Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY ......................... 4 PREFACE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING!..................6 Static Electricity Warning! ........................6 FCC Notice ............................6 CE Notice ............................. 6 Conventions Used in this Manual ......................6 CHAPTER 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............7 Embedded Processors (1155 LGA package) ..................7 Non-Embedded Processors .........................
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System Memory Map.......................... 56 Interrupt Map ............................57 Graphics Features ..........................58 APPENDIX B FLASH BIOS PROGRAMMING ..............59 How to Reflash the BIOS ........................59 APPENDIX C EFI BIOS AND POST CODES ...............60 Checkpoint Ranges ..........................60 Standard Checkpoints ........................61 APPENDIX D TERMINOLOGY ....................69...
Revision History Revision Revision History Date Updated Audio module Connector 08/16/17 First Release 06/16/16 Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor.
With proper installation and maintenance, your board will provide years of high performance and trouble free operation. This manual provides a detailed explanation into the installation and use of the H61SB industrial embedded motherboard. It is written for the novice PC user installer.
Safety Precautions Warning! Static Electricity Warning! The H61SB motherboard has been designed as rugged as possible but can still be damaged if jarred sharply or struck. Handle the motherboard with care. It contains delicate electronic circuits that can be damaged or weakened by static electricity. Before removing the board from its protective packaging, it is strongly recommended that you use a grounding wrist strap.
Technical Specifications The H61SB is a long-life industrial motherboard with multi-core processor technology and PCI Express 2.0 and 3.0 support. Powered by the Intel® H61 chipset (Ibex Point), the H61SB motherboard was designed specifically for embedded applications such as Medical, Security, Imaging, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing and any application that could benefit from a PICMG 1.0 back-plane solution.
Peripheral Chips Fintek F71869ED SIO chip) Two full handshake COM ports, COM2 configurable to RS-232C, RS-422 or RS-485 One Parallel Port header PS/2 keyboard and mouse header Hardware voltage monitor /CPU temp. monitor Watchdog timer PWM fan control outputs / tachometer inputs CPU thermal diode monitoring System Memory Two DIMM sockets, supporting up to 16GB of unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 memory.
DRAM and jumper settings. Handling Precautions The H61SB has been designed to be as rugged as possible but it can be damaged if dropped, jarred sharply or struck. Damage may also occur by using excessive force in performing certain installation procedures such as forcing the system board into the chassis or placing too much torque on a mounting screw.
Jumpers or headers are small pins attached to the system board. Covering two pins with a shunt closes the connection between them. The H61SB examines these jumpers to determine specific configuration information. There are two different categories of jumpers on the H61SB.
Jumpers Use the diagram below and the tables on the following pages to locate and set the on-board configuration jumpers. JAT1: AT/ATX Power Selection PINs ASSIGNMENT Open ATX Mode (default) Closed AT Mode JBAT1: Protected CMOS 1-2: CMOS Normal 2-3: CMOS Reset...
Headers Use the diagram below and the tables on the following pages to locate the headers. CN3: Audio Module header ASSIGNMENT +12V +3.3V AC_SYNC AC_SDOUT AC_BCLK AC_RST# AC_SDIN0...
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COM1: Serial Port header ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT DCD# DSR# RTS# CTS# DTR# COM2: Serial Port header ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT DCD# DSR# RTS# CTS# DTR# 422TX+/485+ 422TX-/485- 422RX+ 422RX-...
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DIO1: GPIO header ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT OUT-0 OUT-1 OUT-2 OUT-3 OUT-4 OUT-5 OUT-6 OUT-7 EATX1: ATX Feature header If ATX soft-power is required, a cable has to be connected between EATX1 and the backplane, providing 5V Standby to the Q35SB, while allowing the board to send the PS-ON signal to the power supply.
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JFAN1: Processor Fan header (PWM) ASSIGNMENT Tachometer JFAN2: System Fan header (PWM) ASSIGNMENT Tachometer...
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JFRT1: Front Panel header ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT Power LED+ Power Switch+ Power LED- Power Switch- Power LED- RESET+ HDD LED+ RESET- HDD LED- Speaker+ SMBCLK Speaker- SMBDATA Speaker- Speaker-...
Firmly press the modules into the socket until it snaps into place. Adding memory modules to the H61SB is only allowed for specific configurations. Contact your Sales representative to confirm your configuration. Unreliable and incorrect operation...
Installing CPU To properly install the processor, make sure to carefully follow these instructions: Push the lever down, unclip and lift it. Open the load plate Remove the plastic cover. Carefully align processor with notches on the socket Close the load plate, close and latch the lever...
Installing HEAT SINK/FAN The processors supported by the H61SB require the use of a heat sink/fan. Make sure to install it properly, to avoid overheating. Recommended heat sink/fans require a screwdriver to attach it to a metal bracket installed underneath (solder side) of the board.
Although you can select the device boot order in the BIOS setup, there are situations were booting from an alternate device may be required, like booting from an USB drive or DVD. The H61SB BIOS allows for boot sequence changes by using the F11 key. After powering up the board, please press F11, and a pop-up window with all available boot devices will appear.
BIOS Setup Main Menu The CMOS main BIOS setup menu is the first screen that you can navigate. Each main BIOS setup menu option is described later. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured.
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For example: Date and Time. The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields. Note: The <F8> key on your keyboard is the Fail-Safe key. It is not displayed on the key legend by default. To set the Fail-Safe settings of the BIOS, press the <F8> key on your keyboard. It is located on the upper row of a standard 101 keyboard.
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HOT KEY DESCRIPTION The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen. Press the <F1> key to open the General Help screen. The <F2> key reloads the previous value entered. The <F9> key loads Optimal Defaults The <F10> Saves the selected settings The <Esc>...
Main Setup When you first enter the CMOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. This screen shows some basic system information, like the BIOS Version and Identification, the processor parameters and also the date and time settings.
Advanced BIOS Setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ► ACPI Settings ► S5 RTC Wake Settings ► Trusted Computing ► CPU Configuration ► SATA Configuration ► Thermal Configuration ► Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology ► USB Configuration ►...
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► ACPI Settings Screen Enable Hibernation Enabled or Disabled S1 only ACPI Sleep State ► S5 RTC Wake Settings Wake System with Fixed Time Enabled or Disabled Wake System with Dynamic Time Enabled or Disabled ► Trusted Computing Enabled or Disabled Security Device Support Current Status Information NO Security Device Found...
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► SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enabled or Disabled IDE or AHCI Mode SATA Mode Selection Enabled or Disabled Aggressive LPM Support Default, Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3 SATA Controller Speed Serial ATA Port0 through 3 Enabled or Disabled ► Thermal Configuration USB Configuration Automatic Thermal Reporting Enabled or Disabled...
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► Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Set time, default 10 minutes Entry After Enabled or Disabled Active Page Threshold Support Enabled or Disabled IFFS Display Save/Restore ►...
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► F71869E Super IO Configuration ► Serial Port 1 Configuration Disabled or Enabled Serial Port Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Auto or Allows to change settings Change Settings ► Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Disabled or Enabled Transmission Mode Select RS422, RS232 or RS485 Device Settings IO=2F8h;...
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► PCH Azalea Configuration Azalia Disabled, Enabled or Auto Azalia Docking Support Disabled or Enabled Azalia PME Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled Azalia Internal HDMI Codec PCIE Wake UP Disabled or Enabled ► System Agent (SA) Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset...
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► Graphics Configuration IGFX VBIOS Version IGFX Frequency Select values from 14 to 31, Default 31 Graphics Turbo IMON Current Auto, IGFX, PEG, PCI or SG Primary Display Auto, Disabled or Enabled Internal Graphics ► NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 PEG0 – Gen X Auto, Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3 PEG1 - ASPM Disabled, Auto, ASPM L0s, ASPM L1 or ASPM L0sL1...
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► Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCH Parameters Memory Information Memory RC Version 1.2.3.0 Memory Frequency 1333 MHz Total Memory 8192 MB (DDR3) : Select Screen DIMM#1 8192 MB (DDR3) : Select Item DIMM#2 Not Present Enter: Select...
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Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Select number of seconds for Setup from 1 to 65535 Bootup NumLock State NUM-LOCK on boot: On or Off Enable or Disable Quiet Boot Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Select first boot device Boot Option #2 Select second boot device CD/DVD Drive BBS If you have more than one CD/DVD, select the primary...
Security Setup CMOS Password Support Two Levels of Password Protection CMOS set-up provides both an Administrator and a User password. If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power-on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.
Save & Exit Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults Boot Override P0: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-880SA P1: ST980817SM : Sel ect Sc ree n ...
512K CONVENTIONAL MEMORY The H61SB can address up to 16GB of RAM. Typically the address space that is allocated for PCI add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS, and chipset overhead resides above the top of RAM. On a system that has 16GB of memory installed, it is not possible to use all of the installed memory due to system address space being allocated for other system critical functions.
Interrupt Map PRIORITY STANDARD FUNCTION System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when enabled Available Available PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Prim. SATA Channel Sec.
Graphics Features Intel® HD Graphics Subsystem The graphics engine built into the 2 and 3 generation processors is able to achieve high performance at lower power consumption. It supports the next generation Intel clear video Technology HD, which is a collection of video playback and enhancement features that improve the end user’s viewing experience.
Appendix B Flash BIOS Programming The H61SB uses a standard SPI FLASH BIOS. When updating your BIOS, make sure you have the correct batch file that contain all the necessary files for the upgrade. You will also need a bootable device, like a floppy, USB or hard-drive, loaded with DOS.
Appendix C EFI BIOS and POST Codes The status code, or POST code, is used to indicate progress during the boot phase. A subset of these status codes, also known as checkpoints, indicates common phases of the boot process. Checkpoints are very useful to determine the cause of a failure or problem during the pre-boot process.
Standard Checkpoints SEC Phase Status Code Description 0x00 Not Used Progress Codes 0x01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard) 0x02 AP initialization before microcode loading 0x03 Northbridge initialization before microcode loading 0x04 Southbridge initialization before microcode loading 0x05 OEM initialization before microcode loading 0x06 Microcode loading 0x07...
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PEI Error Codes 0x50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 0x51 Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed 0x52 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules don’t match 0x53 Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected 0x54 Unspecified memory initialization error 0x55...
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Recovery Error Codes 0xF8 Recovery PPI is not available 0xF9 Recovery capsule is not found 0xFA Invalid recovery capsule 0xFB – 0xFF Reserved for future AMI error codes PEI Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Memory not installed Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI called twice Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found...
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Status Code Description 0xA3 IDE enable 0xA4 SCSI initialization is started 0xA5 SCSI reset 0xA6 SCSI detect 0xA7 SCSI enable 0xA8 Setup verifying Password 0xA9 Start of setup 0xAA Reserved for ASL 0xAB Setup input wait 0xAC Reserved for ASL 0xAD Ready to boot event 0xAE...
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DXE Error Codes 0xD9 Error loading Boot option 0xDA Boot option is failed 0xDB Flash update is failed 0xDC Reset protocol is not available DXE Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Invalid password Some of the Architectural protocols are not available No console output devices are found No console input devices are found Flash update is failed...
Appendix D Terminology TERM DESCRIPTION AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface BIOS Basic Input/Output System Column Access Strobe Central Processing Unit, also known as Processor Double Data Rate. Transfer mode between memory and computer DisplayPort Digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
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