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To reduce the risk of electric shock: • Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installa- tion or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord. Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...
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 PIC-H61 board • Two USB port cables (with bracket) • Two COM port cables (with bracket) •...
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Serial ATA • 4 SATA 2.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s Specifications BIOS • AMI BIOS - 64Mbit SPI BIOS Processor • LGA 1155 socket for: Rear I/O • 1 DB-15 VGA port ®...
Chapter 1 • Wake-On-PS/2 Features This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. • Watchdog Timer The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set Important: time interval.
Chapter 2 The system board supports the following memory interface. Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in Single Channel (SC) 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- Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels.
Chapter 2 Installing the DIM Module 6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one Note: way.
Chapter 2 Installing the CPU 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1155 socket. This socket is exclu- sively designed for installing a LGA 1155 packaged Intel CPU. 2.
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Chapter 2 Load lever 5. Lifting the load lever will at 7. Insert the CPU into the the same time lift the load socket. The gold triangular plate. mark on the CPU must align with the corner of Lift the load lever up to the CPU socket shown on the angle shown on the the photo.
Chapter 2 Installing the Fan and Heat Sink 8. Close the load plate then push the load lever down. The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circula- While closing the load tion across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system plate, make sure the front Retention knob...
Chapter 2 Jumper Settings 4. Rotate each push-pin ac- cording to the direction of the arrow shown on top of Clear CMOS the pin. Push down two pushpins that are diagonally across the heat sink. Perform the same procedure for the other two push-pins.
Chapter 2 USB Power Select KB/MS Power Select USB 2-5 USB 0-1 (JP3) (JP2) (JP5) 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: +5V_ (default) 1-2 On: +5V standby 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: +5V_ (default) (default) standby JP3 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ports. Selecting +5V_ 2-3 On: +5V_ standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.
Chapter 2 Power-on Select COM1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 1 1-2 On: 2-3 On: Power-on via power button Auto power-on (default) JP1 is used to configure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting. JP6 is used to select the method of powering on the system.
Chapter 2 Rear Panel I/O Ports COM (Serial) Ports USB 0 USB 1 LAN 2 LAN 1 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • 2 USB ports • 2 LAN ports COM1 : RS232/422/485 • COM 4 COM 2 COM 2 to COM 4: RS232...
Chapter 2 USB Ports RJ45 LAN Ports USB 2.0 LAN 1 LAN 2 USB 0 USB 4-5 -Data -Data +Data +Data USB 2-3 N. C. USB 1 Features USB 2.0 • 2 Intel 82574 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller ® USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously acces- sible external Plug and Play peripherals.
Chapter 2 VGA Port The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. BIOS Setting Configure VGA in the Chipset menu (“North Bridge Configuration”...
Chapter 2 I/O Connectors SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors Digital I/O Connector Digital I/O Power Connector SATA 2.0 3Gb/s Digital I/O +12V Ground 5VSB Features Digital I/O power • SATA 0, SATA 1, SATA 4 and SATA 5 support data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors.
Chapter 2 Cooling Fan Connectors Chassis Intrusion Connector Speed Control CPU fan Sense Power Ground Ground Signal The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Connector LPT Connector PWR-LED HDD-LED The LPT port is for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP. PWR-BTN RESET-SW Allows normal speed operation but in one (Standard Parallel Port) direction only. Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional HDD-LED - HDD LED mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data...
Chapter 2 FPD Connector KB/MS Connector KB/MS MSCLK KBCLK MSDATA KBDATA The FPD connector supports a standard floppy disk drive. The floppy cable can be inserted KBMS POWER KBMS POWER into this connector only if pin 1 of the cable is aligned with pin 1 of this connector Connecting the FPD Cable The KB/Mouse connector is used to connect PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse by means of a PS/2 cable.
Chapter 2 IrDA Connector SMBus IrDA SMBus IRRX 3V3SB SMB_DATA IRTX SMB_CLK Ground The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a mul- data transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter.
Chapter 2 Power Connectors Battery 12V power 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. Ground •...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are Main 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. The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Chapter 3 ACPI Power Management Configuration PC Health Status This section is used to configure the ACPI Setting. This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ...
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Chapter 3 SATA Configuration CPU Configuration This section is used to configure SATA functions. This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 USB Configuration Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure USB. This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Floppy Disk Controller Configuration IR Port Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Floppy Disk Controller Confi guration IR Port Confi guration Enable or Disable Floppy Enable or Disable Serial Disk Controller...
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Chapter 3 IR Port Configuration Parallel Port Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced IR Port Confi guration Parallel Port Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Enable or Disable Parellel Port (COM).
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Chapter 3 Second Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Serial Port 2 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) [Enabled] Serial Port...
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Chapter 3 Network Stack Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port 4 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Advanced Port (COM) [Enabled] Serial Port Device Settings IO=2E0h;...
Chapter 3 Chipset South Bridge Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel PCH RC Version 1.5.0.0 PCI Express Coniguration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel PCH SKU Name settings.
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Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset PCI Express Confi guration Enable or disable LAN. USB Confi guration Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions.
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Chapter 3 North Bridge Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset System Agent Bridge Name Ivy Bridge Check to enableVT-d Graphics Confi guration Select which of IGFX/ System Agent RC Version 1.5.0.0...
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Chapter 3 LCD Control Memory Information Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset LCD Control Select the Video Device Memory Information which will be activated Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default] during POST.
Chapter 3 Boot ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Intel ME Subsystem Confi guration Boot Confi guration Number of seconds to ME FW Version 8.0.4.1441...
Chapter 3 Security CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit This option controls if Launch CSM [Enabled]...
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. Main Advanced Chipset...
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. Note: This step can be ignored if the applications are standalone files.
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Chapter 4 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 3. Click Exit. (for Windows XP only) Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu. 1.
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Chapter 4 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 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”...
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Chapter 4 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (for Windows XP only) Intel Graphics Drivers To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C” on the main menu. To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to 1.
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Chapter 4 Intel LAN Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. tips then click Next. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver.
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Chapter 4 Intel Management Engine Drivers 4. Click Install to begin the installation. To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. After completing installation, click Finish.
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3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog,and DIO. 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.
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Chapter 4 3. Enter “User name” (SB102) The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. and “Organization” information then click “Next”. 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. 5. After completing installa tion, click “Finish”.
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Chapter 4 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) 4. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ pack- age prior to installing the driver.
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Chapter 4 7. Click Install. Click Yes to restart the system. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 8. The setup program is cur- rently installing the driver. 9. Click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi...
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Chapter 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 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. 2. Click Install to begin installa- tion. 3.
Appendix A Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code ;Software programming example: ;--------------------------------------------- ;(1) Enter Super IO Confi guration mode ;--------------------------------------------- DX,2EH AL,87H DX,AL DX,AL ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ;(2) Confi guration Logical Device 7, register CRF5/CRF6 (WDT Control /WDT timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DX,2EH AL,07H ;Ready to Program Logical Device DX,AL DX,2FH...
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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 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 Hard Disk(s) fail (10) the information box at the bottom.
Appendix C Appendix C - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 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.
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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 off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.
Appendix D Appendix D - BIOS Status Code PEI Status Codes Status Code Ranges Standard Status Codes SEC Status Codes Appendix D BIOS status code www.dfi .com...
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Appendix D PEI Beep Codes DXE Status Codes Appendix D BIOS status code www.dfi .com...
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Appendix D Appendix D BIOS status code www.dfi .com...
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Appendix D OEM-Reserved Status Code Ranges DXE Beep Codes ACPI/ASL Status Codes Appendix D BIOS status code www.dfi .com...
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