Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be repro- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital duced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Table of Contents Power and GND Signal Descriptions ................28 Copyright ............................2 Module type Signal Descriptions ..................28 Trademarks ............................ 2 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup .......................29 FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ................... 2 Overview ..........................29 Main ............................30 Notice: ............................2 Advanced ..........................30 About this Manual .........................
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions This manual can be downloaded from the website, or acquired as an electronic file included in It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even the optional CD/DVD. The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be before installing them in your system unit.
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 SH960MD-CM236/QM170/HM170 board • CPU Cooler Optional Items • COM332-B carrier board kit •...
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 - Introduction X Specifications SYSTEM Processor 6th Generation Intel Core Processors, BGA 1440 4 x USB 3.0 ® - Xeon ® E3-1515M v5 Processor, Quad Core, 8M Cache, 2.8GHz (3.7GHz), 8 x USB 2.0 45W (Support ECC) SATA 4 x SATA 3.0 (up to 6Gb/s) - Core™...
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION X Features Watchdog Timer ACPI STR The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that specification.
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IPC designs would typically require an entire makeover. The SH960MD is a Type 6 COM Express (R2.1) module compatible with DFI's proprietary carrier COM Express module can be replaced when there is only need to upgrade for higher computing board —...
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation X Board Layout Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, Top View 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 pro- tection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X System Memory X Assembly A CPU cooler is included in the standard package. The CPU cooler contains six spring screws and shall be installed after the COM Express module is securely mounted onto the carrier board.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Assembly 1. Locate the COM Express board-to-board connectors on the bottom side of the module 2. Place the module on the carrier board while making sure the mounting holes and con- and the carrier board. Locate the mounting holes on the module and the corresponding nectors all align.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Assembly X I/O Connectors 4. Inspect whether the gaps between the module and the stand-offs all close up. It is CPU Fan highly recommended that the module be removed and installed again following the pre- vious steps when there is discernable gap. ...
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Signal Descriptions Pin Types Input to the Module Output from the Module Bi-directional input / output signal Open drain output RSVD pins are reserved for future use and should be no connect. Do not tie the RSVD pins together. HDA Signals Descriptions Signal Pin#...
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION SATA Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SH960MD PU/PD Module Base Specification R2.1 Description COM Express Carrier Design Guide R2.0 Description SATA0_TX+ O SATA AC coupled on Module AC Coupling Serial ATA or SAS Channel 0 transmit differential pair. Serial ATA channel 0 capacitor Transmit output differential pair.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PCI Express Lanes Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SH960MD PU/PD Module Base Specification R2.1 Description COM Express Carrier Design Guide R2.0 Description PCIE_TX0+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module AC Coupling PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 0 PCIe channel 0.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PEG Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SH960MD PU/PD Module Base Specification R2.1 Description COM Express Carrier Design Guide R2.0 Description PEG_TX0+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module AC Coupling PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 0 PEG channel 0, Transmit Output differential pair.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PEG_RX10+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 10 PEG channel 10, Receive Input differential pair. PEG_RX10- PEG_TX11+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module AC Coupling PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 11 PEG channel 11, Transmit Output differential pair.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION USB4+ I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs, channel 4 USB Port 4, data + or D+ USB4- USB Port 4, data - or D- USB5+ I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB differential pairs, channel 5 USB Port 5, data + or D+ USB5- USB Port 5, data - or D- USB6+...
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION LVDS Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SH960MD PU/PD Module Base Specification R2.1 Description COM Express Carrier Design Guide R2.0 Description LVDS_A0+/ O LVDS LVDS LVDS Channel A differential pairs LVDS channel A differential signal pair 0 eDP_TX2+ EDP: AC coupled off Ther LVDS flat panel differential pairs (LVDS_A[0:3]+/-, LVDS_B[0:3]+/-...
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION LPC Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SH960MD PU/PD Module Base Specification R2.1 Description COM Express Carrier Design Guide R2.0 Description LPC_AD0 I/O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V LPC multiplexed address, command and data bus. LPC multiplexed command, address and data.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION DDI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SH960MD PU/PD Module Base Specification R2.1 Description COM Express Carrier Design Guide R2.0 Description DDI1_PAIR0+ O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI for Display Port: DP1_LANE 0 differential pairs DP1_LANE0+ for DP / TMDS1_DATA2+ for HDMI or DDI for SDVO: SDVO1_RED±...
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION DDI2_PAIR0+ O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI for Display Port: DP2_LANE 0 differential pairs DP2_LANE0+ for DP / TMDS2_DATA2+ for HDMI or DDI for HDMI/DVI: TMDS2_DATA lanes 2 differential pairs DDI2_PAIR0- DP2_LANE0- for DP / TMDS2_DATA2- for HDMI or DDI2_PAIR1+ O PCIE AC coupled off Module...
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION DDI3_PAIR3+ O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI for Display Port: DP3_LANE 3 differential pairs DP3_LANE3+ for DP / TMDS3_CLK+ DDI for HDMI/DVI: TMDS3_CLK differential pairs DDI3_PAIR3- DP3_LANE3- for DP / TMDS3_CLK- DDI3_ I/O PCIE AC coupled on Module PD 100K to GND DDI for Display Port: DP3_AUX+ Differetial pairs DP3_AUX+ for DP CTRLCLK_...
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Miscellaneous Signal Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SH960MD PU/PD Module Base Specification R2.1 Description COM Express Carrier Design Guide R2.0 Description SPKR O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V Output for audio enunciator - the “speaker” in PC-AT systems. Output used to control an external FET or a logic This port provides the PC beep signal and is mostly intended for gate to drive an external PC speaker.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION BATLOW# I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/ 3.3V PU 10KΩ to 3.3V Indicates that external battery is low. Battery low input. This signal may be driven low by Suspend This port provides a battery-low signal to the Module for orderly external circuitry to signal that the system battery is transitioning to power saving or power cut-off ACPI modes.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance SH960MD PU/PD Module Base Specification R2.1 Description COM Express Carrier Design Guide R2.0 Description VCC_12V A104~A109 Power Primary power input: +12V nominal. All available VCC_12V pins on the B104~B109 connector(s) shall be used.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends X Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU Keys Function and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed Right / Left arrow Move the highlight left or right to select a menu...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING X Main X Advanced The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. The Advanced menu allows you to configure 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 according to your preference.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING Advanced Advanced ACPI Configuration CPU Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Enable/disable CPU Power C-States <Enabled> ACPI Configuration When enable ERP, Wake On Management. Allows CPU Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) <Enabled> Lan had no function to go to C States when it’s Turbo Mode...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING Advanced Advanced Video Configuration Audio Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Select which of IGFX/PEG/ Control Detection of the Video Configuration HD Audio <Enabled> PCI Graphics device should HD-Audio device. be Primary Display or select Primary Display <Auto>...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING Advanced Advanced SATA Configuration USB Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced SATA Controller(s) <Enabled> Enable/Disable SATA USB BIOS Support <Enabled> USB keyboard/mouse/stor- SATA Mode Selection <AHCI> Device. age support under UEFI Serial ATA Port 0 [Not Installed] environment.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING Advanced Advanced PCI Express Configuration ME Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Configure Management Engine related settings in this page. Advanced PCI Express Root Port 1 PCI Express Root Port 1 PCI Express Root Port 2 Settings.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING Advanced SIO ITE8528E X PC Health Status InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced COM Port 1 <Enabled> Configure Serial port us- Voltage Base I/O Address <3F8> ing options: [Disable] No VCORE 0.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING X Security X Boot InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Security Current TPM Device <TPM 2.0 (FTPM)> W h e n H i d d e n , d o n ’ t e x - Numlock <On>...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTING Boot Boot PXE Boot capability X Legacy This field is only available when "Boot Type" is set to “UEFI Boot Type” or “Dual Boot Type”, and Configure boot priorities in this submenu. Re-arrange the order by pressing -/+ or F5/F6 to when "Network Stack"...
BIOS with the flash utility. For updating Insyde BIOS in UEFI mode, you may refer to the how-to video at https://www.dfi.com/tw/knowledge/video/31. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0...
Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. tives, from a DVD included in the shipment, or from the website download page at https://www. dfi.com/DownloadCenter. 1. Setup is ready to install the util- ity. Click “Next”.
Chapter 4 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel HD Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click “Install”. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click “Next”. 4. The step displays the installing status in the progress.
Chapter 4 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Realtek Audio Drivers 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for system requirements and installation tips then click “Next”. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. 4. Setup is now installing the driver.
Chapter 4 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel LAN Driver 4. Click “Install” to begin the in- stallation. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. 5. The step displays the installing status in the progress. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”...
Chapter 4 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel ME Drivers 3. Click “Next” to install to the 1. Setup is ready to install the default folder, or click “Change” driver. Click “Next”. to choose another destination folder. 4. Please wait while the product 2.
Chapter 4 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel Rapid Storage Technology 3. Go through the readme docu- ment to view system require- ments and installation informa- The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status tion then click “Next”.
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Chapter 4 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” to complete the installation and then click “Fin- ish”. 1. Click “Next” to install or click “Change Destination Folder” to select another folder. 2.
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Chapter 4 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE 3. Setup is now installing the driver. 4. Click “Finish” to exit installa- tion. User's Manual | SH960MD...