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COM Express Compact Module
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  • Page 1 BT968 COM Express Compact Module User’s Manual A30650952 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COM Express Connectors ................14 COM Express Connectors Signal Discription ..........17 Standby Power LED ................... 25 Cooling Option .................... 25 Installing BT968 onto a Carrier Board ..........26 Installing the COM Express Debug Card ..........29 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi .com...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    To reduce the risk of electric shock: • Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic- ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord. Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 5: About The Package

    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 BT968 board • One Heat spreader Optional Items • COM331-B carrier board kit •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    - single channel memory interface Timer • Supports DDR3L 1333MHz (-E45/-E27/-J00/-N30) Power • BT968-TS0-E45: 15.88W with E3845 at 1.91GHz and 2x 4GB DDR3L SODIMM Supports DDR3L 1066MHz (-E26/-E15) • DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3L DRAM Consumption technologies are supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC OS Support •...

  • Page 7: Features

    Chapter 1 Features • Watchdog Timer 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 that your system will continue to operate.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 - Concept

    Chapter 2 - Concept COM Express Module Standards The figure below indicates the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules. BT968 is a COM Express Compact. The dimension is 95mm x 95mm. Common for all Form Factors Extended only...

  • Page 9: Specification Comparison Table

    Chapter 2 Specification Comparison Table The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the BT968 module. COM Express Module Base DFI BT968 COM Express Module Base DFI BT968 Specification Type 6 Type 6...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout LVDS Ports (Dual Channel) DDR3L_1 SODIMM eDP to LVDS (PTN3460) CPU Fan Default eDP (DDI) Port Port 1 1:2 DP S/W PI3VDP612A DDI Port1 LPC Bus LPC Bus (to BTB DDI Port 2) (t BTB D eMMC (co-lay with PTN3460)

  • Page 11: Mechanical Diagram

    Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram BT968 Module BT968 Module with Heat Sink 95.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 Top View 80.00 91.00 95.00 Heatspreader Module PCB 0.00 Standoff 16.50 Bottom View Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board 74.20 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi...

  • Page 12: System Memory

    Chapter 3 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- DDR3L_2 ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.

  • Page 13: Installing The Dimm Module

    Chapter 3 Installing the DIMM Module 5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket.

  • Page 14: Connectors

    Chapter 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors The COM Express connectors are used to interface the BT968 COM Express board to a carrier CPU Fan Connector board. Connect the COM Express connectors (located on the solder side of the board) to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Row A Row B Row A Row B Row A Row B Row A Row B GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) RSVD VCC_5V_SBY GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) PCIE_TX4-(NA) PCIE_RX4- (NA) AC/HDA _BITCLK B32 SPKR RSVD VCC_5V_SBY GBE0_MDI3- GBE0_ACT# GPO2...
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 Row C Row D Row C Row D Row C Row D Row C Row D GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) PEG_RX1- (NA) PEG_TX1- (NA) PEG_RX10- (NA) PEG_TX10- (NA) DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ DDI1_PAIR2+ TYPE1# (NC) TYPE2# (GND) DDI2_CTRLDATA_AUX- D33 DDI1_PAIR2- PEG_RX2+ (NA)

  • Page 17: Com Express Connectors Signal Discription

    Output from the Module I/O Bi-directional input / output signal OD Open drain output AC97/HDA Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance BT968 Carrier Board Description AC/HAD_RST# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect to CODEC pin 11 RESET# Reset output to CODEC, active low.
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 PCI Express Lanes Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance BT968 Carrier Board Description PCIE_RX4+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module NA (No support) NA (No support) PCIE_RX4- PCIE_TX5+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module...
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance BT968 Carrier Board Description PEG_TX13+ NA ==> (ALL PEG) O PCIE AC coupled on Module NA (No support) NA (No support) PEG_TX13- NA ==> (ALL PEG) PEG_RX13+...
  • Page 20 Chapter 3 DDI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance BT968 Carrier Board Description PD 100K to GND I/O PCIE AC coupled on Module Connect to DP AUX+ DP AUX+ function if DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is no connect (S/W IC between Rpu/PCH) DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ PU 2.2K to 3.3V, PD 100K to GND...
  • Page 21 USB Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance BT968 Carrier Board Description USB over-current sense, USB channels 0 and 1. A pull-up for this line shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 SPI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance BT968 Carrier Board Description Connect a series resistor 33 to Carrier Board SPI Device CS# pin SPI_CS# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Chip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1...
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance BT968 Carrier Board Description A falling edge creates a power button event. Power button events can PWRBTN# I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V PU 10K to 3.3VSB be used to bring a system out of S5 soft off and other suspend states, as well as powering the system down.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance BT968 Carrier Board Description A104~A109 B104~B109 VCC_12V Power Primary power input: +12V nominal. All available VCC_12V pins on the connector(s) shall be used. C104~C109 D104~D109 Standby power input: +5.0V nominal.

  • Page 25: Standby Power Led

    Bottom View of the Heat Sink • “1” denotes the location of the thermal pad designed to contact the corresponding components that are on BT968. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pad prior to mounting the heat sink onto BT968.

  • Page 26: Installing Bt968 Onto A Carrier Board

    The carrier board (COM331-B) used in this section is for reference purpose only and may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install BT968 onto the carrier board of your choice. • To download COM331-B datasheet and manual 1.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 6. Grasping BT968 by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its mounting 7. Press BT968 down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also align the COM Express the carrier board.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 8. Verify that the module is firmly seated onto the COM Express connectors of the carrier 9. Use the provided mounting screws to secure BT968 with heat sink to the carrier board board. and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on BT968. The photo below shows the locations of the long mounting screws.

  • Page 29: Installing The Com Express Debug Card

    Chapter 3 Installing the COM Express Debug Card 2. Connect the COMe-DEBUG card to COMe-LINK1 via a cable. COMe-DEBUG Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. Code Review 80 Port Display Control...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 3. Fasten bolts with mounting screws through mounting holes to be fixed in place. 5. Grasp BT968 by its edges to press it down on the top of the COMe-LINK1 debug card. Mounting screws BT968 COMe-LINK1 Bolts 4. Use the provided bolts to fix the COMe-LINK1 debug card onto the carrier board.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 7. Use the long mounting screws to secure the heat sink on the top of the BT968 and the COMe-LINK1 debug card and connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on BT968. The photo below shows the locations of long mounting screws.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 - Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview KEYs Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU Right and Left Arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a and peripherals.

  • Page 33: Ami Bios Setup Utility

    Set the Date. Use Tab BIOS Information to switch between Date American Megatrends BIOS Vendor elements. BT968 0.11 x64 Project Version Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 05/27/2014 13:44:47 Build Date and Time Main 2014.04.10 v1.5...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 PC Health Status WatchDog Configuration This section only displays the hardware health monitor. This field is used to enable or disable the Watchdog timer function. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Enable/Disable IT8518...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 CPU Configuration SATA Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detection of CPU information. This section is used to configure the settings of SATA device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 Network Stack Ipv4 PXE Support This section is used to enable or disable UEFI network stack. When enabled, Ipv4 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Ipv6 PXE Support Advanced Network Stack...
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 CSM Configuration Trusted Computing This section configures the CSM settings. This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Compatibility Support Module Confi...
  • Page 38 USB type in table 2 below. Version 2.16.1242 Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Table 2. The Type of USB Ports Legacy USB Support Enabled Model Name BT968 Enable legacy USB. USB 3.0 Native Auto Disable support for legacy when no USB devices are connected.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 Security Configuration Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection - 00:01:29:26... This section configures the setting relevant to the Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology. This section is used to configure the parameters of Gigabit Ethernet device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 40: Chipset

    Chapter 4 Chipset NIC Configuration This field is used to configure the network device. The section configures the relevant functions of chipset. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Main Advanced...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 North Bridge Intel IGD Configuration This section configures the North bridge parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Enable: Enable Integrated Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. GOP Information Graphics Device (IGD) Chipset Intel(R) GOP Driver...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 LCD Control LCD Panel Type Select the LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. setup item. Please refer to the screen shown below. Chipset LCD Control Select the Video Device which will be activated...
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 South Bridge Memory Configuration This field is used to configure the parameters of the South Bridge. This section pnly displays the parameters of memory configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Azalia HD Audio Options...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Azalia HD Audio PCI Express Configuration This section configues Azalia HD Audio options. This section configues settings relevant to PCI Express devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Control Detection of the...

  • Page 45: Security

    Chapter 4 Security Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Number of seconds to Password Description Set Administrator...

  • Page 46: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4 Save & Exit Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset...

  • Page 47: Notice: Bios Spi Rom

    Chapter 4 Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 1. The Intel Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to ® the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board and used on another system board of the same model. 2.

  • Page 48: Chapter 5 - Supported Software

    Install drivers, utilities and software applications that are required to facilitate and enhance the performance of the system board. You may acquire the software from your sales representa- tives, from an optional DVD included in the shipment, or from the website download page at https://www.dfi.com/DownloadCenter. For Windows 8.x Note: This step can be ignored if the applications are standalone files.
  • Page 49 Chapter 5 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. The Intel Chipset Device Software is used for updating Windows ® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility”...
  • Page 50 Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for system requirements and installation tips then click To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. Next. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5 Intel LAN Drivers 4. Click Install to begin the installation. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish. 2.
  • Page 52 Chapter 5 Kernel Mode Driver Framework (For Windows 7 only) Intel Trusted Execution Engine Driver To install the driver, click “Kernel Mode Driver Framework” on the main menu. To install the driver, click “Intel Trusted Execution Engine Driver” on the main menu. 1.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5 3. The step displays the Realtek Audio Drivers installing status in the progress. To install the driver, click “Realtek Audio Drivers” on the main menu 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next. 2. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen;...
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Intel Sideband Fabric Device (MBI) Driver 3. The step performs setup operations. Click “Next“ to (For Windows 8 only) continue. To install the driver, click “Intel Sideband Fabric Device (MBI) Driver” on the main menu. 1. The setup program will be installed.
  • Page 55 3. Enter “User Name” and “Organi- zation” information and then click Next DFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, 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 56 Chapter 5 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. Information WatchDog HW Health Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (option) To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. The setup program is preparing to install the driver. Backlight 2. The setup program is now ready to install the utility.
  • Page 58 Chapter 5 4. Enter the necessary information 7. TPM requires installing the Micro- and then click Next. soft Visual C++ package prior to installing the utility. Click Install. 5. Select a setup type and then click 8. The setup program is currently Next.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 10. Click “Yes“ to restart your system. Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (For Windows 7 Only) To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2.
  • Page 60 Chapter 5 3. Go through the readme docu- Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 ment for more installation tips then click Next. 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.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6 - Gpio Programming Guide

    Chapter 6 Chapter 6 - GPIO Programming Guide Function Description Get_EC_Data (unsigned char ucData): Read a Byte data from EC. Write_EC_Data (unsigned char ucData, unsigned char Data): Write a Byte data to EC. Sample Code GPIO Input Process EC_DIO_Read_Input() BYTE Data; //Pin0-3 Input Mode Data = Get_EC_Data(0xBA);...

  • Page 62: Appendix A - Nlite And Ahci Installation Guide

    Appendix A Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. nLite 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by Next.
  • Page 63 Appendix A 7. Click Next. 9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dialog 10. Select only the drivers ap- box, click Drivers and propriate for the Windows Bootable ISO.
  • Page 64 Appendix A 11. If you are uncertain of the 13. The program is currently southbridge chip used on integrating the drivers and your motherboard, select all applying changes to the RAID/AHCI controllers and installation. then click OK 14. When the program is fin- ished applying the changes, click Next.
  • Page 65 Appendix A 15. To create an image, select the 17. You have finished customizing Create Image mode under the the Windows XP installation disc. General section and then click Click Finish. Next. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA controller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows XP.

  • Page 66: Ahci

    Appendix A AHCI 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next. The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2.
  • Page 67 Appendix A 8. Click “Have Disk”. 11. A warning message appeared because the selected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. 12. Click Finish. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. 13.

  • Page 68: Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code

    Appendix B Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code #include <stdio.h> int GetWDTime(void) //-------------------------------------------------------------- #defi ne EC_EnablePort 0x66 int sum,data_h,data_l; #defi ne EC_DataPort 0x62 //Select EC Read Type //-------------------------------------------------------------- outportb(EC_EnablePort,0x80); void WriteEC(char,int); delay(5); void SetWDTime(int,int); //Get Remaining Count High Byte int GetWDTime(void); outportb(EC_DataPort,0xF4);...

  • Page 69: Appendix C - System Error Message

    Appendix C 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 middle 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 70: Appendix D - Troubleshooting

    Appendix D Appendix D - Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. Troubleshooting Checklist 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display.
  • Page 71 Appendix D Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.

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