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NISE 2000 Series 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.
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.
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 encoun- ?
tered 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 acces- ?
sories (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 cus- ?
tomers’ 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.
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 cus- ?
tomer 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 cus- ?
tomer without any charge.
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.
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.
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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Before continuing, verify that the NISE 2000 Series package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following
table.
Onboard DC to DC power design to support •
16V to 30V DC power input
Supports ATX power mode and PXE/WOL•
One Mini-PCIe socket•
One external CF socket•
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NISE 2010
Key Features
Onboard Intel•
®
Intel•
945GSE chipset
Dual 1000/100/10 Mbps LAN•
4 x USB 2.0•
1 x VGA•
1 x Parallel•
2 x RS232 and 2 x RS232/422/485•
Front
®
Atom™ N270 processor, 1.6GHz
Rear
Onboard DC to DC power design to support •
16V to 30V DC power input
Supports ATX power mode and PXE/WOL•
One Mini-PCIe socket•
One external CF socket•
One PCI expansion slot•
Dual 1000/100/10 Mbps LAN•
4 x USB 2.0•
1 x VGA•
1 x Parallel•
2 x RS232 and 2 x RS232/422/485•
Front
®
Atom™ N270 processor, 1.6GHz
Rear
Onboard DC to DC power design to support •
16V to 30V DC power input
Supports ATX power mode and PXE/WOL•
One Mini-PCIe socket•
One external CF socket•
Two PCI expansion slots•
One DDR2 SODIMM socket, single channel, supports up to 2GB DDR2 •
400/533 SDRAM, unbuffered, non-ECC
Expansion
NISE 2000•
- One Mini-PCIe socket
NISE 2010•
- One 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot
Max. 10W power consumption
PCI Length: Max. 176 mm
- One Mini-PCIe socket
NISE 2020•
- Two 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots
Max. 10W power consumption
PCI Length: Max. 176 mm
- One Mini-PCIe socket
®
Atom™ N270 processor, 1.6GHz speed, 533MHz FSB
®
945GSE
®
ICH7M
I/O Interface - Front
ATX Power on/off switch•
HDD Access / Power status LEDs•
2 x USB 2.0 ports•
1 x DB25 Parallel port (NISE 2010 / NISE 2020)•
4 x Serial ports (COM3 and COM4 screw terminal supports •
RS232/422/485)
Remarks:
a. Version-C (shown on the PCB): COM3 and COM4 support RS232
only
b. Version-D (shown on the PCB): COM3 and COM4 support
RS232/422/485
I/O Interface - Rear
16V ~ 30V DC input•
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port•
1 x DB15 VGA port•
2 x Gbe LAN ports•
1 x Speaker-out•
2 x USB 2.0 ports•
One antenna hole for an optional Mini-PCIe WiFi module•
Storage
1 x 2.5” SATA HDD drive bay•
1 x external CF card socket•
Supports one optional USB DOM (2.54 mm, Horizontal type) •
Ch a P t e r 2: Ju m P e r s a n d Co n n e C t o r s
This chapter describes how to set the jumpers on the motherboard. Note
that the following procedures are generic for all NISE 2000 series.
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 connec-
tions as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connec-
tors.
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.
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 figure on the right is the NISB2001
main board which is the main board
used in the NISE 2000 Series system. It
shows the locations of the jumpers and
connectors.
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. The screws on the cover are used to secure the cover to the chassis.
2. Remove these screws and put them in a safe place for later use.
3. Lift up the cover then remove it from the chassis.
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.
3. Place the SATA hard drive under the drive bay. Align the mounting
holes that are on the SATA drive with the mounting holes on the drive
bay then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in
place.
Drive bay
SATA drive
Mounting hole
4. Connect the SATA data/power cable to the connectors on the SATA
drive.
3. Place the SATA hard drive onto the drive bay. Align the mounting holes
that are on the sides of the SATA drive with the mounting holes on the
drive bay then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in
place.
Mounting hole
SATA drive
4. Connect the SATA data/power cable to the connectors on the SATA
drive.
NISE 2010 is equipped with 1 PCI expansion slot.
NISE 2020 is equipped with 2 PCI expansion slots.
The illustrations shown in this section used the NISE 2010 system.
1. With the bottom side of the chassis facing up, remove the screws of
the bottom cover and the screws of the rackmount bracket on one side
of the chassis.
Bottom cover
Rackmount
bracket
2. Lift the bottom cover and remove the rackmount bracket to access the
PCI expansion slot.
2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver in-between the dual bridge rail located
in the middle of the terminal block then insert a wire into its corresponding feedthrough.
This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for NISE 2000
Series. The BIOS screens 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 ROMbased 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 intimately 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.
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:
BIOS Main Menu
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on screen. The main menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items
and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
The following table lists the available options on the main menu.
MenuDescription
Standard CMOS
Use this menu for basic system configuration.
Features
Advanced BIOS
Features
Integrated
Peripherals
Power
Management Setup
PnP/PCI
Configurations
Use this menu to set the advanced features available on the system.
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Use this menu to specify your settings for power
management.
Appears if your system supports Plug and Play and
PCI Configuration.
PC Health Status Displays CPU, System Temperature, Fan Speed,
and System Voltages Value.
Load Optimized
Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values,
that is, factory settings for optimum system performance. While Award has designed the custom
BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has
the option to change these defaults to meet their
needs.
Set Password Enables you to change, set, or disable the supervi-
sor or user password.
Save & Exit Setup Saves CMOS value changes to CMOS and exits
setup
Exit Without Saving Ignores all CMOS value changes and exits setup.
Getting Help
The BIOS Setup program provides descriptions of the options available on
the menu.
If you are on the main menu, a description of the highlighted option can •
be found at the bottom of the screen.
If you are on the Status Page or Option Page setup menu, a description •
of the highlighted option can be found on the right side of the screen
under the heading Item Help.
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
1999 to 2099.
IDE Channel 0 Slave and IDE Channel 2 Slave
To configure the IDE drives, move the cursor to a field then press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
IDE Channel 2 Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
IDE Channel 0 Master
Access Mode
Capacity
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
↑↓→←: MoveEnter: SelectF1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: ValueF10: SaveESC: Exit
F5: Previous Values
[Press Enter]
Auto
Auto
0 MB
0
0
0
0
0
F7: Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level
To auto-detect the
HDD’s size, head... on
this channel
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen.
IDE Channel 0 Master / IDE Channel 0 Slave
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.
If you select ”Auto”, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CD-ROM
drive at the POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD & CD-ROM
drive. If a hard disk has not been installed, select “None”.
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Access Mode
For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the LBA
type. Certain operating systems require that you select CHS or Large.
Please check your operating system’s manual or Help desk on which
one to select.
Capacity
Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size
is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk
checking program.
Cylinder
This field displays the number of cylinders.
Head
This field displays the number of read/write heads.
Precomp
This field displays the number of cylinders at which to change the
write timing.
Landing Zone
This field displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing
zone for the read/write heads.
Sector
This field displays the number sectors per track.
Video
This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system
monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to
select the type. The default setting is EGA/VGA.
EGA/VGA
Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA,
SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40
Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column mode.
CGA 80
Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column mode.
Mono
Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution monochrome adapters.
Halt On
This field determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected
during power up. The default setting is All Errors.
No Errors
The system boot will not stop for any errors detected.
All Errors
The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error.
All, But Keyboard
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all
other errors.
Displays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the
system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with
512K memory installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with
640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.
Total Memory
Displays the total memory available in the system.
This field is used to select the boot sequence of the hard drives. Move
the cursor to this field then press <Enter>. Use the Up or Down arrow
keys to select a device then press <+> to move it up or <-> to move it
down the list.
First Boot Device, Second Boot Device and Third Boot Device
Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the “First Boot Device”
“Second Boot Device” and “Third Boot Device” fields respectively. The
BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the
drive selected.
The options are:
Hard Disk
CDROM
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
LAN
Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status
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.
This field determines when the system will prompt for the password everytime the system boots or only when you enter the BIOS setup. Set
the password in the Set Supervisor/User Password submenu.
System
The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied unless
the correct password is entered at the prompt.
Setup
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied unless the
correct password is entered at the prompt.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
This field is used to select the onboard VGA’s frame buffer size that is
shared from the system memory.
Boot Display
This field is used to select the type of display to use when the system
boots.
CRT
Select this option if you want the system to boot the CRT display.
CRT+LVDS
Select this option if you want the system to boot both the CRT and
LCD flat panel display.
Panel Number
This field is used to select the type of panel that you are using. The
options are:
USB Operation Mode
USB Keyboard Function
USB Storage Function
*** USB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting ***
UFDDA
UFDDB
No Device
No Device
No Device
No Device
No Device
No Device
No Device
No Device
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Enabled
Enabled
High Speed
Enabled
Enalbed
USB Floppy
USB Floppy
Auto mode
Auto mode
Auto mode
Auto mode
Auto mode
Auto mode
Auto mode
Auto mode
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Menu Level
[Enable] or [Disable]
Universal Host
Controller Interface
for Universal Serial
Bus.
USB 1.0 Controller
This field is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller
Interface (USB 1.0).
USB 2.0 Controller
This field is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller
Interface (USB 2.0).
USB Operation Mode
High Speed
If the USB device is a high speed device, it will operate in high
speed mode. If it is a full/low speed device, it will operate in full/
low speed mode.
Full/Low Speed
Regardless of the speed of the USB device, it will always operate
in full/low speed mode.
USB Keyboard Function
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.
Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will
appear.
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OnChip IDE Device
IDE HDD Block Mode
IDE DMA Transfer Access
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Primary Master UDMA
IDE Primary Slave UDMA
*** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting ***
On-Chip Serial ATA
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Enabled
Enabled
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Enhanced Mode
Item Help
Menu Level
If your IDE hard drive
supports block mode
select Enabled for automatic direction of
the optimal number of
block read/writes per
sector the drive can
support
IDE HDD Block Mode
Enabled
The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS will check the
hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer.
The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive.
Disabled
The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
Enables or disables the primary IDE. The default is Enabled. Select
Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller.
IDE Primary Master PIO and IDE Primary Slave PIO
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.
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.
IDE Primary Master UDMA and IDE Primary Slave UDMA
These fields allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto is
selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after checking
your hard drive or CD-ROM.
IDE DMA Transfer Access
This field, when Enabled, will enhance the IDE DMA transfer of an
IDE hard disk drive.
The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you.
Disabled
The BIOS will not detect these categories.
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On-Chip Serial ATA
Disabled
Disables the onboard SATA.
Auto
The system will detect the existing SATA and IDE drives then automatically set them to the available master/slave mode.
Enhanced Mode
This option allows you to use both IDE and SATA drives.
SATA Only
This option automatically sets the SATA drives to Primary Master
mode. Since the SATA drives are in Master mode, you cannot set
the IDE drive to Master mode.
Power Management Setup lets you control the system power. The system
has various power-saving modes — including powering down the hard
disk, turning off the video, suspending to RAM, and software power down
— that allows the system to automatically resume by certain events.
The power-saving modes can be controlled by timeouts. If the system is
inactive for a time, the timeouts begin counting. If inactivity continues
and reaches the defined timeout period, the system enters a power saving
mode. If any item in the list of Reload Global Timer Events is enabled, then
any activity on that item will reset the timeout counters to zero.
If the system is suspended or has been powered down by software, it can
be resumed by a wake up call that is generated by incoming traffic to a
modem, a LAN card, a PCI card, or a fixed alarm on the system real-time
clock.
PCI Express PME
This field is used to configure the PCI Express PME.
ACPI Suspend Type
This field is used to select the type of Suspend mode.
S1(POS)
Enables the Power On Suspend function.
S3(STR)
Enables the Suspend to RAM function.
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume
When this field is set to Auto, the system will initialize the VGA BIOS when
it wakes up from the S3 state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI
Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”. When this feature is disabled, the
system resume time is shortened but system will need an AGP driver to
initialize the VGA card. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the card does not
support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or not
function after resuming from S3.
MODEM Use IRQ
This field is used to select an IRQ channel for the modem installed in your
system.
This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system.
Delay 4 Sec.
Regardless of whether the Power Management function is enabled or
disabled, if the power button is pushed and released in less than 4 sec,
the system enters the Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is
to prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally “hit”
or pushed the power button. Push and release again in less than 4
sec to restore. Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will
power off the system.
Instant-Off
Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately
power off your system.
PWRON After PWR-Fail
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.
On
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on.
Former-Sts
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.
Wake-Up by PCI Card
Enabled
This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCI card such as LAN
card or modem card uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event)
signal to remotely wake up the system. Access to the LAN card or PCI
card will cause the system to wake up. Refer to the card’s documentation for more information.
Disabled
The system will not wake up despite access to the PCI card.
Power On By Ring
Set this field to Enabled to use the modem ring-on function. This will allow your system to power-on to respond to calls coming from an external
modem.
Wake Up On LAN
Set this field to Enabled to wake up the system via the onboard LAN or via
a LAN card that supports the remote wake up function.
USB KB Wake-Up From S3
This field, when enabled, allows you to use a USB keyboard to wake up a
system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”.
These fields will show the temperature, fan speed and output voltage of
the monitored devices or components.
Load Optimized Defaults
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for
all appropriate items in the whole setup utility. Press the <Y> key and then
<Enter> to install the defaults. Press the <N> key and then <Enter> if you
do not want to install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demands
on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory.
Fatal errors or instability may occur if you install the optimized defaults
when your hardware does not support them. If you only want to install
setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and
then press the <F7> key.
The User Password utility sets the password. The main board is shipped
with the password disabled. If you want to change the password, you
must first enter the current password, then at the prompt enter your new
password. The password is case sensitive. You can use up to eight alphanumeric characters. Press <Enter> after entering the password. At the next
prompt, confirm the new password by retyping it and pressing <Enter>
again.
To disable the password function, highlight “Set Password” then press
<Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. A message appears confirming that the password has been disabled. If you have set supervisor
and user Password, only the supervisor password allows you to enter the
BIOS setup program.
Note: If you forgot your password, the only way to solve this problem is
to discharge the CMOS memory by turning power off and placing a shunt
(jumper cap) on the RTC Clear jumper to short pin 2 and pin 3 for five
seconds, then putting the shunt back to pin 1 and pin 2.
Save & Exit Setup
Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> will save the new setting information in the CMOS memory and continue with the bootup process.
;-----------------------------------------------------------------;Enter the Extended Function Mode
;-----------------------------------------------------------------MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, 87H
OUT DX, AL
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, 01H
OUT DX, AL
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, 55H
OUT DX, AL
nop
nop
OUT DX, AL
;-----------------------------------------------------------------;Configuration Logical Device 7,
;set second or minute mode
;set counter
;-----------------------------------------------------------------MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, 07H
OUT DX, AL ;set logical number
MOV DX, 2FH
MOV AL, 07H ;Select Logical Device 7
OUT DX, AL
;set second or minute mode
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, 72H
OUT DX, AL ;Select index 72h
MOV DX, 2FH
MOV AL, 90H ;Second mode(MOV AL, 10H is minute mode)
OUT DX, AL
;set counter
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, 73H
OUT DX, AL ;Select CRF6h
MOV DX, 2FH
MOV AL, 0F0H ;240 (second/minute) (0xF0=240)
OUT DX, AL
;-----------------------------------------------------------------Exit the Extended Function Mode
;------------------------------------------------------------------