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NANO-GM45A EPIC SBC
NANO-GM45A CPU Card
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
NANO-GM45A
EPIC Motherboard Supports Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU,
VGA/LVDS/HDTV-out, Dual GbE, USB 2.0 and Two SATA II
User Manual
Rev. 1.01 - 6 November, 2009
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Date Version Changes
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Revision
6 November, 2009 1.01
9 June, 2009 1.00 Initial release
Modified Section
4.5.3 LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Settings
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 3
1.3.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions................................................................ 5
1.4 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 7
2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 10
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 10
2.3 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 12
3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 13
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 14
3.1.1 NANO-GM45A Layout..................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 14
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 15
3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 16
3.2.1 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector............................................................. 16
3.2.2 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 17
3.2.3 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 18
3.2.4 12V Power Connector...................................................................................... 19
3.2.5 Fan Connectors................................................................................................ 20
3.2.6 Front Panel Connector.................................................................................... 21
3.2.7 IEEE 1394a Connectors .................................................................................. 22
3.2.8 LVDS LCD Connector ..................................................................................... 23
3.2.9 MCU Firmware Update Connector................................................................. 25
3.2.10 PCIe Mini Card Slot ...................................................................................... 25
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3.2.11 SATA Drive Connectors.................................................................................. 27
3.2.12 SATA Power Connector (+5V)....................................................................... 28
3.2.13 Serial Port Connectors (COM 1 ~ COM 4)................................................... 29
3.2.14 TV Out Connector.......................................................................................... 30
3.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 31
3.3.1 HDMI Connector............................................................................................. 32
3.3.2 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 33
3.3.3 USB Connectors............................................................................................... 34
3.3.4 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 34
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 36
4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 37
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 38
4.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 38
4.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 39
4.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 40
4.4 CPU, CPU COOLING KIT AND SO-DIMM INSTALLATION........................................ 40
4.4.1 Socket P CPU Installation............................................................................... 40
4.4.2 Socket P Cooling Kit Installation..................................................................... 42
4.4.3 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 43
4.5 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 44
4.5.1 AT Power Select Jumper Settings..................................................................... 45
4.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 46
4.5.3 LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper....................................................................... 47
4.5.4 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 48
4.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 50
4.6.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 50
4.6.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 50
4.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 50
4.7.1 AT Power Connection ...................................................................................... 50
4.7.2 ATX Power Connection.................................................................................... 52
4.7.3 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 56
4.7.4 SATA Drive Connection................................................................................... 57
4.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................... 58
4.8.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector)............................................................... 58
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4.8.2 USB Connection (Dual Connector)................................................................. 59
4.8.3 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 60
4.9 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
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5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave............................................................................. 72
5.3.3 AHCI Configuration......................................................................................... 76
5.3.3.1 AHCI Port n.............................................................................................. 77
5.3.4 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................................... 78
5.3.5 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 81
5.3.6 Power Configuration ....................................................................................... 83
5.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 84
5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 86
5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 88
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 89
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 91
5.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 91
5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration.............................................................................. 93
5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration .............................................................................. 95
5.8 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 96
A BIOS MENU OPTIONS............................................................................................. 98
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 101
C WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 106
D COMPATIBILITY.................................................................................................... 109
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D.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................110
D.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS......................................................................................111
D.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES ..........................................................................111
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ........................................................113
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CER TIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ......................................114
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NANO-GM45A..............................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Connectors ..................................................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: NANO-GM45A Dimensions (mm)...............................................................................4
Figure 1-4: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)..............................................................5
Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram...........................................................................................6
Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................14
Figure 3-2: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location....................................................17
Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location.......................................................................................18
Figure 3-4: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations........................................................19
Figure 3-5: CPU 12V Power Connector Location......................................................................20
Figure 3-6: +12V Fan Connector Locations...............................................................................21
Figure 3-7: Front Panel Connector Location .............................................................................22
Figure 3-8: IEEE 1394a Connector Locations............................................................................23
Figure 3-9: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Location...................................................................24
Figure 3-10: MCU Firmware Update Connector Location.........................................................25
Figure 3-11: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location.................................................................................26
Figure 3-12: SATA Drive Connector Locations.........................................................................27
Figure 3-13: 5V Power Connector Locations.............................................................................28
Figure 3-14: COM Connector Pinout Location ..........................................................................29
Figure 3-15: TV Connector Pinout Location ..............................................................................31
Figure 3-16: NANO-GM45A External Peripheral Interface Connector.....................................32
Figure 3-17: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................33
Figure 3-18: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................35
Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked ......................................41
Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw...................................................................42
Figure 4-3: Cooling Kit Support Bracket....................................................................................43
Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Installation................................................................................................44
Figure 4-5: Jumper Locations.....................................................................................................44
Figure 4-6: AT Power Select Jumper Location..........................................................................46
Figure 4-7: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................47
Figure 4-8: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Pinout Locations................................................48
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Figure 4-9: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations...............................................49
Figure 4-10: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection............................................................51
Figure 4-11: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply................................................................52
Figure 4-12: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection............................................................53
Figure 4-13: Connect Power Cable to ATX Adapter Cable.......................................................54
Figure 4-14: Connect ATX Power Adapter Cable to Power Supply.........................................55
Figure 4-15: Connect ATX Power Cable to Motherboard .........................................................55
Figure 4-16: Audio Kit Cable Connection ..................................................................................56
Figure 4-17: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................57
Figure 4-18: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................58
Figure 4-19: LAN Connection......................................................................................................59
Figure 4-20: USB Connector........................................................................................................60
Figure 4-21: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................61
Figure 4-22: Introduction Screen................................................................................................62
Figure 4-23: Available Drivers.....................................................................................................63
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................8
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................15
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................16
Table 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts .......................................................17
Table 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................18
Table 3-5: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts..........................................................................19
Table 3-6: CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts..........................................................................20
Table 3-7: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................21
Table 3-8: Front Panel Connector Pinouts.................................................................................22
Table 3-9: IEEE 1394a Connector Pinouts.................................................................................23
Table 3-10: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts........................................................................24
Table 3-11: MCU Firmware Update Connector Pinouts............................................................25
Table 3-12: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts ....................................................................................27
Table 3-13: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................28
Table 3-14: 5V Power Connector Pinouts ..................................................................................28
Table 3-15: COM Connector Pinouts..........................................................................................30
Table 3-16: TV Port Connector Pinouts......................................................................................31
Table 3-17: HDMI Connector Pinouts .........................................................................................32
Table 3-18: LAN Pinouts ..............................................................................................................33
Table 3-19: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs.............................................................................33
Table 3-20: USB Port Connector Pinouts (USB1_2)..................................................................34
Table 3-21: USB Port Connector Pinouts (USB3_4)..................................................................34
Table 3-22: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................35
Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................45
Table 4-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings ............................................................................45
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................47
Table 4-4: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Settings.................................................................48
Table 4-5: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings................................................................49
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................66
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List of 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...........................................................72
BIOS Menu 6: AHCI Configuration..............................................................................................77
BIOS Menu 7: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu........................................................................78
BIOS Menu 8: Remote Access Configuration............................................................................79
BIOS Menu 9: USB Configuration...............................................................................................81
BIOS Menu 10: APM Configuration.............................................................................................83
BIOS Menu 11: Super IO Configuration......................................................................................84
BIOS Menu 12: PCI/PnP Configuration.......................................................................................86
BIOS Menu 13: Boot.....................................................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 14: Boot Settings Configuration.............................................................................89
BIOS Menu 15: Security...............................................................................................................91
BIOS Menu 16: Chipset................................................................................................................92
BIOS Menu 17:Northbridge Chipset Configuration...................................................................93
BIOS Menu 18:Southbridge Chipset Configuration..................................................................95
BIOS Menu 19:Exit........................................................................................................................96
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Chapter
1

1 Introduction

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1.1 Introduction

Figure 1-1: NANO-GM45A
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The NANO-GM45A EPIC motherboard is a Socket P Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Celeron® M processor platform. Both 45nm core (Penryn) and 65nm core (Merom – Santa Rosa) processors are supported.
Up to two 2.0 GB 667 MHz or 800 MHz un-buffered DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM are supported by the Intel® GM45 graphics memory controller hub (GMCH). The Intel® GM45 GMCH also supports 18-bit or 24-bit dual-channel LVDS, analog CRT and HDTV output.
The integrated Intel® ICH9M I/O controller hub (ICH) supports two SATA II drives with data transfer speeds of 3.0 Gbps. Four USB 2.0 channels and one expansion PCIe mini socket provide flexible expansion options. High Definition Audio (HDA) support ensures HDA devices can be easily implemented on the NANO-GM45A.
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1.2 Connectors

The connectors on the NANO-GM45A are shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-2: Connectors

1.3 Dimensions

1.3.1 Board Dimensions

The dimensions of the board are listed below:
Length: 115 mm Width: 165 mm
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Figure 1-3: NANO-GM45A Dimensions (mm)
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1.3.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions

External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in 4Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)
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1.4 Data Flow

4Figure 1-5 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.
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Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram
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1.5 Technical Specifications

NANO-GM45A technical specifications are listed in table below.
Specification NANO-GM45A Form Factor Socket CPU Supported
Front Side Bus (FSB) Northbridge Chipset Southbridge Chipset Memory
Audio LAN Serial Port Controller BIOS Watchdog Timer
EPIC Socket P 45 nm Socket P Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
45 nm Socket P Intel® Celeron® M processor 1066 MHz (Max.), 800 MHz or 533 MHz Intel® GM45 Intel® ICH9M Two 200-pin SO-DIMM sockets support two 667/800 MHz
2.0 GB (max.) DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max. 4 GB) Realtek ALC888 HD 7.1 channel audio codec Two Realtek RTL8111CP PCIe GbE controllers Fintek F81216 AMI BIOS label Software programmable supports 1~2 55 sec. system reset
Expansion PCIe I/O Interface Connectors Audio Connector Display port
Ethernet IEEE 1394a
One PCIe mini slot
One internal audio connectors (10-pin box header) One VGA port One 18-bit or 24-bit dual-channel LVDS port
One TV-out port supports HDTV One external HDMI port supports up to 1080p
Two RJ-45 GbE port s Two via internal 8-pin header
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Specification NANO-GM45A
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Serial Ports USB 2.0/1.1 ports Storage Serial ATA
Environmental and Power Specifications Power Supply
Power Consumption
Operating temperature Humidity Physical Specifications
Four via internal RS-232 40-pin header Four external USB ports
Two independent serial ATA (SAT A) channels with 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rates
12 V only ATX and AT power supported
12V@3.74A
2.8 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 CPU with a 1066 MHz FSB and 2 GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
0ºC ~ 60ºC (requires cooler and silicone heat sink paste) 0% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions Weight GW/NW
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications
165 mm x 115 mm 800g/250g
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Chapter
2

2 Unpacking

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2.1 Anti-static Precautions

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.
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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-GM45A 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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2.3 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-GM45A was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to
The NANO-GM45A is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 NANO-GM45A motherboard
1 Audio cable
(P/N: 32000-072100-RS)
2 SATA cable
(P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 AT 12V Cable
31sales@iei.com.tw.
(P/N: 32100-087100-RS)
1 Dual IEEE 1394a cable (w bracket)
(P/N:CB-IEEE1394-RS)
1 Quad RS-232 cable
(P/N: 32200-025401-RS)
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1 Mini jumper pack (2.0mm)
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(P/N: 33100-000033-RS)
1 Utility CD
1 Quick Installation Guide

2.3.1 Optional Items

The NANO-GM45A is shipped with the following components:
Item and Part Number Image
CPU cooler (P/N: CF-479B-RS)
HDTV output cable (P/N: 32000-083701-RS)
SATA power cable (P/N: 32100-088600-RS)
SATA cable and 5 V power output cable for NANO series (P/N: 32000-1 14000-RS)
ATX power cable (P/N: 32100-043403-RS)
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Chapter
3

3 Connectors

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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors

This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors.

3.1.1 NANO-GM45A Layout

The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers.
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Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations

3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors

The table below lists all the connectors on the board.
Connector Type Label
Audio connector
Battery connector
ATX power control connector
Backlight inverter connectors
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10-pin box header AUDIO1
2-pin wafer BA T1
3-pin wafer PSON1
5-pin wafer INV1
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DDR2 SO-DIMM socket
DDR2 SO-DIMM socket
Fan connector (CPU)
Fan connector (system)
Front panel connector
IEEE 1394a connector
IEEE 1394a connector
LVDS connector
MCU firmware update connector
Serial ATA (SATA) drive connectors
Serial ATA (SATA) drive connectors
SATA power connector
200-pin socket DIMM1
200-pin socket DIMM2
3-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
3-pin wafer SYS_FAN1
14-pin header F_PANEL1
8-pin header IEEE1
8-pin header IEEE2
30-pin crimp LVDS1
8-pin header PA_ID1
7-pin SATA SATA1
7-pin SATA SATA2
2-pin wafer PW1
SATA power connector
PCIe mini socket
Power connector (+12V) RS-232 serial port connector (COM1~COM4)
TV Out connector
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors

3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors

The table below lists the connectors on the external I/O panel.
Connector Type Label
Ethernet connector RJ-45 LAN1
2-pin wafer PW2
PCIe mini socket MINI_PCIE1
4-pin connector PWR1
40-pin header COM-PORT1
6-pin header TV1
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Ethernet connector RJ-45 LAN2
HDMI port HDMI T y pe A port HDMI1
USB ports (dual) USB port USB1_2
USB ports (dual) USB port USB3_4
VGA port connector 15-pin female VGA1
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors

3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors

The section describes all of the connectors on the NANO-GM45A.

3.2.1 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector

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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The ATX power supply enable connector enables the NANO-GM45A to be connected to an ATX power supply. In default mode, the NANO-GM45A 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 Chapter 4 for more details.
PSON1
3-pin wafer (1x3)
Figure 3-2
See
Table 3-3
See
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Figure 3-2: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +V5SB 2 IO_PSON# 3 GND
Table 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts

3.2.2 Audio Connector

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers and microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.
AUDIO1
10-pin box header (2x5)
Figure 3-3
See
Table 3-4
See
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Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 LINEOUTR 2 LINE1R 3 GND 4 GND 5 LINEOUTL 6 LINE1L 7 GND 8 GND 9 FMIC1R 10 FMIC1L
Table 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts

3.2.3 Backlight Inverter Connector

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The backlight inverter connector provides the backlight on the LCD display connected to the NANO-GM45A with +12V of power.
INV1
5-pin wafer (1x5)
Figure 3-4
See
Table 3-5
See
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Figure 3-4: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 LCD Backlight Control 2 GROUND 3 +12V 4 GROUND 5 BACKLIGHT Enable
Table 3-5: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts

3.2.4 12V Power Connector

CN Label: PWR1
CN T ype:
CN Location: See
CN Pinouts: See
The connector supports the 12V power supply.
4-pin ATX connector (1x4)
Figure 3-5
Table 3-6
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Figure 3-5: CPU 12V Power Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V
Table 3-6: CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts

3.2.5 Fan Connectors

CN Label:
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 system BIOS can recognize the fan speed. Please note that only specified fans can issue the rotation signals.
CPU_FAN1 and SYS_FAN1
3-pin wafer (1x3)
4Figure 3-6
See
4Table 3-7
See
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Figure 3-6: +12V Fan Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 N/C 2 +12V 3 GND
Table 3-7: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts

3.2.6 Front Panel Connector

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and controls the motherboard. These indicators and switches include:
Power button
F_PANEL1
14-pin header (2x7)
Figure 3-7
See
Table 3-8
See
Reset Power LED HDD LED
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Figure 3-7: Front Panel Connector Location
FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION
Power LED
1 +V5S 2 +V5S 3 N/C 4 N/C 5 GND 6 N/C 7 PWR_BT# 8 PC_BEEP Power Button 9 GND 11 +V5S Reset 12 PM_SYSRST# HDD LED 13 SB_SATA_LED
Table 3-8: Front Panel Connector Pinouts

3.2.7 IEEE 1394a Connectors

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
IEEE1 and IEEE2
8-pin header (1x8)
4Figure 3-8
See
4Table 3-9
See
System Beeper
10 N/C
14 GND
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The 8-pin connector is connected to IEEE 1394a interface for high-speed data transfer.
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Figure 3-8: IEEE 1394a Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +V12S 2 GND 3 XTPBM 4 XTPBP 5 XTPAM 6 XTPAP 7 GND 8 GND
Table 3-9: IEEE 1394a Connector Pinouts

3.2.8 LVDS LCD Connector

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 30-pin LVDS LCD connectors can be connected to single channel or dual channel,
LVDS1
30-pin crimp (3x10)
4Figure 3-9
See
4Table 3-10
See
18-bit LVDS panel.
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Figure 3-9: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 GND 3 LVDS_TXL0P 4 LVDS_TXL0N 5 LVDS_TXL1P 6 LVDS_TXL1N 7 LVDS_TXL2P 8 LVDS_TXL2N 9 LVDS_TXLCKP 10 LVDS_TXLCKN 11 LVDS_TXL3P 12 LVDS_TXL3N 13 GND 14 GND 15 LVDS_TXU0P 16 LVDS_TXU0N 17 LVDS_TXU1P 18 LVDS_TXU1N 19 LVDS_TXU2P 20 LVDS_TXU2N 21 LVDS_TXUCKP 22 LVDS_TXUCKN 23 LVDS_TXU3P 24 LVDS_TXU3N 25 GND 26 GND 27 +LCD 28 +LCD 29 +LCD 30 +LCD
Table 3-10: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts
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3.2.9 MCU Firmware Update Connector

CN Label: PA_ID1
CN T ype:
CN Location: See
CN Pinouts: See
The connector is for updating MCU firmware.
Figure 3-10: MCU Firmware Update Connector Location
8-pin header (2x4)
Figure 3-10
Table 3-11
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 SPI_VCC 2 GND 3 US46_CS#0 4 US46_CLK 5 US46_CS0 6 US46_SI 7 N/C 8 LVDS_TXL2N
Table 3-11: MCU Firmware Update Connector Pinouts

3.2.10 PCIe Mini Card Slot

CN Label: MINI_PCIE1 CN Type: CN Location: CN Pinouts:
The PCIe mini card slot enables a PCIe mini card expansion module to be connected to the board. Cards supported include among others wireless LAN (WLAN) cards.
52-pin PCIe Mini Card Slot See 4Figure 3-11 See Table 3-12
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Figure 3-11: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 PCIE_WAKE# 2 3.3V 3 N/C 4 GND 5 N/C 6 1.5V 7 CLKREQ# 8 N/C 9 GND 10 N/C 11 CLK- 12 N/C 13 CLK+ 14 N/C 15 GND 16 N/C 17 N/C 18 GND 19 N/C 20 N/C 21 GND 22 PCIRST# 23 PERN2 24 3VDual 25 PERP2 26 GND 27 GND 28 1.5V 29 GND 30 SMBCLK
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31 PETN2 32 SMBDATA 33 PETP2 34 GND 35 GND 36 USBD-
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37 N/C 38 USBD+ 39 N/C 40 GND 41 N/C 42 N/C 43 N/C 44 N/C 45 N/C 46 N/C 47 N/C 48 1.5V 49 N/C 50 GND 51 N/C 52 3.3V
Table 3-12: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts

3.2.11 SATA Drive Connectors

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
SA TA1 and SATA2
7-pin SATA drive connectors
4Figure 3-12
See
4Table 3-13
See
The two SATA II drive connectors are each connected to a SATA II drive. The SATA II drives transfer data at speeds as high as 3.0 Gb/s.
Figure 3-12: SATA Drive Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 TX+ 3 TX­4 GND
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5 RX­6 RX+ 7 GND
Table 3-13: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts

3.2.12 SATA Power Connector (+5V)

CN Label: PW1 and PW2
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CN Type: CN Location: CN Pinouts:
2-pin wafer (1x2) See Figure 3-13 See Table 3-14
The 5V Power Connector provides +5V power output to the SATA connector.
Figure 3-13: 5V Power Connector Locations
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +5V 2 GND
Table 3-14: 5V Power Connector Pinouts
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3.2.13 Serial Port Connectors (COM 1 ~ COM 4)

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
COM-PORT1
40-pin header (2x20)
4Figure 3-14
See
4Table 3-15
See
The 40-pin serial port connector contains the following four serial ports: COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4. All these serial ports are RS-232 serial communications channels. The serial port locations are specified below.
COM1 is located on pin 1 to pin 10  COM2 is located on pin 11 to pin 20  COM3 is located on pin 21 to pin 30  COM4 is located on pin 31 to pin 40
Figure 3-14: COM Connector Pinout Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 NDCD1 2 NDSR1 3 NRX1 4 NRTS1 5 NTX1 6 NCTS1 7 NDTR1 8 NRI1 9 GND 10 GND
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11 NDCD2 12 NDSR2 13 NRX2 14 NRTS2 15 NTX2 16 NCTS2 17 NDTR2 18 NRI2 19 GND 20 GND 21 NDCD3 22 NDSR3 23 NRX3 24 NRTS3 25 NTX3 26 NCTS3 27 NDTR3 28 NRI3 29 GND 30 GND 31 NDCD4 32 NDSR4 33 NRX4 34 NRTS4 35 NTX4 36 NCTS4 37 NDTR4 38 NRI4
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39 GND 40 GND
Table 3-15: COM Connector Pinouts

3.2.14 TV Out Connector

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 2x3 pin TV out connector connects to a TV output by using an S-Video or RCA connector. The TV out connector makes displaying media data on a television easier.
TV1
6-pin header (2x3)
4Figure 3-15
See
4Table 3-16
See
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Figure 3-15: TV Connector Pinout Location
S-Video Connector
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 ABLUE_CVBS 3 GND 4 AGREEN_Y 5 GND 6 ARED_C
Table 3-16: TV Port Connector Pinouts

3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

4Figure 3-16 shows the NANO-GM45A external peripheral interface connector (EPIC)
panel. The NANO-GM45A EPIC panel consists of the following:
1 x HDMI connector  2 x RJ-45 LAN connectors  4 x USB connectors  1 x VGA connector
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Figure 3-16: NANO-GM45A External Peripheral Interface Connector

3.3.1 HDMI Connector

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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
HDMI1
HDMI type A connector
4Figure 3-16
See
4Table 3-17
See
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector connects to digital audio or video sources.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 HDMI_DATA2 2 GND 3 HDMI_DATA2# 4 HDMI_DATA1 5 GND 6 HDMI_DATA1# 7 HDMI_DATA0 8 GND 9 HDMI_DATA0# 10 HDMI_CLK 11 GND 12 HDMI_CLK# 13 N/C 14 N/C 15 HDMI_SCL 16 HDMI_SDA 17 GND 18 +V5S 19 HDMI_HPD
Table 3-17: HDMI Connector Pinouts
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3.3.2 LAN Connectors

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
LAN1 and LAN2
RJ-45
4Figure 3-16
See
4Table 3-18
See
The NANO-GM45A is equipped with two built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. The controllers can connect to the LAN through two RJ-45 LAN connectors. There are two LEDs on the connector indicating the status of LAN. The pin assignments are listed in the following table:
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 MDIA3- 5 MDIA1+ 2 MDIA3+ 6 MDIA2+ 3 MDIA2- 7 MDIA0­4 MDIA1- 8 MDIA0+
Table 3-18: LAN Pinouts
Figure 3-17: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yello w. The green LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked. See
4Table 3-19.
STATUS
GREEN Activity YELLOW Linked
Table 3-19: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs
DESCRIPTION STATUS DESCRIPTION
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3.3.3 USB Connectors

CN Label: USB1_2 and USB3_4
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CN T ype:
CN Location: See
CN Pinouts: See
USB port
4Figure 3-16
4Table 3-20
The NANO-GM45A has four external USB 2.0 ports. The ports connect to both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +5V 5 +5V 2 USBP0N 6 USBP1N 3 USBP0P 7 USBP1P 4 GND 8 GND
Table 3-20: USB Port Connector Pinouts (USB1_2)
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +5V 5 +5V 2 USBP2N 6 USBP3N 3 USBP2P 7 USBP4P 4 GND 8 GND
Table 3-21: USB Port Connector Pinouts (USB3_4)

3.3.4 VGA Connector

CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
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VGA1
15-pin Female
4Figure 3-16
See
4Figure 3-18 and 4Table 3-22
See
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The NANO-GM45A has a single 15-pin female connector for connectivity to standard display devices.
Figure 3-18: VGA Connector
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 RED 9 VGAVCC 2 GREEN 10 GROUND 3 BLUE 11 NC 4 NC 12 DDCDAT 5 GROUND 13 HSYNC 6 GROUND 14 VSYNC 7 GROUND 15 DDCCLK 8 GROUND
Table 3-22: 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-GM45A may result in permanent damage to the NANO-GM45A and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the NANO-GM45A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the NANO-GM45A, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding:- Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the NANO-GM45A, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the NANO-GM45A.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
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4.2 Installation Considerations

NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should be read and understood before the NANO-GM45A is installed. All installation notices pertaining to the installation of the NANO-GM45A should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the NANO-GM45A and injury to the person installing the motherboard.

4.2.1 Installation Notices

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WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the NANO-GM45A, NANO-GM45A 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-GM45A
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-GM45A on an antistatic pad:
o When installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
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Turn all power to the NANO-GM45A off:
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o When working with the NANO-GM45A, 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-GM45A 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.

4.2.2 Installation Checklist

The following checklist is provided to ensure the NANO-GM45A is properly installed.
All the items in the packing list are present  A compatible memory module is properly inserted into the slot  The CF Type I or CF Type II card is properly installed into the CF socket  The jumpers have been properly configured  The NANO-GM45A is inserted into a chassis with adequate ventilation  The correct power supply is being used  The following devices are properly connected
o Primary and secondary IDE device o SATA drives o Power supply o USB cable o Serial port cable
The following external peripheral devices are properly connected to the
chassis:
o VGA screen o Keyboard o Mouse o RS-232 serial communications device o USB devices
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4.3 Unpacking

When the NANO-GM45A is unpacked, please check all the unpacking list items listed in Chapter 3 are indeed present. If any of the unpacking list items are not available please contact the NANO-GM45A vendor reseller/vendor where the NANO-GM45A was purchased or contact an IEI sales representative.

4.4 CPU, CPU Cooling Kit and SO-DIMM Installation

WARNING:
A CPU should never be turned on without the specified cooling kit being installed. If the cooling kit (heat sink and fan) is not properly installed and the system turned on, permanent damage to the CPU, NANO-GM45A and other electronic components attached to the system may be incurred. Running a CPU without a cooling kit may also result in injury to the user.
The CPU, CPU cooling kit and DIMM are the most critical components of the NANO-GM45A. If one of these component is not installed the NANO-GM45A cannot run.

4.4.1 Socket P CPU Installation

WARNING:
CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly installed.
To install a socket P CPU onto the NANO-GM45A, follow the steps below:
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WARNING:
When handling the CPU, only hold it on the sides. DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU.
Step 1: Unlock the CPU retention screw. When shipped, the retention screw of the
CPU socket should be in the unlocked position. If it is not in the unlocked position, use a screwdriver to unlock the screw. See
Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked
Figure 4-1.
Step 2: Inspec t the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the
socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with compressed air.
Step 3: Corre ctly Orientate the CPU. Make sure the IHS (integrated heat sink) side is
facing upwards.
Step 4: Corre ctly position the CPU. Match the Pin 1 mark with the cut edge on the
CPU socket. See
Figure 4-1.
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Step 5: Align the CPU pins. Carefully align the CPU pins with the holes in the CPU
socket.
Step 6: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are
properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly.
Step 7: Lock th e retention screw. Rotate the retention screw into the locked position.
Figure 4-2.Step 0:
See
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Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw

4.4.2 Socket P Cooling Kit Installation

An IEI Socket P CPU cooling kit can be purchased separately. (See Chapter 3) The cooling kit comprises a CPU heat sink and a cooling fan.
WARNING:
Do not wipe off (accidentally or otherwise) the pre-sprayed layer of thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. The thermal paste between the CPU and the heat sink is important for optimum heat dissipation.
To install the cooling kit, please follow the steps below.
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Step 1: Install the cooling kit bracket. A cooling kit bracket is installed on the rear of
the motherboard. Align the bracket with the four retention holes at the back of the motherboard. Once properly aligned, insert four retention screws from the front of the motherboard.
Figure 4-3: Cooling Kit Support Bracket
Step 2: Open the lever at the top of the heat sink. Lift the lever at the top of the
cooling kit to loosen the cooling kit clamps.
Step 3: Secure the cooling kit. Gently place the heat sin k and cooling kit onto the CPU.
Make sure the hooks are properly secured to the bracket. To secure the cooling kit, close the top lever.
Step 4: Conn ect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector
on the NANO-GM45A. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades.Step 0:

4.4.3 SO-DIMM Installation

To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4.
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Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Installation
Step 1: Loca te 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 th e SO-DIMM . Gently push downwards and the arms clip into place. (See
Figure 4-4) Step 0:

4.5 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.
Figure 4-4)
Figure 4-5: Jumper Locations
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Before the NANO-GM45A is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the NANO-GM45A are listed in
5Table 4-1.
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Description Label Type
AT Power Mode Setting J_A/T1 2-pin wafer
Clear CMOS CLR_CMOS1 3-pin header
LVDS Panel Resolution JSPI1 8-pin header
LVDS Voltage Select J2 6-pin header
Table 4-1: Jumpers

4.5.1 AT Power Select Jumper Settings

NOTE:
The AT Power Select Jumper is the same as the ATX Enable connector.
Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The AT Power Select jumper specifies the systems power mode as AT or ATX. AT Power Select jumper settings are shown in
AT Power Select Description Short 1 – 2 Use AT power Default Open Use ATX power
Table 4-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings
J_A/T1
2-pin header
Table 4-2
See
Figure 4-6
See
Table 4-2.
The location of the AT Power Select jumper is shown in Figure 4-6 below.
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Figure 4-6: AT Power Select Jumper Location

4.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper

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Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
CLR_CMOS1
3-pin header
5Table 4-3
See
5Figure 4-7
See
If the NANO-GM45A 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
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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
5Table 4-3.
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Clear CMOS Description Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup Default Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS Setup
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in 5Figure 4-7 below.
Figure 4-7: Clear CMOS Jumper

4.5.3 LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper

Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The LVDS Panel Resolution jumper allows the resolution of the LVDS screens connected to the LVDS1 connector to be configured. The LVDS Panel Resolution jumper settings are shown in
Table 4-4.
JSPI1
8-pin header
Table 4-4
See
Figure 4-8
See
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JSPI1 Description
Open LVDS1 640 x 480 (18-bit) Short 1-2 LVDS1 800 x 480 (18-bit) Short 3-4 LVDS1 1024 x 768 (18-bit) Default Short 1-2, 3-4 LVDS1 1024 x 768 (24-bit) Short 5-6 Reserve Short 1-2, 5-6 LVDS1 1280 x 1024 (48-bit) Short 3-4, 5-6 LVDS1 1600 x 1200 (48-bit)
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Table 4-4: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Settings
The LVDS Panel Resolution jumper location is shown in Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Pinout Locations

4.5.4 LVDS Voltage Selection

WARNING:
Permanent damage to the screen and NANO-GM45A 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.
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Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The LVDS Voltage Selection jumpers allow the LVDS screen voltages to be set. The jumper sets the voltage connected to LVDS1. The LVDS Voltage Selection jumper settings are shown in
LCD Voltage Select Description Short 1-2 +3.3V Default Short 3-4 +5V Short 5-6 +12V
Table 4-5: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings
J2
6-pin header
See
See
Table 4-5.
Table 4-5
Figure 4-9
The LVDS Voltage Selection jumper location is shown in Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations
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4.6 Chassis Installation

4.6.1 Airflow

WARNING:
Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard components. The chassis in which the NANO-GM45A must have air vents to allow cool air to move into the system and hot air to move out.
The NANO-GM45A 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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4.6.2 Motherboard Installation

To install the NANO-GM45A motherboard into the chassis please refer to the reference material that came with the chassis.

4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections

This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors

4.7.1 AT Power Connection

Follow the instructions below to connect the NANO-GM45A to an AT power supply.
WARNING:
Disconnect the power supply power cord from its AC power source to prevent a sudden power surge to the NANO-GM45A.
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Step 1: Loca te the power cable. The power cable is shown in the packing list in
Chapter 3.
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Step 2: Conn ect the Power Cable to the Motherboard. Connect the 4-pin (2x2) Molex
type power cable connector to the AT power conne ctor on the motherboard. See Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection
Step 3: Conn ect Power Cable to Po wer Supply . Connect o ne of the 4-pi n (1x4) M olex
type power cable connectors to an AT power supply. See
Figure 4-11. Step 0:
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Figure 4-11: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply

4.7.2 ATX Power Connection

Follow the instructions below to connect the NANO-GM45A to an ATX power supply.
WARNING:
Disconnect the power supply power cord from its AC power source to prevent a sudden power surge to the NANO-GM45A.
Step 1: Loca te the power cable. The power cable is shown in the packing list in
Chapter 3.
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Step 2: Conn ect the Power Cable to the Motherboard. Connect the 4-pin (2x2) Molex
type power cable connector to the AT power conne ctor on the motherboard. See
Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection
Step 3: Conn ect the Power Cable to an ATX Power Adapter Cable. Connect one of
the 4-pin (1x4) Molex type power cable connectors to a 20-pin ATX power adapter cable. See
Figure 4-13.
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Figure 4-13: Connect Power Cable to ATX Adapter Cable
Step 4: Connect A TX Power Adapter Cable to Power Supply. Connect the 20-pin
ATX power adapter cable to an ATX power supply. See
Figure 4-14.
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Figure 4-14: Connect ATX Power Adapter Cable to Power Supply
Step 5: Conn ect ATX Power Cable to Motherboard. Connect the 3-pin ATX power
connector to the ATX power connector on the motherboard. See
Figure 4-15.Step 0:
Figure 4-15: Connect ATX Power Cable to Motherboard
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4.7.3 Audio Kit Installation

The Audio Kit that came with the NANO-GM45A connects to the audio connector on the NANO-GM45A. The audio kit consists of three audio jacks. Mic-in connects to a microphone. Line-in provides a stereo line-level input to connect to the output of an audio device. Line-out, a stereo line-level output, connects to two amplified speakers. T o install the audio kit, please refer to the steps below:
Step 1: Loca te the audio connector. The location of the 10-pin audio connector is
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align pin 1. Align pin 1 on the on-board connector with pin 1 on the audio kit
connector. Pin 1 on the audio kit connector is indicated with a white dot. See
Figure 4-16.
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Figure 4-16: Audio Kit Cable Connection
Step 3: Conn ect the audio dev ices. Connect speakers to the line-o ut aud io jack.
Connect the output of an audio device to the line-in audio jack. Connect a microphone to the mic-in audio jack.Step 0:
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4.7.4 SATA Drive Connection

The NANO-GM45A is shipped with two SATA drive cables and one SATA drive power cable. To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Loca te the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the ca ble connector. Press the clip on the connector at the end of the
SATA cable and insert the cable connector into the onboard SATA drive connector. See
5Figure 4-17.
Figure 4-17: SATA Drive Cable Connection
Step 3: Conn ect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See
Step 4: Conn ect the SATA power cable. Connect the SATA power connector to the
back of the SATA drive. See
5Figure 4-18. Step 0:
5Figure 4-18.
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Figure 4-18: SATA Power Drive Connection

4.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection

The following external peripheral devices can be connected to the external peripheral interface connectors.
RJ-45 Ethernet cable connectors  USB devices VGA monitors
To install these devices, connect the corresponding cable connector from the actual device to the corresponding NANO-GM45A external peripheral interface connector making sure the pins are properly aligned.

4.8.1 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
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Step 1: Loca te the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown
in Chapter 4.
Step 2: Align the co nnectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of
the RJ-45 connectors on the NANO-GM45A. See
Figure 4-19: LAN Connection
5Figure 4-19.
Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 connector. Step 0:

4.8.2 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 NANO-GM45A.
Step 1: Loca te the USB Series "A" receptacle connectors. The location of the USB
Series "A" receptacle connectors are shown in Chapter 3.
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 4-20. Step 0:
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Figure 4-20: USB Connector

4.8.3 VGA Monitor Connection

The NANO-GM45A 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-GM45A, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Loca te th e female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the VG A connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen
cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.
Step 3: 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 4-21: VGA Connector
Step 4: Secure the c onnector. 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:

4.9 Software Installation

All the drivers for the NANO-GM45A 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"
Step 2: The drive r main menu appears (Figure 4-22).
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Figure 4-22: Introduction Screen
Step 3: Click NANO-GM45A.
Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (
Figure 4-23).
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Figure 4-23: Available Drivers
Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu. Step 0:
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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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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.
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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 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
AMIBIOS Version :08.00.15 Build Date :02/04/09 ID: :E231MX10
Processor Type :Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU processor Speed :2100MHz Count :1
System Memory Size :989MB
System Time [14:20:27] System Time [Tue 05/06/2008]
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Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 1: Main
System Overview
The System Overvie w lists a brief summary of different system components. Th e fields in System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
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 size
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The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.
System Date [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.

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 AHCI Configuration (see Section  Remote Access Configuration (see Section USB Configuration (see Section  Power Configuration (see Section Super IO 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 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction
> CPU Configuration > IDE Configuration > AHCI Configuration > Remote Access Configuration > USB Configuration > Power Configuration > SuperIO Configuration
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BIOS Menu 2: Advanced
Configure CPU
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↑ ↓ 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.13
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Manufacturer :Intel® Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU T8100 @ 2.10GHz Frequency :2.10GHz FSB Speed :800MHz
Cache L1 : 64KB Cache L2 : 3072KB Ratio Actual Value:10.5
Core Multi-Processing [Enabled]
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration
The CPU Configuration menu (
Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer
BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:
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Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used  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 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
SATA#1 Configuration [Compatible] Configure SATA#1 as [IDE]
> 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
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration
SATA#1 Configurations [Compatible]
Use the SATA#1 Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.
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Disabled
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Compatible DEFAULT
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Enhanced
Configure SATA a s [IDE]
Use the Configure SATA as option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices.
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IDE DEFAULT
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AHCI
Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device. Configures SATA devices as normal AHCI device.
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.
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.
IDE Master and IDE Slave
When entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. BIOS displays the status of the auto detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices are detected and are shown in the IDE Configuration menu:
 Primary IDE Master  Primary IDE Slave  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
5.3.2.1 appear.
BIOS Menu 4) allows changes to the configurations for the
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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.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Primary IDE Master ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Device :Not Detected
Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T. [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
elect the type of device connected to the system
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration
Auto-Detected Drive Parameters
The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed as follows:
Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)  Type: Indicates the type of devices a user 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.
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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.
32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer.
Type [Auto ]
Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete.
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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
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
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Disabled
BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on the specified channel.
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Auto DEFAULT
Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]
Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the device supports multi-sector transfers.
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Disabled
Î
Auto DEFAULT
PIO Mode [Auto]
BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified channel.
BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector T ran sfer on the specified channel. The data to and from the device occurs one sector at a time.
BIOS auto detects Multi-Sector Transfer support on the drive on the specified channel. If supported the data transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at a time.
Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decrease s.
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
0
Î
1
Î
2
Î
3
Î
4
BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.
PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
(This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.)
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DMA Mode [Auto]
Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
SWDMA0
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SWDMA1
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SWDMA2
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MWDMA0
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MWDMA1
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MWDMA2
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
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UDMA0
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UDMA1
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UDMA2
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UDMA3
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UDMA4
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.)
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UDMA5
S.M.A.R.T [Auto]
Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts impending drive failures. The S.M.A.R.T BIOS option enables or disables this function.
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
Disabled
Î
Enabled
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Use the 32Bit Data Transfer BIOS option to enables or disable 32-bit data transfers.
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.)
BIOS auto detects HDD SMART support. Prevents BIOS from using the HDD SMART feature. Allows BIOS to use the HDD SMART feature
Î
Disabled
Î
Enabled DEFAULT
Prevents the BIOS from using 32-bit data transfers. Allows BIOS to use 32-bit data transfers on supported
hard disk drives.

5.3.3 AHCI Configuration

NOTE:
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a new programming interface for SATA host controllers. AHCI systems do not have master/slave designation for SATA devices, each device is treated as a master, and hardware-assisted native command queuing.
Use the AHCI Settings menu (BIOS Menu 6) to report on the auto-detection of devices connected to the onboard SATA drive connectors.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
AHCI Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
> AHCI Port0 [Not Detected] > AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] > AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] > AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]
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BIOS Menu 6: AHCI Configuration
ome SATA CD/DVD in AHCI
ode need to wait ready longer
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AHCI Port n [Not Detected]
Use the AHCI Port n BIOS option to check what AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) devices are detected to a specified SATA drive connector. If a device is detected, selecting the BIOS option, e.g. “AHCI Port 3” opens a new window.
5.3.3.1 AHCI Port n
Use the AHCI Port n configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to configure the drive connected to SATA connector n.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
AHCI Port0 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Device :Not Detected ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
SATA Port0 [Auto] S.M.A.R.T. [Enabled]
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BIOS Menu 7: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu
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elect the type of device connected to the system
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
SATA Port n [Auto]
Use the SATA Port n option to enable the system to auto-detect the type of drive connected to SATA drive connector n.
S.M.A.R.T [Enabled]
Use the S.M.A.R.T option to enable S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) on the drive connected to SATA drive connector n.
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Enabled DEFAULT
Î
Disabled
S.M.A.R.T is enabled on the drive connected to SATA drive connector n on the system
S.M.A.R.T is disabled on the drive connected to SATA drive connector n on the system

5.3.4 Remote Access Configuration

Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) 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]
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BIOS Menu 8: Remote Access Configuration
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
Remote Access [Disabled]
Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system.
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Disabled DEFAULT
Î
Enabled
Serial Port Number [COM1]
Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote
Remote access is disabled. Remote access configuration options shown below
appear: Serial Port Number Serial Port Mode Redirection after BIOS POST Terminal Type These configuration options are discussed below.
access.
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COM1 DEFAULT
System is remotely accessed through COM1
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COM2
Î
COM3
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COM4
NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration
menu.
Base Address, IRQ [3E8h, A]
The Base Address, IRQ option cannot be configured and only shows the interrupt address of the serial port listed above.
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
System is remotely accessed through COM2 System is remotely accessed through COM3 System is remotely accessed through COM4
EFAULT
57600 8,n,1 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
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should occur.
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Disabled
The console is not redirected after POST
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Boot Loader
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Always DEFAULT
Terminal Type [ANSI]
Use the Terminal Type BIOS option to specify the remote terminal type.
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ANSI DEFAULT
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VT100
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VT-UTF8

5.3.5 USB Configuration

Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to read USB configuration information
Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Loader
Redirection is always active (Some OSes may not work if set to Always)
The target terminal type is ANSI The target terminal type is VT100 The target terminal type is VT-UTF8
and configure the USB settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
USB Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Module Version – 2.24.3-13.4
USB Devices Enabled: None
USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
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BIOS Menu 9: USB Configuration
USB Configuration
Enables USB host controllers
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
The USB Configuration field shows the system USB configuration. The items listed are:
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Module Version: x.xxxxx.xxxxx
USB Devices Enabled
The USB Devices Enabled field lists the USB devices that are enabled on the system
USB Function [Enabled]
Use the USB Function BIOS option to enable or disable USB function support.
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Disabled
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Enabled DEFAULT
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Use the USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option is enabled.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.
Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard does not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB drivers loaded. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the system.
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Disabled
USB function support disabled USB function support enabled
Legacy USB support disabled
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Enabled DEFAULT
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Auto
USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Use the USB2.0 Controller Mode option to set the speed of the USB2.0 controller.
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FullSpeed
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Legacy USB support enabled Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are
connected
The controller is capable of operating at 12 Mb/s
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HiSpeed DEFAULT
The controller is capable of operating at 480 Mb/s

5.3.6 Power Configuration

The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the advanced power management options to be configured.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Power Supply Mode [BY HARDWARE] Power Supply Status [AT]
Go into On/Off, or Suspend when Power button is pressed
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 10: APM Configuration
Power Supply Mode [ATX]
Use the Power Supply Mode BIOS option to select the power supply that is connected to the system.
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AT
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ATX
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BY HARDWARE
DEFAULT
An AT power supply is connected to the system An ATX power supply is connected to the system The power supply mode is set by on-board jumper.
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5.3.7 Super IO Configuration

Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) 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
Serial Port1 Address [3E8]
Serial Port1 IRQ [10]
Serial Port2 Address [2E8]
Serial Port2 IRQ [10]
Serial Port3 Address [2F0]
Serial Port3 IRQ [10]
Serial Port4 Address [2E0]
Serial Port4 IRQ [10]
Allows BIOS to select Serial Port Base Addresses
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 11: Super IO Configuration
Serial Port1 Address [3E8]
Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address.
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Disabled
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3E8 DEFAULT
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2E8
Serial Port1 IRQ [10]
Use the Serial Port1 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 1.
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10
No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1 Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3E8 Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 2E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ3
Serial port 1 IRQ address is 10
Serial Port2 Address [2E8]
Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the Serial Port 2 base address.
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Disabled
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3E8
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2E8
Serial Port2 IRQ [10]
Use the Serial Port2 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 2.
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10
Serial Port3 Address [2F0]
Use the Serial Port3 Address option to select the base addresses for serial port 3
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Disabled
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3E8
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2E8
No base address is assigned to Serial Port 2 Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3E8 Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 2E8
Serial port 2 IRQ address is 10
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
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2F0 DEFAULT
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2E0
Serial Port3 IRQ [10]
Use the Serial Port3 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 3.
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10 DEFAULT
Serial Port4 Address [2E0]
Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4.
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Disabled
Î
3E8
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2E8
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2F0
Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2F0 Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2E0
Serial port 3 IRQ address is 10
No base address is assigned to serial port 3 Serial port 4 I/O port address is 3E8 Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2E8 Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2F0
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2E0 DEFAULT
Serial Port4 IRQ [10]
Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4.
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10 DEFAULT

5.4 PCI/PnP

Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings.
WARNING!
Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2E0
Serial port 4 IRQ address is 10
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction IRQ3 [Reserved] IRQ4 [Reserved] IRQ5 [Available] IRQ7 [Reserved] IRQ9 [Available] IRQ10 [Available] IRQ11 [Available] IRQ14 [Available] IRQ15 [Available]
DMA Channel 0 [Available] DMA Channel 1 [Available] DMA Channel 3 [Available] DMA Channel 5 [Available] DMA Channel 6 [Available] DMA Channel 7 [Available]
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vailable: Specified IRQ is available to be use the PCI/PnP devices
eserved: Specified IRQ is reserved for use by legacy ISA devices
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↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 12: PCI/PnP Configuration
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IRQ# [Available]
Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device.
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Available DEFAULT
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Reserved
Available IRQ addresses are:
IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15
The specified IRQ is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices
The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA devices
DMA Channel# [Available]
Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device.
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Available DEFAULT
Î
Reserved
Available DMA Channels are:
DM Channel 0  DM Channel 1  DM Channel 3
The specified DMA is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices
The specified DMA is reserved for use by Legacy ISA devices
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DM Channel 5  DM Channel 6  DM Channel 7
Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]
Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that should be reserved for legacy ISA devices.
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Disabled DEFAULT
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16K
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32K
Î
64K
No memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices 16 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 32 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 54 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices

5.5 Boot

Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure system boot options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Boot Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
> Boot Settings Configuration
Configure settings during system boot.
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Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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