CD951-C Series Embedded SBC 3.5” User’s Manual A21510239 1 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.
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Table of Contents Front Audio Connector ................................................................................ 20 Battery ....................................................................................................... 21 CompactFlash Socket .................................................................................. 21 Expansion Slot ............................................................................................ 22 Copyright.............................................
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu. It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit.
About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • • • • One One One One CD951-C board Serial ATA data cable DVD QR (Quick Reference) Optional Items • • • Serial ATA data cables USB port cable COM port cable The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Rare Panel I/O Ports Specifications Processor Chipset •CD951-C2550: - Intel® AtomTM D2550, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 10W TDP, dual-core - Cooling option: heatsink with cooling fan • CD951-C2800: - Intel® AtomTM N2800, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 6.5W TDP, dual-core - Cooling option: heatsink (fanless solution) • CD951-C2600: - Intel® AtomTM N2600, 1.6GHz, 2x 512K L2, 3.
Chapter 1 Features • Wake-On-PS/2 • Watchdog Timer This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate. Important: The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Board Layout Front panel 9 1 SATA Power Battery 1 COM2 10 9 1 COM5 1 2 1 9 10 2 10 9 USB 2-3 1 2 9 2 DIO Power 10 6 COM4 5 8 1 1 10 Standby power 9 LED COM6 SPI Flash BIOS 9 2 COM2 1 12 DIO USB 4-5 3 1 CompactFlash Socket 2 1 6 5 Select(JP3) 1 USB 0-1 10 Mini PCIe/mSATA select (JP8) Panel Power Select (JP2) 1 2 RS232/422/485 9 12 Fintek F81866 ON Intel NM10 USB 0-1 Power Select (JP4) LAN 1 Intel WG82574L 1 5 4 39 40
Chapter 2 Installing the DIM Module Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
Chapter 2 Jumper Settings 5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket. Clear CMOS JP7 3 2 1 1-2 On: Normal (default) 3 2 1 2-3 On: Clear CMOS 6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position.
Chapter 2 USB Power Select Panel Power Select USB 2-5 (JP6) 1 2 3 1-2 On: +5V (default) USB 0-1 (JP4) 1 2 3 2-3 On: +5V_ standby 1 1 2 2 3 3 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: +5V_ (default) standby JP2 These jumpers are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system. Important: If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A.
Chapter 2 LVDS Panel Select Power-on Select SW2 3 JP5 LVDS Panel Select Channel SW2 800x600 6/18 bit Single 1-4 On 1024x768 6/18 bit Single 2-4 On, 1 Off 1024x768 8/24 bit Single 1,3,4 On, 2 Off 1280x768 6/18 bit Single 3-4 On, 1-2 Off 1280x800 6/18 bit Single 1,2,4 On, 3 Off 1280x960 6/18 bit Single 2,4 On, 1,3 Off 1280x1024 8/24 bit Dual 1,4 On, 2,3 Off 1366x768 6/18 bit Single 4 On, 1-3 Off 1366x768 8/24 bit Single 1-3 On, 4 Off 1440x900 8/24 bit Dual 2-3 O
Chapter 2 COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select Mini PCIe/mSATA Select JP8 COM 2 12 10 3 1 JP3 1-4-7-10, 2-5-8-11 On: Mini PCIe (default) 12 10 3 1 2-5-8-11, 3-6-9-12 On: mSATA JP3 is used to configure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. JP8 is used to select the configure Mini PCIe signal. The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting.
Chapter 2 Rear Panel I/O Ports COM1 USB 0-1 LAN 1 LAN 2 COM (Serial) Ports COM 2 VGA COM 3 DC-IN COM 1 COM 6 COM 4 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • • • • • COM 5 1 COM port 2 USB ports 2 LAN ports VGA 12V DC-in COM 1, COM 3 to COM 6: RS232 2 1 10 9 COM2 : RS232/422/485 COM1, COM 3 to COM 6 are fixed at RS232. The pin function of COM 2 ports will vary according to JP3’s setting. Refer to “COM2 RS232/ RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information.
Chapter 2 USB Ports RJ45 LAN Ports USB 2.0 USB 2-3 USB 4-5 Key USB 0 9 1 10 2 LAN 1 LAN 2 N. C. GND +Data -Data VCC USB 2.0 GND +Data -Data VCC USB 1 USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. Features • The system board is equipped with two onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports (USB 0-1). The two 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports (USB 2-3/ USB 4-5).
Chapter 2 VGA Port DC-in 12V VGA DC-in This jack provides maximum of 60W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect a DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter with 12V DC output voltage. Using a voltage higher than the recommended one may fail to boot the system or cause damage to the system board. The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port.
Chapter 2 I/O Connectors LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector 39 1 40 2 1 LVDS LCD panel 8 LCD/Inverter power The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel. Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors.
Chapter 2 Digital I/O Connector SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors +12V Ground 5VSB +5V Digital I/O Power Connector +12V Ground Ground +5V SATA power Digital I/O 1 8 1 4 Digital I/O power 1 7 SATA 0 SATA 2.0 3Gb/s GND RXP RXN GND TXN TXP GND 4 1 Features The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors.
Chapter 2 Cooling Fan Connectors Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 Ground Power Sense 1 Ground Power Sense System fan CPU fan 1 2 Ground Signal The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.
Chapter 2 Front Audio Connector HDD-LED RESET-SW Front Panel Connector 2 1 Line OUT-L GND Line OUT-R Mic IN-R Mic IN-L PWR-LED 1 2 PWR-BTN 11 12 10 9 Line OUT-JD Key Mic-JD NC GND HDD-LED - HDD LED The front audio connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system. This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.
Chapter 2 Battery CompactFlash Socket Ground Battery CompactFlash Socket 1 battery The CompactFlashTM socket is used for inserting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is a small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely.
Chapter 2 Expansion Slot Mini PCI Express Mini PCIe Slot The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI. 22 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off.
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Main 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. The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Chapter 3 PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Power Management Configuration This section is used to configure the PCI Subsystem. This section is used to configure the ACPI Setting. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Option ROM Handling PCI ROM Priority V 2.05.
Chapter 3 CPU Configuration IDE Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. This section is used to configure IDE functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 USB Configuration Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure USB. This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 mouse Legacy USB Support EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables Legacy USB support.
Chapter 3 Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 6 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 PC Health Status Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 5 Configuration Serial Port Device Settings [Enabled] IO=3E0h; IRQ=5; Change Settings [Auto] This section displays the hardware health monitor. Select an Optimal Setting for Super IO device Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or Disable Smart Fan PC Health Status Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 3 JMB36X ATA Controller Configuration PPM Configuration This section is used to configure the serial port functions. This section is used to configure the PPM functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PATA Primary Master PATA Primary Slave JMB 368 ATA Controller Not Present Not Present Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 Chipset WatchDog Configuration This section is used to configure the watchdog functions. Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WatchDog Configuration WatchDog function WatchDog Timer Main Enable/Disable F81866 WatchDog Timer. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 Intel IGD Configuration Host Bridge This section is used to select the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Frequency and Intel IGD Configuration Config Memory Frequency and Time Settings. Timing *** Memory Information *** Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#1 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 South Bridge Select USB Mode This field is used to select the USB’s operation mode. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset TPT Devices PCI Express Root PCI Express Root PCI Express Root PCI Express Root Port Port Port Port SLP_S4 Assertion Widt High Speed Enable/ Disable Intel (R) IO Controller Hub (TPT) devices 0 1 2 3 If the USB device is a high speed device, it will operate in high speed mode.
Chapter 3 Boot Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Save & Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State 1 [On] Quiet Boot [Disabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.69 Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response [Force BIOS] [Postponed] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [SATA SM:WDC WD80...
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Security Save & Exit Reset the system after saving the changes. To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press .
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.
Chapter 4 Intel HD Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to exit setup. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled.
Chapter 4 Audio Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 5.
Chapter 4 Intel LAN Drivers 4. Click Install to begin the installation. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. After completing installation, click Finish. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”. 3. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next. 39 Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 4 Intel Rapid Storage Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now.” then click Finish.
Chapter 4 F6 Floppy Fintek HWMonitor Manager This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode. Fintek HWMonitor Manager provides information about the Temperature, Fan, Voltage, and Others information. To access the utility, click “Fintek HWMonitor Manager” on the main menu. ® 1.
Chapter 4 DFI Utility 4. After completing installation, click Finish. DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu. Note: If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility. 1. Setup is ready to instal the DFI Utility driver Click “Next”.
Chapter 4 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 3. Enter “User name” and “Organization” information then click “Next”. 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. 5. After completing installa tion, click “Finish”. 43 Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin installation. 3. Click Finish to exit installation. 44 Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.
Appendix A Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. nLite 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next. nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually required during installation is no longer needed. Note: The installation steps below are based on nLite version 1.4.9.
Appendix A 7. Click Next. 9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next. 10. Select only the drivers appropriate for the Windows version that you are using and then click OK. Integrating 64-bit drivers into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause file load errors and failed installation. 46 Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.
Appendix A 11. 12. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI controllers and then click OK. 13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation. 14. When the program is finished applying the changes, click Next. Click Next. 47 Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.
Appendix A 15. 16. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next. 17. You have finished customizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA controller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows XP. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section. Select the optical device and all other necessary settings and then click Next.
Appendix A AHCI 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next. The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6. 3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files supported by the motherboard chipset from Intel’s website. Transfer the downloaded driver files to C:\AHCI. 6.
Appendix A 11. 8. Click “Have Disk”. A warning message appeared because the selected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. 12. Click Finish. 13. The system’s settings have been changed. Windows XP requires that you restart the computer. Click Yes. 14. Enter the BIOS utility and modify the SATA controller from IDE to AHCI. By doing so, Windows will work normally with the SATA controller that is in AHCI mode. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.
Appendix B Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ;Software programming example: ;--------------------------------------------;(1) Enter Super IO Configuration mode ;--------------------------------------------MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,87H OUT DX,AL OUT DX,AL ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------;(2) Configuration Logical Device 7, register CRF5/CRF6 (WDT Control /WDT timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MO
Appendix C Appendix C - System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error. HDD initialization error. Error Messages Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
Appendix D Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes. 2.
Appendix D Hard Drive System Board Hard disk failure. 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set. 2.
