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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.
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 HR902 board • One QR (Quick Reference) • Drivers/utilities disk Optional Items •...
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor • BGA 1023 packaging technology Serial ATA • Supports 4 Serial ATA interfaces - 3rd generation Intel Core processors (22nm process technology) • 2 SATA 3.0 with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s ®...
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.
Chapter 2 - Concept COM Express Module Standards The figure below shows the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules. HR902-B/BL series is a COM Express Basic module. The dimension is 95mm x 125mm. Common for all Form Factors Extended only...
Chapter 2 Specification Comparison Table The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the HR902-B/BL series module. COM Express Module Base Type 2 (IDE + PCI) Min / Max HR902-B/BL Series Specification Type 2...
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.
Chapter 3 Installing the DIMM Module 5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket.
Chapter 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors The COM Express connectors are used to interface the HR902-B/BL Series COM Express board CPU Fan Connector to a carrier board. Connect the COM Express connectors (lcoated on the solder side of the board) to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board.
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Note: 16 RSVD pins are reserved for future use and should be no connect. Do not tie the RSVD pins together. Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi .com...
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Chapter 3 Note: 16 RSVD pins are reserved for future use and should be no connect. Do not tie the RSVD pins together. Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi .com...
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.
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Chapter 3 IDE Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description IDE_D0 IDE_D1 IDE_D2 IDE_D3 IDE_D4 IDE_D5 IDE_D6 IDE_D7 PD 10K to GND I/O CMOS 3.3V / 5V Bidirectional data to / from IDE device. IDE_D8 IDE_D9 IDE_D10 IDE_D11 IDE_D12...
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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...
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Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description PEG_TX6+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 6 PEG_TX6- PEG_RX6+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 6 PEG_RX6- PEG_TX7+ O PCIE...
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Chapter 3 PCI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description PCI_AD0 PCI_AD1 PCI_AD2 PCI_AD3 PCI_AD4 PCI_AD5 PCI_AD6 PCI_AD7 PCI_AD8 PCI_AD9 PCI_AD10 PCI_AD11 PCI_AD12 PCI_AD13 PCI_AD14 PCI_AD15 I/O CMOS 3.3V / 5V PCI bus multiplexed address and data lines PCI_AD16 PCI_AD17 PCI_AD18...
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Chapter 3 PCI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description PCI_RESET# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/ 5V PCI Reset output, active low. PCI_LOCK# I/O CMOS 3.3V / 5V PU 8.2K to 3.3V PCI Lock control line, active low. PCI_SERR# I/O OD CMOS 3.3V / 5V PU 8.2K to 3.3V...
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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...
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Chapter 3 VGA Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description VGA_RED O Analog Analog PD 150 Red for monitor. Analog output VGA_GRN O Analog Analog PD 150 Green for monitor. Analog output VGA_BLU O Analog Analog PD 150 Blue for monitor.
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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 PU 10K to 3.3V PWRBTN# I CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V be used to bring a system out of S5 soft off and other suspend states, Suspend as well as powering the system down.
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Chapter 3 GPIO Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description GPO0 GPO1 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V General purpose output pins. GPO2 GPO3 GPI0 GPI1 I CMOS 3.3V Suspend / 3.3V General purpose input pins. (Note: Default input) GPI2 GPI3 Power and GND Signal Descriptions...
• “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CR902-B/BL Series. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto HR902-B/BL Series. Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi .com...
The carrier board (COM330-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 HR902-B/BL Series onto the carrier board of your choice. The system Mounting hole board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one.
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Bolts Bolts 7. Position the heat sink on top of HR902-B/BL series with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with HR902-B/BL’s mounting holes. Insert one of the provided long screws into the 5. The photo below shows the solder side of the board with the screws already fixed in place.
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The photo below shows the locations of the long/short mounting screws. Bolt 9. Grasping HR902-B/BL Series 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.
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...
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.
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Chapter 4 ACPI Power Management Configuration PC Health Status This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management. This section displays hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Select ACPI sleep state...
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Chapter 4 CPU Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabili- ties provided by Vanderpool Technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 4 If AHCI or RAID(HR902-B only) is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the fol- SATA Configuration lowing information: This section is used to configure SATA functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 4 USB Configuration Device reset time-out This section is used to configure USB. Selects the USB mass storage device start unit command timeout. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Device power-up delay Advanced Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Enables Legacy USB USB Confi...
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Chapter 4 PCH-FW Configuration JMB36X ATA Controller Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ME FW Version 8.0.13.1502 PATA Primary Master Not Present ME Firmware Mode Normal Mode PATA Primary Slave Not Present...
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Chapter 4 Network Stack CPU PPM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Network Stack [Disabled] Enable or disable UEFI CPU PPM Confi guration Enable/Disable Intel network stack.
Chapter 4 Chipset WatchDog Configuration Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable IT8518 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. WatchDog1 function [Disabled] WatchDog Timer. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
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Chapter 4 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Intel PCH RC Version 1.6.0.0 USB Coniguration PCI Express Confi guration PCI Express root port 1 QM77 Intel PCH SKU Name...
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Chapter 4 USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset USB Confi guration Control the USB EHCI PCH Azalia Confi guration Control detection of the (USB 2.0) functions.
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Chapter 4 System Agent (SA) Configuration Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset System Agent Bridge Name IvyBridge Check to enable VT-d Graphics Confi guration Select which of IGFX/ System Agent RC Version 1.6.0.0...
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Chapter 4 NB PCIe Configuration LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset LCD Control Select the Video Device NB PCIe Confi guration Confi gure PEG0 which will be activated Primary IGFX Boot Display [CRT]...
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Chapter 4 NB PCIe Bifurcation Configuration Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset DDR3 or DDR3L selec- Memory Information NB PCIe Bifurcation Confi guration PEG bifurcation confi...
Chapter 4 Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after Password Description...
Chapter 4 Updating the BIOS Notice: BIOS SPI ROM To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. 1. The Intel Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to ®...
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”...
Chapter 5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 3. Click Exit. (for Windows XP) 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.
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Chapter 5 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver Intel Chipset Device Software (for Windows XP only) 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 “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver”...
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Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7/ Windows 8) 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Chapter 5 LAN Drivers 4. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next. To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Install Drivers and Sofeware. 5. Click Install to begin the instal- lation.
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Chapter 5 DFI Utility 3. Enter “User Name” and “Organi- zation” information and then click DFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To Next 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 administrator to be able to install the utility.
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Chapter 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 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.
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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.
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Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only) 4. Click Install. To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. 1. The setup program is configuring the new software installation 5. The setup program is currently installing the software.
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Chapter 5 Audio Drivers (for COM330-B Carrier Board) F6 Floppy To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers (for COM330-B Carrier Board” on the main menu This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using the F6 installation method.
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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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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);...
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.
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.
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.
Appendix E Appendix E - BIOS Status Code PEI Status Codes Status Code Ranges Standard Status Codes SEC Status Codes Appendix E BIOS status code www.dfi .com...
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Appendix E PEI Beep Codes DXE Status Codes Appendix E BIOS status code www.dfi .com...
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Appendix E OEM-Reserved Status Code Ranges DXE Beep Codes ACPI/ASL Status Codes Appendix E BIOS status code www.dfi .com...