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DFI EC541-HD User Manual

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  • Page 1 EC541-HD/EC550-HD EC551-HD/EC553-DL Modular-Designed Embedded System User’s Manual A-345-M-2008 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. are the properties of the respective owners. Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 9 - Digital I/O Programming Guide ........99 Mini PCIe Power Select ................32 Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code Jumper Setting - I/O Board (for EC541-HD) ..........101 USB Power Select ..................32 Appendix B - System Error Message ..........

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual can be obtained from the DFI website at www.dfi.com. It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even To download the user’s manual from our website, please go to “Support” > “Download Center.”...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    • Disconnect the system from the DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chipset Intel ® H81 Express Chipset (EC541/EC550/EC551-HD) Intel C226 Express Chipset (EC553-DL) ® 2 LAN ports EC541-HD: 6 COM ports EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL: 4 COM ports Display EC541-HD: 1 DP, 1 DVI-D, 1 VGA EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL: 1 DP, 1 VGA 4 Type A USB 2.0 ports 2 Type A USB 3.0 ports Audio Realtek ALC886 5.1-channel High Definition Audio...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Chapter 1 Specifications (EC541-HD) Front Panel I/O Processor System • CPU - fanless • 1 power button with LED - 4th Generation Intel ® Core processors (22nm process technology) Ports • 1 reset button : Intel ® Core i7-4770TE (8M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W •...
  • Page 8 : Supports mSATA, Wi-Fi or 3G* • RoHS : Supports half size or full size Mini PCIe card Note: *Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen- tative for more information. Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...
  • Page 9 - Supports USB and PCIe signals *Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen- - Supports mSATA, Wi-Fi or 3G* tative for more information. - Supports half size or full size Mini PCIe card Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 10: Getting The Know The Ec541/Ec550/Ec551-Hd And Ec553-Dl

    Chapter 1 Getting to Know the EC541/EC550/EC551-HD and EC553-DL Front View (EC541-HD) Front View (EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL) CFast GPIO COM 2 GPIO Power button Power button Status LED/HDD LED Status LED/HDD LED Reset button COM 2 Reset button Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in USB 2.0...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Dimensions

    HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive. Status LED Indicates the status as below. Status LED Suspend Mode S4, S5 Quick Blink Slow Blink LED Action Always ON (cycle 1 sec) (cycle >1 sec) Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Mechanical Dimensions Chassis Dimensions (EC541-HD) 222.00 208.20 Left View Front View Right View Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Chassis Dimensions (EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL) 222.00 208.20 Left View Front View Right View Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Please refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing an operating system. Installing the Drivers The system requires you to install drivers for some devices to operate properly. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers. Chapter 2 Getting Started www.dfi.com...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 - Installing The Devices

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices 5. The SODIMM socket, Mini PCIe slot and SATA drive bay are readily accessible after remov- ing the chassis cover. Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered-off. 2.

  • Page 16: Installing The Sodimm

    Chapter 3 Installing the SODIMM 3. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear 1.

  • Page 17: Installing The 2.5" Sata Drive

    Chapter 3 Installing the 2.5” SATA Drive 3. Connect the SATA power/data connector on the SATA drive to the SATA power/data cable secured on the HDD bracket. Then, align mounting holes of the SATA drive with mounting holes on the HDD bracket and use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place.
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 SATA power/data SATA power connector connector Mounting screw SATA data connector 5. Connect the SATA power cable and SATA data cable to the SATA power connector and the SATA data connector on the system board respectively. SATA power connector SATA data connector Chapter 3 Installing the Devices www.dfi...

  • Page 19: Installing The Mini Pcie And/Or Msata Card

    Chapter 3 Installing the Mini PCIe and/or mSATA Card 3. Grasping the Mini PCIe card by its edges, align the card into the slot at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply fi rm even pressure to each end of the card until it slips down into the slot.

  • Page 20: Installing The Pci And Pcie Expansion Cards

    EC541-HD within 190mm (as the following pictures show) in order to fit expansion slots. Brackets PCIe x16 ± Mechanical Drawing for Expansion Cards (EC541-HD) ± PCIe x16 Mechanical Drawing for Expansion Cards (EC55x-HD/DL) H320-3P1E for EC541-HD Chapter 3 Installing the Devices...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 EC550-HD EC551-HD Brackets Brackets PCIe x16 PCIe x16 H320-5P for EC550-HD H320-4P1E for EC551-HD Chapter 3 Installing the Devices www.dfi .com...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 EC553-DL 2. Before removing brackets, you have to remove the mounting screws on the chassis. EC541-HD Brackets Mounting screw PCIe x4 (x1 signal) PCIe x16 (x8 signal) EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL PCIe x4 (x1 signal) PCIe x16 Mounting screw (x8 signal)
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 4. Insert one expansion card with a bracket into PCIe slots or PCI slots respectively that are on EC550-HD the riser card and secure the bracket in place. EC541-HD PCI card PCI card PCI card PCIe x16 card...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 EC551-HD EC553-DL PCI card PCI card PCIe x4 card (x1 signal) PCIe x16 card PCIe x16 card (x8 signal) PCI card PCIe x16 card PCI card Rear View PCIe x4 card PCIe x16 card Rear View Chapter 3 Installing the Devices www.dfi...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Installing the CPU 4. The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1150 socket. This socket is exclu- sively designed for installing a LGA 1150 packaged Intel CPU. 1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered- off.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 6. Lifting the load lever will at the same time lift the load plate and lift the load lever up to 8. Insert the CPU into the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with the the angle as the photo shown below.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 10. Hook the load lever under the retention tab. Important: The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Load lever Retention tab 9. Close the load plate then push the load lever down. While closing the load plate, make sure the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings USB Power Select Jumper Settings - System Board Clear CMOS Data 1-2 On: Normal (default) 1-2 On: +5V USB 1-2 (default) (JP1) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data 2-3 On: +5V_standby USB 8-9 (JP2) If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.

  • Page 29: Auto Power-On Select

    Chapter 4 Auto Power-on Select PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: (default) +5V_standby 1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default) 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power JP7 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to pow- er-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On.

  • Page 30: Com 1/Com 2 Rs232/422/485 Select

    Chapter 4 COM 1/COM 2 RS232/422/485 Select COM 1 JP15 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 JP12 JP17 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 COM 2: RS422 RS232 RS485...

  • Page 31: Com 1/Com 2 Rs232/Power Select

    Chapter 4 COM 1/COM 2 RS232/Power Select Mini PCIe Signal Select COM 2: RS232/422/485 JP18 1-4-7-10, 2-5-8-11 On: PCIe (default) 1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On: RS232 (default) 2-5-8-11, 3-6-9-12 On: mSATA 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: COM 1: RS232 with power RS232/422/485 JP14 JP9 is used to select the Mini PCIe signal: PCIe or mSATA.

  • Page 32: Usb Power Select

    Chapter 4 Mini PCIe Power Select Jumper Settings - I/O Board (for EC541-HD) USB Power Select 1-2 On: +3.3V 2-3 On: +3.3V_standby (default) 2-3 On: 1-2 On: +5V (default) +5V_standby JP6 is used to select the power supplied with the Mini PCIe.

  • Page 33: Com 7 To Com 10 Rs232/422/485 Select

    Chapter 4 COM 7 to COM 10 RS232/422/485 Select COM 7 to COM 10 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 JP11 JP16 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 JP4 JP6 JP8 JP9 JP12 JP13...

  • Page 34: Com 7 To Com 10 Rs232/Power Select

    Chapter 4 COM 7 to COM 10 RS232/Power Select Digital I/O Power Select 1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On: 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: RS232 (default) RS232 with power JP19 JP10 JP14 JP15 JP20 2-3 On: +5V 1-2 On: +5V_standby (default) COM 8 COM 10 JP20 is used to select the power of DIO (Digital I/O) signal.

  • Page 35: Digital I/O Output State

    Chapter 4 Digital I/O Output State Jumper Settings - I/O Board (for EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL) USB Power Select DIO 0-3 (JP2) DIO 4-7 (JP3) 1-2 On: +5V or 2-3 On: GND +5V_standby 2-3 On: 1-2 On: +5V (default) (default) +5V_standby Based on the power level of DIO (Digital I/O) selected on JP20, JP2 (DIO pin 0-3) and JP3 (DIO pin 4-7) are used to select the state of DIO output: pull high or pull low.

  • Page 36: Com 7/Com 9 Rs232/422/485 Select

    Chapter 4 COM 7/COM 9 RS232/422/485 Select COM 7/COM 9 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 JP11 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 JP4 JP6 JP12 JP13 RS422 RS232...

  • Page 37: Com 7/Com 9 Rs232/Power Select

    Chapter 4 COM 7/COM 9 RS232/Power Select Digital I/O Power Select 1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On: 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: RS232 (default) RS232 with power JP10 JP15 JP20 2-3 On: +5V 1-2 On: +5V_standby (default) COM 7 COM 9 JP20 is used to select the power of DIO (Digital I/O) signal.

  • Page 38: Digital I/O Output State

    Chapter 4 Digital I/O Output State DIO 0-3 (JP2) DIO 4-7 (JP3) 1-2 On: +5V or 2-3 On: GND +5V_standby (default) Based on the power level of DIO (Digital I/O) selected on JP20, JP2 (DIO pin 0-3) and JP3 (DIO pin 4-7) are used to select the state of DIO output: pull high or pull low. When selecting pull high, the power selection will be the same as JP20’s setting.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 - Ports And Connectors

    V ie V ie V ie DVI-D The front panel I/O ports consist of the followings: The front panel I/O ports consist of the followings: EC541-HD EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL • 1 Power button with LED • 1 Power button with LED •...

  • Page 40: Vga Port

    Chapter 5 RJ45 LAN Ports VGA Port LAN 1 LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 2 The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable Features connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

  • Page 41: Usb Ports

    Chapter 5 USB Ports The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultane- ously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with 2 USB 3.0 ports and 4 USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 •...

  • Page 42: Com (Serial) Ports

    Chapter 5 COM (Serial) Ports The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices. Connecting External Serial Ports Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM connector.

  • Page 43: Dc-In

    Chapter 5 DC-in 8-bit GPIO GPIO GPIO DC-in DC-in The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external device that is con- nected to this connector. Digital Output/Input Pins Pin Assignment DIO1 This jack provides maximum of 120W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect a DC power cord to this jack.

  • Page 44: Audio Jacks (For Ec541-Hd)

    Chapter 5 Audio jacks DVI-D Port (For EC541-HD) DVI-D The DVI-D port is used to connect an LCD monitor. Connect the display device’s cable con- nector to the DVI-D port. After plugging the cable connector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

  • Page 45: Dp Port

    Chapter 5 DP Port I/O Connectors Power Connector Ground +12V +12V Power +12V Ground Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. DP Port An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 4-pin ATX main power connector that must be The DP port is a digital display interface used to connect a display device such as a computer inserted into the 4-pin connector.

  • Page 46: Parallel Connector

    Chapter 5 Parallel Connector Front Panel Connector Front PWR-LED Parallel Panel HDD-LED RESET-SW PWR-BTN HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system. PWR-BTN - Power Switch The 25-pin connector is used to connect an external parallel port.

  • Page 47: Cooling Fan Connectors

    Chapter 5 Cooling Fan Connectors The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components. BIOS Setting The Advanced menu (“PC Health Status” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans.

  • Page 48: Smbus Connector

    Chapter 5 SMBus Connector Chassis Intrusion Connector SMBUS Data Chassis Intrusion Signal SMBus Ground +3.3V_standby SMBUS_Alert SMBUS Clock The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a sensor cable from the chassis to this connector.

  • Page 49: Sata (Serial Ata) Connectors

    Chapter 5 SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connectors SATA 1 SATA Power 1 +12V Ground SATA 0 Ground SATA Power 0 SATA 3.0 6Gb/s Features These SATA power connectors supply power to the SATA drive. Connect one end of the pro- vided power cable to the SATA power connector and the other end to your storage device.

  • Page 50: Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    Chapter 5 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 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: PS/2 KB/MS • Jumper Setting JP3 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select” in chapter 4 for more information.

  • Page 51: Expansion Slots

    Chapter 5 Expansion Slots EXC Slot The EXC interface is used to install an EXC card for I/O expansion. Mini PCI Express PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4 Mini PCIe Slot The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI.

  • Page 52: Standby Power Led

    Chapter 5 Standby Power LED Battery Battery The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source Standby Power LED of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power on the system board.

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 - Mounting Options

    Chapter 6 Chapter 6 - Mounting Options 2. Remove the mounting screws from the bottom side of the system unit. Wall Mount - Type 1 The wall mount kit includes the followings: • 2 Wall mount brackets • Bracket screws Mounting screw Note: The pictures in this document are used for illustration pupose only.
  • Page 54 Chapter 6 Wall Mount - Type 2 4. Mount the whole system on the wall by fastening the screws through the mounting holes. The wall mount kit includes the followings: • 2 Wall mount brackets • Bracket screws Mounting hole Note: The pictures in this document are used for illustration pupose only.
  • Page 55 Chapter 6 2. Use the provided mounting screws to secure the wallmount brackets on each side of the system. Mounting screw Wall mount bracket Wall mount bracket 3. Mount the whole system on the wall by fastening the screws through the mounting holes. 247.00 Ø4.00 Ø5.00...

  • Page 56: Chapter 7 - Bios Setup

    Chapter 7 Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.

  • Page 57: Main

    Chapter 7 AMI BIOS Setup Utility Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are Main defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference. The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
  • Page 58 Chapter 7 ACPI Power Management Configuration Trusted Computing This section is used to configure the ACPI power management. This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Confi...
  • Page 59 Chapter 7 CPU Configuration SATA Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. This section is used to configure the settings of Serial ATA devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 60 Chapter 7 When IDE mode is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following SATA Controller Speed information: Indicates the maximum speed that the Serial ATA controller can support. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Port 0, Port 1, mSATA Port, CFAST Port Advanced SATA Controller(s)
  • Page 61 Chapter 7 PCH-FW Configuration USB Configuration This section is used to configure the parameters of Management Engine Technology. This section is used to configure USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Confi...
  • Page 62 Chapter 7 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 0 Configuration and Serial Port 1 Configuration This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Sets parameters of serial port 0 (COM A) and serial port 1 (COM B). Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 63 Chapter 7 Serial Port PC Health Status Enables or disables the serial port (COM). This section displays the hardware health monitor. Change Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Selects the IO/IRQ settings for the super I/O device. PC Health Status Smart Fan Function Setting...
  • Page 64 Chapter 7 CPU Smart Fan Control Second Super IO Configuration When this feature is set to Automatic, the CPU’s fan speed will rotate according to the This section is used to configure the parameters of the system second super I/O chip. CPU’s temperature.
  • Page 65 Chapter 7 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Serial Port 1 Confi guration Serial Port 3 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Port (COM) [Enabled]...
  • Page 66 Chapter 7 Network Stack Ipv4 PXE Support This section is used to enable or disable UEFI network stack. When enabled, Ipv4 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Ipv6 PXE Support Advanced When enabled, Ipv6 PXE boot supports.

  • Page 67: Chipset

    Chapter 7 Chipset System Agent (SA) Configuration This section is used to configure the parameters of System Agent. This section configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Main Advanced...
  • Page 68 Chapter 7 Graphics Configuration DVMT Pre-Allocated This field configures the graphics settings. Selects DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Please refer to the information below. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 69 Chapter 7 NB PCIe Configuration LCD Control This field is used to configure the settings of NB PCI Express. This field configures the LCD control. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset NB PCIe Confi...
  • Page 70 Chapter 7 Memory Configuration PCH-IO Configuration This field only displays the memory configuration. This section illustrates the PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset PCI Express Confi...
  • Page 71 Chapter 7 PCI Express Configuration This field is used to configure the PCI Express settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset PCI Express Root Port 5 [Enabled] Control the PCI Express PCI Express Confi...
  • Page 72 Chapter 7 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset This field is used to configure the USB settings. PCI Express Root Port 7 [Enabled] Control the PCI Express PCIe Speed [Auto] Root Port. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset USB Confi...
  • Page 73 Chapter 7 XHCI Mode USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Selects the operation mode of XHCI controller. These options are Auto, Enabled, This field is used to control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling. When enabled, and Disabled. When Disabled is selected in the XHCI Mode, it will display the following it will display the following information: information: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 74: Boot

    Chapter 7 Boot PCH Azalia Configuration This field is used to configure the PCH Azalia settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Confi...

  • Page 75: Security

    Chapter 7 Security CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit This option controls if Launch CSM [Enabled]...

  • Page 76: Updating The Bios

    Chapter 7 Save & Exit Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset...

  • Page 77: Notice: Bios Spi Rom

    Chapter 7 Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 1. The Intel Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to ® the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board and used on another system board of the same model. 2.

  • Page 78: Chapter 8 - Supported Software

    “Setup”. If your product package does not include a CD/DVD, you can download the latest drivers from the DFI Download Center: http://www.dfi.com/DownloadCenter Once you are in the Download Center page, select your product or type the model name and click "Search"...
  • Page 79 Chapter 8 Auto Run Page (For Windows 7) Chapter 8 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
  • Page 80 Chapter 8 Auto Run Pages (For Windows XP) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (For Windows XP) Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu. 1.
  • Page 81 Chapter 8 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 3. Click Exit. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF files so that ® the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1.
  • Page 82 Chapter 8 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (For Windows XP) 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next. To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agreement”...
  • Page 83 Chapter 8 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows XP) 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. To start installation, click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now”...
  • Page 84 Chapter 8 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. tips then click Next. 1.
  • Page 85 Chapter 8 Intel Management Engine Drivers 3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation (For Windows 7and Windows 8) has completed, click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver.
  • Page 86 Chapter 8 Audio Drivers Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows XP) To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. The LAN drivers for Windows XP supporting on the Haswell system board has to be installed manually. When you want to install the LAN driver for Windows XP, please follow the steps below to accomplish the installation.
  • Page 87 Chapter 8 6. Insert the installation disk 9. Click "Finish" to close the wizard. and make sure the selected drive is correct. (For 32-bit, the fi le name is “e1d5132.inf”.) 7. Select the device driver 10. After completing the instal- you want to install for this lation, the Network adapters hardware and then click...
  • Page 88 Chapter 8 Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) 4. Click Install to begin the installation. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5.
  • Page 89 HW Utility 3. Click “Install” to begin the installation. DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog,and DIO. To access the utility, click “HW Utility” on the main menu. Note: If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.
  • Page 90 Chapter 8 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. HW Health Set Information WatchDog HW Health Chapter 8 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
  • Page 91 Chapter 8 Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (For Windows 7) To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Chapter 8 Supported Software www.dfi...
  • Page 92 Chapter 8 Intel USB 3.0 Host Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Host Drivers” on the main menu. 1.
  • Page 93 Chapter 8 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 3. Click “finish“ to complete the installation. (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
  • Page 94 Chapter 8 3. Read the license agreement then 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my click Yes. computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 4. Go through the readme document for system requirements and instal- lation tips then click Next.
  • Page 95 Chapter 8 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) 4. Enter the necessary information and then click Next. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. The setup program is preparing to install the driver. 5.
  • Page 96 Chapter 8 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 8 Supported Software www.dfi...
  • Page 97 Chapter 8 Nuvton-SIO 4. Installing status. To install the driver, click “Nuvton-SIO” on the main menu. 1. The setup program is preparing to install the driver. 5. Click “Finish“ to exit the wizard after the installation is completed. 2. The setup program is now ready to install the utility.
  • Page 98 Chapter 8 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 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.

  • Page 99: Chapter 9 - Digital I/O Programming Guide

    Chapter 9 Chapter 9 - Digital I/O Programming Guide The Configuration Register (register 3) configures the direction of the I/O pins. If a bit in this register is set to 1, the corresponding port pin is enabled as an input with a high-impedence Register Description output driver.
  • Page 100 Chapter 9 Function Description GPIO Output Process I2CWriteByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, Data): #defi ne SLAVE_ADDR 0x42 Write a Byte data to a specified I2C Device. #defi ne INPUT_PORT 0x00 #defi ne OUTPUT_PORT 0x01 I2CReadByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, *Data): 0x02 #defi ne INVERSION_PORT Read a Byte data from a specified I2C Device. 0x03 #defi...

  • Page 101: Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code

    Appendix A Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code ;Software programming example: ;--------------------------------------------- ;(1) Enter Super IO Confi guration mode ;--------------------------------------------- DX,4EH AL,87H DX,AL DX,AL ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ;(2) Confi guration Logical Device 8, register CRF0/CRF1 (WDT Control/WDT timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DX,4EH AL,07H ;Ready to Program Logical Device DX,AL DX,4FH AL,08H...

  • Page 102: Appendix B - System Error Message

    Appendix B Appendix B - System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep HDD initialization error. code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in Hard Disk(s) fail (10) the information box at the bottom.

  • Page 103: Appendix C - Troubleshooting

    Appendix C Appendix C - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display.
  • Page 104 Appendix C Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.

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