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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
NIFE 100 and NIFE 101 are trademarks 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.
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 2011/65/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 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 2013 will be RoHS compliant.
They will use the usual NEXCOM naming convention.
NEXCOM manufactures products that are new or equivalent to new in
accordance with industry standard. NEXCOM warrants that products will
be free from defect in material and workmanship for 2 years, beginning on
the date of invoice by NEXCOM. HCP series products (Blade Server) which
are manufactured by NEXCOM are covered by a three year warranty period.
NEXCOM Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
▪ Customers shall enclose the “NEXCOM RMA Service Form” with the
returned packages.
▪ Customers must collect all the information about the problems
encountered and note anything abnormal or, print out any on-screen
messages, and describe the problems on the “NEXCOM RMA Service
Form” for the RMA number apply process.
▪ Customers can send back the faulty products with or without accessories
(manuals, cable, etc.) and any components from the card, such as CPU
and RAM. If the components were suspected as part of the problems,
please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, NEXCOM
is not responsible for the devices/parts.
▪ Customers are responsible for the safe packaging of defective products,
making sure it is durable enough to be resistant against further damage
and deterioration during transportation. In case of damages occurred
during transportation, the repair is treated as “Out of Warranty.”
▪ Any products returned by NEXCOM to other locations besides the
customers’ site will bear an extra charge and will be billed to the customer.
Repair Service Charges for Out-of-Warranty Products
NEXCOM will charge for out-of-warranty products in two categories, one is
basic diagnostic fee and another is component (product) fee.
Repair Service Charges for Out-of-Warranty Products
NEXCOM will charge for out-of-warranty products in two categories, one is
basic diagnostic fee and another is component (product) fee.
System Level
▪ Component fee: NEXCOM will only charge for main components such as
SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free,
ex: resistor, capacitor.
▪ Items will be replaced with NEXCOM products if the original one cannot
be repaired. Ex: motherboard, power supply, etc.
▪ Replace with 3rd party products if needed.
▪ If RMA goods can not be repaired, NEXCOM will return it to the customer
without any charge.
Board Level
▪ Component fee: NEXCOM will only charge for main components, such
as SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free,
ex: resistors, capacitors.
▪ If RMA goods can not be repaired, NEXCOM will return it to the customer
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.
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 manufacturer.
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 needle-nose pliers to disconnect connections as these
can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
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. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting
the equipment to the power outlet.
9. 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.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. 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.
15. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.
16. 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.
17. 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.
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!CAUTION!
Caution:
Information to avoid damaging components or losing data.
Note:
Provides additional information to complete a task easily.
Safety Warning: This equipment is intended for installation
in a Restricted Access Location only.
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Email: sales@nexcom.cn
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Email: sales@nexcom.cn
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Email: sales@nexcom.cn
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Fax: +86-27-8722-7400
Email: sales@nexcom.cn
www.nexcom.cn
Europe
United Kingdom
NEXCOM EUROPE
10 Vincent Avenue,
Crownhill Business Centre,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
MK8 0AB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-1908-267121
Fax: +44-1908-262042
Email: sales.uk@nexcom.eu
www.nexcom.eu
Italy
NEXCOM ITALIA S.r.l
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Email: nexcomitalia@nexcom.eu
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Before continuing, verify that the NIFE 100/101 package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table.
Item Part Number Description Qty
14NCPM00203X00Terminal Blocks 2P Phoenix Contact:18035781
24NCPM00302X00(T)Terminal Blocks 3P Phoenix Contact:17779921
350311F0326X00Flat Head Screw LONG FEI:F3x5 Nylok NI+Heat Treatment4
450311F0330X00Round Head Screw LONG FEI:P2x3 ISO+NYLON2
56012200052X00PE Zipper Bag #8 1
66012200053X00PE Zipper Bag #3 1
760177A0360X00(E)NIFE 100 Quick Reference Guide Ver:A SIZE:A41
8602DCD0863X00NISE 105 DVD Driver VER:2.01
97800000078X00DVI-I to VGA Adapter for NISE 104 ST:ADDH27B1
I210IT GbE LAN ports, support WoL, Teaming and PXE
▪ 1x DVI-I display output▪ 1x USB 3.0 (900mA per each)▪ 1x USB 2.0 (500mA per each)▪ 2x RS232/422/485 with 2.5KV isolation protection, support auto flow
control
– Jumper-free setting on RS232/422/485
– Support RI function on COM2
▪ 1x 2-pin remote power On/Off switch▪ 1x 3-pin DC input, typical 24V DC input with +/-20% range
Storage Device
▪ 1x CFast (SATA 2.0)▪ 1x 2.5” SSD (SATA 2.0)
Expansion Slot
▪ 1x Mini-PCIe socket for optional Wi-Fi/3.5G/4G LTE modules, optional
fieldbus modules available for NIFE 100
Power Requirements
▪ Typical 24V DC input with +/-20% range▪ 1x optional 24V, 60W power adapter
Dimensions
▪ NIFE 100: 92mm (W) x 135.5mm (D) x 192.5mm (H)▪ NIFE 101: 58mm (W) x 135.5mm (D) x 192.5mm (H)
Construction
▪ Aluminum and metal chassis with fanless design
Environment
▪ Operating temperature:
Ambient with air flow: -20°C to 70°C with industrial grade device
(According to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14)
▪ Storage temperature: -30°C to 85°C▪ Relative humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)▪ Shock protection:
▪ Windows 8, 32-bit/64-bit▪ Windows Embedded Standard 8, 32-bit/64-bit▪ Windows 7, 32-bit/64-bit▪ Windows Embedded Standard 7, 32-bit/64-bit▪ Linux Kernel version 3.8.0▪ Moon Island
This chapter describes how to set the jumpers and connectors on the
NIFE 100 and 101 motherboard.
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
recommended 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 electronic
components. Humid environments 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 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
components 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.
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).
The NIFE 100 and NIFE 101 system are made up of a NIFB 105 motherboard and an I/O daughterboard. This chapter lists the location and pinout assignment
of the jumpers and connectors on each component.
Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors for NIFB 105
3. Insert the mini-PCIe module into the mini-PCIe slot at 45 degree angle
until the gold-plated connector on the edge of the module completely
disappears into the slot.
4. Push the module down and secure it with screws.
1. Locate the mini-PCIe slot on the board and remove the mini-PCIe bracket.
Mini-PCIe
slot
2. Insert the mini-PCIe module into the mini-PCIe slot at 45 degree angle
until the gold-plated connector on the edge of the module completely
disappears into the slot.
This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for NIFE 100/101.
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.
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.
Legends
Key Function
Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Moves the highlight up or down between
sub¬menus or fields.
Exits the BIOS Setup Utility.
Scrolls forward through the values or options of the
highlighted field.
Scrolls backward through the values or options of
the highlighted field.
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 “” 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 .
Once you enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on
the screen. The main menu allows you to select from several setup functions
and one exit. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press 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.
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AdvancedChipsetSecurityBootMain
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Core Version
Compliancy
Project Version
Build Date and Time
CPU Conguration
Microcode Patch
Memory Information
Total Memory
GOP Information
Intel(R) GOP Driver
System Date
System Time
American Megatrends
5.009
UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2
F100-003 x64
07/08/2014 11:39:54
901
4096 MB
[N/A]
[Tue 03/17/2015]
[11:26:51]
Save & Exit
Set the Date. Use Tab to switch
between Date elements.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
System Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day,
from Monday to Sunday. Month displays the month, from January to
December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from
1999 to 2099.
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.
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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.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
► ACPI Settings
► IT8786E Super IO Conguration
► Hardware Monitor
► CPU Conguration
► PPM Conguration
► IDE Conguration
► USB Conguration
AdvancedChipsetSecurityBoot
Save & Exit
System ACPI Parameters.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
ACPI Settings
This section is used to configure ACPI Settings.
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Main
AdvancedChipsetPCIPnPSecurity
ACPI Settings
Enable Hibernation
ACPI Sleep State
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[Enabled]
[S3 (Suspend to RAM)]
Exit
Enables or Disables System
ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep
State). This option may be not
effective with some OS.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Enable Hibernation
Enables or disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This
option may not be effective with some OS.
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Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the suspend
button is pressed. The options are Suspend Disabled and S3 (Suspend to
RAM).
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
IT8786E Super IO Configuration
This section is used to configure the serial ports.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
IT8786E Super IO Conguration
Super IO Chip
Serial Port 1 Conguration
Serial Port 2 Conguration
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IT8786E
Super IO Chip
Displays the Super I/O chip used on the board.
Set Parameters of Serial Port
1 (COMA)
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Serial Port 1 Configuration
This section is used to configure serial port 1.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
Serial Port 1 Conguration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Onboard Serial Port Mode
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[Enabled]
IO=248h; IRQ=5;
[RS232]
Enable or Disable Serial Port
(COM)
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Serial Port
Enables or disables the serial port.
Onboard Serial Port Mode
Select this to change the serial port mode to RS232, RS422, RS485 or RS485
Auto.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
CPU Conguration
Socket 0 CPU Information
CPU Speed
64-bit
Active Processor Cores
Limit CPUID Maximum
Execute Disable Bit
Intel Virtualization Technology
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1467 MHz
Supported
[All]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Socket specic CPU Information
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Active Processor Cores
Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Execute Disable Bit
When this field is set to Disabled, it will force the XD feature flag to always
return to 0. XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow
attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1,
Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
Intel® Virtualization Technology
Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization technology.
Limit CPUID Maximum
The CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a value greater
than 3. The default is Disabled because this problem does not exist in the
Windows series operating systems. If you are using an operating system
other than Windows, this problem may occur. To avoid this problem, enable
this field to limit the return value to 3 or lesser than 3.
This section is used to configure the SATA drives.
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Advanced
IDE Conguration
Serial-ATA (SATA)
SATA Mode
Serial-ATA Port 0
SATA Port0 HotPlug
Serial-ATA Port 1
SATA Port1 HotPlug
SATA Port0
Not Present
SATA Port1
Not Present
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[Enabled]
[AHCI Mode]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Serial-ATA (SATA)
Enables or disables SATA device.
Enable / Disable Serial ATA.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
SATA Mode
Configures the SATA as IDE or AHCI mode.
IDE This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA physical storage device.
AHCI This option configures the Serial ATA drives to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). AHCI allows the storage
driver to enable the advanced Serial ATA features which will
increase storage performance.
Serial-ATA Port 0 and Serial-ATA Port 1
Enables or disables SATA port 0 and SATA port 1.
SATA Port1 Hotplug and SATA Port2 Hotplug
Enables or disables hotplug support on SATA port 1 and SATA port 2.
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USB Conguration
USB Module Version
USB Devices:
2 Keyboards, 1 Mouse, 1 Hub
Legacy USB Support
USB3.0 Support
XHCI Hand-off
EHCI Hand-off
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables Legacy USB support.
AUTO option disables legacy
support if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE option will
keep USB devices available
only for EFI applications.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Legacy USB Support
Enable Enables Legacy USB.
Auto Disables support for Legacy when no USB devices are connected.
Disable Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.
Chipset
This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the
specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access
to system memory resources.
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AdvancedChipsetSecurityBootMain
► South Bridge
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Save & Exit
South Bridge Parameters
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
USB3.0 Support
Enables or disables USB 3.0 controller support.
XHCI Hand-off and EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSs that does not support XHCI hand-off and EHCI
Hand-off. The XHCI and EHCI ownership change should be claimed by the
XHCI and EHCI driver respectively.
This section is used to configure the south bridge features.
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Chipset
Azalia HD Audio
►
►
USB Conguration
►
PCI Express Conguration
High Precision Timer
Restore AC Power Loss
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[Enabled]
[Power On]
Azalia HD Audio Options
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
High Precision Timer
Enables or disables the high precision event timer.
Restore 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.
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Chipset
Audio Conguration
Audio Controller
Azalia HDMI Codec
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Control Detection of the
Azalia device.
Disabled = Azalia will be
unconditionally disabled
Enabled = Azalia will be
unconditionally Enabled
Auto = Azalia will be enabled if
present, disabled otherwise.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Azalia
Control detection of the Azalia device.
Disabled Azalia will be unconditionally disabled.
Enabled Azalia will be unconditionally enabled.
Azalia HDMI Codec
Enables or disables internal HDMI codec for Azalia.
USB Configuration
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Chipset
USB Conguration
XHCI Mode
USB 2.0(EHCI) Support
USB RMH Mode
USB EHCI debug
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[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0)
functions. One EHCI
controller must always be
enabled.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
USB 2.0(EHCI) Support
Enables or disables the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (USB 2.0), one
EHCI controller must always be enabled.
USB RMH Mode
Enables or disables PCH USB rate matching hubs mode.
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Chipset
PCI Express Conguration
PCI Express Port 0
PCI Express Port 1
PCI Express Port 2
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enable or Disable the PCI
Express Port 0 in the Chipset.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
PCI Express Port 0 to PCI Express Port 2
Enables or disables the PCI Express ports 0 to 2 on the chipset.
Security
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AdvancedChipsetSecurityBootMain
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User Will
have Administrator rights.
The password length must be
in the following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
Administrator Password
User Password
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Administrator Password
Select this to reconfigure the administrator’s password.
User Password
Select this to reconfigure the user’s password.
Save & Exit
Set Administrator Password
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
This section is used to configure the boot features.
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AdvancedChipset
Boot Conguration
Bootup NumLock State
Fast Boot
Network
Onboard LAN PXE
Video
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1
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Security
[On]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Legacy only]
[UEFI: Built-in EFI . . .]
Bootup NumLock State
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.
BootMain
Save & Exit
Select the keyboard NumLock
state
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Network
Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy PXE OpROM.
Onboard LAN PXE
Options to disable onboard LAN PXE ROM or enable it for LAN1 or LAN2 .
Video
Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy video OpROM.
Boot Option Priorities
Adjust the boot sequence of the system. Boot Option #1 is the first boot
device that the system will boot from, next will be #2 and so forth.
Fast Boot
When enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
GPI/O (General Purpose Input/Output) pins are provided for custom system
design. This appendix provides definitions and its default setting for the ten
GPI/O pins in the NIFE 100/101 series. The pin definition is shown in the
following table:
PinGPI/O Mode
1 VCC--2 GND - -
3 GPO0LowA03h (Bit6)4 GPI0High A03h (Bit1)
5 GPO1LowA02h (Bit5)6 GPI1High A05h (Bit5)
7 GPO2LowA07h (Bit0)8 GPI2High A05h (Bit4)
9 GPO3LowA07h (Bit1)10 GPI3High A00h (Bit1)
Control the GPO 0/1/2/3 level from I/O port A03h bit 6/ A02h bit 5 A07h bit 0/ A07h bit 1.
The bit is Set/Clear indicated output High/Low.
# Set LDN
outportb(SUPERIO_PORT, 0x07);
outportb(SUPERIO_PORT+1 ,0x07);
# Set WDT setting
outportb(SUPERIO_PORT, WDT_SET);
outportb(SUPERIO_PORT+1, 0x90); # Use the second
# Use the minute, change value to 0x10
# Set WDT sec/min
outportb(SUPERIO_PORT, WDT_VALUE);
outportb(SUPERIO_PORT+1, 0x05); #Set 5 seconds
}