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  • Page 1 NP900-B16C COM Express Board User’s Manual 935-NP9001-000G A07800843...
  • Page 2 Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior writ- ten permission from the copyright holders. This publication is provided for informational purposes only.

  • Page 3: Fcc And Doc Statement On Class B

    FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    System Memory.......................... Jumper Settings..........................Connectors............................LEDs..............................SPI Flash ROM Socket......................Cooling Options......................... Installing NP900-B16C onto a Carrier Board..........Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup..............Award BIOS Setup Utility....................Updating the BIOS........................Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares............. Drivers for Windows Vista System................

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this Manual An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual”...

  • Page 6: Static Electricity Precaution

    Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

  • Page 7: About The Package

    Introduction About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representa- tive for assistance. The system board A user’s manual One heat sink One “Main Board Utility” CD One QR (Quick Reference) The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor • Intel Atom N270 (Diamondville SC) processor ® • 1.6GHz core frequency, 1.10V voltage • 2.5W thermal design power • 512KB on-die second level cache • 533-MT/s FSB • 22x22 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch and 437 balls FCBGA Chipset •...
  • Page 9 Introduction Serial ATA • SATA interface suppor ts data transfer rate up to 1.5Gb/s (150MB/s) per port • Two SATA por ts with independent DMA operation supported on ports 0 and 2 • Two-mode operation supports legacy mode using I/O space or an AHCI mode using memory space •...

  • Page 10: Features

    Introduction Features The Watchdog Timer function allows your watchdog timer application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation System Board Layout...

  • Page 12: Mechanical Diagram

    Hardware Installation Mechanical Diagram 91.00 91.00 87.00 87.00 NP900 14.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 4.00...

  • Page 13: System Memory

    Hardware Installation System Memory SODIMM BIOS Setting Configure the system memory in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS.
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation Installing SODIMM Note: The board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. 2.
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation 6. To seat the module into the socket, 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 inside the socket. 7.

  • Page 16: Jumper Settings

    Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data 1-2 On: Normal (default) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.

  • Page 17: Connectors

    B16C COM Express board to a carrier board. Connect the COM Express connectors, lcoated on the solder side of the board, to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board. Refer to the “Installing NP900-B16C onto a Carrier Board” section for more information. COM Express...

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Row A PCIE_TX5- GBE0_MDI3- GBE0_MDI3+ PCIE_TX4+ GBE0_LINK100# PCIE_TX4- GBE0_LINK1000# GBE0_MDI2- PCIE_TX2+ GBE0_MDI2+ PCIE_TX2- GBE0_LINK# GPIO13 GBE0_MDI1- PCIE_TX1+ GBE0_MDI1+ PCIE_TX1- GBE0_MDI0- GPIO14 GBE0_MDI0+ PCIE_TX0+ GBE0_CTREF PCIE_TX0- SUS_S3# SATA0_TX+ LVDS_A0+ SATA0_TX- LVDS_A0- SUS_S4# LVDS_A1+ SATA0_RX+ LVDS_A1- SATA0_RX- LVDS_A2+ LVDS_A2- SATA2_TX+ LVDS_VDD_EN SATA2_TX- N.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation Row B PCIE_RX5- GBE_ACT# GPIO38 LPC_FRAME# PCIE_RX4+ LPC_AD0 PCIE_RX4- LPC_AD1 LPC_AD2 PCIE_RX2+ LPC_AD3 PCIE_RX2- LPC_DRQ0# GPIO39 LPC_DRQ1# PCIE_RX1+ LPC_CLK PCIE_RX1- WAKE0# PWRBTN# ICH_IR SMB_CK PCIE_RX0+ SMB_DAT PCIE_RX0- SMB_ALERT# SATA1_TX+ LVDS_B0+ SATA1_TX- LVDS_B0- SUS_STAT# LVDS_B1+ SATA1_RX+ LVDS_B1- SATA1_RX- LVDS_B2+ LVDS_B2- SATA3_TX+ N.
  • Page 20 Hardware Installation Row C SDVOB_INT IDE_D7 N. C. IDE_D6 SDVO_FLDSTALL+ IDE_D3 SDVO_FLDSTALL- IDE_D15 IDE_D8 N. C. IDE_D9 N. C. IDE_D2 N. C. IDE_D13 N. C. IDE_D1 N. C. N. C. IDE_D14 N. C. IDE_IORDY N. C. IDE_IOR# N. C. PCI_PME# PCI_GNT2# N.
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation Row D SDVOB_GRN- IDE_D5 N. C. IDE_D10 SDVOB_BLU+ IDE_D11 SDVOB_BLU- IDE_D12 IDE_D4 SDVOB_CK+ IDE_D0 SDVOB_CK- IDE_REQ N. C. IDE_IOW# N. C. IDE_ACK# N. C. N. C. IDE_IRQ IDE_A0 N. C. IDE_A1 N. C. IDE_A2 IDE_CS1 N. C. IDE_CS3 N.

  • Page 22: Leds

    Hardware Installation LEDs DRAM/Standby Power LED DRAM Power LED Standby Power LED DRAM Power LED This LED will light when the system’s power is on. Standby Power LED This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode. Important: If the DRAM Power LED or Standby Power LED is lighted, you must power-off the system then turn off the power supply’s...

  • Page 23: Diagnostic Leds

    Hardware Installation Diagnostic LEDs LEDs 5-8 are located behind LEDs 1-4 The Diagnostic LEDs display POST codes. POST (Power-On Self Tests) which is controlled by the BIOS is performed whenever you power-on the system. POST will detect the status of the system and its components.

  • Page 24: Spi Flash Rom Socket

    Hardware Installation SPI Flash ROM Socket 1. The photo on the right shows the location of the SPI flash ROM socket. 2. If you need to replace the ROM, open the left cover first then the right Open left cover cover of the socket.

  • Page 25: Cooling Options

    Bottom View of the Heatspreader • "1" to "5" denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding compo- nents that are on NP900-B16C. • Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heatspreader onto...
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation Dimensions 79.80 5.70 7.00 2-M2.5 45.50 40.00 76.00 4.00 117.00 125.00 Top View 5- 5.00 Ø Side View...
  • Page 27 • Denotes the locations of the thermal pads. “F” to “J” • Denotes the locations of the mounting posts. These mounting posts are used to mount the heatspreader and NP900-B16C assembly onto a carrier board. • Use M2.5 screws with minimum length of 16 mm.
  • Page 28 Bottom View of the Passive Heat Sink • "1" to "5" denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding compo- nents that are on NP900-B16C. • Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto NP900-...
  • Page 29 Hardware Installation Dimensions 79.80 5.70 7.00 76.00 4.00 117.00 125.00 Top View 5- 5.00 Ø Side View...
  • Page 30 • Denotes the locations of the thermal pads. “F” to “J” • Denotes the locations of the mounting posts. These mounting posts are used to mount the heat sink and NP900-B16C assembly onto a car- rier board. • Use M2.5 screws with minimum length of 12 mm.

  • Page 31: Installing Np900-B16C Onto A Carrier Board

    Hardware Installation Installing NP900-B16C onto a Carrier Board 1. The photo below shows the locations of the mounting holes. Mounting hole 2. Insert the provided mounting screws into the mounting holes - from the bottom through the top of the carrier board.
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation 3. While holding the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten the bolt into the screw. Bolts...
  • Page 33 Hardware Installation 4. The photo below shows the solder side of the board with the screws already fixed in place. Mounting screw 5. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts already fixed in place. Bolt...
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation 6. Grasping NP900-B16C by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its mounting holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also align the COM Express connectors of the two boards to each other.
  • Page 35 Hardware Installation 7. Position the heat sink on top of NP900-B16C with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with the mounting holes of NP900-B16C. Use the provided long screws to secure the heat sink to the board. Mounting Screws Heat sink...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 - Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Award BIOS Setup Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and pe- ripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains codes for various ad- vanced features found in this system board.

  • Page 37: Standard Cmos Features

    BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Features” and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one below will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date <mm:dd:yy> Mon, Nov 24 2008 Item Help Time <hh:mm:ss>...

  • Page 38: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Master and IDE Channel 1 Slave To configure the IDE drives, move the cursor to a field then press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 0 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup Capacity Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program. Cylinder This field displays the number of cylinders. Head This field displays the number of read/write heads. Precomp This field displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing.
  • Page 40 BIOS Setup Video This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type. The default setting is EGA/VGA. EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup Extended Memory Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up. Total Memory Displays the total memory available in the system.

  • Page 42: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features The Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are 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. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Item Help...
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup CPU Feature This field is used to configure the CPU that is installed on the sys- tem board. Move the cursor to this field then press <Enter>. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Feature Delay Prior to Thermal 16 Min Item Help Limit CPUID MaxVal...
  • Page 44 BIOS Setup Hard Disk Boot Priority This field is used to select the boot sequence of the hard drives. Move the cursor to this field then press <Enter>. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select a device then press <+> to move it up or <->...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup CPU L1 and L2 Cache This field is used to speed up the memory access. Enable the exter- nal cache for better performance. Hyper-Threading Technology ® This field is used to enable the functionality of an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using this processor.
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup Gate A20 Option This entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initially, gate A20 was handled via the keyboard controller. Today, while keyboards still provide this support, it is more common, and much faster, for the sys- tem chipset to provide support for gate A20.

  • Page 47: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable By SPD Item Help x CAS Latency Time Auto Menu Level x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay Auto x DRAM RAS# Precharge Auto x Precharge Delay <tRAS>...
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup Time” to “System Memory Frequency” fields will show the default settings by SPD. Manual If you want better performance for your system other than the one “by SPD”, select “Manual” then select the best option in the “CAS Latency Time” to “System Memory Frequency”...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup Video BIOS Cacheable As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache will allow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance.
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup On-Chip Frame Buffer Size This field is used to select the onboard VGA’s frame buffer size that is shared from the system memory. DVMT Mode The options are DVMT, Fixed and Both. DVMT/Fixed Memory Size This field is used to select the graphics memory size used by DVMT/ Fixed mode.

  • Page 51: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Press Enter OnChip IDE Device Item Help Press Enter Onboard Device Menu Level Press Enter Super IO Device ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive. Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup On-Chip Serial ATA Disabled Disables the onboard SATA. Auto The system will detect the existing SATA and IDE drives then automatically set them to the available master/slave mode. Combined Mode This option allows you to combine both IDE and SATA drives;...
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup Onboard Device Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Onboard LAN Control Enabled Item Help Disabled Onboard PXE ROM Control Menu Level Azalia/AC97 Audio Select Auto USB Device Setting Press Enter...

  • Page 55: Usb Operation Mode

    BIOS Setup USB Device Setting Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Device Setting USB 1.0 Controller Enabled Item Help USB 2.0 Controller Enabled Menu Level USB Operation Mode High Speed USB Keyboard Function...
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup USB Keyboard Function Due to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacy USB keyboard (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disabled. With more BIOS ROM space available, it will be able to support more advanced features as well as provide compatibility to a wide variety of peripheral devices.

  • Page 57: Super Io Device

    BIOS Setup Super IO Device Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Super IO Device Power On Function BUTTON ONLY Item Help x Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1 Menu Level Onboard FDC Controller...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup Hot Key Power On This field is used to select a function key that you would like to use to power-on the system. Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller. Disabled Disables the onboard floppy disk controller. PWRON After PWR-Fail When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off.
  • Page 59 BIOS Setup Serial Port 1 Use IRQ, Serial Port 2 Use IRQ, Serial Port 3 Use IRQ and Serial Port 4 Use IRQ These fields are used to select an IRQ for the onboard serial port 1, 2, 3 or 4. W83627HF/HG.WDT Time This field is used to select the time interval of the Watchdog timer.

  • Page 60: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function Enabled Item Help ACPI Suspend Type S3(STR) Menu Level Instant-Off Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN Disabled...
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system. Delay 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Management func- tion is enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters the Suspend mode.
  • Page 62 BIOS Setup Wake-Up By Ring When this field is set to Enabled, the system will power-on to respond to calls coming from a modem. USB KB Wake-Up From S3 This field, when enabled, allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This is used to set the time you would like the system to power-on. If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” field, the time set in this field must be later than the time of the RTC set in the Standard CMOS Features submenu.

  • Page 64: Init Display First

    BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations This section shows how to configure the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Init Display First Onboard...

  • Page 65: Resources Controlled By

    BIOS Setup Resources Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Auto(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for you. Manual Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Re- sources”...

  • Page 66: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status = = = Module Board H/W Monitor = = = Item Help Current F75387.VT1 Tempe. C/107 Menu Level V-CORE 0.89 V DDRII (1.8V) 1.88 V V1.5V 1.53 V V3.3V 3.32 V...

  • Page 67: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup Current FAN1 Speed to 5VSB(V) These fields will show the fan speed and output voltage of the monitored devices or components. Load Fail-Safe Defaults The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting de- fault values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features.

  • Page 68: Load Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults The “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features...

  • Page 69: Set Supervisor Password

    BIOS Setup Set Supervisor Password If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup”...

  • Page 70: Set User Password

    BIOS Setup Set User Password If you want another user to have access only to your system but not to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option se- lected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to enter a password when trying to access setup, set a user’s password with the “Setup”...

  • Page 71: Save & Exit Setup

    BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password...

  • Page 72: Exit Without Saving

    BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving When you do not want to save the changes you have made, high- light “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password...

  • Page 73: Updating The Bios

    BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. 1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk.
  • Page 74 BIOS Setup 6. The following will appear. Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N) This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system. We recommend that you save the current BIOS and its flash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To save the current BIOS, press <Y>...

  • Page 75: Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

    Supported Software Chapter 4 - Supported Software The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Inser t the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.

  • Page 76: Drivers For Windows Vista System

    Supported Software Drivers for Windows Vista System Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 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”...
  • Page 77 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish to exit setup.

  • Page 78: Intel Graphics Drivers

    Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers To install the utility, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 2. Read license agreement then click Yes.
  • Page 79 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

  • Page 80: Audio Drivers

    Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the utility, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to start the installation. 2. Setup is preparing to install the driver. 3. Setup is configuring the new software installation.
  • Page 81 Supported Software 4. Click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue. Important: The warning message appeared because Windows Vista does not sup- port AC’97. Vista only supports High Definition audio. In the event that AC’97 is currently used on the system board, click “Install this driver software anyway”...

  • Page 82: Lan Drivers

    Supported Software LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin installation.
  • Page 83 Supported Software 3. After completing installa- tion, click Finish to exit setup.

  • Page 84: Myguard Hardware Monitor

    Supported Software MyGuard Hardware Monitor To install the utility, click “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin installation. 3. Setup is currently installing the utility.
  • Page 85 Supported Software 4. After completing installa- tion, click Finish to exit setup.

  • Page 86: Hardware Monitor For Windows

    Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows The system board comes with the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility. This utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored.
  • Page 87 Supported Software 3. Click Next to install or click Browse to select another folder. 4. Click Next to add the program icon to the Program Folder. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 88 Supported Software 6. Click Yes if you want to create Hardware Doctor shortcut at your desktop. 7. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the utility to take effect.
  • Page 89 Supported Software Using the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility 1. When you try to run the utility, which is usually done by double-clicking the Hardware Doctor shor tcut, error message will appear. 2. To solve this problem, right-click the Hardware Doctor shor tcut.
  • Page 90 Supported Software 4. You can now access the utility.

  • Page 91: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility

    Supported Software Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager 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. Note: This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to AHCI.
  • Page 92 Supported Software 3. Read license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme document for system requirements installation tips then click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
  • Page 93 Supported Software Installing the AHCI Driver During Windows Vista Installation ® The AHCI driver must be installed during Windows Vista installation. This is required in order to install the operating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode. Star t Windows Setup by booting from the installation CD.
  • Page 94 Supported Software The screen on the right will appear. Select the driver.
  • Page 95 Supported Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (English Version) To install, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (English Version)” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to continue. 2. Setup is now ready to install. Click Next. 3. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder.
  • Page 96 Supported Software 4. Click Install to begin installation. 5. Click Finish to exit installaion.

  • Page 97: Creating An Ahci Driver Floppy Diskette Under Vista

    Supported Software Creating an AHCI Driver Floppy Diskette under Vista The system board package includes floppy diskettes which are needed when you install the AHCI driver during Windows Vista installation. If in any case you lost the diskette, you can create another one by following the steps below.

  • Page 98: Drivers For Windows Xp System

    Supported Software Drivers for Windows XP System Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agree- ment” then click Next. 2. To start installation, click Next.
  • Page 99 Supported Software 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.

  • Page 100: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

    Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 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.
  • Page 101 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t this computer now” then click Finish. Restar ting the system will allow the new software installation to...
  • Page 102 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers To install the utility, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. To start installation, click Next. 2. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 3. Read license agreement then click Yes.
  • Page 103 Supported Software 4. Go through the readme document for system requirements installation tips then click Next. 5. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
  • Page 104 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the utility, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next. 2. Follow the remainder of the steps that appeared on the screen; clicking “next”...
  • Page 105 Supported Software LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin installation.
  • Page 106 Supported Software 3. After completing installa- tion, click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 107 Supported Software MyGuard Hardware Monitor To install the utility, click “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin installation. 3. Setup is currently installing the utility.
  • Page 108 Supported Software 4. After completing installa- tion, click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 109 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows The system board comes with the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility. This utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored.
  • Page 110 Supported Software 3. Click Next to add the program icon to the Program Folder. 4. After completing installa- tion, click Finish to exit setup. 5. Click Yes if you want to create a Hardware Doctor shortcut at your desktop.
  • Page 111 Supported Software 6. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the driver to take effect.
  • Page 112 Supported Software Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager 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. Note: This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to AHCI.
  • Page 113 Supported Software 3. Read license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme document for system requirements installation tips then click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

  • Page 114: Ahci For F6 During Windows Setup Floppy Driver

    Supported Software AHCI for F6 During Windows Setup Floppy Driver This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install ® Windows XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode. Click “AHCI for F6 During Windows Setup Floppy Driver”...
  • Page 115 Supported Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (English Version) To install, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (English Version)” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to continue. 2. Setup is now ready to install. Click Next. 3. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder.
  • Page 116 Supported Software 4. Click Install to begin installation. 5. Click Finish to exit installaion.

  • Page 117: Installing The Ahci Driver During Windows Xp Installation

    Supported Software Installing the AHCI Driver During Windows XP Installation ® The AHCI driver must be installed during the Windows installation using the F6 installation method. This is required in order to install the operating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode.

  • Page 118: Appendix A - Watchdog Timer

    Watchdog Timer Appendix A - Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer The following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Watchdog Timer function. The system will regularly be “cleared” according to the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will also reset according to the time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
  • Page 119 Watchdog Timer mSuperio_GetSet_Reg Macro RegIndex, AndMask, OrValue dx, SuperIo_CFG_Port al, RegIndex dx, al NEWIODELAY dx, SuperIo_DAT_Port in al, dx NEWIODELAY ah, al al, AndMask al, OrValue dx, al NEWIODELAY endM mSuperio_Get_Reg Macro RegIndex dx, SuperIo_CFG_Port al, RegIndex dx, al NEWIODELAY dx, SuperIo_DAT_Port al, dx NEWIODELAY...
  • Page 120 Watchdog Timer NEWIODELAY Macro 0EBh, al ;Dummy I/O output for delay endM .code start: call W83627Hx_WDT ah, 4ch int 21h W83627Hx_WDT Proc near ;LDN8 ;CRF5[3] :RW 0/1 = WDTO Second/Minute ;CRF5[2] :RW 0/1 = Keyboard Reset Low/High when WDTO Timeout ;CRF6[7:0]:RW 00h = Disable , 01h~0FFh = 1~255 Sec/Min.
  • Page 121 Watchdog Timer mSuperio_Exit_Config W83627Hx_WDT endP end start...

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