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.
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive.
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 HD620 motherboard • One Serial ATA data cable • One I/O shield •...
I217 Gigabit Ethernet ® ® Phy support up to 1Gbps data transmission. (HD620-H81B supports one Intel 82574 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller only.) ® • Audio The Realtek ALC886 audio codec provides 5.1-channel High Definition audio output. Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...
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Chapter 1 • Wake-On-LAN • Wake-On-PS/2 This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man- agement Event) signal.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Important: Board Layout 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- ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
Chapter 2 The system board supports the following memory interface. Installing the DIMM Module Single Channel (SC) Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels. board.
Chapter 2 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 way. The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1150 socket.
Chapter 2 Load lever Installing the CPU 5. Lifting the load lever will at the same time lift the load plate. 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. Lift the load lever up to 2.
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Chapter 2 7. Insert the CPU into the 8. Close the load plate then socket. The gold triangular push the load lever down. mark on the CPU must align with the corner of While closing the load plate, make sure the front the CPU socket shown on Retention knob edge of the load plate...
Chapter 2 Installing the Fan and Heat Sink 4. Rotate each push-pin ac- cording to the direction of the arrow shown on top of The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circula- the pin.
Chapter 2 Jumper Settings PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select Clear CMOS Data 1-2 On: +5V (default) 2-3 On: +5V_standby 1-2 On: Normal (default) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data If you encounter the followings, JP1 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or the PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.
Chapter 2 USB Power Select Power-on Select 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: USB 8-9 (default) +5V_standby (JP4) 1-2 On: Power-on via Power Button (default) 1-2 On: +5V (default) USB 0-1 JP10 (JP5) 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power; Power-on via WOL after G3 2-3 On: USB 4-5 +5V_standby...
Chapter 2 COM 1/COM 2 RS232/422/485 Select JP2 (for COM 1)/ JP16 (for COM 2) JP17 JP18 JP16 5-6 On: RS485 3-4 On: RS422 1-2 On: RS232 COM 2 (default) Full Duplex COM 1/ COM 2 JP19 JP20 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 COM 1...
Chapter 2 COM 1/COM 2 RS232/Power Select SATA DOM Power Select 1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On: 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: RS232 (default) RS232 with power JP14 JP15 COM 2 COM 1 1-2 On: GND SATA 1 (default) JP11 2-3 On: +5V JP11 is used to select the power of SATA DOM.
Chapter 2 Digital I/O Power Select Digital I/O Output State 1-2 On: +5V_standby (default) JP13 DIO 11/13/15/17 (JP7) DIO 3/5/7/9 (JP12) 2-3 On: +5V JP13 is used to select the power of DIO (Digital I/O) signal. 1-2 On: +5V or 2-3 On: GND +5V_standby (default)
Chapter 2 Rear Panel I/O Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COM 2 LAN 1 LAN 2 Line-in/Surround PS/2 KB/MS Line-out USB 2.0 Mic-in/ Center+Subwoofer COM 1 DVI-D USB 3.0 USB 2.0 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: •...
Chapter 2 COM (Serial) Ports Connecting External Serial Ports Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM connector.
Chapter 2 Graphics Interfaces RJ45 LAN Ports The display ports consist of the following: • 1 VGA port • 1 DVI-D port LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 1 LAN 2 DVI-D Features • Intel 82574 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller ®...
Chapter 2 USB Ports BIOS Setting Configure these onboard USB devices in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation USB 9 USB 8 You may need to install the proper drivers in your system operation to use the USB device. Re- USB 2.0 fer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.
Chapter 2 Audio I/O Connectors SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors Rear Audio Line-in/Surround Line-out Mic-in/ Center+Subwoofer SATA 3.0 6Gb/s (SATA port 1 provides adequate space for SATA DOM.) Front Audio SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 5 SATA 4 Rear Audio SATA 2.0 3Gb/s The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks.
Chapter 2 Digital I/O Connector BIOS Setting Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“SATA Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Note: Some 3rd party SATA Gen 2 speed device controllers used on the system board paired with the Intel 8 series chipset are intermittently detected.
Chapter 2 Cooling Fan Connectors Power Connectors CPU Fan +12V Power Ground +12V Ground Speed 12 24 Control Power System Fan +3.3V Sense +12V power +12V +5VSB PWR_OK PS_ON# +3.3V -12V +3.3V +3.3V Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. These fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans.
Chapter 2 Chassis Intrusion Connector Front Panel Connector Chassis Intrusion Signal Ground Front PWR-LED Panel HDD-LED ATX-SW RESET-SW HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.
Chapter 2 Standby Power LED Expansion Slots Standby Power LED PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4 (x1 Signal) This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power PCI Express x16 Slot on the system board.
Chapter 2 S/PDIF Connector Parallel Port Parallel SPDIF out Ground S/PDIF SPDIF in The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the audio cable to the S/PDIF connector.
Chapter 2 LPC Debug Port SMBus Connector SMBus SMB_ALERT SMB_DATA SMB_CLK +3.3V_Standby LPC Debug Port The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect the SMBus device. It is a multiple device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer.
Chapter 2 LAN LED Connector Battery Battery LAN 2 State LAN 2 State LAN 1 State LAN 1 State 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 The LAN LED connector is used to detect the connection state of RJ45 LAN ports when the connection is made to an active network via a cable.
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 Trusted Computing This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Confi...
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Chapter 3 CPU Configuration SATA Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. This section is used to configure the settings of SATA device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 When IDE mode is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following SATA Controller Speed information: Indicates the maximum speed that the SATA controller can support. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Port 0, Port 1, Port 4 and Port 5 Advanced Enables or disables the SATA port.
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Chapter 3 PCH-FW Configuration USB Configuration This section is used to configure the parameters of Management Engine Technology. This section is used to configure the parameters of the USB device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 0 Configuration to Serial Port 5 Configuration This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Sets the parameters of serial port 0 (COM A) to serial port 5 (COM F). Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Serial Port 2 Confi guration Serial Port 4 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Port (COM) [Enabled]...
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Chapter 3 Parallel Port Configuration PC Health Status Sets the parameters This section displays the hardware health monitor. of the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Parallel Port Confi...
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Chapter 3 CPU Smart Fan Control Second Super IO Configuration When this feature is set to Automatic, the CPU’s fan speed will rotate according to the This section is used to configure the parameters of the system second super I/O chip. CPU’s temperature.
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Chapter 3 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Serial Port 7 Confi guration Serial Port 9 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Port (COM) Serial Port...
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Chapter 3 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) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Ipv6 PXE Support Advanced Network Stack...
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Chapter 3 Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection i217-LM - 00:01:29:... NIC Configuration This section is used to configure the parameters of the Gigabit Ethernet device. This field is used to configure the network device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection - 00:01:29:12... NIC Configuration This section is used to configure the parameters of the Gigabit Ethernet device. This field is used to configure the network device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 Chipset System Agent (SA) Configuration This section is used to configure the parameters of System Agent. This section configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Main Advanced...
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Chapter 3 Graphics Configuration DVMT Pre-Allocated This field configures the graphics settings. Selects DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Please refer to the screen shown below. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 NB PCIe Configuration LCD Control This field is used to configure the settings of NB PCI Express. This field configures the LCD control. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset LCD Control...
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Chapter 3 Memory Configuration PCH-IO Configuration This field only displays the memory configuration. This section illustrates the PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Intel PCH RC Version PCI Express Confi...
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Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration This field is used to configure the PCI Express settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset PCI Express Root Port 3 [Enabled] Control the PCI Express PCI Express Confi...
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Chapter 3 XHCI Mode USB Configuration Selects the operation mode of XHCI controller. These options are Auto, Enabled, This field is used to configure the USB settings. and Disabled. When Disabled is selected in the XHCI Mode, it will display the following information: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control PCH Azalia Configuration This field is used to control each of the USB ports(0~13) disabling. When enabled, This field is used to configure the PCH Azalia settings. it will display the following information: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 Boot CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 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 Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after Password Description...
Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS Notice: BIOS SPI ROM To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. 1. The Intel Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to ®...
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - Supported Software For Windows 7 The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun”...
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Chapter 4 For Windows XP Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (For Windows XP) 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. Click Exit. 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” on the main menu. 1.
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Chapter 4 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (For Windows XP) 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next. To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agreement”...
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Chapter 4 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows XP) 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. To start installation, click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now”...
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Chapter 4 Intel Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. tips then click Next. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
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Chapter 4 Intel Management Engine Drivers 3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4.
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Chapter 4 Audio Drivers Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows XP) To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. The LAN drivers for Windows XP supporting on the HD620-H81 system board has to be installed manually. When you want to install the LAN driver for Windows XP, please follow the steps below to accomplish the installation.
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Chapter 4 3. Choose the option "Don't 6. Insert the installation disk search. I will choose the and make sure the selected driver to install" in order to drive is correct. select the device driver from a list, and click "Next." (For 32-bit, the fi...
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Chapter 4 Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) 9. Click "Finish" to close the wizard. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 10.
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DFI Utility 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 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. Click “Install” to begin the The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. installation. 4. After completing installa tion, click “Finish”. Information HW Health Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
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Chapter 4 HW Health Set WatchDog Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
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Chapter 4 Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (For Windows 7) 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
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Chapter 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
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Chapter 4 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take 1.
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Chapter 4 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.
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Chapter 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 10. Click “Yes“ to restart your system. 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.
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Digital I/O Programming Guide The Configuration Register (register 3) configures the direction of the I/O pins. If a bit in this register is set to 1, the corresponding port pin is enabled as an input with a high-impedence Register Description output driver.
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Chapter 5 Function Description GPIO Output Process I2CWriteByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, Data): #defi ne SLAVE_ADDR 0x42 Write a Byte data to a specified I2C Device. #defi ne INPUT_PORT 0x00 #defi ne OUTPUT_PORT 0x01 I2CReadByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, *Data): #defi ne INVERSION_PORT 0x02 Read a Byte data from a specified I2C Device. #defi...
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.