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Table of Contents RJ45 LAN Ports ................... 21 I/O Connectors ................... 22 Serial ATA Connector .................. 22 Serial ATA Power Connector ................ 22 Copyright Cooling Fan Connector ................22 ......................2 LVDS LCD Panel with Power Connector ............23 Mic-in Connector..................24 Trademarks ......................
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, in- It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even sert 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 BT253 board • One Serial ATA data with power cable •...
• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed Serial ATA • 1 SATA 2.0 port with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s Power • BT253-C4-E45: 18.12W with E3845 at 1.91GHz and 4GB DDR3L ECC memory • Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller Consumption down eMMC* •...
Chapter 1 Features Humidity • 5% to 90% Dimensions • 4" board • Watchdog Timer • 165mm (6.49") x 115mm (4.53") The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so Note: that your system will continue to operate.
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Chapter 1 • Wake-On-LAN This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man- agement Event) signal.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Board Layout COM 3 JP22 (JP20) (JP18) Battery (JP17) (JP22, JP21) COM 4/DIO Select Chassis Digital I/O 4-7 Output State (JP18) Intrusion (JP21) Digital I/O 0-3 Output State (JP20) Digital I/O Power Select (JP17) Intel Atom Buzzer...
Chapter 2 Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wear- ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
Chapter 2 Jumper Settings Auto Power-on Select Clear CMOS Data JP24 1-2 On: Normal (default) 1-2 On: Power-on via power button 2-3 On: (default) Clear CMOS Data JP25 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. JP25 is used to select the method of powering on the system.
Chapter 2 Backlight Enable Power Select Dimming Mode Select 1-2 On: Voltage Mode 1-2 On: +3.3V (default) 2-3 On: +5V 2-3 On: PWM Mode (default) JP4 allows you to select the mode for the lightness control of the LVDS panel. JP3 is used to select the power level of backlight brightness control: +5V or +3.3V.
Chapter 2 Digital I/O Power Select Digital I/O Output State JP20 (DIO 0-3) JP17 JP18 (DIO 4-7) 1-2 On: 1-2 On: GND (default) +5V_standby 2-3 On: 2-3 On: +5V +5V or +5V_standby (default) JP17 is used to select the power of DIO (Digital I/O) signal. Based on the power level of DIO (Digital I/O) selected on JP17, JP20 (DIO pin 0-3) and JP18 (DIO pin 4-7) are used to select the state of DIO output: pull high or pull low.
Chapter 2 LCD/Inverter Power Select COM 4/DIO Select JP22 JP21 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: COM 4 (default) 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 On: 1-2 On: +12V (default) 2-3 On: +5V JP2 is used to select the power level of the LCD/inverter power connector. The system board uses JP21 and JP22 to select between RS232/422/485 COM 4 or isolated 8-bit DIO at the rear panel.
Chapter 2 Front Panel I/O Ports Rear Panel I/O Ports USB 3.0 Power COM 4 COM 2 COM 1 HDMI Button DC-in LAN 2 LAN 1 COM 3 Reset Button USB 2.0 The front panel I/O ports consist of the following: The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: •...
Chapter 2 USB Ports Driver Installation You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to chapter 4 for more information. 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 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
USB type in table 2 below. COM 1 COM 6 COM 1/COM 2/COM 4: COM 5 Table 2. The Type of USB Ports RS232/RS422/RS485 Model Name BT253 USB 3.0 Native USB 0 Native USB 1 Native Native (share with USB 3.0 port)
Chapter 2 16~24V DC-in RJ45 LAN Ports LAN 1 LAN 2 DC-in Features This jack provides maximum of 120W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect a DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter within 16~24V DC output voltage. Using a •...
Chapter 2 I/O Connectors Cooling Fan Connector Serial ATA Connector Serial ATA Power Connector SATA 2.0 3Gb/s SATA 1 SATA Power System Fan The fan connector is used to connect the cooling fan. The cooling fan will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components. Features BIOS Setting •...
Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced/Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Backlight Power Panel Power Note: DFI board's LVDS connector: Hirose DF13-40DP-1.25V(91)/40P/1.25mm; cable side connector: Hirose DF13-40DS-1.25C. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi .com...
Chapter 2 Mic-in Connector Chassis Intrusion Connector Chassis Intrusion Ground Signal Mic-in The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion The mic-in connector is used to connect an external microphone. sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound.
Chapter 2 Expansion Slots Standby Power LED Mini PCIe for USB, PCIe and LPC signals microSD socket (optional) Standby Power LED SIM slot Mini PCIe for mSATA This LED will blink when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power Mini PCIe for on the system board.
Chapter 2 Battery Battery Battery Ground Connect to the battery connector 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. •...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a progr am that tak es care of the basic lev el of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes f or various advanced features found in this system board. Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Set the Date. Use Tab BIOS Information to switch between Date BIOS Vendor American Megatrends elements. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Project Version BT253 0.11 x64 Build Date and Time 11/26/2014 10:05:50 Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Advanced CPU Confi...
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Chapter 3 Trusted Computing NCT6106D Super IO Configuration This section configures set tings relevant to Trusted Computing inno vations. This section is used to configure the par ameters of the system super IO chip . Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 6 Configuration Sets the par ameters of serial port 1 (COM A) and serial port 6 (COM F). Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Serial Port 1 Confi...
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Chapter 3 Serial Port Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable the serial COM port. Serial Port 5 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Change Settings Serial Port [Enabled] IO=2F0h; IRQ=10; Device Settings Select the IO/IRQ set tings for the super I/O device.
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Chapter 3 HW Monitor CPU Configuration This section is used to monitor the hardw are status. This section is used to configure the CPU . It will also displa y the detected CPU inf ormation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 SATA Configuration Network Stack Configuration This section is used to enable or disable S ATA devices. This section is used to enable or disable network stack set tings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 CSM Configuration Ipv4 PXE Support When enabled, Ipv4 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not This section configures the CSM set tings. be created. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Ipv6 PXE Support Advanced When enabled, Ipv6 PXE boot supports.
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USB type in table 2 below. Save & Reset ESC: Exit Table 2. The Type of USB Ports Version 2.16.1242 Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Model Name BT253 Legacy USB Support USB 3.0 Native Enabled USB 0 Native Enable legacy USB .
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Chapter 3 Security Configuration Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection - 00:01:29:51... This section only displa ys the set ting relevant to the Intel(R) Anti- Theft Technology. This section is used to configure the par ameters of Gigabit Ethernet device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 NIC Configuration Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection - 00:01:29:51... This field is used to configure the network device. This section is used to configure the par ameters of Gigabit Ethernet device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 Chipset NIC Configuration This field is used to configure the network device. This section configures relev ant chipset f unctions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Main Advanced...
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Chapter 3 North Bridge Intel IGD Configuration This section configures the North bridge par ameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. IGD LCD Control Settings Integrated Graphics [Enabled] Chipset...
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Chapter 3 Bus Type Memory Configuration Select the bus t ype for the flat panel: single L VDS or dual L VDS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Data Type Memory Information Select the data t ype for the flat panel: 18-bits, 24-bits (VES A) or 24-bits (JEIDA). Total Memory 4096 MB (LPDDR3) Memory Slot1...
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Chapter 3 South Bridge USB Configuration This field is used to configure the par ameters of the South Bridge. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset USB Confi...
Chapter 3 Security PCI Express Configuration This section configues set tings relevant to PCI Express devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save &...
Chapter 3 Boot Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after Number of seconds to...
Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS Notice: BIOS SPI ROM To update the BIOS , you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utilit y, AFUDOS. 1. The Intel Management Engine has already been integr ated into this system board. Due to ®...
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - Supported Software Auto Run Page (For Windows 7) The CD that came with the system board contains driv ers, utilities and softw are applications required to enhance the perf ormance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM driv e. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utilit y CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD , “Autorun”...
Chapter 4 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. The Intel Chipset Device Softw are is used f or updating Windows INF files so that the Intel ® chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.
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Chapter 4 Intel HD Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for system requirements and installation tips then click To install the driv er, click “Intel HD Gr aphics Drivers” on the main menu. Next. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
Chapter 4 Intel LAN Drivers 4. Click Install to begin the installation. To install the driv er, click “Intel L AN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.
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Chapter 4 Kernel Mode Driver Framework (For Windows 7 only) Intel Trusted Execution Engine Driver To install the driv er, click “Kernel Mode Driv er Framework” on the main menu. To install the driv er, click “Intel Trusted Execution Engine Driv er” on the main menu. 1.
Chapter 4 Realtek Audio Drivers 3. The step displa ys the installing status in the progress. To install the driv er, click “R ealtek Audio Driv ers” on the main menu 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next. 2.
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Chapter 4 HW Utility 3. Click Install to begin the installation. HW Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, W atchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To access the utilit y, click “HW Utilit y” on the main menu. Note: If you are using Windows 7 , you need to access the oper ating system as an administrator to be able to install the utilit y.
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Chapter 4 The HW Utilit y icon will appear on the desktop . Double-click the icon to open the utilit y. Information HW Health Set HW Health WatchDog Chapter 4 Supported Softw are www.df .com...
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Chapter 4 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (option) To install the driv er, click “Infineon TPM driv er and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. The setup progr am is preparing to install the driv er. 2. The setup progr am is now ready to install the utilit y.
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Chapter 4 4. Enter the necessary inf ormation 7. TPM requires installing the Micro- and then click Next. soft Visual C++ package prior to installing the utilit y. Click Install. 5. Select a setup t ype and then click 8. The setup progr am is currently Next.
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Chapter 4 Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (For Windows 7 Only) 10. Click “Yes“ to restart y our system. To install the driv er, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driv er” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driv er. Click Next.
Chapter 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat R eader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination F older to select another f older.
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Digital I/O Programming Guide The Configuration Register (register 3) configures the direction of the I/O pins. If a bit in this register is set to 1, the corresponding port pin is enabled as an input with a high-impedence Register Description output driver.
Chapter 5 Function Description GPIO Output Process I2CWriteByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, Data): 0x42 #def ne SLAVE_ADDR Write a Byte data to a specified I2C Device. 0x00 #def ne INPUT_PORT 0x01 #def ne OUTPUT_PORT I2CReadByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, *Data): #def ne INVERSION_PORT 0x02 Read a Byte data from a specified I2C Device. #def ne COMFIG_PORT 0x03 GpioOut(int PinNum, int Level)
Appendix A Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code ;Software programming example: ;--------------------------------------------- ;(1) Enter Super IO Con f guration mode ;--------------------------------------------- DX,4EH AL,87H DX,AL DX,AL ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ;(2) Con f guration Logical Device 8, register CRF0/CRF1 (WD T Control/WD T timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOV DX,4EH AL,07H...
Appendix B Appendix B - 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 displa yed in a bo x in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 T O CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL T O ENTER SETUP, will be shown in Hard Disk(s) fail (10) the information box at the bot tom.
Appendix C Appendix C - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its v ertical sync. Adjust the monitor ’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or f an, that ma y be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help y ou with problems that y ou may encounter field around the displa y.
Appendix C 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 of f the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.