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Avalue Technology ECM-945GSE User Manual

Intel atom processor n270 3.5” micro module with intel 945gse + ich7- m chipset
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ECM-945GSE
Intel® Atom™ processor N270 3.5" Micro Module with Intel®
945GSE + ICH7- M Chipset
User's Manual
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Ed – 06 November 2009
Part No. E2047381602R

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  • Page 1 ECM-945GSE Intel® Atom™ processor N270 3.5” Micro Module with Intel® 945GSE + ICH7- M Chipset User’s Manual Ed – 06 November 2009 Part No. E2047381602R...
  • Page 2 CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2009 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Avalue has come to be known. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.

  • Page 4: Technical Support

    Avalue Technology Inc. Room 805, Building 9,No.99 Tianzhou Rd., an Avalue Company 7 Marconi, Irvine, CA92618 Caohejing Development Area, Tel: +1-949-470-1888 Xuhui District, Shanghai Fax: +1-949-470-0971 Tel: +86-21-5169-3609 Information: BCMSales@bcmcom.com Fax:+86-21-5445-3266 Web: www.bcmcom.com Information: sales.china@avalue.com.cn Service: service@avalue.com.tw 4 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Avalue’s products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2.4.15.1 Signal Description – USB Connector ..................36 2.4.16 LVDS Connector (JLVDS) ......................37 2.4.16.1 Signal Description – LVDS Connector (JLVDS)..............37 2.4.17 DVI Connector (JDVI) ........................ 38 2.4.18 Keyboard & mouse connector (JKB/MS) ................... 39 6 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 MPS Version Control For OS ....................57 3.5.2.16 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB ....................57 3.5.2.17 Report No FDD For WIN95 ....................57 3.5.2.18 Small Logo (EPA) Show ......................58 3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features......................58 3.5.3.1 DRAM Timing Selectable ...................... 59 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Date<of Month>/Time<hh:mm:ss> Alarm ................70 3.5.5.17 Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1, FDD,COM,LPT PORT, PCI PIRQ[A-D]# ......... 70 3.5.6 PnP / PCI Configuration ......................... 71 3.5.6.1 Init Display First ........................71 3.5.6.2 Reset Configuration Data ...................... 71 3.5.6.3 Resources Controlled By....................... 72 8 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 9 OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT FOUND ..................91 OFFENDING SEGMENT: ......................91 PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT ......................91 PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT ................92 RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ..............92 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted................. 93 Memory test fail..........................93 POST Codes ..........................93 40.1 Normal POST Code ........................94 40.2 Quick POST Codes........................100 40.3 S4 POST Codes ........................102 40.4 BootBlock POST Codes......................103 10 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x Intel® 945GSE Micro Module 1 x Quick Installation Guide for ECM-945GSE 1 x AUX-021 daughter board 1 x DVD-ROM contains the followings: —...

  • Page 12: Document Amendment History

    1.3 Document Amendment History Revision Date Comment Mar. 2009 Initial Release Apr. 2009 1.AUX-021 modification 2.Add PWR_SB, signal descrioption of PWR_5VSEL&PWR_MSEL Nov. 2009 1. JAUDIO modification 2. Add signal descrioption of CPU_FAN Mar. 2010 Block diagram updated 12 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Manual Objectives

    We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with ECM-945GSE series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    LCD Interface/ DVI 24 - Dual-CH 18/24 bit LVDS TV-out Intel® 945GSE Integrated TV-out Interface Supports HDTV Audio Intel® ICH7-M Chipset Realtek ALC655 supports 5.1 CH Audio AC97 Codec Mic in, Line in, Line out Audio Interface 14 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Single Power AT / ATX Power Type 0~60°C (32~140°F) Operation Temperature 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating Humidity 5.7" x 4.2" (146 mm x 105 mm) Size ( L x W ) 0.44 lbs (0.2 Kg) Weight ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 15...

  • Page 16: Architecture Overview - Block Diagram

    ECM-945GSE 1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ECM-945GSE in 18-bit and 24-bit version. 18-bit version: 16 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 User’s Manual 24-bit version: ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 17...

  • Page 18: Hardware Configuration

    ECM-945GSE 2. Hardware Configuration 18 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Product Overview

    User’s Manual 2.1 Product Overview ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 19...

  • Page 20: Installation Procedure

    Window must be entered and configured correctly to match the particular system configuration. 7. If TFT panel display is to be utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before connecting the display cable and turning on the power. 20 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Main Memory

    2GB. SODIMM1 (Rear side) Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing SODIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the board and the components. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 21...
  • Page 22 (2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly. 22 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Jumper And Connector List

    3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm JBAT1 CF mode select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm AT/ATX mode select 2 x 1 header, pitch 2.0mm PWR_MSEL Input power select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm PWR_5VSEL ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 23...
  • Page 24 2 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm Power connector PWRCON Reset button RSTBTN Serial ATA connector 1 SATA1 Serial ATA connector 2 SATA2 USB connector 0 & 1 USB1 (Co-lay with KB/MS ) VGA connector D-sub 15-pin, female 24 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Setting Jumpers & Connectors

    User’s Manual 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 AT/ATX mode select (PWR_MSEL) * Default ATX connector (JPWRBTN) Signal PWR_BT Note: JPWRBTN is available in ATX mode. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 25...

  • Page 26: Input Power Select (Pwr_5Vsel)

    ECM-945GSE 2.4.2 Input Power select (PWR_5VSEL) AT Type * ATX Type * Default 2.4.3 5VSB Power Connector in ATX (PWR_5VSEL) Signal PSON# 5VSB Note: Connect PWR_SB with cable in ATX type power input. 26 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Signal Description -At/Atx Mode / Input Power Type

    ATX mode. AT Mode (PWR_MSEL) Use ATX type power input, and set ATX type the board in AT mode. (PWR_5VSEL) ATX Mode (PWR_MSEL) Use ATX type power input, and set the board in ATX mode. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 27...

  • Page 28: Power Connector (Pwrcon)

    ECM-945GSE 2.4.4 Power Connector (PWRCON) Signal PIN PIN Signal 2.4.5 Clear CMOS (JBAT) Protect* Clear CMOS * Default 28 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Cf Mode Select (Jcf)

    User’s Manual 2.4.6 CF Mode select (JCF) Master* Slave * Default 2.4.7 Audio connector (JAUDIO) Signal PIN PIN Signal LIN-OUT_R LIN-OUT-L LIN-IN-R LIN-IN-L MIC_IN MIC_REF ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 29...

  • Page 30: General Purpose I/O Connector (Jdio)

    Signal Description – General Purpose I/O Connector (JDIO) Signal Signal Description GP [20:27] General purpose I/O port 1 bit 0~7. SMB_CLK Data input for I2C input, 5V tolerant SMB_DATA Data input for I2C serial input, 5V tolerant 30 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Cpu Fan Connector (Cpu_Fan)

    User’s Manual 2.4.9 CPU Fan connector (CPU_FAN) Signal +12V FAN_TAC1 2.4.10 Serial port 2 connector (JCOM2) Signal Signal ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 31...

  • Page 32: Serial Port 2 In Rs-422/485 (J422/485)

    2.4.11 Serial Port 2 in RS-422/485 (J422/485) Signal Signal TxD- RxD- TxD+ RxD+ Note: J422/485 is available after modifying the mode of COM2 in BIOS setting. 2.4.12 Serial Port 1 Connector (COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal 32 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Signal Description - Serial Port Connector (Com1, Jcom2, J422/485)

    Clear To Send. This signal indicates that the modem or data set is ready to exchange data. Data Carrier Detect. This signal indicates that the modem or data set has detected the data carrier. Ring Indicator. This signal indicates that the modem has received a telephone ringing signal. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 33...

  • Page 34: Lcd Inverter Connector (Jbkl)

    VR signal controlled by JVR. Please see the JVR section for detailed circuitry information. 2.4.13.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal Signal Description Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal 34 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Lcd Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (Jvr)

    User’s Manual 2.4.14 LCD backlight brightness adjustment connector (JVR) Signal Variation Resistor (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W) ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 35...

  • Page 36: Usb Connector 2, 3, 4 &5 (Jusb2, Jusb3)

    2.4.15.1 Signal Description – USB Connector Signal Signal Description Differential bi-directional data signal for USB channel . Clock is transmitted along D2/D3/D4/D5 +/- with the data using NRZI encoding. The signalling bit rate is up to 12 Mbs. 36 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Lvds Connector (Jlvds)

    LVDS receiver. The data in the EEPROM allows the EXT module to automatically C_DAT, I C_CLK set the proper timing parameters for a specific LCD panel. C_DAT1, I C_CLK1=>DVI (BIOS setting also needs to be updated.) C_DAT2, I C_CLK2=>LVDS ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 37...

  • Page 38: Dvi Connector (Jdvi)

    ECM-945GSE 2.4.17 DVI Connector (JDVI) Signal PIN PIN Signal TDC0# TDC0 HPDET TDC1# DDC_DAT 12 TDC1 DDC_CLK Note: DVI function is available in 18-bit LVDS version only. TLC# TDC2# TDC2 38 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Keyboard & Mouse Connector (Jkb/Ms)

    Bi-directional serial data line used to transfer data from or commands to the PC-AT KDAT keyboard. MCLK Bi-directional clock signal used to strobe data/commands from/to the PS/2 mouse. Bi-directional serial data line used to transfer data from or commands to the PS/2 MDAT mouse. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 39...

  • Page 40: Ide Connector (Ide)

    2.4.19 IDE connector (IDE) Signal PIN PIN Signal RESET# PDD7 PDD8 PDD6 PDD9 PDD5 PDD10 PDD4 PDD11 PDD3 PDD12 PDD2 PDD13 PDD1 PDD14 PDD0 PDD15 PDREQ PDIOW# PDIOR# PIORDY R106 PDACK# IRQ15 PDA1 PDA0 PDA2 PDCS1# PDCS3# HD_LED1 40 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Signal Description - Primary Ide Connector (Ide)

    DMA Acknowledge. The DACK# acknowledges the DREQ request to initiate DMA transfers. PDACT# Signal from hard disk indicating hard disk activity. The signal level depends on the hard disk type, normally active low. The signal is routed directly to the LED1. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 41...

  • Page 42: Tv Connector (Jtv)

    (Pb) analog signal of Component. TVDAC Channel B Output: supports Luminance signal of S-Video; Luminance (Y) analog signal of Component. TVDAC Channel C Output: supports Chrominance analog signal of S-Video; Chrominance (Pr) analog signal of Component. 42 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Vga Connector (Vga)

    75 Ω cable impedance. Analog output carrying the green colour signal to the CRT. GREEN For 75 Ω cable impedance. Analog output carrying the blue colour signal to the CRT. BLUE For 75 Ω cable impedance. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 43...

  • Page 44: Audio / Usb Daughter Board User's Guide

    2.0mm USB connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm 2.0mm USB connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm TV / Audio connector (Optional) 8 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm TV out connector 1 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm 44 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Setting Jumper And Connector

    TV / Audio Connector (JP7) (JP4) ignal PIN PIN Signal Signal PIN PIN Signal Signal Signal Mic In Mic Bais Line out L Line out R SPK L SPK R Line in L Line in R TVGND TVGND COMP ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 45...

  • Page 46: Bios Setup

    ECM-945GSE 3. BIOS Setup 46 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Starting Setup

    If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to. Press F1 to Continue, DEL to enter SETUP ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 47...

  • Page 48: Using Setup

    Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu • Navigating Through The Menu Bar Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in. Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 48 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Getting Help

    Award and your systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 49...

  • Page 50: Main Menu

    Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the Avalue website (www.avalue.com.tw) to download the latest product and BIOS information. 50 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Standard Cmos Features

    CGA 40 Video Select the default video device CGA 80 MONO All Errors Select the situation in which you want the BIOS Halt On No Errors to stop the POST process and notify you All, but Keyboard ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 51...

  • Page 52: Ide Adapter Setup

    **** Warning: Setting a value of 65535 Precomp Max = 65535 means no hard disk Min = 0 Landing zone **** Max = 65535 Min = 0 Sector Number of sectors per track Max = 255 52 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Advanced Bios Features

    Disable MaxVal" feature. Enabling this feature Limit CPUID MaxVal Enable will make the main board BIOS respond "suitable", "virtual" CPUID to OS kernel. So WinNT or the legacy OS can use the masked CPUID to work ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 53...

  • Page 54: Hard Disk Boot Priority

    This item allows you to set the boot priority of the hard drives installed in the system. Item Description Pri./Sec. Boot up from IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Hard Disk Master/Slave USBHDD Boot up from 1st/2nd/3rd USB Hard Disk 0/1/2 Bootable Boot up from other Add-In Card Hard Disk Device. Add-in Cards 54 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Virus Warning

    Item Description LS120 LS120 Device Hard Disk Hard Disk Device CDROM CDROM Device ZIP100 ZIP-100 Device USB-FDD USB Floppy Device USB-ZIP USB ZIP Device USB CDROM Device USB-CDROM Network Device Disabled Disabled any boot device ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 55...

  • Page 56: Boot Up Numlock Status

    3.5.2.12 Typematic Delay (Msec) This is the delay, in milliseconds, before the keyboard automatically repeats the keystroke that you have pressed continuously. This setting will only work if Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. Options: 250, 500, 750, 1000 56 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Security Option

    The original Windows95 requires the presence of a floppy. Unless the BIOS tells it to disregard the absence of the drive, it will generate an error message. For other operating systems as Win98 etc this field is without relevance. Item Description Don’t generate error message Generate error message ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 57...

  • Page 58: Small Logo (Epa) Show

    Such a scenario might well occur if your system had mixed speed DRAM chips installed so that greater delays may be required to preserve the integrity of the data held in the slower memory chips. 58 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Dram Timing Selectable

    If the tRAS period is too short, there may not be enough time to complete a burst transfer. This reduces performance and data may be lost or corrupted. The choices: Auto, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 59...

  • Page 60: System Memory Frequency

    This item allows you to re-assign the function numbers on a port by port basis. You can disable/hide any root port and have still have functions 0 thru N-1 where N is the total number of enabled root ports. 60 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Pci-E Compliancy Mode

    User’s Manual The choices: Auto, Enabled, Disabled. 3.5.3.11 PCI-E Compliancy Mode This feature is used to select the compliancy mode for PCI-E. The choices: v.1.0a, v1.0 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 61...

  • Page 62: Vga Setting

    This feature allows you to select LVDS back 72%, 68%, 65%, 62%, LVDS Back Light Control light. 59%, 56%, 53%, 50%, 46%, 43%, 40% This feature allows you to select an analog TV Off, NTSC, PAL, SECAM TV Standard standard system. 62 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Integrated Peripherals

    User’s Manual 3.5.4 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. 3.5.4.1 OnChip IDE Device The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for one IDE channel and two SATA ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 63...
  • Page 64 (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus Disabled IDE Secondary Master UDMA master driver). If the hard drive and the system IDE Secondary Slave UDMA software both support Ultra DMA, select Auto to enable BIOS support. 64 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: On-Chip Serial Ata Setting

    Onboard LAN1 Device Disabled Device. Enabled This item allows you to enabled the PCIe Lan2 Onboard LAN2 Device Disabled Device Enabled This item allows you to enabled the LAN Boot Onboard Lan Boot ROM Disabled T ROM. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 65...

  • Page 66: Super Io Device

    Select a DMA channel for the port. PWRON After PWR-Fail Off, On, Former-Sts Select power on after power fail mode. 3.5.4.4 Watch Dog Timer This option will determine watch dog timer. The choices: Disabled, 30,40,50,60 Sec, 1, 2, 4 Min. 66 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Usb Device Setting

    USB mouse should be provided by the Enabled operating system or the BIOS. This BIOS feature determines if support for the Disabled USB Storage Function USB Storage should be provided by the Enabled operating system or the BIOS. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 67...

  • Page 68: Power Management Setup

    This item will set which ACPI suspend type will be used. The choices: S1(POS), S3(STR).S1&S3. 3.5.5.4 Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume There are 3 modes for you to decide to operate VGABIOS or not when the ACPI suspend type is S3. The choices: Auto, Yes, No. 68 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Power Management

    The choices: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 40 mins, 1 hr. 3.5.5.11 HDD Power Down When enable and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. The choices: Disabled, 1 ~ 15 mins. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 69...

  • Page 70: Soft-Off By Pwr-Bttn

    In effect ,the system remain alert for anything which occurs to a device which is configured as Enabled ,even when the system is in a power down mode. The choices: Enabled, Disabled. 70 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Pnp / Pci Configuration

    Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system cannot boot. The choices: Enabled, Disabled. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 71...

  • Page 72: Resources Controlled By

    Auto, allows the PCI controller to automatically allocate the IRQ numbers. The choices: Auto, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15. 3.5.6.6 Maximum Payload Size This setting defines the maximum payload size. The choices: 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096. 72 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Pc Health Status

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 73...

  • Page 74: Load Optimized Defaults

    While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs. Press <Y> to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations. 74 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Set Supervisor / User Password

    You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 75...
  • Page 76 Features Setup Menu and its Security option (see Section 3). If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup. 76 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Save & Exit Setup

    Enter <Y> to store the selection made in the menus in CMOS, a special section in memory that stays on after turning the system off. The BIOS configures the system according to the Setup selection stored in CMOS when boot the computer next time. The system is restarted after saving the values. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 77...

  • Page 78: Exit Without Save

    ECM-945GSE 3.5.11 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting. 78 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Drivers Installation

    User’s Manual 4. Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 79...

  • Page 80: Install Chipset Driver (For Intel 945Gse)

    4.1 Install Chipset Driver (For Intel 945GSE) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Chipset\Intel\ 945GSE.

  • Page 81: Install Display Driver (For Intel 945Gse)

    4.2 Install Display Driver (For Intel 945GSE) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Video\Intel\945GSE.

  • Page 82: Install Ethernet Driver (For Intel 82583V Gigabit Lan)

    4.3 Install Ethernet Driver (For Intel 82583V Gigabit LAN) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of AVALUE’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Gigabit\Intel\82583V.
  • Page 83 Step 6. Select the specific location to Step 9. Repeat the Step 1 ~ Step 3 to confirm the Generic Marvell is ready. Next. Step 7. The wizard runs the setup automatically. Step 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 83...

  • Page 84: Install Audio Driver (For Realtek Alc655)

    4.4 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC655) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Audio\Intel\6300ESB \ALC655.

  • Page 85: Mechanical Drawing

    User’s Manual 5. Mechanical Drawing ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 85...
  • Page 86 ECM-945GSE Unit: mm 86 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 User’s Manual With Heatsink ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 87...

  • Page 88: Appendix A: Award Bios Post Messages

    ECM-945GSE Appendix A: AWARD BIOS POST Messages 88 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Overview

    Then reboot the system. DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 89...

  • Page 90: Display Switch Is Set Incorrectly

    Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller. Make sure the controller is installed correctly and firmly. If there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette Drive selection in Setup is set to NONE. 90 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Invalid Eisa Configuration Please Run Eisa Configuration Utility

    ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated. 20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot. ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 91...

  • Page 92: Press F1 To Disable Nmi, F2 To Reboot

    The board ID does not match the ID stored in the EISA non-volatile memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility. 92 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Floppy Disk(S) Fail (80) → Unable To Reset Floppy Subsystem

    The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad. 39. Memory test fail. BIOS reports the memory test fail if the onboard memory is tested error. 40. POST Codes Please take reference to Phoenix-Award website for the latest post codes. http://www.phoenix.com/en/OEM-ODM/Customer+Services/BIOS/AwardBIOS/Award+Erro r+Codes.htm ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 93...

  • Page 94: Normal Post Code

    If unmasked NMI occurs, display Press F1 to disable NMI, F2 reboot. Program Chip Set To program chipset from defaults values E1-EF Setup Pages E1- Page 1, E2 - Page 2, etc. Force load Default to Chipset defaults program chipset Reserved 94 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 Re-init KB Reserved HPM init If support HPM, HPM get initialized here Reserved Test CMOS Interface Verifies CMOS is working correctly, detects bad battery. If failed, and battery Status load CMOS defaults and load into chipset Reserved ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 95...
  • Page 96 Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. Reserved Test 8259-2 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. Reserved Reserved 96 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 97 PnP Init Display PnP logo and PnP early init Reserved Setup Virus Protect Setup virus protect according to Setup Reserved Awdflash Load If required, will auto load Awdflash.exe in POST Reserved Onboard I/O Init Initializing onboard superIO ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 97...
  • Page 98 IDE device detection and install Reserved Detect & Initialize Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also game port). Serial/Parallel Port Reserved Reserved Detect & Initialize Math Initialize math coprocessor. Coprocessor Reserved HDD Check for Write HDD check out protection 98 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Read and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot Special KBC patch Set system speed for boot. Setup NumLock status according to Setup Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h. Boot ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 99...

  • Page 100: Quick Post Codes

    Reserved Reserved Setup Init Display setup message and enable setup functions Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt vectors. Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port ACPI sub-system initializing Setup Cache Controller Initialize cache controller. 100 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...
  • Page 101 Read and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot Special KBC patch Set system speed for boot. Setup NumLock status according to Setup. Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h. Boot ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 101...

  • Page 102: S4 Post Codes

    BIOS data area Parameters Initialize hard drive controller and any drives. IDE device detection and install Cache Init Cache init and USB init PM init PM initialization PM final Init and issue Final init Before resume Full on 102 ECM-945GSE User’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Bootblock Post Codes

    KB init Initialized KBC Install interrupt vectors Install int. vector (0-77), and initialized 00-1fh to their proper place Init Video Video initializing Init FDD Scan floppy and media capacity for onboard superIO Boot Load boot sector ECM-945GSE User’s Manual 103...

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