CD9A3 Series COM Express Mini User’s Manual A25500308 1 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.
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Table of Contents AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 25 Main .......................................................................................................... 25 Advanced ................................................................................................... 26 Chipset ...................................................................................................... 30 Boot............................................
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 CD9A3 board One DVD One QR (Quick Reference) Optional Items • • • COM100-B carrier board kit Heat sink Heat sink with fan The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor Chipset • CD9A3-25B20: - Intel® AtomTM D2550, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 10W TDP, dual-core - Cooling option: heatsink with cooling fan • CD9A3-28B20: - Intel® AtomTM N2800, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 6.5W TDP, dual-core - Cooling option: heatsink (fanless solution) • CD9A3-26B20: - Intel® AtomTM N2600, 1.6GHz, 2x 512K L2, 3.
Chapter 1 Features • Watchdog Timer 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. • DDR3 DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. The advantages of DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power than DDR2.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - Concept COM Express Module Standards The figure below shows the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules. CD9A3 Series is a COM Express Mini. The dimension is 84mm x 55mm. Common for all Form Factors Extended only Basic only Compact only Compact and Basic only Mini only 106.00 Extended Compact 91.00 Basic 70.00 51.00 Mini 18.00 6.00 0.00 4.00 151.00 121.00 91.00 80.00 74.20 16.50 4.00 0.00 8 Chapter 2 Concept www.dfi.
Chapter 2 Specification Comparison Table The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the CD9A3 Series module.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout ICS 9VRS4339BKLFT DDR3 DDR3 DDR3 Processor VR12/IMVP7 DDR3 IT8518 VG CORE LVDS (24 bit, Single Channel) Standby Power LED Intel Atom COM Express Type 10 Board to Board Connector Intel Intel NM10 NM10 D2550/ N2800/ N2600 CPU fan 1 SSD (optional) SPI Flash BIOS Top View DDR3 DDR3 DDR3 DDR3 Intel WGI210AT B110 B1 Memory Controller CK505 DDR3 8x total 2GB DDR3 800/1066MHz non-ECC Single Channel DMI 4x/2x (Direct M
Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram Bottom View CD9A3 Series Module with Heat Sink Ø2.70(*4 pcs) 5.80 0.00 63.50 CD9A3 Series Module 2.00 0.00 51.00 47.00 51.00 47.00 43.50 40.00 85.00 4.50 2.00 76.00 0.00 4.00 80.00 76.00 6.50 0.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 60.00 47.00 Top View Heatsink Module PCB Module PCB The height of the highest parts 3.50 8.00 Bottom View 2.00 0.00 5.80 0.00 63.50 Carrier Board Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board 43.50 40.00 4.50 76.
Chapter 3 Important: System Memory 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 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors CPU Fan Connector The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CD9A3 COM Express board to a carrier board. Connect the COM Express connectors (lcoated on the solder side of the board) to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board. Refer to the “Installing CD9A3 Series onto a Carrier Board” section for more information. Sense Power Ground 1 3 Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board.
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Row A Row A Row B Row B A1 GND (FIXED) B1 GND (FIXED) A31 GND (FIXED) A2 GBE0_MDI3- B2 GBE0_ACT# A32 A3 GBE0_MDI3+ B3 LPC_FRAME# A4 GBE0_LINK100# B4 A5 A6 Row A Row B GND (FIXED) A56 RSVD B56 AC/HDA _BITCLK B32 SPKR A57 GND B57 GPO2 A33 AC/HDA _SDOUT B33 I2C_CK A58 PCIE_TX3+ B58 PCIE_RX3+ LPC_AD0 A34 BIOS_DIS0# B34 I2C_DAT A59 PCIE_TX3- B59 PCIE_RX3- GBE0_LINK1000# B5 LPC_AD1 A35 THRMTRIP# B35 THRM# A60 GND (FIXED)
RX0+ B23 USB_SSTX0+ A78 LVDS_A3+ B78 DDI0_PAIR4- # B24 PWR_OK A79 LVDS_A3- B79 LVDS_BKLT_EN RX1- B25 USB-SSTX1- A80 GND (FIXED) B80 GND (FIXED) RX1+ W# B26 USB-SSTX1+ A81 LVDS_A_CK+ B81 DDI0_PAIR3+ B27 WDT A82 LVDS_A_CK- B82 DDI0_PAIR3LVDS_BKLT_CTRL ACT# B28 AC/HDA _SDIN2 A83 LVDS_I2C_CK B83 _SYNC B29 AC/HDA _SDIN1 A84 LVDS_I2C_DAT B84 VCC_5V_SBY _RST# B30 B Row AC/HDA _SDIN0 Row A85 A GPI3 B85 B Row VCC_5V_SBY XED) RSVD VCC_5V_SBY B1 B31 GND (FIXED) A
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Signal Description Pin Types I Input to the Module O Output from the Module I/O Bi-directional input / output signal OD Open drain output AC97/HDA Signals Descriptions Signal AC/HAD_RST# AC/HDA_SYNC AC/HDA_BITCLK AC/HDA_SDOUT AC/HDA_SDIN2 AC/HDA_SDIN1 AC/HDA_SDIN0 Pin# A30 A29 A32 A33 B28 B29 B30 Gigabit Ethernet Signals Descriptions Signal GBE0_MDI0+ GBE0_MDI0GBE0_MDI1+ GBE0_MDI1GBE0_MDI2+ GBE0_MDI2GBE0_MDI3+ GBE0_MDI3- Pin# A13 A12 A10 A9 A7 A6 A3 A2 Pin Type O CMO
Chapter 3 ExpressCard Signals Descriptions Signal EXCD0_CPPE# EXCD1_CPPE# EXCD0_PERST# EXCD1_PERST# DDI Signals Descriptions Pin# A49 B48 A48 B47 Signal DDI1_PAIR0+/DP0_LANE0+ DDI1_PAIR0-/DP0_LANE0DDI1_PAIR1+/DP0_LANE1+ DDI1_PAIR1-/DP0_LANE1DDI1_PAIR2+/DP0_LANE2+ DDI1_PAIR2-/DP0_LANE2DDI1_PAIR3+/DP0_LANE3+ DDI1_PAIR3-/DP0_LANE3- Pin# B71 B72 B73 B74 B75 B76 B81 B82 DDI1_PAIR4+ B77 DDI1_PAIR4DDI1_PAIR5+ DDI1_PAIR5DDI1_PAIR6+ DDI1_PAIR6- B78 B91 B92 B93 B94 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance I CMOS 3.
Chapter 3 USB Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CD9A3 Series USB_0_1_OC# B44 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10k to 3.3VSB Connect to Overcurrent of USB Power Switch USB_2_3_OC# A44 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10k to 3.3VSB Connect to Overcurrent of USB Power Switch USB over-current sense, USB channels 2 and 3. A pull-up for this line shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB current monitor on the Carrier Board may drive this line low.
Chapter 3 SPI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SPI_CS# B97 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SPI_MISO A92 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SPI_MOSI A95 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SPI_CLK A94 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SPI_POWER A91 O 3.3V Suspend/3.
Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SUS_S4# A18 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V CD9A3 Series Carrier Board Description Indicates system is in Suspend to Disk state. Active low output. SUS_S5# A24 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V WAKE0# B66 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB PCI Express wake up signal. WAKE1# B67 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB General purpose wake up signal.
Chapter 3 Standby Power LED Cooling Option Heat Sink with Cooling Fan Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. Standby Power LED Top View of the Heat Sink This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode. 1 2 Bottom View of the Heat Sink • “1” and “3” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CD9A3 Series.
Chapter 3 Installing CD9A3 Series onto a Carrier Board 3. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw. Important: The carrier board (COM100-B) used in this section is for reference purpose only and may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install CD9A3 Series onto the carrier board of your choice. • To download COM100-B datasheet and manual 1.
Chapter 3 6. Grasping CD9A3 Series by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its mounting holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also align the COM Express connectors of the two boards to each other. 8. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CD9A3 Series with heat sink to the carrier board and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on CD9A3 Series. The photo below shows the locations of the long mounting screws.
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview KEYs Function Right and Left Arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu. Up and Down Arrows Moves the highlight up or down between submenus or fields. Exits to the BIOS setup utility + (plus key) Scrolls forward through the values or options of the hightlighted field. - (minus key) Scolls backward through the values or options of the hightlighted field.
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility Intel RC Version This section displays Intel Reference Code Version. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel RC Version Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 Advanced PCI Subsystem Settings This section configures PCI subsystem settings. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Chapter 4 ACPI Settings PC Health Status This section is used to configure the ACPI Settings. This section displays hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
Chapter 4 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 4 USB Configuration PPM Configuration This section is used to configure USB parameters. This section is used to configure PPM parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard Legacy USB Support EHCI Hand-off Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables Legacy USB support.
Chapter 4 Chipset WatchDog Configuration Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WatchDog function [Disabled] Enable/Disable IT8518 WatchDog Timer. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Host Bridge South Bridge Host Bridge Parameters Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 Host Bridge Memory Frequency and Timing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Frequency and Intel IGD Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Config memory frequency and timing settings. Timing [Enabled] MRC Fast Boot *********Memory Information******** Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#1 Enable or Disable MRC fast boot.
Chapter 4 South Bridge TPT Devices Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset TPT Devices SLP_S4 Assertion Width [1-2 Seconds] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Enable/ disable Intel(R) IO Controller Hub (TPT) devices. Azalia Controller [HD Audio] Select USB Mode UHCI #1 (ports 0 and 1) UHCI #2 (ports 2 and 3) UHCI #3 (ports 4 and 5) UHCI #4 (ports 6 and 7) USB 2.
Chapter 4 Boot Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Main Save & Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State 1 [On] Quiet Boot [Disabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.65 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [SATA SM: GLS85LS1....
Chapter 4 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 5 Chapter 5 - Supported Software Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (For Windows XP) The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.
Chapter 5 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 3. Click Exit. 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. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 36 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (For Windows XP) 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next. 4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup. 2. To start installation, click Next. 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect. 37 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows XP) 4. Setup is now installing the driver. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Select “Installs driver and application files“ and click Next. 5. Click “Yes” to restart this computer now. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 2. Read the license agreement. Then, select “I agree“ and click Install. 3.
Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7) 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and 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. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled.
Chapter 5 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”. Note: If the CD does not contain the LAN driver for Windows XP, please follow the steps listed below to install the i210AT LAN driver. 3.
Chapter 5 Audio Drivers (For COM100-B Carrier Board) Intel Rapid Storage Technology To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers (for COM100-B Carrier Board)” on the main menu. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next.
Chapter 5 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 7. Run the Intel Matrix Storage Console utility to view the hard drives’ configuration. 4. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 5. Setup is now installing the utility. Click Next to continue. 42 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 F6 Floppy DFI Utility 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. DFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, Watchdog and DIO. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu. 1. Insert a blank floppy diskette. 1. Setup is ready to install the DFI Utility drifer. Click Next. 2.
Chapter 5 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 3. Enter “User Name” and “Organization” information and then click Next. 4. Click Install to begin the installation. Information 5. After completing installation, click Finish. HW Health 44 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 WatchDog Backlight DIO 45 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 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. 46 Chapter 5 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. 48 Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.
Appendix A 11. 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. 12. Click Next. 49 Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.
Appendix A 15. 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. 16. 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 8. Click “Have Disk”. 11. 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. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. 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.
Appendix B Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code #include
Appendix C Appendix C - System Error Message 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. Error Messages One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST.
Appendix D Appendix D - Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. Troubleshooting Checklist 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. 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.
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.
Appendix E Appendix E - BIOS Status Code PEI Status Codes Status Code Ranges Standard Status Codes SEC Status Codes 57 Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.
Appendix E PEI Beep Codes DXE Status Codes 58 Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.
Appendix E 59 Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.
Appendix E OEM-Reserved Status Code Ranges DXE Beep Codes ACPI/ASL Status Codes 60 Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.
