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HR908-B
COM Express Compact Module
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A25420450
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  • Page 1 HR908-B COM Express Compact Module User’s Manual A25420450 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi .com...

  • 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

    ....................14 CPU Fan Connector ..................14 COM Express Connectors ................15 COM Express connector Signal Discription ............ 16 Standby Power LED ................... 25 Cooling Option .................... 25 Installing HR908-B onto a Carrier Board ..........26 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 HR908 board • One QR (Quick Reference) • One DVD Optional Items •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Audio • Supports High Defi nition Audio interface Specifications • Intel ® 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY Processor • 3 generation Intel Core processors (22nm process technology) ® • Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver : Intel ® Core i7-3615QE (6M Cache, up to 3.3GHz);...

  • 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. HR908-B is a COM Express Compact module. The dimension is 95mm x 95mm. 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 HR908-B module. COM Express Module Base DFI HR908-B COM Express Module Base DFI HR908-B Specification Type 6 Type 6...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout Channel A (DDR3) Processor 1066/1333/1600MHz Intel Channel A (DDR3L) CORE CORE CORE CORE 1066/1333MHz DDR3/ IMVP7 DDR3L (Vcore,Vgfx) Generation SODIMM Intel ® Core i7/i5/i3 ™ BGA 1023 PEG 16x LANES PEG 16x LANES Memory Graphics...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Diagram

    Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram HR908-B Module HR908-B Module with Heat Sink 91.00 91.00 95.00 87.00 87.00 4.00 87.00 33.60 95.00 Top View 0.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 Ø2.70(*4 pcs) 4.00 76.00 4.00 95.00 83.50 Cooler Module PCB Module PCB The height of the highest parts 2.00...

  • Page 12: System Memory

    Chapter 3 Important: System Memory 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: Connectors

    Chapter 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors The COM Express connectors are used to interface the HR908-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 15: Com Express Connectors

    Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Row A Row B Row A Row B Row C Row D Row C Row D GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) PCIE_TX4- PCIE_RX4- GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) PEG_RX1- PEG_TX1- GBE0_MDI3- GBE0_ACT# GPO2 TYPE1# TYPE2# GBE0_MDI3+ LPC_FRAME# PCIE_TX3+ PCIE_RX3+ PEG_RX2+...

  • Page 16: Com Express Connector Signal Discription

    Connect to PCIE device or slot PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 6 PCIE_TX6- AC Coupling capacitor Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com PCIE_RX6+ Device - Connect AC Coupling cap 0.1uF I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 6...
  • Page 17 Connect to PCIE device or slot PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 10 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation PEG_TX10- AC Coupling capacitor www.dfi.com PEG_RX10+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module Connect AC Coupling cap 0.22uF PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 10...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation O PCIE AC coupled off Module DDI 1 Pair 1 differential pairs/Serial Digital Video B green output differential pair www.dfi.com DDI1_PAIR1-/SDVO1_GRN- Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device DDI1_PAIR2+/SDVO1_BLU+ Connect AC Coupling Capacitors 0.1uF to Device...
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 ExpressCard Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance HR908 Carrier Board Description EXCD0_CPPE# PU 10k to 3.3V PCI ExpressCard: PCI Express capable card request, active low, one per I CMOS 3.3V /3.3V EXCD1_CPPE# PU 10k to 3.3V card EXCD0_PERST# O CMOS...
  • Page 20 PU 2.2K to 3.3V Connect to DDC data of LVDS panel USB differential pairs 1 I2C data line for LVDS display use www.dfi.com USB1- connector USB2+ Connect 90Ω @100MHz Common Choke in series and ESD suppressors to GND to USB...
  • Page 21 O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Chip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com SPI_MISO I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect a series resistor 33Ω to Carrier Board SPI Device SO pin...
  • Page 22 PD 1M TPM chip has an internal pull down. This signal is used to indicate Physical Presence to the TPM. Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com Signal Pin# Module Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance HR908...
  • Page 23 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 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com available VCC_5V_SBY pins on the connector(s) shall be used. Only VCC_5V_SBY B84~B87 Power...
  • Page 24 All available GND connector pins shall be used and tied to Carrier C90, C93, C96, Board GND plane. C100, C103, C110, D1, D2, D5, D8, D11, D14, D21, D31, D51, D60, D67, D70, D73, D76, D80, D84, D87, D90, D93, D96, D100, D103, D110 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...

  • Page 25: Standby Power Led

    Bottom View of the Heat Sink • “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on HR908-B. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto HR908-B.

  • Page 26: Installing Hr908-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 HR908-B onto the carrier board of your choice. • To download COM331-B datasheet and manual 1.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 6. Grasping HR908-B by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its mounting 8. Use the provided mounting screws to secure HR908-B with heat sink to the carrier board holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also align the COM Express and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on HR908-B.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 Chapter 4 PC Health Status ACPI Power Management Configuration This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. This section displays hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ACPI Settings...
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 CPU Configuration SATA Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU This section is used to configure SATA functions. information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 32 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 8.0.3.1427 Advanced ME Firmware Mode Normal Mode ME Firmware Type Full Sku Firmware...
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 Device power-up delay CPU PPM Configuration Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. “Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken Advanced from Hub descriptor.

  • Page 34: Chipset

    Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. This field is used to enable or disable the Watchdog timer function. Watchdog 1 function For HR908-B module board (Reset HR908-B by hardware) Watchdog 2 function For carrier board usage. Chapter 4 BIOS Setup...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express 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 Intel PCH RC Version 1.1.0.0 PCI Express Coniguration Intel PCH SKU Name...
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset USB Confi guration Control the USB EHCI PCH Azalia Confi guration Control detection of the (USB2.0) functions.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 System Agent (SA) Configuration Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset System Agent Bridge Name IvyBridge Confi g Graphics settings. Graphics Confi guration Select which of IGFX/ System Agent RC Version 1.1.0.0...
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 LCD Control NB PCIe Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset NB PCIe Confi guration Confi gure PEG0 LCD Control Select the Video Device PEG0 Not Present B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 NB PCIe Bifurcation Configuration Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset DDR3 or DDR3L selec- Memory Information NB PCIe Bifurcation Confi guration PEG bifurcation confi...

  • Page 40: Boot

    Chapter 4 Boot CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Controls the execution of Boot Confi...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Updating The Bios

    Chapter 4 Clear Administrator or User Password Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Note: Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. Using the “Restore Default” function in the “Save & Exit” screen will not clear the old password.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Chapter 5 - Supported Software

    Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Supported Software Auto Run Pages (for Windows 7) 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. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun”...
  • Page 45 Chapter 5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only) 3. Click Exit. Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu. 1.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 Intel Chipset Device Software 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. The Intel Chipset Device Software is used for updating Windows INF files so that the Intel ® chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Device Software”...
  • Page 47 Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7) 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for system requirements and installation tips then click To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. Next. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
  • Page 48 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. 1. Setup is ready to install the graph- ics driver.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51 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 52 Chapter 5 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 3. Enter “User Name” and “Orga- nization” information then click “Next” 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installation, click Finish.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (for Windows XP only) Intel Rapid Storage Technology To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my 3. Read the license agreement then computer now” then click Finish. click Yes. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 4. Go through the readme document 7.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only) F6 Floppy To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using the F6 installation method.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 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 installation. 3. Click Finish to exit installation. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi...

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60 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.

  • Page 61: 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 62 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.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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.

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