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Introduction 1.7 Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
Packing List Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x EmCORE-i55M0 3.5" Compact Board with heat sink 1 x Driver CD 1 x Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your vendor immediately.
Introduction 1.12 Installing the CPU The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the CPU. As showing in the picture as bellow, loose the screw first before inserting the CPU. Place the CPU into the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the CPU corresponding with the notch on the inside of the socket.
Introduction 1.13 Installing the Memory Side notch Latch knob Latch claw Latch section Latch arm Polarizing key To install the Memory module, locate the Memory SO-DIMM slot on the board and perform as below: Adjust the socket polarizing key and the board key to the same direction. Insert the board obliquely.
Installation JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting (1) If the board refuses to boot due to inappropriate CMOS settings here is how to proceed to clear (reset) the CMOS to its default values. Connector type: 2.54mm pitch 1x3-pin headers Mode Keep CMOS (Default) Clear CMOS You may need to clear the CMOS if your system cannot boot up because you forgot your password, the CPU clock setup is incorrect, or the CMOS settings...
Installation JV1: COM1 pin-1 signal setting (2) The voltage of pin-1 could be selected by JV1 in +5V or DCD. Connector type: 2.54 mm pitch 1x3-pin headers Voltage DCD (Default) PC17 - 16 -...
Installation JVLCD1: LCD Panel Voltage Selection (3) The voltage of LCD panel could be selected by JVLCD1 in +5V or +3.3V. Connector type: 2.54 mm pitch 1x3-pin headers Voltage +3.3V (Default) JVLCD1 PC17 - 17 -...
Installation JPWR1: AT/ATX Power Mode Selection (4) The power mode jumper selects the power mode for the system. Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 1x3-pin headers. Mode Short AT Mode Open ATX Mode (Default) JPWR1 PC17 Note: To activate the ATX power mode, you must turn on the power button switch first (the connector for power button switch is located in JFRT1).
Installation JRS1: COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selection (5) The onboard COM2 port can be configured to operate in RS-422 or RS-485 modes. RS-422 modes differ in the way RX/TX is being handled. Jumper JRS1 switches between RS-232 or RS-422/485 mode. All RS-232/422/482 modes are available on COM2.
Installation CPUF1: Fan Power Connector (10) CPUF1 is a 3-pin headers for the CPU fan. The fan must be a +12V fan. Pin Description +12V FAN_Detect CPUF1 PC17 - 25 -...
Installation AUDIO1: Audio Connector (12) Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 2x5-pin box headers. Pin Description Pin Description Line Left In Line Right In MIC_L MIC_R 9 10 Line-out Left 10 Line-out Right AUDIO1 PC17 - 27 -...
Installation JFRT1: Switches and Indicators (13) It provides connectors for system indicators that provides light indication of the computer activities and switches to change the computer status. Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 2x5-pin headers. Pin Description Pin Description RESET+ RESET- POWER_LED+ POWER_LED- HDD_LED+ HDD_LED-...
BIOS 3.1 BIOS Introduction The AMI BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system configurations and settings. The BIOS ROM of the system stores the Setup utility and configurations. When you turn on the computer, the AMI BIOS is immediately activated. To enter the BIOS SETUP UTILILTY, press “Delete”...
BIOS Key Commands BIOS Setup Utility is mainly a key-based navigation interface. Please refer to the following key command instructions for navigation process. Move to highlight a particular configuration screen from “←”“→” the top menu bar / Move to highlight items on the screen “↓”...
BIOS 3.2 Advanced Settings The “Advanced” screen provides setting options to configure ACPI, CPU, SATA, USB, Super IO and other peripherals. You can use “←” and “→” keys to select “Advanced” and use the “↓” and “↑” to select a setup item. Note: please pay attention to the instructions at the upper-right frame before you decide to configure any setting of an item.
BIOS 3.2.1 ACPI Settings Press “Enter” on “ACPI Settings” and you will be able to set up ACPI configu- ration. Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Allow you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Enable Hibernation Allow you to enable or disable system hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective in some OSes.
BIOS 3.2.2 CPU Configuration Press “Enter” on “CPU Configuration” to configure the CPU on the “CPU Con- figuration” screen. CPU Details Detail information including CPU manufacturer name, Processor Speed, Pro- cessor Stepping, Microcode Revision, Processor Core number, etc. Hyper-Threading Technology Enabled: activates the Hyper-Threading Technology for higher CPU threading speed.
BIOS Active Processor Cores Number of cores to enable in each processor package. The choice: All, 1, 2 Limit CPUID Maximum Disable for Windows XP. The choice: Disabled, Enabled Hardware Prefetcher To turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher. The choice: Disabled, Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
BIOS 3.2.3 SATA Configuration It allows you to select the operation mode for SATA controller. Serial-ATA Controller 0 Enable/ Disable Serial ATA Controller 0. The choice: Disable, Enhanced, Compatible Serial-ATA Controller 1 Enable/ Disable Serial ATA Controller 0. The choice: Disable, Enhanced - 48 -...
BIOS 3.2.4 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion DVMT/ Fixed Memory This feature allows you to select the memory size of DVMT/BOTH operating mode. The choice: 256MB, 128MB, Maximum IGD – Boot Type This feature allows you to select the display device when you boot up the system.
BIOS Legacy USB Support Enable support for legacy USB. Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard won’t be accessible until a USB com- patible operating system is fully booted with all loaded USB drivers. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the system.
BIOS 3.2.6 Super IO Configuration You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration for FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. - 52 -...
BIOS 3.2.7 H/W Monitor The H/W Monitor lists out the temperature and voltage information that is be- ing monitored. System/ CPU Temperature Show you the current System / CPU fan temperature. CPU Fan Speed Show you the current CPU Fan operating speed. Vcore Show you the voltage level of CPU (Vcore).
BIOS 3.2.8 Second Super IO Configuration You can use this item to set up or change the Second Super IO configuration for FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. - 54 -...
BIOS Serial Port 1~4 Configuration Serial Port Use the Serial port option to enable or disable the serial port. The choice: Enabled, Disabled Change Settings Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port’s IO port address and interrupt address. The choice: IO=3F8h;...
BIOS 3.3.1 North Bridge Low MMIO Align This option aligns Low MMIO resources together. The choice: Enabled, Disabled Initate Graphic Adapter This item allows you to select which graphics controller to use and set it as the primary boot device. The choice: IGD, PCI/IGD, PCI/PEG, PEG/IGD, PEG/PCI - 60 -...
BIOS 3.3.2 South Bridge Normally, the south bridge controls the basic I/O functions, such as USB and audio. This screen allows you to access the configurations of I/Os. SMBus Controller SMBus Controller help The choice: Enabled, Disabled GbE Controller GbE Controller help The choice: Enabled, Disabled Wake on Lan from S5 Wake on Lan from S5 help...
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BIOS Azalia HD Audio Use the Azalia HD Audio option to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller. The choice: Enabled, Disabled USB Configuration Select “USB Configuration“ to enter the following screen. The USB Configuration menu is used to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings.
BIOS 3.3.3 ME Subsystem Use the ME Subsystem menu to configure the Intel® Management Engine (ME) configuration options. ME Subsystem Use the ME Subsystem option to enable or disable the Intel® ME subsystem. The choice: Enabled, Disabled End of Post Message Use the End of Post Message option to enable or disable the end of post mes- sage of the ME Subsystem.
BIOS 3.4 Boot Settings Quiet Boot This item can helps to select screen display when the system boots. The choice: Enabled, Disabled Fast Boot Enable/Disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. Ineffective for BBS boot options. The choice: Enabled, Disabled Setup Prompt Timeout Seconds to wait for setup activation key.
BIOS 3.7 Beep Sound codes list 3.7.1 Boot Block Beep codes Number of Beeps Description Insert diskette in floppy drive A: ‘AMIBOOT.ROM’ file not found in root directory of diskette in A: Flash Programming successful Floppy read error Keyboard controller BAT command failed No Flash EPROM detected Floppy controller failure Boot Block BIOS checksum error...
BIOS 3.7.3 Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep codes Number of Beeps Description Reseat the memory, or replace known good 1, 2 or 3 modules. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card.
BIOS 3.8 AMI BIOS Checkpoints 3.8.1 Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other components before system memory is available. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the BIOS (Note) Checkpoint...
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BIOS Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is forced. If BIOS recovery is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0. See Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock- Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and given control to it.
BIOS 3.8.2 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS (Note) Checkpoint...
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BIOS Erase the flash part. Program the flash part. The flash has been updated successfully. Set flash write disabled. Disable ATAPI hardware. Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. - 72 -...
BIOS 3.8.3 POST Code Checkpoints The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS (Note) Checkpoint Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers.
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BIOS Early CPU Init Exit Initialize the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Detect the presence of PS/2 mouse. Detect the presence of Keyboard in KBC port. Test and initialize different input devices. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Trap the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets control over IRQ1.
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BIOS Initialize DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Initialize RTC date/time. Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, check for DEL keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system. Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, …...
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BIOS Initialize runtime language module. Display boot option’s popup menu. Display the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s. Wait for user input at config display if needed. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.
BIOS 3.8.4 DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST tries to initialize different system buses. The following table describes the main checkpoints where the DIM module is accessed (Note) Checkpoint Description Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0);...
BIOS 3 = func#3, input device initialization on the BUS concerned. 4 = func#4, IPL device initialization on the BUS concerned. 5 = func#5, general device initialization on the BUS concerned. 6 = func#6, error reporting for the BUS concerned. 7 = func#7, add-on ROM initialization for all BUSes.
Appendix Appendix-A I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses, which is the identity for the device. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used. Address Device Description 00000000 - 0000000F DMA Controller 00000000 - 00000CF7 PIC bus...
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Appendix 000000C0 - 000000DF DMA Controller 000000E0 - 000000EF Motherboard Resource 000000F0 - 000000FF Math Co-processor 00000170 - 00000177 Secondary IDE Channel 000001F0 - 000001F7 Primary IDE Channel 00000274 - 00000277 ISAPNP Read Data Port 00000279 - 00000279 ISAPNP Read Data Port 00000290 - 0000029F Motherboard Resource 000002E8 - 000002EF...
Appendix 0000F040 - 0000F043 Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 0000F050 - 0000F057 Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 0000F060 - 0000F063 Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 0000F070 - 0000F077 Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 2...
Appendix Appendix-D Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industry application to monitor the activity of CPU. Application software depends on its own requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT time-out, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.
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Appendix mov AX, 2Eh mov DX, AX mov AL, 0F0h out DX, AL ; select CRF0 mov AL, 00h inc DX out DX, AL ; set CRF0=00h, output mov AX, 2Eh mov DX, AX mov AL, 0F5h out DX, AL ; select CRF5, WDT Timer unit mov AL, 00h ;...
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