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  • Page 1 SBC81206 Series ® ® Intel Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium ® ® Pentium 4/ Celeron Processor All-In-One PICMG 1.0 Full-Size Single Board Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 AXIOMTEK does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information in this document. AXIOMTEK does not make any commitment to update the information in this manual.

  • Page 3: Esd Precautions

    Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component stores, when handling boards and components. Trademarks Acknowledgments AXIOMTEK is a trademark of AXIOMTEK Co., Ltd. ® Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Phoenix & AWARD are trademarks of Phoenix Technology Ltd.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Parallel IDE Connector (IDE1) ............17 2.4.13 Floppy Disk Port Connector (FDD1)..........18 2.4.14 Parallel Port Connector (PRINT1) ..........19 2.4.15 AXIOMTEK ACPI Connector (CN4) ..........20 ® 2.4.16 Intel HD Audio Digital Header (HDA1) ......... 20 2.4.17 SMBUS Connector (CN1) .............. 21 2.4.18...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 5 PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS UTILITY ............33 Entering Setup..................33 Control Keys ..................34 Getting Help ..................34 The Main Menu ..................35 Standard CMOS Setup Menu..............36 Advanced BIOS Features..............38 Advanced Chipset Features ..............43 Integrated Peripherals ................44 Power Management Setup..............
  • Page 6 MEMO...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 full-size Single Board Computer supports ® ® ® ® ® ™ Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Celeron 400 Series, Intel Pentium ® ® processor in the LGA775 Land Grid Array package or Intel Pentium D processor (supports 775-Land package) at FSB 533/800 MT/s ®...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Specifications ® ® ® Intel Core 2 Duo, Celeron 400 series , Pentium processor in the LGA775 Land Grid Array package ® and Pentium D processor (supports 775-Land package) System Chipset ® Intel 945GC & ICH7/7R(Optional) CPU Socket LGA775 Front-Side Bus...
  • Page 9 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual monitors via 15-pin D-Sub connector on the edge Watchdog Timer 1~255 seconds; up to 255 levels Ethernet The LAN1/LAN2: Dual port with RTL8111B for Gigabit/Fast Ethernet Via PCI Express x1 bus Wake-on-LAN support Serial ATA Built-in four SATA/SATA II ports onboard support the maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/sec and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 by ICH7R...

  • Page 10: Utilities Supported

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Utilities Supported Chipset Driver Ethernet Driver Graphic Driver Intel Matrix Storage manager I/O Bracket Introduction...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Jumpers And Connectors

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual CHAPTER 2 JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS Board Dimensions and Fixing Holes Jumpers and Connectors...

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Board Layout Jumpers and Connectors...

  • Page 13: Jumper Settings

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Jumper Settings Proper jumer settings configure the SBC81206 to meet your application purpose. We are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices, respectively. Jumper Default Setting COM2 Mode Select COM2 Pin 1: DCD Short 3-5 Short 4-6...

  • Page 14: Com2 Mode Select For Type Jumpers (Jp1, Jp2, Jp3)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.3.1 COM2 Mode Select for Type Jumpers (JP1, JP2, JP3) These jumpers select the COM2 port’s communication mode to operate RS-232 or RS-422/485. Description Function Jumper Setting COM2 Mode RS-232 Select (Default) RS-422 RS-485 Jumpers and Connectors...

  • Page 15: Atx Auto Power On/Off (Jp6)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.3.2 ATX Auto Power On/Off (JP6) When Jumper JP6 is set 2-3 short for AC power input, the system will be automatically power ON without pressing soft power button; when JP6 is 1-2 short for AC power input, it is necessary to manually press soft power button to make the system power ON.

  • Page 16: Connectors

    Connectors connect the board with other parts of the system. Loose or improper connection might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a summary table shows you all connectors on the SBC81206 Series. Connector Label...

  • Page 17: Com1, Com2 Port Connectors

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.1 COM1, COM2 Port Connectors The serial interface for the board consists of COM1 port (COM1) support for RS-232 and COM2 (COM2) for RS-232/RS422/RS485. Please refer to the RS-232 pin assignment as listed below: Signal Signal Data Carrier Detect...

  • Page 18: Vga Connector (Vga1)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.2 VGA Connector (VGA1) The VGA connector VGA1 is a standard 15-pin connector commonly used for the CRT VGA display. Signal Green Blue Ground Ground Ground Ground(GND) Ground (GND) DDC DATA Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync DDC CLK Jumpers and Connectors...

  • Page 19: Ethernet Rj-45 Connectors With Led (Lan1, Lan2)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.3 Ethernet RJ-45 Connectors with LED (LAN1, LAN2) The board is equipped with two high performance Plug and Play Ethernet interface fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard. To connect the board to 10-Base-T, 100-Base-T or 1000 Base-T hub, just plug one end of cable to the Ethernet connector and connect the other end (phone jack) to a 10-Base-T, 100-Base-T or 1000 Base-T hub.

  • Page 20: Usb Connectors (Usb1, Usb2)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.5 USB Connectors (USB1, USB2) These Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on this board are for installing versatile USB interface peripherals. These are 10-pin standard USB connectors. Signal Signal USB1 USB D4- USB D5- USB D4+ USB D5+ Ground (GND)

  • Page 21: Flat Panel Bezel Connector (Cn3)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.7 Flat Panel Bezel Connector (CN3) Power LED This 3-pin connector named as Pin 1, 3 and Pin 5 connect the system power LED indicator to such a switch on the case. Pin 1 is assigned as +, and Pin 3, Pin 5 as -.

  • Page 22: Atx 12V Power Connector (Cn2)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.8 ATX 12V Power Connector (CN2) Connect the power cable to CN2 for +12V ATX power supply. Signal +12V +12V 2.4.9 Internal PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KB1, MS1) The board provides the Keyboard (KB1)/ Mouse (MS1) interface with a 5-pin connector Clock Data...

  • Page 23: Pin Fan Connectors (Fan1, Fan3)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.10 3 Pin Fan Connectors (FAN1, FAN3) You can connect the system cooling fan cable to FAN1, FAN3. Signal Ground +12V Sensor 2.4.11 4 Pin CPU Fan Connector (FAN2) You can connect the CPU cooling fan cable to FAN2. It is for CPU cooling fan power.

  • Page 24: Floppy Disk Port Connector (Fdd1)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Signal Signal Signal Interrupt PDIAG# HDC CS0 # HDC CSI # HDD Active # 2.4.13 Floppy Disk Port Connector (FDD1) The board provides a 34-pin header type connector, FDD1, supporting up to two floppy drives. The floppy drives may be any one of the following types: 5.25"...

  • Page 25: Parallel Port Connector (Print1)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.14 Parallel Port Connector (PRINT1) Print Port Connector [Default] This board has a multi-mode parallel port to support: 1. Standard Mode: IBM PC/XT, PC/AT and PS/2™ are compatible with bi-directional parallel port. 2. Enhanced Mode: Enhance parallel port (EPP) is compatible with EPP 1.7 and EPP 1.9 (IEEE 1284 compliant).

  • Page 26: Axiomtek Acpi Connector (Cn4)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.15 AXIOMTEK ACPI Connector (CN4) Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) defines a flexible and extensible interface that allows system designers to select appropriate cost/feature trade-offs for power management. The interface enables and supports reliable power management through improved hardware and operating system coordination.

  • Page 27: Smbus Connector (Cn1)

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2.4.17 SMBUS Connector (CN1) This connector CN1 is for SMBUS interface support. Signal SMBUS_CLOCK SMBUS_DATA 2.4.18 LAN1/LAN2 Link/Active & Speed LED Connectors (CN6, CN7) Signal Link/Active LED (+) Link/Active LED (-) Speed LED-10/100, Low Active + 3.3V Speed LED-1000, Low Active Jumpers and Connectors...
  • Page 28 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual MEMO Jumpers and Connectors...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ® Before installing the processor, please access Intel website for more detailed information http://www.intel.com . Installing the Processor The LGA775 processor socket comes with a cover to protect the processor. Please install the processor into the CPU socket step by step as below: 1.
  • Page 30 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 2. Open the cover (C), you can 3. Be careful not to touch the see the contact. contact (D). 4. Remove the plastic cap (E) from the cover. Hardware Insatllation...
  • Page 31 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 5. Place the CPU down into the socket. Be careful not to touch the contact. 6. Hold the edges of the CPU, and orientate it as the marked direction (G) down into the socket to match the (H) and (F) locations. Hardware Installation...
  • Page 32 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 7. Slightly push down the cover and hook the lever (I~J). The CPU is completely locked. 8. Orientate the CPU cooling fan to fixing holes on the board. Hardware Insatllation...
  • Page 33 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 9. Screw the CPU cooling fan onto the board. 10. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 34: Installing The Memory

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Installing the Memory The board supports four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM memory sockets with maximum memory capacity up to 2GB. Please follow steps below to install the memory modules: Push down latches on each side of the DIMM socket. Align the memory module with the socket that notches of memory module must match the socket keys for a correct intallation.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Hardware Description

    Make sure all correct settings are arranged for your installed microprocessor to prevent the CPU from damages. BIOS The SBC81206 Series uses Award Plug and Play BIOS with a single 8Mbit FWH Flash, DMI, Plug and Play. System Memory...

  • Page 36: I/O Port Address Map

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual I/O Port Address Map ® ® ® The Intel Core™ 2 Duo Processor, Intel Pentium D Processor, ® ® Intel Celeron Processor can communicate via I/O ports. There are total 1KB port addresses available for assignment to other devices via I/O expansion cards.

  • Page 37: Interrupt Controller

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Interrupt Controller The SBC81206 Series is a 100% PC compatible control board. It consists of 16 interrupt request lines, and four out of them can be programmable. The mapping list of the 16 interrupt request lines is shown as the following table.
  • Page 38 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual MEMO Hardware Description...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Phoenix-Award Bios Utility

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual CHAPTER 5 PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS UTILITY The Phoenix-Award BIOS provides users with a built-in Setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed-up RAM (CMOS RAM) to save the Setup information whenever the power is turned off.

  • Page 40: Control Keys

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Control Keys Move cursor to the previous item Up arrow Move cursor to the next item Down arrow Move cursor to the item on the left hand Left arrow Move to the item in the right hand Right arrow Main Menu -- Quit and delete changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup...

  • Page 41: The Main Menu

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual The Main Menu Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu appears on the screen. In the Main Menu, there are several Setup functions and a couple of Exit options for your selection. Use arrow keys to select the Setup Page you intend to configure then press <Enter>...

  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Setup Menu

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Standard CMOS Setup Menu The Standard CMOS Setup Menu displays basic information about your system. Use arrow keys to highlight each item, and use <PgUp> or <PgDn> key to select the value you want in each item. Date The date format is <day>, <date>...
  • Page 43 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave These items identify the types of each IDE channel installed in the computer. There are 45 predefined types (Type 1 to Type 45) and 2 user’s definable types (Type User) for Enhanced IDE BIOS. Press <PgUp>/<+>...

  • Page 44: Advanced Bios Features

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual All, But The system booting will not stop for a keyboard or Disk/Key disk error; it will stop for other errors. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu page. Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure and improve your system, to set up some system features according to your preference.
  • Page 45 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual CPU Feature Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the CPU Feature sub menu. Delay prior to Thermal This filed is used to select the time that would force the CPU to a 50% duty cycle when it exceeds its maximum operating temperature therefore protecting the CPU and the system board from overheating to ensure a safe computing environment.
  • Page 46 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Execute Disable Bit Use this item to enable the hardware-based security feature that reduces exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks. Virtualization Technology Wnen this feature is enabled, the computer system can operate as multiple "virtual"...
  • Page 47 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Quick Power On Self Test This option speeds up Power on Self Test (POST) after you turn on the system power. If set as Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. The default setting is “Enabled”. Enabled Enable Quick POST Disabled...
  • Page 48 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual SETTING at Main Menu and then you will be asked to enter a password. Do not type anything, just press <Enter> and it will disable the security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

  • Page 49: Advanced Chipset Features

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Advanced Chipset Features This section contains completely optimized chipset’s features on the board that you are strongly recommended to leave all items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware.

  • Page 50: Integrated Peripherals

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual system would configure the video memory dependent on your application. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu page. Integrated Peripherals This section allows you to configure your OnChip IDE Device, Onboard Device and SuperIO Device. Phoenix-Award BIOS Utility...
  • Page 51 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual OnChip IDE Device Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the sub menu OnChip IDE Device. IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the...
  • Page 52 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual NOTE Choosing Disabled for these options will automatically remove the IDE Primary Master/ Slave PIO and/or IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO items on the menu. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports.
  • Page 53 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page. Onboard Device Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the sub menu Onboard Device. USB Controller Enable this item if you are using the USB in the system. You should disable this item if a higher-level controller is added.
  • Page 54 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Super IO Device Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the sub menu Super IO Device. Onboard FDC Controller Select Enabled, if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you want to use it. If you install and-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field.

  • Page 55: Power Management Setup

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual PWRON After PWR-Fail This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status. Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page. Onboard Lan Boot ROM Use this item to enable or disable the Boot ROM function of the onboard LAN chip when the system boots up.
  • Page 56 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual ACPI Function This item allows you to enable/disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). The function is always “Enabled”. ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting...
  • Page 57 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual System only writes blanks to the video buffer. Blank Screen Video Off In Suspend This item defines if the video is powered down when the system is put into suspend mode. Suspend Type If this item is set to the default Stop Grant, the CPU will go into Idle Mode during power saving mode.
  • Page 58 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Resume by Alarm If enable this item, the system can automatically resume after a fixed time in accordance with the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1 Use this item to configure the IDE devices monitored by the system. FDD, COM, LPT Port Use this item to configure the FDD, COM and LPT ports monitored by the system.

  • Page 59: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 5.10 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup This section describes the configuration of PCI (Personal Computer Interconnect) bus system, which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds close to the CPU speed while communicating with other important components. This section covers very technical items that only experienced users could change default settings.
  • Page 60 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual interrupt request (IRQ), DMA assignment, and Used DMA fields disappear, as the BIOS automatically assigns them. The default value is “Auto (ESCD)”. IRQ Resources When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt to one of the following types in accordance with the type of devices using the interrupt: 1.

  • Page 61: Pc Health Status

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 5.11 PC Health Status This section supports hardware monitering that lets you monitor those parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speed of the board. Current GMCH Temperature The current GMCH temperature will be automatically detected by the system.

  • Page 62: Frequency/Voltage Control

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Show you the current system fan1 speed. Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Show you the current system fan2 speed. Vcore +3.3V/+5V/+12V/VBAT(V)/5VSB It shows the voltage of +3.3V/+5V/+12V. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu page. 5.12 Frequency/Voltage Control This section is to control the CPU frequency and Supply Voltage,...

  • Page 63: Load Optimized Defaults

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu page. 5.13 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load your system configuration with default values. These default settings are optimized to enable high performance features. To load CMOS SRAM with SETUP default values, please enter “Y”.

  • Page 64: Set Supervisor/User Password

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 5.14 Set Supervisor/User Password You can set a supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences between them are: Supervisor password: You can enter and change the options on the setup menu. User password: You can just enter, but have no right to change the options on the setup menu.

  • Page 65: Save & Exit Setup

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 5.15 Save & Exit Setup This section allows you to determine whether or not to accept your modifications. Type “Y” to quit the setup utility and save all changes into the CMOS memory. Type “N” to bring you back to the Setup utility. Phoenix-Award BIOS Utility...

  • Page 66: Exit Without Saving

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual 5.16 Exit Without Saving Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving changes you have made in this session. Type “Y”, and it will quit the Setup utility without saving your modifications. Type “N” to return to the Setup utility. Phoenix-Award BIOS Utility...

  • Page 67: Appendix A Watchdog Timer

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER Watchdog Timer Setting After the system stops working for a while, it can be auto-reset by the Watchdog Timer. The integrated Watchdog Timer can be set up in the system reset mode by program. Using the Watchdog Function Start ↓...
  • Page 68 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual ; IF to disable WDT: O 2E 30 O 2F 00; Can be disable at any time Timeout Value Range 1 to 255 Minute / Second Program Sample 2E, 87 2E, 87 2E, 07 2F, 08 Logical Device 8 2E, 30...

  • Page 69: Appendix B Configuring Sata For Raid Function

    SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual APPENDIX B CONFIGURING SATA FOR RAID FUNCTION Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) for RAID ® Function (Controller: Intel ICH7R only) Please follow up the steps below to configure SATA hard drive(s): (1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system. (2) Enter the BIOS Setup to configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence.
  • Page 70 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual (2)-1 Turn on your system and press the Del button to enter BIOS Setup during running POST (Power-On Self Test). If you want to create RAID, just select RAID for SATA Mode (default IDE) under the Integrated Peripherals menu.
  • Page 71 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual (2)-2 Set CDROM for First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to boot CD-ROM after system restarts (Figure 2). Figure 2 (2)-3 Save and exit the BIOS Setup. (3) Configuring RAID by the RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array.
  • Page 72 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual (3)-1 After the POST memory testing and before the operating system booting, a message "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility" (as Figure 3) shows up, accordingly, press <CTRL+ I> to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Figure 3 (3)-2 After you press <CTRL+ I>, the Create RAID Volume screen...
  • Page 73 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual (3)-3 After entering the CREAT VOLUME MENU screen, you can type the disk array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) in the item “Name”. When finished, press ENTER to select a RAID level (as Figure 5). There are two RAID levels, RAID0 and RAID1.
  • Page 74 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual (3)-5 After setting all the items on the menu, select Create Volume and press ENTER (as Figure 7) to start creating the RAID array. Figure 7 (3)-6 When prompting the confirmation, press “Y“ to create this volume, or “N“...
  • Page 75 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual After the creation is completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID Array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including RAID mode, disk block size, disk name, and disk capacity, etc. Figure 9 Configuring SATA for RAID Function...
  • Page 76 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Delete RAID Volume If you want to delete a RAID volume, select the Delete RAID Volume option in Main Menu. Press ENTER and follow on-screen instructions. Figure 10 Please press [ESC] to exit the ICH7MR RAID BIOS utility. Now, you can proceed to install a SATA controller and the operating system.
  • Page 77 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual (4)-1 Users can insert the Driver CD and the formatted blank floppy disk in another system. And then, please execute the f6flpy32.exe file in the folder of the Driver CD. Note Please execute the f6flpy64.exe file, if installing 64- bit Windows Operating System.
  • Page 78 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual (5) Installing the SATA controller driver during the OS installation Now, the SATA driver disk is ready, and BIOS settings configured, you can proceed to install Windows XP onto your SATA hard drive using the SATA driver.
  • Page 79 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual (5)-2 When you see the screen below, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press “S” (as Figure 12). Figure 12 (5)-3 If the Setup correctly recognizes the driver of the floppy disk, a controller menu (as Figure 13) will appear below.
  • Page 80 SBC81206 PICMG 1.0 SBC User’s Manual Note If a message on the screen saying that one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA driver again from the driver CD. (5)-4 When the screen appears as below, press ENTER to continue installing the SATA driver through the floppy disk.

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