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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. 1.00 – 11 March, 2009...
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Revision Date Version Changes 11 March, 2009 1.01 Updated product name 11 February, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
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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.
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. 1 x IEM-945GSE 1 x Heatspreader 1 x Utility CD 1 x QIG (quick installation guide) Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 O ........................2 VERVIEW 1.2 A ......................2 PPLICATIONS 1.3 B ........................2 ENEFITS 1.4 F ........................3 EATURES 1.5 O ....................3 VERVIEW ICTURE 1.5.1 Connectors ......................4 1.5.2 IO Interface Support ..................
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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 E ............16 NVIRONMENTAL AND OWER PECIFICATIONS 2.6.1 System Monitoring ................... 16 2.6.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........... 17 2.6.3 Power Consumption..................17 3 UNPACKING .......................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.1 I ......................45 NTRODUCTION 6.1.1 Starting Setup....................45 6.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 45 6.1.3 Getting Help..................... 46 6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........46 6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar....................46 6.2 M ........................47 6.3 A .......................
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 7.4 VGA D ..................97 RIVER NSTALLATION 7.5 LAN D .................. 101 RIVER NSTALLATION 7.6 A ................104 UDIO RIVER NSTALLATION 7.6.1 AC’97 Driver Installation ................104 7.6.2 HD Audio Driver Installation ................ 107 SMM I .....................
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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)....................8 Figure 2-2: Side Dimensions (mm) ....................9 Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram ..................10 Figure 2-4: Connections ......................11...
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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....................51 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ............53 BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration..................58 BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration ................60...
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.
Supports a single Fast Ethernet connection Support for four USB 2.0 devices Support for one IDE channel 1.5 Overview Picture An overview of the IEM-945GSE embedded module can be seen in Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3. Figure 1-2: IEM-945GSE Overview (Front Side) Page 3...
4 x ETX connectors (X1, X2, X3 and X4) 1 x SO-DIMM socket 2 x SATA connectors 1.5.2 IO Interface Support The IEM-945GSE embedded module supports the following IO interfaces on the baseboard: 1 x Audio 1 x Ethernet 1 x IDE...
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 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 System Chipset Intel® 945GSE Intel® ICH7M...
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. Figure 2-1: Main Dimensions (mm) Page 8...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 2.1.2 Side Dimensions The figure below shows the dimensions as viewed from the side. Figure 2-2: Side Dimensions (mm) Page 9...
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. Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram...
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.
(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. The socket supports DDR2 SO-DIMM with the following specifications: Maximum Memory supported 2 GB...
480p 720p 1080i 2.4.2.4 SDVO The SDVO port is connected to an SDVO connector on the IEM-945GSE. The Intel® 945GSE internal graphics engine has the following SDVO output features: Concurrent operation of PCIe x1 with SDVO One SDVO ports supported SDVO is muxed onto the PCIe pins DVI 1.0 support for external digital monitor...
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.
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...
Up to eight high-speed, full-speed or low-speed USB devices are supported by the Intel® ICH7M on the IEM-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.
Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets to ensure the operating temperature of these chips remain low. 2.6.3 Power Consumption T able 2-2 shows the power consumption parameters for the IEM-945GSE running with a 1.6 GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 with 2.0 GB DDR2 memory. Page 17...
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the IEM-945GSE. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the IEM-945GSE, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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.
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. Connector Type Label...
CPU module and injury to the person installing the CPU module. Before and during the installation of the IEM-945GSE, please do the following: Read the user manual The user manual provides a complete description of the IEM-945GSE, installation instructions and configuration options.
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.
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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.
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.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 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 --...
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.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information Version: Current BIOS version Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made Installed BIOS ID Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications 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.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Super IO configuration Hardware health configuration Power configuration Remote configuration USB configuration BIOS Menu 2: Advanced Page 49...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.3.2 IDE Configuration Use the IDE Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Enhanced Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in EFAULT 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.
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”...
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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.
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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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s 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.)
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module UDMA3 Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 44 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) 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...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 6) to set or change the 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 Default IrDA ASK IR Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the I/O and IRQ addresses. Disabled No base address is assigned to Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt address is IRQ3...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.3.4 W83627H Hardware Health The Hardware Health Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 7) shows the operating 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...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module +1.8V 5VSB VBAT 6.3.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 8) configures the Advanced Configuration 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.
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...
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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. When the power button is pressed the system is either On/Off EFAULT turned on or off When the power button is pressed the system goes into...
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Enabled Wake event generated by PCI-Express WAKE# signal EFAULT 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. The real time clock (RTC) cannot generate a wake...
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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Enabled Remote access configuration options shown below 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.
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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.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.3.7 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 11) to read USB configuration 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.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Enabled USB function enabled EFAULT USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] The USB2.0 Controller Mode BIOS option sets the speed of the USB2.0 controller. The controller is capable of operating at full speed FullSpeed 12 Mb/s HiSpeed The controller is capable of operating at high speed...
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. Available The specified IRQ is available to be used by EFAULT PCI/PnP devices...
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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. Available The specified DMA is available to be used by...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 13) to configure advanced system 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 Enabled OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The AddOn ROM Display Mode option allows add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Allows the computer system to force a third party...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Enabled Can be booted from a remote system through the EFAULT 6.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use the Boot Device Priority menu ( B IOS Menu 15) to specify the boot sequence from the available devices. The following options are available:...
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. When the menu is opened, the CD drives and DVD drives connected to the system...
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. When the menu is opened, the FDDs connected to the system are listed...
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 ( B IOS Menu 19) to set system and user passwords.
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.
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. BIOS Menu 20: Chipset Page 81...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 20) to configure the 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. Disable 1 MB of memory used by internal graphics device...
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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Combo Mode A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as graphics memory. If more memory is needed, graphics memory 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.
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 Default NTSC SECAM...
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 EFAULT Disabled Onboard PCIE LAN [Enabled] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 6.8 Exit Use the Exit menu ( B IOS Menu 24) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values 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.
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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.
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.
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. Page 92...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 6: The list of drivers in Figure 7-3 appears.S t e p 6 : 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”...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 13: Click the Y 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 N to continue.
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”...
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 31: Click N 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”...
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 F . See INISH Figure 7-15.Step 35: 7.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 39: Click N to continue. Step 40: The Ready to Install screen in Figure 7-17 appears. Figure 7-17: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 41: Click N to proceed with the installation.
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...
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.
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 C ONTINUE NYWAY Step 54: When the driver is installed, the driver installation finish screen in Figure 7-24 appears.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 55: Select “Yes, I wish to restart my computer now” And click F to exit the INISH InstallShield Wizard and restart the computer.Step 0: 7.6.2 HD Audio Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following.
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 N to continue. Step 7: When the driver is installed, the driver installation finish screen in Figure 7-28 appears.
IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Step 8: Select “Yes, I wish to restart my computer now” And click F to exit the INISH 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.
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.(Figure 7-33)
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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] ......................48 ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]................51 Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] ..............52 IDE Master and IDE Slave....................52 Auto-Detected Drive Parameters..................53...
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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]....................69 USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]..................70 Legacy USB Support [Enabled]..................70 IRQ# [Available] ........................71 DMA Channel# [Available] ....................72 Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] ..................72 Quick Boot [Enabled] ......................74...
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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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 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.
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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module 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.
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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.
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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. EXAMPLE PROGRAM: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...
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®...
The memory modules listed below have been tested on the IEM-945GSE other memory modules that comply with 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 2.0 GB...
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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IEM-945GSE ETX 3.0 Module Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...