User Manual SIMB-M21 Intel® HM65 with Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Celeron Mini-ITX Motherboard
Safety Information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Safety Declaration This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Conventions used in this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
Important! Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Note! Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key.
Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................1 1.1 Specifications Summary............................................................................ 2 1.1.1 System .......................................................................................... 2 1.1.2 Display .......................................................................................... 2 1.1.3 Audio............................................................................................. 2 1.1.4 TPM ...
2.8.2 2.8.3 2.8.4 2.8.5 2.8.6 2.8.7 2.8.8 2.8.9 2.8.10 2.8.11 2.8.12 2.8.13 2.8.14 2.8.15 Chapter CPU and System fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1) ..... 26 System Panel (F_PANEL) .......................................................... 27 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1, ATX12V1)....................... 28 Serial Port connectors (COM3, COM4, COM5).......................... 29 GPIO Connector (JGPIO) ........................................................... 29 Audio Mic.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 1
1.1 Specifications Summary 1.1.1 System CPU: Supports Intel rPGA988 Socket (Socket G2) Intel Mobile Core i7/ i5/ i3 CPU BIOS: AMI 64Mb SPI System Chipset: Intel® HM65 I/O Chipset: Nuvoton NCT6776F Memory: Two 204-pin SODIMM support up to 16GB dual channel DDR3 1066/ 1333, up to 16GB Watchdog Timer: Reset: 1 to 255 sec/min per step H/W Status Monitor: Monitoring temperature, voltage and cooling fan status. Auto throttling control when CPU overheats.
Chapter 1 2 x LAN RJ45 Ports, 1 x Audio I/O (3 Jacks) Internal I/O: 3 x USB Connectors supports 6 USB Ports, 3 x COM RS-232 Connectors with 5V/ 12V Power, 5 x SATA Connectors (2 SATA 3.0, 3 SATA II), 1 x Front Panel Connector, 1x Front Audio, 1 x CPU Fan Connector (3-pin), 1 x System Fan Connector (3-pin), 1 x LVDS (2 x 20-pin), 1 x LVDS Backlight Power Connector, 1 x Clear CMOS Jumper (3-pin), 1 x GPIO Power Requirement +12V (4.86A), +5V (1.28A), +3.3V (1.05A), -12V (0.
1.2 Block Diagram Figure 1.
Chapter 2 2 Product Introduction
2.1 Product highlights 2.1.1 Product Overview SIMB-M21 supports the latest Intel rPGA998 CPU-socket interface processor, the 2nd Generation Intel® Core i3, i5, i7, Celeron mobile processors which are built on 32 nm technologies to provide smart performance and responsiveness. SIMB-M21 has 2 SATAIII and 2 SATAII connects, and also has integrated 5.1-channel HD Audio and dual Gigabit LAN. 2.1.
2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Caution! Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
2.3 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Warning! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.3.1 Placement Direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
Attach the four (4) screws into the holes indicated by the red circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Caution! Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 9 SIMB-M21 User Manual Product Introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Chapter 2 2.3.
2.3.3 Motherboard Layout 2.3.4 Layout Content List Table 2.1: Slots & socket Label Function Note FCPGA988 FCPGA988 socket DIMMA1 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Slot A1 Page 23 DIMMB1 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Slot B1 23 PCIEX16 PCI-e x16 Slot 26 MINI-PCIE MINI PCI-e Slot 26 CFAST Cfast Slot Rear Side Table 2.2: Jumpers Label Function Note Page JCMOS1 Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 27 PSON1 AT/ATX Mode Select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.
Label Function Note Page PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 6-pin Mini-Din 29 COM1 COM1 Connector D-sub 9-pin, male 29 DP1 DisplayPort Connector DisplayPort VGA1 VGA Port D-sub 15-pin, female 29 HDMI1 HDMI Port HDMI 1.3 19-pin 29 LAN1USB12 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1 USB 2.0 Connector x 2 LAN2USB34 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1 USB 2.0 Connector x 2 Audio1 Audio Line-In , Line-Out , Mic.-In 29 5.1 Channel Audio I/O (3 jacks) 29 2.3.5 Internal Connector Table 2.
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3 processor in the 1155-land package. Important! Your boxed Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3 Mobile processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
Separate CPU cooler and its base first by screw drawer 3. Assemble the CPI FAN retention module 13 Product Introduction 2. Chapter 2 Caution! Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is the same side as CPU Socket triangle. Gold Triangle CPU Socket Triangle 5. Turn the CPU lock clockwise to lock CUU Caution! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
Place the heatsink base on the relative bottom of motherboard. Place the heatsink assembly on the top of the CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 3. Screw tightly the four fasteners. Product Introduction 1. 2. Chapter 2 2.4.
4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Important! Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.5 System Memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 204-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR SO-DIMM but has a 204-pin footprint compared to the 204-pin DDR2 DIMM.
Chapter 2 Table 2.5: 204-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Socket Channel A DIMMA1 Channel B DIMMB1 2.5.2 Memory Configurations Important! If you installed four 1GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extension) mode.
2. Align a SO-DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the SO-DIMM matches the break on the socket. DDR3 SO-DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip 3. Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the SO-DIMM is properly seated. Locked retaining clip Important! SIMB-M21 User Manual A DDR3 SO-DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a SO-DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the SO-DIMM.
2.5.4 Removing a SO-DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips downward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlocked retaining clip Note! Support the SO-DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The SO-DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2.6 Expansion Card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
2.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
This motherboard supports one MINI PCI Express. The following figure shows a Decode card installed on the MINI PCI Express slot. Chapter 2 2.6.4 MINI PCI Express Product Introduction 2.6.5 CFast Card This motherboard supports one CFast Card connector and its location is on button side of MB. The following figure shows a CFast Card installed on the CFast Card connector.
2.7 Jumpers 2.7.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
This jumper allows you to select the power mode of COM PORTATX Mode or AT mode. +5V +12V 2.7.3 LVDS Back Light controller form SIO (JBLK1) Linear 23 PWM SIMB-M21 User Manual Product Introduction RI Chapter 2 2.7.
2.7.4 LVDS Back light power selection +5 V +3.3 V 2.7.5 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (PSON1) This jumper allows you to select ATX Mode or AT mode.
Chapter 2 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 3 5 7 9 10 2 11 4 6 8 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 & COM2 port is for serial devices. 4. DisplayPort. This 20-pin DisplayPort connect to a DisplayPort VGA monitor. 5. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor. 6. HDMI port. This 19-pin HDMI 1.3 port connects to a HDMI monitor. 7. LAN (RJ-45) port.
2.8.2 CPU and System fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 280mA (3.36 W max.) at 4800rpm or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1 Caution! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel. The functions are as following. ATX Power Button/Soft-off Button (Pin 6-8 PWRBT) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch and holding it for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
2.8.4 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1, ATX12V1) The connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATXPWR1 ATX12V1 Important! SIMB-M21 User Manual Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 2.8.6 GPIO Connector (JGPIO) This connector is for GPIO function. JDIO1 29 SIMB-M21 User Manual Product Introduction COM3, COM4, COM5 Chapter 2 2.8.
2.8.7 Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector (FPAUD1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 (optional) audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. FPAUD1 Important! For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 2.8.
Chapter 2 2.8.9 LCD Inverter Connector (JBL1) The connector is for the control of internal LVDS brightness. Table 2.7: Signal Description Signal Signal Description For inverter with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the LCD brightness through the VR signal. VR Vadj=0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.
2.8.10 SPI Connector (JSPI) Is a point-to-point interface standard, which allows network equipment designers to develop an array of next-generation multi-service switches and routers to support multi-service traffic with aggregate bandwidths up to OC-192 (10 Gb/s) and beyond, enabling them to dramatically increase system performance. JSPI 2.8.
These connectors support SATA 3.0 and are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.8.13 Serial ATA II Connector (SATA3, SATA4, SATA5) These connectors support SATA 2.0 and are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1, SATA2 33 SIMB-M21 User Manual Product Introduction SATA1, SATA2 Chapter 2 2.8.
Note! Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with large graphics cards. 2.8.
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Caution! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Note! The USB module is purchased separately.
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Chapter 3 3 BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system setting through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
3.1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of configurable items in the menu you selected. 3.1.3 Sub-menu 3.2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu.
3.3 Main Setup This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. BIOS Information Display the auto-detected BIOS information. Memory Information Displays the auto-detected system memory System Date The date format is ,,,. System Time The time format is ,,. Access Level Displays the accessory information.
Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Chipset configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the keys. All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages. Chapter 3 3.
3.4.1 PCI Subsystem Setting The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/ PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. PCI Bus Driver Version Displays the information of PCI Bus Driver Version. PCI ROM Priority [EFI compatible ROM] In case of multiple option ROMs ( Legacy and EFI compatible), specifies what PCI option ROM to launch.
Caution! Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI Express devices to fail. Extended Sync [Disables] If [Enabled] allows generation of extended synchronization patterns. Configuration options: [Disable][Enabled]. 43 SIMB-M21 User Manual BIOS Setup PCI Express Link Settings ASPM Support [Disable] Set the ASPM levels: Force L0 - Force all links to L0 state; AUTO - BIOS configuration; Disable - Disable ASPM. Configuration options: [Disable][Auto][Force L0].
3.4.2 ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State [S3 (suspend to RAM)] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter the SUSPEND button is press. Configuration options: [Suspend Disable][S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (suspend to RAM )] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disable] Enable or disable system wake on alarm even. When enabled, system will wake upon the hr/min/sec specified. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
Chapter 3 3.4.3 Trusted computing Trusted computing (TPM) settings. BIOS Setup TPM configuration TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Enable or disable TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Current TPM Status Information Displays the TPM status information [No TPM Hardware].
3.4.4 CPU configuration CPU configuration Displays the CPU information. Hyper-threading [Enabled] Enable or disable Hyper-threading support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Active Processor Cores [All] Select the numbers of cores in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]. Caution! It depends on each CPU type. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disable] Disable for Windows XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
3.4.5 SATA Configuration SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Supports IDE, AHCI. Configuration options: [Disable][IDE Mode][AHCI Mode]. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Compatible] Enabled/Disabled Serial-ATA Controller 0. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enhanced] [Compatible]. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] Enabled/Disabled Serial-ATA Controller 1. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enhanced] [Compatible].
3.4.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration Display Intel Trusted Execution Technology configuration. 3.4.7 PCH-FW Configuration Configuration Management Engine Technology Parameter.
Chapter 3 3.4.7.1 Firmware Update Configuration BIOS Setup Me FW Image Re-Flash[Disable] Enabled/Disabled Me FW Image Re-Flash function. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enhanced].
3.4.8 Intel Anti-Theft Technology Configuration Disabling Intel AT allow users to login to platform. This is strictly for testing only. This does not disable AT services in ME. Intel Anti-Theft Technology[Disable] Enabled/Disabled Intel AT BIOS for testing only. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enhanced]. Intel Anti-Theft Technology Recovery[3] Set the number of times recovery attempted will be allowed. Enter Intel AT Suspend Mode[Disable] Request that platform enter Intel AT support Mode.
Chapter 3 3.4.9 USB Configuration USB Configuration Parameters. BIOS Setup USB Device Display how many devices are connected. Legacy USB Support [Enabled]| 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled][Auto]. EHCI Hand-off [Disable] This is a workaround for OS without EHCI hand-off support.
3.4.10 Super IO Configuration System Super IO Chip Parameters. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip [NCT6776F] 3.4.10.1 Serial Port 0 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA).
53 SIMB-M21 User Manual BIOS Setup Super IO Chip [Finteck F81216] Chapter 3 Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port [Enable] Enable or Disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Device Setting [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Change Setting[Auto] Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9.
3.4.10.2 Serial Port 1 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COM3). Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port [Enable] Enable or Disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Device Setting [IO=C80h; IRQ=5] Change Setting[Auto] Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=C80h; IRQ=5] [IO=C80h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C88h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C90h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C98h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11].
Chapter 3 3.4.10.3 Serial Port 2 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COM4). BIOS Setup Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port [Enable] Enable or Disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Device Setting [IO=C88h; IRQ=5] Change Setting[Auto] Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=C88h; IRQ=5] [IO=C80h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C88h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C90h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C98h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11].
3.4.10.4 Serial Port 3 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 5 (COM5) Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port [Enable] Enable or Disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Device Setting [IO=C90h; IRQ=5] Change Setting[Auto] Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=C90h; IRQ=5] [IO=C80h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C88h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C90h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11] [IO=C98h; IRQ=5, 7, 9. 10, 11].
Chapter 3 3.4.10.5 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Smart Fan Mode configuration BIOS Setup System Fan Mode [Manual Mode] Select system Fan mode. Configuration options: [Manual Mode] [Thermal Cruise Mode][SNART FAN IV Mode]. CPU Fan Mode [Manual Mode] Select CPU Fan mode. Configuration options: [Manual Mode] [Thermal Cruise Mode][SNART FAN IV Mode]. Power-LossFailue [Aways on] Enable or Disable Power-Loss Function. Configuration options: [Always OFF] [Always on][Auto].
3.4.10.6 Digital I/O Configuration Digital I/O Configuration Digital I/O Pin 0 [Input] Configure Digital I/O Pin. Configuration options: [Input][Output High][Output Low]. Digital I/O Pin 1 [Input] Configure Digital I/O Pin. Configuration options: [Input][Output High][Output Low]. Digital I/O Pin 2 [Input] Configure Digital I/O Pin. Configuration options: [Input][Output High][Output Low]. Digital I/O Pin 3 [Input] Configure Digital I/O Pin.
Chapter 3 3.4.11 Hardware Monitor PC Health Status Display system health status. CPU Warning Temperature [Disable] Enabled or Disabled CPU warning temperature Function. Configuration options: [Disable] [50 C/122 F] [55 C/131] [60 C/140 F] [65 C/149 F] [70 C/158 F] [75 C/167 F]. ACPI Shutdown Temperature [Disable] Enabled or Disabled CPU warning temperature Function. Configuration options: [Disable] [70 C/158 F] [75 C/167 F] [80 C/176 F] [85 C/ 185] [90 C/194 F] [95 C/205 F].
3.4.12 Serial Port Console Redirection Display COM console information. Console Redirection [Enable] Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Out-of-Band Mgmt port [COM0 (Disabled)] Microsoft Windows Emergency management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS though a serial port. Configuration options: [COM0 (Disabled)][COM4 (Pci Dev0, Func0) (Disabled)].
Chapter 3 3.4.13 Intel ICC Integrated Clock Control Option. BIOS Setup Use Watchdog Timer for ICC[Disable] Enable Watchdog Timer operation for ICC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Turn off unused PCI/PCIe clocks [Enable] Enable or Disable clocks for empty PCI/PCIe slots to save power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Lock ICC registers[Static only] All registers : ICC registers will be locked. Static only : only static ICC registers will be locked.
3.4.14 Sandybridge DTS Configuration CPU DTS[Enable] Enable or Disable CPU DTS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 3.4.15 Sandybridge PPM Configuration EIST [Enable] Enable or Disable Intel Speedstep. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
3.5 Chipset 63 SIMB-M21 User Manual BIOS Setup Turbo Mode [Enable] Enable or Disable Intel Turbo Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. CPU C3 Report[Enable] Enable or Disable CPU C3 report to SO. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. CPU C6 Report[Enable] Enable or Disable CPU C6 report to SO. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. CPU C7 Report[Enable] Enable or Disable CPU C7 report to SO. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration System Agent RC version Display System Agent RC information. VT-d [Disable] Set VT-d Enable or Disable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Primary Display [Auto] Select primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI]. CHAP Device ( B0:D7:F0) [Disable] Enable or Disable SA CHAP Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Thermal Device ( B0:D4:F0) [Disable] Enable or Disable SA Thermal Device.
Chapter 3 3.5.1.1 Intel IGFX Configuration BIOS Setup Intel IGFX Configuration Display IGFX VBIOS version & IGFX Frequency. Graphic Turbo IMNO Current[31] Graphic Turbo IMNO Current values supported(14-31). Internal Graphic[Auto] Keep IGD enable based on the setup option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. GTT Size[2MB] Set GTT size. Configuration options: [1MB][2MB]. Aperture Size[512MB] Set Aperture Size. Configuration options: [128MB][256MB][512MB].
3.5.1.1.1LCD Control LCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display[VBIOS Default] Select the display port which be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Configuration options: [VBIOS Default] [CRT] [HDMI] [LFP] [DisplayPort]. LCD Panel Type[VBIOS Default] Select LCD panel type for LVDS port. Configuration options: [800x600] [1024x768] [1280x1024] [1400x1050] [1600x1200] [1680x1050] [1600x900] [1280x800] [1280x600] [2048x1536] [1366x768].
Active LFP[Int-LVDS] Select the active LFP configuration. Configuration options: [No LVDS] [Int-LVDS] [eDP Port-A][eDP Port-D]. Panel Color Depth[18 Bit] Select the LFP panel color depth. Configuration options: [18 Bit] [24 Bit]. 3.5.1.2 DMI Configuration Chapter 3 BIOS Setup DMI Vc1 Contorl[Enable] Enable or disable DMI Vc1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. DMI Vcp Contorl[Enable] Enable or disable DMI Vcp. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
3.5.1.3 NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 - Gen X Configure PEG0 B0 :D1 :F0 Gen1-Gen2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]. PEG1 - Gen X Configure PEG1 B0 :D1 :F1 Gen1-Gen2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]. PEG2 - Gen X Configure PEG2 B0 :D1 :F2 Gen1-Gen2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]. PEG3 - Gen X Configure PEG3 B0 :D1 :F3 Gen1-Gen2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]. Always Enable PEG[Disable] To Enable the PEG slot..
Chapter 3 3.5.1.4 Memory Configuration BIOS Setup Memory Configuration Display system memory information. DIMM profile[Default DIMM profile] Select DIMM timing profile that should be used. Configuration options: [Default DIMM profile] [XMP profile 1] [XMP profile 2]. Memory Frequency[Auto] Select Memory Frequency in Mhz. Configuration options: [Auto] [1067] [1333] [1600] [1867] [2133]. Max TOLUD[Dynmic] Maximum Value of TOLUD. Configuration options: [Dynamic] [1 GB] [1.
3.5.1.5 GT - Power management Control RC6 (Pender Standby) [Enable] Check to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. GT Overclocking Support[Disable] Enable or Disable GT overclocking support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. IGD Multi-Monitor [Disable] Enable/Disable IGD Multi-Monitor by internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PCI Express Port Enable/Disable PCI Express Port.
Chapter 3 3.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration PCH Parameters BIOS Setup Intel PCH Information LAN1 Controller [Enable] Enable/Disable LAN1 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. LAN1 Option-ROM [Disable] Enable/Disable LAN1 boot option for legacy network devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Wake on LAN1 from S5 [Disable] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. LAN2 Controller [Enable] Enable/Disable LAN1 Controller.
BIOS Lock[Enable] Enable or Disable BIOS interface lockdown. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. GPIO Lock[Disable] Enable or Disable SMI lockdown. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. High Precision Timer [Enable] Enable/Disable the High Precision Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 3.5.2.1 USB Configuration EHCI1 [Enabled] Enable/Disable USB 2.0(EHCI) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. EHCI2 [Enabled] Enable/Disable USB 2.
Chapter 3 3.5.2.2 PCI Express Configuration BIOS Setup PCI Express Clock Gating [Enable] Enable or Disable PCI Express clock gating for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. DMI Link ASPM Contorl [L0sL1] Enable or disable the control of active state power management on SA side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]. DMI Extended synch Contorl [Disable] Enable or disable Extended synchronization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
3.5.2.2.1PCI Express Root Port 1 PCI Express Root Port 1 setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][Auto]. PCI Express Root Port 1 [Enable] Enable or Disable to cintrol PCI Express Root Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][Auto].
Chapter 3 3.6 Boot Boot Configuration BIOS Setup Setup Prompt Timeout [1] Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State [On] Select the keyboard NumLock state. Configuration options: [On] [Off]. Quick Boot [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]. Fast Boot [Disable] Enable or disable boot with initialization of minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option.
3.7 Security Administrator Password Set setup Administrator Password. User Password Set User Password.
Chapter 3 3.8 Save & Exit BIOS Setup Save changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving the changes. Save changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. Discard changes and Reset Reset the system without saving the changes. Save changes Save changes done so for to any of the setup option. Discard changes Discard changes done so for to any of the setup option.
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