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COM Express Basic Module
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  • Page 1 CR900-B COM Express Basic Module User’s Manual A20520442 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

    Connectors CPU Fan Connector ..................15 COM Express Connectors ................16 COM Express connector Signal Discription ............ 18 Standby Power LED ................... 29 Cooling Option .................... 29 Installing CR900-B onto a Carrier Board ..........30 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 CR900-B board • One DVD • One QR (Quick Reference) Optional Items •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor • Socket G2 988B for: SSD (optional) • 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB - 3rd Generation Intel Core processors (22nm process technology) • Write: 30MB/sec (max), Read: 70MB/sec (max) ® : Intel Core™ i7-3610QE (6M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W •...

  • 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. CR900-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 CR900-B module. COM Express Module Base DFI CR900-B Type 2 (IDE + PCI) DFI CR900-B Connector Feature Specification Type 2...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation

    2 SPI Bus SPI Bus LAN Ports LAN Ports PCIe x1, Lane 8 SATA Port4 SSD Chip option ® GLAN Intel IT8518E PHY 82579LM D110 COM Express connector C110 B110 COM Express connector A110 Bottom View Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Diagram

    Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram CR900-B Module (Top View) CR900-B Module with Heat Sink 91.00 91.00 87.00 87.00 95.00 34.70 4.00 87.00 43.67 Top View 0.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 125.00 Ø2.70(*7 pcs) 4.00 76.00 Cooler Module PCB 3.50 Module PCB The height of the...

  • Page 12: System Memory

    When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the board and components. DDR3_2 DDR3_1 Standby Power LED Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...

  • 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 CR900-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 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...

  • Page 18: Com Express Connector Signal Discription

    IDE_D12 IDE_D13 IDE_D14 IDE_D15 IDE_A0 IDE_A1 O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V Address lines to IDE device. IDE_A2 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com IDE_IOW# O CMOS 3.3V / 3.3V I/O write line to IDE device. Data latched on trailing (rising) edge.
  • Page 19 ATA (parallel and serial) or SAS activity indicator, active low. PCI Express Lanes Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com PCIE_TX0+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Differential Transmit Pairs 0...
  • Page 20 PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 5 PEG_TX5- PEG_RX5+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 5 PEG_RX5- Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com PEG_TX6+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 6...
  • Page 21 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- Chapter 3 Hardware Installation PEG_RX13+ www.dfi.com I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 13 PEG_RX13-...
  • Page 22 PCI bus multiplexed address and data lines PEG_RX12- PCI_AD16 PEG_TX13+ PCI_AD17 O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 13 PEG_TX13- PCI_AD18 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com PEG_RX13+ PCI_AD19 I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 13...
  • Page 23 PU 10K to 3.3VSB PCI Power Management Event: PCI peripherals drive PME# to wake system from low-power states S1–S5. PCI_CLKRUN# I/O CMOS 3.3V / 5V PU 8.2K to 3.3V Bidirectional pin used to support PCI clock run protocol for mobile systems. Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com PCI_IRQA# PU 8.2K to 3.3V...
  • Page 24 USB differential pairs 7, USB7 may be configured as a USB client or as a host, or both, at the PCI_C/BE2# I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V USB7- Module designer's discretion.(CR900-B default set as a host) PCI_C/BE3# PCI_DEVSEL# I/O CMOS 3.3V / 5V PU 8.2K...
  • Page 25 Selection straps to determine the BIOS boot device. I CMOS The Carrier should only float these or pull them low, please refer to BIOS_DIS1# COM Express Module Base Specification Revision 2.1 for strapping options of BIOS disable signals. Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
  • Page 26 PWR_OK input, a VCC_12V power input that falls below the minimum specification, a watchdog timeout, or may be initiated by the Module software. Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com Power OK from main power supply. A high value indicates that the...
  • Page 27 GPI3 Power and GND Signal Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description A104~A109 B104~B109 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com VCC_12V Power Primary power input: +12V nominal. All available VCC_12V pins on the connector(s) shall be used. C104~C109...
  • Page 28 A carrier can detect a R1.0 Module by the presence of 12V on this pin. R2.0 Module types 1-6 will no connet this pin. Type 10 Modules shall pull this pin to ground through a 4.7K resistor. Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...

  • Page 29: 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 CR900-B. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto CR900-B.

  • Page 30: Installing Cr900-B Onto A Carrier Board

    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 CR900-B onto the carrier board of your choice. Mounting hole •...
  • Page 31 Bolts Bolts 7. Position the heat sink on top of CR900-B with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with CR900-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 32 The photo below shows the locations of the long/short mounting screws. 9. Grasping CR900-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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35 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 Confi...
  • Page 36 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 37 Chapter 4 SATA Configuration SATA Controller Speed This section is used to configure SATA functions. It indicates the maximun speed which the SATA controller can support. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel TXT (LT) Configuration Advanced SATA Controllers [Enabled]...
  • Page 38 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. Advanced ME FW Version 8.0.3.1427 ME Firmware Mode Normal Mode Enables Legacy USB USB Confi...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 Device reset time-out CPU PPM Configuration Selects the USB mass storage device start unit command timeout. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Device power-up delay CPU PPM Confi guration Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep EIST [Enabled] Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller.

  • Page 40: 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 CR900-B module board (Reset CR900-B by hardware) Watchdog 2 function For carrier board usage. Chapter 4 BIOS Setup...
  • Page 41 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 Intel PCH RC Version 1.1.0.0 USB Coniguration PCI Express Confi guration Enable or Disable PCI QM77 Intel PCH SKU Name...
  • Page 42 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 System Agent Bridge Name IvyBridge Check to enable VT-d PCH Azalia Confi...
  • Page 43 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 2132 PEG/PCI Graphics device...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Security

    Chapter 4 Security CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Launch PXE OpROM policy [Do not launch] Controls the Password Description Set Administrator...

  • Page 46: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4 Save & Exit Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available file system devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Chapter 5 - Supported Software

    Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Supported Software Auto Run Pages (for Windows 7 and Later) 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 50 Chapter 5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 3. Click Exit. (for Windows XP only) 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 51 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”...
  • Page 52 Chapter 5 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7 and later) 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 53 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 54 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.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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.
  • Page 57 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 adminis- trator to be able to install the utility.
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 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 60 Chapter 5 Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only) Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. 1.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 4. Enter the necessary information 4. Click Install. and then click Next. 5. The setup program is currently 5. Select a setup type and then click installing the software. Next. 6. Click Finish. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 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 64: 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68: 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 69 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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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