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INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description The MB837-D25 is a small footprint single board computer that is configured with the Intel Atom processor D2550 and Intel® NM10 Chipset. This 5.25-inch SBC provides greater flexibility for developers of embedded computing solutions. It is ideally suited for rugged and compact designs as in Internet devices and applications in automation, industrial control, data acquisition, thin client and other embedded PC applications.
INSTALLATIONS Checklist Your MB837-D25 package should include the items listed below. The MB837-D25 or MB837-D25-R embedded board Driver DVD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility Cables are optional. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on theMB837-D25 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the Memory ................6 Setting the Jumpers ................7 Setting the Connectors ................. 10 MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory The MB837-D25 board supports one DDR3 memory socket that can support up to 4GB memory, DDR3 1066/1333 (w/o ECC function). Installing and Removing Memory Modules To install the DDR3 module, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: 1.
INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MB837-D25 to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following lists the connectors on MB837-D25 and their respective functions.
INSTALLATIONS Jumper & Connector Location on MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R JP1: Clear CMOS Contents Use JP1 to clear the CMOS contents. Note that the power connector or jack should be disconnected from the board before clearing CMOS. Setting Function Pin 1-2...
Open Super IO GP54 Low: Bypass or setting in High: Normal BIOS. 2-3 Closed ** Note that the Bypass setting in BIOS is only working when JP4 & JP5 are set as this configuration. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
CN5: USB Connector CN6: COM1 RJ45 Connector Pin # Signal Name (RS-232) RTS, Request to send DTR, Data terminal ready TXD, Transmit data Ground Ground RXD, Receive data DSR, Data set ready CTS, Clear to send MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
J9 is a DC-in internal connector supporting +12V. Pin # Signal Name +12V Ground Note: Do not connect J9 and J11 at the same time. J10: USB Header Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Ground USB1- USB2+ USB1+ USB2- Ground MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
Read IO 0x504 and set bit 7 to “1” (GPIO act as GPI ) Read IO 0x50C and check the bit 7 (Control Pin) Note: SW3 is controlled by GPIO only. SW2: Power Switch JP3: Mini-PCI Connector MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
<PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, <F1> for help and <Esc> to quit. When you enter the Setup utility, the Main Menu screen will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and exit choices. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Changing the defaults could cause the system to become unstable and crash in some cases. System Date Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements. System Time Set the Time. Use Tab to switch between Data elements. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Network Devices. LAN Configuration State Enable (Bypass) or Disable (Normal) LAN Bypass. This function is only working on GPIO control mode. Refer to page 9 to set JP5 pin 2-3 closed. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. VGA Palette Snoop Enables or Disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. PERR# Generation Enables or Disables PCI Device to Generate PERR#. SERR# Generation Enables or Disables PCI Device to Generate SERR#. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Lock Legacy Resources Enables or Disables Lock of Legacy Resources. S3 Video Report Enable or Disable S3 Video Repost. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Enabled or Disabled System wake on alarm event. When enabled ,System will wake on the hr : min : sec specified. Wake on Ring The options are Disabled and Enabled. Wake on PCIE PME The options are Disabled and Enabled. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Re33dHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.) Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled for Windows XP. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values Configure SATA as F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit SATA Controller(s) Enable / Disable Serial ATA Controller. Configure SATA as (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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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 100ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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CPU Shutdown Temperature Disabled F2: Previous Values SmartFan Control Disabled F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit CPU Smart Fan Control Disabled (default) 70 ℃ 75 ℃ 80 ℃ 85 ℃ 90 ℃ 95 ℃ MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Main Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PPM Configuration → ← Select Screen EIST Enabled ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
Enter: Select Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Host Bridge This item shows the Host Bridge Parameters. South Bridge This item shows the South Bridge Parameters. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit MRC Fast Boot The options are Disabled and Enabled. Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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PCI-Exp. High Priority Port The options are Disabled, Port1, Port2, Port3, and Port4. High Precision Event Timer Configuration Enable/or Disable the High Precision Event Timer. SLP_S4 Assertion Stretch Enable Select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Port 0 IOxAPIC Disabled ↑↓ Select Item Automatic ASPM Manual Enter: Select Change Field ASPM L0s Root Port Only F1: General Help ASPM L1 Enabled F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Port 0 IOxAPIC Disabled ↑↓ Select Item Automatic ASPM Manual Enter: Select Change Field ASPM L0s Root Port Only F1: General Help ASPM L1 Enabled F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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ALWAYS – do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages Set display mode. Options: Force BIOS and Keep Current. Interrupt 19 Capture Enable: Allows Option ROMs to trap Int 19. CSM Support Enables/Disables/Auto CSM Support. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
The password length must be F2: Previous Values in the following range: F3: Optimized Default Minimum length F4: Save ESC: Exit Maximum length Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password Set Setup Administrator Password. User Password Set User Password. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
Save Changes Save Changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Discard Changes done so far to any of the setup options. Restore Defaults Restore/Load Defaults values for all the setup options. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Save as User Defaults Save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. Boot Override Pressing ENTER causes the system to enter the OS. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ........... 38 VGA Drivers Installation ..............39 LAN Drivers Installation ..............41 IMPORTANT NOTE: After installing your Windows operating system, you must install first the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding with the drivers installation. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process. 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation. 6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
DRIVERS INSTALLATION VGA Drivers Installation 1. Insert the disc that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Cedarview Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) Cedarview Graphics Driver. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation of the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver. 6. On Setup Progress screen, click Next to continue. 7. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
2. On the next screen, click Install Drivers and Software. 3. In the Welcome screen, click Next. On the next screen, click Yes to to agree with the license agreement. 4. Agree with the license agreement and click Next. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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5. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it and click Next to continue. 6. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation. 7. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish. MB837-D25 / MB837-D25-R User’s Manual...
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