CM901-B COM Express Basic Module User’s Manual A22400220 1 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup ............................................................... 33 Overview ..................................................................................................... 33 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 34 Main .......................................................................................................... 34 Advanced .............................................................
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 CM901-B board One DVD One QR (Quick Reference) Optional Items • • • • • COM331-B carrier board kit Cable kit for carrier board Heat spreader: TBD Heat spreader with heat sink and fan: TBD Heat sink with fan: TBD The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor Chipset • AMD® Embedded R-Series APUs : R-464L Quad-core 2.3GHz, 35W : R-460H Quad-core 1.9GHz, 35W : R-272F Dual-core 2.7GHz, 35W : R-268D Dual-core 2.
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. CM901-B is a COM Express Basic module. The dimension is 95mm x 125mm. 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 CM901-B module.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout LVDS (Dual Channel) (SW1) ON 1 4 DP to LVDS TRANSLATOR CH7511B PGA (FS1r2) Socket AMD A70M DISPLAY Port SWITCH PI3VDP12412 DDR3_2 SODIMM Power-on Select (JP1) DP0 PCIe GEN2 (1x4 or 4x1) GPP 0,1,2,3 CMOS Backup EEPROM CH7511B SSD (optional) 1 Processor CORE CORE CORE CORE B A DDR3_1 SODIMM 1 DDI Port 2 5 SM Bus 800~1600MT/s AMD Embedded R-Series APUs Graphics CORE Memory Controller PCIe GEN2 2 x16 DDI Port 1
Chapter 3 Bottom View 14.00 Mechanical Diagram 2.00 0.00 121.00 117.00 87.00 50.80 0.00 4.00 4.00 34.20 0.00 70.20 12.50 CM901-B Module with Heat Sink CM901-B Module 91.00 87.00 91.00 87.00 95.00 87.00 95.00 Top View 95.00 87.00 45.34 0.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 125.00 4.00 121.00 117.00 76.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 Ø2.70(*7 pcs) 76.00 83.00 34.20 24.20 Heat sink with fan 2.00 Module PCB Bottom View 3.50 Module PCB The height of the highest parts 8.00 1.60 14.
Chapter 3 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. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Chapter 3 Installing the DIMM Module 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. Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. 1.
Chapter 3 CPU 5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Overview Gold triangular mark The system board is equipped with a surface mount rPGA 988B CPU socket. Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. Pin 1 Installing the CPU Screw in locked position 1.
Chapter 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors CPU Fan Connector The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CM901-B 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 CM901-B 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 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 A22 A23 A24 A25 A26 A27 A28 A29 A30 A31 A32 A33 A34 A35 A36 A37 A38 A39 A40 A41 A42 A43 A44 A45 A46 A47 A48 A49 A50 A51 A52 A53 A54 A55 RowA GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI3GBE0_MDI3+ GBE0_LINK100# GBE0_LINK1000# GBE0_MDI2GBE0_MDI2+ GBE0_LINK# GBE0_MDI1GBE0_MDI1+ GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI0GBE0_MDI0+ GBE0_CTREF SUS_S3# SATA0_TX+ SATA0_TXSUS_S4# SATA0_RX+ SATA0_RXGND (FIXED) SATA2_TX+ SATA2_TXSUS_S5# SATA2_RX+ SATA2_
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 Pin Type O CMOS O CMOS I/O CMOS O CMOS I/O CMOS I/O CMOS I/O CMOS Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.
GBE0_LINK100# A4 GBE0_LINK1000# A5 GBE0_CTREF A14 OD CMOS OD CMOS REF 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V GND min 3.
SATA2_RX+ SATA2_RXSATA3_TX+ SATA3_TXSATA3_RX+ SATA3_RXATA_ACT# A25 A26 B22 B23 B25 B26 A28 I SATA I SATA O SATA O SATA I SATA I SATA I/O CMOS AC coupled on AC coupled on AC coupled on AC coupled on AC coupled on AC coupled on 3.3V / 3.3V Module Module Module Module Module Module Serial ATA or SAS Channel 2 receive differential pair. Chapter 3 Serial ATA or SAS Channel 3 transmit differential pair. Serial ATA or SAS Channel 3 receive differential pair.
PCIE_RX6PCIE_TX7+ PCIE_TX7PCIE_RX7+ PCIE_RX7PCIE0_CK_REF+ PCIE0_CK_REF- C20 D22 D23 C22 C23 A88 A89 PCI Express Chapter 3 Differential Transmit Pairs 7 O PCIE AC coupled on Module N.C. I PCIE AC coupled off Module N.C. PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 7 O PCIE PCIE Reference clock output for all PCI Express and PCI Express Graphics lanes.
PCIE_RX6PEG_TX8+ PCIE_TX7+ PEG_TX8PCIE_TX7PEG_RX8+ PCIE_RX7+ PEG_RX8PCIE_RX7PEG_TX9+ PCIE0_CK_REF+ PEG_TX9PCIE0_CK_REFPEG_RX9+ C20 D78 D22 D79 D23 C78 C22 C79 C23 D81 A88 D82 A89 C81 O PCIE O PCIE AC coupled on Module AC coupled on Module N.C. I PCIE I PCIE AC coupled off Module AC coupled off Module N.C.
Chapter 3 DDI Signals Descriptions Signal DDI1_PAIR0+/SDVO1_RED+ DDI1_PAIR0-/SDVO1_REDDDI1_PAIR1+/SDVO1_GRN+ DDI1_PAIR1-/SDVO1_GRNDDI1_PAIR2+/SDVO1_BLU+ DDI1_PAIR2-/SDVO1_BLUDDI1_PAIR3+/SDVO1_CK+ DDI1_PAIR3-/SDVO1_CK- Pin# D26 D27 D29 D30 D32 D33 D36 D37 DDI1_PAIR4+/SDVO1_INT+ C25 DDI1_PAIR4-/SDVO1_INTDDI1_PAIR5+/SDVO1_TVCLKIN+ DDI1_PAIR5-/SDVO1_TVCLKINDDI1_PAIR6+/SDVO1_FLDSTALL+ DDI1_PAIR6-/SDVO1_FLDSTALL- C26 C29 C30 C15 C16 DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+/SDVO1_CTRLCLK D15 DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX-/SDVO1_CTRLDATA D
ExpressCard Signals Descriptions Signal EXCD0_CPPE# EXCD1_CPPE# EXCD0_PERST# EXCD1_PERST# Pin# A49 B48 A48 B47 Chapter 3 Pin Type I CMOS Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V /3.3V PU/PD PU 10k to 3.3V Description PCI ExpressCard: PCI Express capable card request, active low, one per card O CMOS 3.3V /3.3V Pin Type I/O USB Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V Suspend/3.3V I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 1 I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 2 I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.
O PCIE USB_SSTX0+ D4 ExpressCard Signals Descriptions USB_SSTX0D3 Signal Pin# Type IPin PCIE USB_SSRX0+ C4 I CMOS EXCD0_CPPE# A49 USB_SSRX0C3 B48 EXCD1_CPPE# O PCIE USB_SSTX1+ D7 EXCD0_PERST# A48 O CMOS USB_SSTX1D6 EXCD1_PERST# B47 I PCIE USB_SSRX1+ C7 USB_SSRX1C6 USB Signals Descriptions O PCIE USB_SSTX2+ D10 Signal Pin# Pin Type USB_SSTX2D9 USB USB0+ A46 USB_SSRX2+ C10 II/O PCIE USB0A45 USB_SSRX2C9 I/OPCIE USB USB1+ B46 O USB_SSTX3+ D13 USB_SSTX3D12 USB1B45 II/O PCIE USB_SSRX3+ C13 USB USB2+ A43 USB_SSRX3
LVDS_B_CK+ LVDS_B_CKLVDS_VDD_EN LVDS_BKLT_EN LVDS_BKLT_CTRL LVDS_I2C_CK LVDS_I2C_DAT B81 B82 A77 B79 B83 A83 A84 O LVDS LVDS O CMOS O CMOS O CMOS I/O OD I/O OD 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V Pin Type I/O CMOS Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V / 3.3V O CMOS I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V 3.3V / 3.3V I/O CMOS O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V 3.3V / 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V LPC serial interrupt LPC clock output - 33MHz nominal Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.
3.3V. The Module shall provide a minimum of 100mA on SPI_POWER. Chapter 3 shall use less than 100mA of SPI_POWER. SPI_POWER Carriers shall only be used to power SPI devices on the Carrier BIOS_DIS0# BIOS_DIS1# A34 B88 I CMOS NA Selection straps to determine the BIOS boot device. The Carrier should only float these or pull them low, please refer to COM Express Module Base Specification Revision 2.1 for strapping options of BIOS disable signals.
Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal PWRBTN# Pin# B12 Pin Type I CMOS Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU/PD PU 10K to 3.3VSB Description A falling edge creates a power button event. Power button events can be used to bring a system out of S5 soft off and other suspend states, as well as powering the system down. SYS_RESET# B49 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB Reset button input. Active low request for Module to reset and reboot.
THRM# THRMTRIP# SMB_CK SMB_DAT SMB_ALERT# B35 A35 B13 B14 B15 I CMOS O CMOS I/O OD I/O OD I CMOS 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V / 3.3V / 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Suspend/3.3V Suspend/3.3V Pin Type O CMOS Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V / 3.3V I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU PU PU PU 8.2K to 3.3V 10K to 3.3V 2.2K to 2.2K to Input from off-Module temp sensor indicating an over-temp situation. Chapter 3 output indicating that the CPU has entered thermal shutdown. Active low System Management Bus bidirectional clock line.
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. Top View of the Heat Sink Standby Power LED This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode. 1 Bottom View of the Heat Sink 3 2 • “1”, “2” and “3” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CM901-B.
Chapter 3 Installing CM901-B onto a Carrier Board 2. Now install the module and heatsink assembly onto the carrier board. The photo below shows the locations of the mounting holes on carrier board. Important: The carrier board (COM331-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 CM901-B onto the carrier board of your choice. Mounting hole • To download COM331-B datasheet and manual 1.
Chapter 3 4. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw. 6. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts already fixed in place. Bolts Bolts 7. Position the heat sink on top of CM901-B with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with CM901-B’s mounting holes. Insert one of the provided long screws into the mounting hole shown in the photo below. 5.
Chapter 3 8. From the bottom of the board, fasten the provided bolt into the screw and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on CM901-B. 10. Press CM901-B down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of the carrier board. CM901-B Carrier board Fan connector 11. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CM901-B with heat sink to the carrier board. The photo below shows the locations of the long/short mounting screws. Bolt 9.
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - 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 4 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 4 ACPI Settings Trusted Computing This section is used to configure the ACPI settings. This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. 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 DFI Wakeup Configuration PC Health Status This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. This section displays hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced DFI Wakeup ACPI Power Management Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced About resume by PME (PCI, PCIE, LAN). System Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU FAN Speed VCore APU_VDDNB +1.5V DDR3 +1.20V +1.
Chapter 4 CPU Configuration Node 0 Information This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Socket 0: AMD R-464L APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Dual Core Running @ 2343 MHz 600mV Max Speed: 2300 MHz Intended Speed: 2300 MHz Min Speed: 900 MHz Microcode Patch Level: 600110a Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 DDR3 Voltage Setting IDE Configuration This section is used to configure the DDR3 Voltage Setting. 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. Advanced DDR3 Voltage Setting [1.5V] IDE Configuration DDR3 Voltage Setting.
Chapter 4 USB Configuration Onboard VGA Setting This section is used to configure USB. This section displays the onboard VGA setting. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse Legacy USB Support EHCI Hand-off Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Display Port3 TO VGA Mode Display Port2 TO LVDS Mode Enables Legacy USB support.
Chapter 4 UEFI PXE Network Stack This section displays the UEFI PXE. This section configures settings relevant to the network stack. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced UEFI PXE Driver [Disabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or Disable UEFI PXE Driver. Network Stack [Disable Link] Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 Ipv4 PXE Support WatchDog Configuration When enabled, Ipv4 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Ipv6 PXE Support When enabled, Ipv6 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. WatchDog1 function [Disabled] WatchDog2 function [Disabled] Enable/Disable IT8518 WatchDog Timer. Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 Chipset South Bridge This section configures relevant chipset functions. Main South North Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset AMD Reference Code Version: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Options for SATA Coniguration. SATA Configuration SB USB Configuration SB HD Azalia Configuration South Bridge Parameters Bridge Bridge Trinity PI 1.0.0.
Chapter 4 SB SATA Configuration SB USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset [Enabled] [Native IDE] Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 North Bridge Configuration GFX Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset North Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset GFX Configuration. GFX Configuration GFX Configuration Memory Information Total Memory: 2032 MB (DDR3) Configuration Information Primary Video Device [NB PCIe slot Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Select Primary Video Device that BIOS will use to for output.
Chapter 4 Memory Configuration Socket 0 Information Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Hole Remapping Socket 0 Information Memory Hole Remapping Memory Configuration Starting Address: 0 KB Ending Address: 2097151 KB [Enabled] DIMM0: Not Present DIMM1: size=2048 MB, speed=533 MHz Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 Boot CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State 1 [On] Quiet Boot [Disabled] Main Save & Exit Advanced Chipset Boot Launch CSM Boot Option Filter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy Launch Video OpROM policy Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
Chapter 4 Save & Exit Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights.
Chapter 4 Updating the BIOS Save as User Defaults To save changes done so far as user default, select this field and then press . A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to save values as user default. 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. Restore User Defaults To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press .
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Supported Software AMD Embedded GPU and Chipset Software Installation The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Utility To install the driver, click “AMD Embedded GPU and Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.
Chapter 5 Intel LAN Driver 3. Click Express and then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Install Drivers and Sofeware. 2. Setup is now ready to install the LAN driver. Click Next. 4. After completing installation, click Finish. 3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click Next. 50 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Realtek Audio Driver (optional) 4. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next. To install the driver, click “Realtek Audio Driver” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next. 2. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you finish a step. 5. Click Install to begin the installation. 3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.
Chapter 5 AMD RAIDXpert 4. Click Next to install or click Browse to select another folder. To install the driver, click “AMD RAIDXpert” on the main menu. 1. Under the Language Support section, select the language you would like the installation to display and then click OK. 2. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. Click External Http Security and then click Next. 3. Click “I accept the terms of the license agreement” then click Next. 6. Click Install to begin installation.
Chapter 5 F6 Floppy 7. Click Finish to exit installation. 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. 1. Insert a blank floppy diskette. 2. Locate for the drivers in the CD then copy them to the floppy diskette. The CD includes drivers for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The path to the drivers are shown below.
Chapter 5 TPM Driver and Tools (optional) 4. Enter the necessary information and then click Next. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. Read the message and click OK. 5. Select a setup type and then click Next. 2. The setup program is preparing to install the driver. 6. Click Install. 3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. 54 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Optional) 7. The setup program is currently installing the software. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 4” on the main menu. 1. Click “I have read and accept the license terms” and then click Install. 8. Click Finish. 2. The setup program is currently installing the software. 55 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 DFI Utility 3. Click Finish. DFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, 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 install the DFI Utility drifer. Click Next. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next. 56 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
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. 5. After completing installation, click Finish. 57 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. 58 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. 60 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. 61 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 69 Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.
Appendix E PEI Beep Codes DXE Status Codes 70 Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.
Appendix E 71 Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.
Appendix E OEM-Reserved Status Code Ranges DXE Beep Codes ACPI/ASL Status Codes 72 Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.
