CR960-QM77/HM76 COM Express Basic User’s Manual A27120511 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 CR960 board One DVD One QR (Quick Reference) Heat spreader with heat sink and fan Optional Items • COM331-B carrier board kit 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 (CR960-QM77) Processor Chipset • BGA 1023 packaging technology - 3rd generation Intel® CoreTM processors (22nm process technology) : Intel® CoreTM i7-3615QE, 6M Cache, 2.3GHz (3.3GHz), 45W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3612QE, 6M Cache, 2.1GHz (3.1GHz), 35W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3555LE, 4M Cache, 2.5GHz (3.2GHz), 25W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3517UE, 4M Cache, 1.7GHz (2.8GHz), 17W : Intel® CoreTM i5-3610ME, 3M Cache, 2.7GHz (3.3GHz), 35W : Intel® CoreTM i3-3120ME, 3M Cache, 2.
Chapter 1 Specifications (CR960-HM76) Processor Chipset • BGA 1023 packaging technology - 3rd generation Intel® CoreTM processors (22nm process technology) : Intel® CoreTM i5-3610ME, 3M Cache, 2.7GHz (3.3GHz), 35W : Intel® CeleronTM 1020E, 2M Cache, 2.20 GHz, 35W - 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processors (32nm process technology) : Intel® CeleronTM B810E, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz, 35W : Intel® CeleronTM 847E, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz, 17W : Intel® CeleronTM 827E, 1.5M Cache, 1.
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 indicates the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules. CR960-QM77/HM76 is a COM Express Basic. 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 9 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 CR960-QM77/HM76 module.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Board Layout Intel Intel DDR3_2 SODIMM Standby CPUPower fan LED DDR3_1 SODIMM BGA 1023 i3/i5/i7 TPM (optional) iTE CPU Fan 1 IT8518E SSD (optional) QM77/HM76 CR960-QM77: QM77 CR960-HM76: HM76 D1 D110 COM Express connector Standby Power LED C1 B1 C110 B110 SPI Flash BIOS Intel 82579LM COM Express connector A110 Top View A1 Bottom View 11 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
Chapter 3 Block Diagram CR960-QM77 DDR3 SODIMM DDR3 SODIMM Channel A 1333/1600MHz 1 / CR960-HM76 Processor CORE CORE CORE CORE IMVP7 (Vcore,Vgfx) 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Channel B 1333/1600MHz 1 DDR3 SODIMM DDR3 SODIMM PEG 16X LANES Channel A 1333/1600MHz 1 / Processor CORE CORE CORE Channel B 1333/1600MHz 1 FDI 3rd/2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Memory Controller Graphics CORE DMI x4 (Direct Media Interface) FDI LPC Bus IMVP7 (Vcore,Vgfx) PEG 16X LANES Memory Contr
Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram CR960-QM77/HM76 Module with Heat Sink CR960-QM77/HM76 Module 4.00 0.00 95.00 87.00 0.00 121.00 87.00 117.00 4.00 87.00 125.00 0.00 4.00 53.00 95.00 Top View 22.00 11.00 55.00 121.00 117.00 0.00 4.00 Heatsink 76.00 Fan 53.00 87.00 87.00 91.00 91.00 125.00 Heat spreader Module PCB Standoff Bottom View Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board 14.00 0.00 12.50 70.20 2.00 0.00 13 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
Chapter 3 Installing the DIMM 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 3 Connectors 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. CPU Fan Connector Sense +12V Ground 6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position.
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CR960-QM77/HM76 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 CR960-QM77/HM76 onto a Carrier Board” section for more information. COM Express Connectors Refer to the following pages for the pin functions of these connectors. 16 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Row A 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 GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI3GBE0_MDI3+ GBE0_LINK100# GBE0_LINK1000# GBE0_MDI2GBE0_MDI2+ GBE0_LINK# GBE0_MDI1GBE0_MDI1+ GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI0GBE0_MDI0+ GBE0_CTREF SLP_S3# SATA0_TX+ SATA0_TXSLP_S4# SATA0_RX+ SATA0_RXGND (FIXED) SATA2_TX+ SATA2_TXSUS_S5# SATA2_RX+ SATA2_RXBATLOW# (S)ATA_A
Chapter 3 Row C C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 C19 C20 C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 C26 C27 C28 C29 C30 C31 C32 C33 C34 C35 C36 C37 C38 C39 C40 C41 C42 C43 C44 C45 C46 C47 C48 C49 C50 GND (FIXED) GND USB_SSRX0USB_SSRX0+ GND USB_SSRX1USB_SSRX1+ GND USB_SSRX2USB_SSRX2+ GND (FIXED) USB_SSRX3USB_SSRX3+ GND DDI1_PAIR6+ DDI1_PAIR6RSVD RSVD PCIE_RX6+ PCIE_RX6GND (FIXED) PCIE_RX7+ PCIE_RX7DDI1_HPD DDI1_PAIR4+ DDI1_PAIR4RSVD RSVD DDI1_PAIR5+ DDI1_PAIR5GND (FIXED) DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ DDI2_CTRLD
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.
Chapter 3 PCI Express Lanes Signals Descriptions Signal PCIE_TX0+ PCIE_TX0PCIE_RX0+ PCIE_RX0PCIE_TX1+ PCIE_TX1PCIE_RX1+ PCIE_RX1PCIE_TX2+ PCIE_TX2PCIE_RX2+ PCIE_RX2PCIE_TX3+ PCIE_TX3PCIE_RX3+ PCIE_RX3PCIE_TX4+ PCIE_TX4PCIE_RX4+ PCIE_RX4PCIE_TX5+ PCIE_TX5PCIE_RX5+ PCIE_RX5PCIE_TX6+ PCIE_TX6PCIE_RX6+ PCIE_RX6PCIE_TX7+ PCIE_TX7PCIE_RX7+ PCIE_RX7PCIE0_CK_REF+ PCIE0_CK_REF- PEG Signals Descriptions Signal PEG_TX0+ PEG_TX0PEG_RX0+ PEG_RX0PEG_TX1+ PEG_TX1PEG_RX1+ PEG_RX1PEG_TX2+ PEG_TX2PEG_RX2+ PEG_RX2PEG_TX3+
Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal PEG_TX6+ PEG_TX6PEG_RX6+ PEG_RX6PEG_TX7+ PEG_TX7PEG_RX7+ PEG_RX7PEG_TX8+ PEG_TX8PEG_RX8+ PEG_RX8PEG_TX9+ PEG_TX9PEG_RX9+ PEG_RX9PEG_TX10+ PEG_TX10PEG_RX10+ PEG_RX10PEG_TX11+ PEG_TX11PEG_RX11+ PEG_RX11PEG_TX12+ PEG_TX12PEG_RX12+ PEG_RX12PEG_TX13+ PEG_TX13PEG_RX13+ PEG_RX13PEG_TX14+ PEG_TX14PEG_RX14+ PEG_RX14PEG_TX15+ PEG_TX15PEG_RX15+ PEG_RX15- Pin# D71 D72 C71 C72 D74 D75 C74 C75 D78 D79 C78 C79 D81 D82 C81 C82 D85 D86 C85 C86 D88 D89 C88 C89 D91 D92 C91 C92 D94
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 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance O PCIE AC coupled off Module O PCIE AC
Chapter 3 DDI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance DDI2_HPD D44 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL C34 I CMOS 3.3V / 3.
Chapter 3 USB Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# USB6+ A37 USB6- A36 USB7+ B37 USB7- B36 USB_0_1_OC# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect 90ಳ @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB connector B44 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10k to 3.
Chapter 3 LVDS Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# LVDS_A0+ A71 LVDS_A0- A72 LVDS_A1+ A73 LVDS_A1- A74 LVDS_A2+ A75 LVDS_A2- A76 LVDS_A3+ A78 LVDS_A3- A79 LVDS_A_CK+ LVDS_A_CKLVDS_B0+ LVDS_B0LVDS_B1+ LVDS_B1LVDS_B2+ LVDS_B2LVDS_B3+ LVDS_B3LVDS_B_CK+ LVDS_B_CK- A81 A82 B71 B72 B73 B74 B75 B76 B77 B78 B81 B82 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 Carrier Board O LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector O LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector O LVDS LVDS Connect to LVDS connector O LVDS
Chapter 3 SPI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SPI_CS# B97 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Carrier Board ȟ to Carrier Connect a series resistor 33ȟ Board SPI Device CS# pin Chip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1 SPI_MISO A92 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V ȟ to Carrier Connect a series resistor 33ȟ Board SPI Device SO pin Data in to Module from Carrier SPI 3.3V Suspend/3.
Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CR960 PWRBTN# B12 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB SYS_RESET# B49 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 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 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SUS_S3# A15 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SUS_S4# A18 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SUS_S5# A24 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V WAKE0# B66 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.
Chapter 3 Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type VCC_12V A104~A109 B104~B109 C104~C109 D104~D109 Power VCC_5V_SBY B84~B87 Power VCC_RTC A47 Power A1, A11, A21, A31, A41, A51, A57, A60, A66, A70, A80, A90, A100, A110, B1, B11, B21 ,B31, B41, B51, B60, B70, B80, B90, B100, B110, C1, C2, C5, C8, C11, C14, C21, C31, C41, C51, C60, C70, C73, C76, Power C80, C84, C87, C90, C93, C96, C100, C103, C110, D1, D2, D5, D8, D11, D14, D21, D31, D51, D60, D67, D70, D73, D76, D80, D84, D87, D90,
Chapter 3 Standby Power LED Cooling Option Heat Spreader with Heat Sink and 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 This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode. Top View of the Heat Sink 1 2 Bottom View of the Heat Sink • “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CR960-QM77/HM76.
Chapter 3 Installing CR960-QM77/HM76 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 only for the purpose of reference and may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install CR960-QM77/HM76 onto the carrier board of your choice.
Chapter 3 6. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts already fixed in place. 4. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw. Bolts Bolts 7. Position the heat sink on the top of CR960-QM77/HM76 with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with CR960-QM77/HM76 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 heat spreader/heat spreader with heat sink and fan’s cable to the fan connector on CR960-QM77/HM76. 10. Press CR960-QM77/HM76 down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of the carrier board. CR960-QM77/HM76 Carrier board Fan connector 11. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CR960-QM77/HM76 with heat sink to the carrier board.
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 entering the BIOS Setup Utility. Main 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 parameters. 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 System Hardware Monitor CPU Smart Fan CPU Temperature CPU FAN Speed System FAN Speed VCore VCCRTC DDR +1.05V CPU VCCSA EC Version Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
Chapter 4 CPU Configuration SATA Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detection of CPU information. This section is used to configure the settings of SATA device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Disabled for Windows XP. CPU Configuration Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 827E @1.
Chapter 4 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection SATA Test Mode Aggressive LPM Support Software Feature Mask Configuration [Enabled] [AHCI] [Disabled] [Enabled] Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
Chapter 4 Software Feature Mask Configuration Smart Response Technology AHCI or RAID OROM/RST driver will refer to the SWFM configuration to enable or disable the storage features. Enable or disable Smart Response Technology. OROM UI Delay Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration PCH-FW Configuration This section only displays the configuration of Intel Trusted Execution Technology. This section is used to configure the parameters of Management Engine Technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration This section disables the Intel(R) AT Service in order to allow users to login into the platform. This is strictly used for testing only. This does not disable Intel(R) AT Service in ME. This section is used to configure the parameters of USB device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 Device reset time-out Network Stack Select the USB mass storage device start unit command time-out. This section is used to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Device power-up delay Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced The device will take maximum time 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 CPU PPM Configuration WatchDog Configuration This section is used to represent the parameters of CPU PPM configuration. This section is used to configure the parameters of IT8518 WDT. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep CPU PPM Configuration WatchDog function [Enabled] EIST Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 Chipset PCH-IO Configuration This section configures PCH parameters. The section configures the relevant functions of chipset. Main PCH-IO Configuration System Agent (SA) Configuration NB Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID PCH Parameters PCIe Bifurcation Configuration 1.1.0.
Chapter 4 PCI Express Root Port 1 to PCI Express Root Port 7 PCI Express Configuration Control the PCI Express Root Port. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Enable or disable XHCI Pre-Boot Driver Support.
Chapter 4 System Agent (SA) Configuration Graphics Configuration This section configures System Agent (SA) parameters. This section is used to configure the graphics settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset System Agent Bridge Name System Agent RC Version VT-d Capability Graphics NB PCIe Memory SandyBridge 1.1.0.0 Unsupported Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Config Graphics Settings.
Chapter 4 LCD Panel Type LCD Control Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset LCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display LCD Panel Type [VBIOS Default] [VBIOS Default] Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection.
Chapter 4 NB PCIe Configuration Memory Configuration This section is used to configure the settings of NB PCI Express. This section only displays the parameters of memory configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 - Gen X Enable PEG [Gen1] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Configure PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3. DDR3 or DDR3L Selection.
Chapter 4 Boot NB PCIe Bifurcation Configuration This field is used to configure the parameters of CPU PEG Bifurcation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PEG bifurcated configuration.
Chapter 4 Security Hard Drive BBS Priorities Sets the order of the legacy devices in this group. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Boot Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy Security Save & Exit [Do not launch] [Legacy only] Security Save & Exit Set Administrator Password.
Chapter 4 Save & Exit Set User Password Set the HDD user password. Advisable to Power Cycle System after setting Hard Disk Passwords. 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 Updating the BIOS Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to launch the application of EFI Shell (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. 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. 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 Page (For Windows 7) 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 Auto Run Page (For Windows 8) Microsoft Framework 3.5 (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. 55 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
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. 56 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (For Windows XP only) 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. 57 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 HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7/8) 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 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. 60 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Realtek Audio Drivers (For COM331-B Carrier Board) Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “Realtek Audio Drivers (for COM331-B Carrier Board” on the main menu. 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. 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. 2.
Chapter 5 DFI Utility 4. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next. DFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, Watchdog and DIO. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the DFI Utility drifer. Click Next. 5. Click Install to begin the installation. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next. 6. After completing installation, click Finish. 62 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 3. Enter “User Name” and “Organization” information and then click Next. The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 4. Click Install to begin the installation. Information 5. After completing installation, click Finish. HW Health 63 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 WatchDog Backlight DIO 64 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 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. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 4.
Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (For Windows 7/8) 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 1. The setup program is configuring the new software installation. 7. Run the Intel Matrix Storage Console utility to view the hard drives’ configuration. 2. Click Next. 3.
Chapter 5 F6 Floppy 4. Click Install. 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 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (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. 3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. 68 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (For Windows 7 only) 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” 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. After completing installation, click Finish. 69 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. 70 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 6 Chapter 6 - GPIO Programming Guide Function Description Get_EC_Data (unsigned char ucData): Read a Byte data from EC. Write_EC_Data (unsigned char ucData, unsigned char Data): Write a Byte data to EC.
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. 73 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. 74 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.
