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WADE-8170
Mini-ITX Board
User's Manual
Version 1.0a
Copyright © Portwell, Inc., 2009. All rights reserved.
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Preface
Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual
Chapter 1 System Overview.......................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Check List ..................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Product Specification ..................................................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 Mechanical Drawing......................................................................................................... 1-5
1.4 System Architecture .................................................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration ...........................................................................................2-1
2.1 Jumper Setting ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Connector Allocation .................................................................................................................. 2-2
Chapter 3 System Installation....................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Intel® ATOM CPU ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Main Memory .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Installing the Single Board Computer ...................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Chipset Component Driver.............................................................................................. 3-2
3.3.2 Intel Integrated Graphics GMCH Chip.......................................................................... 3-2
3.3.3 Realtek Gigabit Ethernet Controller ...............................................................................3-3
3.3.4 Audio Controller ...............................................................................................................3-3
3.4 Clear CMOS Operation............................................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 WDT Programming Guide......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.6 GPIO.............................................................................................................................................. 3-6
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Information............................................................................................4-1
4.1 Entering Setup - Launch System Setup .................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Main............................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Advanced...................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 PCIPnP ........................................................................................................................................ 4-16
4.5 Boot.............................................................................................................................................. 4-17
4.6 Security ....................................................................................................................................... 4-22
4.7 Chipset ........................................................................................................................................4-23
4.8 Exit............................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Hardware Quick Installation ..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 BIOS Setting.................................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.3 Ordering Setting ..........................................................................................................................5-3
5.4 FAQ ............................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Appendix A Appendix B
Preface
How to Use This Manual
The manual describes how to configure your system board to meet various operating requirements. It is divided into five chapters, with each chapter addressing a basic concept and operation of Single Host Board.
Chapter 1 : System Overview. Presents what you have in the box and give you an overview of the product specifications and basic system architecture for this series model of single host board.
Chapter 2 : Hardware Configuration. Shows the definitions and locations of Jumpers and Connectors that you can easily configure your system.
Chapter 3 : System Installation. Describes how to properly mount the CPU, main memory and Compact Flash to get a safe installation and provides a programming guide of Watch Dog Timer function.
Chapter 4 : BIOS Setup Information. Specifies the meaning of each setup parameters, how to get advanced BIOS performance and update new BIOS. In addition, POST checkpoint list will give users some guidelines of trouble-shooting.
Chapter 5 : Troubleshooting. Provides various useful tips to quickly get its running with success. As basic hardware installation has been addressed in Chapter 3, this chapter will basically focus on system integration issues, in terms of backplane setup, BIOS setting, and OS diagnostics.
The content of this manual is subject to change without prior notice. These changes will be incorporated in new editions of the document. Portwell may make supplement or change in the products described in this document at any time.
Updates to this manual, technical clarification, and answers to frequently asked questions will be shown on the following web site : http://www.portwell.com.tw/
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Chapter 1 System Overview
1.1 Introduction
Portwell Inc., a world-leading innovator in the Industrial PC (IPC) market and develop a new Intel® Mini-ITX board with latest Intel® platform for embedded application. The Portwell WADE-8170, the leading Mini-ITX adopts Intel®energy-efficient processor based on current Intel® architecture products. Transistor comparison based on 45nm processors in production and compatible for high-end computing applications with PCI-E bus architecture to adapt to today’s demands and keep complete compatibility with hardware and software designed. The onboard devices support one PCI slot for flexible expansibility of graphics interfaces, integrated graphics, onboard dual Realtek ALC8111C Gigabit Ethernet controllers. It’s beneficial to build up a high performance and fast transmission availability system for VARs, or system integrators.
The WADE-8170 supports Intel® Atom™ N270 Processor via Intel®945GSE and ICH7M chipset integrated GMA 950 graphics with DVMT 3.0 display memory up to 128 MB. The board supports So-DIMM up to 2GB SDRAM with dual channel DDR2 533MHz, enhanced onboard two SATA with high-speed data transferring at up to 300 MB/s, integrated Realtek ALC655 5.1 + 2 CH high definition audio codec. The onboard Super I/O ITE IT8712 chipset supports two RS-232 serial port interfaces, Hardware Monitor function, eight Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports, and two 6-pin Mini-DIN connectors for PS/2 mouse and keyboard. Besides, one DC-in 12V, 15-24V through 4-pin connector designed to support ATX power function, and a feature of CPU overheat protection will provide user more security and stability.
Combing with these outstanding features in the Mini-ITX form factor, WADE-8170 is definitely the most excellent choice for embedded applications like Network, Point of Sales (POS), automated KIOSKs, security products, medical instruments, and gaming machines.
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1.2 Check List
The WADE-8170 package should cover the following basic items
One WADE-8170 Mini ITX Main Board One Serial ATA cable One I/O Shield bracket One Installation Resources CD-Title
If any of these items is damaged or missing, please contact your vendor and keep all packing materials for future replacement and maintenance.
1.3 Product Specification
Main processor
- Support Intel Atom processor N270
- CPU bus clock: 667/533 MHz
Chipset
Intel® 945GSE and ICH7-M
Main Memory
- Support signal channel DDR2 memory interface
- Up to 2GB DDR2 533 SDRAM on SO-DIMM socket
System BIOS
AWARD BIOS
Expansion Interface
One PCI slot and one PCI Express x1 slot through riser card
SATA Interface
Two SATA ports
Serial Ports
Support two RS-232 serial ports
IR Interface
N/A
Parallel Port
N/A
USB Interface
Support eight USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports (four at rear, two on-board for internal devices)
PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Interface
Support dual 6-pin mini-DIN connector at rear I/O panel for PS/2 keyboard/mouse
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Audio Interface
Connector of Mic-in/Line-out/Line-in
Real Time Clock/Calendar (RTC)
Support Y2K Real Time Clock/Calendar
Watchdog Timer
- Support WDT function through software programming for enable/disable and interval setting
- Generate system reset
On-board VGA
- Intel 945GSE Integrated GMA950 Graphics device
- Intel DVMT 3.0 supports up to 128MB video memory
On-board Ethernet LAN
Dual Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/ 1000 Mbits/sec) LAN ports
High Driving GPIO
Onboard programmable 8-bit Digital I/O interface
Cooling Fans
Support one 4-pin power connector for system fan
System Monitoring Feature
Monitor system temperature and major power sources, etc
Outline Dimension (L X W):
170mm (6.69”) X 170mm (6.69”)
Configuration:
System Configuration
CPU Type Intel® Atom™ CPU N270 1.60GHz FSB:533 L2:512K SBC BIOS Portwell,Inc.WADE-8170 BIOS Rev.:R1.00.W1. T06 (12252008) Memory Hynix 200-pin DDR2 533 MHz SO-DIMM
VGA Card On Board Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family VGA Driver Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family Version:6.14.10.4926 LAN Card On Board Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit Ethernet LAN Driver Realtek RTL8111C(P)PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Version:5.708.1030.2008 Audio Card On Board Realtek ALC655 Audio Driver Realtek High Definition Audio Version:5.10.0.5745 Chip Driver Intel® Chipset Device Software Version:8.3.0.1013 USB 2.0 Driver Intel®82801G(ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
Version:8.2.0.1008 SATA HDD Dual Seagate 160GB SATA II HDD
Power Supply Seventeam ST-400EAG-05F 12V & DigiPos Retail Blade PSU2000
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Programs for loading both CPU & VGA: Run Burning Test V5.3
RUN time: 10 / 30 Minutes.
CPU: Intel® Atom® Processor N270 1.6GHz Onboard
Power Supply: Seventeam ST-400EAG-05F +12V
Power Supply: DigiPos Retail Blade PSU2000 +24V
Note
OS Environment
Windows XP Professional V2002 Service Pack 2
Windows XP Professional
V2002 Service Pack 2 Normal Mode 1.46 A 1.01 A Suspend Mode 0.25 A 0.64 A
Operating Temperature:
0°C ~ 55°C
Storage Temperature:
-20°C ~ 80°C
Relative Humidity:
5% ~ 90%, non-condensing
Test Environment
Model
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1.3.1 Mechanical Drawing
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1.4 System Architecture
All of details operating relations are shown in WADE-8170 series System Block Diagram
WADE-8170 System Block Diagram
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Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration
This chapter indicates jumpers’, headers’ and connectors’ locations. Users may find useful information related to hardware settings in this chapter. The default settings are indicated with a star sign (Ì).
2.1 Jumper Setting
In order to customize WADE-8170’s features for users, in the following sections, Short means covering a jumper cap over jumper pins; Open or N/C (Not Connected) means removing a jumper cap from jumper pins. Users can refer to Figure 2-1 for the Jumper locations.
Figure 2-1 WADE-8170 Top-side Jumper and Connector Locations
(X): Removed (BOM optional)
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JP1 : LCD Power Selection
PIN No. Description
1-2 3.3V Power 2-3 5V Power
JP2 : Clear CMOS
PIN No. Description
1-2 Normal operation 2-3 Clear CMOS
JP3 : AT/ ATX Power Select
PIN No. Description
Open ATX Mode
1-2 AT Mode
2.2 Connector Allocation
I/O peripheral devices and Flash disk will be connected to these interface connectors.
Connector Function List
Connector Description Remark
CN1 COM 1& 2 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN2 CRT VGA with DVI Port Connector CN3 PS/2 Key Board Mouse Connector CN4 USB 0 & 1+100/Giga LAN Connector CN5 USB 2 & 3+100/Giga LAN Connector CN6 INT. KB/MS 1 x 6 wafer CN7 Fan Power Connector 1 x 4 header CN8 8 bits Digital I/O 2 x 5 header CN9 HDD Power Connector 1 x 4 header
123
3 2 1
1
2
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CN10 USB 4 & 5 Connector 9 Pins header CN11 LVDS Connector 2 x 20 header CN12 TV-Out Connector 2 x 4 header CN13 USB 6 & 7 connector 9 Pins header CN14 PCI Slot CN15 HDD Power Connector 1 x 4 header CN16 Primary IDE Connector 2 x 40 header CN17 PCI Express x 1 Connector CN18 Front Panel System Connector 2 x 13 header CN19 DC-IN Connector CN20 HDD Power Connector 1 x 4 header
DIMM1 SO-DIMM
STAT1 Serial ATA Port 1 STAT2 Serial ATA Port 2
U16 CF Card Socket AUDIO1 Audio Connector LINEIN1 Front Panel Line In 1 x 4 header
LINEOUT1 Front Panel Line Out 1 x 4 header
MIC1 MIC Connector 1 x 4 header
Pin Assignments of Connectors
CN1 : COM1&2 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 Data Carrier Detect 2 Received Data 3 Transmit Data 4 Data Terminal Ready 5 Ground 6 Data Set Ready 7 Request To Send 8 Clear To Send 9 Ring Indicator
10 Not used
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CN2 : CRT VGA with DVI Port Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No.
Signal Description
1 Red Signal 2 Green Signal 3 Blue Signal 4 NC 5 Ground 6 Ground 7 Ground 8 Ground
9 +5V 10 Ground 11 NC 12 CRT_SDA 13 CRT_HS 14 CRT_VS 15 CRT_SCK 16 TDC2# 17 TDC2 18 GND 19 NC 20 NC 21 SC_DDC 22 SD_DDC 23 TDC1# 24 TDC1 25 NC 26 NC 27 DV15V 28 GND 29 DVI_DET 30 TDC0# 31 TDC0 32 GND 33 NC 34 TLC 35 TLC#
CN3 : PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 Keyboard Data 2 NC 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Keyboard Clock 6 NC 7 Mouse Data 8 NC
9 Ground 10 +5V 11 Mouse Clock 12 NC 13 GND 14 GND 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND
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CN4 : USB 0 1+100/Giga LAN Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No.
Signal Description
1 VCC5V 2 USB0­3 USB0+ 4 GND 5 VCCV 6 USB1­7 USB1+ 8 GND
9 GND 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 GND 14 GND 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 MDI0+ 19 MDI0- 20 MDI1+ 21 MDI1- 22 MDI2+ 23 MDI2- 24 MDI3+ 25 MDI3- 26 GND 27 LINK1 28 ACT1 29 100- 30 1000-
CN5 : USB 2 3+100/Giga LAN Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No.
Signal Description
1 VCC5V 2 USB2­3 USB2+ 4 GND 5 VCCV 6 USB3­7 USB3+ 8 GND
9 GND 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 GND 14 GND 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 MDI0+ 19 MDI0- 20 MDI1+ 21 MDI1- 22 MDI2+ 23 MDI2- 24 MDI3+ 25 MDI3- 26 GND 27 LINK1 28 ACT1 29 100- 30 1000-
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CN6 : INT. KB/MS
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No.
Signal Description
1 Mouse Clock 2 Mouse Data
3 Keyboard Clock 4 Keyboard Data
5 GND 6 DUAL_5V
CN7 : Fan Power Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 Ground 2 +12V 3 SENSE 4 Control (CN3 only)
CN8 : 8 bits Digital I/O
PIN No. Signal Description
1
EXT_VDD
2
ISO_I1
3
ISO_O1
4
ISO_I2
5
ISO_O2
6
ISO_I3
7
ISO_O3
8
ISO_I4
9
ISO_O4
10
EXT_VSS
6 1
1 4
1 2 10
9
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COM8 : 8 Bit Digital I/O interface
PIN No. Signal Description
1 EXT_VDD 2 ISO_I1 3 ISO_O1 4 ISO_I2 5 ISO_O2 6 ISO_I3 7 ISO_O3 8 ISO_I4 9 ISO_O4
10 EXT_VSS
CN9 : HDD Power Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 +12V 2 GND 3 GND 4 5V
CN10 : USB 4 & 5 Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 5 V 2 5 V 3 USB4­4 USB4+ 5 USB5­6 USB5+ 7 Ground 8 Ground
4 1
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CN11 : LVDS Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No.
Signal Description
1 NC 2 NC 3 GND 4 GND 5 LVDS_DATAA0- 6 LVDS_DATAA1­7 LVDS_DATAA0+ 8 LVDS_DATAA1+
9 GND 10 GND 11 LVDS_DATAA2- 12 LVDS_CLKA­13 LVDS_DATAA2+
14 LVDS_CLKA+ 15 GND 16 GND 17 NC 18 LVDS_DATAB0­19 NC 20 LVDS_DATAB0+ 21 GND 22 GND 23 LVDS_DATAB1- 24 LVDS_DATAB2­25 LVDS_DATAB1+ 26 LVDS_DATAB2+ 27 GND 28 GND 29 LVDS_CLKB- 30 NC 31 LVDS_CLKB+ 32 NC 33 NC 34 +12V 35 NC 36 +12V 37 NC 38 VDD 39 LCD_BKL_EN 40 VDD
39
40
1
2
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CN12 : TV Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 GND 2 GND 3 TVDAC_B 4 TVDAC_C 5 TVDAC_A 6 GND 7 NC 8 NC
CN13 : USB 6 & 7 Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 5 V 2 5 V 3 USB6­4 USB6+ 5 USB7­6 USB7+ 7 GND 8 GND
CN15 : HDD Power Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 +12V 2 GND 3 GND 4 5V
1
2
8
7
1
9
2
1
4
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CN16 : Primary IDE Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No.
Signal Description
1 IDERST- 2 GND 3 PDD7 4 PDD8 5 PDD6 6 PDD9 7 PDD5 8 PDD10
9 PDD4 10 PDD11 11 PDD3 12 PDD12 13 PDD2 14 PDD13 15 PDD1 16 PDD14 17 PDD0 18 PDD15 19 GND 20 NC 21 PDDREQ 22 GND 23 PDIOW- 24 GND 25 PDIOR- 26 GND 27 PIORDY 28 GND 29 PDDACK- 30 GND 31 INTP 32 NC 33 PDA1 34 P66DET 35 PDA0 36 PDA2 37 PDCS-1 38 PDCS-3 39 IDEACTP- 40 GND
CN18 : Front Panel System Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No.
Signal Description
1 5V 2 RESET+
3 IR_CRX 4 RESET-
5 IR_RX 6 NC
7 GND 8 SPKR
9 IR_TX 10 NC 11 NC 12 GND
1 2
40
39
1
2
26
25
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13 HDLED+ 14 5V 15 HDLED- 16 NC 17 TBLED+ 18 PWLED+ 19 TBLED- 20 NC 21 NC 22 PWLED­23 PWRBT+ 24 KBLOCK 25 PWRBT- 26 GND
CN19 : DC-IN Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No.
Signal Description
1 GND 2 GND
3 +12V 4 +12V
AUDIO1 : Audio Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1(Blue) Line-In
2(Green) Line-Out
3 (Red) MIC-In
LINEIN1 : Front Panel Line-in
PIN No. Signal Description
1 CDIN_L 2 CDGND 3 CDGND 4 CDIN_R
1
4 1
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LINEOUT1 : Front Panel Line Out
PIN No. Signal Description
1 LOUT_L 2 GND 3 JD1 4 LOUT_R
MIC1 : MIC Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 MIC1_1 2 CDGND 3 CDGND 4 MIC1_2
CN20 : HDD POWER Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 +12V 2 GND 3 GND 4 5V
1
4
1
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Chapter 3 System Installation
This chapter provides you with instructions to set up your system. The additional information is enclosed to help you set up onboard PCI device and handle Watch Dog Timer (WDT) and operation of GPIO in software programming.
3.1 Intel® ATOM CPU
WADE-8170 onboard uses Intel Atom N270 CPU 1.6GHz processor. Introducing Intel Atom processor, a new microprocessor designed from the ground up for mobility, with a mobile-optimized chipset. Intel mobile processor innovative design techniques allow faster execution of instructions at lower power.
3.2 Main Memory
WADE-8170 provide 1 x 200-pin SO-DIMM sockets which supports 667/533 DDR2-SDRAM as main memory, Non-ECC (Error Checking and Correcting), non-register functions. The maximum memory size can be up to 2GB capacity. Memory clock and related settings can be detected by BIOS via SPD interface.
For system compatibility and stability, do not use memory module without brand. Memory configuration can be either one double-sided DIMM in either one DIMM socket or two single-sided SO-DIMM in both sockets.
Watch out the contact and lock integrity of memory module with socket, it will impact on the system reliability. Follow normal procedures to install memory module into memory socket. Before locking, make sure that all modules have been fully inserted into the card slots.
CPU FSB Bandwidth
533MHz 4.2GB/s
Memory
Frequency
Single Channel DDR
Bandwidth
667MHz 4.2GB/s
533 MHz 4.2GB/s
Note:
To maintain system stability, don’t change any of DRAM parameters in BIOS setup to upgrade system performance without acquiring technical information.
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Memory frequency / CPU FSB synchronization
WADE-8170 supports different memory frequencies depending on the CPU front side bus and the type of DDR2 SO-DIMM.
CPU FSB Memory Frequency
533 MHz 667/533MHz
3.3 Installing the Single Board Computer
To install your WADE-8170 into standard chassis or proprietary environment, please perform the following:
Step 1 : Check all jumpers setting on proper position Step 2 : Install and configure CPU and memory module on right position Step 3 : Place WADE-8170 into the dedicated position in the system Step 4 : Attach cables to existing peripheral devices and secure it
WARNING
Please ensure that SBC is properly inserted and fixed by mechanism.
Note:
Please refer to section 3.3.1 to 3.3.7 to install INF/VGA/LAN/Audio drivers.
3.3.1 Chipset Component Driver
The chipset on WADE-8170 is a new chipset that a few old operating systems might not be able to recognize. To overcome this compatibility issue, for Windows Operating Systems such as Windows 2000 /XP, please install its INF before any of other Drivers are installed. You can find very easily this chipset component driver in WADE-8170 CD-title.
3.3.2 Intel Integrated Graphics GMCH Chip
Using Intel® 945GSE GMCH with Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 graphics integrated chipset is aimed to gain an outstanding graphic performance. Shared 8 accompany it to 128MB system DDR2-SDRAM with Total Graphics Memory. This combination makes WADE-8170 an excellent piece of multimedia hardware.
With no additional video adaptor, this onboard video will usually be the system display output. By adjusting the BIOS setting to disable on-board VGA, an add-on PCI-Express by 1 VGA card can take over the system display.
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Drivers Support
Please find Springdale GMCH driver in the WADE-8170 CD-title. Drivers support Windows-2000, Windows XP.
3.3.3 Realtek Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Drivers Support
Please find Realtek RTL8111C LAN driver in /Ethernet directory of WADE-8170 CD-title. The drivers support Windows 2000 /XP.
LED Indicator (for LAN status)
WADE-8170 provides two LED indicators to report Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit Ethernet interface status. Please refer to the table below as a quick reference guide.
Operation of Ethernet Port
8111C Color Name of LED
Linked Active
Status
LED
Orange LAN Linked & Active LED
On Blinking
Orange
Giga
Mbps
100
Mbps
10
Mbps
Speed
LED
Green
LAN speed LED
Orange
Green Off
3.3.4 Audio Controller
Please find Realtek ALC655 Audio driver form WADE-8170 CD-title. The drivers support Windows 2000 /XP.
3.4 Clear CMOS Operation
The following table indicates how to enable/disable Clear CMOS Function hardware circuit by putting jumpers at proper position.
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3.5 WDT Programming Guide
The Watchdog Timer of motherboard consists of 8-bit programmable time-out counter and a control and status register.
WDT Controller Register
There are two PNP I/O port addresses that can be used to configure WDT.
2Eh: EFIR (Extended Function Index Register, for identifying CR index number) 2Fh: EFDR (Extended Function Data Register, for accessing desired CR)
WDT control Register
BIT
BIT7 BIT6 BIT5 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 BIT0
Attribute
Reserved R/W R/W Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved R/W
Register Location: CR 71h
Attribute: Read / Write
Size: 8bit
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
X X X X X
WDT status bit 0 = WDT value is not 0 1 = WDT reaches 0
WDT is reset upon a KBC (keyboard) interrupt 0 = Disable (default) 1 = Enable
WDT is reset upon a KBC (mouse) interrupt 0 = Disable (default) 1 = Enable
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WDT Configuration Register
BIT BIT7 BIT6 BIT5 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 BIT0
Attribute R/W 1
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved Reserved Reserved
WDT Time-Out Value Register
BIT BIT7 BIT6 BIT5 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 BIT0
Attribute Read/Write
Register Location: CR 72h
Attribute: Read/Write
Size: 8bit
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1 X X X X X X
Select WDT count mode 0 = Minute Mode (default) 1 = Second Mode
Register Location: CR 73h
Attribute: Read / Write
Size: 8bit
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Watch Dog Timer Time-out value 00h: Time-out Disable (default) 01h: Time-out occurs after 1 second/minute 02h: Time-out occurs after 2 seconds/minutes … FFh: Time-out occurs after 255 seconds/minutes
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WDT Control Command Example Use DEBUG.EXE program under DOS or Windows 98
Command WDT Note
O 2E 87 Enter Extended Function Mode O 2E 01 O 2E 55 O 2E 55 O 2E 07 Select Logic Device 7 O 2F 07 O 2E 72 Second Mode
O 2F C0
O 2E 73 Specify Time-out Value O 2F 05 5 seconds O 2E 02 Exit Extended Function Mode O 2F 01
3.6 GPIO
GPIO Programming Guide
The motherboard provides 4 input / output ports that can be individually configured to perform a simple basic I/O function.
GPIO Pin Assignment
Pin Signal default Pin Signal default
1 5V 2 DI1 high 3 DO1 low 4 DI2 high 5 DO2 low 6 DI3 high 7 DO3 low 8 DI4 high 9 DO4 low 10 GND
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
10
CN8
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GPIO Controller Register
The control for the GPIO signals is handled through a separate 2-byte I/O space.
DI0 ~ DI3 Level for Input Register
BIT BIT7 BIT6 BIT5 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 BIT0
Attribute Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Read Read Read Read
Register Location: A22h
Attribute: Read
Size: 8bit
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
X X X X
DI1 reflects the state of the input signal 0 = Low 1 = High (default)
DI2 reflects the state of the input signal 0 = Low 1 = High (default)
DI3 reflects the state of the input signal 0 = Low 1 = High (default)
DI4 reflects the state of the input signal 0 = Low 1 = High (default)
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DO0 ~ DO3 Level for output Register
BIT BIT7 BIT6 BIT5 BIT4 BIT3 BIT2 BIT1 BIT0
Attribute Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved R/W R/W R/W R/W
GPIO Control Command Example (C Language)
Command GPIO Note
int iret = 0; iret = inportb(0xA22); iret = iret & 0x01; if (iret == 0x01) {//hi}
Check DI1 status if bit0 = 1 then DI1 is high
iret = inportb(0xA21); iret = iret | 0x01; outportb(0xA21, iret);
Set DO1 to high bit0 = 1 for DO1 set to high
Register Location: A21h
Attribute: Read / Write
Size: 8bit
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
X X X X
DO1 can be updated by software to drive a high or low value 0 = Low (default) 1 = High
DO2 can be updated by software to drive a high or low value 0 = Low (default) 1 = High
DO3 can be updated by software to drive a high or low value 0 = Low (default) 1 = High
DO4 can be updated by software to drive a high or low value 0 = Low (default) 1 = High
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Information
WADE-8170 is equipped with the AMI BIOS stored in Flash ROM. These BIOS has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration easily. This type of information is stored in CMOS RAM so that it is retained during power-off periods. When system is turned on, WADE-8170 communicates with peripheral devices and checks its hardware resources against the configuration information stored in the CMOS memory. If any error is detected, or the CMOS parameters need to be initially defined, the diagnostic program will prompt the user to enter the SETUP program. Some errors are significant enough to abort the start up.
4.1 Entering Setup - Launch System Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <Del> key to enter Setup.
Press <Del> to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Press <F1> to Run SETUP or Resume
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.
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4.2 Main
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
AMI BIOS, Processor, System Memory
These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only.
System Time
The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. Use [＋] or [－] to configure system Time.
System Date
The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. Use [＋] or [－] to configure system Date.
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4.3 Advanced
Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features.
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CPU Configuration
These items show the advanced specifications of your CPU. Read only.
Max CPUID Value Limit
Disabled for Windows XP
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Execute-Disable Bit capability
When disabled, force the XD feature flag to always return 0
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Hyper Threading Technology
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Intel(R) Speed Step (tm) Tech
Disable: Disable GV3. Enable: Enable GV3.
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IDE Configuration
The IDE Configuration the IDE devices, such as hard disk drive or CD-ROM drive. It uses a separate sub menu to configure each hard disk drive (Master and Slave).
ATA/IDE Configuration
The choice: Disabled, Compatible, Enabled.
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Primary/Secondary IDE Master / Slave
While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the status of auto detection of IDE devices.
[Type] Press PgUp/<＋> or PgDn/<－> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. You can use [Manual] to define your own drive type manually.
[LBA/Large Mode] Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors.
[Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)] Any selection except Disabled determines the number of sectors transferred per block.
[PIO Mode] Indicates the type of PIO (Programmed Input/Output)
[DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA
[S.M.A.R.T.] This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S. M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.
[32 Bit Data Transfer] Enable/Disable 32-bit Data Transfer.
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Hard Disk Write Protect
Disabled/Enabled device write protection, this will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
Select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI device (s).
The choice: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35.
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection
Select the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA (PI) cable.
The choice: Host & Device, Host, Device.
Super IO Configuration
Serial Port 1 Address
Allows BIOS Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.
The choice: Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3.
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Serial Port 2 Address
Allows BIOS Select Serial Port2 Base Addresses.
The choice: Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3.
Serial Port 2 Address
Allows BIOS Select Serial Port2 Base Mode
The choice: Normal, IrDA, ASK IR.
Restore on AC Power Loss by IO
This item allows user to configure the power status of using ATX power supply after a serious power loss occurs.
The choice: Power Off, Power On, Last State.
Hardware Health Configuration
Configuration / monitor the Hardware Health.
H/W Health Function
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
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ACPI Settings
Select for Advanced ACPI Configuration.
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Advanced ACPI Configuration
Advanced ACPI Configuration settings, Use this section to configure additional ACPI options.
ACPI Version Features
Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables.
The choice: ACPI v1.0 / ACPI v2.0 / ACPI v3.0.
ACPI APIC support
Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
AMI OEMB table
Include OEMB table pointer to R(X) SDT pointer list.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
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Headless mode
Enable / Disable Headless operation mode through ACPI.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
South Bridge ACPI Configuration
The South Bridge ACPI related Configuration settings, Use this section to configure additional ACPI options.
Energy Lake Feature
Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ
Enable / Disable APIC ACPI SCI IRQ.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
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USB Device Wakeup From S4
Enable / Disable USB device Wake from S4 mode.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
High Performance Event Timer
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
APM Configuration
Select for AHCI Configuration.
Power Management/APM
Enables for Power Management.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio
The choice: 12.5%, 25%, 37.5%, 50%, 62.5%, 75%, 87.5%.
Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse
The choice: IGNORE, MONITOR.
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Power Button Mode
The choice: On/Off, Suspend.
Resume On Ring
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Resume On LAN
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Resume On PME#
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Resume On RTC Alarm
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
MPS Configuration
Configure the Multi-Processor Table.
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MPS Revision
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.
The choice: 1.1, 1.4.
USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled, Auto.
Port 64/60 Hand-Off
Enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
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BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Hotplug USB FDD Support
The choice: Disable, Enable, Auto.
USB Mass Storage Device Confuration
Configure the USB Mass Storage Class Devices.
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay
Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command.
The choice: 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec, 40 Sec.
Emulation Type
The choice: Auto, Floppy, Forced FDD, Hard Disk, CDROM.
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4.4 PCIPnP
Advanced PCI/PnP setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Clear NVRAM
Clear NVRAM during System Boot.
The choice: No, Yes.
Plug & Play O/S
No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
The choice: No, Yes.
PCI Latency Timer
Select value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.
The choice: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248.
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Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
The choice: Yes, No.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Enabled: Uses PCI bus mastering for reading / writing to IDE drives.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card
Some PCI IDE cards may require this to be set to the PCI slot number that is holding the card. AUTO: Works for most PCI IDE cards
The choice: Auto, PCI Slot1, PCI Slot2, PCI Slot3, PCI Slot4, PCI Slot5, PCI Slot6.
4.5 Boot
Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.
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Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot
Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip some of its tests during boot up for faster system boot.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Boot on LAN1/LAN2
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Quiet Boot
This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer's full-screen logo. When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead of the full-screen logo.
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Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay to the booting sequence. This delay ensures that the logo is displayed for a sufficient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this BIOS feature for a faster boot-up time.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
AddOn ROM Display Mode
This item is used to determine the display mode when an optional ROM is initialized during POST. When set to [Force BIOS], the display mode used by AMI BIOS is used. Select [Keep Current] if you want to use the display mode of optional ROM.
The choice: Force BIOS, Keep Current.
Bootup Num-Lock
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
The choice: Off, On.
PS/2 Mouse support
Select [Enabled] if you need to use a PS/2-interfaced mouse in the operating system.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled, Auto.
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error
When this setting is set to [Enabled] and the boot sequence encounters an error, it asks you to press F1. If disabled, the system continues to boot without waiting for you to press any keys.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Set this option to [Disabled] to prevent the message as follows:
Hit Del if you want to run setup
It will prevent the message from appearing on the first BIOS screen when the computer boots. Set it to [Enabled] when you want to run the BIOS Setup Utility.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
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Interrupt 19 Capture
Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When enabled, this BIOS feature allows the ROM BIOS of these host adaptors to "capture" Interrupt 19 during the boot process so that drives attached to these adaptors can function as bootable disks. In addition, it allows you to gain access to the host adaptor's ROM setup utility, if one is available.
When disabled, the ROM BIOS of these host adaptors will not be able to "cap ture" Interrupt 19. Therefore, you will not be able to boot operating systems from any bootable disks attached to these host adaptors. Nor will you be able to gain access to their ROM setup utilities.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. First press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys (↑↓) to select the desired device, then press <＋>, <－> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move it up/down in the priority list.
The choice: (Network: IBA GE Slot 00C8 v1324), Disabled.
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Removable Drives
1st Drive
This setting allows users to set the priority of the removable devices. First press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys (↑↓) to select the desired device, then press <＋>, <－> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move it up/down in the priority list.
The choice: 1st FLOPPY DEVICE, Disabled.
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4.6 Security
Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.
Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password
Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password.
User Password / Change User Password
User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to set or change the user password.
Boot Sector Virus Protection
Boot Sector Virus Protection.
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
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4.7 Chipset
This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge.
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North Bridge Chipset Configuration
DRAM Frequency
The choice: Auto, 400 MHz, 533MHz.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
The choice: Disable, Enable.
Internal Graphics Mode Select
Select the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device.
The choice: Disable, Enabled, 1MB, Enabled, 8MB.
PEG Port
This setting allows you to select whether to use the on-chip graphics processor or the PCI Express card. When set to [Auto], the BIOS checks to see if a PCI Express graphics card is installed. If it detects that a PCI Express graphics card is present, the motherboard boots up using that card. Otherwise, it defaults to the onboard graphics processor.
The choice: Auto, Disabled.
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PEG Force x1
The choice: Disabled, Enable.
Chipset Thermal Throttling
This Enables or Disables Chipset Thermal Throttling
The choice: Disable, Enable.
DT in SPD
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
TS on DIMM
The choice: Disabled, Enabled.
Video Function Configuration
DVMT Mode Select
Intel's Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dynamically allocate memory resources according to the demands of the system at any point in time. The key idea in DVMT is to improve the efficiency of the memory allocated to either system or graphics processor.
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It is recommended that you set this BIOS feature to DVMT Mode for maximum performance. Setting it to DVMT Mode ensures that system memory is dynamically allocated for optimal balance between graphics and system performance.
The choice: Fixed Mode, DVMT Mode, Combo Mode.
DVMT/FIXED Memory
When set to DVMT/FIXED Mode, the graphics driver will allocate a fixed amount of memory as dedicated graphics memory, as well as allow more system memory to be dynamically allocated between the graphics processor and the operating system.
The choice: 64MB, 128MB, Maximum DVMT.
Boot Display Device
The choice: Auto, CRT, TV, DVI, CRT&DVI, LVDS, CRT&LVDS.
Flat Panel Type
The choice: 640x480 18 bit, 800x600 18 bit, 1024x768 18 bit, 1280x1024 18-Dual,
1400x1050 18-Dual, 1600x1200 18-Dual, 1280x768 18 bit, 1680x1050 18-Dual, 1920x1200 18-Dual, 1280x800 18 bit, 1280x600 18 bit, 2048x1536 18-Dual.
Local Flat Panel Scaling
The choice: Auto, Forced Scaling, Disabled.
TV Connector
The choice: Auto, Composite, Component, Composite & RGB, A-Video, SCART
Composite, SCART Compos & RGB, SCART Compos & S-Video, SMPTE253 Compos. RGB.
TV Standard
The choice: VBIOS-Default, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SMPTE240M, ITU-R television,
SMPTE295M, SMPTE296M, EIA-770.2, EIA-770.3.
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South Bridge Configuration
USB Functions
This setting specifies the function of the onboard USB control
The choice: Disabled, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports, 8 USB Ports.
USB 2.0 Controller
This setting specifies the function of the onboard USB control
The choice: Disabled, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports, 8 USB Ports.
Audio Controller
The choice: Auto, Azalia, Disabled
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PRO-NIC Controller
The choice: Enabled, Disabled.
SMBUS Controller
The choice: Enabled, Disabled.
SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width
The choice: 4 to 5 seconds, 3 to 4 seconds, 2 to 3 seconds, 1 to 2 seconds.
PICE Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
The choice: Auto, Enabled, Disabled.
PICE High Priority Port
The choice: Disable, Port 0, Port 1, Port 2, Port 3, Port 4, Port 5.
PICE Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 IOxAPIC Enable
The choice: Enabled, Disabled.
ASF Support
The choice: Enabled, Disabled.
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4.8 Exit
This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.
Exit Saving Changes
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.
Discard Changes and Exit
Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.
Discard Changes
Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.
Load Optimal Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the SBC manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the SBC.
Load Failsafe Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
This chapter provides a few useful tips to quickly get WADE-8170 running with success. As basic hardware installation has been addressed in Chapter 2, this chapter will primarily focus on system integration issues, in terms of BIOS setting, and OS diagnostics.
5.1 Hardware Quick Installation
DC 12V Power Input
WADE-8170 supports DC12V input only.
Serial ATA and IDE Hard Disk Setting
Unlike IDE bus, each Serial ATA channel can only connect to one SATA hard disk at a time; there are total two connectors, J14 and J15. The installation of Serial ATA is simpler and easier than IDE, because SATA hard disk doesn’t require setting up Master and Slave, which can reduce mistake of hardware installation.
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5.2 BIOS Setting
It is assumed that users have correctly adopted modules and connected all the devices cables required before turning on DC 12V power. 200-pin DDR2 SDRAM, keyboard, mouse, SATA hard disk, VGA connector, device power cables, ATX accessories are good examples that deserve attention. With no assurance of properly and correctly accommodating these modules and devices, it is very possible to encounter system failures that result in malfunction of any device.
To make sure that you have a successful start with WADE-8170, it is recommended, when going with the boot-up sequence, to hit “DEL” key and enter the BIOS setup menu to tune up a stable BIOS configuration so that you can wake up your system far well.
Loading the default optimal setting
When prompted with the main setup menu, please scroll down to “Load Optimal Defaults”, press “Enter” and “Y” to load in default optimal BIOS setup. This will
force your BIOS setting back to the initial factory configuration. It is recommended to do this so you can be sure the system is running with the BIOS setting that Portwell has highly endorsed. As a matter of fact, users can load the default BIOS setting any time when system appears to be unstable in boot up sequence.
Auto Detect Hard Disks
In the BIOS => Standard CMOS setup menu, pick up any one from Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE ports, and press “Enter”. Setup the selected IDE port and its access mode to “Auto”. This will force system to automatically pick up the IDE devices that are being connected each time system boots up.
Improper disable operation
There are too many occasions where users disable a certain device/feature in one application through BIOS setting. These variables may not be set back to the original values when needed. These devices/features will certainly fail to be detected.
When the above conditions happen, it is strongly recommended to check the BIOS settings. Make sure certain items are set as they should be. These include the COM1/ COM2 ports, USB ports, external cache, on-board VGA and Ethernet.
It is also very common that users would like to disable a certain device/port to release IRQ resource. A few good examples are
Disable COM1 serial port to release IRQ #4 Disable COM2 serial port to release IRQ #3 Etc…
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A quick review of the basic IRQ mapping is given below for your reference.
IRQ# Description
IRQ #0 System Timer IRQ #1 Keyboard Event IRQ #2 Usable IRQ IRQ #3 COM2 IRQ #4 COM1 IRQ #5 Usable IRQ IRQ #6 Diskette Event IRQ #7 Usable IRQ IRQ #8 Real-Time Clock
IRQ #9 Usable IRQ IRQ #10 Usable IRQ IRQ #11 Usable IRQ IRQ #12 IBM Mouse Event IRQ #13 Coprocessor Error IRQ #14 Hard Disk Event IRQ #15 Usable IRQ
It is then very easy to find out which IRQ resource is ready for additional peripherals. If IRQ resource is not enough, please disable some devices listed above to release further IRQ numbers.
5.3 Ordering Setting
PER-4110R
One slot PCI-E x1 to PCI-Ex1
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5.4 FAQ
Symptom: SBC keeps beeping, and no screen has shown.
Solution: In fact, each beep sound represents different definition of error message.
Please refer to table as following:
Beep sounds Meaning Action
One long beep with one short beeps
DRAM error Change DRAM or reinstall it
One long beep constantly DRAM error Change DRAM or reinstall it One long beep with two short beeps
Monitor or Display Card error
Please check Monitor connector whether it inserts properly
Beep rapidly Power error warning Please check Power mode setting
Information & Support
Question:I forget my password of system BIOS, what am I supposed to do?
Answer: You can simply short 2-3 pins on JP2 to clean your password.
Note:
Please visit our technical web site at http://www.portwell.com.tw For additional technical information, which is not covered in this manual, you can mail to tsd@mail.portwell.com.tw or you can also send mail to our sales, they wull be very delighted to forward them to us.
Appendix A
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System Memory Address Map
Each On-board device in the system is assigned a set of memory addresses, which also can be identical of the device. The following table lists the system memory address used for your reference.
Memory Area Size Device Description
0000-003F 1K Interrupt Area 0040-004F 0.3K BIOS Data Area 0050-006F 0.5K System Data 0070-0E2E 54K DOS 0E2F-0F6B 5K Program Area 0F6C-9EFF 574K [Available]
= Conventional memory ends at 636K = 9F00-9FBF 3K Extended BIOS Area 9FC0-9FFF 1K Unused A000-AFFF 64K VGA Graphics B000-B7FF 32K Unused B800-BFFF 32K VGA Text C000-CEBF 59K Video ROM CEC0-EFFF 133K Unused F000-FFFF 64K System ROM HMA 64K First 64K Extended
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Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)
Peripheral devices can use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board.
IRQ# Current Use Default Use
IRQ 0 System ROM System Timer IRQ 1 System ROM Keyboard Event IRQ 2 [Unassigned] Usable IRQ IRQ 3 System ROM COM2 IRQ 4 System ROM COM1 IRQ 5 [Unassigned] Usable IRQ IRQ 6 System ROM Diskette Event IRQ 7 [Unassigned] Usable IRQ IRQ 8 System ROM Real-Time Clock
IRQ 9 [Unassigned] Usable IRQ IRQ 10 [Unassigned] Usable IRQ IRQ 11 [Unassigned] Usable IRQ IRQ 12 System ROM IBM Mouse Event IRQ 13 System ROM Coprocessor Error IRQ 14 System ROM Hard Disk Event IRQ 15 [Unassigned] Usable IRQ
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