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IEM-945GSE

ETX 3.0 Module

Intel® ATOM CPU, Dual SATA

RoHS Compliant

Rev. 1.00 – 11 March, 2009

User Manual

Summary of content (148 pages)

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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module MODEL: IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Intel® ATOM CPU, Dual SATA RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Revision Page ii Date Version Changes 11 March, 2009 1.01 Updated product name 11 February, 2009 1.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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 IEM-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 IEM-945GSE package.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 2 1.3 BENEFITS ..........................................................................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.5.7 SATA Controller ............................................................................................... 16 2.5.8 SPI Bus............................................................................................................. 16 2.5.9 USB Controller ................................................................................................ 16 2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 16 2.6.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 45 6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 45 6.1.2 Using Setup ...................................................................................................... 45 6.1.3 Getting Help................................................................................................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 7.4 VGA DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 97 7.5 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 101 7.6 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 104 7.6.1 AC’97 Driver Installation .............................................................................. 104 7.6.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module List of Figures Figure 1–1: IEM-945GSE ................................................................................................................2 Figure 1-2: IEM-945GSE Overview (Front Side)...........................................................................3 Figure 1-3: IEM-945GSE Overview (Reverse Side)......................................................................4 Figure 2-1: Main Dimensions (mm).............................................................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Read Me File ........................................................................................99 Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Setup Operations............................................................................. 100 Figure 7-15: VGA Driver Installation Finish Screen ............................................................... 101 Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen ..............................................................................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................6 Table 2-1: Supported HDD Specifications..................................................................................14 Table 2-2: Power Consumption...................................................................................................18 Table 3-1: Package List Contents ....................................................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main .......................................................................................................................47 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ..............................................................................................................49 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ...............................................................................................50 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration........................................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 1.1 Overview Figure 1–1: IEM-945GSE The IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 module provides the main processing chips and is connected to a compatible ETX 3.0 carrier board. The IEM-945GSE is equipped with an 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 CPU, Intel® 945GSE Northbridge and Intel® ICH7M Southbridge and provides multiple legacy I/O options. SATA connectors on the IEM-945GSE provide modern alternative for hard drives, supplementing the legacy IDE channels provided through the ETX connectors. The ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Easy upgrading Easy maintenance Easy design compatibility Low cost product development 1.4 Features Some of the IEM-945GSE features are listed below: Complies with ETX 3.0 form factor Complies with RoHS Embedded 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 CPU Supports up to 2 GB of 400 MHz or 533 MHz of DDR2 memory Supports a single Fast Ethernet connection Support for four USB 2.0 devices Support for one IDE channel 1.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Figure 1-3: IEM-945GSE Overview (Reverse Side) 1.5.1 Connectors The IEM-945GSE has the following interface connectors on-board: 4 x ETX connectors (X1, X2, X3 and X4) 1 x SO-DIMM socket 2 x SATA connectors 1.5.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 1.5.3 Technical Specifications IEM-945GSE technical specifications are listed in Table 1-1. Detailed descriptions of each specification can be found in the detailed specifications chapter. Specification Value CPU 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 System Chipset Intel® 945GSE Intel® ICH7M Ethernet Realtek RTL8102E Memory One DDR2 400/533 MHz SO-DIMM up to 2.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.1 Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Length: 115 mm Width: 95 mm 2.1.1 Main Dimensions The figure below shows the dimensions from the top view.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.1.2 Side Dimensions The figure below shows the dimensions as viewed from the side.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.3 Embedded 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 Processor The IEM-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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.4 Intel® 945GSE Northbridge Chip The Intel® 945GSE is connected to the 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 CPU through the FSB and to the Intel® ICH7M Southbridge through the DMI. The Intel® 945GSE is connected to the SO-DIMM and supports DDR2 memory. The Intel® 945GSE also provides graphics capabilities (described elsewhere). The Intel® 945GSE and its connections are shown in Figure 2-4. 2.4.1 DDR2 Controller There is one 200-pin DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on the IEM-945GSE.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.4.2.2 LVDS The Intel® 945GSE internal graphics engine supports LVDS displays with the following features: Up to UXGA monitors with a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 18-bit 25 MHz to 112 MHz single-channel or dual-channel LVDS screens CPIS 1.5 compliant LVDS screens 2.4.2.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 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. Many of the connections on the Intel® ICH7M are wired through the ETX 3.0 connectors to connectors on the carrier board. Some of the features of the Intel® ICH7M are listed below. The connections from the Intel® ICH7M are shown in Figure 2-4. 2.5.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.5.3 Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface The Intel® ICH7M LPC interface complies with the LPC 1.1 specifications. The LPC bus from the Intel® ICH7M can be connected to the following devices: Super I/O chipset 2.5.3.1 Super I/O The super I/O chipset connects to the following devices through the ETX 3.0 connectors on the IEM-945GSE. 2 x serial ports 1 x parallel port 1 x PS/2 1 x Infrared 2.5.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.5.7 SATA Controller The integrated SATA controller on the Southbridge supports up to two SATA drives with independent DMA operations. The SATA connectors are located on the IEM-945GSE and not interfaced through the ETX 3.0 connectors. SATA controller specifications are listed below. Supports two SATA drives Supports 1.5 Gb/s data transfer speeds Supports Serial ATA Specification, Revision 1.0a 2.5.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module CPU (FAN1) speed System (FAN2) speed System (FAN3) speed The IEM-945GSE monitors the following voltages: Vcore +12 V +3.30 V +5.00 V VBAT The values for the above environmental parameters are all recorded in the BIOS Hardware Health Configuration menu. 2.6.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control The maximum and minimum operating temperatures for the IEM-945GSE are listed below.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Voltage Current +5 V 2.9 A +12 V 0.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 3.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the IEM-945GSE may result in permanent damage to the IEM-945GSE and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the IEM-945GSE. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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 IEM-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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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 3.3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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 Layout Figure 4-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors, backplane peripheral connectors and on-board jumpers.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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 IEM-945GSE Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in Section 4.2.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 4.2.1 ETX Connector X1 CN Label: X1 CN Type: 100-pin ETX 3.0 connector CN Location: See Figure 4-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-2 The standard ETX 3.0 connector locations and pinouts are shown below. Figure 4-3: ETX 3.0 Connector X1 Location Pin No. Description Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No. Description Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No. Description Pin No. Description 89 AD27 90 AD29 91 AD30 92 USB1 93 PCIRST# 94 AD31 95 INTC# 96 INTD# 97 INTA# 98 INTB# 99 GND 100 GND Table 4-2: ETX 3.0 Connector X1 Pin Definitions 4.2.2 ETX Connector X2 CN Label: X2 CN Type: 100-pin ETX 3.0 connector CN Location: See Figure 4-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-3 The standard ETX 3.0 connector locations and pinouts are shown below. Figure 4-4: ETX 3.0 Connector X2 Location Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No. Description Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No. Description Pin No. Description 69 SA13 70 DREQ3 71 SA14 72 DACK3# 73 SA15 74 IOR# 75 SA16 76 IOW# 77 SA18 78 SA17 79 SA19 80 SMEMR# 81 IORDY 82 AEN 83 VCC5 84 VCC5 85 SD0 86 SMEMW# 87 SD2 88 SD1 89 SD3 90 0WS# 91 DREQ2 92 SD4 93 SD5 94 IRQ9 95 SD6 96 SD7 97 IOCHK# 98 RSTDRV 99 GND 100 GND Table 4-3: ETX 3.0 Connector X2 Pin Definitions 4.2.3 ETX Connector X3 CN Label: X3 CN Type: 100-pin ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Figure 4-5: ETX 3.0 Connector X3 Location Pin No. Description Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No. Description Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 4.2.4 ETX Connector X4 CN Label: X4 CN Type: 100-pin ETX 3.0 connector CN Location: See Figure 4-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-5 The standard ETX 3.0 connector locations and pinouts are shown below. Figure 4-6: ETX 3.0 Connector X4 Location Pin No. Description Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No. Description Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No. Description Pin No. Description 87 NC 88 IDE_D6 89 RING# 90 CBLID 91 LAN_RX- 92 IDE_D8 93 LAN_RX+ 94 NC 95 LAN_TX- 96 IDE_D7 97 LAN_TX+ 98 HDRST# 99 GND 100 GND Table 4-5: ETX 3.0 Connector X4 Pin Definitions 4.2.5 SATA Connector CN Label: CN1, CN2 CN Type: SATA connector CN Location: See Figure 4-7 The SATA connectors are for attaching SATA hard drives. Figure 4-7: SATA Connector Location 4.2.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module CN Location: See Figure 4-8 The SO-DIMM socket is for installing SO-DIMM memory. Figure 4-8: SO-DIMM Connector Location 4.2.7 SDVO Connector CN Label: CN4 CN Type: 45-pin flat connector CN Location: See Figure 4-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-6 The SDVO connector provides an external interface to the SDVO.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Figure 4-9: SDVO Connector Location Pin No. Description Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No. Description Pin No. Description 39 NC 40 VCC5 41 NC 42 NC 43 GND 44 NC 45 NC Table 4-6: SDVO Connector Pin Definitions 4.2.8 SPI Connector CN Label: CN5 CN Type: 6-pin connector CN Location: See Figure 4-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-7 The SPI connector is for flashing new BIOS onto the SPI BIOS chip. Figure 4-10: SPI Flash Connector Location Pin No. Description 1 SPI_VCC (+3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Pin No.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 5.2 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 IEM-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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module WARNING! The installation instructions must be carefully followed to avoid damage to the components and injury to the user. WARNING! Take anti-static precautions when installing the board and its components to avoid damage from an electrostatic discharge. The ETX 3.0 connectors are connected on the reverse side of the IEM-945GSE. Align these connectors with those on the baseboard. Gently push the embedded module down to ensure a proper connection.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.1 Introduction NOTE: The BIOS items shown below are from a IEM-945GSE installed on the IEM-DB-7S-RS-R30 reference carrier board. The IEM-DB-7S-RS-R30 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications 5 and configure the CPU.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.) S.M.A.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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 The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: Temperature: o o System temperature Voltages: o o o o o Page 60 CPU temperature CPU core +1.05V +3.30V VCCP +1.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module o o o +1.8V 5VSB VBAT 6.3.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) configures the Advanced Configuration 5 and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options. BIOS Menu 8: Power Configuration Select AT/ATX Power [BY HARDWARE] Use the Select AT/ATX Power option to set the power mode of the system.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Power Supply Status Shows the type of power supply currently connected to the system. 6.3.5.1 APM Configuration The APM Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) allows the advanced power management options to be configured. BIOS Menu 9:Advanced Power Management Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Use the Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Power Button Mode [On/Off] Use the Power Button Mode BIOS to specify how the power button functions. Î On/Off DEFAULT When the power button is pressed the system is either turned on or off Î When the power button is pressed the system goes into Suspend suspend mode Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] Use the Resume on Keyboard/Mouse BIOS option to enable activity on either the keyboard or mouse to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.3.6 Remote Configuration Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) 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 10: Remote Access Configuration Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.3.7 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to read USB configuration 5 information and configure the USB settings. BIOS Menu 11: 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module BIOS Menu 12: PCI/PnP Configuration IRQ# [Available] Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure system boot options.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure advanced system 5 boot options. BIOS Menu 14: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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 15) 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 15: 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 3rd Drive NOTE: Only installed drives are shown in the list. BIOS Menu 16: 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module NOTE: Only installed CD and DVD drives are shown in the list BIOS Menu 17: CD/DVD Drives 6.5.5 Removable Drives Use the Removable Drives menu (BIOS Menu 18) to specify the boot sequence of the available FDDs.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module NOTE: Only installed removable drives are shown in the list. This menu does not show if there are no removable drives. BIOS Menu 18: Removable Drives 6.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 19) to set system and user passwords.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module BIOS Menu 19: 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 20) to configure the 5 Northbridge chipset settings. BIOS Menu 21: 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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 22: 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 1280 x 1024 36-bit 1400 x 1050 36-bit 1440 x 900 36-bit 1600 x 1200 36-bit by H/W 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 6.7.2 Southbridge Configuration The Southbridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 23) allows the Southbridge chipset 5 to be configured.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module BIOS Menu 23: Southbridge Chipset Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller. Enabled Disabled DEFAULT Onboard PCIE LAN [Enabled] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.8 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 24) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values 5 and to save configuration changes. BIOS Menu 24: 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Load Optimal Defaults Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F9 key can be used for this operation. 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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: Chipset driver installation VGA driver installation LAN driver installation Audio driver installation iSMM installation Installation instructions are given below. 7.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 2: The screen in Figure 7-1 appears. Figure 7-1: Start Up Screen Step 3: Click IEM-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 IEM-945GSE system. This manual describes the installation for a Windows XP operating system.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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).
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 7.6 Audio Driver Installation There is no audio driver on the IEM-945GSE. To add audio capabilities to the IEM-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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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 0: 7.6.2 HD Audio Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-3. (See Section 7.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 4: Double-click the installation file in Figure 7-26. Step 5: The AC’97 Driver Installation screen in Figure 7-27 appears. Figure 7-27: HD Audio Driver Installation Welcome Screen Step 6: Click NEXT to continue. Step 7: When the driver is installed, the driver installation finish screen in Figure 7-28 appears.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 8: Select “Yes, I wish to restart my computer now” And click FINISH to exit the InstallShield Wizard and restart the computer.Step 0: 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 1: Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-3. (See Section 7.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 5: The contents of the directory are displayed. (Figure 7-30) Figure 7-30: iSMM Installation File Step 6: Double click the iSMM EN V1.11.00 setup file. (Figure 7-30) Step 7: The iSMM InstallShield Welcome Screen appears. (Figure 7-31) Figure 7-31: iSMM InstallShield Welcome Screen Step 8: Click NEXT to continue.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 9: The License Agreement screen appears. (Figure 7-32) Figure 7-32: iSMM License Agreement Step 10: Select “I accept the terms of the license agreement.” (Figure 7-32) Step 11: Click NEXT to continue.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 12: The Customer Information screen appears.(Figure 7-33) Figure 7-33: iSMM Customer Information Step 13: Fill in the “User Name” and “Organization” fields, which will be automatically filled with the settings for the current user.(Figure 7-33) Step 14: Click Next to continue.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 15: The Setup Type screen appears. (Figure 7-34) Figure 7-34: iSMM Setup Type Step 16: Select “Complete” (Figure 7-34) Step 17: Click NEXT to continue.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 18: The Installation Confirmation screen appears. (Figure 7-35) Figure 7-35: iSMM Installation Confirmation Step 19: Click INSTALL to begin installing the drivers.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 20: The InstallShield Wizard Completed appears when the drivers are finished installing. (Figure 7-36) Figure 7-36: iSMM InstallShield Wizard Complete Step 21: Click FINISH to exit the installation program.(Figure 7-36) Step 22: The Restart Confirmation screen appears.(Figure 7-37) Figure 7-37: iSMM Restart Confirmation Step 23: Select YES to restart the system, or NO to restart the system manually later.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Overview .................................................................................................................47 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................................................................................................48 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ........................................................................................................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]..........................................................................68 Sredir Memory Display Delay [Disabled]...........................................................................68 USB Functions [Enabled]....................................................................................................69 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]........................................................................................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module D.1 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Figure D-1: Direct Memory Access (DMA) D.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Figure D-3: Input/Output (IO) (2 of 2) D.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module NOTE: The compatible items described here have been tested by the IEI R&D team and found to be compatible with the IEM-945GSE E.1 Compatible Operating Systems The following operating systems have been successfully run on the IEM-945GSE. Microsoft® Windows Vista Microsoft® Windows XP (32-bit) Microsoft® Windows 2000 Fedora 7 E.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module E.3 Compatible Memory Modules NOTE: The memory modules listed below have been tested on the IEM-945GSE other memory modules that comply with the specifications may also work on the IEM-945GSE but have not been tested. The following memory modules have been successfully tested on the IEM-945GSE. Manufacturer Capacity Speed Type Transcend 2.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 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.
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