NANO-945GSE3 User Manual
IEI Technology Corp.
NANO-945GSE3
MODEL:
NANO-945GSE3
EPIC Single Board Computer with Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6 GHz
Processor, Gigabit Ethernet, VGA/LVDS, Six USB, Audio,
RS-232, RS-232/422/485, CAN Bus, CompactFlash® Type II,
Two SATA, RoHS Compliant
User Manual
Rev. 1.00 – 24 June, 2010
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 NANO-945GSE3 OVERVIEW .................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Dimensions......................................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Data Flow .......................................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 6
2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 UNPACKING CHECKLIST ............................................................................................. 9
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 9
PACKING LIST ................................................................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Optional Items...................................................................................................11
3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 13
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 14
3.2 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 15
3.2.1 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 16
3.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 16
3.3.1 +5 V Power Connector .................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 AT Power Connector........................................................................................ 17
3.3.3 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector ............................................................. 18
3.3.4 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 19
3.3.5 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 19
3.3.6 CAN Bus connectors ........................................................................................ 20
3.3.7 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 21
3.3.8 CPU Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin).................................................................. 22
3.3.9 Debug Port....................................................................................................... 23
3.3.10 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector.......................................................... 24
3.3.11 Front Panel Connector (8-pin)....................................................................... 25
3.3.12 IDE Connector ............................................................................................... 25
3.3.13 Infrared Interface Connector......................................................................... 27
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3.3.14 Keyboard/Mouse ............................................................................................ 28
3.3.15 LVDS LCD Connector ................................................................................... 28
3.3.16 Parallel ATA (IDE)......................................................................................... 29
3.3.17 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 31
3.3.18 SDVO (Reserved) ........................................................................................... 32
3.3.19 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 33
3.3.20 Serial Port Connector (RS-232/422/485) ...................................................... 34
3.3.21 TV Out Connector .......................................................................................... 35
3.3.22 USB Connectors (Internal) ............................................................................ 36
3.3.23 XC95288XL Programming Connector.................................................... 37
3.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 38
3.4.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 38
3.4.2 LAN Connector ................................................................................................ 39
3.4.3 Serial Port Connector (COM1) ....................................................................... 40
3.4.4 USB Connector ................................................................................................ 41
3.4.5 VGA Connector ................................................................................................ 41
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 43
4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 44
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 44
4.2.1 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 45
4.2.2 CompactFlash® Installation............................................................................ 46
4.3 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 47
4.3.1 AT Power Select Jumper Settings..................................................................... 48
4.3.2 CAN Bus Terminal Resistor (120Ω) Setting..................................................... 49
4.3.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 50
4.3.4 COM2 Function Select Jumper........................................................................ 51
4.3.5 LVDS1 Panel Resolution Jumper..................................................................... 52
4.3.6 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 53
4.4 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 54
4.4.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 54
4.4.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 54
4.5 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 54
4.5.1 AT/ATX Power Connection .............................................................................. 54
4.6 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................... 56
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4.6.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector) ............................................................... 57
4.6.2 PS/2 Y-Cable Connection................................................................................. 57
4.6.3 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 58
4.6.4 USB Connection (Dual Connector) ................................................................. 59
4.6.5 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 60
4.7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 61
5 BIOS SCREENS........................................................................................................... 64
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 65
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 65
5.1.2 Using Setup ...................................................................................................... 65
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 66
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 66
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 66
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 67
5.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 68
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 69
5.3.2 IDE Configuration ........................................................................................... 70
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave............................................................................. 72
5.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 77
5.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 81
5.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 84
5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration .......................................................................... 84
5.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 87
5.3.7.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration................................................. 89
5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 91
5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 94
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 94
5.5.2 Boot Device Priority ........................................................................................ 96
5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................. 97
5.5.4 Removable Drives ............................................................................................ 98
5.5.5 CD/DVD Drives ............................................................................................... 98
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 99
5.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 100
5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration ............................................................................ 101
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5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration ............................................................................ 104
5.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 105
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 107
B ONE KEY RECOVERY............................................................................................111
B.1 ONE KEY RECOVERY INTRODUCTION .....................................................................112
B.1.1 System Requirement........................................................................................112
B.1.2 Supported Operating System ..........................................................................112
B.2 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS.........................................................................114
B.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup .............................................................................11 5
B.2.2 Create Partitions ............................................................................................115
B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications......................................118
B.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition...........................................................................118
B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image....................................................................... 120
B.3 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR LINUX.............................................................................. 125
B.4 RECOVERY TOOL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................ 128
B.4.1 Factory Restore ............................................................................................. 130
B.4.2 Backup System ............................................................................................... 131
B.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup.............................................................................. 132
B.4.4 Manual........................................................................................................... 133
C TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 134
D DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 138
D.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 139
D.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................................... 139
D.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 140
D.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function .................................................................... 140
D.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 140
E WATCHDOG TIMER............................................................................................... 141
F COMPATIBILITY..................................................................................................... 144
F.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................ 145
G HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 146
G.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
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OHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 147
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NANO-945GSE3...........................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: NANO-945GSE3 Overview..........................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: NANO-945GSE3 Dimensions (mm) ...........................................................................4
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Block Diagram ...........................................................................................5
Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations [Front Side] .....................................................14
Figure 3-2: Connector and Jumper Locations [Solder Side] ...................................................14
Figure 3-3: +5 V Power Connector Pinouts................................................................................17
Figure 3-4: AT Power Connector Location ................................................................................17
Figure 3-5: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location ....................................................18
Figure 3-6: Audio Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................19
Figure 3-7: Backlight Inverter Connector Pinout Locations ....................................................20
Figure 3-8: CAN Bus Connector Location .................................................................................20
Figure 3-9: CF Card Socket Location .........................................................................................21
Figure 3-10: +12V Fan Connector Location ...............................................................................23
Figure 3-11: Debug Port Connector Locations..........................................................................23
Figure 3-12: DIO Connector Locations.......................................................................................24
Figure 3-13: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations (8-pin).................................................25
Figure 3-14: IDE Connector Location .........................................................................................26
Figure 3-15: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations ...................................................................27
Figure 3-16: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location..................................................................28
Figure 3-17: LVDS Connector Location......................................................................................29
Figure 3-18: IDE Connector Location .........................................................................................30
Figure 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Location ..........................................................................31
Figure 3-20: SDVO Connector Location (Reserved) .................................................................32
Figure 3-21: SATA Drive Connector Locations .........................................................................34
Figure 3-22: Serial Port Connector Location .............................................................................35
Figure 3-23: TV Connector Pinout Locations ............................................................................36
Figure 3-24: USB Connector Pinout Locations .........................................................................37
Figure 3-25: XC95288XL Programming Connector Locations.................................................37
Figure 3-26: External Peripheral Interface Connector ..............................................................38
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Figure 3-27: PS/2 Pinout and Configuration ..............................................................................39
Figure 3-28: Ethernet Connector.................................................................................................40
Figure 3-29: Serial Port Pinouts ..................................................................................................41
Figure 3-30: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................42
Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation ................................................................................................46
Figure 4-2: CompactFlash® Card Installation ...........................................................................47
Figure 4-3: AT Power Select Jumper Location..........................................................................49
Figure 4-4: CAN Bus Terminal Resistor (120Ω) Jumper Pinout Locations ............................50
Figure 4-5: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................51
Figure 4-6: COM2 Function Select Jumper Location................................................................52
Figure 4-7:LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Pinout Locations.................................................52
Figure 4-8: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations ...............................................53
Figure 4-9: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection ..............................................................55
Figure 4-10: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply................................................................56
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Figure 4-11: LAN Connection ......................................................................................................57
Figure 4-12: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector .........................................................................58
Figure 4-13: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................59
Figure 4-14: USB Connector........................................................................................................60
Figure 4-15: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................61
Figure 4-16: Introduction Screen ................................................................................................62
Figure 4-17: Operating Systems .................................................................................................62
Figure 4-18: Available Drivers .....................................................................................................63
Figure B-1: Recovery Tool Setup Menu .................................................................................. 116
Figure B-2: Command Mode..................................................................................................... 116
Figure B-3: Partition Creation Commands.............................................................................. 117
Figure B-4: System Configuration for Windows .................................................................... 119
Figure B-5: Build-up Recovery Partition ................................................................................. 119
Figure B-6: Press any key to continue .................................................................................... 120
Figure B-7: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode................................................................. 120
Figure B-8: Recovery Tool Menu ............................................................................................. 121
Figure B-9: About Symantec Ghost Window.......................................................................... 121
Figure B-10: Symantec Ghost Path ......................................................................................... 122
Figure B-11: Select a Local Source Drive ............................................................................... 122
Figure B-12: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive ...................................................... 122
Figure B-13: File Name to Copy Image to ............................................................................... 123
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Figure B-14: Compress Image.................................................................................................. 124
Figure B-15: Image Creation Confirmation ............................................................................. 124
Figure B-16: Image Creation Complete ................................................................................... 124
Figure B-17: Image Creation Complete ................................................................................... 125
Figure B-18: Press Any Key to Continue ................................................................................ 125
Figure B-19: Partitions for Linux.............................................................................................. 126
Figure B-20: System Configuration for Linux......................................................................... 127
Figure B-21: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode).............................................................. 127
Figure B-22: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 128
Figure B-23: Recovery Tool Main Menu .................................................................................. 129
Figure B-24: Restore Factory Default...................................................................................... 130
Figure B-25: Recovery Complete Window .............................................................................. 130
Figure B-26: Backup System.................................................................................................... 131
Figure B-27: System Backup Complete Window ................................................................... 131
Figure B-28: Restore Backup ................................................................................................... 132
Figure B-29: Restore System Backup Complete Window..................................................... 132
Figure B-30: Symantec Ghost Window ................................................................................... 133
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................7
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ...............................................................................16
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ..............................................................................................16
Table 3-3: +5 V Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................17
Table 3-4: AT Power Connector Pinouts....................................................................................18
Table 3-5: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts .......................................................18
Table 3-6: Audio Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................19
Table 3-7: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts..........................................................................20
Table 3-8: CAN Bus Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................21
Table 3-9: CF Card Socket Pinouts.............................................................................................22
Table 3-10: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts...................................................................................23
Table 3-11: Debug Port Connector Pinouts ...............................................................................24
Table 3-12: DIO Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................24
Table 3-13: Front Panel Connector Pinouts (8-pin)...................................................................25
Table 3-14: IDE Connector Pinouts.............................................................................................27
Table 3-15: Infrared Connector Pinouts .....................................................................................27
Table 3-16: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts .....................................................................28
Table 3-17: LVDS Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................29
Table 3-18: IDE Connector Pinouts.............................................................................................31
Table 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts .............................................................................32
Table 3-20: SDVO Connector Pinouts ........................................................................................33
Table 3-21: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................34
Table 3-22: Serial Port Connector Pinouts ................................................................................35
Table 3-23: TV Port Connector Pinouts......................................................................................36
Table 3-24: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................37
Table 3-25: XC95288XL Programming Connector Pinouts ......................................................38
Table 3-26: Keyboard Connector Pinouts..................................................................................39
Table 3-27: Ethernet Connector Pinouts....................................................................................39
Table 3-28: Connector LEDs........................................................................................................40
Table 3-29: Serial Port Pinouts....................................................................................................40
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Table 3-30: USB Port Pinouts......................................................................................................41
Table 3-31: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................42
Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................48
Table 4-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings ............................................................................48
Table 4-3: CAN Bus Terminal Resistor (120Ω) Jumper Settings.............................................49
Table 4-4: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................51
Table 4-5: COM2 Function Select Jumper Settings ..................................................................51
Table 4-6: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Settings.................................................................52
Table 4-7: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings................................................................53
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................66
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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main .......................................................................................................................67
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ..............................................................................................................69
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................69
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................70
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................73
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................77
BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration ..........................................................................81
BIOS Menu 8: ACPI Configuration ..............................................................................................84
BIOS Menu 9: Remote Access Configuration............................................................................85
BIOS Menu 10: USB Configuration.............................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 11: USB Mass Storage Device Configuration........................................................90
BIOS Menu 12: PCI/PnP Configuration.......................................................................................92
BIOS Menu 13: Boot .....................................................................................................................94
BIOS Menu 14: Boot Settings Configuration .............................................................................94
BIOS Menu 15: Boot Device Priority Settings ...........................................................................96
BIOS Menu 16: Hard Disk Drives ................................................................................................97
BIOS Menu 17: Removable Drives ..............................................................................................98
BIOS Menu 18: CD/DVD Drives ...................................................................................................99
BIOS Menu 19: Security ...............................................................................................................99
BIOS Menu 20: Chipset ............................................................................................................. 101
BIOS Menu 21:Northbridge Chipset Configuration................................................................ 101
BIOS Menu 22:Southbridge Chipset Configuration ............................................................... 104
BIOS Menu 23:Exit..................................................................................................................... 105
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Chapter
1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
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Figure 1-1: NANO-945GSE3
The NANO-945GSE3 EPIC motherboards are embedded 45 nm Intel® Atom™ processor
platforms. The Intel® Atom™ processor N270 embedded on the NANO-945GSE3 has a
1.60 GHz clock speed, a 533 MHz FSB and a 512 KB L2 cache. The NANO-945GSE3
also supports one 200-pin 400/533 MHz 2.0 GB (max.) DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM. The
NANO-945GSE3 comes with an 18-bit dual-channel LVDS connector, a VGA port, a
TV-out connector, and a SDVO connector. The NANO-945GSE3 also comes with a PCI
Express (PCIe) Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connector, a RS-232 serial port and a
RS-232/422/485 connector, four USB ports and two additional USB port by internal
connector. Two SATA connectors, a parallel ATA (IDE), and a CompactFlash® slot
provide storage options to the NANO-945GSE3. One internal parallel port (LPT) and two
CAN Bus connectors are also included.
1.2 NANO-945GSE3 Overview
The NANO-945GSE3 has a wide variety of peripheral interface connectors. 6Figure 1-2 is
a labeled photo of the peripheral interface connectors on the NANO-945GSE3.
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Figure 1-2: NANO-945GSE3 Overview
1.2.1 Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below:
Length: 165 mm
Width: 115 mm
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Figure 1-3: NANO-945GSE3 Dimensions (mm)
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1.2.2 Data Flow
6Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components
installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter.
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Block Diagram
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1.2.3 Technical Specifications
NANO-945GSE3 technical specifications are listed below.
Specification/Model NANO-945GSE3
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Form Factor
CPU Supported
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Northbridge Chipset
Integrated Graphics
Memory
Southbridge Chipset
Audio
BIOS
Digital I/O
Ethernet Controllers
Super I/O Controller
EPIC
45 nm 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N27 0
533 MHz
Intel® 945GSE
Intel® 945GSE, Intel® Generation 3.5 integrated GFX Core
(133Mhz), Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
One 200-pin 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM supported
(system max. 2.0 GB)
Intel® ICH7M
Audio connector for optional audio kit
AMI BIOS
8-bit, 4-bit input/4-bit output
One Realtek RTL8111CP GbE controllers
ITE IT8718
Watchdog Timer
Infrared
I/O Interface Connectors
Audio Connectors
Display
Ethernet
Keyboard/Mouse
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Software programmable supports 1~2 55 sec. system reset
One infrared connector through the ITE IT8718
One internal pin header
One VGA
One LVDS (internal)
One TV-out (internal)
One SDVO (internal)
One RJ-45 port
One PS/2 port
One KB/MS (internal) connector
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Specification/Model NANO-945GSE3
LPT
Serial Ports
USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Storage
CompactFlash®
Parallel ATA
Serial ATA
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply
Power Consumption
One internal parallel port connector
One RS-232 serial port
One RS-232/422/485 (internal)
Four external USB ports
Two via internal pin headers
One CompactFlash® Type II socket
One Parallel ATA (IDE) connector
Two independent serial ATA (SAT A) channels with 1.5 Gb/s
data transfer rates
AT/ATX supported
12V @ 1.49 A
(1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ one 2.0 GB DDR2 SO-DIMM)
Temperature (operating)
Humidity (operating)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Weight GW/NW
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications
0ºC ~ 60ºC (32ºF - 140ºF)
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
165mm x 115mm
700g/320g
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Chapter
2
2 Unpacking
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2.1 Unpacking Checklist
WARNING!
Static electricity can destroy certain electronics. Make sure to follow the
ESD precautions to prevent damage to the product, and injury to the
user.
Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines:
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing an anti-static wristband can prevent
electrostatic discharge.
Self-grounding: Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge
any excess static buildup.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring any circuit board, place it on an
anti-static mat.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the
motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling.
2.2 Unpacking Precautions
When the NANO-945GSE3 is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the antistatic guidelines above.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.
Make sure all the packing list items are present.
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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do
not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the
NANO-945GSE3 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
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representative directly by sending an email to
The NANO-945GSE3 is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 NANO-945GSE3
(P/N: NANO-945GSE3-N270-R10)
2 CAN Bus cable
(P/N: 32100-212800-RS)
1 SATA 5V power output cable kit for NANO series
(P/N: 32100-1 14000-RS)
1 KB/MS PS/2 Y-cable
(P/N: 32000-133200-RS)
32sales@iei.com.tw.
1 Power Cable
(P/N: 32100-087100-RS)
1 Mini jumper pack (2.0mm)
1 Utility CD
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1 Quick Installation Guide
2.2.1 Optional Items
The following components are optional:
Item and Part Number Image
5.1 Channel AC’97 audio kit with Realtek ALC655 codec
(P/N: AC-KIT08R-R10)
7.1 Channel HD audio kit with Realtek ALC883 codec support
(P/N: AC-KIT883HD-R10)
Dual USB cable (without bracket)
(P/N: 32000-044300-RS)
LPT cable (without bracket)
(P/N: 32200-015100-RS)
IDE cable, 44-pin to 44-pin
(P/N: 32200-000009-RS)
RS-232/422/485 cable
(P/N: 32200-026500-RS)
HDTV out cable
(P/N: 32000-083701-RS)
4-pin (2x2) to 4-pin (1x4) DC power cable
(P/N: 32200-192900-RS)
SATA power cable
(P/N: 32100-000100-100-RS)
(P/N: 32100-000100-200-RS)
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SATA cable
(P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
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Chapter
3
3 Connectors
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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
Figure 3-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors, rear panel peripheral connectors
and on-board jumpers.
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Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations [Front Side]
Figure 3-2 shows the solder side of the NANO-945GSE3.
Figure 3-2: Connector and Jumper Locations [Solder Side]
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3.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
The table below lists all the connectors on the NANO-945GSE3. Detailed descriptions of
these connectors can be found below.
Connector Type Label
+5V power output connector 2-pin wafer CN3
AT/ATX power input connector 4-pin (2x2) CN1, CN2
ATX power control connector 3-pin header ATXCTL1
Audio connector 9-pin header J_AUDIO1
Backlight inverter connector 5-pin wafer INVERTER1
Battery connector 2-pin wafer BT1
CAN Bus connectors 3-pin wafer CAN1, CAN2
CompactFlash® socket 50-pin CF socket CF1
DD2 SO-DIMM slot SO-DIMM socket DIMM1
Debug Port 12-pin DBG_PORT1
Digital input/output (DIO) connector 10-pin header DIO1
CPU Fan connector 3-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
Front panel connector 8-pin header F_PANEL1
Infrared interface (IrDA) connector 5-pin header IR1
Keyboard/Mouse connector 6-pin wafer KB1
LVDS connector 30-pin crimp LVDS1
Parallel ATA (IDE) 44-pin box header IDE1
Parallel port connector 26-pin header LPT1
SDVO connector (Reserved) 45-pin flat ribbon cable
connector
Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA SATA1,
SDVO1
Serial port connector (RS-232/422/485) 14-pin header COM2
SATA2
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Connector Type Label
TV-out 6-pin header TV1
USB 2.0 connector 8-pin header USB01
XC95288XL programming connector 8-pin header CN4
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
3.2.1 External Interface Panel Connectors
The table below lists the connectors on the external I/O panel.
Connector Type Label
Ethernet connector RJ-45 LAN1
Keyboard/mouse PS/2 KB_MS1
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RS-232 serial port connector Male DB-9 COM1
Dual USB port USB port USB_C23, USB_C45
VGA port connector 15-pin female VGA1
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
3.3 Internal Peripheral Connectors
The section describes all of the connectors on the NANO-945GSE3.
3.3.1 +5 V Power Connector
CN Label: CN3
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
2-pin wafer
Figure 3-3
See
Table 3- 3
See
The 5 V Power Connector provides +5 V power output.
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Figure 3-3: +5 V Power Connector Pinouts
Pin Description
1 VCC
2 GND
Table 3-3: +5 V Power Connector Pinouts
3.3.2 AT Power Connector
CN Label: CN1, CN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 4-pin AT power connector is connected to an AT power supply.
Figure 3-4: AT Power Connector Location
4-pin (2x2) AT power connector
See
See
Figure 3-4
Table 3- 4
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Pin Description
1 +5 V
2 GND
3 GND
4 +12 V
Table 3-4: AT Power Connector Pinouts
3.3.3 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector
CN Label: ATXCTL1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
3-pin header (1x3)
Figure 3-5
See
Table 3- 5
See
The ATX power supply enable connector enables the NANO-945GSE3 to be connected to
an ATX power supply. In default mode, the NANO-945GSE3 can only use an AT power
supply. To enable an ATX power supply the AT Power Select jumper must also be
configured. Please refer to Section
4.3.1 for more details.
Figure 3-5: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 PS-ON
3 +5V Standby
Table 3-5: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts
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3.3.4 Audio Connector
CN Label: J_AUDIO1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
9-pin header
Figure 3-6
See
Table 3- 6
See
This connector connects to an external audio kit.
Figure 3-6: Audio Connector Pinouts
Pin Description Pin Description
1 AC97_SYNC 2 AC97_BITCLK
3 AC97_SDOUT 4 AC97_PCBEEP
5 AC97_SDIN 6 AC97_RST#
7 AC97_VCC 8 AC97_GND
9 AC97_12V 10 AC97_GND
Table 3-6: Audio Connector Pinouts
3.3.5 Backlight Inverter Connector
CN Label: INVERTER1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The backlight inverter connector provides the backlight on the LCD display connected to
the NANO-945GSE3 with +12V of power.
5-pin wafer (1x5)
Figure 3-7
See
Table 3- 7
See
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Figure 3-7: Backlight Inverter Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 LCD Backlight Control
2 GROUND
3 +12V
4 GROUND
5 BACKLIGHT Enable
Table 3-7: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts
3.3.6 CAN Bus connectors
CN Label: CAN1, CAN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Each CAN Bus connector connects to a CAN Bus device.
3-pin wafer
6Figure 3-10
See
6Table 3-10
See
Figure 3-8: CAN Bus Connector Location
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 CAN H
2 Isolated GND
3 CAN L
Table 3-8: CAN Bus Connector Pinouts
3.3.7 CompactFlash® Socket
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CF1 (solder side)
50-pin header (2x25)
Figure 3-9
See
Table 3- 9
See
A CF Type I or Type II memory card is inserted to the CF socket on the solder side of the
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Figure 3-9: CF Card Socket Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GROUND 26 VCC-IN CHECK1
2 DATA 3 27 DATA 11
3 DATA 4 28 DATA 12
4 DATA 5 29 DATA 13
5 DATA 6 30 DATA 14
6 DATA 7 31 DATA 15
7 HDC_CS0# 32 HDC_CS1
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
8 N/C 33 N/C
9 GROUND 34 IOR#
10 N/C 35 IOW#
11 N/C 36 VCC_COM
12 N/C 37 IRQ15
13 VCC_COM 38 VCC_COM
14 N/C 39 CSEL
15 N/C 40 N/C
16 N/C 41 HDD_RESET
17 N/C 42 IORDY
18 SA2 43 SDREQ
19 SA1 44 SDACK#
20 SA0 45 HDD_ACTIVE#
21 DATA 0 46 66DET
22 DATA 1 47 DATA 8
23 DATA 2 48 DATA 9
24 N/C 49 DATA 10
25 VCC-IN CHECK2 50 GROUND
Table 3-9: CF Card Socket Pinouts
3.3.8 CPU Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin)
CN Label: CPU_FAN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The cooling fan connector provides a 12V, 500mA current to the cooling fan. The
connector has a "rotation" pin to get rotation signals from fans and notify the system so the
3-pin header
6Figure 3-10
See
6Table 3-10
See
system BIOS can recognize the fan speed. Please note that only specified fans can issue
the rotation signals.
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Figure 3-10: +12V Fan Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 +12V
3 FANIO1
Table 3-10: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts
3.3.9 Debug Port
CN Label: DBG_PORT1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
connectors
6Figure 3-21
See
6Table 3-21
See
The Debug port connector is used to a debugging device.
Figure 3-11: Debug Port Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 FWHPCLK
3 PCIRST#3
4 -LFRAME
5 LAD0
6 LAD1
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7 LAD2
8 LAD3
9 INT_SERIRQ
10 GND
11 VCC3
12 VCC (Reserved)
Table 3-11: Debug Port Connector Pinouts
3.3.10 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector
CN Label: DIO1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
10-pin header (2x5)
Figure 3-12
See
Table 3-12
See
The digital input/output connector is managed through a Super I/O chip. The DIO
connector pins are user programmable.
Figure 3-12: DIO Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 VCC
3 Output 3 4 Output 2
5 Output 1 6 Output 0
7 Input 3 8 Input 2
9 Input 1 10 Input 0
Table 3-12: DIO Connector Pinouts
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3.3.11 Front Panel Connector (8-pin)
CN Label: F_PANEL1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
8-pin header (2x4)
Figure 3-13
See
Table 3-13
See
The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and
controls the CPU card. These indicators and switches include:
Power button
Reset
Power LED
HDD LED
Figure 3-13: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations (8-pin)
FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION
Table 3-13: Front Panel Connector Pinouts (8-pin)
3.3.12 IDE Connector
CN Label: IDE1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
1 PWR_BTN+ 2 PWR_LED+ Power Button
3 PWR_BTN5 HDD_LED+ 6 RESET+ HDD LED
7 HDD_LED-
44-pin box header (2x22)
Figure 3-14
See
Table 3-14
See
Power LED
4 PWR_LED-
Reset
8 RESET-
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The IDE connector can connect to an IDE hard drive or optical device.
Figure 3-14: IDE Connector Location
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
33 SA1 34 N/C
35 SA0 36 SA2
37 HDC CS0# 38 HDC CS1#
39 HDD ACTIVE# 40 GROUND
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Pin Description Pin Description
41 VCC 42 VCC
43 GROUND 44 N/C
Table 3-14: IDE Connector Pinouts
3.3.13 Infrared Interface Connector
CN Label: IR1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
5-pin header (1x5)
6Figure 3-15
See
6Table 3-15
See
The infrared interface connector supports both Serial Infrared (SIR) and Amplitude Shift
Key Infrared (ASKIR) interfaces.
Figure 3-15: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC
2 NC
3 IR-RX
4 GND
5 IR-TX
Table 3-15: Infrared Connector Pinouts
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3.3.14 Keyboard/Mouse
CN Label: KB1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
6-pin header (1x6)
Figure 3-16
See
Table 3-16
See
The keyboard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a
PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Figure 3-16: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location
Pin Description
1 +5 V KB DATA
2 MS DATA
3 MS CLK
4 KB DATA
5 KB CLK
6 GROUND
Table 3-16: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts
3.3.15 LVDS LCD Connector
CN Label: LVDS1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
30-pin crimp (2x15)
Figure 3-17
See
Table 3-17
See
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The LVDS connector is for an LCD panel connected to the board.
Figure 3-17: LVDS Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GROUND 2 GROUND
3 LVDSA_Y0+ 4 LVDSA_Y05 LVDSA_Y1+ 6 LVDSA_Y17 LVDSA_Y2+ 8 LVDSA_Y29 LVDSA_CLK+ 10 LVDSA_CLK11 N/C 12 N/C
13 GROUND 14 GROUND
15 LVDSB_Y0+ 16 LVDSB_Y017 LVDSB_Y1+ 18 LVDSB_Y119 LVDSB_Y2+ 20 LVDSB_Y221 LVDSB_CLK+ 22 LVDSB_CLK23 N/C 24 N/C
25 GROUND 26 GROUND
27 VCC_LVDS 28 VCC_LVDS
29 VCC_LVDS 30 VCC_LVDS
Table 3-17: LVDS Connector Pinouts
3.3.16 Parallel ATA (IDE)
CN Label: IDE1
CN Type:
CN Location:
44-pin box header (2x22)
Figure 3-14
See
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See
CN Pinouts:
Table 3-14
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The Parallel ATA (IDE) connector can connect to an IDE hard drive or optical device.
Figure 3-18: IDE Connector Location
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
33 SA1 34 N/C
35 SA0 36 SA2
37 HDC CS0# 38 HDC CS1#
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Pin Description Pin Description
39 HDD ACTIVE# 40 GROUND
41 VCC 42 VCC
43 GROUND 44 N/C
Table 3-18: IDE Connector Pinouts
3.3.17 Parallel Port Connector
CN Label: LPT1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
26-pin header
Figure 3-19
See
Table 3-19
See
The 26-pin parallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some
other parallel port device such as a printer.
Figure 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 STB 2 AFD
3 PTD0 4 ERROR#
5 PTD1 6 INITIALIZE
7 PTD 2 8 SLIN
9 PTD3 10 GROUND
11 PTD 4 12 GROUND
13 PTD 5 14 GROUND
15 PTD 6 16 GROUND
17 PTD7 18 GROUND
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Pin Description Pin Description
19 ACK 20 GROUND
21 BUSY 22 GROUND
23 PE 24 GROUND
25 SLCT 26 NC
Table 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts
3.3.18 SDVO (Reserved)
CN Label: SDVO1 (Reserved)
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
45-pin flat ribbon cable connector
Figure 3-20
See
Table 3-20
See
The SDVO port is for system expansion. Primarily designed for graphics, it is also
programmable to perform other functions.
Figure 3-20: SDVO Connector Location (Reserved)
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 25 GND
2 N/C 26 SDVOC_BLUE3 N/C 27 SDVOC_BLUE+
4 GND 28 GND
5 N/C 29 SDVOC_RED6 N/C 30 SDVOC_RED+
7 GND 31 GND
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Pin Description Pin Description
8 SDVOC_CLK- 32 SDVO_STALL9 SDVOC_CLK+ 33 SDVO_STALL+
10 GND 34 GND
11 SDVOC_GREEN- 35 SDVO_TVCLKIN12 SDVOC_GREEN+ 36 SDVO_TVCLKIN+
13 GND 37 GND
14 N/C 38 SDVO_CLK
15 N/C 39 SDVO_DATA
16 GND 40 PCIRST17 SDVOC_INT- 41 VCC
18 SDVOC_INT+ 42 VCC
19 GND 43 VCC
20 N/C 44 N/C
21 N/C 45 N/C
22 GND
23 N/C
24 N/C
Table 3-20: SDVO Connector Pinouts
3.3.19 SATA Drive Connectors
CN L abel: SATA1, S ATA2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SATA connectors connect to SATA hard drives or optical drives.
7-pin SATA drive connectors
6Figure 3-21
See
6Table 3-21
See
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Figure 3-21: SATA Drive Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 TX+
3 TX4 GND
5 RX6 RX+
7 GND
Table 3-21: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts
3.3.20 Serial Port Connector (RS-232/422/485)
CN Label: COM2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Used for RS-232/422/485 communications.
14-pin header (2x7)
Figure 3-22
See
Table 3-22
See
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Figure 3-22: Serial Port Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 DCD 2 NDSR2
3 RXD 4 NRTS2
5 TXD 6 NCTS2
7 DTR 8 NRI2
9 GND 10 GND
11 TXD485+ 12 TXD48513 RXD485+ 14 RXD485-
Table 3-22: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
3.3.21 TV Out Connector
CN Label: TV1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The TV out connector connects to a TV by using an S-Video or RCA connector.
6-pin header (2x3)
Figure 3-23
See
Table 3-23
See
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Figure 3-23: TV Connector Pinout Locations
Pin Description Pin Description
S-Video Connector
1 GND 2 AGREEN_Y
3 GND 4 ARED_C
RCA Connector (only video signal)
5 GND 6 ABLUE_CVBS
Table 3-23: TV Port Connector Pinouts
3.3.22 USB Connectors (Internal)
CN Label: USB01
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 2x4 USB pin connector provides connectivity to two USB 1.1 or two USB 2.0 ports.
Each USB connector can support two USB devices. Additional external USB ports are
found on the rear panel. The USB ports are used for I/O bus expansion.
8-pin header (2x4)
6Figure 3-24
See
6Table 3-24
See
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Figure 3-24: USB Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 2 GND
3 DATA- 4 DATA+
5 DATA+ 6 DATA7 GND 8 VCC
Table 3-24: USB Port Connector Pinouts
3.3.23 XC95288XL Programming Connector
CN Label: CN4
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The XC95288XL programming connector is used to prog ram the code of the XC95288XL.
8-pin header
6Figure 3-21
See
6Table 3-21
See
Figure 3-25: XC95288XL Programming Connector Locations
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC3
2 TDO
3 TD1
4 NC
5 NC6 TMS
7 GND
8 TCK
Table 3-25: XC95288XL Programming Connector Pinouts
3.4 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
The figure below shows the external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The
EPIC panel consists of the following:
Figure 3-26: External Peripheral Interface Connector
3.4.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
CN Label: KB_MS1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The keyboard and mouse connector is a standard PS/2 connector.
PS/2
Figure 3-26
See
Table 3-26
See
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Figure 3-27: PS/2 Pinout and Configuration
Pin Description
1 KB DATA
2 MS DATA
3 GND
4 VCC
5 KB CLOCK
6 MS CLOCK
Table 3-26: Keyboard Connector Pinouts
3.4.2 LAN Connector
CN Label: LAN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
A 10/100/1000 Mb/s connection can be made to a Local Area Network.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 MDIA3- 5 MDIA1+
2 MDIA3+ 6 MDIA2+
3 MDIA2- 7 MDIA0-
RJ-45
Figure 3-26
See
Table 3-27
See
4 MDIA1- 8 MDIA0+
Table 3-27: Ethernet Connector Pinouts
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Figure 3-28: Ethernet Connector
LED Description LED Description
A on: linked
blinking: data is being sent/received
B off: 10 Mb/s
green: 100 Mb/s
orange: 1000 Mb/s
Table 3-28: Connector LEDs
3.4.3 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
CN Label: COM1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The serial port connects to a RS-232 serial communications device.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RX 7 RTS
DB-9 connectors
Figure 3-26
See
Table 3-29
See
3 TX 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 GND
Table 3-29: Serial Port Pinouts
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Figure 3-29: Serial Port Pinouts
3.4.4 USB Connector
CN Label: USB_C23, USB_C45
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
USB port
Figure 3-26
See
Table 3-30
See
The USB connector can be connected to a USB device.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 USBV3L 5 V 2 GND
3 USBP4N 4 USBP5P
5 USBP4P 6 USBP5N
7 GND 8 USBV3L 5 V
Table 3-30: USB Port Pinouts
3.4.5 VGA Connector
CN Label: VGA1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Connects to a monitor that accepts a standard VGA input.
15-pin Female
Figure 3-26
See
Figure 3-30 and Table 3-31
See
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Figure 3-30: VGA Connector
Pin Description Pin Description
1 RED 2 GREEN
3 BLUE 4 NC
5 GND 6 GND
7 GND 8 GND
9 VCC / NC 10 GND
11 NC 12 DDC DAT
13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC
15 DDCCLK
Table 3-31: VGA Connector Pinouts
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4
4 Installation
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4.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
NANO-945GSE3 may result in permanent damage to the
NANO-945GSE3 and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the NANO-945GSE3. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is
therefore critical that whenever the NANO-945GSE3 or any other electrical component is
handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple ant i-static wristband can
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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 the NANO-945GSE3, place it on
an antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
NANO-945GSE3.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
4.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before installation. All installation notices must
be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead
to severe damage and injury to the person performing the installation.
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WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the components and
injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
o The user manual provides a complete description of the NANO-945GSE3
installation instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
o Electronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the NANO-945GSE3 on an antistatic pad:
o When installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the NANO-945GSE3 off:
o When working with the NANO-945GSE3, make sure that it is
disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed
into the system.
Before and during the installation of the NANO-945GSE3 DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
4.2.1 SO-DIMM Installation
To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1.
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Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation
Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the board on an anti-static mat.
Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. Align the notch on the memory with the
notch on the memory socket.
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Step 3: Insert the SO-DIMM. Push the memory in at a 20º angle. (See
Step 4: Seat the SO-DIMM. Gently push downwards and the arms clip into place. (See
Figure 4-1) Step 4:
Figure 4-1)
4.2.2 CompactFlash® Installation
NOTE:
Both CompactFlash® Type I and Type II cards are supported.
To install the CompactFlash® card, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the CF card socket. Locate the CompactFlash® slot.
Step 2: Align the CF card. Align the CompactFlash® card. The label side should be
facing away from the board. The grooves on the CompactFlash® slot ensure
that the card cannot be inserted the wrong way.
Step 3: Insert the CF card. Push until the CompactFlash® card is firmly seated in the
slot. See
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Figure 4-2. Step 3:
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Figure 4-2: CompactFlash® Card Installation
4.3 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge used to close
an electrical circuit. It consists of two or
three 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.
The hardware jumpers must be set before installation. Jumpers are shown in Table 4-1.
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Description Label Type
AT power mode setting ATXCTL1 3-pin header
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CAN Bus terminal resistor (120Ω) setting
CF card setup JCF1 2-pin header
Clear CMOS J_CMOS1 3-pin head er
COM2 RS-232/4222/485 mode select JP1 6-pin header
LVDS voltage selection J_VLVDS1 3-pin header
LVDS1 panel resolution mode select J_LCD_TYPE1 8-pin header
Table 4-1: Jumpers
4.3.1 AT Power Select Jumper Settings
NOTE:
The AT Power Select Jumper is the same as the ATX Enable
connector.
Jumper Label: ATXCTL1
JP2, JP3 2-pin header
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The AT Power Select jumper specifies the system’s power mode as AT or ATX. Use a
jumper cap to short pins 1 and 2 to enable the ATX mode. To enable the AT power mode,
short pins 2 and 3. AT Power Select jumper settings are shown in
AT Power Select Description
Short 1 - 2 Use ATX power
Short 2 – 3 Use AT power Default
Table 4-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings
The location of the AT Power Select jumper is shown in Figure 4-3 below.
3-pin header
Table 4- 2
See
Figure 4-3
See
Table 4-2.
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Figure 4-3: AT Power Select Jumper Location
4.3.2 CAN Bus Terminal Resistor (120Ω) Setting
Jumper Label: JP2, JP3
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The CAN Bus Terminal Resistor (120Ω) Setting jumpers turns the CAN Bus Terminal
Resister (120Ω) on or off. The CAN Bus Terminal Resistor (120Ω) Setting jumper
settings are shown in
CAN Bus Terminal Resistor Setting Description
Short 1-2 ON
Open OFF Default
Table 4-3: CAN Bus Terminal Resistor (120Ω) Jumper Settings
The CAN Bus Terminal Resister jumper location is shown in Figure 4-8.
3-pin header
Table 4- 7
See
Figure 4-8
See
Table 4-7.
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Figure 4-4: CAN Bus Terminal Resistor (120Ω) Jumper Pinout Locations
4.3.3 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Label: J_CMOS1
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Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
3-pin header
6Table 4- 4
See
6Figure 4-5
See
If the NANO-945GSE3 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.
After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in
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7Table 4-4.
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AT Power Select Description
Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup Default
Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS Setup
Table 4-4: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in 7Figure 4-5 below.
Figure 4-5: Clear CMOS Jumper
4.3.4 COM2 Function Select Jumper
Jumper Label: JP1
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The COM2 Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second
serial communications port (COM2) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM2 Function
Select settings are shown in
COM 2 Function Select Description
Short 1-2 RS-232 Default
Short 3-4 RS-422
Short 5-6 RS-485
Table 4-5: COM2 Function Select Jumper Settings
6-pin header
Table 4- 5
See
Figure 4-6
See
Table 4-5.
The COM2 Function Select jumper location is shown in Figure 4-6.
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Figure 4-6: COM2 Function Select Jumper Location
4.3.5 LVDS1 Panel Resolution Jumper
Jumper Label: J_LCD_TYPE1
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Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
8-pin header
Table 4- 6
See
Figure 4-7
See
The LVDS1 Panel Resolution jumper allows the resolution of the LVDS screens
connected to the LVDS1 connector to be configured. The LVDS1 Panel Resolution jumper
settings are shown in
DESCRIPTION (LVDS1)
Pin 1-2 Pin 3-4 Pin 5-6 Pin 7-8 Resolution
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN 800 x 600 (18-bit) Default
SHORT OPEN OPEN OPEN 1024 x 768 (18-bit)
OPEN SHORT OPEN OPEN 1280 x 1024 (36-bit)
SHORT SHORT OPEN OPEN 1400 x 1050 (36-bit)
Table 4-6.
Table 4-6: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Settings
The LVDS Panel Resolution jumper location is shown in Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7:LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Pinout Locations
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4.3.6 LVDS Voltage Selection
WARNING:
Permanent damage to the screen and NANO-945GSE3 may occur if
the wrong voltage is selected with this jumper. Please refer to the user
guide that cam with the monitor to select the correct voltage.
Jumper Label: J_VLVDS1
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The LVDS Voltage Selection jumpers allow the LVDS screen voltages to be set.
J_VLVDS1 sets the voltage connected to LVDS1. The LVDS Voltage Selection jumper
settings are shown in
LCD Voltage Select Description
Short 1-2 +3.3V LVDS
Short 2-3 +5V LVDS Default
Table 4-7: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings
The LVDS Voltage Selection jumper location is shown in Figure 4-8.
3-pin header
Table 4- 7
See
Figure 4-8
See
Table 4-7.
Figure 4-8: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations
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4.4 Chassis Installation
4.4.1 Airflow
WARNING:
Airflow is critical for keeping components within recommended
operating temperatures. The chassis should have fans and vents as
necessary to keep things cool.
The NANO-945GSE3 must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides
allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual
power supply unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow
through the board surface.
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4.4.2 Motherboard Installation
To install the NANO-945GSE3 motherboard into the chassis please refer to the reference
material that came with the chassis.
4.5 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors.
4.5.1 AT/ATX Power Connection
Follow the instructions below to connect the NANO-945GSE3 to an AT or ATX power
supply.
WARNING:
Disconnect the power supply power cord from its AC power source to
prevent a sudden power surge to the NANO-945GSE3.
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Step 4: Locate the power cable. The power cable is shown in the packing list in
Chapter 3.
Step 5: Connect the Power Cable to the Motherboard. Connect the 4-pin (2x2) Molex
type power cable connector to the AT/ATX power connector on the motherboard.
Figure 4-9.
See
Figure 4-9: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection
Step 6: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply. Connect one of the 4-pin (1x4) Molex
type power cable connectors to an AT/ATX power supply. See
Step 6:
Figure 4-10.
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Figure 4-10: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply
4.6 External Peripheral Interface Connection
The following external peripheral devices can be connected to the external peripheral
interface connectors.
RJ-45 Ethernet cable connectors
PS/2 devices
Serial port devices
USB devices
VGA monitors
To install these devices, connect the corresponding cable connector from the actual
device to the corresponding NANO-945GSE3 external peripheral interface connector
making sure the pins are properly aligned.
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4.6.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector)
There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection
to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow
the instructions below.
Step 7: Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown
in Chapter 4.
Step 8: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of
the RJ-45 connectors on the NANO-945GSE3. See
Figure 4-11: LAN Connection
Figure 4-11.
Step 9: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. Step 0:
4.6.2 PS/2 Y-Cable Connection
The NANO-945GSE3 has a PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface panel.
The dual PS/2 connector is connected to the PS/2 Y-cable that came with the
NANO-945GSE3. One of the PS/2 cables is connected to a keyboard and the other to a
mouse to the system. Follow the steps below to connect a keyboard and mouse to the
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Step 1: Locate the dual PS/2 connector. The location of the PS/2 connector is shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the keyboard/mouse connector. Insert the PS/2 connector on the end
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of the PS/2 y-cable into the external PS/2 connector. See
Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
Step 3: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the
appropriate connector. The keyboard and mouse connectors can be
distinguished from each other by looking at the small graphic at the top of the
connector. Step 0:
4.6.3 Serial Device Connection
The NANO-945GSE3 has a single female DB-9 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the
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Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial device into
the DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13: Serial Device Connector
Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external
interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.
4.6.4 USB Connection (Dual Connector)
The external USB Series "A" receptacle connectors provide easier and quicker access to
external USB devices. Follow the steps below to connect USB devices to the
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Step 1: Locate the USB Series "A" receptacle connectors. The location of the USB
Series "A" receptacle connectors are shown in Chapter 3.
Step 0:
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Step 2: Insert a USB Series "A" plug. Insert the USB Series "A" plug of a device into
the USB Series "A" receptacle on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 4-14. Step 2:
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Figure 4-14: USB Connector
4.6.5 VGA Monitor Connection
The NANO-945GSE3 has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect
a monitor to the NANO-945GSE3, please follow the instructions below.
Step 3: Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 4: Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen
cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.
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Step 5: Insert the VGA connector. Once the connectors are properly aligned with the
insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
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Figure 4-15: VGA Connector
Figure 4-15.
Step 6: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA
monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either
side of the connector. Step 0:
4.7 Software Installation
All the drivers for the NANO-945GSE3 are on the CD that came with the system. To install
the drivers, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive connected to the system.
NOTE:
If the installation program doesn't start automatically:
Click "Start->My Computer->CD Drive->autorun.exe"
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Step 2: The driver main menu appears (Figure 4-16).
Figure 4-16: Introduction Screen
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Step 3: Click NANO-945GSE3.
Step 4:
Figure 4-17: Operating Systems
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Step 5: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 4-18).
Figure 4-18: Available Drivers
Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu.
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Chapter
5
5 BIOS Screens
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5.1 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.
5.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
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
5.1.2 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 side
SC to quit. Navigation
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 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
5.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
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forward.
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
5.1.4 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.
5.1.5 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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5.2 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 Security Chipset Power Exit
System Overview
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AMIBIOS
Version :08.00.15
Build Date :10/22/09
ID: :B144MR12
Processor
Type :Genuine Intel® CPU N270 @ 1.60GHz
Speed :1600MHz
Count :1
System Memory
Size :1016MB
System Time [14:20:27]
System Time [Tue 03/02/2010]
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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
Î System Overview
The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
o Type: Names the currently installed processor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
o Size: Lists memory si ze
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The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
Î System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
Î System Date [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
5.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices
through the following sub-menus:
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WARNING!
Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system
to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with
the hardware.
CPU Configuration (see Section 5.3.1)
IDE Configuration (see Section
Super IO Configuration (see Section
Hardware Health Configuration (see Section
Power Configuration (see Section
Remote Access Configuration (see Section
USB Configuration (see Section
5.3.2)
5.3.3)
5.3.4)
5.3.5)
5.3.6)
5.3.7)
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Advanced Settings
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WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause
system to malfunction
> CPU Configuration
> IDE Configuration
> SuperIO Configuration
> Hardware Health Configuration
> Power Configuration
> Remote Access Configuration
> USB Configuration
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BIOS Menu 2: Advanced
Configure CPU
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.3.1 CPU Configuration
Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications
and configure the CPU.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Configure Advanced CPU Settings
Module Version – 3F.10
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Manufacturer :Intel®
Brand String :Intel® CPU N270 @ 1.60 GHz
Frequency :1.60GHz
FSB Speed :532MHz
Cache L1 : 24KB
Cache L2 : 512KB
Ratio Actual Value:12
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BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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
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Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed
FSB Speed: List s the FSB speed
Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
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5.3.2 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 Security Chipset Power Exit
IDE Configuration
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ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]
Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, SATA Sec]
> Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
> Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
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DISABLED: disable the
integrated IDE
controller.
PRIMARY: enables only
the Primary IDE
controller
ECONDARY: enables only
the Secondary IDE
controller.
BOTH: enables both IDE
controllers
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration
Î ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]
Use the ATA/IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.
Î
Disabled
Î
Compatible
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Disables the on-board ATA/IDE controller.
Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in
compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will
replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports
up to 4 storage devices.
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Î
Enhanced DEFAULT
Î Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec]
Î
SATA Only
Î
PATA Pri, SATA Sec DEFAULT
Î
PATA Pri., PATA Sec
Î IDE Master and IDE Slave
Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in
Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA
channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6
storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this
mode.
Only the SATA drives are enabled.
The IDE drives are enabled on the Primary
IDE channel. The SA TA dri ves are enabled on
the Secondary IDE channel.
The IDE drives are enabled on the primary
and secondary IDE channels. SATA drives
are disabled.
When entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. BIOS
displays the status of the automatically detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices
are detected and are shown in the IDE Configuration menu:
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
The IDE Configuration menu (
IDE devices installed in the system. If an IDE device is detected and one of the above
listed four BIOS configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in
Section
Î Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
Use the Hard Disk Write Protect BIOS option to protect the hard disks from being
overwritten. This menu item is only effective if the device is accessed through the BIOS.
5.3.2.1 appear.
BIOS Menu 4) allows changes to the configurations for the
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Î
Disabled DEFAULT
Î
Enabled
Î IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Use the IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) BIOS to specify the maximum time (in seconds) the
AMI BIOS can search for IDE devices. This allows fine-tuning of the settings to allow for
faster boot times. The following configuration options are available.
0 seconds
5 seconds D
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
25 seconds
30 seconds
35 seconds
EFAULT
Allows hard disks to be overwritten
Prevents hard disks from being overwritten
The best setting to use if the onboard IDE controllers are set to a specific IDE disk drive in
the AMIBIOS is “0 seconds” and a large majority of ultra ATA hard disk drives can be
detected well within “5 seconds”.
5.3.2.1 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.
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Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Primary IDE Master
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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]
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BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration
Î Auto-Detected Drive Parameters
elect the type of device
connected to the system
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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 can manually select
Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer
Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addre ssing ) 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.
Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is
supported.
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
Reporting Technology protocol is supported.
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Î 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.
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32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer.
Î
Not Installed
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
CD/DVD
Î
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
Î 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.
Î
Disabled
Î
Auto DEFAULT
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BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on
the specified channel.
BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified
channel.
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Î 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.
Î
Disabled
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î PIO Mode [Auto]
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.
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
0
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.
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
Î
1
Î
2
Î
3
Î
4
Î DMA Mode [Auto]
Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.
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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Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
SWDMA0
Î
SWDMA1
Î
SWDMA2
Î
MWDMA0
Î
MWDMA1
Î
MWDMA2
BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE
disk drive support cannot be determined.
Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s
Single Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s
Single Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 13.3 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
Î
UDMA0
Î
UDMA1
Î
UDMA2
Î
UDMA3
Î
UDMA4
Î
UDMA5
Ultra DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 16.6 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 25 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 33.3 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 44 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an
80-conductor ATA ca ble is used.)
Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 66.6 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an
80-conductor ATA ca ble is used.)
Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 99.9 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an
80-conductor ATA ca ble is used.)
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Î 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.
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
Disabled
Î
Enabled
Î 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Use the 32Bit Data Transfer BIOS option to enables or disable 32-bit data transfers.
Î
Disabled
BIOS auto detects HDD SMART support.
Prevents BIOS from using the HDD SMART feature.
Allows BIOS to use the HDD SMART feature
Prevents the BIOS from using 32-bit data transfers.
5.3.3 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 Security Chipset Power Exit
Configure ITE8718 Super I/O Chipset
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port1 Mode [Normal]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]
Allows BIOS to select
Serial Port Base
Addresses
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Î Parallel Port Address [Disabled]
Use the Parallel Port Address option to select the parallel port base address.
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Î
Disabled DEFAULT
Î
378
Î
278
Î
3BC
Î Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Use the Parallel Port Mode option to select the mode the parallel port operates in.
Î
Normal DEFAULT
Î
Bi-directional
Î
EPP
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
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
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Î
ECP+EPP
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 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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Î Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Use the Parallel Port IRQ selection to set the parallel port interrupt address.
Î
IRQ5
Î
IRQ7 DEFAULT
Î Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address.
Î
Disabled
Î
3F8/IRQ4 DEFAULT
Î
3E8/IRQ4
Î
2E8/IRQ3
Î Serial Port1 Mode [Normal]
IRQ5 is assigned as the parallel port interrupt address
IRQ7 is assigned as the parallel port interrupt address
No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1
Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ4
Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ4
Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 2E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ3
Use the Serial Port1 Mode option to select the transmitting and receiving mode for the
first serial port.
Î
Normal DEFAULT
Î
IrDA
Î
ASK IR
Î Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the Serial Port 2 base address.
Î
Disabled
Î
2F8/IRQ3 DEFAULT
Serial Port 1 mode is normal
Serial Port 1 mode is IrDA
Serial Port 1 mode is ASK IR
No base address is assigned to Serial Port 2
Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ3
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Î
3E8/IRQ4
Î
2E8/IRQ3
Î Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]
Use the Serial Port2 Mode option to select the Serial Port2 operational mode.
Î
Normal DEFAULT
Î
IrDA
Î
ASK IR
Î Serial Port3 Address [3E8]
Use the Serial Port3 Address option to select the base addresses for serial port 3
Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ4
Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 2E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ3
Serial Port 2 mode is normal
Serial Port 2 mode is IrDA
Serial Port 2 mode is ASK IR
Î
Disabled
Î
3E8 DEFAULT
Î
2E8
Î
2E0
No base address is assigned to serial port 3
Serial port 3 I/O port address is 3E8
Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2E8
Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2E0
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5.3.4 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 Security Chipset Power Exit
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
CPU FAN Mode Setting [Automatic Mode]
CPU Temperature Limit of Off [035]
CPU Temperature Limit of On [055]
CPU FAN Start PWM [050]
Slope PWM [2 PWM]
CPU Temperature :49ºC/120ºF
System Temperature :47ºC/116ºF
CPU Fan Speed :4821 RPM
CPU Core :1.200 V
+1.05V :1.056 V
+3.30V :3.344 V
+5.00V :5.107 V
+12.0V :12.160 V
+1.5V :1.504 V
+1.8V :1.824 V
5VSB :5.107 V
VBAT :3.360 V
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Fan Configuration
Mode setting
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration
Î CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode]
Use the Mode Setting option to configure the second fan.
Î
Full On Mode DEFAULT
Î
Automatic mode
Fan is on all the time
The fan adjusts its speed using these settings:
Temp. Limit of OFF
Temp. Limit of S tart
Fan Start PWM
Slope PWM 1
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Î
PWM Manual mode
Î CPU Temperature Limit of Off [000]
The fan spins at the speed set in:
Fan PWM control
WARNING:
CPU failure can result if this value is set too high
The fan will turn off if the temperature falls below this value.
Minimum Value: 0°C
Maximum Value: 127°C
Î CPU Temperature Limit of On [020]
WARNING:
CPU failure can result if this value is set too high
When the fan is off, it will only start when the temperature exceeds this setting.
Minimum Value: 0°C
Maximum Value: 127°C
Î CPU Fan Start PWM [070]
This is the initial speed of the fan when it first starts spinning.
PWM Minimum Mode: 0
PWM Maximum Mode: 127
Î Slope PWM [1 PWM]
A bigger value will increase the fan speed in big amounts. A smaller value will increase the
speed more gradually.
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0 PWM
1 PWM
2 PWM
4 PWM
8 PWM
16 PWM
32 PWM
64 PWM
Î CPU Fan PWM Control [070]
This value specifies the speed of the fan.
PWM Minimum Mode: 0
PWM Maximum Mode: 127
Î Hardware Health Monitoring
The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are
monitored are:
System Temperatures:
o CPU Temperature
o System Temperature
Fan Speeds:
o CPU Fan Speed
Voltages:
o CPU Core
o +1.05 V
o +3.30 V
o +5.00 V
o +12.0 V
o +1.50 V
o +1.80 V
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5.3.5 Power Configuration
The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) configures the Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Current Jumper Setting [AT Power]
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 8: ACPI Configuration
Î Current Jumper Setting [AT]
The Current Jumper Setting displays the AT Power Jumper setting.
Î
AT DEFAULT
Î
ATX
The AT power jumper setting is set to AT Power
The AT power jumper setting is set to ATX Power
5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration
Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to configure remote
access parameters. The Remote Access Configuration is an AMIBIOS feature and
allows a remote host running a terminal program to display and configure the BIOS
settings.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Remote Access [Disabled]
Serial port number [COM1]
Base Address, IRQ [3F8H, 4]
Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Terminal Type [ANSI]
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BIOS Menu 9: Remote Access Configuration
Î Remote Access [Disabled]
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities
of the system.
Î
Disabled DEFAULT
Î
Enabled
Î Serial Port Number [COM1]
Remote access is disabled.
Remote access configuration options shown below
appear:
Serial Port Number
Serial Port Mode
Flow Control
Redirection after BIOS POST
Terminal Type
VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support
These configuration options are discussed below.
Use the Serial Port Number option to select the serial port used for remote access.
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Î
COM1 DEFAULT
Î
COM2
NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration
menu.
Î Base Address, IRQ [2F8h,3]
The Base Address, IRQ option cannot be configured and only shows the interrupt
address of the serial port listed above.
Î Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]
Use the Serial Port Mode option to select baud rate through which the console redirection
is made. The following configuration options are available
115200 8,n,1 D
57600 8,n,1
System is remotely accessed through COM1
System is remotely accessed through COM2
EFAULT
38400 8,n,1
19200 8,n,1
09600 8,n,1
NOTE:
Identical baud rate setting musts be set on the host (a management
computer running a terminal software) and the slave
Î Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should
occur.
Î
Disabled
Î
Boot Loader
The console is not redirected after POST
Redirection is active during POST and during Boot
Loader
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