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ASB200-915 3.5” Slim & Disk-Size SBC System User’s Manual Version 1.0b (Oct. 2019)
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Compliance This product has passed CE tests for environmental specifications and limits. This product is in accordance with the directives of the Union European (EU). If users modify and/or install other devices in this equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important Safety Information Carefully read the precautions before using the device. Environmental conditions: • Lay the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface in case the device may fall, causing serious damage. • Slots and openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if internal lithium-ion battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Warranty Policy • IBASE standard products: 24-month (2-year) warranty from the date of shipment.
Table of Contents Compliance..................... iii Important Safety Information ................ iv WARNING ....................... iv CAUTION ......................v Warranty Policy ....................v Technical Support & Services ............... v Chapter 1 General Information ..............1 Introduction ....................2 Features ....................2 Packing List ..................... 3 Optional Accessories ................
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Connectors Quick Reference ..............30 2.5.1 SATA III Connector (CN1, CN2) ..........31 2.5.2 Dual LAN Ports (GbE) (CN3) ..........31 2.5.3 eDP Connector (CN4) ............31 2.5.4 USB 3.0 Connector (CN5, CN6) ..........32 2.5.5 COM1 (RJ50) RS-232/422/485 Port (CN7) ......32 2.5.6 DisplayPort (CN8) ..............
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4.4.5 Fintek Super IO Configuration ..........67 4.4.6 Fintek Hardware Monitor ............72 4.4.7 CPU Configuration ..............73 4.4.8 SATA Configuration ..............74 4.4.9 CSM Configuration ..............75 4.4.10 USB Configuration ..............77 Chipset Settings ..................79 4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ..........80 4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration ..............
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Optional Accessories • Specifications • Overview • Dimensions...
1.1 Introduction The ASB200-915 is a product series of IBASE embedded computing system, applicable to thin clients, smart industrial automation or controller, and retail ® equipment. It is a compact and fanless design with an Intel Gen. Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 U-series processor. This product also features iSMART that allows the device capable of auto-scheduling for general applications and gives energy savings on power.
General Information 1.3 Packing List Your ASB200-915 package should include the items listed below. If any of the items below is missing, contact the distributor or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. • ASB200-915 • Power Adapter (either with a 3-pin terminal block or a locking DC jack) •...
1.5 Specifications Product Name ASB200-915 System Motherboard IB915AF-6600 IB915AF-6300 IB915AF-6100 • Windows 7 (32-bit) Operating System • Linux ® ® ® Intel Gen. Intel Gen. Intel Gen. Core™ i7-6600U Core™ i5-6300U Core™ i3-6100U CPU Speed 2.6 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.3 GHz Memory 2 x DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM 2GB, expandable to 16 GB Storage...
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General Information 4 x COM ports: • COM1 port through RJ50 connector (RS-232/422/485, Serial selectable from BIOS) • COM2/3/4 port through DB9 connector (RS-232 only) Digital I/O 4-In & 4-Out Display 1 x DisplayPort • 1 x Microphone input • Audio Jack 1 x Line-out •...
1.6 Overview Front View No. Name Name Digital I/O Connector USB 2.0 Ports Microphone Input Power Button Line-In HDD LED Indicator Line-Out ASB200-915 User Manual...
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General Information Rear View No. Name Name Antenna Holes USB 3.1 Type-C COM1 (RJ50) RS-232/422/485 DC-In Power Connector Port COM2 / COM3 / COM4 (DB-9) DisplayPort RS-232 Ports LAN Ports (GbE) Wall Mount Kit USB 3.0 Ports ASB200-915 User Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration The information provided in this chapter includes: • Essential installations before you begin • Information and locations of connectors...
Hardware Configuration 2.1 Essential Installations Before You Begin Before installations, you need to disassemble the device cover by loosen 6 screws from the device and pull out the cover. ASB200-915 User Manual...
2.1.1 HDD Installation If you need to install or replace an SSD or a HDD, follow the instructions below for installation after you disassemble the device cover. 1. Loosen 4 screws below. 2. Attach your SSD / HDD and tighten these screws. ASB200-915 User Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.1.2 Memory Installation There are two SO-DIMM DDR3L memory slots inside ASB200-915 and the maximum memory is expandable up to 16 GB. If you need to install or replace a memory module, follow the instructions below. 1. Locate the memory slot on the board. 2.
2.1.3 Mini-PCIe Card Installation If you need to use a mini-PCIe card for expansion slots, follow the instructions below for installation after you disassemble the device cover and the internal PCB bracket. 1. Align the key of the mini-PCIe card to the mini-PCIe interface, and insert the card slantwise.
Hardware Configuration 2.1.4 WiFi / 3G / 4G Antenna Installation Thread the WiFi / 3G / 4G antenna cable through an antenna hole. Then fasten the antenna as shown below. Info: The diameter of the nut is around 6.35 mm (0.25”-36UNC). ASB200-915 User Manual...
2.1.6 Wall Mount Installation Note: Before mounting the system on wall, ensure that you are following all applicable building and electric codes. Requirements When mounting, ensure that you have enough room for power and signal cable routing, and have good ventilation for power adapter. The method of mounting must be able to support weight of the ASB200-915 plus the suspension weight of all the cables to be attached to the system.
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Hardware Configuration Wall mount installation instructions: 1. Attach the mounting brackets to your ASB200-915, and secure with the supplied 4 screws. 2. Prepare at least 4 screws (M3) to install the device on wall . You can install ASB200-915 on plastic (LCD monitor), wood, drywall surface over studs, or a solid concrete or metal plane directly.
2.1.8 Pinout for COM Ports, DC Power & Digital I/O Connectors • COM1 (RJ50) RS232/422/485 Port COM1 port is jumper-less and configurable in BIOS. Assigment Assigment DSR, Data set ready DCD, Data carrier detect Ground DTR, Data terminal ready Ground CTS, Clear to send TXD, Transmit data RTS, Request to send...
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Hardware Configuration • COM2 / COM3 / COM4 (DB-9) RS-232 Ports Assigment Assigment DCD, Data carrier detect DSR, Data set ready RXD, Receive data RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator Ground •...
2.2 Setting the Jumpers Set up and configure your ASB200-915 by using jumpers for various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your use. 2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers Jumpers are short-length conductors consisting of several metal pins with a non-conductive base mounted on the circuit board.
Hardware Configuration 2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference Function Connector Name Page LVDS Panel Brightness Control Selection LVDS Panel Power Selection J2, JP6 ME Register Clearance CMOS Data Clearance Factory Use Only JP4, JP5 2.4.1 LVDS Panel Brightness Control Selection (JP1) Function Pin closed Illustration 3.3V...
Hardware Configuration 2.4.3 ME Register Clearance (J7) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear ME 2.4.4 CMOS Data Clearance (J8) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear CMOS ASB200-915 User Manual...
2.5.16 COM3 & COM4 Connectors (J14, J17) J17: COM4 J14: COM3 Assigment Assigment DCD, Data carrier detect DSR, Data set ready RXD, Receive data RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator Ground Not used 2.5.17...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.18 COM2 Connector (J16) Assigment Assigment DCD, Data carrier detect DSR, Data set ready RXD, Receive data RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator Ground Not Used 2.5.19 Digital I/O Connector (J18) Assigment...
3.1 Introduction This section describes the installation procedures for software drivers. The software drivers are in a disk enclosed with the product package. If you find anything missing, please contact the distributor where you made the purchase. Note: After installing your Windows operating system, you must install the ®...
Driver Installation ® 3.2 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ® The Intel Chipset drivers should be installed first before the software drivers to install INF files for Plug & Play function for the chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1.
3.3 VGA Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake-U Chipset Drivers . 2. Click Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver . ASB200-915 User Manual...
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Driver Installation 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. Click Yes to agree with the license agreement and click Install for installation. 5. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. ASB200-915 User Manual...
3.4 HD Audio Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylate-U Chipset Drivers . 2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver . ASB200-915 User Manual...
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Driver Installation 3. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next for installation. 4. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. ASB200-915 User Manual...
3.5 LAN Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the product. Click LAN Card and then Intel(R) Skylake-U Chipset Drivers 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers. . ASB200-915 User Manual...
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Driver Installation 3. Click Install Drivers and Software. . 4. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 5. Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue. ASB200-915 User Manual...
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6. Tick the checkbox for Drivers to select the related drivers and click Next . 7. When the wizard is ready for installation, click Install . 8. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. ASB200-915 User Manual...
Driver Installation ® 3.6 Intel Management Engine Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake-U Chipset Drivers . 2. Click Intel(R) ME 11.x Drivers . ASB200-915 User Manual...
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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. Accept the licence agreement and click Next to continue. 5. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. ASB200-915 User Manual...
Driver Installation 3.7 USB 3.0 Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake-U Chipset Drivers . 2. Click Intel(R) USB 3.0 Drivers . ASB200-915 User Manual...
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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue. 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next for installation. 6. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect.
Driver Installation 3.8 USB 3.1 Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake-U Chipset Drivers . 2. Click ASMedia USB 3.1 Drivers . ASB200-915 User Manual...
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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. ASB200-915 User Manual...
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup This chapter the different settings available in the AMI describes BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • Main Settings • Advanced Settings • Chipset Settings • Security Settings •...
4.1 Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in the ROM of your computer system supports Intel® processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also provides password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
BIOS Setup 4.3 Main Settings BIOS Setting Description System Language Choose the system default language. System Date Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. System Time Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements.
4.4 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. ASB200-915 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 4.4.1 ACPI Settings BIOS Setting Description Enable Hibernation Enables / Disables the system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State Selects a ACPI sleep state for the system to enter.
4.4.2 LVDS (eDP/DP) Configuration BIOS Setting Description LVDS (eDP/DP) Support Enables / Disables LVDS (eDP/DP). Panel Color Depth Sets a panel color depth of 18 bit or 24 bit (VESA/JEIDA). LVDS Channel Type Selects the LVDS channel as single or dual channel.
4.4.3 iSmart Controller BIOS Setting Description Power-On after Power Enables / Disables the system to be turned on failure automatically after a power failure. Power Resume Delay Enables / Disables to delay the time for system to turn on. ASB200-915 User Manual...
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BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Description Power Resume Delay Sets the delay timer for the system to resume Value (Seconds) power if power failure occurs. The minimum delay timer is 5 seconds, and the maximum is 255 seconds. Temperature Guardian Generate the reset signal when system hands up on POST.
4.4.4 AMT Configuration BIOS Setting Description Intel AMT Enables / Disables Intel(R) Active Management Tecnology BIOS Extension. Note: iAMT H/W is alwas enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device. BIOS Hotkey Pressed OEMFlag Bit 1: enables or disables BIOS hotkey press.
BIOS Setup 4.4.5 Fintek Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Port Configuration Sets Parameters of Serial Ports. You can enable / disable the serial port and select an optimal settings for the Super IO device. ASB200-915 User Manual...
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4.4.5.1. Serial Port 1 Configuration BIOS Setting Description Change Settings Selects an optimal settings for the Super I/O device. Options: • Auto • IO=3F8h ; IRQ=4 • IO=3F8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • IO=2F8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 •...
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BIOS Setup 4.4.5.2. Serial Port 2 Configuration BIOS Setting Description Change Settings Selects an optimal settings for the Super I/O device. Options: • Auto • IO=2F8h ; IRQ=3 • IO=3F8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 •...
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4.4.5.3. Serial Port 3 Configuration BIOS Setting Description Change Settings Selects an optimal settings for the Super I/O device. Options: • Auto • IO=3E8h ; IRQ=7 • IO=3E8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • IO=2E8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 •...
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BIOS Setup 4.4.5.4. Serial Port 4 Configuration BIOS Setting Description Change Settings Selects an optimal settings for the Super I/O device. Options: • Auto • IO=2E8h ; IRQ=7 • IO=3E8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 •...
4.4.6 Fintek Hardware Monitor BIOS Setting Description Shutdown Temperature This field enables or disables the Shutdown Temperature Options: Disabled (default),. 70 ℃ , 75 ℃ , 80 ℃ , 85 ℃ , 90 ℃ , 95 ℃ Temperatures / Voltages These fields are the parameters of the hardware monitoring function feature of the motherboard.
BIOS Setup 4.4.7 CPU Configuration BIOS Setting Description Intel(R) SpeedStep (tm) Enables / Disables the function to allow more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Turbo Mode Enables / Disables Turbo Mode. ASB200-915 User Manual...
4.4.8 SATA Configuration BIOS Setting Description SATA Controller(s) Enables / Disables SATA device. SATA Mode Selection Selects IDE / AHCI Mode. SATA Controller Speed Selects the SATA controller speed as Default / Gen1 / Gen2 / Gen3. Serial ATA Port 0~5 Enables / Disables Serial Port 0 ~ 5.
BIOS Setup 4.4.9 CSM Configuration BIOS Setting Description CSM Support Enables / Disables CSM support. • GateA20 Active The option Upon Request disables GA20 when using BIOS services. • The option Always cannot disable GA20, but is useful when any RT code is executed above 1 MB.
BIOS Setup 4.4.10 USB Configuration BIOS Setting Description Legacy USB Support Enables / Disables Legacy USB support. • Auto disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. • Disable keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. XHCI Hand-pff This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
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BIOS Setting Description Device power-up delay The maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Auto uses default value. For a Root port, it is 100 ms. For a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration BIOS Setting Description Primary Display Selects which of IGFX / PEG / PCI Grapihcs device should be primary display or SG for switchable Gfx. Options: Auto, IGFX, PCIE, SG Primary PEG Selects PEG0 / PEG1 / PEG2 / PEG3 Graphics device should be primary PEG.
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BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Description Aperture Size Selects the Aperture Size. Options: 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 / 2048 / 4096 Note: Above 4 GB MMIO BIOS assignment is automatically enabled when selecting 2048 MB aperture. To use this feature, be sure to disable CSM support.
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BIOS Setting Description LCD Panel Type Selects a LCD panel type used by the internal graphics device. Options: VBIOS Default, 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 678, 1280 x 1024, 1400 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1366 x 768, 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1200, 1440 x 900, 1600 x 900, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 800, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536 Panel Scaling...
BIOS Setup 4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Wake on LAN Enables / Disables integrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake on LAN cannot be disabled if ME is at Sx state.) SLP_LAN# Low on DC Enables / Disables SLP_LAN# Low on DC Power Power.
4.6 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Password Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. User Password Sets a user password. ASB200-915 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 4.7 Boot Settings BIOS Setting Description Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Selects the keyboard NumLock state. Quiet Boot Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. Fast Boot Enables / Disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch the...
BIOS Setup 4.8 Save & Exit Settings BIOS Setting Description Save Changes and Exit Exits system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exits system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Resets the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Resets system setup without saving any Reset...
Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • I/O Port Address Map • Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) • Watchdog Timer Configuration...
Appendix A. I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used. Address Device Description 0x00000020-0x00000021 Programmable interrupt controller 0x00000024-0x00000025...
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Appendix Address Device Description 0x0000F080-0x0000F083 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x0000F060-0x0000F07F Standard SATA AHCI Controller ASB200-915 User Manual...
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board. Level Function IRQ 0 System timer IRQ 1 Standard PS/2 Keyboard IRQ 3 Communications Port (COM2) IRQ 4...
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Appendix Level Function IRQ 4294967292 Standard SATA AHCI Controller IRQ 4294967293 Intel(R) 100 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #11 - 9D1A IRQ 4294967294 Intel(R) 100 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #1 - 9D10 ASB200-915 User Manual...
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration The Watchdog Timer (WDT) is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The WDT is suitable for the use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock.
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//--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE. //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #include "F81866.H" #include <dos.h>...
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Appendix outportb(F81866_DATA_PORT, LD); Lock_F81866(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void Set_F81866_Reg( unsigned char REG, unsigned char DATA) Unlock_F81866(); outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, REG); outportb(F81866_DATA_PORT, DATA); Lock_F81866(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Get_F81866_Reg(unsigned char REG) unsigned char Result; Unlock_F81866(); outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(F81866_DATA_PORT); Lock_F81866(); return Result; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE.