PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 PCI-104 with Intel® Atom™ Processor D425/N455/D525, Ethernet, USB, Audio, RS-232, RS-422/485, SATA, LVDS, CompactFlash®, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.01 – 10 June, 2013...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Revision Date Version Changes 10 June, 2013 1.01 Updated Figure 3-13: PCI-104 Connector Location Modified Table 3-4: CompactFlash® Slot Pinouts, Table 3-6: Fan Connector Pinouts, Table 3-16: Serial Port Connector Pinouts (COM2) Added Section 3.2.8: LAN Connector 24 May, 2011 1.00...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 A ......................2 PPLICATIONS 1.3 B ........................2 ENEFITS 1.4 F ........................3 EATURES 1.5 O ........................4 VERVIEW 1.6 C ......................5 ONNECTORS 1.7 D .......................
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.2.10 LVDS Backlight Inverter Connector .............. 27 3.2.11 PCI-104 Connector ..................27 3.2.12 Power Connector ................... 29 3.2.13 SATA Drive Connectors ................. 30 3.2.14 Serial Port Connector (RS-232)..............31 3.2.15 Serial Port Connector (RS-232/422/485) ............32 3.2.16 USB Connector ....................33 3.2.17 VGA Connector ....................
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 58 5.1.3 Getting Help..................... 59 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........59 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar....................59 5.2 M ........................60 5.3 A ....................... 61 DVANCED 5.3.1 ACPI Settings ....................61 5.3.2 CPU Configuration..................62 5.3.3 SATA Configuration ..................
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.4 R ................107 ECOVERY UNCTIONS B.4.1 Factory Restore ..................... 109 B.4.2 Backup System ....................110 B.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup................111 B.4.4 Manual......................112 B.5 O .....................113 THER NFORMATION B.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller......113 B.5.2 System Memory Requirement .................115...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual List of Figures Figure 1–1: PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 ..................2 Figure 1-2: Overview ........................4 Figure 1-3: Solder Side Overview ....................4 Figure 1-4: Dimensions (Top)......................6 Figure 1-5: Dimensions (I/O)......................6 Figure 1-6: Dimensions (Bottom)....................7 Figure 1-7: Data Flow Block Diagram ...................8 Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations (Front Side) .............16 Figure 3-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side) ...........16...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure 4-5: CompactFlash® Setup Jumper Location ...............44 Figure 4-6: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Locations ............45 Figure 4-7: PCI-104 Voltage Jumper Location................46 Figure 4-8: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location...............47 Figure 4-9: Keyboard/mouse Y-cable Connection ..............49 Figure 4-10: LVDS Connector......................50 Figure 4-11: Backlight Inverter Connection................51...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure B-24: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode) .............. 106 Figure B-25: Recovery Tool Menu ................... 107 Figure B-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu .................. 108 Figure B-27: Restore Factory Default ..................109 Figure B-28: Recovery Complete Window ................109 Figure B-29: Backup System....................
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications....................10 Table 2-1: Package List Contents ....................14 Table 2-2: Optional Packing List Items..................14 Table 3–1: Internal Peripheral Connectors ................17 Table 3-2: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts ............18 Table 3-3: Audio Kit Connector Pinouts..................19 Table 3-4: CompactFlash®...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................60 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................61 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Settings .......................62 BIOS Menu 4: CPU Configuration ....................63 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Configuration....................64 BIOS Menu 6: USB Configuration ....................65 BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration..................66 BIOS Menu 8: Serial Port n Configuration Menu...............67...
The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is particularly suitable for low power and fan-less applications. The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 supports a full range of functions for an AT compatible industrial computer in a space-saving 96 mm x 100 mm profile. The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is equipped with an on-board low-power consumption and high performance Intel®...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 1.4 Features Some of the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 motherboard features are listed below: Complies with RoHS Embedded Intel® Atom™ D525, D425 or N455 processor Supports a single 204-pin 667/800 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM (up to 2 GB) I/O support 4 x USB 2.0...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 1.6 Connectors The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 has the following connectors on-board (described in Chapter 3): 1 x ATX Power Control Connector 1 x Audio Kit Connector 1 x CompactFlash® Slot 1 x Digital I/O Connector 1 x Fan Connector...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 1.8 Data Flow The data flow diagram for the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is shown below. Figure 1-7: Data Flow Block Diagram Page 8...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Specification/Model Description 3.31 A @ 5 V, 0.09 @ 12 V, 0.03 A @ 5 Vsb (1.8 GHz Power Consumption Intel® Atom™ D525 with 1 GB 800 MHz DDR3) Operating temperature -20°C~60°C without cooler, -20°C~70°C with forced air for D525 processor -20°C~65°C without cooler, -20°C~70°C with forced air for...
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item and Part Number Image...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Quantity Item and Part Number Image Power cable (P/N: 32000-130300-RS) VGA cable (P/N:32000-033804-RS) Mini jumper pack Quick Installation Guide Utility CD Table 2-1: Package List Contents 2.4 Optional Items Item and part number Image ATX power cable...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors The locations of the peripheral interface connectors are shown below. 3.1.1 Layout Figure 3-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors and jumpers on the front side of the board. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations (Front Side) Figure 3-2 shows the onboard peripheral connectors on the solder side of the board.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251. Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in the following section. Connector Type Label ATX Power Control Connector...
3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors Internal peripheral connectors on the motherboard are only accessible when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. This section has complete descriptions of all the internal, peripheral connectors on the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251. 3.2.1 ATX Power Control Connector CN Label:...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual A CompactFlash® Type I/II card can be used in this slot. Figure 3-5: CompactFlash® Slot Location Description Description CD1# CE2# IOR# IOW# IRQ14 CSEL# RESET# Page 20...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.2.6 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 10-pin header (1x10) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The front panel connector connects to the indicator LEDs and buttons on the computer's front panel.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.2.7 Keyboard/Mouse Connector CN Label: KB_MS1 6-pin wafer (1x6) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The keyboard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.2.8 LAN Connector CN Label: LAN1 14-pin header (2x7) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 Use LAN cable to connect to LAN1 connector to provide gigabit LAN connection. Figure 3-10: LAN Connector Location...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.2.9 LVDS LCD Connector CN Label: LVDS1 20-pin crimp (2x10) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The LVDS connector is for an LCD panel connected to the board. Figure 3-11: LVDS Connector Location...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual The PCI-104 connector is for installing a PCI-104 expansion card. Figure 3-13: PCI-104 Connector Location Row A Row B Row C Row D GND/5 V TBD1 AD00 VI/O1 AD02 AD01 +5 V AD05 AD04 AD03 C/BE0# AD07...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Row A Row B Row C Row D AD26 AD25 AD29 +5 V AD28 AD27 +5 V AD30 AD31 REQ0# REQ1# VI/O2 REQ2# +5 V GNT0# GNT1# VI/O3 GNT2# +5 V CLK0 CLK1 CLK2 +5 V CLK3...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Description +12 V +5 V Table 3-13: Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.13 SATA Drive Connectors CN Label: SATA1 7-pin SATA drive connectors CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 The SATA connectors connect to SATA hard drives or optical drives.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.2.14 Serial Port Connector (RS-232) CN Label: COM1 10-pin header (2x5) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-16 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 This connector provides RS-232 communications. Figure 3-16: Serial Port Connector Location (COM1) Description Description...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.2.15 Serial Port Connector (RS-232/422/485) CN Label: COM2 14-pin header (2x7) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 Used for RS-232/422/485 communications. Figure 3-17: Serial Port Connector Location (COM2) Description Description TXD485+...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 3.2.16 USB Connector CN Label: USB01, USB23 8-pin header (2x4) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-18 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-17 The USB connectors connect to USB devices. Each pin header provides two USB ports. Figure 3-18: USB Connector Pinout Locations...
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including thePM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
4.2 Installation Considerations NOTE: The following installation notices and installation considerations should be read and understood before the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is installed. All installation notices should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 and injury to the person installing the motherboard.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its components. 4.2.2 Installation Checklist The following checklist is provided to ensure the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is properly installed. All the items in the packing list are present A compatible memory module is properly inserted into the slot...
4.3 Unpacking When the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 4.1. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 does not fall out of the box.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the board on an anti-static mat. Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. Align the notch on the memory with the notch on the memory socket.
OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a jumper. Before the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. There are three jumpers on the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure 4-3: AT/ATX Power Mode Jumper Location 4.6.2 Clear CMOS Jumper Jumper Label: J_CMOS1 Jumper Type: 3-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-3 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-4 To reset the BIOS, move the jumper to the "Clear BIOS" position for 3 seconds or more, then move back to the default position.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 4.6.3 CompactFlash® Setup Jumper Label: SW_CF1 switch Jumper Type: See Table 4-4 Jumper Settings: Jumper Location: See Figure 4-5 The CompactFlash® slot is connected through an IDE connection. This switch sets the CompactFlash® card as the master or slave IDE device.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Jumper Label: J_VLVDS1 Jumper Type: 3-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-5 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-6 The LCD voltage selection jumper sets the voltage of the power supplied ot the LCD panel. Setting Description +3.3 V +5.0 V...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Setting Description +5.0 V +3.3 V Table 4-6: PCI-104 Voltage Jumper Settings Figure 4-7: PCI-104 Voltage Jumper Location 4.6.6 COM 2 Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: Jumper Type: 6-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-7 See Figure 4-8...
The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing air to flow through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual power supply unit, the power supply cooling fan can help generate airflow through the board surface.
The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is shipped with a keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector connects to a keyboard/mouse connector on the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 and branches into two cables that are each connected to a PS/2 connector, one for a mouse and one for a keyboard. To connect the keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector, please follow the steps below.
PS/2 connector. Step 0: 4.8.2 LVDS LCD Installation The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 can be connected to a TFT LCD screen through the 30-pin LVDS crimp connector on the board. To connect a TFT LCD to the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251, please follow the steps below.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Insert the connector from the LVDS PCB driving board to the LVDS connector as shown in Figure 4-10. When connecting the connectors, make sure the pins are properly aligned. WARNING: The diagram below is merely for illustration. The configuration and connection of the cables from the TFT LCD screen being installed may be different.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure 4-11: Backlight Inverter Connection 4.8.3 SATA Drive Connection The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is shipped with two SATA drive cables and one SATA drive power cable. To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure 4-12: SATA Drive Cable Connection Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-13.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure 4-13: SATA Power Drive Connection 4.8.4 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) The PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is shipped with a dual port USB 2.0 cable. To connect the USB cable connector, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors.
0: 4.9 Software Installation All the drivers for the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 are on the CD that came with the system. To install the drivers, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive connected to the system.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure 4-15: Introduction Screen Step 3: Click PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251. Step 4: Select OS. Step 5: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 4-16). Page 55...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. 5.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Function F4 key Save all the CMOS changes Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and return to Main Menu Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 5.1.3 Getting Help...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. 5.3 Advanced Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices through the following sub-menus:...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to R…)] Set the ACPI state used for System suspend ---------------------- : Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter Select General Help...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Processor Type Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU CPU D525 @ 1.80GHz ---------------------- EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 1800 MHz : Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item System Bus Speed...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.3.3 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PATA Master...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Configure SATA as [IDE] Use the Configure SATA as option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices. Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device. EFAULT AHCI Configures SATA devices as AHCI device. 5.3.4 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support. Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard does not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB drivers loaded.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.3.5.1 Serial Port n Configuration Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 0 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual IO=3F8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt IRQ=3, address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt IO=2F8h;...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address. Auto The serial port IO port address and interrupt address EFAULT are automatically detected. Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt IO=2F8h;...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.3.6 H/W Monitor The H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 9) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status CPU Smart Fan control...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual CPU core 1.05V 3.00V 5.00V 12.0V 1.5VDDR3 1.5V 5VSB VBAT CPU_FAN1 Mode Setting [Full On Mode] Use the Mode Setting option to configure the second fan. Full On Mode Fan is on all the time EFAULT Automatic mode...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual CPU Temperature Limit of ON [040] WARNING: CPU failure can result if this value is set too high When the fan is off, it will only start when the temperature exceeds this setting. Minimum Value: 0°C Maximum Value: 127°C CPU_FAN1 Start PWM [070] This is the initial speed of the fan when it first starts spinning.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the console redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 11) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge configuration menus WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.4.1 Host Bridge Configuration Use the Host Bridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure the Northbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset > OnChip VGA Configuration Select which graphics Initate Graphic Adapter...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.4.1.1 OnChip VGA Configuration Use the OnChip VGA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure the OnChip VGA. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset OnChip VGA Configuration Select Share Memory Size. Share Memory Size...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Disabled Disabled the multi-monitor function Enabled the multi-monitor function Enabled EFAULT Initiate Graphic Adapter Use the Initiate Graphic Adapter option to select the graphics controller used as the primary boot device. Select either an integrated graphics controller (IGD) or a combination of PCI graphics controller or an IGD.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Enabled onboard High Definition Audio controller EFAULT automatically detected and enabled The onboard High Definition Audio controller is disabled Disabled USB Function [Enabled] Use the USB Function BIOS option to enable or disable USB function support. Disabled...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual VBIOS Default EFAULT CRT + LFP LCD Panel Type [Select by Panel ID] Use the LCD Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system. Configuration options are listed below. 640x480 18bit...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Bootup NumLock State [On] Use the Bootup NumLock State BIOS option to specify if the number lock setting must be modified during boot up. Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be EFAULT enabled automatically when the computer system boots up.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual 5.7 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 18) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Use the Restore User Defaults option to restore the user defaults to all the setup options.
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. BIOS Information .........................60 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................60 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................61 ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]................62 ATA/IDE Configurations [Enhanced] .................64 ...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Bootup NumLock State [On]....................81 Quiet Boot [Enabled] ......................81 Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] ..................81 Administrator Password .....................82 User Password ........................82 Save Changes and Reset ....................83 Discard Changes and Reset ....................83 ...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.1 One Key Recovery Introduction The IEI one key recovery is an easy-to-use front end for the Norton Ghost system backup and recovery tool. The one key recovery provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or for reverting to the factory default settings.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.1.1 System Requirement NOTE: The recovery CD can only be used with IEI products. The software will fail to run and a warning message will appear when used on non-IEI hardware. To create the system backup, the main storage device must be split into two partitions (three partitions for Linux).
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual NOTE: Specialized tools are required to change the partition size if the operating system is already installed. B.1.2 Supported Operating System The recovery CD is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system (OS). The supported OS versions are listed below.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual NOTE: Installing unsupported OS versions may cause the recovery tool to fail. B.2 Setup Procedure for Windows Prior to using the recovery tool to backup or restore Windows system, a few setup procedures are required. Step 1: Hardware and BIOS setup (see Section B.2.1)
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Step 4: Turn on the system. Step 5: Press the <DELETE> key as soon as the system is turned on to enter the BIOS. Step 6: Select the connected optical disk drive as the 1 boot device. (Boot...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Step 3: The recovery tool setup menu is shown as below. Figure B-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu Step 4: Press <5> then <Enter>. Figure B-4: Command Mode Step 5: The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked in red) to create two partitions.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual NOTE: Use the following commands to check if the partitions were created successfully. Step 6: Press any key to exit the recovery tool and automatically reboot the system. Please continue to the following procedure: Build-up Recovery Partition.S t e p 0 : B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition Step 1: Put the recover CD in the optical drive. Step 2: Start the system. Step 3: Boot the system from recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual recovery files in Section B.2.2 is hidden and the recovery tool is saved in this partition. Figure B-8: Build-up Recovery Partition Step 6: After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window to reboot the system.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image NOTE: Before creating the factory default image, please configure the system to a factory default environment, including driver and application installations. To create a factory default image, please follow the steps below.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window Step 4: Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below (Figure B-13). Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path Step 5: Select the local source drive (Drive 1) as shown in Figure B-14. Then click OK.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure B-14: Select a Local Source Drive Step 6: Select a source partition (Part 1) from basic drive as shown in Figure B-15. Then click OK. Figure B-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive Step 7: Select 1.2: [Recovery] NTFS drive and enter a file name called...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to Step 8: When the Compress Image screen in Figure B-17 prompts, click High to make the image file smaller. Figure B-17: Compress Image Page 102...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Step 9: The Proceed with partition image creation window appears, click Yes to continue. Figure B-18: Image Creation Confirmation Step 10: The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image (Figure B-19). Figure B-19: Image Creation Complete Step 11: When the image creation completes, a screen prompts as shown in Figure B-20.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Step 12: The recovery tool main menu window is shown as below. Press any key to reboot the system. S t e p 0 : Figure B-21: Press Any Key to Continue B.3 Setup Procedure for Linux The initial setup procedures for Linux system are mostly the same with the procedure for Microsoft Windows.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure B-22: Partitions for Linux Step 3: Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Follow Step 1 Step 3 described in Section B.2.2.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure B-23: System Configuration for Linux Step 5: Access the recovery tool main menu by modifying the “menu.lst”. To first access the recovery tool main menu, the menu.lst must be modified. In Linux system, enter Administrator (root). When prompt appears, type: cd /boot/grub vi menu.lst...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Step 7: The recovery tool menu appears. (Figure B-25) Figure B-25: Recovery Tool Menu Step 8: Create a factory default image. Follow Step 2 Step 12 described in Section B.2.5 to create a factory default image. B.4 Recovery Tool Functions After completing the initial setup procedures as described above, users can access the recovery tool by pressing <F3>...
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Figure B-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 1. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section B.2.5. 2. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.4.1 Factory Restore To restore the factory default image, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <1> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the factory default. A factory default image called iei.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.4.2 Backup System To backup the system, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <2> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to backup the system. A backup image called iei_user.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <3> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the last backup image (iei_user.GHO).
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.4.4 Manual To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <4> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears. Use the Ghost program to backup or recover the system manually.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual B.5 Other Information B.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller When the system uses AHCI mode or some specific SATA controllers such as ALi M5283 or VIA VT6421A, the SATA RAID/AHCI driver must be installed before using one key recovery.
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Step 5: When the following window appears, press <S> to select “Specify Additional Device”. Step 6: In the following window, select a SATA controller mode used in the system. Then press <Enter>. The user can now start using the SATA HDD.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Step 7: After pressing <Enter>, the system will get into the recovery tool setup menu. Continue to follow the setup procedure from Step 4 in Section B.2.2 Create Partitions to finish the whole setup process. S t e p 0 : B.5.2 System Memory Requirement...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory. DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module.
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between. LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual D.1 Introduction The DIO connector on the PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The DIO has both 4-bit digital inputs and 4-bit digital outputs. The digital inputs and digital outputs are generally control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual D.3 Assembly Language Samples D.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function The BIOS interrupt call INT 15H controls the digital I/O. An assembly program to enable digital I/O input functions is listed below. Sets the digital port as input...
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is a hardware-based timer that attempts to restart the system when it stops working. The system may stop working because of external EMI or software bugs.
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual NOTE: The Watchdog Timer is activated through software. The software application that activates the Watchdog Timer must also deactivate it when closed. If the Watchdog Timer is not deactivated, the system will automatically restart after the Timer has finished its countdown.
PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual F.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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PM-PV-D4251/N4551/D5251 User Manual Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
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