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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is
protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. No
part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written consent from
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice
and does not represent commitment from NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
However, users may update their knowledge of any product in use by constantly checking its manual posted on our website: http://www.nexcom.
com. NEXCOM shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use of any product, nor for any
infringements upon the rights of third parties, which may result from such
use. Any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose is also disclaimed.
Acknowledgements
APPC 1220T/1221T/1520T/1521T/1720T/1721T is a trademark of
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All other product names mentioned
herein are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices
and describes how to keep the system CE compliant.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area (domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
(take adequate measures) at their own expense.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to
remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining
CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.
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RoHS Compliance
NEXCOM RoHS Environmental Policy and Status
Update
NEXCOM is a global citizen for building the digital infrastructure. We are committed to providing green products
and services, which are compliant with European Union
RoHS (Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substance in Electronic Equipment)
directive 2002/95/EU, to be your trusted green partner and to protect our
environment.
RoHS restricts the use of Lead (Pb) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Mercury (Hg)
< 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01% or 100ppm, Hexavalent
Chromium (Cr6+) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) <
0.1% or 1,000ppm, and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) < 0.1% or
1,000ppm.
In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives, NEXCOM has established an
engineering and manufacturing task force in to implement the introduction
of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard
NEXCOM development procedure and that all the new RoHS components
and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality
levels for which NEXCOM are renowned.
The model selection criteria will be based on market demand. Vendors and
suppliers will ensure that all designed components will be RoHS compliant.
How to recognize NEXCOM RoHS Products?
For existing products where there are non-RoHS and RoHS versions, the suffix “(LF)” will be added to the compliant product name.
All new product models launched after January 2006 will be RoHS compliant. They will use the usual NEXCOM naming convention.
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Warranty and RMA
NEXCOM Warranty Period
1. NEXCOM makes products in accordance with the Industry standard and,
NEXCOM warrants that all her Industry-grade IPC and System products
will be free from defect in neither material nor workmanship for twentyfour (24) months from the day of invoice issued.
2. For NEXCOM Panel PC product lines (the APPC, MPPC series), they are
also guaranteed against defect in materials and workmanship for the
period of twenty-four (24) months in their motherboard design. For 3rd
party parts, it follows with original suppliers’ standard: 12 months for
battery pack and LCD, 24 months for adaptor / add on modules (including GSM module, RFID module, and antenna).
3. If NEXCOM determines customer’s warranty claim is valid, NEXCOM will
repair or replace product(s) without additional charge for parts and labor.
An extended Warranty Program will extend the warranty period of the
product accordingly.
Warranty Coverage
The warranty applies only to products manufactured or distributed by NEXCOM and her subsidiaries. This warranty covers all the products/shipments
except for:
1. Any claimed defect, products that have been repaired or modified by
persons who have not been authorized by NEXCOM or, products which
have been subjected to misuse, abuse, accident, improper installation, or
usage not in accordance with the product instruction. NEXCOM assumes
no liability as a consequence of such events under the term of this warranty.
One example is the replacement of Tablet’s or Hand-held’s LCD display
due to scratching stains or other degradation; these will not be covered
under this warranty.
2. Damages caused by customers’ delivery/shipping of the product or,
product failure resulted from electrical power/voltage shock, or, installation of parts/components which are not supplied/approved by NEXCOM
in advance.
3. Third-party products:
a. Software, such as the device drivers,
b. External devices such as HDD, printer, scanner, mouse, LCD panel,
battery, and so on,
c. Accessory/parts that were not approved by NEXCOM and,
d. Accessory/parts were added to products after they were shipped
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Product will be treated as “Out of Warranty “ if:
a. It expires the warranted 24 months period from the day it was pur-
chased.
b. It had been altered by persons other than an authorized NEXCOM service
person or, which have been subjected to misuse, abuse, accident, or
improper installation.
c. It doesn’t have the original NEXCOM Serial Number labeling for NEX-
COM’s warranty period identification or, tracking.
RMA that NEXCOM has determined not to be covered by the warranty will
be charged the NEXCOM Standard Repair Fee for the repairing. If a RMA is
determined to be not repairable, customer will be notified and product(s)
may be returned to customer at their request; a minimum service fee may be
charged however.
For the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) shipment, customer is
responsible for packaging and shipping the product to the designated
NEXCOM service sites, with shipping charges prepaid by the customer. The
original NEXCOM shipping box should be used whenever possible. NEXCOM
shall pay for the return of the product to the customer’s location. In case of
expedited shipping request, an extra service charge shall be assessed and the
customer is responsible for this extra return shipping charge.
1. Customers should enclose the “NEXCOM RMA Service Form” with the
returned products.
2. Customers need to write down all the information related to the problem
on the “ NEXCOM RMA Service Form “ when applying for the RMA service; information will help to understand the problem, including the fault
description, on-screen messages, and pictures if possible.
3. Customers could send back the faulty product with or without the accessories and key parts such as the CPU and DIMM. If the key parts are
included, please be noted clearly within the return form. NEXCOM takes
no responsibility for the parts which are not listed in the return form.
4. Customers hold the responsibility to ensure that the packing of defective
products is durable enough to be resistant against further damage due to
the transportation; damage caused by transportation is treated as “ Out
of Warranty “ under our Warranty specification.
5. RMA product(s) returned by NEXCOM to any location other than the
customer registered delivery address will incur an extra shipping charge,
the customer is responsible for paying the extra shipping charges, duties,
and taxes of this shipment.
Product Repairing
1. NEXCOM will repair defective products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to NEXCOM; if products do prove to be defective,
they will be repaired during their warranty period unless other warranty
terms have been specified.
2. NEXCOM owns all parts removed from repaired products.
3. NEXCOM will use parts made by various manufacturers in performing the
repair.
4. The repaired products will be warranted subjected to the original warranty coverage and period only.
5. For products returned as defective but, proved to be no defect/fault after
the RMA process, NEXCOM reserves the right to claim for a NDF (No
Defect Found) Service Charge.
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6. NEXCOM will issue RMA Report which included Repair Detailed Information to the customer when the defective products were repaired and
returned.
7. In addition to the above, NEXCOM may authorize Independent/Thirdparty suppliers to repair the defective products for NEXCOM.
Out Of Warranty Service
There will be a service charge from NEXCOM for the “Out Of Warranty”
product service; they are the Basic Diagnostic Service Fee and the Advanced
Component Replacement Fee respectively. And, if the product can not be repaired, NEXCOM will either return the product to the customer or, just scrap
it, followed by customer’s instruction.
1. Testing and Parts Replacement
NEXCOM will have the following Handling Charges for those OoW prod-
ucts that returned:
a. Basic Labor Cost and Testing Fee: as Table listed.
b. Parts Fee: NEXCOM will charge for main IC chipsets such as the N.B.,
S.B., Super-IO, LAN, Sound, Memory, and so on.
c. 3rd-party Device Fee: products replacement for CPU, DIMM, HDD,
Chassis, and UPS.
3. Out of Warranty “products will not be repaired without a signed PI from
the customer, the agreement of the repair process.
Add-on card, 3rd Party Device and board level repair cost higher than
new product prices, customer can abandon to sign PI to repair and,
please contact with sales to buy new products.
2. Out of Warranty product will have a three months warranty for the fixed
issues. If the product failed with different problem within 3 months, they
will still incur the service charge of “Out of Warranty”.
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Warnings
Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notices in this guide and
the documentation supplied with the chassis, power supply, and accessory
modules. If the instructions for the chassis and power supply are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for accessory modules,
contact the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your computer
meets safety and regulatory requirements.
Cautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage system components. Do the described procedures only at an ESD workstation. If no such station is available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist
strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
Safety Information
Before installing and using the device, note the following precautions:
▪ Read all instructions carefully. ▪ Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. ▪ Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual. ▪ When replacing parts, ensure that your service technician uses parts
specified by the manufacturer.
▪ Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating
device.
▪ The load of the system unit does not solely rely for support from the
rackmounts located on the sides. Firm support from the bottom is highly
necessary in order to provide balance stability.
▪ The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.
There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufactur-
er. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation Recommendations
Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can
get into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep
small components separated.
Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally
damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow
require only a few simple tools, including the following:
• A Philips screwdriver
• A flat-tipped screwdriver
• A grounding strap
• An anti-static pad
Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is recommended that you do not use needlenose pliers to disconnect connections
as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
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Safety Precautions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near
the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a stable surface during installation. Dropping
it or letting it fall may cause damage.
7. Do not leave this equipment in either an unconditioned environment
or in a above 40
equipment.
8. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
9. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connect-
ing the equipment to the power outlet.
10. Place the power cord in a way so that people will not step on it. Do
not place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that
has been approved for use with the product and that it matches the
voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label.
The voltage and current rating of the cord must be greater than the
voltage and current rating marked on the product.
11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
o
C storage temperature as this may damage the
12. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
13. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should
be opened only by qualified service personnel.
15. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked
by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
16. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.
17. The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a
third pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat
the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of
plug, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
18. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
19. The computer is provided with CD drives that comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 60825.
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Technical Support and Assistance
1. For the most updated information of NEXCOM products, visit NEXCOM’s website at www.nexcom.com.
2. For technical issues that require contacting our technical support team
or sales representative, please have the following information ready
before calling:
– Product name and serial number
– Detailed information of the peripheral devices
– Detailed information of the installed software (operating system,
version, application software, etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wordings of the error messages
Warning!
1. Handling the unit: carry the unit with both hands and handle it with
care.
2. Maintenance: to keep the unit clean, use only approved cleaning products or clean with a dry cloth.
3. CompactFlash: Turn off the unit’s power before inserting or removing a
CompactFlash storage card.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Warning: Information about certain situations, which if not
observed, can cause personal injury. This will prevent injury to
yourself when performing a task.
Caution: Information to avoid damaging components or losing
data.
Note: Provides additional information to complete a task easily.
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Global Service Contact Information
Headquarters
Taiwan
18F, No. 716, Chung-Cheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235,
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-2-8228-0606
Fax: +886-2-8228-0501
http://www.nexcom.com.tw
USA
3758 Spinnaker Court,
Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Tel: +1-510-656-2248
Fax: +1-510-656-2158
http://www.nexcom.com
France
Z.I. des Amandiers, 17, Rue des entrepreneurs
78420 Carrières sur Seine, France
Tel: +33 (0)1 71 51 10 20
Fax: +33 (0)1 71 51 10 21
http://www.nexcom.eu
Germany
Leopoldstrase Business Centre, Leopoldstrase 244 80807
Munich, Germany
Tel: +49-89-208039-278
Fax: +49-89-208039-279
http://www.nexcom.eu
Italy
Via Gaudenzio Ferrari 29, 21047 Saronno (VA) Italia
Tel: +39 02 9628 0333
Fax: +39 02 9619 8846
http://www.nexcom.eu
United Kingdom
10 Vincent Avenue, Crownhill Business Centre
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0AB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44-1908-267121
Fax: +44-1908-262042
http://www.nexcom.eu
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Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors
ChaPter 2: JumPersand ConneCtors
This chapter describes the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Note that information in this chapter applies to APPC 1220T/1221T/1520T/
1521T/1720T/1721T.
Before You Begin
• Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can
get into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep
small components separated.
• Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally
damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow
require only a few simple tools, including the following:
• A Philips screwdriver
• A flat-tipped screwdriver
• A set of jewelers Screwdrivers
• A grounding strap
• An anti-static pad
• Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is recom-
mended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
• Before working on internal components, make sure that the power
is off. Ground yourself before touching any internal components, by
touching a metal object. Static electricity can damage many of the elec-
tronic components. Humid environment tend to have less static electricity than dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever
danger of static electricity exists.
Precautions
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by
discharges of static electricity. Working on the computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous.
Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or yourself:
• Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet whenever you are
working inside the case.
• If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside
the computer case. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by
touching the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or the bare metal body
of any other grounded appliance.
• Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the com-
ponents on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Don’t flex or stress
the circuit board.
• Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they
shipped with until they are ready for installation.
• Use correct screws and do not over tighten screws.
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Jumper Settings
A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal
pins and a cap. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are
placed on the correct pins. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins,
the jumper is short. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper
cap on just one pin, the jumper is open.
Refer to the illustrations below for examples of what the 2-pin and 3-pin
jumpers look like when they are short (on) and open (off).
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ChaPter 3: system setuP
Installing a SATA Hard Drive
Prior to removing the chassis cover, make sure the unit’s power is
off and disconnected from the power sources to prevent electric
shock or system damage.
1. Remove the mounting screws around the chassis cover and then remove the cover.
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4. Place the SATA hard drive on the drive bay.
Drive bay
5. Align the mounting holes that are on the sides of the SATA drive with
the mounting holes on the drive bay and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place.
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2. Insert the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees
angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips
into the socket. The gold-plated connector on the edge of the module
will almost completely disappear inside the socket.
3. Push the module down until the clips on both sides of the socket lock
into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module
is correctly locked into position.
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5. Connect one end of the provided cable to the connector on the module.
Cable
Connector on
the module
6. Install the module to the SATA port via the connector at the solder side
of the module and then secure the module using the mounting screw
you removed in step 2.
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Installing a Mini PCIe Module
1. The Mini PCIe module package includes the following items.
Mini PCIe Module
Antennas
2. Insert the Mini PCIe module into the Mini PCIe slot at a 45 degrees
angle until the gold-plated connector on the edge of the module completely disappears inside the slot.
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Panel Mounting
1. Select a place on the panel where you will mount the Panel PC.
2. Cut out a shape on the panel that corresponds to the Panel PC’s rear
dimensions.
The thickness of the panel (e.g. steel board, plank, acrylic board, wall,
etc.) where you will mount the Panel PC must not exceed 7mm. If the
distance between the front bezel and panel mount hole is too wide, it
will not fit the panel mount kit.
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3. Slide the Panel PC through the hole until it is properly fitted against the
panel.
4. Position the mounting clamps along the rear edges of the Panel PC.
The first and second clamps must be positioned and secured diagonally
prior to mounting the rest of the clamps. Tighten the clamp’s screw
until it touches the panel. Do not overtighten the screws to prevent
damaging the Panel PC.
Clamp
Panel
5. The illustration below shows all clamps properly mounted.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
ChaPter 4: Bios setuP
This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for the APPC
Series. The BIOS screens provided in this chapter are for reference only and
may change if the BIOS is updated in the future.
To check for the latest updates and revisions, visit the NEXCOM Web site
at www.nexcom.com.tw.
About BIOS Setup
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven
utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and
tailor your system to suit your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based
configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and
provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
These parameters are stored in non-volatile battery-backed-up CMOS RAM
that saves this information even when the power is turned off. When the
system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values found
in CMOS.
With easy-to-use pull down menus, you can configure such items as:
▪ Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals ▪ Video display type and display options ▪ Password protection from unauthorized use ▪ Power management features
The settings made in the setup program affect how the computer performs. It is important, therefore, first to try to understand all the Setup
options, and second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use the
computer.
When to Configure the BIOS
This program should be executed under the following conditions:
▪ When changing the system configuration ▪ When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are
prompted to make changes to the Setup program
▪ When resetting the system clock ▪ When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts ▪ When making changes to the Power Management configuration ▪ When changing the password or making other changes to the security
setup
Normally, CMOS setup is needed when the system hardware is not consistent with the information contained in the CMOS RAM, whenever the
CMOS RAM has lost power, or the system features need to be changed.
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Default Configuration
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to
the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are
automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions.
There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your
system configuration.
Entering Setup
When the system is powered on, the BIOS will enter the Power-On Self
Test (POST) routines. These routines perform various diagnostic checks; if
an error is encountered, the error will be reported in one of two different
ways:
▪ If the error occurs before the display device is initialized, a series of
beeps will be transmitted.
▪ If the error occurs after the display device is initialized, the screen will
display the error message.
Powering on the computer and immediately pressing <Del> allows you
to enter Setup. Another way to enter Setup is to power on the computer
and wait for the following message during the POST:
TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT
PRESS <CTRL-ALT-ESC>
Press the <Del> key to enter Setup:
Legends
KeyFunction
Right and Left arrowsMoves the highlight left or right to select a
menu.
Up and Down arrowsMoves the highlight up or down between sub-
menus or fields.
<Esc>Exits to the BIOS Setup Utility.
+ (plus key)Scrolls forward through the values or options of
the highlighted field.
- (minus key)Scrolls backward through the values or options
of the highlighted field.
TabSelects a field.
<F1>Displays General Help.
<F10>Saves and exits the Setup program.
<Enter>Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted sub-
menu.
Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that
there are more available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and
down arrow keys to scroll through all the available fields.
Submenu
When “u“ appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a
submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To
display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press <Enter>.
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BIOS Setup Utility
Once you enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on
the screen. The main menu allows you to select from six setup functions
and one exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press
<Enter> to accept or enter the submenu.
Main
The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the
BIOS Setup Utility.
Main
System Overview
AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.15
Build Date : 04/01/11
ID : A525-002
Processor
Intel (R) Atom(TM) CPU D525 @ 1.80GHz
Speed :1800MHz
System Memory
Size :1015MB
System Time
System Date
Advanced
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Chipset
Boot
[14:06:01]
[Tue 04/12/2011]
Security
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ExitPCIPnP
Processor
Displays the detected processor information.
System Memory
Displays the detected system memory information.
System Time
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the
24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays
hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.
System Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day,
from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from
1980 to 2099.
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Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others,
if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set
some features according to your preference.
Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Main
Advanced Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
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Onboard LAN 1 [Enabled]
Onboard LAN 2 [Enabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
LVDS Mode Conguration [Mode 2]
cause system to malfunction.
IDE Conguration
USB Conguration
ACPI Conguration
SuperIO Conguration
Hardware Health Conguration
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IDE Configuration
This section is used to configure the IDE drives.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Chipset
Boot
Security
ExitPCIPnPAdvanced
Congure the IDE
devices(s).
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
USB Configuration
This section is used to configure USB devices.
ACPI Configuration
This section is used to configure the ACPI function.
Super IO Configuration
This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip.
Hardware Health Configuration
This section is used to configure the hardware monitoring events such as
the temperature, fan speed and voltages.
Onboard LAN 1 and Onboard LAN 2
Enables or disables the onboard LAN.
LAN Boot ROM
Enable this field if you want to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive)
to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly. If you
wish to change the boot ROM’s settings, type the <Shift> and <F10> keys
simultaneously when prompted during boot-up. Take note: you will be
able to access the boot ROM’s program (by typing <Shift> + <F10>) only
when this field is enabled.
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IDE Configuration
This section is used to configure the IDE drives.
Advanced
IDE Conguration
ATA/IDE Conguration [Compatible]
Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec]
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Primary IDE Master : [Hitachi HTS54]
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Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
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Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
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Options
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ATA/IDE Configuration
Sets the SATA device to Disabled, Compatible or Enhanced mode.
If you selected Compatible, the Legacy IDE Channels field will appear.
The options are SATA Only, SATA Pri, PATA Sec, and PATA Only.
Primary IDE Master to Third IDE Master
When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the BIOS will auto detect the existing IDE devices then displays the status of the detected devices. To configure an IDE drive, move the cursor to a field then press <Enter>.
Advanced
Primary IDE Master
Device :Not Detected
Type
LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer
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[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
If you selected Enhanced, the Configure SATA As field will appear. The
option displayed is IDE. This will configure the Serial ATA drives as Parallel
ATA physical storage device.
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Type
Selects the type of IDE drive connected to the system.
LBA/Large Mode
Auto The LBA mode will automatically be enabled, that is, if the
LBA mode was not previously disabled.
Disabled Disables the LBA mode.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Auto Data transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at
a time.
Disabled Data transfer to and from the device occurs one sector at a
time.
PIO Mode
Selects the data transfer mode. PIO means Programmed Input/Output.
Rather than have the BIOS issue a series of commands to effect a transfer
to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it
wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task
by themselves. Your system supports five modes, 0 (default) to 4, which
primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the
best available mode after checking your drive.
DMA Mode
Selects the DMA mode.
Auto Automatically detects the DMA mode.
SWDMAn SingleWord DMAn.
MWDMAn MultiWord DMAn.
UDMAn Ultra DMAn.
S.M.A.R.T.
The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a reliability prediction technology
for ATA/IDE and SCSI drives. The drive will provide sufficient notice to
the system or user to backup data prior to the drive’s failure. SMART is
supported in ATA/33 or later hard drives. The options are Auto (default),
Enabled and Disabled.
32Bit Data Transfer
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Auto The BIOS will automatically set the system according to your
hard disk drive’s timing.
Mode 0-4 You can select a mode that matches your hard disk drive’s
timing. Caution: Do not use the wrong setting or you will
have drive errors.
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USB Configuration
This section is used to configure USB devices.
Advanced
USB Conguration
Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4
USB Devices Enabled:
1 Keyboard
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [FullSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Hotplug USB FDD Support [Auto]
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USB Mass Storage Device Conguration
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Enables support for
legacy USB. AUTO
option disables
legacy support if
no USB devices are
connected.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Legacy USB Support
Due to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacy USB
keyboard (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disabled. With more BIOS
ROM space available, it will be able to support more advanced features
as well as provide compatibility to a wide variety of peripheral devices.
If a PS/2 keyboard is not available and you need to use a USB keyboard
to install Windows (installation is performed in DOS mode) or run any
program under DOS, set this field to Enabled.
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12
Mbps).
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Enable this field when using operating systems without the EHCI hand-off
support.
Hotplug USB FDD Support
Enables or disables the USB FDD function.
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
Configures the USB mass storage class devices.
Advanced
USB Mass Storage Device Conguration
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]
Device #1 USB Hotplug FDD
Emulation Type [Auto]
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If Auto, USB devices
less than 530MB will
be emulated as Floppy
and remaining as hard
drive. Forced FDD
option can be used to
force a HDD formatted
drive to boot as FDD
(Ex. ZIP drive).
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Device #1
Displays the connected device.
Emulation Type
Auto USB devices that are less than 530MB will be emulated as
a floppy drive and the remaining as hard drives.
Forced FDD Forces an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (e.g. ZIP
drive)
Floppy The USB device will be emulated as a floppy drive.
CDROM The USB device will be emulated as a CD-ROM drive.
Hard Disk The USB device will be emulated as a hard disk drive.
ACPI Configuration
This section is used to configure the ACPI configuration.
Advanced
ACPI Settings
ACPI Aware O/S [Yes]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled]
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Enable/Disable ACPI
support for operating
system.
ENABLE: If OS
supports ACPI.
DISABLE: If OS does
not support ACPI.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ACPI Aware OS
Enables or disables the ACPI function of the operating system.
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Super IO Configuration
This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip.
Advanced
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8]
Serial Port1 IRQ [4]
Serial Port1 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8]
Serial Port2 IRQ [3]
Serial Port2 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port3 Address [3E8]
Serial Port3 IRQ [11]
Serial Port4 Address [2E8]
Serial Port4 IRQ [10]
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Allows BIOS to select
Serial Port1 Base
Address.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Serial Port1 Address to Serial Port4 Address
3F8, 3E8, 2E8 Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the on
board serial port.
Disabled Disables the onboard serial port.
Serial Port1 IRQ to Serial Port4 IRQ
These fields are used to select an IRQ for the onboard serial port 3, 4, 10
or 11.
Serial Port1 Frequency Mode
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8]
Serial Port1 IRQ [3]
Serial Port1 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8]
Serial Port2 IRQ [4]
Serial Port2 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port3 Address [3E8]
Serial Port3 IRQ [10]
Serial Port4 Address [2E8]
Serial Port4 IRQ [11]
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Options
RS232
RS422
RS485
Allows BIOS to select
Serial Port1 Base
Address.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
This field is used to select the frequency mode of serial port 1. The options are RS232, RS422 and RS485.
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If you selected RS485 in the “Serial Port1 Frequency Mode”, the “Serial
Port1 Frequency Select” field will appear prompting you to select the frequency setting. The options are 115200 bps and 921600 bps.
Advanced
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8]
Serial Port1 IRQ [3]
Serial Port1 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port1 Frequency Select [115200 bps]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8]
Serial Port2 IRQ [4]
Serial Port2 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port2 Frequency Select [
Serial Port3 Address
Serial Port3 IRQ
Serial Port4 Address
Serial Port4 IRQ
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Serial Port2 Frequency Mode
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8]
Serial Port1 IRQ [3]
Serial Port1 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8]
Serial Port2 IRQ [4]
Serial Port2 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port3 Address [3E8]
Serial Port3 IRQ [10]
Serial Port4 Address [2E8]
Serial Port4 IRQ [11]
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Options
RS232
RS422
RS485
Allows BIOS to select
Serial Port1 Base
Address.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
This field is used to select the frequency mode of serial port 2. The options are RS232, RS422 and RS485.
If you selected RS422 or RS485 in the “Serial Port1 Frequency Mode”
and/or “Serial Port2 Frequency Mode” field, the “Serial Port1 Frequency
Select” and/or “Serial Port2 Frequency Select” field will appear prompting you to select the frequency setting. The options are 115200 bps and
921600 bps.
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8]
Serial Port1 IRQ [3]
Serial Port1 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port1 Frequency Select [115200 bps]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8]
Serial Port2 IRQ [4]
Serial Port2 Frequency Mode [RS232]
Serial Port2 Frequency Select [
Serial Port3 Address
Serial Port3 IRQ
Serial Port4 Address
Serial Port4 IRQ
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Quiet Boot
Enabled Displays OEM logo instead of the POST messages.
Disabled Displays normal POST messages.
Bootup Num-Lock
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By
default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of
the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of
the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
PS/2 Mouse Support
Enables or disables the PS/2 mouse.
System Keyboard
Detects the presence or absence of the system keyboard.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
When enabled, the system displays the “Press DEL to run Setup” message during POST.
Interrupt 19 Capture
When enabled, it allows the optional ROM to trap interrupt 19.
Boot Device Priority
This section is used to select the boot priority sequence of all available
devices.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [USB:USB Hotplug FD]
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Species the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
A device enclosed in
parenthesis has been
disabled in the
corresponding type
menu.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
1st Boot Device
The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of
the drive selected.
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power Type [ATX]
PCIE Ports Conguration
Mini PCIE Port1[Auto]
Mini PCIE Port2 [Auto]
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Options
Disabled
2 USB Ports
4 USB Ports
6 USB Ports
8 USB Ports
10 USB Ports
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
USB Functions
Enables or disables the selected USB ports. The options are 2 USB Ports, 4
USB Ports, 6 USB Ports, 8 USB Ports and 10 USB Ports.
USB 2.0 Controller
This field is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface controller.
SMBUS Controller
Enables or disables the SMBUS controller.
Restore On AC Power Loss
Power Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s
power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on
the system.
Power On When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will
automatically power-on.
Last State When power returns after an AC power failure, the system
will return to the state where you left off before power failure
occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure
occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s
power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will
power-on when power returns.
Power Type
Selects the type of power supply. The options are AT and ATX.
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Plug & Play O/S
Yes Configures Plug and Play (PnP) devices that are not required to boot in
a Plug and Play supported operating system.
No The BIOS configures all the devices in the system.
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Boot
Security
NO: let the BIOS
congure all the
devices in the system.
YES: lets the
operating system
congure Plug and
Play (PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ExitPCIPnPAdvanced
PCI Latency Timer
This feature is used to select the length of time each PCI device will control the bus before another takes over. The larger the value, the longer
the PCI device can retain control of the bus. Since each access to the
bus comes with an initial delay before any transaction can be made, low
values for the PCI Latency Timer will reduce the effectiveness of the PCI
bandwidth while higher values will improve it.
IRQ3 to IRQ15
Available The specified IRQ is available for PCI/PnP devices.
Reserved The specified IRQ is reserved for Legacy ISA devices.