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  • Page 1 EC300/310/320/321 Series User’s Manual A22100221...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transfor- mation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright hold- ers.

  • Page 3: Fcc And Doc Statement On Class B

    FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 - Introduction ..................11 Overview ................14 Key Features ................15 Specifications ......17 Getting to Know the EC300/310/320/321 Series ..............26 Mechanical Dimensions ............29 Chapter 2 - Getting Started ..............29 Preparing the System ................29 Installing Devices ..............
  • Page 5 Introduction ..........49 Connecting Cables to Terminal Blocks Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings ............51 ............. 51 Jumper Settings - System Board Clear CMOS Data ..............51 PS/2 Power Select ..............52 USB Power Select ..............53 COM1 and COM2 RS232/422/485 Select ........54 COM1 and COM2 RS232/Power Select ........
  • Page 6 Introduction ..............103 Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup .................. 103 Overview .............. 105 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ..................105 Main Advanced ......................Chipset ........................ Boot ........................Security ....................... Save and Exit .................................... 141 Updating the BIOS ..........142 Chapter 8 - Supported Software Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide .......

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Introduction About this Manual An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu. Warranty 1.

  • Page 8: Static Electricity Precautions

    Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical dis- charge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Introduction Safety Precautions • Use the correct DC input voltage range. • Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installa- tion or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis be- fore plugging the power cord. •...

  • Page 10: About The Package

    Introduction About the Package The system package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for as- sistance. 1 System unit  1 SATA data/power cable  1 120W power adapter ...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Overview EC300 Series EC300-CR6880 EC300 CR6880 EC300-CR6G60 EC300 CR6G60 EC300-CRA060 EC300 CRA060...
  • Page 12 Introduction EC310 Series EC310-CR6880 EC310 CR6880 EC310-CR6G60 EC310 CR6G60 EC310-CRA060 EC310 CRA060...
  • Page 13 Introduction EC320/321 Series EC320/321-CR6880 EC320/321 CR6880 EC320/321-CR6G60 EC320/321-CRA060 EC320/321-CRA060...

  • Page 14: Key Features

    - CR6G60: 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 6 COM, 16-bit GPIO, 6 USB - CRA060: 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 10 COM, 6 USB • Expansion - EC300 Series: 1 mini PCIe - EC310 Series: 1 mini PCIe, 1 PCI - EC320 Series: 1 mini PCIe, 2 PCI...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    • 2 DDR3/DDR3L 1066/1333/1600MHz SODIMM sockets • Dual channel memory interface • Pre-installed options: 1GB, 2GB or 4GB Expansion Slots • EC300 series - 1 Mini PCIe slot supports Wi-Fi module or mSATA • EC310 series - 1 PCI slot - 1 Mini PCIe slot supports Wi-Fi module or mSATA •...
  • Page 16 • Wall mount Dimensions • EC300 series: 340.5mm x 88mm x 223mm (W x H x D) • EC310 series: 340.5mm x 120.5mm x 223mm (W x H x D) • EC320/321 series: 340.5mm x 140.5mm x 223mm (W x H x D) Weight •...

  • Page 17: Getting To Know The Ec300/310/320/321 Series

    Introduction Getting to Know the EC300/310/320/321 Series EC300 Series Front Panel ALERT LED Reset Power USB 2.0 HDD LED Wi-Fi Module Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Antenna Hole Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna. USB Ports Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
  • Page 18 Introduction EC300 Series Rear Panel Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset COM2 DC-In USB 3.0 COM6 COM4 GPIO GPIO COM5 COM3 Power EC300-CR6880 Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset COM2 DC-In USB 3.0 COM6 COM4 GPIO GPIO COM5 COM3 Power EC300-CR6G60 Speaker-out Alert COM1...
  • Page 19 Introduction Power LED Indicates the power status of the system. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive. Alert LED Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature. DC-in Used to plug a power adapter. COM Ports Used to connect serial devices. VGA Port Used to connect an analog VGA monitor.
  • Page 20 Introduction EC310 Series Front Panel ALERT LED Reset Power Wi-Fi Module HDD LED Antenna Hole Wi-Fi Module USB 2.0 Antenna Hole Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna. USB Ports Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive.
  • Page 21 Introduction EC310 Series Rear Panel USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset COM2 DC-In GPIO USB 2.0 COM5 COM3 PCI slot COM4 Power COM6 EC310-CR6880 USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert COM2 Reset DC-In PCI slot COM6 COM4 GPIO GPIO COM5 COM3 Power EC310-CR6G60 USB 3.0...
  • Page 22 Introduction Power LED Indicates the power status of the system. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive. Alert LED Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature. DC-In Used to plug a power adapter. COM Ports Used to connect serial devices. VGA Port Used to connect an analog VGA monitor.
  • Page 23 Introduction EC320/321 Series Front Panel ALERT LED Power Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Reset USB 2.0 HDD LED Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna. USB Ports Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive.
  • Page 24 Introduction EC320/321 Series Rear Panel USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert COM2 Reset DC-In PCI/PCIe x16 slots USB 2.0 COM5 COM3 GPIO COM6 COM4 Power EC320/321-CR6880 USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset COM2 DC-In COM4 PCI/PCIe x16 slots COM6 GPIO Power GPIO COM5 COM3...
  • Page 25 Introduction USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset DC-In COM2 Power PCI/PCIe x16 slots COM9 COM7 COM5 COM3 COM10 COM8 COM6 COM4 EC320/321-CRA060 Power LED Indicates the power status of the system. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive. Alert LED Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature.

  • Page 26: Mechanical Dimensions

    Introduction Mechanical Dimensions EC300 Series Left View Right View 340.50 368.10 340.50 Front View...
  • Page 27 Introduction EC310 Series Left View Right View 340.50 368.10 340.50 Front View...
  • Page 28 Introduction EC320/321 Series Left View Right View 340.50 368.10 340.50 Front View...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    • USB keyboard • USB mouse • CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers) • Screwdriver Installing Devices The following are devices that can be installed in the EC300/310/320/321 series system. • Memory module • SATA hard drive • CompactFlash card • Mini PCIe card •...

  • Page 30: Installing The Drivers

    Getting Started Installing the Drivers The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be in- stalled to provide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 - Installing Devices

    3. The 6 mounting screws on the front and rear of the system are used to se- cure the cover to the chassis. Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place for later use. EC300/310/320/321 Mounting screw 4.
  • Page 32 Installing Devices 5. The SODIMM socket, SATA drive bay, CompactFlash socket and Mini PCIe slot are readily accessible after removing the chassis cover. CompactFlash socket SODIMM socket Mini PCIe Slot Cover SATA drive bay...

  • Page 33: Installing A Sodimm

    Installing Devices Installing a SODIMM 1. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board. 2. The 5 mounting screws on the protective plate is used to secure the plate. Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place for later use. Protective Plate SODIMM socket...
  • Page 34 Installing Devices 3. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one direction. 4. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an ap- proximately 30 degrees angle.
  • Page 35 Installing Devices 5. Push the module down until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position. Clip Clip...

  • Page 36: Installing A Sata Drive

    Installing Devices Installing a SATA Drive 1. Locate the SATA drive bay on the cover. Cover SATA drive bay 2. Remove the 4 mounting screws that secure the HDD brackets to the drive bay. Mounting screw...
  • Page 37 Installing Devices 3. Align the mounting holes of the SATA drive with the mounting holes on the HDD bracket and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place. SATA drive HDD bracket Mounting screws Mounting screw 4.
  • Page 38 Installing Devices Mounting hole Mounting screw 5. Connect A to the SATA power/data connector on the SATA drive, B and C to the SATA power connector and SATA data connector respectively on the sys- tem board.
  • Page 39 Installing Devices SATA power/data connector SATA data connector SATA power connector...

  • Page 40: Installing A Compactflash Card

    Installing Devices Installing a CompactFlash Card 1. Locate the CompactFlash socket. With the label facing up, insert the Com- pactFlash card until it is completely seated in the socket. CompactFlash socket CompactFlash card...

  • Page 41: Installing A Mini Pcie And/Or Msata Card

    Installing Devices Installing a Mini PCIe and/or mSATA Card Latch 1. The latch is used to lock the Mini PCIe / mSATA card into position. Insert the latch into the mounting holes and then push the latch down until the clips at each end of the latch lock into position.
  • Page 42 Installing Devices 2. The system board is equipped with a Mini PCIe slot. The Mini PCIe slot sup- ports full length or half length Mini PCIe / mSATA card. Note the key on the slot. The key ensures the Mini PCIe / mSATA card can be plugged into the slot in only one direction.
  • Page 43 Installing Devices Installing the Mini PCIe Card 1. Grasping the Mini PCIe card by its edges, align the card into the slot at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the card until it slips down into the slot. The contact fingers on the edge of the card will almost completely disappear inside the slot.
  • Page 44 Installing Devices Installing the mSATA Card 1. Insert the latch into the mounting holes in accordance with the length of the mSATA card. Push the latch down until the clips at each end of the latch lock into position. You will hear a distinctive "click", indicating the latch is correctly locked into position.
  • Page 45 Installing Devices 3. Push the mSATA card down until the clips at each end of the latch lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the card is correctly locked into position. Clip Clip...

  • Page 46: Installing The Pci And Pcie Expansion Cards

    Installing Devices Installing the PCI and PCIe Expansion Cards Important: When inserting the riser card, please select a card within 175mm (as shown on the next picture) in or- der to fit in the slot. 1. The PCI and PCIe x16 slots on the riser card are used to install the expan- sion cards.
  • Page 47 Installing Devices 2. To remove the mounting screws and the brackets, you need to remove the hole plugs and insert the screwdriver through the hole to access the mount- ing screws. Bracket Mounting screw Hole plug 3. Remove these mounting screws and brackets, and then put them in a safe place for later use.
  • Page 48 Installing Devices 4. Insert the Expansion card with a bracket into the PCI slot that is on the riser card. Replace the screw you removed in step 3 to secure the bracket in place. Expansion card Bracket Mounting screw Rear view Note: The Expansion cards used in the above illustrations may not resemble the actual cards.

  • Page 49: Connecting Cables To Terminal Blocks

    Installing Devices Connecting Cables to Terminal Blocks 1. Insert one end of the power adaptor and the cable into the holes on the power jack, and use the screwdriver to fasten the cables. 2. Connect the power jack to the connector on the system, and use the screw- driver to secure the power jack in place.
  • Page 50 Installing Devices 3. Insert one end of the cables into the holes on the terminal block, and use the screwdriver to fasten the cables. 4. Connect the terminal block to the connector on the system, and use the screwdriver to secure the terminal block in place.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings Jumper Settings - System Board Clear CMOS Data 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data 1-2 On: Normal (default) If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. you can reconfi...

  • Page 52: Ps/2 Power Select

    Jumper Settings PS/2 Power Select 1-2 On: +5V (default) 2-3 On: +5V_standby JP1 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.

  • Page 53: Usb Power Select

    Jumper Settings USB Power Select 1-2 On: +5V (default) 2-3 On: +5V_standby JP2 (for USB 6-7), JP3 (for USB 4-5) and JP8 (for USB 0-1) are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.

  • Page 54: Com1 And Com2 Rs232/422/485 Select

    Jumper Settings COM1 and COM2 RS232/422/485 Select JP11 JP13 JP11 (COM1) and JP13 (COM2) are used to confi gure COM1 and COM2 RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485 respectively. JP11 JP13 1-2 On: RS232 3-4 On: RS422 5-6 On: RS485 (default) Full Duplex COM 1 / COM 2...

  • Page 55: Com1 And Com2 Rs232/Power Select

    Jumper Settings COM1 and COM2 RS232/Power Select JP12 JP14 JP12 (COM1) and JP14 (COM2) are used to confi gure COM1 and COM2 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin function of COM1 and COM2 will vary according to JP12’s and JP14’s set- ting respectively.

  • Page 56: Power-On Select

    Jumper Settings Power-on Select 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power 1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default) JP5 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP6 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.

  • Page 57: Mini Pcie/Msata Power Select

    Jumper Settings Mini PCIe/ mSATA Power Select 2-3 On: 3VDU 1-2 On: 3V3 (default) JP4 is used to select the power supplied to the Mini PCIe and mSATA card that is on the motherboard. Selecting 3V3 will be the default setting.

  • Page 58: Mini Pcie/Msata Select

    Jumper Settings Mini PCIe/ mSATA Select 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 On: mSATA 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: Mini PCIe (default) JP6 is used to select Mini PCIe or mSATA. Mini PCIe is set as default.

  • Page 59: Reset/Power On Select

    Jumper Settings Reset/ Power on Select 1-2 On: Function as reset (default) JP10 2-3 On: Function as power on button The Reset/ Power on Select is used to select the function of the reset bottom.

  • Page 60: Factory Testing

    Jumper Settings Factory Testing 1-2 On: Impedance 75Ω (default) JP15 2-3 On: Impedance...

  • Page 61: Jumper Settings - Io Board

    Jumper Settings Jumper Settings - IO Board EC230/310/320/321-LRA060 COM 3 to COM 10 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 4 COM 5 COM 10 COM 3 COM 6 COM 9 COM 7 COM 8 (JP2) (JP3) (JP8) (JP1) (JP4) (JP5) (JP6) (JP7) JP1 (for COM 3) to JP8 (for COM 10) are used to confi gure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485.
  • Page 62 Jumper Settings COM 6 and COM 7 RS232/Power Select JP10 COM 6 COM 7 (JP9) (JP10) JP9 and JP10 are used to confi gure COM 6 and COM 7 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin function of COM 6 and COM 7 will vary according to JP9’s and JP10’s set- ting respectively.
  • Page 63 Jumper Settings EC300/310/320/321-LR6880 COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM6) are used to confi...
  • Page 64 Jumper Settings COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP7) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.
  • Page 65 Jumper Settings Digital I/O Signal Voltage Select JP9 is used to confi gure DIO to signal voltage select. The pin function of DIO port will vary according to the jumper’s setting respec- tively. 2-3 On: 1-2 On: +3.3V (default)
  • Page 66 Jumper Settings USB Power Select JP10 USB0 USB1 JP10 (for USB 0-1) is used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_ standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system. BIOS Setting “USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4”...
  • Page 67 Jumper Settings EC300/310/320/321-LR6G60 COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM 6) are used to confi...
  • Page 68 Jumper Settings COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP87) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.
  • Page 69 Jumper Settings Digital I/O Signal Voltage Select DIO1 DIO2 JP9 is used to confi gure DIO to signal voltage select. The pin function of DIO port will vary according to the jumper’s setting respec- tively. 1-2 On: 2-3 On: +3.3V (default) DIO1 / DIO2...

  • Page 70: Chapter 5 - Ports And Connectors

    Ports and Connectors Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors Front Panel I/O Ports For EC300/310/320/321 USB 2.0 The front panel I/O ports consist of the following: • 4 USB 2.0 Type A ports • Power button • Reset button •...

  • Page 71: Usb Ports

    Ports and Connectors USB Ports USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta- neously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. BIOS Setting Confi gure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Confi guration” sub- menu) of the BIOS.
  • Page 72 Ports and Connectors Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3/S4 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function: • Jumper Setting It must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”.

  • Page 73: Rear Panel I/O Ports

    Ports and Connectors Rear Panel I/O Ports For EC300 Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset COM2 DC-In USB 3.0 COM6 COM4 GPIO GPIO COM5 COM3 Power EC300-CR6880 Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset COM2 DC-In USB 3.0 COM6 COM4 GPIO GPIO COM5 COM3 Power...
  • Page 74 Ports and Connectors The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: EC300 - CR6880 • DC-in power jack: 3-pole Phoenix terminal block • Speaker-out: 2W 3.5mm audio jack • VGA: DB-15 D-sub • Gigabit LAN: RJ45 with LEDs •...
  • Page 75 Ports and Connectors For EC310 USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset COM2 DC-In GPIO USB 2.0 COM5 COM3 PCI slot Power COM6 COM4 EC310-CR6880 USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert COM2 Reset DC-In PCI slot COM6 COM4 GPIO GPIO COM5 COM3 Power EC310-CR6G60 USB 3.0...
  • Page 76 Ports and Connectors The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: EC310 - CR6880 • DC-in power jack: 3-pole Phoenix terminal block • Speaker-out: 2W 3.5mm audio jack • VGA: DB-15 D-sub • Gigabit LAN: RJ45 with LEDs • COM: DB-9 D-sub (RS232/422/485) •...
  • Page 77 Ports and Connectors For EC320/321 USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert COM2 Reset DC-In PCI/PCIe x16 slots USB 2.0 COM5 COM3 GPIO COM6 COM4 Power EC320/321-CR6880 USB 3.0 Speaker-out COM1 Alert Reset COM2 DC-In COM4 PCI/PCIe x16 slots COM6 GPIO Power GPIO COM5 COM3...
  • Page 78 Ports and Connectors The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: EC320/321 - CR6880 • DC-in power jack: 3-pole Phoenix terminal block • Speaker-out: 2W 3.5mm audio jack • VGA: DB-15 D-sub • Gigabit LAN: RJ45 with LEDs • COM: DB-9 D-sub (RS232/422/485) •...

  • Page 79: Lan Ports

    Ports and Connectors LAN Ports The LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Confi gure “Wake on LAN” in the Advanced menu (“SuperIO Confi guration” sub- menu) of the BIOS.

  • Page 80: Usb Ports

    Ports and Connectors USB Ports USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta- neously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with USB 3.0 port.

  • Page 81: Vga Port

    Ports and Connectors VGA Port The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable con- nector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

  • Page 82: Speaker-Out

    Ports and Connectors Speaker-out Speaker out This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.

  • Page 83: Digital Input/Output

    Ports and Connectors Digital Input/Output The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external device that is connected to this connector. Digital Output/ Input Pin Assignment DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 DIO8...

  • Page 84: Com Ports

    Ports and Connectors COM Port COM 1 and COM 2 are fi xed at RS232. COM 1’s pin defi nition will vary according to its jumper setting. Refer to “COM 1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information. The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

  • Page 85: Com 3-10 Rs232/422/485 Select (Cra060)

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 10 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select EC300/310/320/321-CRA060 COM 4 COM 5 COM 10 COM 3 COM 6 COM 9 COM 7 COM 8 (JP2) (JP3) (JP8) (JP1) (JP4) (JP5) (JP6) (JP7) JP1 (for COM 3) to JP8 (for COM 10) are used to confi gure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485.

  • Page 86: Com 6-7 Rs232/Power Select

    Ports and Connectors COM 6 and COM 7 RS232/Power Select JP10 COM 6 COM 7 (JP9) (JP10) JP9 and JP10 are used to confi gure COM 6 and COM 7 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin function of COM 6 and COM 7 will vary according to JP9’s and JP10’s set- ting respectively.

  • Page 87: Com 3-6 Rs232/422/485 Select (Cr6880)

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select EC300/310/320/321-CR6880 COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM6) are used to confi...

  • Page 88: Com 3-6 Rs232/Power Select

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP7) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.

  • Page 89: Com 3-6 Rs232/422/485 Select (Cr6G60)

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select EC300/310/320/321-CR6G60 COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM 6) are used to confi...

  • Page 90: Com 3-6 Rs232/Power Select

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP87) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.

  • Page 91: I/O Connectors

    Ports and Connectors I/O Connectors Chassis Instrusion Connector Chassis signal Ground The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chas- sis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.

  • Page 92: Sata (Serial Ata) Connectors

    Ports and Connectors SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors SATA 1 SATA 0 The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.

  • Page 93: Hdd Power

    Ports and Connectors HDD Power +12V Ground Ground HDD Power The HDD power connector supplies power to the SATA drive. Connect one end of the provided power cable to the HDD power connector and the other end to your storage device.

  • Page 94: Mini Pcie Slot

    Ports and Connectors Mini PCIe Slot Mini PCIe Slot Install Mini PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the Mini PCI Express specifi cations into the Mini PCI Express slot.

  • Page 95: Cooling Fan Connector

    Ports and Connectors Cooling Fan Connector Ground Sensor CPU Fan Ground Sensor System Fan The fan connector is used to connect the cooling fan. The cooling fan will provide adequate airfl ow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the system board components.

  • Page 96: Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    Ports and Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector 10 9 +5V_STB +5V_STB CHASSIS GND MS DATA KB DATA MS CLK KB CLK The PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connector is used to connect PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse by means of a PS/2 cable. Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 key- board or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.

  • Page 97: Front Panel Connector

    Ports and Connectors Front Panel Connectors 12 11 PWR-BTN RESET-SW HDD-LED PWR-LED HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system. PWR-BTN - Power Switch This switch is used to power on or off the system.

  • Page 98: Battery

    Ports and Connectors Battery Battery 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. •...

  • Page 99: Compactflash Socket

    Ports and Connectors CompactFlash Socket CompactFlash socket The CompactFlash socket is used for inserting a CompactFlash card. Compact- Flash card is a small removable mass storage device designed with fl ash tech- nology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefi...

  • Page 100: Chapter 6 - Mounting Options

    Mounting Options Chapter 6 - Mounting Options Wall Mounting The Wall Mounting kit includes the following: • 2 Wallmount brackets • Bracket screws 1. If rubber feet has been previously attached at the bottom of the system, please remove them first. Rubber feet...
  • Page 101 Mounting Options 2. At the bottom side of the system, use the provided mounting screws to se- cure the wallmount brackets on each side of the system. Mounting screw Wallmount bracket...
  • Page 102 Mounting Options 357.10 R2.00 R2.50 Ø8.50 16.00...

  • Page 103: Chapter 7 - Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication be- tween the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to confi gure the system and save the confi...
  • Page 104 BIOS Setup Legends Keys Function Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu. Up and Down arrows Moves the highlight up or down between submenus or fi elds. <Esc> Exits to the BIOS Setup Utility. + (plus key) Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted fi...

  • Page 105: Ami Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS Setup AMI BIOS Setup Utility Main The Main menu is the fi rst screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...

  • Page 106: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to confi gure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features ac- cording to your preference.
  • Page 107 BIOS Setup ACPI Power Management Confi guration This section is used to confi gure the ACPI Power Management. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Power Management Confi guration Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Confi guration. [Disable] Enable ACPI Auto Confi...
  • Page 108 BIOS Setup Trusted Computing This section confi gures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables Confi guration BIOS support for security Security Device Support [Disabled] device. O.S. will not show Security Device.
  • Page 109 BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced  Smart Fan Function Smart Fan Function  Case Open Beep [Disabled] : +66 C CPU Temperature : +39 C System Temperature : N/A...
  • Page 110 BIOS Setup Boundary 1 to Boundary 4 The range is from 0-127. Speed Count 1 to Speed Count 5 The range is from 1-100. Case Open Beep Set this fi eld to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intru- sion event.
  • Page 111 BIOS Setup CPU Confi guration This section is used to confi gure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Confi guration Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-2710QE CPU @ 2.10GHz for Hyper-Threading...
  • Page 112 BIOS Setup SATA Confi guration This section is used to confi gure SATA functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enable or disable SATA Device. SATA Mode Selection [IDE] SATA Test Mode [Disabled] Serial ATA Port 0 Empty...
  • Page 113 BIOS Setup If AHCI or RAID is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following information: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Determines how SATA SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] controller(s) operate. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] SATA Test Mode [Disabled]...
  • Page 114 BIOS Setup Software Feature Mask Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable SATA  Software Feature Mask Confi guration  device. Empty Serial ATA Port 0 Unknown Software Preserve [Enabled] Port 0 [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled]...
  • Page 115 BIOS Setup Intel TXT (LT) Confi guration This section is used to confi gure the Intel Trusted Execution technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Trusted Execution Technology Confi guration Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX is enabled.
  • Page 116 BIOS Setup Intel Anti-Theft Confi guration This section is used to disable the PC at the hardware level in the event of loss or theft. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable Intel AT in Intel Anti-Theft Technology Confi...
  • Page 117 BIOS Setup Intel AMT Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/ Disable Intel Intel AMT [Enabled] Un-Confi gure ME [Disabled] (R) Active Management Technology BIOS Extension. Note: iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution.
  • Page 118 BIOS Setup USB Confi guration This section is used to confi gure USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables Legacy USB USB Confi guration support. AUTO option disables legacy support if USB Devices: no USB devices are 1 Keyboard, 1 mouse, 2 Hubs connected.
  • Page 119 BIOS Setup Device power-up delay Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. “Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
  • Page 120 BIOS Setup F81217 Second Super IO Confi guration This section is used to confi gure the serial port functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced F81217 Second Super IO Confi guration Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMB) F81217 Second Super IO Chip F81217 Second IO...
  • Page 121 BIOS Setup F71879 Super IO Confi guration This section is used to confi gure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restore AC Power Loss F71879 Super IO Confi guration help.
  • Page 122 BIOS Setup Serial Port 1 Confi guration to Serial Port 2 Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 1 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) [Enabled] Serial Port Device Settings IO=3F8h;...
  • Page 123 BIOS Setup Onboard ATA Controller Confi guration This section is used to enable or disable the onboard ATA controller. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Select an operative mode PATA Primary Master Not Present for ATA controller. [IDE Mode] ...
  • Page 124 BIOS Setup Serial Port Console Redirection This section is used to enable or disable the console redirection. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM0 (Disabled) Console Redirection En- Port is Disabled able or Disable. Console Redirection COM1 (Pci Bus0, Dev0, Func0) (Disabled) Console Redirection Port is Disabled...
  • Page 125 BIOS Setup CPU PPM Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable Intel CPU PPM Confi guration SpeedStep EIST [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] CPU C7 Report [Enabled] Confi...

  • Page 126: Chipset

    BIOS Setup Chipset Confi gures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCH Parameters  PCH-IO Confi guration  System Agent (SA) Confi guration  Select Screen ...
  • Page 127 BIOS Setup PCH-IO Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel PCH RC Version 1.1.0.0 PCI Express Coniguration Intel PCH SKU Name QM77 settings. Intel PCH Rev ID 04/C1  PCI Express Confi guration ...
  • Page 128 BIOS Setup PCI Express Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCI Express Confi guration Enable or disable PCI [Enabled] Express Clock Gating for PCI Express Clock Gating each root port. PCIE Port 1 is assigned to LAN ...
  • Page 129 BIOS Setup xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enables or disables xHCI Pre-Boot Driver support. xHCI Mode Mode of operation of xHCI controller. Options are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, Disabled. EHCI1 and EHCI2 These fi elds are used to enable or disable USB 2.0. PCH Azalia Confi...
  • Page 130 BIOS Setup System Agent (SA) Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset SandyBridge Confi g Graphics Settings. System Agent Bridge Name System Agent RC Version 1.1.0.0 Supported VT-d Capability  Graphics Confi guration  NB PCIe Confi...
  • Page 131 BIOS Setup DVMT Total Gfx Mem This fi eld is used to select the graphics memory size used by DVMT mode. LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Select the Video Device LCD Control which will be activated Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default]...
  • Page 132 BIOS Setup NB PCIe Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset To enable or disable the NB PCIe Confi guration PEG0 Not Present PEG. [Auto] Enable PEG  Select Screen  Select Item Enter: Select +/ -: Change Opt.
  • Page 133 BIOS Setup Memory Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Information Memory RC Version 1.2.2.0 Memory Frequency 1060 Mhz 8192 MB (DDR3) Total Memory 4096 MB (DDR3) DIMM#1 DIMM#2 4096 MB (DDR3) CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin)

  • Page 134: Boot

    BIOS Setup Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Confi guration Number of seconds to Setup Prompt Timeout wait for setup activation Bootup NumLock State [On] key. 65535(0xFFFF) means Quiet Boot [Disabled]...
  • Page 135 BIOS Setup Option ROM Messages Set display mode for option ROM. INT19 TRAP Response When enabled, it allows the optional ROM to trap Int 19. CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...

  • Page 136: Security

    BIOS Setup Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Set Administrator Password Description Password. If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
  • Page 137 BIOS Setup Secure Boot Policy Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Internal FV [Always Execute] Image Execution Policy Option ROM [Deny Execute] on Security Violation. Removable Media [Deny Execute] Image load device path.
  • Page 138 BIOS Setup Key Management Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit System Mode Setup Launches the fi le browser Secure Boot Mode Disabled to set the platform key from fi le. Platform Key (PK) NOT INSTALLED ...
  • Page 139 BIOS Setup Set DB from fi le Launches the fi le browser to set the authorized signature database from fi le. Get DB to File Stores the existing authorized signature database to fi le name DB in selected fi le system’s root. Delete the DB Deletes the authorized signature database.

  • Page 140: Save And Exit

    BIOS Setup Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after Discard Changes and Reset saving the changes. Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override...

  • Page 141: Updating The Bios

    BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS fi le and a fl ash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the fi les. To execute the utility, type: A:>...

  • Page 142: Chapter 8 - Supported Software

    Supported Software Chapter 8 - Supported Software The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.
  • Page 143 Supported Software Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only) Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have up- dated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu. 1.
  • Page 144 Supported Software 3. Click Exit.
  • Page 145 Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows  fi les so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and confi gured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.
  • Page 146 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next. 4. Click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 147 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to in- stall the graphics driver. Click Next. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme”...
  • Page 148 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con- tinue. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish.
  • Page 149 Supported Software Intel Management Engine Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Driver” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
  • Page 150 Supported Software 3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 4. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.
  • Page 151 Supported Software Intel Rapid Storage Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Drivers” on the main menu. Note: Windows Vista is not supported. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
  • Page 152 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now.” then click Finish.
  • Page 153 Supported Software Intel Turbo Boost Monitor To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to in- stall the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement and then click “I accept the terms in the license agree- ment”.
  • Page 154 Supported Software 4. Click Finish.
  • Page 155 Supported Software Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”. 3.
  • Page 156 Supported Software 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.
  • Page 157 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software in- stallation to take effect.
  • Page 158 Supported Software Intel USB 3.0 To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next.
  • Page 159 Supported Software 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.
  • Page 160 Supported Software Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) To install the driver, click “Infi neon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ pack- age prior to installing the driver. Click Install. 2.
  • Page 161 Supported Software 4. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. 5. Enter the necessary infor- mation and then click Next. 6. Select a setup type and then click Next.
  • Page 162 Supported Software 7. Click Install. 8. The setup program is cur- rently installing the driver. 9. Click Finish.
  • Page 163 Supported Software Click Yes to restart the system. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
  • Page 164 Supported Software DFI Utility DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. 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.
  • Page 165 Supported Software 3. Enter “User name” and “Organization” information then click “Next”. 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. 5. After completing installa tion, click “Finish”.
  • Page 166 Supported Software MyGuard Hardware Monitor To install the driver, click “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin instal- lation. 3. Setup is currently installing the utility.
  • Page 167 Supported Software 4. After completing instal- lation, click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 168 Supported Software F6 Floppy This is used to create a fl oppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows ® XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode. 1.
  • Page 169 Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (for Windows XP only) To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agree- ment” then click Next. 2. To start installation, click Next. 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
  • Page 170 Supported Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 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. 2. Click Install to begin instal- lation. 3.
  • Page 171 Supported Software UART Drivers 1. Locate for PCI Serial Port in Computer Manager. 2. Right-click on “PCI Serial Port”. 3. Select “Update Driver Soft- ware”. 4. Double-click Setup. 5. Click “Browse my computer for driver software”. 6. Click “Browse” to select the folder where the driver is located.
  • Page 172 Supported Software 8. Click “Install this driver software anyway”. 9. Setup is now installing the driver. 10. After completing installa- tion, click “Close”.
  • Page 173 Supported Software 11. After completing installing the driver, the serial ports on the system board are distributed among the COM ports in Computer Manager.

  • Page 174: Appendix A - Nlite And Ahci Installation Guide

    NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide nLite nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually required during installation is no longer needed.
  • Page 175 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next. 6. Click Next to temporarily save the Windows installa- tion fi les to the designated default folder.
  • Page 176 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 7. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dia- log box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.
  • Page 177 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 9. Click Insert and then se- lect Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. Select only the drivers appropriate for the Win- dows version that you are using and then click OK. Integrating 64-bit driv- ers into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause...
  • Page 178 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI con- trollers and then click Click Next.
  • Page 179 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation. When the program is fi n- ished applying the chang- es, click Next.
  • Page 180 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide To create an image, se- lect the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section.
  • Page 181 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide You have finished cus- tomizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish. Enter the BIOS utility to confi gure the SATA con- troller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows...
  • Page 182 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide AHCI The installation steps below will guide you in confi guring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and confi gure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6. 3.
  • Page 183 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next. 6. Select “Install from a list or specifi c location (Ad- vanced)” and then click Next. 7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”...
  • Page 184 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 8. Click “Have Disk”. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. Select the appropriate AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.
  • Page 185 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide A warning message ap- peared because the se- lected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. Click Finish. The system’s settings have been changed. Win- dows XP requires that you restart the computer.

  • Page 186: Appendix B - Watchdog Timer

    Watchdog Timer Appendix B - Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer The following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Watchdog Timer function. The system will regularly be “cleared” according to the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will also reset ac- cording to the time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
  • Page 187 Watchdog Timer NEWIODELAY dx, SuperIo_DAT_Port al, dx NEWIODELAY endM mSuperio_LDN_Select Macro mSuperio_Set_Reg 07h, LDN endM mSuperio_Set_Reg Macro RegIndex, SetValue dx, SuperIo_CFG_Port al, RegIndex dx, al NEWIODELAY dx, SuperIo_DAT_Port al, SetValue dx, al NEWIODELAY endM NEWIODELAY Macro 0EBh, al ;Dummy I/O output for delay endM .code start:...
  • Page 188 Watchdog Timer ; PLED mode register, WDTO time unit as second, Keyboard reset when WDTO time out mSuperio_GetSet_Reg 0F5h, 11110111b, 00000100b ; , Disable MS/KB interrupt reset WDTO counting, IRQ2 for WDTO mSuperio_GetSet_Reg 0F7h, 11111111b, 11000010b ; , WDTO Time out Value mSuperio_Set_Reg 0F6h, WDT_Counter mSuperio_Exit_Confi...

  • Page 189: Appendix C - System Error Message

    System Error Message Appendix C - System Error Message When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the mid- dle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom.
  • Page 190 System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) HDD initialization error. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) Unable to recalibrate fi xed disk. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) Sector Verify failed. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low. Keyboard error or no keyboard present Cannot initialize the keyboard.

  • Page 191: Appendix D - Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Appendix D - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To effi ciently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.
  • Page 192 Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 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 fi eld around the display. 3.
  • Page 193 Troubleshooting Serial Port The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is out- putting garbled characters. 1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line. 2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.

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