ADLINK Technology COM Express Express-BL User Manual

ADLINK Technology COM Express Express-BL User Manual

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Express-BL
User's Manual
Manual Revision:
Revision Date:
Part Number:
1.2
January 2, 2018
50-1J067-1020
Leading EDGE COMPUTING

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  • Page 1 Express-BL User’s Manual Manual Revision: Revision Date: January 2, 2018 Part Number: 50-1J067-1020 Leading EDGE COMPUTING...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Description Date 1.00 Initial release 2015-09-03 1.01 Update memory capacity to 32GB, typos; add 2x PCIe x1 by build option, LVDS DE mode and H/V- 2016-04-21 Sync mode; add FAN_PWMOUT, SER0_TX, SER1_TX, LID#, SLEEP#, PCIE_TX7/RX7 comments; correct DDI pin D16, C33, C37 signals to _CTRLDATA_AUX-; correct PCIe Adapter Card description;...
  • Page 3: Preface

    Express-BL Preface Copyright 2015-18 ADLINK Technology, Inc. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Revision History ......................2 Preface..........................3 Introduction....................8 Specifications.................... 9 2.1. Core System ........................9 2.2. Expansion Busses ......................9 2.3. Video ..........................10 2.4. Audio..........................10 2.5. LAN..........................10 2.6. Multi I/O and Storage ....................10 2.7. Serial I/O on Module..................... 11 2.8.
  • Page 5 Express-BL 3.3.9. LPC Bus ............................23 3.3.10. USB ..............................23 3.3.11. USB Root Segmentation ......................24 3.3.12. SPI (BIOS only) ..........................24 3.3.13. Miscellaneous..........................25 3.3.14. SMBus............................25 3.3.15. I2C Bus............................25 3.3.16. General Purpose I/O (GPIO) ......................26 3.3.17. Serial Interface Signals ........................26 3.3.18. Power and System Management ....................26 3.3.19.
  • Page 6 System Resources................... 45 6.1. System Memory Map....................45 6.2. Direct Memory Access Channels .................. 45 6.3. I/O Map......................... 46 6.4. Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines ..................47 6.4.1. PIC Mode .............................47 6.4.2. APIC Mode...........................48 6.5. PCI Configuration Space Map ..................49 6.6.
  • Page 7 Express-BL 7.6.1. Reset Options ..........................74 7.6.2. Save Options ..........................74 BIOS Checkpoints, Beep Codes............. 75 8.1. Status Code Ranges....................... 76 8.2. Standard Status Codes ....................76 8.2.1. SEC Status Codes .........................76 8.2.2. SEC Beep Codes...........................77 8.2.3. PEI Status Codes ..........................77 8.2.4. PEI Beep Codes..........................79 8.2.5.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Express-BL is a COM Express® COM.0 R2.1 Basic Size Type 6 module supporting the 64-bit 5 Generation Intel® Core i7 and Xeon® E3-1200L v4 processors (codename “Broadwell-H”) with Intel® QM87 Chipset. The Express-BL is specifically designed for customers who need excellent graphics performance and high-level processing performance in a long product life solution.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Express-BL 2. Specifications 2.1. Core System CPU: 5 Generation Intel® Core™ and Xeon® E3-1200L v4 processor (formerly “Broadwell-H”) • Intel® Xeon® E3-1278L v4 2.0/3.3GHz (Turbo), 0.8/1.0GHz (Turbo), 47W (4C/GT3e) • Intel® Xeon® E3-1258L v4 1.8/3.2GHz (Turbo), 0.7/1.0GHz (Turbo), 47W (4C/GT2) •...
  • Page 10: Video

    2.3. Video Integrated on Processor: Intel® Generation 8 Graphics core architecture GPU Feature Support: • 3 independent and simultaneous combinations of DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA/LVDS graphics outputs (eDP optional in place of LVDS and VGA) • Encode/transcode HD content • Playback of high definition content including Blu-ray Disc •...
  • Page 11: Serial I/O On Module

    Express-BL 2.7. Serial I/O on Module Chipset: Nuvoton NCT5104D Ports: 2x UARTs Rx/Tx only Console Redirection: COM 1 or COM 2 selectable in BIOS COM Port Description Address Console redirection support COM 1 Supported by module (SER0, A98/A99), via NCT5104D 0x240 COM 2 Supported by module (SER1, A101/A102), via NCT5104D...
  • Page 12: Power Specifications

    2.11. Power Specifications Power Modes: AT and ATX mode (AT mode startup controlled by SEMA) Standard Voltage Input: ATX @ 12V±5%,/ 5Vsb ±5% or AT @ 12V ±5% Wide Voltage Input: ATX @ 8.5-20V, 5Vsb ±5% or AT @ 8.5-20V Power Management: ACPI 5.0 compliant, Smart Battery support Power States:...
  • Page 13: Functional Diagram

    Express-BL 2.17. Functional Diagram Page 13...
  • Page 14: Mechanical Dimensions

    2.18. Mechanical Dimensions Page 14...
  • Page 15: Pinouts And Signal Descriptions

    Express-BL 3. Pinouts and Signal Descriptions 3.1. AB/CD Pin Definitions The Express-BL is a Type 6 module supporting USB 3.0 and DDI channels on the CD connector. In the table below, all standard pins of the COM Express specification are described, including those not supported on the Express-BL. Note: Signals not supported on the Express-BL module are crossed out.
  • Page 16 Row A Row B Row C Row D Name Name Name Name USB6- USB7- DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX+ DDI1_PAIR3+ USB6+ USB7+ DDI3_CTRLDATA_AUX- DDI1_PAIR3- USB_6_7_OC# USB_4_5_OC# DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL RSVD USB4- USB5- DDI3_PAIR0+ DDI2_PAIR0+ USB4+ USB5+ DDI3_PAIR0- DDI2_PAIR0- GND (fixed) GND (fixed) GND (fixed) GND (fixed) USB2- USB3- DDI3_PAIR1+...
  • Page 17 Express-BL Row A Row B Row C Row D Name Name Name Name GND (fixed) GND (fixed) GND (fixed) GND (fixed) LVDS_A_CK+ LVDS_B_CK+ PEG_RX9+ PEG_TX9+ LVDS_A_CK- LVDS_B_CK- PEG_RX9- PEG_TX9- LVDS_I2C_CK LVDS_BKLT_CTRL RSVD RSVD LVDS_I2C_DAT VCC_5V_SBY GPI3 VCC_5V_SBY PEG_RX10+ PEG_TX10+ RSVD VCC_5V_SBY PEG_RX10- PEG_TX10-...
  • Page 18: Signal Description Terminology

    3.2. Signal Description Terminology The following terms are used in the COM Express AB/CD Signal Descriptions below. Input to the Module Output from the Module Bi-directional input/output signal Open drain output I 3.3V Input 3.3V tolerant I 5V Input 5V tolerant O 3.3V Output 3.3V signal level O 5V...
  • Page 19: Ab Signal Descriptions

    Express-BL 3.3. AB Signal Descriptions 3.3.1. Audio Signals Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment AC_RST# / Reset output to CODEC, active low. O 3.3VSB HDA_RST# AC_SYNC / Sample-synchronization signal to the CODEC(s). O 3.3VSB HDA_SYNC AC_BITCLK / Serial data clock generated by the external I/O 3.3VSB HDA_BITCLK CODEC(s).
  • Page 20: Lvds

    3.3.3. LVDS Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment LVDS_A0+ / eDP_TX2+ LVDS Channel A differential pairs O LVDS LVDS_A0- / eDP_TX2- LVDS_A1+ / eDP_TX1+ LVDS_A1- / eDP_TX1- LVDS_A2+ / eDP_TX0+ LVDS_A2- / eDP_TX0- LVDS_A3+ LVDS_A3- LVDS_A_CK+ / eDP_TX3+ LVDS Channel A differential clock O LVDS LVDS_A_CK- / eDP_TX3- LVDS_B0+...
  • Page 21: Gigabit Ethernet

    Express-BL 3.3.5. Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Pin # Description PU/PD Comment GBE0_MDI0+ I/O Analog Twisted pair Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0: Media Dependent Interface Differential Pairs GBE0_MDI0- signals for 0, 1, 2, 3. The MDI can operate in 1000, 100, and 10Mbit/sec modes. GBE0_MDI1+ external Some pairs are unused in some modes according to the following:...
  • Page 22: Pci Express

    3.3.7. PCI Express Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment PCIE_TX0+ PCI Express channel 0, Transmit Output O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCIE_TX0- differential pair. PCIE_RX0+ PCI Express channel 0, Receive Input I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCIE_RX0- differential pair. PCIE_TX1+ PCI Express channel 1, Transmit Output O PCIE...
  • Page 23: Lpc Bus

    Express-BL 3.3.9. LPC Bus Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment LPC_AD[0:3] B4-B7 LPC multiplexed address, command and data bus I/O 3.3V PU 10K 3.3V LPC_FRAME# LPC frame indicates the start of an LPC cycle O 3.3V LPC_DRQ0# LPC serial DMA request I 3.3V LPC_DRQ1# LPC_SERIRQ...
  • Page 24: Usb Root Segmentation

    3.3.11. USB Root Segmentation 3.3.12. SPI (BIOS only) Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment SPI_CS# Chip select for Carrier Board SPI BIOS Flash. O 3.3VSB PU 10K 3.3VSB SPI_MISO Data in to module from carrier board SPI BIOS flash. I 3.3VSB SPI_MOSI Data out from module to carrier board SPI BIOS flash.
  • Page 25: Miscellaneous

    Express-BL 3.3.13. Miscellaneous Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment SPKR Output for audio enunciator, the “speaker” in PC-AT O 3.3V systems Output indicating that a watchdog time-out event has O 3.3V occurred. THRM# Input from off-module temp sensor indicating an over-temp I 3.3VSB PU 10K situation.
  • Page 26: General Purpose I/O (Gpio)

    3.3.16. General Purpose I/O (GPIO) Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment GPO[0] General purpose output pins. O 3.3V PU 10K 3.3V After hardware RESET output low GPO[1] General purpose output pins. O 3.3V PU 10K 3.3V After hardware RESET output low GPO[2] General purpose output pins.
  • Page 27: Power And Ground

    Express-BL Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment SUS_STAT# Indicates imminent suspend operation; used to notify LPC devices. O 3.3VSB SUS_S3# Indicates system is in Suspend to RAM state. Active-low output. An inverted O 3.3VSB copy of SUS_S3# on the carrier board (also known as “PS_ON”) may be used to enable the non-standby power on a typical ATX power supply.
  • Page 28: Cd Signal Descriptions

    3.4. CD Signal Descriptions 3.4.1. USB 3.0 Extension Signal Pin # Description PU/PD Comment USB_SSRX0- Additional Receive signal differential pairs for the I PCIE AC coupled off module USB_SSRX0+ SuperSpeed USB data path on USB0 USB_SSTX0- Additional Transmit signal differential pairs for the O PCIE AC coupled on module USB_SSTX0+...
  • Page 29: Ddi Channels

    Express-BL 3.4.3. DDI Channels DDI 1 Signal Description PU/PD Comment DDI1_PAIR0+ Digital Display Interface1 differential pairs O PCIE Pair 4 to Pair 6 DDI1_PAIR0- Not supported DDI1_PAIR1+ DDI1_PAIR1- DDI1_PAIR2+ DDI1_PAIR2- DDI1_PAIR3+ DDI1_PAIR3- DDI1_PAIR4+ DDI1_PAIR4- DDI1_PAIR5+ DDI1_PAIR5- DDI1_PAIR6+ DDI1_PAIR6- DDI1_HPD Digital Display Interface Hot-Plug Detect I 3.3V PD 100K DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+...
  • Page 30 DDI 2 Signal Description PU/PD Comment DDI2_PAIR0+ Digital Display Interface2 differential pairs O PCIE DDI2_PAIR0- DDI2_PAIR1+ DDI2_PAIR1- DDI2_PAIR2+ DDI2_PAIR2- DDI2_PAIR3+ DDI2_PAIR3- DDI2_HPD I 3.3V PD 100K DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ IF DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL is floating I/O PCIE PD 100K DP2_AUX+ IF DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL pulled high I/O OD 3.3V HDMI2_CTRLCLK PU 2.2K 3.3V when...
  • Page 31: Ddi To Dp/Hdmi Mapping

    Express-BL 3.4.4. DDI to DP/HDMI Mapping Pin Name HDMI \ DVI DDI1_PAIR0+ DP1_LANE0+ TMDS1_DATA2+ DDI1_PAIR0- DP1_LANE0- TMDS1_DATA2- DDI1_PAIR1+ DP1_LANE1+ TMDS1_DATA1+ DDI1_PAIR1- DP1_LANE1- TMDS1_DATA1- DDI1_PAIR2+ DP1_LANE2+ TMDS1_DATA0+ DDI1_PAIR2- DP1_LANE2- TMDS1_DATA0- DDI1_PAIR3+ DP1_LANE3+ TMDS1_CLK+ DDI1_PAIR3- DP1_LANE3- TMDS1_CLK- DDI1_PAIR4+ DDI1_PAIR4- DDI1_PAIR5+ DDI1_PAIR5- DDI1_PAIR6+ DDI1_PAIR6- DDI1_HPD DP1_HPD...
  • Page 32: Pci Express Graphics X16 (Peg)

    3.4.5. PCI Express Graphics x16 (PEG) Signal Description PU/PD Comment PEG_RX0+ PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs. I PCIE AC couple off module PEG_RX0- PEG_RX1+ PEG_RX1- PEG_RX2+ PEG_RX2- PEG_RX3+ PEG_RX3- PEG_RX4+ PEG_RX4- PEG_RX5+ PEG_RX5- PEG_RX6+ PEG_RX6- PEG_RX7+ PEG_RX7- PEG_RX8+ PEG_RX8- PEG_RX9+ PEG_RX9- PEG_RX10+...
  • Page 33: Module Type Definition

    Express-BL 3.4.6. Module Type Definition Signal Pin # Description Comment TYPE0# The TYPE pins indicate to the Carrier Board the Pin-out Type that is implemented on Type 6 TYPE1# the module. The pins are tied on the module to either ground (GND) or are no- TYPE2# connects (NC).
  • Page 34: Module Interfaces And Configuration

    4. Module Interfaces and Configuration This chapter describes connectors and pinouts, LEDs and switches that are used on the module but are not included in the standard PICMG specification. 4.1. Connector, Switch and LED Locations BIOS Defaults Reset Switch 4-pin 40-pin Multi- Purpose 4.1.1.
  • Page 35: 40-Pin Multipurpose Connector

    Express-BL 4.2. 40-pin Multipurpose Connector FPC Connector type: FCI 59GF Flex 10042867 Pin Orientation: Pin Definitions (on COMe module) Interface Signal Remark Interface Signal Remark VCC_SPI_IN SPI Power Input from flash tool to BMC Program TXD6 Program module. HW need add MOS FET interface interface to switch SPI power for SPI ROM...
  • Page 36: Status Leds

    4.3. Status LEDs To facilitate easier maintenance, status LED’s are mounted on the board. LED1 LED2 LED3 LED Descriptions: Name Color Connection Function LED1 Blue BMC output Power Sequence Status Code (BMC) Power Changes, RESET (see 5.1.4 Exception Codes below) LED2 Green Power Source 3Vcc...
  • Page 37: Fan Connector

    Express-BL 4.4. Fan Connector Connector Type: JVE 24W1125A-04M00 Pin Orientation: 1 2 3 4 Pin Definitions: Signal FAN_PWMOUT FAN_TACHIN Ground Page 37...
  • Page 38: Bios Setup Defaults Reset Button

    4.5. BIOS Setup Defaults Reset Button To perform a hardware reset of BIOS default settings, perform the following steps: Shut down the system. Press the BIOS Setup Defaults Reset Button continuously and boot up the system. You can release the button when the BIOS prompt screen appears The BIOS prompt screen will display a confirmation that BIOS defaults have been reset and request that you reboot the system.
  • Page 39: Express-Bl Switch Settings

    Express-BL 4.6. Express-BL Switch Settings 4.6.1. Switch Locations PCI Express Configuration Switch BIOS Select and Mode Configuration Switch Page 39...
  • Page 40: Pci Express Configuration Switch

    4.6.2. PCI Express Configuration Switch The PCI Express Configuration Switch allows you to configure the PCI Express x16 lanes from the CPU as 1 PCIe x16, 2 PCIe x8, or 1 PCIe x8 + 2 PCIe x4. Mode Pin 1 Pin 2 1x PCIe x16 (default) 2x PCIe x8...
  • Page 41: Pcie X16-To-Two-X8 Adapter Card

    Express-BL 4.7. PCIe x16-to-two-x8 Adapter Card The Express-BL can be used with the PCIe x16-to-two-x8 Adapter Card on the Express-BASE6 Reference Carrier to support bifurbication of the CPU's PEG interface (PCIe x16). The card reroutes the PCIe x16 to two x8 and allows testing of two independent PCIe add-on cards with x8/x4/x2/x1 width.
  • Page 42: Smart Embedded Management Agent (Sema)

    5. Smart Embedded Management Agent (SEMA) The onboard microcontroller (BMC) implements power sequencing and Smart Embedded Management Agent (SEMA) functionality. The microcontroller communicates via the System Management Bus with the CPU/chipset. The following functions are implemented Total operating hours counter counts the number of hours the module has been run in minutes. On-time minutes counter counts the seconds since last system start.
  • Page 43: Board Specific Sema Functions

    Express-BL 5.1. Board Specific SEMA Functions 5.1.1. Voltages The BMC of the Express-BL implements a voltage monitor and samples several onboard voltages. The voltages can be read by calling the SEMA function “Get Voltages”. The function returns a 16-bit value divided into high-byte (MSB) and low-byte (LSB). ADC Channel Voltage Name Voltage Formula [V]...
  • Page 44: Exception Codes

    5.1.4. Exception Codes In case of an error, the BMC drives a blinking code on the blue Status LED (LED1). The same error code is also reported by the BMC Flags register. The Exception Code is not stored in the Flash Storage and is cleared when the power is removed. Therefore, a “Clear Exception Code”...
  • Page 45: System Resources

    Express-BL 6. System Resources 6.1. System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) Size Description (4GB-2MB) FFE00000 – FFFFFFFF 2 MB High BIOS Area (4GB-18MB) – (4GB-17MB-1) FEE00000 – FEEFFFFF 1 MB MSI Interrupts (4GB-20MB) – (4GB-19MB-1) FEC00000 – FECFFFFF 1 MB APIC Configuration Space 15MB –...
  • Page 46: I/O Map

    6.3. I/O Map Hex Range Device 000-01F DMA Controller 020-02D and 030-03F Interrupt controller 1, 8259 equivalent LPC SIO () configuration index/data registers 02E-02F 040-043 Timer, 8254-2 equivalent 04e-04f LPC SIO () configuration index/data registers 050-053 Timer, 8254-2 equivalent 060, 064, 8742 equivalent (keyboard) NMI control and status 070-077...
  • Page 47: Interrupt Request (Irq) Lines

    Express-BL Hex Range Device 4D0,4D1 Interrupt controller CF8-CFB PCI configuration address register (32 bit I/O only) Reset Control register (8 bit I/O) CFC-CFF PCI configuration data register F040 Smbus base address for SB. 1C00 GPIO Base Address for SB 1800 PM (ACPI) Base Address for SB 1860 Alias for ICH TCO base address.
  • Page 48: Apic Mode

    6.4.2. APIC Mode IRQ# Typical Intterupt Resource Connected to Pin Available Counter 0 Keyboard controller IRQ1 via SERIRQ Cascade interrupt from slave PIC Serial Port 2 (COM2) IRQ3 via SERIRQ Note (1) Serial Port 1 (COM1 IRQ4 via SERIRQ Note (1) Note (1) Note (1) Note (1)
  • Page 49: Pci Configuration Space Map

    Express-BL 6.5. PCI Configuration Space Map Bus Number Device Number Function Number Routing Description Intel host Bridge Internal Intel P.E.G Controller Internal Intel I.G.D Internal HD Audio Device Internal Instel Smart Sound Technology Controller Internal xHCI Controller Internal Intel Serial I/O DMA Controller Internal Intel Serial I/O I2C Controller #0 Internal...
  • Page 50: Pci Interrupt Routing Map

    6.6. PCI Interrupt Routing Map P.E.G Root xHCI IDE-R HD Audio Line Port Controller Controller #1 Controller #2 Controller Controller Int0 INTA:16 INTA:16 INTA:16 INTE:20 INTG:22 Int1 INTB:17 INTD:19 Int2 INTC:18 INTC:18 Int3 INTD:19 INTB:17 PCIE PCIE PCIE PCIE PCIE PCIE PCIE PCIE...
  • Page 51: Bios Setup

    Express-BL 7. BIOS Setup 7.1. Menu Structure This section presents the six primary menus of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the following table as a quick reference for the contents of the BIOS Setup Utility. The subsections in this section describe the submenus and setting options for each menu item. The default setting options are presented in bold, and the function of each setting is described in the right hand column of the respective table.
  • Page 52: Main

    7.2. Main The Main Menu provides read-only information about your system and also allows you to set the System Date and Time. Refer to the tables below the screen shot of this menu for details of the submenus and settings. 7.2.1.
  • Page 53: System Management

    Express-BL 7.2.3.1. PCH Information System Management Feature Options Description System Management Info only Version Info only Display version. 7.2.4. System Management 7.2.4.1. System Management > Board Information Board Information Info only Description SMC Firmware Read only Display SMC Firmware. Build Date Read only Display SMC firmware build date.
  • Page 54 7.2.4.3. System Management > Power Consumption Feature Options Description Power Consumption Info only Current Input Current Read only Display input current. Current Input Power Read only Display input power. V3.30 Read only Display actual voltage of the V3.30. V1.05 Read only Display actual voltage of the V1.05.
  • Page 55 Express-BL 7.2.4.6. System Management > Power Up Feature Options Description Power Up Info only Power Up watchdog Enabled The Power-Up Watchdog resets the system after a certain Disabled amount of time after power-up. Attention: F12 disables the Power Up Watchdog. ECO Mode Disabled Reduces the power consumption of the system.
  • Page 56: System Date And Time

    7.2.5. System Date and Time Feature Options Description System Date Weekday, MM/DD/YYYY Requires the alpha-numeric entry of the day of the week, day of the month, calendar month, and all 4 digits of the year, indicating the century and year (Fri XX/XX/20XX) System Time HH/MM/SS Presented as a 24-hour clock setting in hours, minutes, and seconds...
  • Page 57: Advanced

    Express-BL 7.3. Advanced This menu contains the settings for most of the user interfaces in the system 7.3.1. Feature Options Description Info only Manufacturer, model, speed CPU Signature Info only Display CPU Signature. Processor Family Info only Display Processor Family. Microcode Patch Info only Display Microcode Patch.
  • Page 58: Memory

    Feature Options Description CPU C3 Report Disabled Enable/Disable CPU C3 report to OS. Enabled CPU C6 Report Disabled Enable/Disable CPU C6 report to OS. Enabled CPU C7 Report Disabled Enable/Disable CPU C7 report to OS. CPU C7 CPU C7S Configurable TDP TDP Nominal Allow reconfiguration of TDP levels base on current power and thermal delivery capabilities of the system.
  • Page 59: Graphics

    Express-BL 7.3.3. Graphics Feature Options Description Graphics Configuration Info only IGFX VBIOS Version Info only Display VBIOS Version. IGfx Frequency Info only Display IGfx Frequency. Graphics Turbo IMON Current Number entry field Graphics turbo IMON current values supported (14-31). Primary Display Auto Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display Or select SG for Switchable Gfx.
  • Page 60: Sata

    Feature Options Description GTT LVDS/eDP Backlight Control Actual backlight value in percent of the maximum setting. 100% DDI function choose Display Port Select DDI function choose to display port or HDMI. HDMI Primary IGFX Boot Display VBIOS Default Select the Video Device which will be activated during POS. Select Secondary Display Disabled Select Secondary Display Device.
  • Page 61 Express-BL Feature Options Description Aggressive LPM Support Enabled Enable PCH to aggressively enter link power state. Disabled SATA Controller Speed Default Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support. Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 SATA Port Configuration Submenu Software Feature Mask Configuration Info only RAID0 Enabled...
  • Page 62: Usb

    7.3.5. Feature Options Description USB Module Version Info only USB Devices Info only X Drive, X Keyboards, X Mouse, X Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Enables legacy USB support. Disabled Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
  • Page 63: Network

    Express-BL 7.3.6. Network Feature Options Description Network Stack Info only Network Stack Enabled Enable/Disable UEFI network stack. Disabled PCH LAN Controller Enabled Enable/Disable onboard NIC. Disabled Wake on LAN Enabled Enable/Disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake On Disabled LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.
  • Page 64: Pci And Pcie

    7.3.7. PCI and PCIe Feature Options Description PCI Common Settings Info only PCI Latency Timer 32 PCI Bus Clocks Select the PCI latency defined in PCI Bus clock cycles 64 PCI Bus Clocks 96 PCI Bus Clocks 128 PCI Bus Clocks 160 PCI Bus Clocks 192 PCI Bus Clocks 224 PCI Bus Clocks...
  • Page 65 Express-BL Feature Options Description Restore PCIE Registers Enabled On non-PCI Express aware OS's (Pre Windows Vista) some devices Disabled may not be correctly reinitialized after S3. Enabling this restors PCI Express device configurations on S3 resume. Warning: Enabling this may cause issues with other hardware after S3 resume. PEG Configuration (System Agent) Submenu PCH-PCIe Configuration...
  • Page 66 7.3.7.2. PCI and PCIe > PCH-PCIe Configuration Feature Options Description PCH-PCIe Configuration Info only PCI Express Clock Gating Disabled Enable/Disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Enable DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled The control of Active State Power Management on both NB side and SB side of the DMI Link.
  • Page 67: Super Io

    Express-BL Feature Options Description SENFE Disabled Enable/Disable Root PCI Express System Error on Non- Fatal Error. Enable SECE Disabled Enable/Disable Root PCI Express System Error on Correctable Error. Enable PME SCI Disabled Enable/Disable PCI Express PME SCI. Enable Hot Plug Disabled Enable/Disable PCI Express Hot Plug.
  • Page 68 Feature Options Description Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Enabled Enable/Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled IO=2F8h; IRQ=4 Device Settings Fixed configuration of serial port. Auto Change Settings Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=3E8h;...
  • Page 69: Acpi And Power Management

    Express-BL 7.3.9. ACPI and Power Management Feature Options Description ACPI and Power Management Info only Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Enabled Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Disabled Enable Hibernation Enabled Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep Disabled State).
  • Page 70 7.3.11.1. Serial Port Console > Console Redirection Settings Feature Options Description Console Redirection Settings Info only Terminal Type VT100 Emulation: ANSI: Extended ASCII char set. VT100: ASCII char set. VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, VT100+ etc. VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto VT-UTF8 1 or more bytes.
  • Page 71: Thermal

    Express-BL Feature Options Description ICC Overclocking Lib Info only Clock3 Submenu *Note1 CLKRUN# Logic Enabled Enable the CLKRUN# logic to stop the PCI clock. Disabled Note1: The item is view only in standard BIOS default, the options can be opened by customer request if neccessary. 7.3.11.3.
  • Page 72: Miscellaneous

    Feature Options Description 50 C Point Fan Speed. 60 C 70 C BMC Default Passive Trip Point Disabled This value controls the temperature of the ACPI Passive Trip Point - the point in which the OS will begin throttling the processor. 80 C 90 C Passive TC1 Value...
  • Page 73: Boot

    Express-BL 7.4. Boot 7.4.1. Boot Configuration Feature Options Description Boot Configuration Info only Setup Prompt Timeout Enable/Disable the onboard SATA controllers. Bootup NumLock State Select SATA controller mode. Quiet Boot Disabled Enable/Disable the PATA port. In fact this enables or disables the SATA channel on which the onboard SATA to PATA converter is Enabled attached.
  • Page 74: Security

    7.5. Security 7.5.1. Password Description Feature Options Description Administrator Password Enter password User Password Enter password HDD Security Configuration: Info only Px: xxxxxxxx Info only 7.6. Save & Exit 7.6.1. Reset Options Feature Options Description Save Changes and Reset Save changes and reset the Save Changes and Reset system.
  • Page 75: Bios Checkpoints, Beep Codes

    Express-BL 8. BIOS Checkpoints, Beep Codes This section of this document lists checkpoints and beep codes generated by AMI Aptio BIOS. The checkpoints defined in this document are inherent to the AMIBIOS generic core, and do not include any chipset or board specific checkpoint definitions. Checkpoints and Beep Codes Definition A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h.
  • Page 76: Status Code Ranges

    8.1. Status Code Ranges Status Code Description Range 0x01 – 0x0F SEC Status Codes & Errors 0x10 – 0x2F PEI execution up to and including memory detection 0x30 – 0x4F PEI execution after memory detection 0x50 – 0x5F PEI errors 0x60 –...
  • Page 77: Sec Beep Codes

    Express-BL 8.2.2. SEC Beep Codes None 8.2.3. PEI Status Codes Status Code Description Progress Codes 0x10 PEI Core is started 0x11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 0x12 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x13 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x15...
  • Page 78 Status Code Description 0x3C Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 0x3D Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 0x3E Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 0x3F-0x4E OEM post memory initialization codes 0x4F DXE IPL is started PEI Error Codes 0x50 Memory initialization error.
  • Page 79: Pei Beep Codes

    Express-BL Status Code Description 0xF2 Recovery process started 0xF3 Recovery firmware image is found 0xF4 Recovery firmware image is loaded 0xF5-0xF7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery Error Codes 0xF8 Recovery PPI is not available 0xF9 Recovery capsule is not found 0xFA Invalid recovery capsule 0xFB –...
  • Page 80 Status Code Description 0x6C North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific) 0x6D North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific) 0x6E North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific) 0x6F North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific) 0x70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started 0x71 South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started...
  • Page 81 Express-BL Status Code Description 0xA6 SCSI Detect 0xA7 SCSI Enable 0xA8 Setup Verifying Password 0xA9 Start of Setup 0xAA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 0xAB Setup Input Wait 0xAC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 0xAD Ready To Boot event 0xAE...
  • Page 82: Dxe Beep Codes

    8.2.6. DXE Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Platform PCI resource requirements cannot be met 8.2.7.
  • Page 83: Mechanical Information

    Express-BL 9. Mechanical Information 9.1. Board-to-Board Connectors To allow for different stacking heights, the receptacles for COM Express carrier boards are available in two heights: 5 mm and 8 mm. When 5 mm receptacles are chosen, the carrier board should be free of components. Tyco 3-1827253-6 Foxconn QT002206-2131-3H •...
  • Page 84: Thermal Solution (Pm Check)

    9.2. Thermal Solution (PM check) 9.2.1. Heat Spreaders The function of the heat spreader is to ensure an identical mechanical profile for all COM Express modules. By using a heat spreader, the thermal solution that is built on top of the module is compatible with all COM Express modules. 9.2.2.
  • Page 85 Express-BL Step 3: Assemble the heatsink onto the COM Express module. Use the three M2.5, L=6mm screws provided to fasten the heatsink to the module. Step 4: Place the COM Express module and heatsink assembly onto the connectors on the carrier board as shown. Then press down on the module until it is firmly seated on the carrier board.
  • Page 86 Step 6: If you are installing a heatsink with a fan, plug the fan connector into the carrier board as shown. Page 86...
  • Page 87: Mounting Methods

    Express-BL 9.3. Mounting Methods There are several standard ways to mount the COM Express module with a thermal solution onto a carrier board. In addition to the choice of 5 mm or 8mm board-to-board connectors, there is the choice of Top and Bottom mounting. In Top mounting, the threaded standoffs are on the carrier board and the thermal solution is equipped with through-hole standoffs.
  • Page 88: Standoff Types

    9.4. Standoff Types The standoffs available for Top and Bottom mounting methods are shown below. Note that threaded standoffs are DIP type and through- hole standoffs are SMT type. Other types not listed are available upon request. 5mm through-hole standoff (SMT type) 5mm threaded standoff (DIP type) P/N: 33-72000-0050 P/N: 33-72016-0050...
  • Page 89: Safety Instructions

    Express-BL Safety Instructions Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. • Please read these safety instructions carefully. • Please keep this User‘s Manual for later reference. •...
  • Page 90: Getting Service

    San Jose, CA 95138, USA Tel: +1-408-360-0200 Toll Free: +1-800-966-5200 (USA only) Fax: +1-408-360-0222 Email: info@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd. Address: 300 Fang Chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New Area Shanghai, 201203 China Tel: +86-21-5132-8988 Fax: +86-21-5132-3588 Email: market@adlinktech.com...

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