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  • Page 1 HR100-CRM System Board User’s Manual A15310120...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    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 transfor- mation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright hold- ers.

  • 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

    Introduction Table of Contents Copyright ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Trademarks ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ���������������������������������������������� 3 About this Manual ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Warranty ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Static Electricity Precautions ������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Safety Measures ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 About the Package ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Before Using the System Board ��������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 5 Introduction USB Ports................37 Audio ..................39 I/O Connectors ................41 CD-in Internal Audio Connector ..........41 S/PDIF Connector ..............42 LVDS LCD Panel Connector ............43 LCD/Inverter Power Connector ........... 43 Digital I/O Connectors .............. 45 SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors ............ 46 Cooling Fan Connectors .............

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Introduction 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” on the main menu. Warranty 1.

  • Page 7: Static Electricity Precautions

    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 dis- charge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage.

  • Page 8: About The Package

    Introduction About the Package The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for as- sistance. One system board  Two Serial ATA data cables ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor • Socket G2 988B for: - Intel Core i7-2710QE (2.1GHz, 45W, PGA) ® - Intel Core i5-2510E (2.5GHz, 35W, PGA) ® - Intel Celeron B810 ® ® • New microarchitecture on 32nm process technology • Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) Instructions ® ® • Intel Turbo Boost Technology ® Chipset • Intel QM67 PCH (Platform Controller Hub) ® System Memory • Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets • Supports DDR3 1066/1333MHz • Supports dual channel memory interface • Supports up to 16GB system memory...
  • Page 10 Introduction Serial ATA • 4 Serial ATA ports - 2 SATA 2.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s - 2 SATA 3.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s • Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) con- troller • Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 CompactFlash • JMicron JMB368 PCI Express to PATA host controller • DMA mode: Ultra ATA up to 100MB/s • PIO mode: up to 16MB/s Intel Active • Supports iAMT7.0 Management • Out-of-band system access Technology • Remote troubleshooting and recovery (AMT) • Hardware-based agent presence checking • Proactive alerting • Remote hardware and software asset tracking TPM (optional) • TPM - Trusted Platform Module • Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions • Provides software license protection, enforcement and pass- word protection Rear Panel I/O • 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port Ports • 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port • 2 DB-9 serial ports - Supports RS232/422/485 - Pins 1 and 9 of RS232 functions as RS232 signal or power (selectable via jumper) • 1 DB-15 VGA port • 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only)
  • Page 11 Introduction Energy Efficient • Supports ErP Lot6 power saving (optional) Design • ACPI v2.0 specification • System Power Management • Wake-On-Events include: - Wake-On-PS/2 KB/Mouse - Wake-On-USB KB/Mouse - Wake-On-LAN - RTC timer to power-on the system • CPU stopped clock control • AC power failure recovery D a m a g e F r e e • Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm Intelligence • Monitors VCORE/5V/1.05V/1.5V/12V/3.3V/VBAT voltages and failure alarm • Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm • Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed • Watchdog timer function Temperature • 0 C to 60 Humidity • 10% to 90% • Mini-ITX form factor...

  • Page 12: Features

    Introduction Features Watchdog Timer The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the sys- tem 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. DDR3 DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance.
  • Page 13 Introduction Serial ATA Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specifica- tion. SATA 3.0 supports speed up to 6Gb/s while SATA 2.0 supports speed up to 3Gb/s. This improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.
  • Page 14 Introduction Wake-On-USB This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a sys- tem from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. Important: If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation System Board Layout ATX Power PS/2 power select (JP2) COM1 RS232/Power PS/2 Mouse select (JP1) PS/2 KB COM2 RS232/Power CF card setting COM6 COM5 COM4 COM3 select (JP3) Chassis Power-on select ( intrusion DDR3_1 SODIMM COM 2 COM 1...

  • Page 16: System Memory

    Hardware Installation Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.

  • Page 17: Installing The Dim Module

    Hardware Installation Installing the DIM Module Note: The system 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.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.

  • Page 19: Cpu

    Hardware Installation Overview The system board is equipped with a surface mount PGA 988B CPU socket. Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only. Installing the CPU 1.
  • Page 20 Hardware Installation 5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Important: Handle the CPU by its edg- es and avoid touching the Gold triangular mark pins.

  • Page 21: Installing The Fan And Heat Sink

    Hardware Installation Installing the Fan and Heat Sink The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board. Note: • Use only certified fan and heat sink.
  • Page 22 Hardware Installation 4. Place the fan / heat sink assembly on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink must match the screw holes of the retention module base. We strongly recommend using this type of fan / heat sink assembly because it provides adequate cooling to the components of the system board.

  • Page 23: Jumper Settings

    Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data JP10 1-2 On: Normal 2-3 On: (default) 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. To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below. 1.

  • Page 24: Ps/2 Power Select

    Hardware Installation PS/2 Power Select 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: (default) +5V_standby JP2 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ports. Se- lecting +5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.

  • Page 25: Usb Power Select

    Hardware Installation USB Power Select USB 0-1/8-9 (JP6) 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: (default) +5V_standby This jumper is used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system. Important: If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must sup-...

  • Page 26: Panel Power Select

    Hardware Installation Panel Power Select 5-6 On: +3.3V 1-2 On: +12V 3-4 On: +5V (default) JP9 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure JP9’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.

  • Page 27: Com1/Com2 Rs232/Rs422/Rs485 Select

    Hardware Installation COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 2 COM 1 JP4 (for COM1) and JP5 (for COM2) are used to configure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting. JP4/JP5 3-4 On: RS422 1-2 On: RS232...

  • Page 28: Com1/Com2 Rs232/Power Select

    Hardware Installation COM1/COM2 RS232/Power Select 1-3, 2-4 On: RS232 (default) 3-5 (+12V), 4-6 (+5V) On: RS232 with power...

  • Page 29: Power-On Select

    Hardware Installation Power-on Select 1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default) 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power; or Power-on via WOL after G3 To power-on via WOL after G3: 1. Set JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On. 2. Set the “After G3” field to Power Off/WOL. 3.

  • Page 30: Compactflash Card Setting

    Hardware Installation CompactFlash Card Setting 1-2 On: Master 2-3 On: (default) Slave JP8 is used to set the CompactFlash card to Master or Slave mode.

  • Page 31: Rear Panel I/O Ports

    Hardware Installation Rear Panel I/O Ports Realtek PS/2 COM 2 Intel LAN Mouse Mic-in Line-in Line-out PS/2 K/B COM 1 DVI-I USB 0-1 USB 8-9 (DVI-D signal only) The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • PS/2 mouse port • PS/2 keyboard port • 2 COM ports • VGA port • DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only) • Intel LAN port •...

  • Page 32: Ps/2 Mouse And Ps/2 Keyboard Ports

    Hardware Installation PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports PS/2 Mouse PS/2 KB These ports are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 key- board or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.

  • Page 33: Com (Serial) Ports

    Hardware Installation COM (Serial) Ports COM 4 COM 5 COM 3 COM 6 COM 2 COM 1 COM 1 and COM 2: RS232/422/485 RTS- CTS- DSR- DTR- DCD- COM 3 to COM 6: RS232 COM 3 to COM 6 are fixed at RS232. The pin function of COM 1 and COM 2 ports will vary according to JP4/JP5’s set- ting. Refer to “COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information.

  • Page 34: Vga Port

    Hardware Installation VGA Port The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable con- nector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

  • Page 35: Dvi-I Port

    Hardware Installation DVI-I Port DVI-I (DVI-D signal only) The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor. This port supports DVI-D sig- nal only. Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After you plug the cable connector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connec- tor in place.

  • Page 36: Rj45 Lan Ports

    Hardware Installation RJ45 LAN Ports Intel LAN Realtek Features • Intel 82579LM with iAMT7.0 Gigabit LAN Phy • Realtek RTL8111DL PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

  • Page 37: Usb Ports

    Hardware Installation USB Ports USB 1 USB 0 USB 9 USB 2-3 USB 4-5 USB 8 USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta- neously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with four onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The two 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The ad- ditional USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis and then insert the USB port cables to a connector.
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function: • Jumper Setting JP6 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in this chapter for more information.

  • Page 39: Audio

    Hardware Installation Audio Rear audio Mic-in Line-in Line-out Line2-JD Line2-L Front_IO_Sense Line2-R Mic2-JD Presence Signal Mic2-R Front audio Mic2-L Rear Audio The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug. • Mic-in Jack (Pink) This jack is used to connect an external microphone. • Line-in Jack (Light Blue) This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player, AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.
  • Page 40 Hardware Installation BIOS Setting Configure the onboard audio in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the audio driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

  • Page 41: I/O Connectors

    Hardware Installation I/O Connectors CD-in Internal Audio Connector Right audio channel Ground Ground Left audio channel The CD-in connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.

  • Page 42: S/Pdif Connector

    Hardware Installation S/PDIF Connector SPDIF out Ground SPDIF in The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the audio cable to the S/PDIF connector. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable is aligned with pin 1 of the S/PDIF connector.

  • Page 43: Lvds Lcd Panel Connector

    Hardware Installation LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector LCD/Inverter power LVDS LCD panel The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These connec- tors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel.
  • Page 44 Hardware Installation LVDS LCD Panel Connector Pins Pins Function Function LVDS_Out3+ LVDS_Out7+ LVDS_Out3- LVDS_Out7- LVDS_Out2+ LVDS_Out6+ LVDS_Out2- LVDS_Out6- LVDS_Out1+ LVDS_Out5+ LVDS_Out1- LVDS_Out5- LVDS_Out0+ LVDS_Out4+ LVDS_Out0- LVDS_Out4- LVDS_CLK1+ LVDS_CLK2+ LVDS_CLK1- LVDS_CLK2- LVDS_DDCCLK N. C. LVDS_DDCDAA N. C. Panel Power Panel Power Panel Power Panel Power LCD/Inverter Power Connector...

  • Page 45: Digital I/O Connectors

    Hardware Installation Digital I/O Connectors The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment +12V DIO7 +12V DIO6 GND DIO5 VCC DIO4 VCC DIO3 GND DIO2 V_5P0_STBY DIO1 V_5P0_STBY DIO0 GND...

  • Page 46: Sata (Serial Ata) Connectors

    Hardware Installation SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors SATA 3.0 6Gb/s SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 2.0 3Gb/s Features • 4 Serial ATA ports - 2 SATA2 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s - 2 SATA3 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s • Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device. BIOS Setting Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“IDE Configuration” sub- menu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

  • Page 47: Cooling Fan Connectors

    Hardware Installation Cooling Fan Connectors Sense Power Ground CPU fan Ground Power Sense System fan 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 sys- tem board components. BIOS Setting The Advanced menu (“Hardware Health Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more infor- mation.

  • Page 48: Chassis Instrusion Connector

    Hardware Installation Chassis Intrusion Connector Ground Signal The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chas- sis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.

  • Page 49: Power Connectors

    Hardware Installation Power Connectors Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main pow- er connector that must be inserted into the 24-pin connector. The power connector from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 24-pin connector in only one orientation. Make sure to find the proper orientation before plugging the connectors.

  • Page 50: Standby Power Led

    Hardware Installation Standby Power LED Standby Power LED This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC and then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

  • Page 51: Front Panel Connectors

    Hardware Installation Front Panel Connectors PWR-LED HDD-LED PWR-BTN RESET-SW 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 This switch is used to power on or off the system.

  • Page 52: Expansion Slots

    Hardware Installation Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCIE 2 PCIE 3 PCI Express x16 Slot Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifica- tions, into the PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card above the slot then press it down firmly until it is com- pletely seated in the slot.
  • Page 53 Hardware Installation PCIE 2 +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V SMB_CLK SMB_DATA +3V3 +3V3 +3V3 +3VDU RESET PCIE_WAKE CLK+ CLK- PCIECLKRQ...
  • Page 54 Hardware Installation PCIE 3 +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V USB+ SMB_CLK USB- SMB_DATA +3V3 +3V3 +3V3 +3VDU RESET PCIE_WAKE CLK+ CLK- PCIECLKRQ...

  • Page 55: Battery

    Hardware Installation Battery Battery The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufac- turer.

  • Page 56: Compactflash Socket

    Hardware Installation CompactFlash Socket CompactFlash socket The CompactFlash socket is used for inserting a CompactFlash card. Compact- Flash card is a small removable mass storage device designed with flash tech- nology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely.

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 - Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication be- tween the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off.
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup Legends Keys Function Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu. Up and Down arrows Moves the highlight up or down between submenus or fields. <Esc> Exits to the BIOS Setup Utility. + (plus key) Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted field.

  • Page 59: Ami Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS Setup AMI BIOS Setup Utility Main The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...

  • Page 60: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced The Advanced menu 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 ac- cording to your preference.

  • Page 61: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup ACPI Power Management Configuration This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Power Management Configuration Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will [S3 (Suspend to RAM) ] ACPI Sleep State enter, when the SUSPEND...

  • Page 62: Tpm Support

    BIOS Setup Trusted Computing (optional) This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced TPM Configuration Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will TPM Support [Disabled] not show TPM. Reset of platform is required.

  • Page 63: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Smart Fan Function Smart Fan Function  [Disabled] Case Open Beep System Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature : +48 C System Temperature : +34 C...
  • Page 64 BIOS Setup Boundary 1 to Boundary 4 The range is from 0-127. Speed Count 1 to Speed Count 5 The range is from 1-100. Case Open Beep Set this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intru- sion event.

  • Page 65: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS Setup CPU Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-2710QE CPU @ 2.10GHz for Hyper-Threading EMT64...

  • Page 66: Sata Configuration

    BIOS Setup SATA Configuration This section is used to configure SATA functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enable or disable SATA SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Device. Serial ATA Port 0 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Serial ATA Port 1...
  • Page 67 BIOS Setup If AHCI or RAID is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the follow- ing information: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. SATA Mode Selection [RAID] Software Feature Mask Configuration Serial ATA Port 0...

  • Page 68: Software Feature Mask Configuration

    BIOS Setup Software Feature Mask Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable RAID0 RAID0 [Enabled] feature. RAID1 [Enabled] RAID10 [Enabled] RAID5 [Enabled] Intel Rapid Recovery Technology [Enabled] OROM UI and BANNER [Enabled] HDD Unlock [Enabled] LED Locate...
  • Page 69 BIOS Setup Intel TXT (LT) Configuration This section is used to configure the Intel Trusted Execution technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX enabled.
  • Page 70 BIOS Setup Anti-Theft Configuration This section is used to disable the PC at the hardware level in the event of loss or theft. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable AT in Intel Anti-Theft Configuration BIOS for testing only.

  • Page 71: Usb Configuration

    BIOS Setup USB Configuration This section is used to configure USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables Legacy USB USB Configuration support. AUTO option disables legacy support if USB Devices: no USB devices are 2 Hubs connected.
  • Page 72 BIOS Setup F71879 Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced F71879 Super IO Configuration Restore AC Power Loss help.

  • Page 73: Serial Port

    BIOS Setup Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) [Enabled] Serial Port IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Device Settings Change Settings [Auto] Select Screen →...

  • Page 74: Second Super Io Configuration

    BIOS Setup Second Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure the serial port functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Second Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC) Super IO Chip Fintek F81217 Serial Port 3 Configuration ...

  • Page 75: Sandybridge Ppm Configuration

    BIOS Setup Onboard ATA Controller Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PATA Primary Master Not Present PATA Primary Slave Not Present Select Screen → ←: Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select +/ -: Change Opt. General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 76: Chipset

    BIOS Setup Chipset Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit System Agent (SA) System Agent (SA) Configuration  Parameters PCH-IO Configuration  Select Screen ← →: Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select...

  • Page 77: Intel Igfx Configuration

    BIOS Setup System Agent (SA) Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset System Agent RC Version 1.0.0.1 Configure Intel IGFX Supported Settings. VT-d Capability Intel IGFX Configuration  NB PCIe Configuration  Memory Configuration  Select Screen →...

  • Page 78: Aperture Size

    BIOS Setup GTT Size Selects the GTT Size. The options are 1MB and 2 MB. Aperture Size This field is relevant to the memory-mapped graphics data of the AGP card installed in your system. Leave this in its default setting. DVMT Total Gfx Mem This field is used to select the graphics memory size used by DVMT mode.

  • Page 79: Nb Pcie Configuration

    BIOS Setup NB PCIe Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset NB PCIe Configuration Configure PEG0 Not Present B0: D1: F0 Gen1-Gen2 PEG0 Display Present [PCIe x16] Select Screen → ←: Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select +/ -: Change Opt.

  • Page 80: Memory Configuration

    BIOS Setup Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Information 1.0.0.1 Memory RC Version Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz Total Memory 4096 MB (DDR3) DIMM#0 2048 MB (DDR3) 2048 MB (DDR3) DIMM#2 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time Select Screen →...
  • Page 81 BIOS Setup PCH-IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset 1.1.1.0 Enable or disable onboard Intel PCH RC Version NIC. PCH LAN Controller [Enabled] Wake on LAN Enable [Disabled] After G3 [Power ON] Azalia [Auto] USB Configuration ...

  • Page 82: Pci Express Configuration

    BIOS Setup USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset [Enabled] Control the USB EHCI EHCI1 EHCI2 [Enabled] (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. Select Screen → ←: Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select +/ -: Change Opt.

  • Page 83: Boot

    BIOS Setup Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Number of seconds to Boot Configuration wait for setup activation Setup Prompt Timeout key. Bootup NumLock State [On] 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

  • Page 84: Security

    BIOS Setup Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator Password. If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.

  • Page 85: Save & Exit

    BIOS Setup Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Restore/Load Default Save Changes and Reset values for all the setup Discard Changes and Reset options. Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override...

  • Page 86: Updating The Bios

    BIOS Setup 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. To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press <Enter>.

  • Page 87: Chapter 4 - Supported Software

    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. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.
  • Page 88 Supported Software Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only) Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have up- dated 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 89 Supported Software 3. Click Exit.
  • Page 90 Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (for Windows XP only) To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agree- ment” then click Next. 2. To start installation, click Next. 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.

  • Page 91: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

    Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows  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 92 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next. 4. After all setup operations are done, click Next. 5. Click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 93 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows Vista) To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to in- stall the graphics driver. Click Next. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme”...
  • Page 94 Supported Software 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con- tinue.
  • Page 95 Supported Software 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software in- stallation to take effect.
  • Page 96 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP) To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next.
  • Page 97 Supported Software 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now.” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software in- stalllation to take effect.

  • Page 98: Audio Drivers

    Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software in- stallation to take effect.

  • Page 99: Realtek Lan Drivers

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

  • Page 100: Intel Lan Drivers

    Supported Software Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”. 3.
  • Page 101 Supported Software 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.

  • Page 102: Intel Management Engine Interface

    Supported Software Intel Management Engine Interface To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Interface” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next.
  • Page 103 Supported Software 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.

  • Page 104: Myguard Hardware Monitor

    Supported Software MyGuard Hardware Monitor To install the driver, click “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin instal- lation. 3. Setup is currently installing the utility.
  • Page 105 Supported Software 4. After completing instal- lation, click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 106 Supported Software F6 Floppy Configuration Utility 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. 1.
  • Page 107 Supported Software Intel Turbo Boost (for Windows 7 only) To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost” on the main menu. 1. The setup program is con- figuring the new software installation. 2. Click Next. 3. Read the license agreement and then click “I accept the terms in the license agree- ment”.
  • Page 108 Supported Software 4. Click Install. 5. The setup program is cur- rently installing the soft- ware. 6. Click Finish.

  • Page 109: Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Supported Software 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 instal- lation. 3.
  • Page 110 Supported Software Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ pack- age prior to installing the driver. Click Install. 2.
  • Page 111 Supported Software 4. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. 5. Enter the necessary infor- mation and then click Next. 6. Select a setup type and then click Next.
  • Page 112 Supported Software 7. Click Install. 8. The setup program is cur- rently installing the driver. 9. Click Finish.
  • Page 113 Supported Software Click Yes to restart the system. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

  • Page 114: Chapter 5 - Raid

    RAID Chapter 5 - RAID The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. RAID Levels RAID 0 (Striped Disk Array without Fault Tolerance) RAID 0 uses two new identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 115: Settings

    RAID Settings To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required. 1. Connect the Serial ATA drives. 2. Configure Serial ATA in the AMI BIOS. 3. Configure RAID in the RAID BIOS. 4. Install the RAID driver during OS installation. 5.
  • Page 116 RAID Step 4: Install the RAID Driver During OS Installation The RAID driver must be installed during the Windows XP or Windows 2000 in- ® ® stallation using the F6 installation method. This is required in order to install the operating system onto a hard drive or RAID volume when in RAID mode or onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode.
  • Page 117 RAID Step 5: Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility can be installed from within Windows. It allows RAID volume management (create, delete, migrate) from within the operating system. It will also display useful SATA device and RAID volume in- formation.
  • Page 118 RAID 5. Read the license agree- ment then click Yes. 6. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installa- tion information then click Next. 7. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.

  • Page 119: Chapter 6 - Intel Amt Settings

    Intel AMT Settings Chapter 6 - Intel AMT Settings Overview Intel Active Management Technology (Intel ® AMT) combines hardware and soft- ware solution to provide maximum system defense and protection to networked systems. The hardware and software information are stored in non-volatile memory. With its built-in manageability and latest security applications, Intel AMT provides the ®...

  • Page 120: Enable Intel ® Amt In The Ami Bios

    Intel AMT Settings Enable Intel AMT in the AMI BIOS ® 1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS. 2. In the Advanced menu, select Enabled in the Intel AMT field. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Chipset Boot...
  • Page 121 Intel AMT Settings 4. In the Save & Exit menu, select Save Changes and Reset then select OK. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Restore/Load Default Discard Changes and Reset values for all the setup...

  • Page 122: Extension (Mebx) Screen

    Intel AMT Settings Enable Intel AMT in the Intel Management ® ® Engine BIOS Extension (MEBX) Screen 1. When the system reboots, the following message will be displayed. Press <Ctrl-P> as soon as the message is displayed; as this message will be dis- played for only a few seconds.
  • Page 123 Intel AMT Settings 3. Enter a new password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME New Password then press Enter. The password must include: • 8-32 characters • Strong 7-bit ASCII characters excluding : , and ” characters • At least one digit character (0, 1, ...9) • At least one 7-bit ASCII non alpha-numeric character, above 0x20, (e.g. !, $, ;) • Both lower case and upper case characters Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 124 Intel AMT Settings 4. You will be asked to verify the password. Enter the same new password in the space provided under Verify Password then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU Intel(R) ME General Settings ...
  • Page 125 Intel AMT Settings 6. Select Change Intel(R) ME Password then press Enter. You will be prompted for a password. The default password is “admin”. Enter the default password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME New Password then press Enter. • 8-32 characters • Strong 7-bit ASCII characters excluding : , and ”...
  • Page 126 Intel AMT Settings 7. Select FW Update Settings then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION Change Intel(R) ME Passowrd FW Update Settings  Set PRTC Power Control ...
  • Page 127 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) ME Platform Configuration menu, select Set PRTC then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION Change Intel(R) ME Passowrd FW Update Settings ...
  • Page 128 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) ME Platform Configuration menu, select Power Control then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION Change Intel(R) ME Passowrd FW Update Settings ...
  • Page 129 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) ME Power Control menu, select Idle Timeout then press Enter. Enter the timeout value. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) ME POWER CONTROL Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States Idle Timeout Previous Menu Timeout Value (1-65535)
  • Page 130 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Manageability Feature Selection then press Enter. Type Y then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION Manageability Feature Selection SOL/IDER/KVM ...
  • Page 131 Intel AMT Settings 17. In the SOL/IDER/KVM menu, select Username and Password then press Enter. Select Disabled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. SOL/IDER/KVM Username and Password IDER Legacy Redirection Mode Previous Menu ] = Select [ESC] = Exit [ENTER] = Access ↑↓...
  • Page 132 Intel AMT Settings In the SOL/IDER/KVM menu, select IDER then press Enter. Select Disa- bled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. SOL/IDER/KVM Username and Password IDER Legacy Redirection Mode Previous Menu ] = Select [ESC] = Exit...
  • Page 133 Intel AMT Settings 21. Select Enabled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. SOL/IDER/KVM Username and Password IDER Legacy Redirection Mode Previous Menu [ESC] = Exit ] = Select [ENTER] = Access ↑↓ [*] Disabled [ ] Enabled In the SOL/IDER/KVM menu, select KVM then press Enter. Select Disa-...
  • Page 134 Intel AMT Settings 23. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. Select User Consent then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION Manageability Feature Selection SOL/IDER/KVM ...
  • Page 135 Intel AMT Settings In the User Consent Configuration menu, select Opt-in Configurable from Remote IT then press Enter. Select Disable Remote Control of KVM Opt-in Policy then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. USER CONSENT CONFIGURATION User Opt-in Opt-in Configurable from remote IT...
  • Page 136 Intel AMT Settings 26. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. Select Password Policy then press Enter. You may choose to use a password only during setup and configuration or to use a password anytime the system is being accessed. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 137 Intel AMT Settings 27. In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Network Setup then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION Manageability Feature Selection SOL/IDER/KVM  User Consent ...
  • Page 138 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings menu, select Host Name then press Enter. Enter the computer’s host name then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) ME NETWORK NAME SETTINGS Host Name Domain Name...
  • Page 139 Intel AMT Settings 31. Select Shared/Dedicated FQDN then press Enter. Select Shared or Dedi- cated then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) ME NETWORK NAME SETTINGS Host Name Domain Name Shared/Dedicated FQDN Dynamic DNS Update...
  • Page 140 Intel AMT Settings 33. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) ME Network Setup menu. Select TCP/IP Settings then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) ME NETWORK SETUP Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings  TCP/IP Settings ...
  • Page 141 Intel AMT Settings In the Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration menu, select DHCP Mode then press Enter. Select Disabled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. WIRED LAN IPV4 CONFIGURATION DHCP Mode Previous Menu ] = Select [ESC] = Exit [ENTER] = Access ↑↓...
  • Page 142 Intel AMT Settings 37. In the Wired LAN IPV6 Configuration menu, select IPV6 Feature Se- lection then press Enter. Select Disabled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. WIRED LAN IPV6 CONFIGURATION IPV6 Feature Selection Previous Menu ] = Select [ESC] = Exit [ENTER] = Access...
  • Page 143 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Unconfigure Network Access then press Enter. Type Y then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION Manageability Feature Selection SOL/IDER/KVM ...
  • Page 144 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select Cur- rent Provisioning Mode then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) AUTOMATED SETUP AND CONFIGURATION Current Provisioning Mode Provisioning Record RCFG ...
  • Page 145 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select RCFG then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) AUTOMATED SETUP AND CONFIGURATION Current Provisioning Mode Provisioning Record RCFG ...
  • Page 146 Intel AMT Settings 45. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Configuration menu. Select Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 then press Enter. Type server address then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) AUTOMATED SETUP AND CONFIGURATION Current Provisioning Mode Provisioning Record...
  • Page 147 Intel AMT Settings 47. In the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select TLS PSK then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) AUTOMATED SETUP AND CONFIGURATION Current Provisioning Mode Provisioning Record RCFG ...
  • Page 148 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Delete PID and PPS ** then press Enter. Type Y then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION Set PID and PPS ** Delete PID and PPS ** Previous Menu...
  • Page 149 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Remote Configura- tion ** then press Enter. Select Disabled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION Remote Configuration ** PKI DNS Suffix Manage Hashes Previous Menu ] = Select [ESC] = Exit...
  • Page 150 Intel AMT Settings In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Manage Hashes then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v7.0.0.0053/Intel(R) ME v7.0.4.1197 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. INTEL(R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION Remote Configuration ** PKI DNS Suffix Manage Hashes Previous Menu Hash Name Active Default Algorithm Type...

  • Page 151: Appendix A - Nlite And Ahci Installation Guide

    NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide nLite nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually required during installation is no longer needed.
  • Page 152 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next. 6. Click Next to temporarily save the Windows installa- tion files to the designated default folder. If you want to save them in another folder, click Browse, select the folder...
  • Page 153 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 7. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dia- log box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.
  • Page 154 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 9. Click Insert and then se- lect Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. Select only the drivers appropriate for the Win- dows version that you are using and then click OK. Integrating 64-bit driv- ers into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause...
  • Page 155 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI con- trollers and then click Click Next.
  • Page 156 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation. 14. When the program is fin- ished applying the chang- es, click Next.
  • Page 157 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide To create an image, se- lect the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next. 16. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section.
  • Page 158 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide You have finished cus- tomizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA con- troller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows...
  • Page 159 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide AHCI The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6. 3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files supported by the motherboard chipset from Intel’s website. Transfer the downloaded driver files to C:\AHCI. 4. Open Device Manager and right click on one of the Intel Serial ATA Storage Controllers, then select...
  • Page 160 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next. 6. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Ad- vanced)” and then click Next. 7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”...
  • Page 161 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 8. Click “Have Disk”. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. Select the appropriate AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.
  • Page 162 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide A warning message ap- peared because the se- lected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. Click Finish. The system’s settings have been changed. Win- dows XP requires that you restart the computer.

  • Page 163: Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code

    Watchdog Timer Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ;Software programming example: ;--------------------------------------------- ;(1) Enter Super IO Configuration mode ;--------------------------------------------- DX,2EH AL,87H DX,AL DX,AL ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ;(2) Configuration Logical Device 7, register CRF5/CRF6 (WDT Control /WDT timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DX,2EH AL,07H ;Ready to Program Logical Device DX,AL DX,2FH AL,07H...

  • Page 164: Appendix C - System Error Message

    System Error Message Appendix C - System Error Message When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the mid- dle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom.
  • Page 165 System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) HDD initialization error. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) Unable to recalibrate fixed disk. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) Sector Verify failed. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low. Keyboard error or no keyboard present Cannot initialize the keyboard.

  • Page 166: Appendix D - Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Appendix D - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.

  • Page 167: Power Supply

    Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 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 field around the display. 3.

  • Page 168: Hard Drive

    Troubleshooting Hard Drive Hard disk failure. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is config- ured as Slave.

  • Page 169: System Board

    Troubleshooting System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set. 3.

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