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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
NViS 3540/3540H/3540P4/3540P8 and NViS 3542/3542H/3542P4/3542P8
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 B 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 B 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
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-
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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
15F, No. 920, Chung-Cheng Rd., ZhongHe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-2-8226-7786
Fax: +886-2-8226-7782
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
NEXCOM France
La Grande Arche-Paroi Nord,
92044 Paris La Défense, France
Tel: +33 (0)1 40 90 33 35
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 90 31 01
http://www.nexcom.eu
Germany
Leopoldstraße Business Centre, Leopoldstraße 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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China
NEXCOM China
2F, Block 4, Venus Plaza, Building 21,
ZhongGuanCun Software Park, No. 8,
Dongbeiwang West Road, Haidian District,
Beijing, 100193, China
Tel: +86-10-8282-5880
Fax: +86-10-8282-5955
http://www.nexcom.cn
China-Shanghai Office
Room 1505, Greenland He Chuang Building,
No. 450 Caoyang Rd.,
Shanghai, 200062, China
Tel: +86-21-6150-8008
Fax: +86-21-3251-6358
http://www.nexcom.cn
China-Nanjing Office
Hall C, Block 17, Tian Xing Cui Lang Building,
No. 49 Yunnan North Rd.,
Nanjing, 210018, China
Tel: +86-25-8315-3486
Fax: +86-25-8315-3489
http://www.nexcom.cn
China-Wuhan Office
1-C1804/1805, Mingze Liwan,
No. 519 South Luoshi Rd., Hongshan District,
Wuhan, 430070, China
Tel: +86-27-8722-7400
Fax: +86-27-8722-7400
http://www.nexcom.cn
China-Shenzhen Office
Western Room 708, Block 210,
Tairan Industry & Trading Place, Futian Area,
Shenzhen, 518040, China
TEL: +86-755-833 7203
FAX: +86-755-833 7213
http://www.nexcom.cn
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Package Contents
NViS 3540 Series
Before continuing, verify that the NViS 3540/3540H/3540P4/3540P8 package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in
the following table.
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NViS 3542 Series
Before continuing, verify that the NViS 3542/3542H/3542P4/3542P8 package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in
the following table.
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Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors
Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors
This chapter describes how to set the jumpers on the motherboard. Note
that the following procedures are generic for all NViS 3540 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 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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Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors
NISB 3500
The figure below is the top view of the NISB 3500 main board which is the main board used in the NViS 3540 Series system. It shows the locations of the
jumpers and connectors.
The 44-pin D-Sub connector is used to connect 4 external serial devices.
Use the COM ports on the provided “DB44 to 4x DB9 COM port cable”
(included in the package) to connect the devices.
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Chapter 3: System Setup
Chapter 3: System Setup
Removing the Chassis Cover
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 then put them in a safe place for later use.
The dots denote the locations of the screws.
3. Lift up the cover and then remove it from the chassis.
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Installing a DIMM
1. Push the ejector tabs which are at the ends of the socket outward. This
indicates that the socket is unlocked.
Ejector
tab
DIMM
sockets
2. Note how the module is keyed to the socket. Grasping the module by
its edges, align the module with the socket so that the “notch” on the
module is aligned with the “key” on the socket. The key ensures the
module can be plugged into the socket in only one direction.
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3. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely
seated in the socket. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place.
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3. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the
CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket.
Pin 1
Gold triangular mark
Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins.
4. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The CPU will fit
in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any
force. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its lock position.
Screw in locked
position
Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the
socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU.
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5. Before you install the heat sink, apply thermal paste onto the top of
the CPU. Do not spread the paste all over the surface. When you later
place the heat sink on top of the CPU, the compound will disperse
evenly.
6. Align the mounting holes of the heat sink with the mounting studs on
the board and then secure the heat sink with the provided screws.
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Installing a SATA Hard Drive
1. With the bottom side of the chassis facing up, remove the screws of
the bottom cover.
2. Remove the 4 mounting screws that secure the drive bay to the chassis.
If you are installing one SATA drive only, the system will allow you
to install an optional CompactFlash card, a half length SATA DOM
or a full length SATA DOM.
3. Remove the drive bay. The drive bay is used to hold a SATA hard drive.
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4. Place the SATA hard drive on the drive bay. Make sure the connector
side of the SATA drive is facing the opening of the drive bay.
5. 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.
Connector side of
the SATA drive
6. Connect the SATA data cable and SATA power cable to the connectors
on the SATA drive.
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3. Align the SATA connector located on the solder side of the SATA DOM
to the SATA connector that is on the board and then press it down
firmly. Secure the SATA DOM with the provided mounting screw.
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Installing a Full Length SATA DOM
If you intend to install a full length SATA DOM, you may install
one SATA hard drive only.
1. Prior to installing the full length SATA DOM, remove any drive bay that
may have been previously installed.
2. Locate for the SATA connector on the board.
3. Align the SATA connector located on the solder side of the SATA DOM
to the SATA connector that is on the board and then press it down
firmly. Secure the SATA DOM with the provided mounting screw.
SATA DOM
Mounting screw
4. Before installing the single drive bay back, you must first replace the 4
mounting studs.
Now place the single drive bay by aligning the mounting holes of the
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5. Insert the antenna jack end of the cable through the antenna hole.
Insert the 2 rings (ring 1 and then ring 2) onto the antenna jack end of
the cable.
Ring1
Ring2
Jack end of
the cable
Antenna jack
6. Connect an external antenna to the antenna jack.
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Connecting to the Power Ignition Module (NISKIG120)
Introduction
The NISKIG120 is an external power ignition module that provides stable power to NViS 3540 series. Using this module will ensure that the device is well
shielded against premature failure at boot/shutdown phase. The following instructions will guide you on how to connect the NISKIG120 to the vehicle’s battery/ignition and NViS 3540 series.
The following instructions use NViS 3540P8 as an example, but
can be applied to all other NViS 3540 series.
1. Connect the vehicle battery and ignition to the module’s power input
socket, refer to the pin/wiring definition table below:
Close-up view of the power input:
1 5
Recommended wire gauge range: minimum of 10 AWG or above,
maximum length of 3 meters.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for the NViS
3540 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
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Core Version
Project Version
Build Date
Memory Information
Total Memory
System Date
System Time
Access Level
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Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
→ ←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Memory Information
Displays the detected system memory information.
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
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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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.
Legacy OpROM Support
Launch PXE OpROM
u
S5 RTC Wake Settings
u
CPU Conguration
u
SATA Conguration
u
Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion
u
Intel TXT(LT) Conguration
u
USB Conguration
u
Super IO Conguration
u
H/W Monitor
u
Thermal Conguration
u
AMT Conguration
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Enable or Disable Boot
Option for Legacy
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→ ←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save ESC: Exit
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CPU Configuration
This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display detected CPU
information.
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure the SATA drives.
Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion
Configures the Intel graphics display.
Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
Configures the Intel Trusted Execution technology.
USB Configuration
Configures the USB devices.
Super IO Configuration
This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip.
H/W Monitor
This section is used to configure the hardware monitoring events such as
temperature, fan speed and voltages.
Thermal Configuration
Configures the intelligent power sharing function.
Launch PXE OpROM
Enables or disables the boot option for legacy network devices.
Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized
for Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled
for other OS (OS not
optimized for
Hyper-Threading
Technology). When
Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is
enabled.
→ ←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Hyper-Threading
Enable this field for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for HyperThreading technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for
Hyper-Threading technology. When disabled, only one thread per enabled
core is enabled.
Used to enter the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
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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.
Hardware Prefetcher
Turns on or off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Enables or disables the adjacent cache line prefetch.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Power Technology
Configures the power management features.
TDC Limit
Used to select the TDC limit.
TDP Limit
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure the SATA drives.
Advanced
SATA Conguration
SATA Port 1
SATA Port 2
SATA Port 3
SATA Port 4
SATA Mode
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Not Present
Not Present
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[IDE Mode]
(1) IDE Mode.
(2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.
→ ←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save ESC: Exit
SATA Mode
IDE Mode This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA
storage devices.
AHCI Mode This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use AHCI (Ad-
vanced Host Controller Interface).
RAID Mode This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Matrix Stor-