SB601-C System Board User’s Manual A19420239
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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
1 Introduction Table of Contents Copyright ........................................................................................... 2 Trademarks ........................................................................................ 2 FCC and DOC Statement on Class B .............................................. 3 About this Manual ............................................................................. 7 Warranty .................................................................................
Introduction 1 I/O Connectors ............................................................................ 45 CD-in Internal Audio Connector ................................................. 45 S/PDIF Connector..................................................................... 46 Digital I/O Connectors .............................................................. 47 SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors .................................................... 48 Cooling Fan Connectors..............................
1 Introduction Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide ....................... 116 Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ......................................... 128 Appendix C - System Error Message............................................ 129 Appendix D - Troubleshooting ......................................................
Introduction 1 About this Manual 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. Warranty 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications. 2.
1 Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up. 1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it. 2.
Introduction 1 About the Package The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications 10 Processor • LGA 1155 socket for: - 3rd generation Intel® CoreTM processors (22nm process technology) : Intel® CoreTM i7-3770 (8M Cache, up to 3.9GHz); 77W : Intel® CoreTM i5-3550S (6M Cache, up to 3.7GHz); 65W : Intel® CoreTM i3-3220 (3M Cache, 3.3GHz); 55W : Intel® Pentium® G2120 (3M Cache, 3.1 GHz); 65W - 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processors (32nm process technology) : Intel® CoreTM i7-2600 (8M Cache, up to 3.
Introduction TPM (optional) • TPM - Trusted Platform Module • Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions • Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection Rear Panel I/O Ports • 1 mini-DIN-6 port for PS/2 mouse/keyboard • 2 DB-9 serial ports - Supports RS232/422/485 (RS232 and/or Power) • 1 DB-15 VGA port • 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal) • 2 RJ45 LAN ports • 6 USB 2.0/1.
1 12 Introduction Temperature • Operating: 0oC to 60oC • Storage: -20oC to 85oC Humidity • 10% to 90% PCB • ATX form factor • 305mm (12”) x 244mm (9.
Introduction 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. It offers peak data transfer rate of up to 21 Gb/s bandwidth.
1 Introduction Serial ATA Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. SATA 3.0 supports speed up to 6Gb/s while SATA 2.0 supports speed up to 3Gb/s. This improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s. Gigabit LAN The Realtek RTL8111DL PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission. USB The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.
Introduction 1 RTC Timer The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time. ACPI STR The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.
2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation System Board Layout PS/2 Power select (JP3) COM 1 RS232/ Power select (JP9) 1 2 1 6 5 56 JP1 COM 2 COM 1 2 6 1 2 1 5 5 6 JP2 8 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only) DDR3_2 DDR3_4 DDR3_1 DDR3_3 1 1 COM1 RS232/422/485 select (JP1) Fintek COM2 RS232/422/485 select (JP2) 4 Chassis intrusion F71879F COM 2 COM 1 19 5 ASMedia 1442 VGA DVI -I CPU fan USB 10-11 power select (JP6) 1 12 LGA 1155 1 +12V power Standby Power LED COM
Hardware Installation 2 Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described 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.
2 Hardware Installation The system board supports the following memory interface. Single Channel (SC) Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels. Dual Channel (DC) Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate. Single Channel DIMMs are on the same channel. DIMMs in a channel can be identical or completely different.
Hardware Installation 2 Installing the DIM Module Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. 2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. 3. Locate the DIMM socket on the system board. 4. Push the “ejector tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side. Ejector tab Ejector tab 5.
2 20 Hardware Installation 6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way. 7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated in the socket. 8. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place.
Hardware Installation 2 CPU The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1155 socket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing a LGA 1155 packaged Intel CPU. Important: 1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA 1155 socket comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not damaged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. If the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are damaged, contact your dealer immediately. 2. Make sure to keep the protective cap.
2 Hardware Installation Installing the CPU 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. 2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. 3. Locate the LGA 1155 CPU socket on the system board. COM 2 COM 1 Important: The CPU socket must not come in contact with anything other than the CPU. Avoid unnecessary exposure. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU. 4.
Hardware Installation 5. Lifting the load lever will at the same time lift the load plate. Lift the load lever up to the angle shown on the photo. 6. 2 Load lever Load plate Remove the protective cap from the CPU socket. The cap is used to protect the CPU socket against dust and harmful particles. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.
2 Hardware Installation 7. Insert the CPU into the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with the corner of the CPU socket shown on the photo. Gold triangular mark The CPU’s notch will at the same time fit into the socket’s alignment key. Alignment key Important: The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force.
Hardware Installation 8. Close the load plate then push the load lever down. While closing the load plate, make sure the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob. 9. 2 Hook the load lever under the retention tab.
2 Hardware Installation Installing the Fan and Heat Sink The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board. Note: A boxed Intel® processor already includes the CPU fan and heat sink assembly. If your CPU was purchased separately, make sure to only use Intel®-certified fan and heat sink. 1.
Hardware Installation 4. 2 Rotate each push-pin according to the direction of the arrow shown on top of the pin. Push down two pushpins that are diagonally across the heat sink. Perform the same procedure for the other two push-pins. Heat sink “Unlocked” position of push-pin “Locked” position of push-pin 5. Connect the CPU fan’s cable to the CPU fan connector on the system board.
2 Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data COM 2 COM 1 1 2 3 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data JP7 1 2 3 1-2 On: Normal (default) If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below. 28 1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord. 2. Set JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On.
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Power Select JP3 COM 2 COM 1 1 2 3 1-2 On: +5V (default) 1 2 3 2-3 On: +5V_standby and supports PS/2 keyboard/ mouse auto swap function JP3 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system. Important: The +5V_standy power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
2 Hardware Installation USB Power Select 1 2 3 1 2 3 USB 10-11 (JP6) 1-2 On: +5V (default) COM 2 COM 1 USB 0-1/8-9 (JP4) 3 3 2 1 2 1 1-2 On: +5V (default) 1 2-3 On: +5V_standby 2 3 USB 2-3/ 4-5 (JP5) 1-2 On: +5V (default) 2-3 On: +5V_standby 1 2 3 2-3 On: +5V_standby These jumpers are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.
Hardware Installation 2 Power-on Select COM 2 COM 1 1 2 3 JP8 1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default) 1 2 3 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power; or Power-on via WOL after G3 To power-on via WOL after G3: 1. Set JP8 pins 2 and 3 to On. 2. Set the “After G3” field to Power Off/WOL. 3. Set the “GbE Wake Up From S5” to Enabled. The BIOS fields are in the “South Bridge Configuration” submenu (Chipset menu) of the AMI BIOS utility. To power-on via AC Power: 1. Set JP8 pins 2 and 3 to On. 2.
2 Hardware Installation COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select JP1 JP2 COM 2 COM 2 COM 1 COM 1 JP1 (for COM1) and JP2 (for COM2) are used to configure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting. JP1/JP2 2 4 6 1 3 5 1-2 On: RS232 (default) 2 4 6 2 4 1 3 5 1 3 5 3-4 On: RS422 Full Duplex 6 5-6 On: RS485 DCDRD TD DTRGND RXD+ RXDTXD+ TXDN.C. DATA+ DATAN.C. N.C. N.C.
Hardware Installation 2 COM1/COM2 RS232/Power Select JP9 JP10 COM 2 COM 1 3 2 1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On: RS232 (default) 4 5 6 1 3 2 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: 4 RS232 with power 5 6 1 33
2 Hardware Installation Rear Panel I/O Ports PS/2 KB/MS COM 2 VGA LAN 1 LAN 2 Line-in/ Surround Line-out USB 10-11 COM 1 USB 0-1 DVI-I (DVI-D signal only) USB 8-9 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • • • • • • • • • 34 PS/2 mouse/ keyboard port 2 COM ports VGA port DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only) 2 LAN ports 6 USB ports Mic-in/ Center+subwoofer jack Line-out jack Line-in/ Surround jack Mic-in/ Center+Subwoofer
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Port PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse COM 2 COM 1 The PS/2 port is used to connect a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse by means of the provided cable. Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use this function: • Jumper Setting JP3 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Power Select” in this chapter for more information.
2 Hardware Installation Important: By default, the PS/2 port supports PS/2 keyboard only. If you intend to connect a PS/2 mouse, you must set JP3 to 2-3 On. This will support the auto-swap function allowing the system to auto-detect the PS/2 device. To allow the system to detect devices that may be incorrectly plugged to the wrong port on the cable, set JP3 to 2-3 On. Setting JP3 to 2-3 On will enable the auto-swap function allowing you to use the devices without having to replug the devices.
Hardware Installation 2 COM (Serial) Ports COM 2 COM 2 COM 1 COM 1 COM 1 and COM 2: RS232/422/485 COM 3 COM 3 to COM 6: RS232 2 1 9 COM 4 COM 6 COM 5 COM 3 to COM 6 are fixed at RS232. The pin function of COM 1 and COM 2 ports will vary according to JP1/JP2’s setting. Refer to “COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information.
2 Hardware Installation VGA Port VGA COM 2 COM 1 The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. BIOS Setting Configure VGA in the Chipset menu (“North Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the graphics driver.
Hardware Installation 2 DVI-I Port COM 2 COM 1 DVI-I (DVI-D signal only) The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor. This port supports DVI-D signal only. Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After you plug the cable connector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. BIOS Setting Configure the display device in the Chipset menu (“North Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation RJ45 LAN Ports LAN 1 COM 2 COM 1 LAN 2 Features • Realtek RTL8111DL PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 USB Ports USB 11 USB 10 COM 2 COM 1 USB 1 USB 0 USB 4-5 VCC -Data USB 8 USB 2-3 +Data GND N. C. USB 9 10 2 1 VCC -Data +Data GND Key 9 USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with four onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The four 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 8 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The additional USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket.
2 Hardware Installation Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function: • Jumper Setting JP4, JP5 and/or JP6 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in this chapter for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 Audio Rear audio COM 2 COM 1 Line-in/ Surround Line-out AUD_GND AUD_HPRET_R Key AUD_HPRET_L AUD_GND Mic-in/ Center+Subwoofer 10 9 Front audio AUD_MIC AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_HPOUT_R +5V Analog AUD_HPOUT_L 2 1 Rear Audio The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.
2 Hardware Installation BIOS Setting Configure the onboard audio in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the audio driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 I/O Connectors CD-in Internal Audio Connector COM 2 COM 1 4 Right audio channel Ground Ground Left audio channel 1 The CD-in connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.
2 Hardware Installation S/PDIF Connector COM 2 COM 1 SPDIF out Key Ground +5V 1 SPDIF in 5 The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the audio cable to the S/PDIF connector. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable is aligned with pin 1 of the S/PDIF connector.
Hardware Installation 2 Digital I/O Connectors 19 COM 2 COM 1 2 1 The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors.
2 Hardware Installation SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors COM 2 COM 1 1 GND RXP RXN GND TXN TXP GND 7 SATA 3.0 6Gb/s SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 5 SATA 3 SATA 2 SATA 4 SATA 2.0 3Gb/s Features • SATA 0 supports data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s • SATA 1 to SATA 5 support data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s • Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices.
Hardware Installation 2 Cooling Fan Connectors 4 1 COM 2 COM 1 Ground Speed Control Power Sense CPU fan Ground Power Sense 1 3 System fan 1 3 Sense 1 Ground Power System fan 2 The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components. BIOS Setting The Advanced menu (“Hardware Health Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans.
2 Hardware Installation Chassis Intrusion Connector 1 COM 2 COM 1 2 Chassis signal Ground The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts. MyGuard Hardware Monitor Install the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” utility.
Hardware Installation 2 Power Connectors 12 24 COM 2 COM 1 +3.3VDC Ground +12VDC +5VDC +12VDC +5VDC +5VSB +5VDC NC PWR_OK Ground Ground +5VDC Ground Ground +5VDC Ground PS_ON# Ground Ground -12VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC 1 13 ATX power 8 4 Ground 12V 5 1 12V power Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into the 24-pin connector.
2 Hardware Installation Standby Power LED COM 2 COM 1 Standby Power LED This LED will light red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC and then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
Hardware Installation 2 Front Panel Connectors COM 2 COM 1 1 2 PWR-LED HDD-LED PWR-BTN RESET-SW 1112 HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system. PWR-BTN - Power Switch This switch is used to power on or off the system. PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED When the system’s power is on, this LED will light.
2 Hardware Installation Expansion Slots COM 2 COM 1 PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 PCI 6 Mini PCI Express PCI 7 PCI Slots The PCI slot supports expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. Mini PCI Express Slot Install mini PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the mini PCI Express specifications into the mini PCI Express x1 slot.
Hardware Installation 2 IDE Connector COM 2 COM 1 2 1 40 39 The IDE connector is used to connect hard drives. The connector on the IDE cable can be inserted into this connector only if pin 1 of the cable is aligned with pin 1 of this connector. The IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave. Use an IDE ribbon cable to connect the drives to the system board.
2 Hardware Installation Important: If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard IDE in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 Battery COM 2 COM 1 Battery The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer. • Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
2 Hardware Installation SDVO Connector COM 2 COM 1 2 1 30 29 The SDVO connector is used to connect the optional SDVO-LVDS daughterboard.
Hardware Installation 2 SDVO-LVDS Daughterboard (optional) Features • • • • • • Chrontel CH7308B Supports 18/24-bit 1600x1200 LVDS panel (default 1024x768) 1 LVDS LCD panel connector 1 LCD/Inverter power connector SDVO interface Supports dimming control via hot keys Dimensions • 45mm (1.77") x 38mm (1.
2 Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Panel Power Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 1-2 On: +12V JP8 1 2 3 5 4 6 3-4 On: +5V 1 2 3 4 6 5 5-6 On: +3.3V (default) JP8 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure JP8’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.
Hardware Installation 2 I/O Connectors LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector 1 8 LCD/Inverter power 1 39 2 40 LVDS LCD panel The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel.
2 Hardware Installation LVDS LCD Panel Connector Pins Function Pins Function 1 GND 2 GND 3 N. C. 4 N. C. 5 N. C. 6 N. C. 7 GND 8 GND 9 LVDS_Out2+ 10 LVDS_Out6+ 11 LVDS_Out2- 12 LVDS_Out6- 13 GND 14 GND 15 LVDS_Out1+ 16 LVDS_Out5+ 17 LVDS_Out1- 18 LVDS_Out5- 19 GND 20 GND 21 LVDS_Out0+ 22 LVDS_Out4+ 23 LVDS_Out0- 24 LVDS_Out4- 25 GND 26 GND 27 LVDS_CLK1+ 28 LVDS_CLK2+ 29 LVDS_CLK1- 30 LVDS_CLK2- 31 GND 32 GND 33 LVDS_DDCCLK 34 N. C.
Hardware Installation 2 Installing the SDVO-LVDS Daughterboard onto the Motherboard (optional) Important: The motherboard used in this section is for reference purpose only and may not resemble your motherboard. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install SDVO-LVDS onto the motherboard of your choice. 1. The photo below shows the location of the mounting hole on the motherboard. Mounting hole 2.
2 Hardware Installation 3. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw. Bolt 4. The SDVO connector is located at the bottom of the daughterboard. Grasping SDVO-LVDS by its edges, position it on top of the motherboard’s SDVO connector with its mounting holes aligned with the bolts on the motherboard. This will also align the SDVO connector of the two boards to each other.
Hardware Installation 2 SDVO connector on the motherboard 5. Press SDVO-LVDS down firmly until it is completely seated on the SDVO connector of the motherboard. SDVO-LVDS Motherboard 6. Use the provided mounting screws to secure SDVO-LVDS to the motherboard.
3 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup 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.
BIOS Setup 3 Legends 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 highlighted field. - (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values or options of the highlighted field. Displays General Help. Previous Values. Optimized Defaults.
3 BIOS Setup AMI BIOS Setup Utility Main The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Save & Exit Boot Security BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliency Project Version Build Date and Time American Megatrends 4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 1APTC 0.
BIOS Setup 3 Advanced 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. Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
3 BIOS Setup ACPI Power Management Configuration This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Power Management Configuration ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM) ] Resume by PME Resume by Ring Resume by RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
BIOS Setup 3 PC Health Status This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Smart Fan Function System Hardware Monitor Smart Fan Function Case Open Beep [Disabled] CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU FAN Speed System FAN Speed System FAN2 Speed VCore +5.0V +12V VDIMM +3.3V VS5V : : : : : : : : : : : +45 C +25 C 3614 RPM N/A N/A +1.088 V +5.112 V +12.056V +1.536 V +3.352 V +5.
3 BIOS Setup CPU Smart Fan Control When this feature is set to Automatic, the CPU’s fan speed will rotate according to the CPU’s temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the speed of rotation. Boundary 1 to Boundary 4 The range is from 0-127. Speed Count 1 to Speed Count 5 The range is from 1-100. Case Open Set this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intrusion event.
BIOS Setup 3 Trusted Computing (optional) This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required. Current Status Information SUPPORT TURNED OFF Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
3 BIOS Setup CPU Configuration 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 CPU Configuration Intel (R) Core (TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.
BIOS Setup 3 SATA Configuration This section is used to configure SATA functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
3 BIOS Setup If AHCI is selected in the SATA Mode field, it will display the following information: SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection Aggressive LPM Support SATA Controller Speed [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] [Gen3] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
BIOS Setup 3 Intel TXT (LT) Configuration This section is used to configure the Intel Trusted Execution technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX is enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior to TXT. Secure Mode Extension (SMX) Disabled Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
3 BIOS Setup USB Configuration This section is used to configure USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
BIOS Setup 3 F71879 Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restore AC Power Loss help.
3 BIOS Setup Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Device Settings [Enabled] IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Change Settings [Auto] Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Setup 3 Second Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure the serial port functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC) F81217 Second Super IO Configuration F81217 Second Super IO Chip Port 3 Configuration Port 4 Configuration Serial Port 5 Configuration Serial Port 6 Configuration F81217 SecondIo Serial Serial Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
3 BIOS Setup Onboard ATA Controller Configuration This section configures settings relevant to the onboard ATA Controller Configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PATA Primary Master PATA Primary Slave Not Present Not Present ATA Controller [IDE Mode] Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219.
BIOS Setup 3 Chipset Configures relevant chipset functions. Main South North Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Chipset Bridge Bridge ME Subsystem South Bridge Parameters Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
3 BIOS Setup South Bridge Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID 1.5.0.0 B65 05/B3 PCI Express Configuration Setting. PCI Express Ports Configuration USB Configuration High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.
BIOS Setup 3 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
3 BIOS Setup North Bridge Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset System Agent Bridge Name System Agent RC Version VT-d Capability Sandy Bridge 1.5.0.0 Unsupported Config Graphics Settings. Graphics Configuration Memory Configuration Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Setup 3 LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset LCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display [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. VGA modes will be supported only on primary dispay. Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
3 BIOS Setup ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME FW Version 8.0.4.1141 Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Setup 3 Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State 1 [On] Quiet Boot [Disabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.69 Security Save & Exit Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Boot Option Priorities CSM parameters Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
3 BIOS Setup CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch CSM Boot option filter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy [Enabled] [UEFI and Legacy] [Do not launch] [Legacy only] Other PCI device ROM priority [UEFI OpROM] This option controls if CSM will be launched. Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219.
BIOS Setup 3 Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights.
3 BIOS Setup Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save & Exit Reset the system after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Boot Override Launch EFI Shell from file system device Select Screen Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219.
BIOS Setup 3 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. To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press . C:\AFU\AFUDOS>afudos filename /B /P /N +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | AMI Firmware Update Utility(APTIO) v2.
4 Supported Software Chapter 4 - Supported Software 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. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.
Supported Software 4 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 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.
4 Supported Software 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. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Intel Graphics Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled. With this enabled, after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted, the screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows Vista desktop appears.
4 98 Supported Software 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
Supported Software 5. 4 Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next. 2. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you finish a step. 3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Realtek LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “Realtek LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin the installation. 3. After completing installation, click Finish.
4 Supported Software Intel Management Engine Interface To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Interface” on the main menu. 102 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next.
Supported Software 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 5. After completing installation, click Finish.
4 Supported Software MyGuard Hardware Monitor 1. Locate for the MyGuard folder in the provided disc. 2. In the MyGuard folder, right-click on the “setup” file. 3. Select Run As Administrator. 4. Double-click Setup. Important: Perform steps 1-3 only when using Windows 7 or Windows Vista. 104 5. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 6. Click Install to begin installation.
Supported Software 7. Setup is currently installing the utility. 8. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Intel Rapid Storage Technology To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology” on the main menu. 106 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the warning carefully then click Yes. 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
Supported Software 4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next. 5. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.
4 Supported Software F6 Floppy Configuration Utility 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.
Supported Software 4 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.
4 Supported Software Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 110 1. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ package prior to installing the driver. Click Install. 2. The setup program is preparing to install the driver. 3. The setup program is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
Supported Software 4. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. 5. Enter the necessary information and then click Next. 6. Select a setup type and then click Next.
4 112 Supported Software 7. Click Install. 8. The setup program is currently installing the driver. 9. Click Finish.
Supported Software 10. 4 Click Yes to restart the system. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software Intel Turbo Boost To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost” on the main menu. 114 1. The setup program is configuring the new software installation. 2. Click Next. 3. Read the license agreement and then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next.
Supported Software 4. Click Install. 5. The setup program is currently installing the software. 6. Click Finish.
A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide nLite 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. Installation procedures may slightly vary if you’re using another version of the program. 1.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next. 6. Click Next to temporarily save the Windows installation files to the designated default folder. A If you want to save them in another folder, click Browse, select the folder and then click Next.
A 118 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 7. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 9. 10. A Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. 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.
A 120 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI controllers and then click OK. 12. Click Next.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 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.
A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next. 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.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 17. A 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.
A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide AHCI 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. 4.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next. 6. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and then click Next. 7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” and then click Next.
A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 8. Click “Have Disk”. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. 10. 126 Select the appropriate AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.
NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 11. A 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. 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. By doing so, Windows will work normally with the SATA controller that is in AHCI mode.
B Watchdog Timer Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ;Software programming example: ;--------------------------------------------;(1) Enter Super IO Configuration mode ;--------------------------------------------MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,87H OUT DX,AL OUT DX,AL ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------;(2) Configuration Logical Device 7, register CRF5/CRF6 (WDT Control /WDT timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
System Error Message 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.
C System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) HDD initialization error. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) Unable to recalibrate fixed disk. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) Sector Verify failed. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low. Keyboard error or no keyboard present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached and no keys are being pressed during the boot.
Troubleshooting D Appendix D - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist 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. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes. Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below. 1.
D Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. 3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor. The screen seems to be constantly wavering. 1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off.
Troubleshooting D Hard Drive Hard disk failure. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition. Excessively long formatting period.
D Troubleshooting System Board 134 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. 2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set. 3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets. 4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations. 5.
