ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module MODEL: ICE-945GSE COM Express Module (Type 2) Intel® ATOM CPU RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Revision Page ii Date Version Changes 11 March, 2009 1.01 Updated product name 08 December, 2008 1.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Packing List NOTE: If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the ICE-945GSE from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw The items listed below should all be included in the ICE-945GSE package.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 2 1.3 BENEFITS ...............................................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 2.5.8 SATA Controller ............................................................................................... 16 2.5.9 SPI Bus............................................................................................................. 16 2.5.10 USB Controller .............................................................................................. 17 2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 17 2.6.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6 BIOS SETUP ................................................................................................................ 43 6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 44 6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 44 6.1.2 Using Setup ................................................................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS .............................................................................. 93 7.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM ............................................................................ 93 7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 95 7.4 VGA DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 99 7.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module List of Figures Figure 1–1: ICE-945GSE.................................................................................................................2 Figure 1-2: ICE-945GSE Overview (Front Side) ...........................................................................4 Figure 1-3: ICE-945GSE Overview (Reverse Side) ......................................................................4 Figure 2-1: Main Dimensions (mm)................................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 104 Figure 7-17: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 104 Figure 7-18: LAN Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 105 Figure 7-19: LAN Driver Installation Complete........................................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................6 Table 2-1: Supported HDD Specifications..................................................................................15 Table 2-2: Power Consumption...................................................................................................18 Table 3-1: Package List Contents .........................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main .......................................................................................................................46 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ..............................................................................................................48 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ...............................................................................................49 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.............................
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ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 1.1 Overview Figure 1–1: ICE-945GSE The ICE-945GSE COM Express module provides the main processing chips and is connected to a compatible COM Express carrier board. The ICE-945GSE is equipped with an 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 CPU, Intel® 945GSE Northbridge and Intel® ICH7M Southbridge and provides multiple modern serial I/O options, while offering limited support for legacy I/Os.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Low power, high performance Easy integration into customized baseboards Easy upgrading Easy maintenance Easy design compatibility Low cost product development 1.4 Features Some of the ICE-945GSE features are listed below: Complies with COM Express form factor Complies with RoHS Embedded 1.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 1-2: ICE-945GSE Overview (Front Side) Figure 1-3: ICE-945GSE Overview (Reverse Side) 1.5.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 1.5.2 IO Interface Support The ICE-945GSE embedded module supports the following IO interfaces on the baseboard: 8 x USB 2.0 1 x SDVO 4 x PCIe x1 4 x PCI 2 x SATA 1 x IDE 1 x GbE HD Audio (through HD audio chip on the baseboard, connected to HD audio interface on the ICE-945GSE) Legacy ports (COM, LPT, BIOS, PS/2) through super I/O on the baseboard connected to the LPC interface on the ICE-945GSE. 1.5.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Specification Value I/O Interfaces 8 x USB 2 .0 2 x SATA 1 x IDE 1 x GbE Expansion 4 x PCIe x1 4 x PCI (32-bit, 33 MHz) BIOS AMI Power Support AT/ATX power supported Power Consumption 12 V @ 0.95 A Watchdog Timer Software programmable supports 1~255 sec.
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ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 2.1 Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Length: 125 mm Width: 95 mm 2.1.1 Main Dimensions The figure below shows the dimensions from the top view.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 2.1.2 Side Dimensions The figure below shows the dimensions as viewed from the side.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 2.2 Data Flow Figure 2-3 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter. Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram 2.3 Embedded 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 Processor The ICE-945GSE comes with an embedded 45 nm 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 processor. The processor connects to the Intel® 945GSE Northbridge through the FSB. The processor is shown in Figure 2-4 below.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 2-4: Connections Some of the features of the 1.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Thermal management support via Intel® Thermal Monitor 1 and Intel Thermal Monitor 2 FSB Lane Reversal for flexible routing Supports C0/C1(e)/C2(e)/C4(e) L2 Dynamic Cache Sizing Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology Execute Disable Bit support for enhanced security 2.4 Intel® 945GSE Northbridge Chip The Intel® 945GSE is connected to the 1.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module SDVO ports The graphics are interfaced to the carrier board through the COM Express connectors shown in Figure 2-4. 2.4.2.1 Analog CRT (VGA) The Intel® 945GSE internal graphics engine, with an integrated 400 MHz RAMDAC and hot plug CRT support, supports analog CRT monitors up to QXGA. 2.4.2.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module One SDVO ports supported o o o o o SDVO is muxed onto the PCIe pins DVI 1.0 support for external digital monitor Only Downstream HDCP support Supports TV and DVD formats Display hot plug support 2.5 Intel® ICH7M Southbridge Chipset The Intel® ICH7M Southbridge chipset is connected to the Intel® 945GSE Northbridge through the chip-to-chip Direct Media Interface (DMI). The Intel® ICH7M provides the I/O capabilities to the system.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 2.5.1 HD Audio Controller The HD audio controller can be connected to a AC'97 or HD Audio chip to add audio capabilities to the system. AC'97 audio provides 5.1 channel output. HD Audio provides 7.1 channel output. Both provide microphone and line input. 2.5.2 IDE Interface The IDE interface can be connected to an IDE connector or to a CompactFlash® slot.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module PCI Revision 2.3 compliant 33 MHz 5 V tolerant PCI signals (except PME#) Integrated PCI arbiter supports up to seven PCI bus masters 2.5.5 PCIe Bus The Intel® ICH7M Southbridge chipset has four PCIe lanes. These PCIe lanes are connected to PCIe x1 devices. 2.5.6 GbE Ethernet The ICE-945GSE provides a Gigabit Ethernet connection through the Intel® 82541PI chip connected to the LAN connector on the Intel® ICH7M. 2.5.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 2.5.10 USB Controller Up to eight high-speed, full-speed or low-speed USB devices are supported by the Intel® ICH7M on the ICE-945GSE. High-speed USB 2.0, with data transfers of up to 480 MB/s, is enabled with the Intel® ICH7M integrated Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) compliant host controller. USB full-speed and low-speed signaling is supported by the Intel® ICH7M integrated Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI) controllers. 2.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Minimum Operating Temperature: 0ºC (32°F) Maximum Operating Temperature: 60°C (140°F) A cooling fan and heat sink must be installed on the CPU. Thermal paste must be smeared on the lower side of the heat sink before it is mounted on the CPU. Heat sinks are also mounted on the Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets to ensure the operating temperature of these chips remain low. 2.6.
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ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 3.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the ICE-945GSE may result in permanent damage to the ICE-945GSE and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the ICE-945GSE. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 3.3 Unpacking Checklist NOTE: If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the ICE-945GSE from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. 3.3.
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ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors Section 4.1.1 shows interface connector locations. Section 4.1.2 lists all the interface connectors seen in Section 4.1.1. 4.1.1 ICE-945GSELayout Figure 4-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors, backplane peripheral connectors and on-board jumpers.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations 4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors Table 4-1 shows a list of the interface connectors on the ICE-945GSE Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in Section 4.2.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 4.2.1 COM Express Connector CD CN Label: J1 CN Type: 220-pin COM Express connector CN Location: See Figure 4-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-2 The standard COM Express connector locations and pinouts are shown below. Figure 4-3: COM Express Connector CD Location Pin No. Description Pin No.
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ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Pin No. Description Pin No. Description C110 GND D110 GND Table 4-2: COM Express Connector CD Pin Definitions 4.2.2 COM Express Connector AB CN Label: J2 CN Type: 220-pin COM Express connector CN Location: See Figure 4-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-3 The standard COM Express connector locations and pinouts are shown below. Figure 4-4: COM Express Connector AB Location Pin No. Description Pin No.
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ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Pin No. Description Pin No. Description A106 +V12 B106 +V12 A107 +V12 B107 +V12 A108 +V12 B108 +V12 A109 +V12 B109 +V12 A110 GND B110 GND Table 4-3: COM Express Connector AB Pin Definitions 4.2.3 SO-DIMM Connector CN Label: DIMM1 CN Type: SO-DIMM connector CN Location: See Figure 4-5 The SO-DIMM socket is for installing SO-DIMM memory. Figure 4-5: SO-DIMM Connector Location 4.2.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module CN Location: See Figure 4-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-4 The SPI connector is for flashing new BIOS onto the SPI BIOS chip. Figure 4-6: SPI Flash Connector Location Pin No. Description 1 SPI_VCC (+3.
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ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 5.1 Installation Considerations NOTE: The following installation notices and installation considerations should be read and understood before the CPU module is installed. All installation notices pertaining to the installation of the CPU module should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the CPU module and injury to the person installing the CPU module.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 5.2 Unpacking NOTE: If any of the items listed below are missing when the ICE-945GSE is unpacked, do not proceed with the installation and contact the ICE-945GSE reseller or vendor. 5.2.1 Unpacking Precautions Before installing the ICE-945GSE, unpack the CPU module. Some components on ICE-945GSE are very sensitive to static electricity and can be damaged by a sudden rush of power.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 5.3 SO-DIMM Installation To install a SO-DIMM into a SO-DIMM socket, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Installation Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the ICE-945GSE on an anti-static pad. Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. The SO-DIMM must be oriented in such a way that the notch in the middle of the SO-DIMM must be aligned with the plastic bridge in the socket. Step 3: Insert the SO-DIMM.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 5.4 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To CLOSE/SHORT a jumper means connecting the pins of the jumper with the plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a Jumper Locations jumper.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 5–2: Jumper Locations 5.4.1 LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Label: SW1 Jumper Type: 4-in-1 switch Jumper Settings: See Table 5-2 Jumper Location: See Figure 5–2 This switch sets the resolution of the panel attached to the LVDS output. Settings are shown in Table 5-2.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 5.4.2 BIOS Selection Jumper Label: SW2 Jumper Type: 4-in-1 switch Jumper Settings: See Table 5-3 Jumper Location: See Figure 5–2 This jumper selects which BIOS to use. There is a BIOS included on the ICE-945GSE, but a BIOS connected to the LPC or PCI bus can be used instead. The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in Table 5-3. 1 2 3 4 Description OFF ON OFF OFF SPI ON OFF OFF OFF LPC OFF OFF OFF OFF PCI Table 5-3: BIOS Selection 5.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module WARNING! When installing electronic components onto the embedded module or installing the embedded module onto the baseboard, always take anti-static precautions in order to prevent ESD damage to the CPU module and other electronic components like the CPU and SO-DIMM module. The ICE-945GSE embedded module has two standard COM Express connectors on the reverse side. Align these COM Express connectors with the corresponding connectors on a compatible baseboard.
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ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.1 Introduction NOTE: The BIOS items shown below are from a ICE-945GSE installed on the ICE-DB-9S-R10 reference carrier board. The ICE-DB-9S-R10 reference carrier board is available from iEi, contact sales@iei.com.tw or go to http://www.ieiworld.com for more information. A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Key Function Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -Exit current page and return to Main Menu Page Up key Increase the numeric value or make changes Page Dn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 /F3
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Security Sets User and Supervisor Passwords. Chipset Changes the chipset settings. Power Changes power management settings. Exit Selects exit options and loads default settings The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above. 6.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information o o o Current BIOS version Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made ID: Installed BIOS ID Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications o o o Version: Type: Names the currently installed processor Speed: Lists the processor speed Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................. 57 6.3.4 W83627H Hardware Health .......................................................... 60 6.3.5 W83L782 Hardware Health........................................................... 61 6.3.6 Power Configuration...................................................................... 62 6.3.7 Remote Configuration ......................................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications 5 and configure the CPU.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.3.2 IDE Configuration Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration 5 of the IDE devices installed in the system. BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible] Use the ATA/IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller. Î Disabled Disables the on-board ATA/IDE controller. Î Compatible Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in compatible mode.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î Enhanced Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in DEFAULT Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6 storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this mode. Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] Î SATA Only Î SATA Pri, PATA Sec Only the SATA drives are enabled. DEFAULT The SATA drive are enabled on the primary IDE channel. The PATA drives are enabled on the secondary IDE channel.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system. BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration Auto-Detected Drive Parameters The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device. Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is supported. Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported. S.M.A.R.T.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. Î BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on Disabled the specified channel. Î Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified channel.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î 3 PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s Î 4 PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s (This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.) DMA Mode [Auto] Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options. Î Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the DMA mode.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA3 rate of 44 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) Î Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA4 rate of 66.6 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) Î Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA5 rate of 99.9 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to set or change the 5 configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the I/O and IRQ base addresses.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Normal IrDA ASK IR Default Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the I/O and IRQ addresses.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 10 Select RS232 or RS422/RS485 [RS232] Use the Select RS232 or RS422/RS485 option to select the transmitting and receiving mode. RS232 RS422/485 Default Serial Port4 Address [2E8] Use the Serial Port 4 Address option to set the I/O address.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.3.4 W83627H Hardware Health The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) shows the operating 5 temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration Fan PWM Control [255] The Fan PWM Control setting sets the speed of the fan as a portion of maximum speed. PWM minimum speed (off): 0 PWM maximum speed: 255 The following system parameters and values are shown.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Voltages: The following system voltages are monitored o o +3.30 V +12.0 V 6.3.5 W83L782 Hardware Health The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. BIOS Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration Fan PWM Control [255] The Fan PWM Control setting sets the speed of the fan as a portion of maximum speed.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module System Temperatures: The following system temperatures are monitored o o o CPU temperature System temperature Fan Speeds: The CPU cooling fan speed is monitored. o On-chip temperature System (FAN3) speed Voltages: The following system voltages are monitored o o o o Vcore +3.30 V +5.00 V VBAT 6.3.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Select AT/ATX Power [ATX Power] Use the Select AT/ATX Power option to set the power mode of the system. Î AT Power Î ATX Power Use AT power DEFAULT Use ATX power 6.3.6.1 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î S1 (POS) DEFAULT The system enters S1(POS) sleep state. The system appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is refreshed; the system is running in a low power mode. 6.3.6.2 APM Configuration The APM Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) allows the advanced power management options to be configured.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î Last State DEFAULT The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it turns itself on. If it was off, it remains off. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Use the Power Button Mode BIOS to specify how the power button functions.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î Wake event not generated by PCI-Express WAKE# Disabled signal activity Î Enabled DEFAULT Wake event generated by PCI-Express WAKE# signal activity Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Use the Resume On RTC Alarm option to specify the time the system should be roused from a suspended state.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.3.7 Remote Configuration Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure remote access parameters. The Remote Access Configuration is an AMIBIOS feature and allows a remote host running a terminal program to display and configure the BIOS settings. BIOS Menu 12: Remote Access Configuration Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: - Serial Port Number - Serial Port Mode - Flow Control - Redirection after BIOS POST - Terminal Type - VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support These configuration options are discussed below. Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module NOTE: Identical baud rate setting musts be set on the host (a management computer running a terminal software) and the slave Flow Control [None] Use the Flow Control option to report the flow control method for the console redirection application.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Use the VT-UFT8 Combo Key Support option to enable additional keys that are not provided by VT100 for the PC 101 keyboard. The VT100 Terminal Definition is the standard convention used to configure and conduct emergency management tasks with UNIX-based servers. VT100 does not support all keys on the standard PC 101-key layout, however.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.3.8 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to read USB configuration 5 information and configure the USB settings. BIOS Menu 13: USB Configuration USB Functions [Enabled] Use the USB Function option to enable or disable the USB controllers. Î Disabled Î Enabled USB controllers are enabled DEFAULT USB controllers are disabled USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] The USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option enables or disables the USB 2.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î Enabled DEFAULT USB function enabled USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] The USB2.0 Controller Mode BIOS option sets the speed of the USB2.0 controller. Î The controller is capable of operating at full speed FullSpeed 12 Mb/s Î HiSpeed DEFAULT The controller is capable of operating at high speed 480 Mb/s Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module BIOS Menu 14: PCI/PnP Configuration IRQ# [Available] Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure system boot options.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure advanced system 5 boot options. BIOS Menu 16: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The AddOn ROM Display Mode option allows add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Î Force BIOS DEFAULT Allows the computer system to force a third party BIOS to display during system boot. Î Allows the computer system to display the Keep Current information during system boot.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î Enabled DEFAULT Can be booted from a remote system through the LAN 6.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use the Boot Device Priority menu (BIOS Menu 17) to specify the boot sequence from 5 the available devices. The following options are available: 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device BIOS Menu 17: Boot Device Priority Settings 6.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 3rd Drive NOTE: Only installed drives are shown in the list. BIOS Menu 18: Hard Disk Drives 6.5.4 CD/DVD Drives Use the CD/DVD Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available CD/DVD drives.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module NOTE: Only installed CD and DVD drives are shown in the list BIOS Menu 19: CD/DVD Drives 6.5.5 Removable Drives Use the Removable Drives menu (BIOS Menu 20) to specify the boot sequence of the available FDDs.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module NOTE: Only installed removable drives are shown in the list. This menu does not show if there are no removable drives. BIOS Menu 20: Removable Drives 6.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 21) to set system and user passwords.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module BIOS Menu 21: Security Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a supervisor password must be installed, select this field and enter the password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change Supervisor Password. Change User Password Use the Change User Password to set or change a user password. The default for this option is Not Installed.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 22) to configure the 5 Northbridge chipset settings. BIOS Menu 23: Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Hole [Disabled] The Memory Hole reserves the memory space between 15 MB and 16 MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enable, 8 MB] The Internal Graphic Mode Select option determines the amount of system memory that can be used by the Internal graphics device. Î Disable Î Enable, 1 MB Î Enable, 8 MB 1 MB of memory used by internal graphics device DEFAULT 8 MB of memory used by internal graphics device Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/IGD] The Boot Graphic Adapter Priority setting determines the priority of the attached graphics devices.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 6.7.1.1 Video Function Configuration Use the Video Function Configuration menu to configure the video device connected to the system. BIOS Menu 24: Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) operating mode. Î A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as Fixed Mode graphics memory.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Î A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as Combo Mode graphics memory. If more memory is needed, graphics memory is dynamically allocated according to the system and graphics needs. DVMT/FIXED Memory Use the DVMT/FIXED Memory option to specify the maximum amount of memory that can be allocated as graphics memory. This option can only be configured for if DVMT Mode or Fixed Mode is selected in the DVMT Mode Select option.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 1280 x 1024 36-bit 1400 x 1050 36-bit 1440 x 900 36-bit 1600 x 1200 36-bit by H/W LCD Current Jumper Setting Use the LCD Current Jumper Setting shows the current setting of the screen resolution jumper. TV Standard The TV Standard option specifies the TV type connected to the system. VBIOS NTSC PAL SECAM SMPTE240M ITU-R television SMPTE295M SMPTE296M EIA-770.2 EIA-770.3 Default 6.7.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module BIOS Menu 25: Southbridge Chipset Configuration Audio Controller [All Disabled] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller. Î Azalia Î AC’97 Audio Only AC’97 audio is enabled Î All Disabled Audio is disabled DEFAULT High Definition Audio is enabled 6.8 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 26) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values 5 and to save configuration changes.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module BIOS Menu 26: Exit Save Changes and Exit Use the Save Changes and Exit option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS configuration setup program. Discard Changes and Exit Use the Discard Changes and Exit option to exit the BIOS configuration setup program without saving the changes made to the system. Discard Changes Use the Discard Changes option to discard the changes and remain in the BIOS configuration setup program.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Load Failsafe Defaults Use the Load Failsafe Defaults option to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F8 key can be used for this operation.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Chapter 7 7 Software Installation Page 92
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 7.1 Available Software Drivers NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates. The following drivers can be installed on the system: 7.3 Chipset Driver Installation ................................................................ 95 7.4 VGA Driver Installation ...............................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 2: The screen in Figure 7-1 appears. Figure 7-1: Start Up Screen Step 3: Click ICE-945GSE. Step 4: The screen in Figure 7-2 appears. Figure 7-2: Select Operating System Step 5: Select the operating system installed on the ICE-945GSE system. This manual describes the installation for a Windows XP operating system.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 6: The list of drivers in Figure 7-3 appears.Step6: Figure 7-3: Drivers 7.3 Chipset Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 7: Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-3. (See Section 7.2) Step 8: Click “1-Chipset Driver” Step 9: When the setup files are completely extracted the Welcome Screen in Figure 7-4 appears.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen Step 10: Click Next to continue. Step 11: The license agreement in Figure 7-5 appears. Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver License Agreement Step 12: Read the License Agreement.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 13: Click the YES button to accept the license agreement and continue. Step 14: The Read Me file in Figure 7-6 appears. Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Read Me File Step 15: Click NEXT to continue. Step 16: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 7-7.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 7-7: Chipset Driver Setup Operations Step 17: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the NEXT icon to continue. Step 18: The Finish screen appears.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 19: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. See Figure 7-8.Step 19: 7.4 VGA Driver Installation To install the VGA driver, please do the following. Step 20: Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-3. (See Section 7.2) Step 21: Click “2-VGA” Step 22: The VGA Read Me file in Figure 7-9 appears. Figure 7-9: VGA Driver Read Me File Step 23: Click NEXT to continue. Step 24: The installation files are extracted. See Figure 7-10.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted Step 25: The Welcome Screen in Figure 7-11 appears. Figure 7-11: VGA Driver Welcome Screen Step 26: Click NEXT to continue. Step 27: The license agreement in Figure 7-12 appears.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 7-12: VGA Driver License Agreement Step 28: Read the License Agreement. Step 29: Click YES to accept the license agreement and continue. Step 30: The Readme file in Figure 7-13 appears.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 31: Click NEXT to continue. Step 32: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 7-14. NOTE: The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear and then disappear during this step. Do not adjust any settings in the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Setup Operations Step 33: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click NEXT to continue. Step 34: The Finish screen appears.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 7-15: VGA Driver Installation Finish Screen Step 35: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click FINISH . See Figure 7-15.Step 35: 7.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 36: Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-3. (See Section 7.2) Step 37: Click “3-LAN” Step 38: The Welcome screen in Figure 7-16 appears.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 39: Click NEXT to continue. Step 40: The Ready to Install screen in Figure 7-17 appears. Figure 7-17: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 41: Click NEXT to proceed with the installation. Step 42: The program begins to install.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 43: The installation progress can be monitored in the progress bar shown in Figure 7-18. Figure 7-18: LAN Driver Installation Step 44: When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 7-19 appears. Figure 7-19: LAN Driver Installation Complete Step 45: Click FINISH to exit the InstallShield Wizard (Figure 7-19).
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 7.6 Audio Driver Installation There is no audio driver on the ICE-945GSE. To add audio capabilities to the ICE-945GSE, connect a HD Audio kit or AC’97 audio kit available from IEI. Follow the installation applicable to the installed audio kit. 7.6.1 AC’97 Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 46: Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-3. (See Section 7.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 48: Browse to “E:\4-Audio\ALC665\Windows\Windows 98Gold, 98se, Me, 2000, XP, 2003(32,64 bits)\A3.84” Figure 7-21 Figure 7-21: AC’97 Audio Driver Options Step 49: Double-click the installation file in Figure 7-21. Step 50: The AC’97 Driver Installation screen in Figure 7-22 appears. Figure 7-22: AC’97 Driver Installation Welcome Screen Step 51: Click NEXT to continue.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 52: The Verification window in Figure 7-23 may appear. Figure 7-23: AC’97 Driver Installation Verification Step 53: Click CONTINUE ANYWAY . Step 54: When the driver is installed, the driver installation finish screen in Figure 7-24 appears.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 55: Select “Yes, I wish to restart my computer now” And click FINISH to exit the InstallShield Wizard and restart the computer.Step 55: 7.6.2 HD Audio Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 56: Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-3. (See Section 7.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 59: Double-click the installation file in Figure 7-26. Step 60: The AC’97 Driver Installation screen in Figure 7-27 appears. Figure 7-27: HD Audio Driver Installation Welcome Screen Step 61: Click NEXT to continue. Step 62: When the driver is installed, the driver installation finish screen in Figure 7-28 appears.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 63: Select “Yes, I wish to restart my computer now” And click FINISH to exit the InstallShield Wizard and restart the computer.Step 63: 7.7 iSMM Installation The iSMM (Intelligent System Management Module) allows hardware functions to be monitored from within the operating system. The iSMM can be set to sound an alarm when voltages, temperatures or fan speeds rise above or fall below the set limits. Step 64: Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-3.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 68: The contents of the directory are displayed. (Figure 7-30) Figure 7-30: iSMM Installation File Step 69: Double click the iSMM EN V1.11.00 setup file. (Figure 7-30) Step 70: The iSMM InstallShield Welcome Screen appears. (Figure 7-31) Figure 7-31: iSMM InstallShield Welcome Screen Step 71: Click NEXT to continue.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 72: The License Agreement screen appears. (Figure 7-32) Figure 7-32: iSMM License Agreement Step 73: Select “I accept the terms of the license agreement.” (Figure 7-32) Step 74: Click NEXT to continue.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 75: The Customer Information screen appears.(Figure 7-33) Figure 7-33: iSMM Customer Information Step 76: Fill in the “User Name” and “Organization” fields, which will be automatically filled with the settings for the current user.(Figure 7-33) Step 77: Click Next to continue.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 78: The Setup Type screen appears. (Figure 7-34) Figure 7-34: iSMM Setup Type Step 79: Select “Complete” (Figure 7-34) Step 80: Click NEXT to continue.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 81: The Installation Confirmation screen appears. (Figure 7-35) Figure 7-35: iSMM Installation Confirmation Step 82: Click INSTALL to begin installing the drivers.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Step 83: The InstallShield Wizard Completed appears when the drivers are finished installing. (Figure 7-36) Figure 7-36: iSMM InstallShield Wizard Complete Step 84: Click FINISH to exit the installation program.(Figure 7-36) Step 85: The Restart Confirmation screen appears.(Figure 7-37) Figure 7-37: iSMM Restart Confirmation Step 86: Select YES to restart the system, or NO to restart the system manually later.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Appendix A A BIOS Options Page 118
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Overview ..........................................................................................................................46 System Time [xx:xx:xx]................................................................................................................47 System Date [xx/xx/xx]............................................................................................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Remote Access [Disabled] ..........................................................................................................67 Serial Port Number [COM1] .........................................................................................................68 Base Address, IRQ [2F8h,3] ........................................................................................................68 Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]..........................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Discard Changes ..........................................................................................................................90 Load Optimal Defaults .................................................................................................................90 Load Failsafe Defaults .................................................................................................................
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Appendix B B Terminology Page 122
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface. ATA The Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface connects storage devices including hard disks and CD-ROM drives to a computer.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module DMA Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory. DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. DIO The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module LCD Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between. LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer. POST The Power-on Self Test (POST) is the pre-boot actions the system performs when the system is turned-on.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Appendix C C Watchdog Timer Page 126
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by external EMIs or a software bug.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Appendix D D Address Mapping Page 129
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module D.1 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Figure D-1: Direct Memory Access (DMA) D.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Figure D-3: Input/Output (IO) (2 of 2) D.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module D.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Appendix E E Compatibility Page 133
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module NOTE: The compatible items described here have been tested by the IEI R&D team and found to be compatible with the ICE-945GSE E.1 Compatible Operating Systems The following operating systems have been successfully run on the ICE-945GSE. Microsoft® Windows Vista Microsoft® Windows XP (32-bit) Microsoft® Windows 2000 Fedora 7 E.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module E.3 Compatible Memory Modules NOTE: The memory modules listed below have been tested on the ICE-945GSE other memory modules that comply with the specifications may also work on the ICE-945GSE but have not been tested. The following memory modules have been successfully tested on the ICE-945GSE. Manufacturer Transcend Capacity 2.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Appendix F F Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 136
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module F.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing X O O O O X Display X O O O O X Printed Circuit X O O O O X X O O O O O X O O O O X Fan Assembly X O O O O X Power Supply X O O O O X O O O O O O Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Assemblies Battery O: This
ICE-945GSE COM Express Type 2 Module 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签,此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件,像是电池或灯管,这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) 醚 (PBDE) 壳体 X O O O O X 显示 X O O O O X 印刷电路板 X O O O O X 金属螺帽 X O O O O O 电缆组装 X O O O O X 风扇组装 X O O O O X 电力供应组装 X O O O O X 电池 O O O O O O O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2