Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual is included in the DVD. To view the user’s manual in the DVD, It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even insert the DVD into a DVD-ROM drive.
About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • One SD100-H110/Q170 motherboard • One COM port cable • One Serial ATA data cable •...
Chapter 1 Features • Wake-On-LAN • Watchdog Timer This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man- The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear”...
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Chapter 1 • Power Failure Recovery When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually or let the system power-on automatically. • USB The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmis- sion speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s) and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s).
USB 3.0 Intel WGI211AT LAN 2 USB 3-4 USB 3.0 +12V Line-out Power Mic-in S/PDIF System Fan 2 Features Buzzer • Two 260-pin SODIMM up to 32GB Realtek ALC888 PCIe x16 • Dual Channel DDR4 1866/2133MHz Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
DIMMs. Not all slots need to be populated. Ejector tab Ejector tab DIMMs of the same memory configuration Dual Channel are on different channels. 5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket. Notch Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place. Protective Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
4. Unlock the socket by push- ing the load lever down, moving it sideways until it Protective cap is released from the reten- tion tab; then lift the load lever up. Load lever Retention tab Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
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Alignment key The CPU’s notch will at the same time fit into the socket’s alignment key. Alignment key Important: The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
CPU fan connector Mounting hole tem board, must match the 4 mounting holes around the socket. 3. Orient the heat sink such that the CPU fan’s cable is nearest the CPU fan con- nector. CPU fan connector Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
2. Set JP4 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP4 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On. 3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
JP6 (for COM 1) and JP8 (for COM 2) are used to configure Serial COM ports to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin functions of Com 1 and COM 2 will vary according to JP6’s and JP8’s setting respectively. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
1-2 On: Mini PCIe (default) 2-3 On: +5V 2-3 On: mSATA (SD100- Q170 Only) JP1 is used to select the Mini PCIe signal. JP2 is used to select the power level of LVDS LCD inverter connector. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
JP7 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP7 match the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
1 x Mic-in The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use this function: Important: The +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. rear of the system chassis and then insert the USB port cables to a connector. Driver Installation Install the LAN drivers. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After plugging the cable con- nector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. Driver Installation Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Install the audio driver. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information. BIOS Setting Configure the COM ports 1/2/3/4 in the Advanced menu (“SIO NUVOTON6106D” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
100 series chipset are intermittently detected. Before using SSD ® devices or mSATA SSD devices, please check whether the device and the cable which DIO5 are used on the system board conform to Intel's official regulations. DIO4 DIO3 DIO2 DIO1 DIO0 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly. Calculating the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consumption requirements. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced menu (“Video Configuration” sub- menu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. DDC_DATA Panel Power Panel Power Panel Power Panel Power Note: DFI board's LVDS connector: Hirose DF13-40DP-1.25V(91)/40P/1.25mm; cable side connector: Hirose DF13-40DS-1.25C. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment HDD Power LED Power HDD-LED Signal PWR-LED LED Power Ground Signal RST Signal Ground RESET SW ATX-SW N.C. Signal Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
LPC Connector Connecting the EXT-RS232/RS485 Card to SD100 With DFI’s proprietary technology, SD100 supports two extension modules for additional four COM ports. The EXT-RS232/RS485 card is connected to SD100 via the LPC connector. The illus- trations below guide you how to connect the extension module to the carrier board.
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor • Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
“Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. If the message that field and press <Enter>. disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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This field is to specify what state to go when power is re-applied after a power failue (G3 state). S0 State The system working state. S5 State Off, except for trickle current to devices such as the power button. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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<Disabled> LCD Panel Type <1024x768> Backlight Type Normal+PWM Mode Normal+DC Mode Invert+PWM Mode Invert+DC Mode Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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800x480 Auto 800x600 HDA will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. 1024x768 1366x768 1280x1024 1920x1080 Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Matrix Storage configuration on Serial ATA devices. Serial ATA Port 0, 1, 2, and 3 This field is used to enable or disable the serial ATA port. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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PCIe Speed Select the speed of the PCI Express Root Port: Auto, Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3. Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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Enable or disable the system/CPU smart fan/fan 2. Boundary 1 to Boundary 4 Set the boundary temperature. The range is from 0-127 Fan Speed Count 1 to Fan Speed Count 4 Set the fan speed. The range is from 0-100%. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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Disable No configuration Case Open Enable User configuration Enable or disable the case open. Auto EFI/OS chooses configuration Type AC Power Loss Set the AC power loss always off/on. Choose RS232/RS485 (Peer-to-Peer) for the serial port type. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Set Supervisor Password Set the supervisor’s password and the length of the password must be greater than one character. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
PXE Boot Capability Boot Type Order Disables or enables PXE boot to LAN. Select the priority of boot type: Normal Boot or Advance Boot. USB Boot Enable or disable the booting to USB boot devices. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
Initializing Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Current BIOS Model name: SD100-H110/Q170 New BIOS Model name: SD100-H110/Q170 Current BIOS version: 65.05A New BIOS version: 65.05A Exit Saving Changes Updating Block at FFFFF000h 100% 100% C:\SD100-H110/Q170>_ Select this field and then press <Enter>...
When the BIOS IC needs to be replaced, you have to populate it properly onto the system board after the EEPROM programmer has been burned and follow the technical person's instructions to confirm that the MAC address should be burned or not. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
If after inserting the DVD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility DVD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the DVD and double- click “Setup”. For Windows 10 Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 desktop appears. The “blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics performance. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”. 3. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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3. Click “Restart Now“ to restart your computer when the installation is complete. To install the driver, click “Kernel Mode Driver Framework” on the main menu. 1. Click “Yes“ to install the update. 2. The update is installed now. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Please wait while the prod- uct is being installed. 2. Read the license agreement then click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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1. Setup is ready to install the driver. 4. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click “Install”. 2. Click “Next” to continue. 5. Please wait while the program features are being installed. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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Chapter 4 6. After completing installa- The HW Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. tion, click “Finish”. Information HW Health Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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Chapter 4 HW Health Set Backlight WatchDog Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has com- pleted, click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 5. After completing installation, click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement care- fully. Click “I accept the terms in the cense Agreement” then click Next. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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To install the driver, click “Microsoft Framework 4.5.2” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now extracting files. 6. Click Finish. 2. Read the license agreement care- fully. Click “I have read and accept the terms of the License Agree ment” then click Install. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology” on the main menu. Please refer to Chapter 5 for more information. 4. Click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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5. Select a setup type and then click Next. 2. The setup program is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 6. Click Install. 3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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7. TPM requires installing the Micro- 10. Click “Yes“ to restart your system. soft Visual C++ package prior to installing the utility. Click Install. 8. The setup program is currently installing the Microsoft Visual C++ package. 9. Click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin installa- tion. 3. Click Finish to exit installation. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the Insyde BIOS. 2. Go to “Advanced” menu, and select the “SATA Configuration” menu. 3. Change the “SATA Mode Selection” to “RAID” mode. 4. Save the changes in the “Save & Exit” menu. 5. Reboot the system. Chapter 5 RAID www.dfi.com...
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These steps are cited from the Intel Suppot site, “Set Up a System with Intel ® ® ment and click “I accept Matrix RAID Technology” (Article ID: 000005789). the terms in the License http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/000005789.htm Agreement.“ Then, click Next. Chapter 5 RAID www.dfi.com...
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Finish. Next. 6. Click Next to install to the default folder or click change to choose another destination folder. 7. Confirm the installation and click Next. Chapter 5 RAID www.dfi.com...
Note : iAMT H/W is al- ways enabled. This Option Just controls the BIOS ex- tension execution Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Chapter 6 Intel AMT Settings www.dfi.com...
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MEBx Exit Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Intel(R) ME Password [↑↓] = Move Highlight [Enter] = Select Entry [Esc]= Exit Chapter 6 Intel AMT Settings www.dfi.com...
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Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0005/Intel(R) ME v11.0.0.1180 Copyright(C) 2003-15 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU > Intel (R) ME General Settings > Intel (R) AMT Configuration MEBx Exit [↑↓] = Move Highlight [Enter] = Select Entry [Esc]= Exit Chapter 6 Intel AMT Settings www.dfi.com...
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> User Consent Password Policy <Anytime> > Network Setup Activate Network Access Unconfigure Network Access <Full Unprovision> > Remote Setup And Configuration > Power Control [↑↓] = Move Highlight [Enter] = Select Entry [Esc]= Exit Chapter 6 Intel AMT Settings www.dfi.com...
4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage 4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob. space. Appendix A Troubleshooting Checklist www.dfi.com...
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Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed. 1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected. 2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed dur- ing the booting process. Appendix A Troubleshooting Checklist www.dfi.com...
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