box header INVERTER1
CompactFlash® connector CF slot CF1
Digital I/O 10-pin header DIO1
Fan connector 3-pin wafer FAN2
Front panel connector 14-pin header F_PANEL1
IDE connector 44-pin CN30
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IDE (CPU module to baseboard) Flat cable CN6
LVDS connector 30-pin crimp CN7
LVDS connector 40-pin crimp CN16
Mini USB port Mini-USB USB_CLIENT
PCIe x1 expansion card slot PCIe x1 slot PCIE1
PCIe Mini card slot PCIe Mini CN2
Power button Button SW2
QSeven connector QSeven J1
Reset button Button SW1
SATA connectors SATA S_ATA1, S_ATA2,
S_ATA3
SATA power 4-pin box header CN17, CN21, CN23
Serial ports 10-pi n box header COM1, COM2,
COM3
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USB connector 8-pin header USB5
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
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4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
5Table 4-2 lists the rear panel connectors on the IQ7-DB-MITX. Detailed descriptions of
these connectors can be found in Section
Connector Type Label
Audio connectors Audio jacks AUDIO1
Keyboard and mouse connectors Dual PS/2 CN9
LAN Connector RJ-45 LAN_USB1
RS-232 serial port connector D-sub 9-pin male COM1
USB 2.0 ports Dual USB ports LAN_USB1
VGA port con nector 15-pin female VGA CON1
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors
4.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
2.1.
LAN_USB2
LAN_USB2
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. T his se ction h as complet e d esc ription s of
all the internal, peripheral connectors on the IQ7-DB-MITX.
4.2.1 ATX Power Connector
CN Label: PWR1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The ATX connector is connected to an external ATX power supply. Power is provided to
the system, from the power supply through this connector.
20-pin A TX (2x10)
5Figure 2-3
See
5Table 2-3
See
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Figure 4-2: ATX Power Connector Pinout Locations
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +3.3 V 13 +3.3 V
2 +3.3 V 14 -12 V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5 V 16 PS-ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5 V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 NC 20 NC
9 +VCC5SB 21 +5 V
10 +12 V 22 +5 V
Table 4-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
4.2.2 Backlight Inverter Connector
CN Label: INVERTER1
CN Type:
CN Location:
5-pin box header
Figure 4-3
See
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Table 4-4
CN Pinouts:
See
Provides power for the LCD backlight.
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Figure 4-3: Backlight Inverter Connector
Pin Description
1 BRIGHTNESS
2 GND
3 12 V
4 GND
5 BL_EN
Table 4-4: Backlight Inverter Connector
4.2.3 CompactFlash® Slot
CN Label: CF1
CN Type:
CN Location:
A CompactFlash® Type I/II card can be used in this slot.
CompactFlash® card slot
Figure 4-4
See
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Figure 4-4: CompactFlash® Slot Location
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4.2.4 Digital I/O Connector
CN Label: DIO1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.
The digital I/O provides 4-bit output and 4-bit input.
The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and
control the motherboard. These indicators and switches include:
Power button
Reset button
Power LED
HDD LED
Speaker
14-pin header (2x7)
5Figure 4-7
See
5Table 4-7
See
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Figure 4-7: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Power LED+ 2 Speaker+
3 N/C 4 N/C
5 Power LED- 6 N/C
7 Power Button+ 8 Speaker9 Power Button- 10 N/C
11 HDD LED+ 12 Reset+
13 HDD LED- 14 Reset-
Table 4-7: Front Panel Connector Pinouts
4.2.7 IDE Connector
CN Label: CN30
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
44-pin box header (2x22)
Figure 4-8
See
Table 4-8
See
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The IDE connector can connect to an IDE hard drive or optical device.
Figure 4-8: IDE Connector Locations
Pin Description Pin Description
1 RESET# 2 GROUND
3 DATA 7 4 DATA 8
5 DATA 6 6 DATA 9
7 DATA 5 8 DATA 10
9 DATA 4 10 DATA 11
11 DATA 3 12 DATA 12
13 DATA 2 14 DATA 13
15 DATA 1 16 DATA 14
17 DATA 0 18 DATA 15
19 GROUND 20 N/C
21 IDE DRQ 22 GROUND
23 IOW# 24 GROUND
25 IOR# 26 GROUND
27 IDE CHRDY 28 GROUND
29 IDE DACK 30 GROUND–DEFAULT
31 INTERRUPT 32 N/C
Connects the IDE channel from the CPU module to the baseboard. IDE is not a supported
I/O interface for the QSeven standard, so the flat cable optionally provides this interface,
which is commonly supported by the Southbridge on the CPU module.
Figure 4-9: CPU Module to Baseboard IDE Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Power LED+ 2 Speaker+
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Pin Description Pin Description
3 N/C 4 N/C
5 Power LED- 6 N/C
7 Power Button+ 8 Speaker9 Power Button- 10 N/C
11 HDD LED+ 12 Reset+
13 HDD LED- 14 Reset-
Table 4-9: CPU Module to Baseboard IDE Pinouts
4.2.9 LVDS Connector
CN Label: CN7
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
30-pin crimp (2x15) DF-13, 180°, P=1.25 mm
Figure 4-10
See
Table 4-10
See
The LVDS connector is for an LCD panel connected to the board.
The SATA power connectors provide power to connected SATA devices like SATA hard
drives or optical drives.
4-pin wafer (1x4), 180°, P=2.5 mm
Figure 4-18
See
Table 4-15
See
Figure 4-18: SATA Power Connector Locations
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Pin Description
1 +5 V
2 GND
3 GND
4 +12 V
Table 4-15: SATA Power Connector Pinouts
4.2.18 SDVO Connector
CN Label: SDVO1
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CN Type:
CN Pinouts:
Flat cable
Table 4-8
See
The SDVO connector is an optional extra that can attach to an SDVO graphics card.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 RESET# 2 GROUND
3 DATA 7 4 DATA 8
5 DATA 6 6 DATA 9
7 DATA 5 8 DATA 10
9 DATA 4 10 DATA 11
11 DATA 3 12 DATA 12
13 DATA 2 14 DATA 13
15 DATA 1 16 DATA 14
17 DATA 0 18 DATA 15
19 GROUND 20 N/C
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yello w. The green
LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked.
SPEED LED LINK LED
Status Description Status Description
The standard 15-pin female VGA connector connects to a CRT or LCD monitor.
Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description
1 RED 6 GROUND 11 NC
2 GREEN 7 GROUND 12 SDA
3 BLUE 8 GROUND 13 HSYNC
4 +5V 9 NC 14 VSYNC
5 GROUND 10 GROUND 15 SCL
Table 4-27: VGA Connector Pinouts
Figure 4-28: VGA Connector
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4.4 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge that is used
to close an electrical circuit. It consists
of two metal pins and a small metal clip
(often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them.
To CLOSE/SHORT a jumper means
connecting the pins of the jumper with
the plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip
from a jumper.
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Before the IQ7 Design Guide is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in
accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the IQ7 Design Guide are
listed in
Set both of the jumpers select AT or ATX power mode for the IQ7 Design Guide. AT
power mode limits the system to on/off. ATX allows the system to use various power
saving states and enter a standby state, so the system can be turned on remotely over a
network. The settings on both jumpers should be the same.
JP8 Description
1-2 ATX mode
3-4 AT mode
5-6 No function
6-pin header & switch
5Table 4-29 & Table 4-30
See
Figure 4–29
See
Table 4-29: AT/ATX Mode Selection
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SW5 Description
1-On AT mode
1-Off ATX mode
Table 4-30: AT/ATX Mode Selection
4.4.2 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Label: JP8
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Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
3-pin header
Table 4-31
See
Figure 4–29
See
If the IQ7 Design Guide fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS
jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the
jumper cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to
pins 1 and 2.
If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault
may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the
following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
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After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
Failure to take ESD precautions during installation may result in
permanent damage to the device and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components. Dry
climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical to strictly adhere to the
following anti-static precautions when any electrical component is handled.
Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding:- Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring, place on an antic-static pa d. This
reduces the possibility of ESD damage.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
5.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before installation. All installation notices
should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions
may lead to severe damage of the product and injury to the person
installing the motherboard.
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WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the product, its
components and injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
oThe user manual provides a complete description of the installation
instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
oElectronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the product on an antistatic pad:
oWhen installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the product off:
oWhen working with the product, make sure that it is disconnected from all
power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during installation, DO NOT:
DO NOT remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are
required for warranty validation.
DO NOT use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors
are properly connected.
DO NOT allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, co nnector pins,
or its components.
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5.3 CPU Module Installation
WARNING:
Only install the QSeven CPU module on a compatible QSeven
baseboard like the IQ7-DB-MITX. Attempting to force another CPU
card to fit can cause permanent damage to the system.
To install the CPU module, refer to 6Figure 5-1.
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Figure 5-1: Installing the QSeven CPU Module
Step 1: Insert the CPU module into the QSeven slot.
Step 2: Press down with the heatsink on top.
Step 3: Tighten the screws to hold down the CPU card and the heatsink.Step 0:
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6
6 BIOS
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6.1 Introduction
The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to
certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed.
6.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
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1. Press the D
2. Press the D
appears on the screen. 0.
If the message disappears before the D
again.
ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP” message
ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try
6.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
keys are shown in.
Key Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand si de
SC to quit. Navigation
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Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --
Exit current page and return to Main Menu
Page Up key Increase the numeric value or make changes
Page Dn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
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Key Function
F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
6.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
forward.
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS
defaults. Use the jumper described in Chapter 5.
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main – Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced – Changes the advanced system settings.
PCIPnP – Changes the advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Boot – Changes the system boot configuration.
Security – Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Chipset – Changes the chipset settings.
SC or
Power – Changes power management settings.
Exit – Selects exit options and loads default settings
The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
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6.2 Main
The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipset Exit
System Overview
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
AMIBIOS
Version :08.00.15
Build Date :12/18/08
ID: :B137MR10
Processor
Intel® Atom CPU Z510 @ 1.10 GHz
Speed :1100MHz
Count :1
System Memory
Size :1019MB
System Time [14:20:27]
System Time [Tue 05/06/2008]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select a
field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 1: Main
System Overview
The System Overvie w lists a brief summary of different system components. Th e fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
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o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
o Type: Names the currently installed processor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
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oSize: Lists memory size
The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
System Date [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
6.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices
through the following sub-menus:
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipset Exit
Advanced Settings
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause
system to malfunction
> CPU Configuration
> IDE Configuration
> SuperIO Configuration
> Hardware Health Configuration
> Remote Access Configuration
> USB Configuration
The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:
Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer
Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used
Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed
FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed
Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
Ratio actual value is the ratio of the frequency to the clock speed
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6.3.2 IDE Configuration
Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration
of the IDE devices installed in the system.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipset Exit
IDE Configuration
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Primary]
> Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
Options
Primary
Disabled
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Use the Onboard PCI IDE Controller to configure the IDE channel.
Î
Primary DEFAULT
Î
Disabled
IDE Master and IDE Slave
When entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. BIOS displays the
status of the auto detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices are detected and are
shown in the IDE Configuration menu:
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
IDE drives are enabled
IDE drives disabled
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6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave
Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and
secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipset Exit
Primary IDE Master
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Device :Not Detected
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
elect the type of device
connected to the system
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Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration
Auto-Detected Drive Parameters
The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically
detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed
as follows:
Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)
Type: Indicates the type of devices a user ca n manually select
Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer
Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method
of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not.
Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the
amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per
interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB
per interrupt.
PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device.
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Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is
Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
S.M.A.R.T.: Indicates whether or not the Self-Monitoring Analysis and
32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer.
Type [Auto]
Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from
after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete.
supported.
Reporting Technology protocol is supported.
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Not Installed
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Auto DEFAULT
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CD/DVD
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ARMD
BIOS is prevented from searching for an IDE disk
drive on the specified channel.
The BIOS auto detects the IDE disk drive type
attached to the specified channel. This setting should
be used if an IDE hard disk drive is attached to the
specified channel.
The CD/DVD option specifies that an IDE CD-ROM
drive is attached to the specified IDE channel. The
BIOS does not attempt to search for other types of
IDE disk drives on the specified channel.
This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media
Device. These include, but are not limited to:
ZIP
LS-120
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical
Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the
maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
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Disabled
BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on
the specified channel.
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Auto DEFAULT
Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]
Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the
device supports multi-sector transfers.
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Disabled
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Auto DEFAULT
PIO Mode [Auto]
BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified
channel.
BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector T ran sfer on the
specified channel. The data to and from the device occurs
one sector at a time.
BIOS auto detects Multi-Sector Transfer support on the
drive on the specified channel. If supported the data
transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at
a time.
Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing
cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode
increases, the cycle time decrease s.
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Auto DEFAULT
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0
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1
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2
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3
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4
BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk
drive support cannot be determined.
PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s
PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s
PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s
PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s
PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
(This setting generally works with all hard disk drives
manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE
CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.)
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DMA Mode [Auto]
Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.
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Auto DEFAULT
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SWDMA0
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SWDMA1
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SWDMA2
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MWDMA0
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MWDMA1
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MWDMA2
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UDMA0
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UDMA1
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UDMA2
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UDMA3
BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE
disk drive support cannot be determined.
Single Word DMA mode 0, max transfer rate: 2.1 MB/s
Single Word DMA mode 1, max transfer rate: 4.2 MB/s
Single Word DMA mode 2, max transfer rate: 8.3 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 0, max transfer rate: 4.2 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 1, max transfer rate: 13.3 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 2, max transfer rate: 16.6 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 0, max transfe r rate: 16.6 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 1, max transfe r rate: 25 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 2, max transfe r rate: 33.3 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 3, max transfer rate: 44 MB/s (To use this
mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
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UDMA4
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UDMA5
S.M.A.R.T [Auto]
Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts
impending drive failures. The S.M.A.R.T BIOS option enables or disables this function.
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Auto DEFAULT
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Disabled
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Enabled
Ultra DMA mode 4, max transfer rate: 66.6 MB/s (To use this
mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
Ultra DMA mode 5, max transfer rate: 99.9 MB/s (To use this
mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
BIOS auto detects HDD SMART support.
Prevents BIOS from using the HDD SMART feature.
Allows BIOS to use the HDD SMART feature
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32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Use the 32Bit Data Transfer BIOS option to enables or disable 32-bit data transfers.
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Disabled
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Enabled DEFAULT
Prevents the BIOS from using 32-bit data transfers.
Allows BIOS to use 32-bit data transfers on supported
hard disk drives.
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration
Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to set or change the
configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipset Exit
Configure Super I/O Chipset
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Serial Port1 Address [3F8]
RS-485 Control for SP1 [Disabled]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8]
RS-485 Control for SP1 [Disabled]
Serial Port3 Address [3E8]
Serial Port4 Address [2E8]
Parallel Port Address [378]
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration
Serial Port1 Address [3F8]
Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address.
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Disabled
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3F8 DEFAULT
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3E8
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2E8
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No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1
I/O port address is 3F8
I/O port address is 3E8
I/O port address is 2E8
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RS-485 Control for SP1 [Disabled]
This feature enables Automatic Send Data Control when using the RS-485
communication protocol. This setting is important for half duplex 2-wire operation and can
lead to data loss if disabled.
Disabled D
Enabled
Serial Port2 Address [2F8]
Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the Serial Port 2 base address.
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Disabled
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2F8 DEFAULT
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3E8
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2E8
RS-485 Control for SP2 [Disabled]
This feature enables Automatic Send Data Control when using the RS-485
communication protocol. This setting is important for half duplex 2-wire operation and can
lead to data loss if disabled.
EFAULT
No base address is assigned to Serial Port 2
I/O port address is 3F8
I/O port address is 3E8
I/O port address is 2E8
Disabled D
Enabled
Serial Port3 Address [3E8]
Use the Serial Port3 Address option to select the base addresses for serial port 3
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Disabled
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3F8
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2F8
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3E8 DEFAULT
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2E8
EFAULT
No base address is assigned to serial port 3
Serial port 3 I/O port address is 3F8
Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2F8
Serial port 3 I/O port address is 3E8
Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2E8
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Serial Port4 Address [2E8]
Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4.
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Disabled
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3F8
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2F8
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3E8
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2E8 DEFAULT
Parallel Port Address [378]
Use the Parallel Port Address option to select the parallel port base address.
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Disabled
Î
378 DEFAULT
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278
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3BC
No base address is assigned to serial port 4
Serial port 4 I/O port address is 3F8
Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2F8
Serial port 4 I/O port address is 3E8
Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2E8
No base address is assigned to the Parallel Port
Parallel Port I/O port address is 378
Parallel Port I/O port address is 278
Parallel Port I/O port address is 3BC
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Use the Parallel Port Mode option to select the mode the parallel port operates in.
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Normal DEFAULT
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Bi-directional
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EPP
The normal parallel port mode is the standard mode
for parallel port operation.
Parallel port outputs are 8-bits long. Inputs are
accomplished by reading 4 of the 8 bits on the
status register.
The parallel port operates in the enhanced parallel
port mode (EPP). The EPP mode supports
bi-directional communication between the system
and the parallel port device and the transmission
rates between the two are much faster than the
Normal mode.
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ECP+EPP
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Use the Parallel Port IRQ selection to set the parallel port interrupt address.
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IRQ5
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IRQ7 DEFAULT
IRQ5 is assigned as the parallel port interrupt address
IRQ7 is assigned as the parallel port interrupt address
The parallel port operates in the extended
capabilities port (ECP) mode. The ECP mode
supports bi-directional communication between the
system and the parallel port device and the
transmission rates between the two are much faster
than the Normal mode
The parallel port is also be compatible with EPP
devices described above
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6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration
The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) shows the operating
temperature, fan speeds and system voltages.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipset Exit
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
SYS 1 FAN Mode Setting [Thermal Mode]
TargetTemp Value [030]
Tolerance Value [05]
Startup Value [050]
Stop Value [50]
StopTime Value [001]
SYS 1 FAN PWM Control [255]
CPU Temperature :54ºC/129ºF
SYS 1 Temperature :44ºC/111ºF
SYS 2 Temperature :54ºC/129ºF
SYS 1 FAN Speed :N/A
Vcore :0.976 V
+3.3V :3.376 V
VBAT :2.861 V
VCC :5.130 V