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- Page 1 CR901-B COM Express Basic Module User’s Manual A20950442 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi .com...
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Page 2: Copyright
Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
....................15 CPU Fan Connector ..................15 COM Express Connectors ................16 COM Express connector Signal Discription ............ 18 Standby Power LED ................... 28 Cooling Option .................... 28 Installing CR901-B onto a Carrier Board ..........29 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi .com... -
Page 4: About This Manual
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. -
Page 5: About The Package
About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • One CR901-B board • One heat sink kit • One DVD •... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Watchdog • Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds Specifications Timer Processor • Socket G2 988B for: Trusted • Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions - 3rd Generation Intel Core processors (22nm process technology) Platform •... -
Page 7: Features
Chapter 1 Features • Watchdog Timer The Watchdog Timer function allows your 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 8: Chapter 2 - Concept
Chapter 2 - Concept COM Express Module Standards The figure below shows the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules. CR901-B is a COM Express Basic module. The dimension is 95mm x 125mm. Common for all Form Factors Extended only... -
Page 9: Specification Comparison Table
Chapter 2 Specification Comparison Table The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the CR901-B module. COM Express Module Base DFI CR901-B COM Express Module Base DFI CR901-B Specification Type 6 Type 6... -
Page 10: Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout Processor Channel A CORE CORE CORE CORE 1066/1333/ 1600MHz Generation; IMVP7 DDR3 Intel Core i7/i5/i3 ® ™ (Vcore,Vgfx) SODIMM Generation; Channel B Intel Core i7/i5/i3; Intel Celeron ® ™ ®... -
Page 11: Mechanical Diagram
Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram CR901-B Module (Top View) CR901-B Module with Heat Sink Ø2.70(*7 pcs) 95.00 4.00 91.00 87.00 87.00 87.00 95.00 43.67 0.00 4.00 4.00 76.00 24.70 34.70 125.00 Cooler Module PCB 3.50 Module PCB The height of the highest parts 2.00... -
Page 12: System Memory
Chapter 3 Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wear- ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. -
Page 13: Installing The Dimm Module
6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position. Clip Clip Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com... -
Page 14: Cpu
Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU. 4. Make sure the screw is in its unlock position. If it’s not, use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its unlock position. Screw in unlocked position Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com... -
Page 15: Connectors
Chapter 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CR901-B COM Express board to a car- CPU Fan Connector rier board. Connect the COM Express connectors (lcoated on the solder side of the board) to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board. -
Page 16: Com Express Connectors
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Row A Row B Row A Row B GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) PCIE_TX5+ PCIE_RX5+ GBE0_MDI3- GBE0_ACT# PCIE_TX5- PCIE_RX5- GBE0_MDI3+ LPC_FRAME# GPI0 GPO1 GBE0_LINK100# LPC_AD0 PCIE_TX4+ PCIE_RX4+ PCIE_TX4- PCIE_RX4- GBE0_LINK1000# LPC_AD1 GPO2 GBE0_MDI2- LPC_AD2 PCIE_TX3+... - Page 17 Chapter 3 Row C Row D Row C Row D GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) PEG_RX0+/ PEG_TX0+ PEG_RX0- PEG_TX0- USB_SSRX0- USB_SSTX0- TYPE0# PEG_LANE_RV# USB_SSRX0+ USB_SSTX0+ PEG_RX1+ PEG_TX1+ PEG_RX1- PEG_TX1- TYPE1# TYPE2# USB_SSRX1- USB_SSTX1- PEG_RX2+ PEG_TX2+ USB_SSRX1+ USB_SSTX1+ PEG_RX2- PEG_TX2- GND (FIXED)
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Page 18: Com Express Connector Signal Discription
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Signal Description Pin Types Input to the Module Output from the Module I/O Bi-directional input / output signal OD Open drain output AC97/HDA Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description AC/HAD_RST# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Reset output to CODEC, active low. - Page 19 Chapter 3 PCI Express Lanes Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description PCIE_TX0+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 0 PCIE_TX0- PCIE_RX0+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 0 PCIE_RX0- PCIE_TX1+ O PCIE...
- Page 20 Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description PEG_TX0+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 0 PEG_TX0- PEG_RX0+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 0 PEG_RX0- PEG_TX1+ O PCIE...
- Page 21 Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description PEG_RX12+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 12 PEG_RX12- PEG_TX13+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 13 PEG_TX13- PEG_RX13+ I PCIE...
- Page 22 Chapter 3 DDI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description DDI1_PAIR0+/SDVO1_RED+ O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 1 Pair 0 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B red output differential pair DDI1_PAIR0-/SDVO1_RED- DDI1_PAIR1+/SDVO1_GRN+ O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 1 Pair 1 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B green output differential pair DDI1_PAIR1-/SDVO1_GRN- DDI1_PAIR2+/SDVO1_BLU+...
- Page 23 I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB7- Module designer's discretion.(CR901-B default set as a host) USB over-current sense, USB channels 0 and 1. A pull-up for this line shall be present on the Module. An open drain driver from a USB USB_0_1_OC# I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V...
- Page 24 Chapter 3 LVDS Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description LVDS_A0+ O LVDS LVDS LVDS_A0- LVDS_A1+ O LVDS LVDS LVDS_A1- LVDS Channel A differential pairs LVDS_A2+ O LVDS LVDS LVDS_A2- LVDS_A3+ O LVDS LVDS LVDS_A3- LVDS_A_CK+ O LVDS LVDS LVDS Channel A differential clock...
- Page 25 Chapter 3 SPI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description SPI_CS# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Chip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1 SPI_MISO I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Data in to Module from Carrier SPI SPI_MOSI O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V...
- Page 26 Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description A falling edge creates a power button event. Power button events can PWRBTN# I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V be used to bring a system out of S5 soft off and other suspend states, as well as powering the system down.
- Page 27 Chapter 3 Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description A104~A109 B104~B109 VCC_12V Power Primary power input: +12V nominal. All available VCC_12V pins on the connector(s) shall be used. C104~C109 D104~D109 Standby power input: +5.0V nominal. If VCC5_SBY is used, all available VCC_5V_SBY pins on the connector(s) shall be used.
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Page 28: Standby Power Led
Bottom View of the Heat Sink • “1”, “2” and “3” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CR901-B. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto CR901-B. -
Page 29: Installing Cr901-B Onto A Carrier Board
The carrier board (COM331-B) used in this section is for reference purpose only and may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install CR901-B onto the carrier board of your choice. Mounting hole •... - Page 30 Bolts Bolts 7. Position the heat sink on top of CR901-B with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with CR901-B’s mounting holes. Insert one of the provided long screws into the mounting hole 5. The photo below shows the solder side of the board with the screws already fixed in place.
- Page 31 The photo below shows the locations of the long/short mounting screws. 9. Grasping CR901-B 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.
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Page 32: Chapter 4 - Bios Setup
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview KEYs Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left Arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed... -
Page 33: Ami Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are Main defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference. The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. - Page 34 Chapter 4 Trusted Computing (optional) ACPI Power Management Configuration This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ACPI Settings...
- Page 35 Chapter 4 PC Health Status CPU Configuration This section displays hardware health monitor. This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced System Hardware Monitor...
- Page 36 Chapter 4 SATA Configuration Intel TXT (LT) Configuration This section is used to configure SATA functions. This section is used to configure the Intel Trusted Execution technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced SATA Controller(s)
- Page 37 Chapter 4 PCH-FW Configuration USB Configuration This section is used to configure USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ME FW Version 8.0.1.1399 Advanced ME Firmware Mode Normal Mode ME Firmware Type Full Sku Firmware...
- Page 38 Watchdog 1 function Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EIST For CR901-B module board (Reset CR901-B by hardware) This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology. Watchdog 2 function For carrier board usage.
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Page 39: Chipset
Chapter 4 Chipset PCH-IO Configuration Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 PCI Express Coniguration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel PCH SKU Name QM77 settings. - Page 40 Chapter 4 PCI Express Configuration USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset PCI Express Confi guration Enable or Disable PCI USB Confi guration Mode of operation of Express Clock Gating for XHCI controller.
- Page 41 Chapter 4 System Agent (SA) Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset PCH Azalia Confi guration Control detection of the System Agent Bridge Name IvyBridge Confi...
- Page 42 Chapter 4 Graphics Configuration LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Graphics Confi guration Select which of IGFX/ LCD Control Select the Video Device IGFX VBIOS Version 2126 PEG/PCI Graphics device...
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Page 43: Boot
Chapter 4 Boot Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit DDR3 or DDR3L selec- Memory Information Boot Confi... -
Page 44: Security
Chapter 4 Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set Administrator Save Changes and Reset... -
Page 45: Updating The Bios
Chapter 4 Updating the BIOS Save as User Defaults To save changes done so far as user default, select this field and then press <Enter>. A To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. dialog box will appear. -
Page 46: Notice: Bios Spi Rom
Chapter 4 Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 1. The Intel Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to ® the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board and used on another system board of the same model. 2. -
Page 47: Chapter 5 - Supported Software
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Supported Software Intel Chipset Device Software The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications The Intel Chipset Device Software is used for updating Windows INF files so that the Intel ®... - Page 48 Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7) 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
- Page 49 Chapter 5 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this 2. Read the license agreement computer now” then click Finish. then click Yes. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.
- Page 50 Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP) 3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next. Note: Before installing Intel HD Graphics Drivers, make sure you have installed Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1.
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Page 51: Intel Management Engine Drivers
Chapter 5 Intel Management Engine Drivers 3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has com- To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu. pleted, click Next. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. - Page 52 Chapter 5 Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (for Windows 7 only) 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
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Page 53: Intel Lan Drivers
Chapter 5 Audio Drivers (for COM331-B Carrier Board) Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers (for COM331-B Carrier Board” on the main menu To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Install Drivers and Sofeware. - Page 54 DFI Utility 4. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next. DFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu. Note: If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an adminis- trator to be able to install the utility.
- Page 55 Chapter 5 3. Enter “User Name” and “Organi- The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. zation” information and then click Next 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installation, click Finish.
- Page 56 Chapter 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
- Page 57 Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only) 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
- Page 58 Chapter 5 Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) 4. Enter the necessary information and then click Next. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1. Read the message and click OK. 5. Select a setup type and then click Next.
- Page 59 Chapter 5 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 4. Click Install. 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. 5. The setup program is currently installing the software.
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Page 60: Appendix A - Nlite And Ahci Installation Guide
Appendix A Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. nLite 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by Next. - Page 61 Appendix A 7. Click Next. 9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dialog 10. Select only the drivers ap- box, click Drivers and propriate for the Windows Bootable ISO.
- Page 62 Appendix A 11. If you are uncertain of the 13. The program is currently southbridge chip used on integrating the drivers and your motherboard, select all applying changes to the RAID/AHCI controllers and installation. then click OK 14. When the program is fin- ished applying the changes, click Next.
- Page 63 Appendix A 15. To create an image, select the 17. You have finished customizing Create Image mode under the the Windows XP installation disc. General section and then click Click Finish. Next. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA controller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows XP.
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Page 64: Ahci
Appendix A AHCI 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next. 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. - Page 65 Appendix A 8. Click “Have Disk”. 11. A warning message appeared because the selected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. 12. Click Finish. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. 13.
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Page 66: Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code
Appendix B Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code #include <stdio.h> int GetWDTime(void) //-------------------------------------------------------------- #defi ne EC_EnablePort 0x66 int sum,data_h,data_l; #defi ne EC_DataPort 0x62 //Select EC Read Type //-------------------------------------------------------------- outportb(EC_EnablePort,0x80); void WriteEC(char,int); delay(5); void SetWDTime(int,int); //Get Remaining Count High Byte int GetWDTime(void); outportb(EC_DataPort,0xF6);... -
Page 67: Appendix C - System Error Message
Appendix C 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 middle 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 68: Appendix D - Troubleshooting
Appendix D Appendix D - Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. Troubleshooting Checklist 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display. -
Page 69: Hard Drive
Appendix D Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.