Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive.
About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • One CD951-C board • One Serial ATA data cable • One DVD •...
Chapter 1 • Wake-On-PS/2 Features This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. • Watchdog Timer The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set Important: time interval.
USB 0-1 (SW2) USB 0-1 Power NM10 Select (JP4) LAN 1 Intel WG82574L Intel Atom LAN 2 D2700/ N2800/ N2600 Intel WG82574L Mini PCIe Power on Seletct (JP5) CPU Fan DDR3_SODIMM DC-IN Top View Bottom View Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components. in only one direction. Standby Power LED DDR3 Features One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets • • Supports 800/1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM • Singal channel memory interface • Supports maximum of 4GB system memory Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
2. Set JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP7 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On. 3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
JP2 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure JP2’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
3 On, 1,2,4 Off 1600x900 8/24 bit Dual 1-2 On, 3-4 Off 1680x1050 8/24 bit Dual 2 On, 1,3,4 Off 1600x1200 8/24 bit Dual 1 On, 2-4 Off 1920x1080 8/24 bit Dual 1-4 Off 1920x1200 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
In order to ensure that power is resumed after a power failure that re covers within a 5 second period, JP9 must be set to pins 2-3 and the “AC Power Lose” in CMOS is set to “On”. RS232 RS422 RS485 Full Duplex Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Chapter 2 Mini PCIe/mSATA Select 1-4-7-10, 2-5-8-11 On: Mini PCIe (default) 2-5-8-11, 3-6-9-12 On: mSATA JP8 is used to select the configure Mini PCIe signal. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector. BIOS Setting Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Chapter 2 VGA Port DC-in 12V DC-in This jack provides maximum of 100W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect a The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter with 12V DC output voltage. Using a voltage connector to the VGA port.
Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors. BIOS Setting LVDS_DDCCLK N.C. Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the LVDS_DDCDAA N.C. BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Panel Power Panel Power Panel Power Panel Power Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Connect to the SATA port DIO4 DIO5 BIOS Setting DIO6 Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE Device” DIO7 section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
When enabled, a warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” section in chapter 4 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment HDD Power LED Power HDD-LED Signal PWR-LED LED Power Ground Signal RESET SW RST Signal PWR-BTN Ground N.C. Signal Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer. • Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Security Save & Exit Compliency UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 Project Version 1APJK 0.15.013 x64 Legacy OpROM Support F81866A WDT Parameters. Model Name DFI-CD951 Launch PCI-E NIC PXE [Disabled] Bios Name CD9510C5.28A Launch I82574 WOL [Disabled] Bios Version RA07 Launch Resume on Ring...
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Chapter 3 PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Power Management Configuration This section is used to configure the PCI Subsystem. This section is used to configure the ACPI Setting. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ACPI Settings...
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Chapter 3 IDE Configuration CPU Configuration This section is used to configure IDE functions. This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 USB Configuration Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure USB. This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 6 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port 3 Confi guration Select an Optimal Setting for Super IO device Advanced [Enabled]...
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Chapter 3 PC Health Status Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced This section displays the hardware health monitor. Serial Port 5 Confi guration Select an Optimal Setting for Super IO device [Enabled] Serial Port Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Device Settings IO=3E0h;...
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Chapter 3 JMB36X ATA Controller Configuration PPM Configuration This section is used to configure the serial port functions. This section is used to configure the PPM functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Not Present...
Chapter 3 Chipset WatchDog Configuration This section is used to configure the watchdog functions. Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot...
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Chapter 3 Host Bridge Intel IGD Configuration This section is used to select the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. device. Chipset Confi g Memory Frequen- Memory Frequency and Timing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 South Bridge Select USB Mode This field is used to select the USB’s operation mode. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset High Speed Enable/ Disable Intel (R) TPT Devices IO Controller Hub (TPT) ...
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. Main Advanced Chipset...
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF files so that ®...
Chapter 4 Intel Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. tips then click Next. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
Chapter 4 Audio Drivers 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for system requirements and installation tips then click To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. Next. 1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2.
Chapter 4 Intel LAN Drivers 4. Click Install to begin the installation. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish. 2.
Chapter 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
Chapter 4 F6 Floppy Configuration Utility 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows ® Restarting the system will allow the XP using the F6 installation method.
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Chapter 4 Fintek HWMonitor Manager 4. After completing installation, click Finish. Fintek HWMonitor Manager provides information about the Temperature, Fan, Voltage, and Others information. To access the utility, click “Fintek HWMonitor Manager” on the main menu. 1. Under the Language Support section, select the language you would like the installa- tion to display and then click...
Chapter 4 DFI Utility 3. Enter “User name” and “Organization” information DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. then click “Next”. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu. Note: If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.
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Chapter 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder.
Appendix A Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. nLite 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by Next.
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Appendix A 7. Click Next. 9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. Select only the drivers ap- 8. In the Task Selection dialog propriate for the Windows box, click Drivers and version that you are using Bootable ISO.
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Appendix A If you are uncertain of The program is currently the southbridge chip used integrating the drivers on your motherboard, and applying changes to select all RAID/AHCI the installation. controllers and then click When the program is finished applying the changes, click Next.
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Appendix A To create an image, You have finished cus- select the Create Image tomizing the Windows mode under the General XP installation disc. Click section and then click Finish. Next. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA con- troller to RAID/AHCI.
Appendix A AHCI 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. click Next. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2.
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Appendix A A warning message 8. Click “Have Disk”. appeared because the se- lected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. Click Finish. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. The system’s settings have been changed.
Appendix C Appendix C - System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep HDD initialization error. code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in Hard Disk(s) fail (10) the information box at the bottom.
Appendix D Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display.
Appendix D Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.