HR902-B/BL Series COM Express Basic Module User’s Manual A25320443 1 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.
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Table of Contents Standby Power LED................................................................................... 27 Cooling Option ............................................................................................ 27 Installing HR902-B/BL Series onto a Carrier Board ......................... 28 Copyright........................................................................................................... ..2 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup .....................................................
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 HR902 board One QR (Quick Reference) One Drivers/utilities disk Optional Items • • COM330-B carrier board kit Heat spreader with heat sink and fan The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor Chipset • BGA 1023 packaging technology - 3rd generation Intel® CoreTM processors (22nm process technology) : Intel® CoreTM i7-3615QE, (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz); 45W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3612QE, (6M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz); 35W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3555LE, (4M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz); 25W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3517UE, (4M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz); 17W : Intel® CoreTM i5-3610ME, (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz); 35W : Intel® CoreTM i3-3120ME, (3M Cache, 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. HR902-B/BL series 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 HR902-B/BL series module.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout Intel DDR3 SODIMM BGA 1023 i3/i5/i7 DDR3_2 SODIMM DDR3_1 SODIMM Intel DDR3 SODIMM Channel A 1066/1333/1600 0 MHz Channel B 1066/1333/1600 1 0 MHz Processor CORE CORE CORE CORE IMVP7 (Vcore,Vgfx) 3rd/2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Graphics CORE CMOS Backup EEPROM Memory Controller DMI x4 (Direct Media Interface) PEG 16x LANES P ® Intel FDI (Flexible Display isplay Interface) ce) iTE HR902-B:QM67 HR902-BL:HM65 IT
Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram HR902-B/BL Series Module with Heat Sink HR902-B/BL Series Module 121.00 117.00 87.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 95.00 53.00 125.00 87.00 91.00 Ø2.70(*7 pcs) 22.00 70.20 Heat spreader 12.50 20.00 Heat sink with fan 0.00 0.00 2.00 Module PCB 11.00 54.60 121.00 117.00 0.00 4.00 76.00 87.00 91.00 Top View 12.00 Standoff Bottom View Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board 11 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
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 Connectors COM Express Connectors CPU Fan Connector The COM Express connectors are used to interface the HR902-B/BL Series 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 HR902-B/BL Series onto a Carrier Board” section for more information. Sense Power Ground 1 3 Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board.
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Note: 16 RSVD pins are reserved for future use and should be no connect. Do not tie the RSVD pins together. 15 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
Chapter 3 Note: 16 RSVD pins are reserved for future use and should be no connect. Do not tie the RSVD pins together. 16 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
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 IDE Signals Descriptions Signal IDE_D0 IDE_D1 IDE_D2 IDE_D3 IDE_D4 IDE_D5 IDE_D6 IDE_D7 IDE_D8 IDE_D9 IDE_D10 IDE_D11 IDE_D12 IDE_D13 IDE_D14 IDE_D15 IDE_A0 IDE_A1 IDE_A2 IDE_IOW# IDE_IOR# IDE_REQ IDE_ACK# IDE_CS1# IDE_CS3# IDE_IORDY IDE_RESET# IDE_IRQ Pin# D7 C10 C8 C4 D6 D2 C3 C2 C6 C7 D3 D4 D5 C9 C12 C5 D13 D14 D15 D9 C14 D8 D10 D16 D17 C13 D18 D12 IDE_CBLID# D77 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance I/O CMOS 3.3V / 5V O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V Address lines to IDE device.
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_RX5PCIE0_CK_REF+ Pin# A68 A69 B68 B69 A64 A65 B64 B65 A61 A62 B61 B62 A58 A59 B58 B59 A55 A56 B55 B56 A52 A53 B52 B53 A88 PCIE0_CK_REF- A89 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance O PCIE AC coupled on Module PU/PD Description PCI Express Differ
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 D
Chapter 3 PCI Signals Descriptions Signal PCI_AD0 PCI_AD1 PCI_AD2 PCI_AD3 PCI_AD4 PCI_AD5 PCI_AD6 PCI_AD7 PCI_AD8 PCI_AD9 PCI_AD10 PCI_AD11 PCI_AD12 PCI_AD13 PCI_AD14 PCI_AD15 PCI_AD16 PCI_AD17 PCI_AD18 PCI_AD19 PCI_AD20 PCI_AD21 PCI_AD22 PCI_AD23 PCI_AD24 PCI_AD25 PCI_AD26 PCI_AD27 PCI_AD28 PCI_AD29 PCI_AD30 PCI_AD31 PCI_C/BE0# PCI_C/BE1# PCI_C/BE2# PCI_C/BE3# PCI_DEVSEL# PCI_FRAME# PCI_IRDY# PCI_TRDY# PCI_STOP# PCI_PAR PCI_PERR# PCI_REQ0# PCI_REQ1# PCI_REQ2# PCI_REQ3# PCI_GNT0# PCI_GNT1# PCI_GNT2# PCI_GN
Chapter 3 PCI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PCI_RESET# PCI_LOCK# PCI_SERR# PCI_PME# PCI_CLKRUN# PCI_IRQA# PCI_IRQB# PCI_IRQC# PCI_IRQD# C23 C35 D33 C15 D48 C49 C50 D46 D47 O CMOS I/O CMOS I/O OD CMOS I CMOS I/O CMOS 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V I CMOS 3.3V / 5V PCI_CLK D50 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V PCI_M66EN D49 I CMOS Suspend/ 5V / 5V / 5V Suspend/ 5V / 5V PU/PD PU PU PU PU PU PU PU PU 8.2K: to 3.3V 8.2K: to 3.3V 10K: to 3.3V Suspend 8.2K: to 3.3V 8.2K: to 3.3V 8.
Chapter 3 LVDS Signals Descriptions Signal LVDS_A0+ LVDS_A0LVDS_A1+ LVDS_A1LVDS_A2+ LVDS_A2LVDS_A3+ LVDS_A3LVDS_A_CK+ LVDS_A_CKLVDS_B0+ LVDS_B0LVDS_B1+ LVDS_B1LVDS_B2+ LVDS_B2LVDS_B3+ LVDS_B3LVDS_B_CK+ LVDS_B_CKLVDS_VDD_EN Pin# A71 A72 A73 A74 A75 A76 A78 A79 A81 A82 B71 B72 B73 B74 B75 B76 B77 B78 B81 B82 A77 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 PU/PD Description O CMOS
Chapter 3 VGA Signals Descriptions Signal VGA_RED VGA_GRN VGA_BLU VGA_HSYNC VGA_VSYNC VGA_I2C_CK VGA_I2C_DAT Pin# B89 B91 B92 B93 B94 B95 B96 Pin Type O Analog O Analog O Analog O CMOS O CMOS I/O OD CMOS I/O OD CMOS Pwr Rail /Tolerance Analog Analog Analog 3.3V / 3.3V 3.3V / 3.3V 3.3V / 3.3V 3.3V / 3.3V Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD PD 150: PD 150: PD 150: PU 2.2K: to 3.3V PU 2.2K: to 3.3V Description Red for monitor. Analog output Green for monitor. Analog output Blue for monitor.
Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD 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. Reset button input. Active low request for Module to reset and reboot. May be falling edge sensitive.
Chapter 3 GPIO Signals Descriptions Signal GPO0 GPO1 GPO2 GPO3 GPI0 GPI1 GPI2 GPI3 Pin# A93 B54 B57 B63 A54 A63 A67 A85 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V General purpose output pins. I CMOS 3.3V Suspend / 3.3V General purpose input pins. (Note: Default input) Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal Pin# A104~A109 B104~B109 C104~C109 D104~D109 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description Power Primary power input: +12V nominal.
Chapter 3 Standby Power LED Cooling Option Heat Spreader/ 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. 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 2 • “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CR902-B/BL Series.
Chapter 3 Installing HR902-B/BL Series 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 HR902-B/BL Series 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 top of HR902-B/BL series with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with HR902-B/BL’s mounting holes. Insert one of the provided long screws into the mounting hole shown in the photo below. 5.
Chapter 3 10. Press HR902-B/BL Series down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of the carrier board. 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 HR902-B/BL Series. HR902-B/BL Series Carrier board Fan connector 11. Use the provided mounting screws to secure HR902-B/BL Series 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 you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Chapter 4 ACPI Power Management 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) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State Resume by PME Resume by RTC Alarm [S3 only (suspend to...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 CPU Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-3615QE CPU @ 2.
Chapter 4 If AHCI or RAID(HR902-B only) is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following information: SATA Configuration This section is used to configure SATA functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 USB Configuration Device reset time-out This section is used to configure USB. Selects the USB mass storage device start unit command timeout. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 PCH-FW Configuration JMB36X ATA Controller Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ME ME ME ME FW Version Firmware Mode Firmware Type Firmware SKU Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced 8.0.13.1502 Normal Mode Full Sku Firmware 5MB PATA Primary Master PATA Primary Slave Not Present Not Present Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 Network Stack CPU PPM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Network Stack [Disabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable UEFI network stack. Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep CPU PPM Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] EIST Turbo Mode CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 Chipset WatchDog Configuration Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WatchDog1 function [Disabled] WatchDog2 function [Disabled] Enable/Disable IT8518 WatchDog Timer. Main PCH-IO Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID PCI 1.6.0.0 QM77 04/C1 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset USB Coniguration settings.
Chapter 4 USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset USB Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] EHCI 1 EHCI 2 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller mush always be enabled. PCH Azalia Configuration Azalia Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 System Agent (SA) Configuration Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset System Agent Bridge Name System Agent RC Version VT-d Capability IvyBridge 1.6.0.0 Supported VT-d [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Check to enable VT-d function on MCH.
Chapter 4 NB PCIe Configuration LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset LCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display Secondary IGFX Boot Display LCD Panel Type Active LFP [CRT] [LFP] [Type 3 1024x768...] [Int-LVDS] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present.
Chapter 4 NB PCIe Bifurcation Configuration Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset DDR3 or DDR3L selection. Memory Information Memory RC Version Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#1 DIMM#2 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 1.6.0.
Chapter 4 Boot CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Main Save & Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot 1 [On] [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [SATA PM:ATAPI...] [SATA PM:ST3160812...
Chapter 4 Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main 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. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.
Chapter 4 Updating the BIOS Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 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. 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.
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Supported Software Auto Run Pages (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 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 3. Click Exit. (for Windows XP) 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. 49 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/ Windows 8) 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. 52 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. 54 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. 55 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. 58 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only) 4. Click Install. To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. 1. The setup program is configuring the new software installation. 5. The setup program is currently installing the software. 2. Click Next. 6. Click Finish. 3. Read the license agreement and then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next. 59 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. 61 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. 63 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. 64 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 72 Appendix E BIOS status code www.dfi.
Appendix E PEI Beep Codes DXE Status Codes 73 Appendix E BIOS status code www.dfi.
Appendix E 74 Appendix E BIOS status code www.dfi.
Appendix E OEM-Reserved Status Code Ranges DXE Beep Codes ACPI/ASL Status Codes 75 Appendix E BIOS status code www.dfi.
