HR908-B COM Express Compact Module User’s Manual A25400305 1 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup ............................................................... 29 Overview ..................................................................................................... 29 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 30 Main .......................................................................................................... 30 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 HR908 board One QR (Quick Reference) One DVD Optional Items • • • • • COM331-B carrier board kit Cable kit for carrier board Heat spreader: TBD Heat spreader with heat sink and fan: TBD Heat sink with fan The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor Chipset • 3rd generation Intel® CoreTM processors : Intel® CoreTM i7-3615QE (6M Cache, up to 3.3GHz); 45W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3612QE (6M Cache, up to 3.1GHz); 35W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3555LE (4M Cache, up to 3.2GHz); 25W : Intel® CoreTM i7-3517UE (4M Cache, up to 2.8GHz); 17W : Intel® CoreTM i5-3610ME (3M Cache, up to 3.3GHz); 35W : Intel® CoreTM i3-3120ME (3M Cache, 2.4GHz); 35W : Intel® CoreTM i3-3217UE (3M 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 shows the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules. HR908-B is a COM Express Compact module. The dimension is 95mm x 95mm. 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 HR908-B module.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout Channel A (DDR3) 1066/1333/1600MHzz Channel A (DDR3L) 1066/1333MHz 106 Intel DDR3/ DDR3L SODIMM iTE IT8518E DDR3 SODIMM BGA 1023 i3/i5/i7 CORE IMVP7 (Vcore,Vgfx) 3rd/2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Graphics CORE Top View PEG 16x LANES Memory Controller DMI (Direct Media Interface) ® Intel FDI (Flexible Display Interface) SM Bus Intel QM67 1 Processor CORE CORE CORE HD A Audio di CPU fan DDP Port B/SDVO Port B
Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram HR908-B Module HR908-B Module with Heat Sink 91.00 87.00 0.00 4.00 91.00 87.00 95.00 87.00 4.00 91.00 87.00 33.60 95.00 95.00 87.00 Top View 4.00 4.00 76.00 83.50 95.00 91.00 0.00 4.00 76.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 Ø2.70(*4 pcs) Cooler 35.60 33.60 23.60 Module PCB Module PCB The height of the highest parts 2.00 1.60 standoff 3.50 CarrierBoard 5.0 or 8.0 mm Bottom View 14.00 Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board 2.00 0.00 0.00 12.
Chapter 3 Important: System Memory Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
Chapter 3 Installing the DIM 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 HR908-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 HR908-B onto a Carrier Board” section for more information. Sense Power Ground 1 3 Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board.
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Row A A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI3GBE0_MDI3+ GBE0_LINK100# GBE0_LINK1000# GBE0_MDI2GBE0_MDI2+ GBE0_LINK# GBE0_MDI1GBE0_MDI1+ GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI0GBE0_MDI0+ GBE0_CTREF SUS_S3# Row B B1 GND (FIXED) B2 GBE0_ACT# B3 LPC_FRAME# B4 LPC_AD0 B5 LPC_AD1 B6 LPC_AD2 B7 LPC_AD3 B8 LPC_DRQ0# B9 LPC_DRQ1# B10 LPC_CLK B11 GND (FIXED) B12 PWRBTN# B13 SMB_CK B14 SMB_DAT B15 SMB_ALERT# Row A A56 A57 A58 A59 A60 A61 A62 A63 A64 A65 A66 A67 A68 A6
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- 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 D19 D20 C19 C20 D22 D23 C22 C23 A88
Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal PEG_TX0+ PEG_TX0PEG_RX0+ PEG_RX0PEG_TX1+ PEG_TX1PEG_RX1+ PEG_RX1PEG_TX2+ PEG_TX2PEG_RX2+ PEG_RX2PEG_TX3+ PEG_TX3PEG_RX3+ PEG_RX3PEG_TX4+ PEG_TX4PEG_RX4+ PEG_RX4PEG_TX5+ PEG_TX5PEG_RX5+ PEG_RX5PEG_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_RX12- Pin# D52 D53 C52 C53 D55 D56 C55 C56
Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# PEG_TX13+ PEG_TX13PEG_RX13+ PEG_RX13PEG_TX14+ PEG_TX14PEG_RX14+ PEG_RX14PEG_TX15+ PEG_TX15PEG_RX15+ PEG_RX15- D94 D95 C94 C95 D98 D99 C98 C99 D101 D102 C101 C102 PEG_LANE_RV# D54 ExpressCard Signals Descriptions Signal EXCD0_CPPE# EXCD1_CPPE# EXCD0_PERST# EXCD1_PERST# Pin# A49 B48 A48 B47 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 13 I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphic
Chapter 3 DDI Signals Descriptions Signal DDI1_PAIR0+/SDVO1_RED+ DDI1_PAIR0-/SDVO1_REDDDI1_PAIR1+/SDVO1_GRN+ DDI1_PAIR1-/SDVO1_GRNDDI1_PAIR2+/SDVO1_BLU+ DDI1_PAIR2-/SDVO1_BLUDDI1_PAIR3+/SDVO1_CK+ DDI1_PAIR3-/SDVO1_CK- Pin# D26 D27 D29 D30 D32 D33 D36 D37 DDI1_PAIR4+/SDVO1_INT+ C25 DDI1_PAIR4-/SDVO1_INTDDI1_PAIR5+/SDVO1_TVCLKIN+ DDI1_PAIR5-/SDVO1_TVCLKINDDI1_PAIR6+/SDVO1_FLDSTALL+ DDI1_PAIR6-/SDVO1_FLDSTALL- C26 C29 C30 C15 C16 DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+/SDVO1_CTRLCLK D15 DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX-/SDVO1_CTRLDATA D
Chapter 3 USB Signals Descriptions Signal USB0+ USB0USB1+ USB1USB2+ USB2USB3+ USB3USB4+ USB4USB5+ USB5USB6+ USB6USB7+ Pin# A46 A45 B46 B45 A43 A42 B43 B42 A40 A39 B40 B39 A37 A36 B37 Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB7- B36 USB_0_1_OC# PU/PD USB differential pairs 0 Description I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 1 I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 2 I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs 3 I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.
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 LVDS_BKLT_EN LVDS_BKLT_CTRL LVDS_I2C_CK LVDS_I2C_DAT LPC Signals Descriptions Signal LPC_AD0 LPC_AD1 LPC_AD2 LPC_AD3 LPC_FRAME# LPC_DRQ0# LPC_DRQ1# LPC_SERIRQ LPC_CLK SPI Signals Descriptions Pin# A71 A72 A73 A74 A75 A76 A78 A79 A81 A82 B71 B72 B73 B74 B75 B76 B77 B78 B81 B82 A77 B7
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 Serial Interface Signals Descriptions 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 PU/PD PD 150R PD 150R PD 150R Pwr Rail /Tolerance 5V / 12V(design 3.3v~5V tolerant) 5V / 12V(design 3.3v~5V tolerant) 5V / 12V(design 3.
Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD 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 3.3VSB CB_RESET# B50 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB 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 Description A falling edge creates a power button event.
Chapter 3 Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal VCC_12V Pin# A104~A109 B104~B109 C104~C109 D104~D109 Pin Type PU/PD Power VCC_5V_SBY B84~B87 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, Power C76, 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, D
Chapter 3 Standby Power LED Cooling Option Heat Sink with Cooling Fan Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. Top View of the Heat Sink Standby Power LED This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode. 1 Bottom View of the Heat Sink 2 • “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on HR908-B.
Chapter 3 Installing HR908-B onto a Carrier Board 3. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw. Important: The carrier board (COM331-B) used in this section is for reference purpose only and may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install HR908-B onto the carrier board of your choice. • To download COM331-B datasheet and manual 1.
Chapter 3 6. Grasping HR908-B by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its mounting holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also align the COM Express connectors of the two boards to each other. 8. Use the provided mounting screws to secure HR908-B with heat sink to the carrier board and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on HR908-B. The photo below shows the locations of the long mounting screws.
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview KEYs Function Right and Left Arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu. Up and Down Arrows Moves the highlight up or down between submenus or fields. Exits to the BIOS setup utility + (plus key) Scrolls forward through the values or options of the hightlighted field. - (minus key) Scolls backward through the values or options of the hightlighted field.
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility 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) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
Chapter 4 CPU Configuration SATA Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. This section is used to configure SATA functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3217UE CPU @ 1.
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 power-up delay CPU PPM Configuration 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep CPU PPM Configuration EIST Turbo Mode Network Stack [Enabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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 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 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID 1.1.0.0 QM67 05/B3 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Coniguration settings.
Chapter 4 USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset USB Configuration EHCI1 [Enable] EHCI2 [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Control the USB EHCI (USB2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
Chapter 4 System Agent (SA) Configuration Graphics Configuration 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 IvyBridge 1.1.0.0 Unsupported Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Config Graphics settings.
Chapter 4 LCD Control NB PCIe Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset LCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display LCD Panel Type [VBIOS Default] [VBIOS Default] NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 PEG0 - Gen X Enable PEG 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) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset DDR3 or DDR3L selection. Memory Information Memory RC Version Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#1 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 1.1.0.
Chapter 4 Boot CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State [On] Quiet Boot Fast Boot [Disabled] [Disabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.69 Main Save & Exit Select the keyboard NumLock state.
Chapter 4 Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 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. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights.
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 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 (for Windows XP only) 3. Click Exit. 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 Agreement” then click Install. 2. Setup is now installing the driver. 45 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel Chipset Device Software 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. 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 “Intel Chipset Device Software” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 4. After all setup operations are done, click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7) 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled.
Chapter 5 Intel 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. 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. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now.
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. 49 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Audio Drivers (for COM331-B Carrier Board) Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “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, 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”. 5. Click Install to begin the installation. 2.
Chapter 5 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 3. Enter “User Name” and “Organization” information then click “Next”. 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installation, click Finish. 52 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (for Windows XP only) Intel Rapid Storage Technology To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. 1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology” on the main menu.
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. 54 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only) F6 Floppy To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” 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. The setup program is configuring the new software installation. 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. 56 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. 58 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. 59 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.
