CR900-B COM Express Basic Module User’s Manual A20520442 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 CR900-B board One DVD One QR (Quick Reference) Optional Items • • • • COM330-B carrier board kit Heat spreader Heat sink with fan Heat spreader with heat sink and fan The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor Chipset • Socket G2 988B for: - 3rd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors (22nm process technology) : Intel® Core™ i7-3610QE (6M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W : Intel® Core™ i5-3610ME (3M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W : Intel® Core™ i3-3120ME (3M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W - 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors (32nm process technology) : Intel® Core™ i7-2710QE (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz); 45W : Intel® Core™ i5-2510E (3M Cache, up to 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. CR900-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 CR900-B module.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout DDR3 SODIMM DDR3_2 SODIMM 1 DDR3_1 SODIMM Socket G2 rPGA-988B CPU fan DDR3 SODIMM Channel A 1066/1333/ 1600MHz Channel B 1066/1333/ 1600MHz Intel QM77 IT8892E CORE IMVP7 (Vcore,Vgfx) 3rd Generation; Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 2nd Generation; Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3; Intel® Celeron™ CMOS Backup EEPROM SM Bus iTE Processor CORE CORE CORE Graphics CORE PEG 16x LANES Memory Controller DMI x4 (Direct Media Interface) Intel® FD
Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram CR900-B Module (Top View) CR900-B Module with Heat Sink 121.00 117.00 87.00 0.00 4.00 91.00 87.00 43.67 95.00 34.70 91.00 87.00 95.00 87.00 Top View 95.00 87.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 76.00 0.00 4.00 76.00 37.41 4.00 121.00 117.00 125.00 Ø2.70(*7 pcs) Cooler 36.70 34.70 24.70 Module PCB 1.60 2.00 3.50 Module PCB The height of the highest parts standoff Bottom View CarrierBoard 5.0 or 8.
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 one. 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 The system board is equipped with a surface mount rPGA 988B CPU socket. Important: Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins. Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only. Gold triangular mark Pin 1 Installing the CPU 1.
Chapter 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors CPU Fan Connector The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CR900-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 CR900-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.
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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 Gigabit Ethernet Signals Descriptions Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.
GBE0_LINK100# A4 GBE0_LINK1000# A5 OD CMOS OD CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V GBE0_CTREF REF GND min 3.3V max N.C. Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD I/O CMOS 3.3V / 5V A14 IDE Signals Descriptions Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 100 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low. Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 1000 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low. Reference voltage for Carrier Board Ethernet channel 0 magnetics center tap.
SATA2_TX- A23 O SATA Serial ATA or SAS Channel 2 transmit differential pair. AC coupled on Module SATA2_RX+ A25 I SATA AC coupled on Module SATA2_RX- A26 I SATA AC coupled on Module SATA3_TX+ B22 O SATA AC coupled on Module SATA3_TX- B23 O SATA AC coupled on Module Chapter 3 Serial ATA or SAS Channel 2 receive differential pair. Serial ATA or SAS Channel 3 transmit differential pair.
PCIE_TX4+ PCIE_TX4PCIE_RX4+ PCIE_RX4PCIE_TX5+ PCIE_TX5PCIE_RX5+ PCIE_RX5PCIE0_CK_REF+ A55 A56 B55 B56 A52 A53 B52 B53 A88 PCIE0_CK_REF- A89 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# PEG_TX0+ D52 PEG_TX0D53 PEG_RX0+ C52 PEG_RX0C53 PEG_TX1+ D55 PEG_TX1D56 PEG_RX1+ C55 PEG_RX1C56 PEG_TX2+ D58 PEG_TX2D59 PEG_RX2+ C58 PEG_RX2C59 PEG_TX3+ D61 PEG_TX3D62 PEG_RX3+ C61 PEG_RX3C62 PEG_TX4+ D65 PEG_TX4D66 PEG_RX4+ C65 PEG_RX4C66 PEG_TX5+ D68 PEG_TX5D69 PEG_RX5+ C68 PEG_RX5C69 PEG_TX6+ D71 PEG_TX6D72 PEG_RX6+ C71 PEG_R
PEG_RX7+ C74 PCIE_TX4+ A55 IOPCIE PCIE PEG_RX7C75 PCIE_TX4A56 PEG_TX8+ D78 PCIE_RX4+ B55 O PCIE I PCIE PEG_TX8D79 PCIE_RX4B56 PEG_RX8+ C78 PCIE_TX5+ A52 IOPCIE PCIE PEG_RX8C79 PCIE_TX5A53 PEG_TX9+ D81 PCIE_RX5+ B52 O PCIE I PCIE PEG_TX9D82 PCIE_RX5B53 PEG_RX9+ C81 PCIE0_CK_REF+ A88 I PCIE O PCIE PEG_RX9C82 PCIE0_CK_REFA89 PEG_TX10+ D85 O PCIE PEG_TX10D86 PEG Signals C85 Descriptions PEG_RX10+ I PCIE Signal Pin# Pin Type PEG_RX10C86 PEG_TX0+ D52 PEG_TX11+ D88 O PCIE PEG_TX0D53 PEG_TX11D89 PEG_RX0+ C52 PEG_RX
PEG_ENABLE# D97 I CMOS ExpressCard Signals Descriptions Signal EXCD0_CPPE# EXCD1_CPPE# EXCD0_PERST# EXCD1_PERST# Pin# A49 B48 A48 B47 PCI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# PCI_AD0 C24 PCI_AD1 D22 PCI_AD2 C25 PCI_AD3 D23 PCI_AD4 C26 PCI_AD5 D24 PCI_AD6 C27 PCI_AD7 D25 PCI_AD8 C28 PCI_AD9 D27 PCI_AD10 C29 PCI_AD11 D28 PCI_AD12 C30 PCI_AD13 D29 PCI_AD14 C32 PCI_AD15 D30 PCI_AD16 D37 PCI_AD17 C39 PCI_AD18 D38 PCI_AD19 C40 PCI_AD20 D39 PCI_AD21 C42 PCI_AD22 D40 PCI_AD23 C43 PCI_AD24 D42 PCI_AD25 C45 PCI_AD
PEG_ENABLE# D97 II/O CMOS PCI_STOP# D34 CMOS PCI_PAR D32 I/O CMOS PCI_PERR# C34 I/O CMOS ExpressCardC22 Signals Descriptions PCI_REQ0# Signal Pin# Pin Type PCI_REQ1# C19 I CMOS EXCD0_CPPE# A49 PCI_REQ2# C17 I CMOS EXCD1_CPPE# B48 PCI_REQ3# D20 EXCD0_PERST# A48 PCI_GNT0# C20 O CMOS EXCD1_PERST# B47 PCI_GNT1# C18 O CMOS PCI_GNT2# C16 PCI_GNT3# D19 PCI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type PCI_RESET# C23 O CMOS PCI_AD0 C24 PCI_LOCK# C35 I/O CMOS PCI_AD1 D22 PCI_SERR# D33 I/O OD CMOS PCI_PME# C15 I CMOS PCI
USB_2_3_OC# A44 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB_4_5_OC# B38 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB_6_7_OC# A38 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS O LVDS LVDS LVDS Signals Descriptions shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB current monitor on the Carrier Board may drive this line low. Do not pull this line high on the Carrier Board.
Signal LPC_AD0 LPC_AD1 LPC_AD2 LPC_AD3 LPC_FRAME# LPC_DRQ0# LPC_DRQ1# Pin# B4 B5 B6 B7 B3 B8 B9 LPC_SERIRQ LPC_CLK Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance I/O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V Description Chapter 3 LPC multiplexed address, command and data bus O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V LPC frame indicates the start of an LPC cycle I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V LPC serial DMA request A50 I/O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V B10 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.
Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SPKR B32 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V WDT B27 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V KBD_RST# A86 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V KBD_A20GATE A87 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PU 10K to 3.3V Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PWRBTN# B12 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SYS_RESET# B49 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V CB_RESET# B50 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PWR_OK B24 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V SUS_STAT# B18 O CMOS 3.
GPIO Signals Descriptions Signal GPO0 GPO1 GPO2 GPO3 GPI0 GPI1 GPI2 GPI3 Pin# A93 B54 B57 B63 A54 A63 A67 A85 Pwr Rail /Tolerance O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V General purpose output pins. I CMOS 3.3V Suspend / 3.3V General purpose input pins. Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal VCC_12V Pin# A104~A109 B104~B109 C104~C109 D104~D109 Pin Type Power Standby power input: +5.0V nominal. If VCC5_SBY is used, all available VCC_5V_SBY pins on the connector(s) shall be used.
Chapter 3 Standby Power LED Cooling Option Heat Sink with Cooling Fan 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 CR900-B. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto CR900-B. 29 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
Chapter 3 Installing CR900-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 (COM330-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 CR900-B onto the carrier board of your choice. Mounting hole • To download COM330-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 CR900-B with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with CR900-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 CR900-B. 10. Press CR900-B down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of the carrier board. CR900-B Carrier board Fan connector 11. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CR901-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 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. Default Configuration - (minus key) Scolls backward through the values or options of the hightlighted field.
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. Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Chapter 4 ACPI Power Management Configuration Trusted Computing (optional) This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. 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 Configuration TPM Support Enables or disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
Chapter 4 PC Health Status CPU Configuration This section displays hardware health monitor. 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 System Hardware Monitor CPU Smart Fan CPU Temperature CPU FAN Speed VCore Vgfx DDR +1.05V CPU VCCSA [Enabled] : +49 C : 4968 RPM : +0.912 V : +1.023 V : +1.524 V : +1.052 V : +0.
Chapter 4 SATA Configuration SATA Controller Speed This section is used to configure SATA functions. It indicates the maximun speed which the SATA controller can support. SATA Controllers SATA Mode Selection SATA Test Mode Aggresive LPM Support SATA Controller Speed [Enabled] [AHCI] [Disabled [Enabled] [Gen3] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel TXT (LT) Configuration Enable or disable SATA Device.
Chapter 4 USB Configuration PCH-FW Configuration This section is used to configure USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ME FW Version ME Firmware Mode ME Firmware Type ME Firmware SKU Firmware Update Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced 8.0.3.
Chapter 4 Device reset time-out CPU PPM Configuration Selects the USB mass storage device start unit command timeout. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Device power-up delay Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep CPU PPM Configuration EIST Turbo Mode Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. “Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
Chapter 4 Chipset WatchDog Configuration Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WatchDog1 function [Disabled] WatchDog2 function [Disabled] Enable/Disable IT8518 WatchDog Timer. Main PCH-IO Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID PCI 1.1.0.0 QM77 04/C1 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset USB Coniguration settings.
Chapter 4 System Agent (SA) Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCH Azalia Configuration [Auto] Azalia Control detection of the Azalia device. Disable= Azalia will be unconditionally disabled Enabled= Azalia will be unconditionally enabled Auto=Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
Chapter 4 Graphics Configuration LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Graphics Configuration IGFX VBIOS Version IGfx Frequency Primary Display Internal Graphics GTT Size Aperture Size DVMT Pre-Allocated Gfx Low Power Mode Graphics Performance Analyzers LCD Control 2132 350 MHz [Auto] [Auto] [2MB] [256M] [64MB] [Enabled] [Disabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 Boot Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset DDR3 or DDR3L selection. Memory Information Memory RC Version Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#0 DIMM#1 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 1.1.0.0 1333 Mhz 4096 MB (DDR3) Not Present 4096 MB (DDR3) 9 DDR Selection [DDR3] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 Security CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy [Do not launch] [Legacy only] Main Controls the Advanced Chipset Boot Security 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.
Chapter 4 Save & Exit Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available file system devices. 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.
Chapter 4 Clear Administrator or User Password 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. Note: Using the “Restore Default” function in the “Save & Exit” screen will not clear the old password. Make sure to follow the steps below. To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press .
Chapter 4 Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 1. The Intel® Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board and used on another system board of the same model. 2. The BIOS (SPI ROM) on this system board must be the original equipment from the factory and cannot be used to replace one which has been utilized on other system boards. 3.
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Supported Software Auto Run Pages (for Windows 7 and Later) The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.
Chapter 5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 3. Click Exit. (for Windows XP only) Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu. 1. Read the license agreement carefully. Click “I have read and accept the terms of the License Agree ment” then click Install. 2. Setup is now installing the driver. 50 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver Intel Chipset Device Software (for Windows XP only) The Intel Chipset Device Software 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 “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Device Software” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility.
Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7 and later) 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. After all setup operations are done, click Next. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled.
Chapter 5 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 53 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP) 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. Note: Before installing Intel HD Graphics Drivers, make sure you have installed Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 2.
Chapter 5 Intel Management Engine Drivers 3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. After completing installation, click Finish. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 55 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 LAN Drivers 4. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next. To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Install Drivers and Sofeware. 5. Click Install to begin the installation. 2. Setup is now ready to install the LAN driver. Click Next. 6. After completing installation, click Finish. 3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click Next. 56 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 DFI Utility 3. Enter “User Name” and “Organization” information and then click Next. 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. 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 2.
Chapter 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 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. To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology” on the main menu. Note: Windows Vista is not supported. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2.
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. 59 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only) Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. The setup program is configuring the new software installation. 1. Read the message and click OK. 2. Click Next. 2. The setup program is preparing to install the driver. 3.
Chapter 5 4. Enter the necessary information and then click Next. 4. Click Install. 5. Select a setup type and then click Next. 5. The setup program is currently installing the software. 6. Click Finish. 61 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Audio Drivers (for COM330-B Carrier Board) F6 Floppy To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers (for COM330-B Carrier Board” on the main menu. 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. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next. 1. Insert a blank floppy diskette. 2.
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. 63 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. 65 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. 66 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.
