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- Page 1 CD9A3 Series COM Express Mini User’s Manual A25500308 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
COM Express Connectors ................14 COM Express Connectors Signal Discription ..........16 Standby Power LED ................... 21 Cooling Option .................... 21 Installing CD9A3 Series onto a Carrier Board ........22 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup ............... 24 Overview ..................... 24 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi... -
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 CD9A3 board • One DVD • One QR (Quick Reference) Optional Items •... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Expansion • Supports 8 USB 2.0 ports Specifications Interfaces • Supports 3 PCIe x1 interfaces • Supports LPC interface • Supports SMBus interface Processor • CD9A3-25B20: • Supports I C interface - Intel ® Atom D2550, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 10W TDP, dual-core •... -
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. CD9A3 Series is a COM Express Mini. The dimension is 84mm x 55mm. 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 CD9A3 Series module. COM Express Module Base COM Express Module Base Specification Type 10 Specification Type 6 DFI CD9A3 Sries... -
Page 10: Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout ICS 9VRS4339BKLFT Processor VR12/IMVP7 CORE CORE CK505 IT8518 LVDS Intel ® Atom™ (24 bit, Single Channel) (24 bit, Single Channel) DDR3 8x Standby Power LED D2550/N2800/N2600 total 2GB Intel Atom Intel Intel DDR3 800/1066MHz... -
Page 11: Mechanical Diagram
Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram Bottom View CD9A3 Series Module 2.00 0.00 CD9A3 Series Module with Heat Sink Ø2.70(*4 pcs) 51.00 51.00 47.00 47.00 43.50 85.00 40.00 4.50 76.00 2.00 Top View 0.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 Heatsink Module PCB Bottom View... -
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: Connectors
CPU Fan Connector board. Connect the COM Express connectors (lcoated on the solder side of the board) to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board. Refer to the “Installing CD9A3 Series onto a Carrier Board” section for more information. Sense Power Ground Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board. -
Page 14: Com Express Connectors
Chapter 3 COM Express Connectors Row A Row B Row A Row B Row A Row B GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) RSVD RSVD GBE0_MDI3- GBE0_ACT# AC/HDA _BITCLK B32 SPKR GPO2 GBE0_MDI3+ LPC_FRAME# AC/HDA _SDOUT B33 I2C_CK PCIE_TX3+ PCIE_RX3+ GBE0_LINK100#... - Page 15 GND (FIXED) RSVD VCC_5V_SBY _BITCLK B32 SPKR eDP_HPD VCC_5V_SBY _SDOUT B33 I2C_CK PCIE_CLK_REF+ BIOS_DIS1# I2C_DAT PCIE0_CK_REF- DD0_HPD RIP# THRM# GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) USB7- SPI_POWER DDI0_PAIR5+ USB7+ SPI_MISO DDI0_PAIR5- 7_OC# USB_4_5_OC# GPO0 DDI0_PAIR6+ Chapter 3 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com USB5- SPI_CLK DDI0_PAIR6-...
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Page 16: Com Express Connectors Signal Discription
I/O Bi-directional input / output signal OD Open drain output AC97/HDA Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CD9A3 Series Carrier Board Description AC/HAD_RST# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Connect to CODEC pin 11 RESET# Reset output to CODEC, active low. - Page 17 Chapter 3 ExpressCard Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CD9A3 Series Carrier Board Description EXCD0_CPPE# PU 10k to 3.3V I CMOS 3.3V /3.3V PCI ExpressCard: PCI Express capable card request, active low, one per card EXCD1_CPPE# PU 10k to 3.3V...
- Page 18 USB Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CD9A3 Series Carrier Board Description 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...
- Page 19 Chapter 3 SPI Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CD9A3 Series Carrier Board Description Connect a series resistor 33 to Carrier SPI_CS# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Chip select for Carrier Board SPI - may be sourced from chipset SPI0 or SPI1...
- Page 20 Chapter 3 Power and System Management Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance CD9A3 Series Carrier Board Description SUS_S4# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Indicates system is in Suspend to Disk state. Active low output. SUS_S5# O CMOS 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Indicates system is in Soft Off state.
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Page 21: Standby Power Led
Bottom View of the Heat Sink • “1” and “3” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CD9A3 Series. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto CD9A3 Series. -
Page 22: Installing Cd9A3 Series Onto A Carrier Board
The carrier board (COM100-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 CD9A3 Series onto the carrier board of your choice. • To download COM100-B datasheet and manual 1. - Page 23 Chapter 3 6. Grasping CD9A3 Series by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its 8. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CD9A3 Series with heat sink to the carrier mounting holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also align the COM board and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on CD9A3 Series.
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Page 24: 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 25: Ami Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility Intel RC Version This section displays Intel Reference Code Version. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Advanced Intel RC Version Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. -
Page 26: Advanced
Chapter 4 Advanced PCI Subsystem Settings This section configures PCI subsystem settings. 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 according to your preference. - Page 27 Chapter 4 PC Health Status ACPI Settings This section is used to configure the ACPI Settings. 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 28 Chapter 4 CPU Configuration IDE Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. This section is used to configure IDE functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
- Page 29 Chapter 4 USB Configuration PPM Configuration This section is used to configure USB parameters. This section is used to configure PPM parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced USB Confi...
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Page 30: Chipset
Chapter 4 Chipset WatchDog Configuration Configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enable/Disable IT8518 WatchDog function [Disabled] WatchDog Timer. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &... - Page 31 Chapter 4 Host Bridge Memory Frequency and Timing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Memory Frequency and Timing Confi g memory frequency Memory Frequency and Timing Enable or Disable MRC ...
- Page 32 Chapter 4 South Bridge TPT Devices Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset TPT Devices Enable/ disable Intel(R) Azalia Controller [HD Audio] Azalia Controller. IO Controller Hub (TPT) SLP_S4 Assertion Width [1-2 Seconds]...
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Page 33: Boot
Chapter 4 Boot Security 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 Boot Confi... -
Page 34: Save & Exit
Chapter 4 Save & Exit Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. Main Advanced Chipset... -
Page 35: Chapter 5 - Supported Software
1. Read the license agreement care- fully. Click “I have read and accept the terms of the License Agree ment” then click Install. 2. Setup is now installing the driver. Auto Run Pages (for Windows 7) Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com... -
Page 36: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
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. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com... - Page 37 1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next. 4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup. 2. To start installation, click Next. 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
- Page 38 5. Click “Yes” to restart this computer now. Restarting the system will allow the 2. Read the license agreement. new software installation to take Then, select “I agree“ and click effect. Install. 3. Click “Continue Anyway“ to start the installation. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
- Page 39 We recommend that you skip this process by disabling this function then click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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Page 40: Intel Lan Drivers
If the CD does not contain the LAN driver for Windows XP, please follow the steps listed below to install the i210AT LAN driver. 3. Select the program features you want installed then click Next. Install the i210AT LAN driver for Windows XP by manually. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com... - Page 41 2. Read the warning then click effect. Yes. Note: The integrated Intel High-definition Display Audio driver does not support Windows ® XP. When the Windows XP runs, there will be a warning message with yellow mark on the device manager. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
- Page 42 7. Run the Intel Matrix Storage for system requirements and instal- Console utility to view the hard lation tips then click Next. drives’ configuration. 5. Setup is now installing the utility. Click Next to continue. Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
- Page 43 This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using DFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, Watchdog and DIO. To access the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating system onto a hard drive the utility, click “DFI Utility”...
- Page 44 Chapter 5 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 3. Enter “User Name” and “Organi- zation” information and then click Next 4. Click Install to begin the installation. Information 5. After completing installation, click Finish.
- Page 45 Chapter 5 WatchDog Backlight Chapter 5 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
- Page 46 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.com...
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Page 47: Appendix A - Nlite And Ahci Installation Guide
Next. The downloaded driver files should include iaahci.cat, iaAHCI.inf, iastor.cat, iaStor. inf, IaStor.sys, license.txt and TXTSETUP.OEM. Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.com... - Page 48 Windows Bootable ISO. Click Next. version that you are using and then click OK. Integrating 64-bit drivers into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause file load errors and failed installation. Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.com...
- Page 49 RAID/AHCI controllers and installation. then click OK 14. When the program is fin- ished applying the changes, click Next. 12. Click Next. Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.com...
- Page 50 16. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section. Select the optical device and all other necessary settings and then click Next Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.com...
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Page 51: Ahci
Update Driver. 7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” and then click If the controller you selected Next did not work, try selecting another one. Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.com... - Page 52 SATA controller Controller of your hardware from IDE to AHCI. By doing device and then click Next. so, Windows will work normally with the SATA controller that is in AHCI mode. Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide www.dfi.com...
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Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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. -
Page 57: Appendix E - Bios Status Code
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... - Page 58 Appendix E PEI Beep Codes DXE Status Codes Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.com...
- Page 59 Appendix E Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.com...
- Page 60 Appendix E OEM-Reserved Status Code Ranges DXE Beep Codes ACPI/ASL Status Codes Appendix E BIOS Status Code www.dfi.com...