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CR908-B
COM Express Compact Module
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A21100211
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  • Page 1 CR908-B COM Express Compact Module User’s Manual A21100211 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 ..................14 COM Express Connectors ................15 COM Express connector Signal Discription ............ 16 Standby Power LED ................... 26 Cooling Option .................... 26 Installing CR908-B onto a Carrier Board ..........27 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 CR908-B board • One heat sink • One DVD • One QR (Quick Reference) Optional Items •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Watchdog • Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to Specifications Timer 255 seconds Expansion • Supports 8 USB 2.0 interfaces (4 supports USB 3.0) Interface • Supports 1 PCIe x16 interface Processor • 3 generation Intel ®...

  • 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. CR908-B is a COM Express Compact module. The dimension is 95mm x 95mm. Common for all Form Factors Extended only...

  • Page 9: Specification Comparision Table

    Chapter 2 Specification Comparision Table The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the CR908-B module. COM Express Module Base DFI CR908-B COM Express Module Base DFI CR908-B Specification Type 6 Type 6...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation

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

  • Page 11: Mechanical Diagram

    Chapter 3 Mechanical Diagram CR908-B Module CR908-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: 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 Dim Module

    Chapter 3 Installing the DIM 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.

  • Page 14: Connectors

    Chapter 3 Connectors COM Express Connectors The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CR908-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+ USB_SSRX0-...

  • Page 16: 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 17 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 18 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 19 Chapter 3 PEG Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description PEG_TX13+ O PCIE AC coupled on Module PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs 13 PEG_TX13- PEG_RX13+ I PCIE AC coupled off Module PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs 13 PEG_RX13- PEG_TX14+ O PCIE...
  • Page 20 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 21 USB differential pairs 7, USB7 may be configured as a USB client or as a host, or both, at the I/O USB 3.3V Suspend/3.3V Module designer's discretion.(CR908-B default set as a host) USB7- USB over-current sense, USB channels 0 and 1. A pull-up for this line shall be present on the Module.
  • Page 22 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 23 Chapter 3 VGA Signals Descriptions Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance PU/PD Description VGA_RED O Analog Analog PD 150R Red for monitor. Analog output VGA_GRN O Analog Analog PD 150R Green for monitor. Analog output VGA_BLU O Analog Analog PD 150R Blue for monitor.
  • Page 24 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 PU 10K to 3.3VSB be used to bring a system out of S5 soft off and other suspend states, as well as powering the system down.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: 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 CR908-B. Important: Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto CR908-B.

  • Page 27: Installing Cr908-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 CR908-B onto the carrier board of your choice. • To download COM331-B datasheet and manual 1.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 6. Grasping CR908-B by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its mounting 8. Use the provided mounting screws to secure CR908-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 CR908-B.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 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 32 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 33 Chapter 4 PCH-FW Configuration Intel TXT (LT) Configuration This section is used to configure the Intel Trusted Execution technology. 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...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 Intel Anti-Theft Configuration USB Configuration This section is used to disable the PC at the hardware level in the event of loss This section is used to configure USB. or theft. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 35 Watchdog 1 function Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EIST For CR908-B module board (Reset CR908-B by hardware) This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology. Watchdog 2 function For carrier board usage.

  • Page 36: 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 1.1.0.0 PCI Express Coniguration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel PCH SKU Name QM77 settings.
  • Page 37 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 Enable or Disable XHCI Express Clock Gating for Pre-Boot Driver support.
  • Page 38 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 39 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 40 Chapter 4 NB PCIe 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- NB PCIe Confi guration To enable or disable the Memory Information tion.

  • Page 41: Boot

    Chapter 4 Boot NB PCIe Bifurcation 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 NB PCIe Bifurcation Confi guration PEG bifurcation confi...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Security 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 Password Description Set Administrator...

  • Page 43: Updating The Bios

    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 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. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1.

  • 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 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.

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58: 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 62: 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 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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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