CR901-B COM Express Basic Module User’s Manual A20920230 1 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup ............................................................... 32 Overview ..................................................................................................... 32 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 33 Main .......................................................................................................... 33 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 One One One CR901-B board heat sink kit DVD QR (Quick Reference) Optional Items • • • • • COM331-B carrier board I/O shield Serial ATA data cable Serial ATA power cable COM port cable The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor Chipset • Socket G2 988B for: - 3rd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors (22nm process technology) : Intel® Core™ i7-3610QE (6M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W : Intel® Core™ i5-3610ME (3M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W : Intel® Core™ i3-3120ME (3M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W - 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors (32nm process technology) : Intel® Core™ i7-2710QE (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz); 45W : Intel® Core™ i5-2510E (3M Cache, up to 3.
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. CR901-B is a COM Express Basic module. The dimension is 95mm x 125mm. Common for all Form Factors Extended only Basic only Compact only Compact and Basic only Mini only 106.00 Extended Compact 91.00 Basic 70.00 51.00 Mini 18.00 6.00 0.00 4.00 151.00 121.00 91.00 80.00 74.20 16.50 4.00 0.00 8 Chapter 2 Concept www.dfi.
Chapter 2 Specification Comparision Table The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the CR901-B module.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout DDR3 SODIMM DDR3_2 SODIMM DDR3_1 SODIMM Socket G2 rPGA-988B DDR3 SODIMM Channel A 1066/1333/ 1600MHz Channel B 1066/1333/ 1600MHz SM Bus Graphics CORE IMVP7 (Vcore,Vgfx) PEG 16x LANES Memory Controller DMI x4 (Direct Media Interface) Intel® FDI (Flexible Display Interface) SM Bus Intel QM77 SSD (optional) CORE 3rd Generation; Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 2nd Generation; Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3; Intel® Celeron™ CMOS Backup EEP
Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram CR901-B Module (Top View) 117.00 95.00 87.00 0.00 4.00 76.00 76.00 4.00 0.00 4.08 4.00 95.00 43.67 34.70 Cooler 125.00 Module PCB 24.70 36.70 Ø2.70(*7 pcs) 91.00 87.00 87.00 24.70 34.70 117.00 4.00 121.00 95.00 87.00 87.00 0.00 4.08 CR901-B Module with Heat Sink 3.50 Module PCB The height of the highest parts 2.00 1.60 5.0 or 8.0 m m Standoff CarrierBoard Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board 14.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 12.50 70.
Chapter 3 Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Chapter 3 Installing the 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 CPU 5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Overview The system board is equipped with a surface mount rPGA 988B CPU socket. Important: Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins. Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only. Gold triangular mark Pin 1 Installing the CPU 1.
Chapter 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors CPU Fan Connector The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CR901-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 CR901-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 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 A22 A23 A24 A25 A26 A27 A28 A29 A30 A31 A32 A33 A34 A35 A36 A37 A38 A39 A40 A41 A42 A43 A44 A45 A46 A47 A48 A49 A50 GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI3GBE0_MDI3+ GBE0_LINK100# GBE0_LINK1000# GBE0_MDI2GBE0_MDI2+ GBE0_LINK# GBE0_MDI1GBE0_MDI1+ GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI0GBE0_MDI0+ GBE0_CTREF SLP_S3# SATA0_TX+ SATA0_TXSLP_S4# SATA0_RX+ SATA0_RXGND (FIXED) SATA2_TX+ SATA2_TXSUS_S5# SATA2_RX+ SATA2_RXBATLOW# (S)ATA_A
Chapter 3 Row C C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 C19 C20 C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 C26 C27 C28 C29 C30 C31 C32 C33 C34 C35 C36 C37 C38 C39 C40 C41 C42 C43 C44 C45 C46 C47 C48 C49 C50 GND (FIXED) GND USB_SSRX0USB_SSRX0+ GND USB_SSRX1USB_SSRX1+ GND USB_SSRX2USB_SSRX2+ GND (FIXED) USB_SSRX3USB_SSRX3+ GND DDI1_PAIR6+ DDI1_PAIR6RSVD RSVD PCIE_RX6+ PCIE_RX6GND (FIXED) PCIE_RX7+ PCIE_RX7DDI1_HPD DDI1_PAIR4+ DDI1_PAIR4RSVD RSVD DDI1_PAIR5+ DDI1_PAIR5GND (FIXED) DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ DDI2_CTRLD
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Signal Description Pin Types I Input to the Module O Output from the Module I/O Bi-directional input / output signal OD Open drain output AC97/HDA Signals Descriptions Signal AC/HAD_RST# AC/HDA_SYNC AC/HDA_BITCLK AC/HDA_SDOUT AC/HDA_SDIN2 AC/HDA_SDIN1 AC/HDA_SDIN0 Pin# A30 A29 A32 A33 B28 B29 B30 Pin Type O CMOS O CMOS I/O CMOS O CMOS I/O CMOS I/O CMOS I/O CMOS Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.3V/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.
Chapter 3 PCI Express Lanes Signals Descriptions Signal PCIE_TX0+ PCIE_TX0PCIE_RX0+ PCIE_RX0PCIE_TX1+ PCIE_TX1PCIE_RX1+ PCIE_RX1PCIE_TX2+ PCIE_TX2PCIE_RX2+ PCIE_RX2PCIE_TX3+ PCIE_TX3PCIE_RX3+ PCIE_RX3PCIE_TX4+ PCIE_TX4PCIE_RX4+ PCIE_RX4PCIE_TX5+ PCIE_TX5PCIE_RX5+ PCIE_RX5PCIE_TX6+ PCIE_TX6PCIE_RX6+ PCIE_RX6PCIE_TX7+ PCIE_TX7PCIE_RX7+ PCIE_RX7PCIE0_CK_REF+ PCIE0_CK_REF- 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_TX12- Pin# D52 D53 C52 C53 D55 D56 C55 C56 D58 D59 C58 C59 D6
Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal PEG_RX12+ PEG_RX12PEG_TX13+ PEG_TX13PEG_RX13+ PEG_RX13PEG_TX14+ PEG_TX14PEG_RX14+ PEG_RX14PEG_TX15+ PEG_TX15PEG_RX15+ PEG_RX15- Pin# C91 C92 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 I PCIE AC coupled off Module PU/PD PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 12 Description O PCIE
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 Description USB differential pairs 0 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 Pin# A71 A72 A73 A74 A75 A76 A78 A79 A81 A82 B71 B72 B73 B74 B75 B76 B77 B78 B81 B82 A77 B79 B83 A83 A84 Pin# B4 B5
Chapter 3 SPI Signals Descriptions Signal SPI_CS# SPI_MISO SPI_MOSI SPI_CLK Pin# B97 A92 A95 A94 Pin Type O CMOS I CMOS O CMOS O CMOS Pwr Rail /Tolerance 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SPI_POWER A91 O 3.3V Suspend/3.
Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PWRBTN# B12 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V SYS_RESET# B49 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V CB_RESET# B50 O CMOS PU/PD Description A falling edge creates a power button event. Power button events can be used to bring a system out of S5 soft off and other suspend states, as well as powering the system down. Reset button input. Active low request for Module to reset and reboot. May be falling edge sensitive.
Chapter 3 Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal VCC_12V Pin# Pin Type A104~A109 B104~B109 Power C104~C109 D104~D109 VCC_5V_SBY B84~B87 Power A47 Power VCC_RTC GND Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description Primary power input: +12V nominal. All available VCC_12V pins on the connector(s) shall be used. Standby power input: +5.0V nominal. If VCC5_SBY is used, all available VCC_5V_SBY pins on the connector(s) shall be used. Only used for standby and suspend functions.
Chapter 3 Standby Power LED Cooling Option Heat Sink with Cooling Fan 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 3 2 • “1”, “2” and “3” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CR901-B. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto CR901-B. 28 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.
Chapter 3 Installing CR901-B onto a Carrier Board 2. Now install the module and heatsink assembly onto the carrier board. The photo below shows the locations of the mounting holes on carrier board. Important: The carrier board (COM331-B) used in this section is for reference purpose only and may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install CR901-B onto the carrier board of your choice. Mounting hole • To Download COM331-B Datasheet and Manual 1.
Chapter 3 4. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw. 6. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts already fixed in place. Bolts Bolts 7. Position the heat sink on top of CR901-B with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with CR901-B’s mounting holes. Insert one of the provided long screws into the mounting hole shown in the photo below. 5.
Chapter 3 10. Press CR901-B down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of the carrier board. 8. From the bottom of the board, fasten the provided bolt into the screw and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on CR901-B. CR901-B Carrier board Fan connector 11. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CR901-B with heat sink to the carrier board. The photo below shows the locations of the long/short mounting screws. Bolt 9.
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. Default Configuration - (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 Trusted Computing (optional) This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. 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 PC Health Status CPU Configuration This section displays hardware health monitor. 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 System Hardware Monitor CPU SmartFan CPU Temperature CPU FAN Speed System FAN Speed VCore Vgfs DDR +1.05V CPU VCCSA [Enabled] : +60 C : 4968 RPM : N/A : +0.958 V : N/A : +1.519 V : +0.997 V : +0.
Chapter 4 SATA Configuration Intel TXT (LT) Configuration This section is used to configure SATA functions. This section is used to configure the Intel Trusted Execution technology. SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection SATA Controller Speed [Enabled] [AHCI] [Gen3] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable SATA Device.
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 8.0.1.1399 Normal Mode Full Sku Firmware 5MB USB Configuration USB Devices: 2 Drivers, 1 Keyboard, 1 mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.
Chapter 4 Device power-up delay WatchDog 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 CPU PPM Configuration WatchDog1 function [Disabled] WatchDog2 function [Disabled] Enable/Disable IT8518 WatchDog Timer.
Chapter 4 Chipset PCH-IO Configuration Configures relevant chipset functions. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCH-IO Configuration System Agent (SA) Configuration NB PCIe Bifurcation Configuration PCH Parameters 1.0.0.0 QM77 04/C1 PCI Express Coniguration settings.
Chapter 4 PCI Express Configuration USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Enable or Disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Mode of operation of XHCI controller.
Chapter 4 System Agent (SA) Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCH Azalia Configuration Azalia Azalia Internal HDMI Codec Azalia HDMI Codec port B Azalia HDMI Codec port C Azalia HDMI Codec port D [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Control detection of the Azalia device.
Chapter 4 Graphics Configuration LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Graphics Configuration IGFX VBIOS Version IGfx Frequency Primary Display Internal Graphics DVMT Total Gfx Mem LCD Control 2126 350 MHz [Auto] [Auto] [256M] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Select which of IGFX/ PEG/PCI Graphics device should be primary display or select SG for Switchable Gfx.
Chapter 4 Boot Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset DDR3 or DDR3L selection. Memory Information Memory RC Version Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#0 DIMM#2 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin) XMP Profile 1 XMP Profile 2 1.0.0.1 1333 Mhz 2048 MB (DDR3) Not Present 2048 MB (DDR3) 9 DDR Select [DDR3] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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 Updating the BIOS Save as User Defaults To save changes done so far as user default, select this field and then press . A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to save values as user default. 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. Restore User Defaults To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press .
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Supported Software Intel Chipset Device Software The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. 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. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.
Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7) 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 4. After all setup operations are done, click Next. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled.
Chapter 5 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 48 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP) 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. Note: Before installing Intel HD Graphics Drivers, make sure you have installed Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 2.
Chapter 5 Intel Management Engine Drivers 3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. After completing installation, click Finish. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 50 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (for Windows 7 only) 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 5. After completing installation, click Finish. 51 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 and then click Next. 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installation, click Finish. 54 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology” on the main menu. Note: Windows Vista is not supported. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 4.
Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only) 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 1. The setup program is configuring the new software installation. 7. Run the Intel Matrix Storage Console utility to view the hard drives’ configuration. 2. Click Next. 3.
Chapter 5 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) 4. Enter the necessary information and then click Next. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. Read the message and click OK. 5. Select a setup type and then click Next. 2. The setup program is preparing to install the driver. 3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. 57 Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.
Chapter 5 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 4. Click Install. 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. 5. The setup program is currently installing the software. 2. Click Install to begin installation. 6. Click Finish. 3. Click Finish to exit installation. 58 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. 60 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. 61 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.
