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Support, please consult the respective pages on our web site www.msc-technologies.eu latest documentation, drivers and software downloads. If the information provided there does not solve your problem, please contact our Avnet Integrated / MSC Technical Support: Phone: +49 - 8165 906 - 200 Email: support@msc-technologies.eu...
Contents 2.12.15 SPI Interface ..................40 USER INFORMATION ..................8 2.12.16 Module Type Definition ................ 41 About this Manual ................8 2.12.17 Power and GND ................... 42 Symbols and Signal Words..............8 2.13 Pin List for MSC C6C-AL Module (Type 6) ........42 Table Cells with Gray Text ..............
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6.8.11 CSM Configuration ................71 6.12 Save & Exit ..................104 6.8.12 NVMe Configuration ................72 6.13 Setup Controlled Update ..............107 6.8.13 SDIO Configuration ................73 6.14 Bios Update from EFI Shell ............. 109 6.8.14 USB Configuration ................74 6.15 Bios Update from Linux ..............
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Revision History Rev. Date Description 2021-03-08 First Release MSC C6C-AL MSC C6C-AL User Manual 6 / 128...
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Reference Documents COM Express Module Base Specification COM Express Revision 2.1 Last update: April 10 , 2012 PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.1 PCI21.PDF Last update: June 1 , 1995 http://www.pcisig.com ATA/ATAPI-6 Specification d1410r3b.pdf http://www.t13.org/ Serial ATA Specification Serial ATA 1.0 gold.pdf Last update: August 29 , 2002 Rev.1.0 http://www.sata-io.org/...
1 User Information About this Manual This user’s guide provides information about the components, features All safety messages have a safety alert symbol and are structured as and connectors available on the MSC C6C-AL COM Express follows: Compact Module. Danger, Warning or Caution Type of hazard Symbols and Signal Words Potential consequences of the hazard...
NOTICE: Handle the Compact Module at electrostatic-free Non-intended use workstations only. NOTICE: Use the compact module in the specified temperature ranges only! NOTICE: Do not handle or store the Compact Module near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic or radioactive ...
Module Photos Top Side Memory Socket MAC Address Label Layout Revision Board Identification Number (BID) Board ID Label BIOS Label Camera Interface Connector System On Chip (SOC) Micro SD Card Connector Fan Connector Top Side View MSC C6C-AL MSC C6C-AL User Manual 10 / 128...
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Bottom side memory socket COM Express® connector Bottom Side View MSC C6C-AL MSC C6C-AL User Manual 11 / 128...
2 Technical Description Introduction COM Express™ is an open specification from PICMG (PCI Industrial providing the interface infrastructure for the COM Express™ module Computer Manufacturer Group). It is a module concept to bring PCI using PC type connectors for external access. Express and other newer technologies like SATA, USB 3.0 and Currently four module sizes are defined in the COM Express different display interfaces onto a COM (Computer On Module).
Key Features The MSC C6C-AL COM Express module is designed as a type 6 module according to COM Express® Module Base Specification Revision 2.1. Key features include: Module size: 95 mm x 95 mm Optional eMMC memory ...
COM Express Implementation COM Express™ required and optional features for pin-out type 6 are summarized in the following table. The features identified as Minimum (Min.) shall be implemented by all modules. Features identified up to Maximum (Max) may be additionally implemented by a module. The column MSC C6C-AL shows the features implemented by the MSC module.
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C-D LAN Ports 1-2 C-D DDI 1-3 0 / 3 HDMI/DVI/DP C-D USB 3.0 Ports 0 / 4 System Management A-B SDIO (muxed on GPIO) 0 / 1 Max. UHS-I A-B General Purpose Inputs 4 / 4 A-B General Purpose Outputs 4 / 4 A-B SMBus 1 / 1...
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Storage Optional eMMC memory ® Camera interface 2x MIPI CSI 2.0 camera interface (Camera Serial Interface), CSI-2 D-PHY 1.1 x4 and CSI-2 D-PHY 1.2 x2 Serial Interface Two High Speed UARTs. (Functionality based on the 16550 and 16750 industry standards.) Watchdog Timer Embedded controller creates watchdog alert and system reset TPM TPM module, TPM 2.0, SLB9670 Fan Supply 4-pin header for support of a 12V PWM fan...
Power Supply +12V primary power supply input +5V standby Voltage Input range Power Consumption Option, is not required for module operation. If not present, customer must ensure that the supply voltages which +12V +4.75V - 20 V are generated on the carrier board are switched off during suspend Refer to chapter 2.7 states, so that no current from the carrier board’s signal lines can +5V Standby...
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Win 10 TAT! BurnInTest Module / CPU Win 10 Idle average peak ® C6C-AL-E3930-N4261I (Intel Atom x5-E3930, 2C, 1.30GHz, 3.2 W 10.4 W 12.2 W 6.4 W 1.80GHz, 2MiB L2 Cache, 6.5W, 2ch DDR3L) ® C6C-AL-E3940-N5261I (Intel Atom x5- E3940, 4C, 1.60GHz, 3.0 W 14.9 W 15.3 W...
2.7.2 Power Dissipation (Standby Modes) 1. System is shut down into “Suspend to RAM” (S3) by Windows 10 64-bit with Wake on LAN enabled. 2. System is shut down into “Soft Off” (S5) or “Suspend to Disk” (S4) by Windows 10 64-bit with Wake on LAN enabled. S4 / S5 Module / CPU Input Power...
System Memory The MSC C6C-AL CPU module provides two sockets for memory modules which have to meet the following demands: 204pin unbuffered non-ECC DDR3L SO-DIMM. 1.35V Supply Voltage DDR3L-1333 / PC3L-10600, DDR3L-1600 / PC3L-12800, DDR3L-1867 / PC3L-14900 ...
Mechanical Dimensions Compact module 2.9.1 There are two height options defined in the COM Express specification: 5mm and 8mm. The height option is defined by the connectors on the baseboard. The modules with Atom APL-I CPUs are equipped with an integrated heat spreader.
2.10 Thermal specifications The cooling solution of a COM Express module is based on a heat- spreader concept. A heat-spreader is a metal plate (typically aluminum) mounted on the top of the module. The connection between this plate and the module components is typically done by thermal interface materials like phase change foils, gap pads and copper or aluminum blocks.
2.11 Use Conditions The Use Conditions define run-time parameters such as the operating mode (eg. 24/7), activity factor, max frequency, temperature range etc. for the target application. Certain Use Conditions may have an effect on the lifetime of the product. For industrial use cases where longer lifetime and higher activity factors may be required, processor manufacturers may recommend to limit the performance of the processing units.
2.12.1 High Definition Audio Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance eSR = 33 Ω HDA_RST# CMOS 3.3V Sus Reset output to CODEC, active low. AL SOC eSR = 33 Ω HDA_SYNC CMOS 3.3V Sus 48kHz fixed-rate, sample-synchronization signal to the CODEC(s), AL SOC eSR = 33 Ω...
2.12.3 Serial ATA Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance SATA0_TX+ SATA 1.0V AC coupled Serial ATA Channel 0 transmit differential pair AL SOC SATA0_TX- on module 1.0V SATA0_RX+ SATA AC coupled Serial ATA Channel 0 receive differential pair AL SOC SATA0_RX- on module...
2.12.5 Express Card Support Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance ePU = 10 KΩ EXCD[0]_CPPE# CMOS 3.3V 3.3V ExpressCard card request, active low AL SOC ePU = 10 KΩ EXCD[1]_CPPE# CMOS 3.3V 3.3V ExpressCard card request, active low AL SOC...
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Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance ePU = 4.7 KΩ USB_6_7_OC# CMOS 3.3V Sus 3.3V USB channels 6 and 7 over-current sense. AL SOC A pull-up for this line is present on the module. An open drain driver from a USB current monitor on the Carrier Board may drive this line low.
2.12.7 LPC Bus Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance LPC_AD[0:3] CMOS 3.3V 3.3V LPC multiplexed address, command and data bus AL SOC LPC_FRAME# CMOS 3.3V LPC frame indicates the start of an LPC cycle AL SOC LPC_DRQ0# CMOS 3.3V...
Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance AC coupled AL SOC PCIe eDP_AUX+ eDP_AUX+ off module PCIe AC coupled AL SOC eDP_AUX- eDP_AUX- off module AL SOC eDP_HPD CMOS 3.3V 3.3V Detection of Hot Plug / Unplug and notification of the link layer 2.12.9 Digital Display Interfaces 2.12.9.1 Overview Type6 DDI Video Type Mapping Signal...
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2.12.9.2 DisplayPort Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance AL SOC DP1_LANE[0:3]+ AC coupled DisplayPort Lane [0:3] differential pairs. DP1_LANE[0:3]- off module AL SOC ePD = 100KΩ DP1_AUX+ AC coupled DisplayPort Aux control channel differential pair on module ePU = 100KΩ...
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Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance AL SOC TMDS1_DATACLK+ TMDS AC coupled HDMI/DVI TMDS Clock differential pairs. TMDS1_DATACLK- off module AL SOC HDMI1_CTRLCLK CMOS 3.3V 3.3V ePD = HDMI/DVI Control Clock. Shared with DP1_AUX+. 100KΩ...
2.12.10 Serial Interface Signals Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Type Level Rail Tolerance Target AL SOC SER0_TX CMOS 3.3V 12V, 7mA General purpose serial port transmitter (output) AL SOC ePU = 47 KΩ SER0_RX CMOS 3.3V General purpose serial port receiver (input) AL SOC SER1_TX...
2.12.12 Power and System Management Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance ePU = 10 KΩ PWRBTN# CMOS 3.3V Sus Power button to bring system out of or into Suspend states. Embedded Controller Reset button input.
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Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance ePU = 10 KΩ THRM# CMOS 3.3V 3.3V Input from off-module temperature sensor indicating an over-temp Embedded situation. Controller ePU = 10 KΩ THRMTRIP# CMOS 3.3V 3.3V Active low output indicating that the CPU has entered thermal Embedded...
2.12.13 General Purpose I/O Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance GPI[0:3] CMOS 3.3V 3.3V General purpose input pins. Pulled high internally on the module. AL SOC These signals are multiplexed with SDIO interface. GPO[0:3] CMOS 3.3V 3.3V...
2.12.15 SPI Interface Signal Signal Power Rem. PU/PD/SR Description Source / Type Level Rail / Tol. Target ePU = 47 KΩ SPI_CS# CMOS 1.8V Sus 1.8V Chip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1. AL SOC eSR = 22 Ω...
2.12.16 Module Type Definition Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance TYPE[0:2]# Type 6 module The TYPE pins indicate to the Carrier Board the Pin-out Type that is Carrier board logic implemented on the module. The pins are tied on the module to either ground (GND) or are no-connects (NC).
2.12.17 Power and GND Signal Signal Power Remark / PU/PD/SR Description Source / Target Type Level Rail Tolerance VCC_12V Power 12V (±5%) Primary power input: +12V (±5%) Voltage Regulators VCC_5V_SBY Power 5V (±5%) Standby power input: +5.0V (±5%) VCC3.3V SUS regulator If VCC5_SBY is used, all available VCC_5V_SBY pins on the connector(s) shall be used.
3 Jumpers and Connectors Jumpers There are two jumpers available on the module: BIOS Default: By shorting the pins of this jumper during boot, the values of the BIOS setup will be reset to default values. BIOS Recovery: By shorting the pins of this jumper during boot the system is forced into crisis recovery mode.
Fan Connector The connector of the fan is located at top side of the CPU module, The pinning is as following (numbering from right to left): directly beneath the CPU: Signal Description The following connector type is used: JST S4B-PH-SM4-TB V12FAN +12V fan supply voltage.
5 System resources PCI IRQ Routing HW-option without PCIe switch (Chipset PCIe lane 2 is connected through PCIe switch to COMExpress connector lanes 2-4): NOTICE: Chipset PCIe lane 0 is connected to COMExpress connector lane 0. Interrupts of Controller Slot Number PIRQ 0 PIRQ 1...
6 BIOS Introduction This guide describes the AMI Aptio Setup Startup screen and contains information on how to access Aptio setup to modify the settings which control AMI pre-OS (operating system) functions. Startup Screen Overview The AMI Aptio Startup screen is a graphical user interface (GUI) that is included in AMI Aptio products. The default bios behavior is to show an informational text screen during bios POST phase, but the graphical boot screen can be enabled in the bios setup.
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Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Board Info Trusted Computing Flat Panel Configuration Setup Administrator Boot Configuration Save Options Password Advanced Boot Device Default Options Selection Boot Override Hardware Monitoring ACPI Settings North Bridge User Password Boot Option Priorities System Information SMART Settings South Bridge...
Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit System Component 6.6.1 Menu Bar The Menu Bar at the top of the window lists these selections: Menu Items Description Main Use this menu for basic system information. Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system’s chipset. Advanced Chipset Use this menu to set Chipset Features.
6.6.2 Legend Bar Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the right side of the screen to make your selections, or to exit the current menu. The following table describes the legend keys and their alternates: Function Left and right arrow keys Select Screen Up and down arrow keys Select Item...
Main Menu You can make the following selections on the Main Menu itself. Use the sub menus for other selections. Feature Options Description BIOS Information Informative Shows Information BIOS Vendor Informative Shows the Bios Vendor Core Version Informative Shows the Aptio Core Version Compliancy Informative Shows the UEFI Compliance Version...
6.7.1 Board Info Feature Options Description Manufacturer Informative MSC Technologies GmbH Board Name Informative Shows the board name Board Revision Informative Shows the board revision BIOS Version Informative Shows the bios version Serial Number Informative Shows the boards serial number Boot Counter Informative Shows the amount of boots...
6.7.2 Hardware Monitoring Feature Options Description CPU Temperature Informative Shows CPU temperature Also supported in EAPI Note: CPU temperature is measured close to the CPU and does not reflect CPU die temperature Memory Temperature Informative Shows CPU temperature Board Temperature Informative Shows the board temperature VCore...
6.7.3 System Information Feature Options Description Shows several information e.g TXE Version, GOP Driver Version,… BXT SOC Informative MRC Version PUNIT FW PMC FW TXE FW ISH FW CPU Flavor Memory Information Total Memory Memory Speed Error Correction 6.7.4 Firmware Update Feature Options Description...
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Feature Options Description Verbose Mode Enabled, Disabled If Enabled, Firmware Update displays some messages on the console Beep Mode Enabled, Disabled If Enabled, Firmware Update is reported by Beep Codes Update Source Local Block Devices, Select Update Sorce Network Network Configuration Submenu Configure the network device for loading the flash image from network...
6.7.5 Network Configuration Feature Options Description 0: Lan 0 ; … Network Device Select the network device for firmware update Local Adress Mode Static, DHCP Select local address mode Static: enter station address, subnetmask and gateway DHCP: get information from DHCP Local IP Adress Local IP Adress Enter local IP address in dotted-decimal notation...
Feature Options Description Image File Path/Name Image File Path/Name Enter flash image file path. Format path/filename See chapter 6.13 for more information about how to update system bios. Advanced Menu Feature Options Description Trusted Computing Submenu Trusted Computing ( TPM ) ACPI Settings Submenu System ACPI Parameters...
6.8.2 ACPI Settings Feature Options Description Native PCIE Enable Enabled PCI Express Native Support Enable/Disable. Disabled Hibernation Support Enabled Enables or disables system ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep Disabled State). This option may not effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State Suspend Disabled Enables or Disabled System ability to enter S3 state (Suspend).
Feature Options Description Com 4 and 5 Console Enabled Console Redirection Enable or Disable Redirection Disabled Com 4 and 5 Console Submenu The settings specify how the host computer and the remote Redirection computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
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Feature Options Description Stop Bits Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning). The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Flow Control None, Hardware RTS/CTS, Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow.
6.8.6 CPU Configuration Note: Dependent on used CPU, available setup options may vary!!! Feature Options Description Socket 0 CPU Information Informative See CPU relevant Informations in this submenu CPU Power Management Submenu CPU Power Management options Active Processor Cores Enabled, Disabled Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
6.8.7 CPU Power Management Submenu Feature Options Description EIST Enabled Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep Disabled NOTE : If disabled, System runs with nominal clock only. On resume from S3 the clock will be fixed to 800 MHz. Recommendation is not to use S3 if EIST is disabled. Turbo Mode Enabled Enable/Disable Turbo Mode...
6.8.8 AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy Feature Options Description Output Select EDP1 (LVDS), DP1, DP2 Select Output Interface NOTICE: Be sure you have a LVDS connected if you switch to LVDS output because the output change is instantly. If you need to do a blind reset of the output you have to press Enter again, then Up or Down, then Enter.
Feature Options Description Interrupt 19 Response Immediate Bios reaction on INT19 trapping by Option Rom: Immediate – execute the trap right now Postponed Postponed – execute the trap during legacy boot Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy This option controls what devices system can boot to. Legacy only UEFI only Network...
6.8.13 SDIO Configuration Feature Options Description SDIO Device ( eMMC, SD Informative Shows the SDIO device found Card ) SDIO Access Mode Auto, ADMA, SDMA, PIO Auto Option: Access SD device in DMA mode if controller supports it,otherwise in PIO mode.DMA Option: Access SD device in DMA mode.PIO Option: Access SD device in PIO mode.
6.8.14 USB Configuration Feature Options Description Legacy USB support Auto Enables Legacy USB support. Enabled AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are Disabled connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. XHCI Hand-off Enabled This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
6.8.17 EC Hardware Monitoring Feature Options Description CPU Fan Control Manual, Temperature based Define how the fan should be controlled: manually set to a fixed duty cycle, or temperature based auto control. Fan Speed Off, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% Setup the fan duty cycle for manual fan control. By CPU sensor Enabled, Disabled If enabled, the cpu fan will be controlled by this temperature sensor.
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Feature Options Description By Memory sensor Enabled, Disabled If enabled, the CPU throttling can be triggered by this temperature sensor. CPU/Memory/Board 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, Temperature threshold (in degrees Celsius) at which the fan should Temperature Limit T1 [°C] 60 °C be set to maximum speed duty cycle.
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Detail explanation how fan control is working: Detail explanation how fan control is working: Up to 2 Fans are supported, either by manual mode with fixed duty cycles or by temperature based mode with dynamic duty cycles. The CPU fan is typically associated with the onboard CPU temperature sensor for automatic temperature control.
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PWM min Fan running with minimum speed (typically 25%) PWM mid Fan running with medium speed (typically 50%) PWM max Fan running with maximum speed (typically 100%) Temperature zone T<T1, Fan stopped Temperature zone T1<T<T2, Fan running with minimum speed Temperature zone T2<T<T3, Fan running with medium speed Temperature zone T2<T<T3, Fan running with maximum...
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Different temperature profiles for any temperature sensor can be selected in BIOS SETUP. If more than one temperature sensor is selected for fan control, the higher temperature exceeding the selected temperature limit (T1, T2, T3) gets precedence for fan regulation. MSC C6C-AL MSC C6C-AL User Manual 81 / 128...
6.8.18 EC Features Configuration Feature Options Description Watchdog start on Boot Start the watchdog after BIOS POST if enabled Startup Delay Select the initial delay value. This is an additional one-time delay before the standard timeout timer is started. 1min 5min Event timeout Select the timeout value after which the watchdog will perform its...
6.8.19 Module-specific Initialization Feature Options Description LAN Controller Enabled,Disabled Enable or disable Lan controller ANX Controller Enabled,Disabled Enable or disable LVDS aNX1122 chip PCIe-Switch Power-Save Enabled,Disabled Enable/Disable power-save mode of Pericom PCIe switch. If Mode Enabled, unused ports behind Pericom PCIe switch will be turned off to save power.
6.8.20 Onboard GPIO configuration Feature Options Description GPIO Configuration 0-3 Input GPIO Configuration Output Input & Output GPIO 0-3 Input Configuration Rising Edge Define the condition under which an interrupt is generated (Interrupt Capabilities) Falling Edge Both Edge GPIO 0-7 Output Output Low Define the default value for this GPIO.
6.9.1 Flat Panel Configuration Feature Options Description LVDS Panel Type 640x480 Select panel type. Only possible if external Eeprom is not 800x480 connected or no EDID data found in non-volatile BIOS NVRAM. 800x600 1024x768 1280x720 1280x800 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1600x900 1920x1080 1920x1200 LVDS Mapping...
Feature Options Description PWM Control EC, Chipset EC means PWM will be controlled by the board controller. Chipset means PWM will be controlled by videobios. PWM Polarity Active Low, Active High Backlight PWM signal polarity PWM Brightness 0-100% Select the initial brightness value of the flat panel PWM Frequency 200HZ, 1KHz, 10KHz, Select backlight PWM frequency for brightness control...
6.9.4 South Bridge Feature Options Description LPC Interface Configuration Enabled, Disabled Enable LPC interface, or disable it by setting all signals to GPIO mode. In GPIO mode, all pins will be inputs. LPC CLKRUN# support Enabled, Disabled Enable LPC clockrun. If enabled, serial IRQ must be set to quiet mode.
Feature Options Description S0ix is enabled. This item will be read only if S0ix is enabled GTT Size 2MB, 4MB, 8MB Select the GTT Size Aperture Size 128 MB, 256MB, 512 MB Select the Aperture Size DVMT Pre-Allocated 64MB-512MB Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device DVMT Total Gfx Mem 128, 256, Max...
Feature Options Description SATA Drives Submenu SATA Drives SCC Configuration Submenu SCC Configuration Settings USB Configuration Submenu USB Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration Submenu Enable/Disable Misc. Features 6.9.7 HD Audio Configuration Feature Options Description HD-Audio Support Enabled Control Detection of the Azalia device. Disabled Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled...
6.9.9 PCI Express Configuration Feature Options Description PCI Express Clock Gating Enabled, Disabled, Auto Control the PCI Express Root Port. Auto: To disable unused root por automatically for most optimum power savings. Port8xh Decode Port Enabled, Disabled Select which PCI Express Root Port should claim accesses to I/O port 8xh Peer Memory Write Enable Enabled, Disabled...
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Feature Options Description Non Snoop Latency Override Disabled Non Snoop Latency Override for PCH PCIE. Disabled: Disable override. Manual: Manually enter override values. Auto (default): Manual Maintain default BIOS flow. Auto PCIE LTR Lock Enabled PCIE LTR Configuration Lock Disabled PCIe Selectable De- Enabled When the Link is operating at 5.0 GT/s speed, this bit selects the...
6.9.11 SATA Drives Feature Options Description Chipset SATA Enable, Disable Enables or Disables the Chipset SATA Controller. The Chipset SATA controller supports 2 SATA ports (up to 6Gb/s supported per port) SATA Controller Speed Default, Gen1-3 Limit the maximum speed of the SATA controller SATA Test Mode Enable, Disable Test Mode Enable/Disable...
Feature Options Description SCC eMMC Support Enable, Disable Enable/Disable SCC eMMC Support (D28:F0) eMMC Max Speed DDR50, HS200, HS400 Select the eMMC max Speed allowed. 6.9.13 USB Configuration Feature Options Description XHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled Enable/Disable XHCI Pre-Boot Driver support. Disabled USB Port 0-7 Enabled...
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Feature Options Description Board Clock Spread Enabled Enable Clock Chip's Spread Spectrum feature Spectrum Disabled Wake On Lan Enabled Enable or Disable the Wake on Lan Disabled BIOS Lock Enabled Enable/Disable the SC BIOS Lock Enable feature. Required to be Disabled enabled to ensure SMM protection of flash.
6.10 Security Feature Options Description Administrator Password Set Password Set Setup Administrator Password User Password Set Password Set User Password HDDSecurity Configuration Set Password Set HDD Password Secure Boot Submenu Enter Secure Boot Menu Note: If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only prompted for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.
6.11 Boot Feature Options Description Setup Prompt Timeout 1-65535sec Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means wait forever. Bootup NumLock State Select the keyboard NumLock state Quiet Boot Enabled Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option Disabled Boot Priority 1 SATA Port 0/1, USB 2.0 Port Define which boot device should have the highest boot priority 0-7, USB 3.0 Port 0-3, SD...
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Feature Options Description Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy, Legacy This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. If set to Legacy only, UEFI only only, then no UEFI Device will be bootable. If set to UEFI only, UEFI devices will be bootable. ...
Feature Options Description USB Support Disabled, Full Initial, Partial If Disabled, all USB devices will NOT be available until after OS Initial boot. If Partial Initial, USB Mass Storage and specific USB port/device will NOT be available before OS boot. If Full Initial, all USB devices will be available in OS and Post.
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Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes and reboot the system, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Discard Changes and Reset Select this option to quit Aptio™ TSE without making any modifications to the system configuration Save Changes Selecting “Save Options”...
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Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. WARNING! This function will still work even if mass storage devices are not registered into the boot device list via MSC BIOS Configuration tool MBconf tool.
Bios and Firmware Update 6.13 Setup Controlled Update Within BIOS Setup main menu a submenu “MSC Firmware Update” is integrated to define settings for BIOS updates and initially trigger the update Control flags define the section of FLASH which needs to be updated (BIOS only, complete FLASH, partial BIOS sections, etc.) and other options like screen output, preserving DMI data, etc.
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It is also possible to initiate the network update with AutoFlash from EFI, Windows or Linux by adding a config file with all network parameters. Here is an example of a simple .txt file which contains the network configuration data, ts is loaded by Autflash with the switches : -net –nc [Filename] e.g AutoFlash.efi –u –e –net –fc configfile.txt Network Interface : 0 Config Mode...
6.14 Bios Update from EFI Shell BIOS Update - Batch Mode 1. Create an EFI shell bootable USB stick by copying the shell binary to target directory \EFI\boot\bootx64.efi 2. Copy the update file to \Recovery\FlashImg.bin 3. Copy the update script to root directory (if required add -e to AutoFLASH.efi commandline) 4.
6.17 Blind Restoration of Bios default settings (no display available) 1. Power up the System [DEL] 2. Repeatedly press for several seconds [F3] [F2] 3. Press for default settings or for previous values. 4. Press [Enter] [F4] 5. Press [Enter] 6.
6.19 Trusted Update General Information The Trusted Update feature is a combination of bios-based features and external tools which provides security for the bios update process. The aim is to secure the bios against attacks that try to change the bios flash content, while still allowing trusted parties to update the bios. The following items are part of Trusted Update: Flash write-protection The bios will write-protect its own flash to prevent malicious applications from changing the bios code.
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Availability of easy to use tools Bios images can still be edited with the MSC bios editor, as the editor will automatically ensure that your bios checksum is updated. If customer keys are provided, the bios editor will be able to patch the public key into the bios and create a signature for the image. Required Tools for configuring Trusted Update: MSC Bios Editor (version V2.30 or later) One of the following for creating the required keys:...
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Key Creation with MakeCert MakeCert -r -a sha256 -len 2048 -n "CN=<certificate name>" -sv key.pvk key.cer pvk2pfx -pvk key.pvk -spc key.cer -pfx key.pfx -pi <password> Since Trusted Update uses the same format as the Microsoft tools, those files can be used directly. The important files are the private key file “key.pfx”...
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MSC Bios Editor Usage Standard usage for creating a bios image with active signature verification: Open up the bios editor and load your bios image file. Click on the “Trusted Update” tab. If there is no “Trusted Update” tab, the currently loaded bios image does not support Trusted Update yet. Use the public key certificate “Add…”...
BIOS Recovery: By shorting the pins of this jumper during boot the system is forced into crisis recovery mode. For more information see chapter 6.21 Post Codes For Post Code information please look on the MSC Technologies Support Website or contact Avnet Integrated / MSC Technical Support: Email: support@msc-technologies.eu Phone: +49 8165 906-200...
7 Technotes ® EIST (Enhanced Intel Speed Step) This allows the processor to meet the instantaneous performance needs of the operation being performed, while minimizing power draw and heat dissipation. Processor clock will be at its minimum possible frequency when in IDLE. When performing CPU loads, it will change its frequency up to its maximum frequency.
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® Intel VT and VT-d ® Increasing manageability, security, and flexibility in IT environments, virtualization technologies like hardware-assisted Intel ® Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) combined with software-based virtualization solutions provide maximum system utilization by consolidating multiple environments into a single server or PC. By abstracting the software away from the underlying hardware, a world of new usage models opens up that reduce costs, increase management efficiency, strengthen security, while making your computing infrastructure more resilient in the event of a disaster.
"Binding" encrypts data using the TPM endorsement key, a unique RSA key burned into the chip during its production, or another trusted key descended from it. "Sealing" encrypts data in similar manner to binding, but in addition specifies a state in which the TPM must be in order for the data to be decrypted (unsealed).
If Windows Installation setup does not allow to install on harddisk try to make harddisk the first boot device in Bios setup. Issue 5: Legacy Boot Devices Because CSM is disabled, only devices with UEFI OS will appear as boot device For additional help please contact Avnet Integrated / MSC Technical Support: Phone: +49 - 8165 906 - 200 Email: support@msc-technologies.eu...
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LICENSE ISSUES OPenSSL ====================== The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the actual license texts. Actually both licenses are BSD-style Open Source licenses.
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the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. * 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment: "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)" * 4.
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* ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT * NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, * STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED * OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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* This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as * the following conditions are aheared to. The following conditions * apply to all code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA, * lhash, DES, etc., code; not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation * included with this distribution is covered by the same copyright terms * except that the holder is Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
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The word 'cryptographic' can be left out if the rouines from the library being used are not cryptographic related :-). * 4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)"...
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WPA Supplicant License ====================================================================== Copyright (c) 2003-2009, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi> and contributors All Rights Reserved. ====================================================================== License -------- This software may be distributed, used, and modified under the terms of BSD license: Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
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names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. ============== THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
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- bignum - minimal size (ca. 50 kB binary, parts of which are already needed for WPA; TLSv1/X.509/ASN.1/RSA/bignum parts are about 25 kB on x86) Requirements ------------ wpa_supplicant was designed to be portable for different drivers and operating systems. Hopefully, support for more wlan cards and OSes will be added in the future.
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completed its work in May 2004. The IEEE 802.11i amendment to the IEEE 802.11 standard was approved in June 2004 and published in July 2004. Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/) used a draft version of the IEEE 802.11i work (draft 3.0) to define a subset of the security enhancements that can be implemented with existing wlan hardware.
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