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  • Page 1 EC200/210/220/221 Series User’s Manual A17820328...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transfor- mation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright hold- ers.

  • Page 3: Fcc And Doc Statement On Class A

    FCC and DOC Statement on Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents ................... 2 Copyright ..................2 Trademarks FCC and DOC Statement on Class A ..........3 ................7 About this Manual ..................7 Warranty Static Electricity Precautions ............. 8 ................. 8 Safety Measures ................9 Safety Precautions About the Package ................
  • Page 5 Introduction ........48 Installing the PCI and PCIe Expansion Cards ..........51 Connecting Cables to Terminal Blocks ............53 Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings ............ 53 Jumper Settings - System Board Clear CMOS Data ..............53 PS/2 Power Select ..............54 USB Power Select ..............
  • Page 6 Introduction Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup ..............117 .................. 117 Overview .............. 119 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ..................119 Main Advanced ......................PCIPnP ......................... Boot ........................Security ....................... Chipset ........................ Exit ......................................155 Updating the BIOS ..........156 Chapter 8 - Supported Software .......

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Introduction About this Manual An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu. Warranty 1.

  • Page 8: Static Electricity Precautions

    Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical dis- charge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Introduction Safety Precautions • Use the correct DC input voltage range. • Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installa- tion or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis be- fore plugging the power cord. •...

  • Page 10: About The Package

    Introduction About the Package The system package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for as- sistance.  1 System unit  1 HDD drive bay kit - 2 brackets - 1 SATA data/power cable - 4 Bracket screws...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Overview EC200 Series EC200-LR6880 EC200-LR6G60 EC200-LRA060 EC200-LR6881 EC200-LR4G65...
  • Page 12 Introduction EC210 Series EC210-LR6880 EC210-LR6G60...
  • Page 13 Introduction EC210-LRA060 EC210-LR6881...
  • Page 14 Introduction EC220/221 Series EC220/221-LR6880 EC220/221-LR6881...
  • Page 15 Introduction EC220/221-LR6G60 EC220/221-LRA060 EC220-LR4G65...

  • Page 16: Key Features

    - LR6881: 1 DVI, 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 8 USB, 6 COM, 8-bit GPIO - LR4G65: 1 VGA, 5 LAN, 6 USB, 4 COM, 16-bit GPIO • Expansion - EC200 Series: 1 mini PCIe x1 - EC210 Series: 1 mini PCIe x1, 1 PCI - EC220 Series: 1 mini PCIe x1, 2 PCI...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    : 1 Mini PCIe slot (USB signal) : 1 SIM slot • PCI/PCIe slots - EC200 Series: none - EC210 Series: 1 PCI slot - EC220 Series: 2 PCI slots - EC221 Series: 1 PCI slot and 1 PCIe x1 slot...
  • Page 18 • Aluminum + SECC MOUNTING • Wall/VESA mount DIMENSIONS • EC200 Series: 275mm x 110mm x 203mm (W x H x D) • EC210/220/221 Series: 275mm x 110mm x 211mm (W x H x D) WEIGHT • 3.6 kg OS SUPPORT •...

  • Page 19: Getting To Know The Ec200/210/220/221 Series

    Introduction Getting to Know the EC200/210/220/221 Series EC200 Series Front Panel Wi-Fi MODULE Wi-Fi MODULE ANTENNA HOLE ANTENNA HOLE HDD LED POWER ALERT LED RESET Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna. USB Ports Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
  • Page 20 Introduction EC200 Series Rear Panel POWER RESET COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO DC-IN COM1 COM2 USB LAN LAN ALERT SPEAKER-OUT EC200-LR6880 POWER RESET GPIO COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO DC-IN COM1 COM2 USB LAN LAN SPEAKER-OUT ALERT EC200-LR6G60 POWER COM4...
  • Page 21 Introduction Power COM4 COM6 COM3 COM5 GPIO DC-in COM1 COM2 VGA USB LAN LAN Reset Alert Speaker-out EC200-LR6881 Power GPIO COM3 COM4 GPIO Reset DC-in COM1 COM2 VGA USB LAN LAN Alert Speaker-out EC200-LR4G65 Power LED Indicates the power status of the system. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive.
  • Page 22 Introduction EC210 Series Front Panel Wi-Fi MODULE Wi-Fi MODULE ANTENNA HOLE ANTENNA HOLE HDD LED POWER ALERT LED RESET Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna. USB Ports Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive.
  • Page 23 Introduction EC210 Series Rear Panel POWER RESET COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 USB GPIO SPEAKER-OUT USB LAN LAN PCI slot DC-IN COM1 COM2 ALERT EC210-LR6880 RESET POWER GPIO COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO SPEAKER-OUT USB LAN LAN PCI slot COM2 DC-IN COM1 ALERT EC210-LR6G60...
  • Page 24 Introduction Power COM4 COM6 GPIO COM3 COM5 Reset USB LAN LAN PCI slot DC-in COM1 COM2 Speaker-out Alert EC210-LR6881 Power LED Indicates the power status of the system. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive. Alert LED Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature. DC-in Used to plug a DC power adapter.
  • Page 25 Introduction EC220/221 Series Front Panel Wi-Fi MODULE Wi-Fi MODULE ANTENNA HOLE ANTENNA HOLE HDD LED POWER ALERT LED RESET Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna. USB Ports Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive.
  • Page 26 Introduction EC220/221 Series Rear Panel RESET POWER COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO SPEAKER-OUT USB LAN LAN PCI / PCIe x1 slot COM1 COM2 DC-IN ALERT EC220/221-LR6880 POWER RESET GPIO COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO SPEAKER-OUT USB LAN LAN PCI / PCIe x1 slot DC-IN COM2 COM1...
  • Page 27 Introduction POWER COM4 COM9 RESET COM3 COM5 COM6 COM7 COM8 COM10 SPEAKER-OUT USB LAN LAN PCI / PCIe x1 slot DC-IN COM1 COM2 ALERT EC220/221-LRA060 Power COM4 COM6 COM3 COM5 GPIO Reset Speaker-out VGA USB LAN LAN PCI / PCIe x1 slot DC-in COM1 COM2...
  • Page 28 Introduction Power LED Indicates the power status of the system. HDD LED Indicates the status of the hard drive. Alert LED Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature. DC-in Used to plug a DC power adapter. COM Ports Used to connect serial devices.

  • Page 29: Mechanical Dimensions

    Introduction Mechanical Dimensions EC200 Series 275.00 POWER 275.00 203.00 203.00 Left View Front View Right View...
  • Page 30 Introduction EC210 Series 275.00 Left View Front View Right View...
  • Page 31 Introduction EC220/221 Series 275.00 Left View Front View Right View...

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started Preparing the System Before you start using the system, you need the following items: • Memory module • SATA hard drive • DC power adapter • USB keyboard • USB mouse • CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers) •...

  • Page 33: Installing The Drivers

    Getting Started Installing the Drivers The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be in- stalled to provide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3 - Installing Devices

    Installing Devices Chapter 3 - Installing Devices Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered-off. 2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. 3. The 10 mounting screws on the front and rear of the system are used to se- cure the cover to the chassis.
  • Page 35 Installing Devices For EC200, you need to remove the 10 mounting screws on the front, rear and bottom of the system. EC200 Mounting screw...
  • Page 36 Installing Devices 4. After removing the mounting screws, lift the cover up. Lift the Cover Upward 5. The SODIMM sockets and SATA drive bay are readily accessible after remov- ing the chassis cover. SODIMM sockets SATA drive bay...

  • Page 37: Installing A Sodimm

    Installing Devices Installing a SODIMM 1. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board. SODIMM sockets 2. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one direction.
  • Page 38 Installing Devices 3. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an ap- proximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.

  • Page 39: Installing A Sata Drive

    Installing Devices Installing a SATA Drive Standard model: 1 drive bay for 1 SATA drive 1. Align the mounting holes of the SATA drive with the mounting holes on the HDD bracket and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place.
  • Page 40 Installing Devices 2. Place the SATA drive (with HDD bracket) into the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the HDD bracket with the mounting holes on the SATA drive bay and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place. Mounting hole HDD bracket Mounting hole...
  • Page 41 Installing Devices 3. Connect A to the SATA power/data connector on the SATA drive, B and C to the SATA power connector and SATA data connector respectively on the sys- tem board. SATA power/data connector SATA data connector SATA power connector...
  • Page 42 Installing Devices Option model: 1 drive bay for 2 SATA drives Note: This model will be available upon request. Please contact your sales rep- resentative for more information. SATA power/data connector SATA data connector SATA power connector SATA drive 2 SATA drive 1...

  • Page 43: Installing A Compactflash Card

    Installing Devices Installing a CompactFlash Card 1. Turn the system to the bottom side. The 4 mounting screws on bottom of the system are used to secure the cover to the chassis. Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place for later use. Mounting screw 2.

  • Page 44: Installing A Mini Pcie And/Or Msata Card

    Installing Devices Installing a Mini PCIe and/or mSATA Card Latch 1. The latch is used to lock the Mini PCIe / mSATA card into position. Insert the latch into the mounting holes and then push the latch down until the clips at each end of the latch lock into position.

  • Page 45: Removing The Latch

    Installing Devices 2. The system board is equipped with a Mini PCIe slot. The Mini PCIe slot sup- ports full length or half length Mini PCIe / mSATA card. Note the key on the slot. The key ensures the Mini PCIe / mSATA card can be plugged into the slot in only one direction.

  • Page 46: Installing The Mini Pcie Card

    Installing Devices Installing the Mini PCIe Card 1. Grasping the Mini PCIe card by its edges, align the card into the slot at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the card until it slips down into the slot. The contact fingers on the edge of the card will almost completely disappear inside the slot.
  • Page 47 Installing Devices Installing the mSATA Card 1. Insert the latch into the mounting holes in accordance with the length of the mSATA card. Push the latch down until the clips at each end of the latch lock into position. You will hear a distinctive "click", indicating the latch is cor- rectly locked into position.

  • Page 48: Installing The Pci And Pcie Expansion Cards

    Installing Devices Installing the PCI and PCIe Expansion Cards Important: When inserting the riser card, please select a card within 175mm (as shown on the next picture) in or- der to fit in the slot. 1. The PCI and PCIe x1 slots on the riser card are used to install the expan- sion cards.
  • Page 49 Installing Devices 2. To remove the mounting screws and the brackets, you need to remove the hole plugs and insert the screwdriver thruogh the hole to access the mount- ing screws. Bracket Mounting screw Hole plug 3. Remove these mounting screws and brackets, and then put them in a safe place for later use.
  • Page 50 Installing Devices 4. Insert the Expansion card with a bracket into the PCI slot that is on the riser card. Replace the screw you removed in step 3 to secure the bracket in place. Expansion card Bracket Mounting screw 5. Insert another Expansion card with a bracket into the PCIe slot that is on the riser card.

  • Page 51: Connecting Cables To Terminal Blocks

    Installing Devices Connecting Cables to Terminal Blocks 1. Insert one end of the power adaptor and the cable into the holes on the power jack, and use the screwdriver tofasten the cables. 2. Connect the power jack to the connector on the system, and use the screw- driver to secure the power jack in place.
  • Page 52 Installing Devices 3. Insert one end of the cables into the holes on the terminal block, and use the screwdriver to fasten the cables. 4. Connect the terminal block to the connector on the system, and use the screwdriver to secure the terminal block in place.

  • Page 53: Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings Jumper Settings - System Board Clear CMOS Data 1-2 On: Normal (default) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. you can reconfi...

  • Page 54: Ps/2 Power Select

    Jumper Settings PS/2 Power Select 1-2 On: +5V (default) 2-3 On: +5V_standby JP2 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.

  • Page 55: Usb Power Select

    Jumper Settings USB Power Select 1-2 On: +5V (default) 2-3 On: +5V_standby JP4 and JP7 (for USB 0-3) are used to select the power of the USB ports. Select- ing +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system. BIOS Setting “USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4”...

  • Page 56: Compactflash Card Setting

    Jumper Settings CompactFlash Card Setting 1-2 On: Master (default) 2-3 On: Slave JP9 is used to set the CompactFlash card to Master or Slave mode. Note: We do not recommend using IDE devices and CF card at the same time.

  • Page 57: Com1 And Com2 Rs232/422/485 Select

    Jumper Settings COM1 and COM2 RS232/422/485 Select JP11 JP11(COM1) and JP5(COM2) are used to confi gure COM1 and COM2 RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485 respectively. JP11 1-2 On: RS232 3-4 On: RS422 5-6 On: RS485 (default) Full Duplex COM 1 / COM 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5...

  • Page 58: Com1 And Com2 Rs232/Power Select

    Jumper Settings COM1 and COM2 RS232/Power Select JP12 JP13 JP12(COM1) and JP13(COM2) are used to confi gure COM1 and COM2 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin function of COM1 and COM2 will vary according to JP12’s and JP13’s set- ting respectively.

  • Page 59: Power-On Select

    Jumper Settings Power-on Select 1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default) 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power JP6 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP6 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.

  • Page 60: Mpcie/Msata Power Select

    Jumper Settings mPCIe/ mSATA Power Select 2-3 On: 3VDU JP14 1-2 On: 3V3 (default) JP14 is used to select the power supplied to the mPCIe and mSATA card that is on the motherboard. Selecting 3V3 will be the default setting.

  • Page 61: Mpcie/Msata Select

    Jumper Settings mPCIe/ mSATA Select 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: mPCIe (default) 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13 On: mSATA JP1 is used to select MPCIe or mSATA. mPCIe is set as default.

  • Page 62: Jumper Settings - Io Board

    Jumper Settings Jumper Settings - IO Board EC200/210/220/221-LRA060 COM 3 to COM 10 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 4 COM 5 COM 10 COM 3 COM 6 COM 9 COM 7 COM 8 (JP2) (JP3) (JP8) (JP1) (JP4) (JP5) (JP6) (JP7) JP1 (for COM 3) to JP8 (for COM 10) are used to confi gure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485.
  • Page 63 Jumper Settings COM 6 and COM 7 RS232/Power Select JP10 COM 6 COM 7 (JP9) (JP10) JP9 and JP10 are used to confi gure COM 6 and COM 7 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin function of COM 6 and COM 7 will vary according to JP9’s and JP10’s set- ting respectively.
  • Page 64 Jumper Settings EC200/210/220/221-LR6880 COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM6) are used to confi...
  • Page 65 Jumper Settings COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP7) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.
  • Page 66 Jumper Settings Digital I/O Signal Voltage Select JP9 is used to confi gure DIO to signal voltage select. The pin function of DIO port will vary according to the jumper’s setting respec- tively. 1-2 On: 2-3 On: +3.3V (default)
  • Page 67 Jumper Settings USB Power Select JP10 USB0 USB1 JP10 (for USB 0-1) is used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_ standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system. BIOS Setting “USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4”...
  • Page 68 Jumper Settings EC200/210/220/221-LR6G60 COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM 6) are used to confi...
  • Page 69 Jumper Settings COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP87) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.
  • Page 70 Jumper Settings Digital I/O Signal Voltage Select DIO1 DIO2 JP9 is used to confi gure DIO to signal voltage select. The pin function of DIO port will vary according to the jumper’s setting respec- tively. 1-2 On: 2-3 On: +3.3V (default) DIO1 / DIO2...
  • Page 71 Jumper Settings EC200/210/220/221-LR6881 COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM 6) are used to confi...
  • Page 72 Jumper Settings COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP7) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.
  • Page 73 Jumper Settings Digital I/O Signal Voltage Select JP9 is used to confi gure DIO to signal voltage select. The pin function of DIO port will vary according to the jumper’s setting respec- tively. 1-2 On: 2-3 On: +3.3V (default)
  • Page 74 Jumper Settings EC200/210/220/221-LR4G65 COM 3 and COM 4 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 3 COM 4 (JP1) (JP3) JP1 (for COM 3) and JP3 (for COM 4) are used to confi gure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting.
  • Page 75 Jumper Settings COM 3 and COM 4 RS232/Power Select COM 3 COM 4 (JP2) (JP4) JP2 and JP4 are used to confi gure COM 3 and COM 4 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin function of COM 3 and COM 4 will vary according to JP2’s and JP4’s set- ting respectively.
  • Page 76 Jumper Settings Digital I/O Signal Voltage Select DIO1 DIO2 JP9 is used to confi gure DIO to signal voltage select. The pin function of DIO port will vary according to the jumper’s setting respec- tively. 1-2 On: 2-3 On: +3.3V (default) DIO1 / DIO2...

  • Page 77: Chapter 5 - Ports And Connectors

    Ports and Connectors Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors Front Panel I/O Ports For EC200/210/220/221 HDD LED POWER ALERT LED RESET The front panel I/O ports consist of the following: • 1 HDD LED • 1 Alert LED • 1 Power Switch •...

  • Page 78: Usb Ports

    Ports and Connectors USB Ports USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta- neously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. BIOS Setting Confi gure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Confi guration” sub- menu) of the BIOS.
  • Page 79 Ports and Connectors Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3/S4 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function: • Jumper Setting JP6 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”.

  • Page 80: Rear Panel I/O Ports

    Ports and Connectors Rear Panel I/O Ports For EC200 POWER RESET COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO DC-IN COM1 COM2 USB LAN LAN ALERT SPEAKER-OUT EC200-LR6880 POWER RESET GPIO COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO DC-IN COM1 COM2 USB LAN LAN ALERT SPEAKER-OUT EC200-LR6G60 POWER...
  • Page 81 Ports and Connectors Power COM4 COM6 COM3 COM5 GPIO DC-in COM1 COM2 VGA USB LAN LAN Reset Alert Speaker-out EC200-LR6881 Power GPIO COM3 COM4 GPIO Reset DC-in COM1 COM2 VGA USB LAN LAN Speaker-out Alert EC200-LR4G65...

  • Page 82: Ports And Connectors

    Ports and Connectors The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: EC200 - LR6880 • 1 Power LED • 1 HDD LED • 1 Alert LED • Reset Switch • DC-in power jack: 3-pole terminal block • Speaker-out • 1 VGA port •...
  • Page 83 Ports and Connectors EC200 - LR6881 • 1 Power LED • 1 HDD LED • 1 Alert LED • Reset Switch • DC-in power jack: 3-pole terminal block • Speaker-out • 1 DVI port • 1 VGA port • 2 LAN ports •...
  • Page 84 Ports and Connectors For EC210 POWER RESET COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 USB GPIO USB LAN LAN PCI slot SPEAKER-OUT DC-IN COM1 COM2 ALERT EC210-LR6880 POWER RESET GPIO COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO USB LAN LAN PCI slot SPEAKER-OUT COM2 DC-IN COM1 ALERT EC210-LR6G60...
  • Page 85 Ports and Connectors The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: EC210 - LR6880 • 1 Power LED • 1 HDD LED • 1 Alert LED • Reset Switch • DC-in power jack: 3-pole terminal block • Speaker-out • 1 VGA port •...
  • Page 86 Ports and Connectors EC210 - LR6881 • 1 Power LED • 1 HDD LED • 1 Alert LED • Reset Switch • DC-in power jack: 3-pole terminal block • Speaker-out • 1 DVI port • 1 VGA port • 2 LAN ports •...
  • Page 87 Ports and Connectors For EC220/221 POWER RESET COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO USB LAN LAN SPEAKER-OUT PCI / PCIe x1 slot COM1 COM2 DC-IN ALERT EC220/221-LR6880 POWER RESET GPIO COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 GPIO USB LAN LAN SPEAKER-OUT PCI / PCIe x1 slot DC-IN COM2...
  • Page 88 Ports and Connectors POWER COM4 COM9 RESET COM3 COM5 COM6 COM7 COM8 COM10 USB LAN LAN SPEAKER-OUT PCI / PCIe x1 slot DC-IN COM1 COM2 ALERT EC220/221-LRA060 Power COM4 COM6 COM3 COM5 GPIO Reset VGA USB LAN LAN Speaker-out PCI / PCIe x1 slot DC-in COM1 COM2...
  • Page 89 Ports and Connectors The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: EC220/221 - LR6880 • 1 Power LED • 1 HDD LED • 1 Alert LED • Reset Switch • DC-in power jack: 3-pole terminal block • Speaker-out • 1 VGA port •...
  • Page 90 Ports and Connectors EC220/221 - LR6881 • 1 Power LED • 1 HDD LED • 1 Alert LED • Reset Switch • DC-in power jack: 3-pole terminal block • Speaker-out • 1 DVI port • 1 VGA port • 2 LAN ports •...

  • Page 91: Lan Ports

    Ports and Connectors LAN Ports The LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Confi gure “Wake on LAN” in the Advanced menu (“SuperIO Confi guration” sub- menu) of the BIOS.

  • Page 92: Vga Port

    Ports and Connectors VGA Port The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable con- nector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

  • Page 93: Digital Input/Output

    Ports and Connectors Digital Input/Output The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external device that is connected to this connector. Digital Output/ Input Pin Assignment DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 DIO8...

  • Page 94: Com 3-10 Rs232/422/485 Select (Lra060)

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 10 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select EC200/210/220/221-LRA060 COM 4 COM 5 COM 10 COM 3 COM 6 COM 9 COM 7 COM 8 (JP2) (JP3) (JP8) (JP1) (JP4) (JP5) (JP6) (JP7) JP1 (for COM 3) to JP8 (for COM 10) are used to confi gure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485.

  • Page 95: Com 6-7 Rs232/Power Select

    Ports and Connectors COM 6 and COM 7 RS232/Power Select JP10 COM 6 COM 7 (JP9) (JP10) JP9 and JP10 are used to confi gure COM 6 and COM 7 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin function of COM 6 and COM 7 will vary according to JP9’s and JP10’s set- ting respectively.

  • Page 96: Com 3-6 Rs232/422/485 Select (Lr6880)

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select EC200/210/220/221-LR6880 COM 3 COM 4 COM 5 COM 6 (JP1) (JP2) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM6) are used to confi...

  • Page 97: Com 3-6 Rs232/Power Select

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP7) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.

  • Page 98: Com 3-6 Rs232/422/485 Select (Lr6G60)

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select EC200/210/220/221-LR6G60 COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM 6) are used to confi...

  • Page 99: Com 3-6 Rs232/Power Select

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP6) (JP3) (JP4) (JP87) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.

  • Page 100: Com 3-6 Rs232/422/485 Select (Lr6881)

    Ports and Connectors EC200/210/220/221-LR6881 COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 4 COM 3 COM 5 COM 6 (JP2) (JP1) (JP5) (JP8) JP1 (for COM 3), JP2 (for COM 4), JP5 (for COM 5) and JP8 (for COM 6) are used to confi...

  • Page 101: Com 3-6 Rs232/Power Select

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 to COM 6 RS232/Power Select COM 3 COM 4 COM 5 COM 6 (JP3) (JP6) (JP4) (JP7) JP3, JP4, JP6 and JP7 are used to confi gure COM 3 to COM 6 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.
  • Page 102 Ports and Connectors Digital I/O Signal Voltage Select JP9 is used to confi gure DIO to signal voltage select. The pin function of DIO port will vary according to the jumper’s setting respec- tively. 1-2 On: 2-3 On: +3.3V (default)

  • Page 103: Com 3-4 Rs232/422/485 Select (Lr4G65)

    Ports and Connectors EC200/210/220/221-LR4G65 COM 3 and COM 4 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select COM 3 COM 4 (JP1) (JP3) JP1 (for COM 3) and JP3 (for COM 4) are used to confi gure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting.

  • Page 104: Com 3-4 Rs232/Power Select

    Ports and Connectors COM 3 and COM 4 RS232/Power Select COM 3 COM 4 (JP2) (JP4) JP2 and JP4 are used to confi gure COM 3 and COM 4 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin function of COM 3 and COM 4 will vary according to JP2’s and JP4’s set- ting respectively.
  • Page 105 Ports and Connectors Digital I/O Signal Voltage Select DIO1 DIO2 JP9 is used to confi gure DIO to signal voltage select. The pin function of DIO port will vary according to the jumper’s setting respec- tively. 1-2 On: 2-3 On: +3.3V (default) DIO1 / DIO2...

  • Page 106: I/O Connectors

    Ports and Connectors I/O Connectors Chassis Instrusion Connector Chassis signal Ground The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chas- sis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.

  • Page 107: Sata (Serial Ata) Connectors

    Ports and Connectors SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors SATA 0 SATA 1 The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.

  • Page 108: Kb/Mouse Connector

    Ports and Connectors KB/Mouse Connector The KB/Mouse connector is used to connect PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse by means of a PS/2 cable. Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 key- board or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use this function: •...

  • Page 109: Mini Pcie Slot

    Ports and Connectors Mini PCIe Slot Mini PCIe Slot The Mini PCI socket is used to install a Mini PCI card. Mini PCI card is a small form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electri- cal definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI.

  • Page 110: Cooling Fan Connector

    Ports and Connectors Cooling Fan Connector Ground Sensor The fan connector is used to connect the cooling fan. The cooling fan will provide adequate airfl ow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the system board components.

  • Page 111: Front Panel Connector

    Ports and Connectors Front Panel Connector HDD-LED RESET-SW ALERT-LED PWR-BTN HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system. PWR-BTN - Power Switch This switch is used to power on or off the system.

  • Page 112: Reset Bottom

    Ports and Connectors Reset Bottom 1-2 On: SW3 function as reset 2-3 On: SW3 function as power button...

  • Page 113: Battery

    Ports and Connectors Battery Battery The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. •...

  • Page 114: Compactflash Socket

    Ports and Connectors CompactFlash Socket CompactFlash socket The CompactFlash socket is used for inserting a CompactFlash card. Compact- Flash card is a small removable mass storage device designed with fl ash tech- nology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefi...

  • Page 115: Chapter 6 - Mounting Options

    Mounting Options Chapter 6 - Mounting Options Wall Mounting The Wall Mounting kit includes the following: • 2 Wallmount brackets • Bracket screws 1. At the bottom side of the system, use the provided mounting screws to se- cure the wallmount brackets on each side of the system. Mounting screw Wallmount...

  • Page 116: Vesa Mounting

    Mounting Options VESA Mounting Mounting Kit • 1 VESA bracket • Bracket screws 1. Prior to installing the VESA bracket, make sure you have already installed the wallmount brackets. Align the VESA bracket to the wallmount brackets and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the bracket in place.

  • Page 117: Chapter 7 - Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication be- tween the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to confi gure the system and save the confi...
  • Page 118 BIOS Setup Legends Keys Function Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu. Up and Down arrows Moves the highlight up or down between submenus or fi elds. <Esc> Exits to the BIOS Setup Utility. + (plus key) Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted fi...

  • Page 119: Ami Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS Setup AMI BIOS Setup Utility Main The Main menu is the fi rst screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit System Overview Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to AMIBIOS select a fi...

  • Page 120: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to confi gure 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 ac- cording to your preference.

  • Page 121: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS Setup CPU Configuration This section is used to confi gure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Confi gure advanced CPU settings Disabled for WindowsXP Module Version:3F.1C Manufacturer : Intel Intel(R) ATOM (TM )CPU D525 @ 1.80GHz Frequency : 1.80GHz FSB Speed...

  • Page 122: Ide Configuration

    BIOS Setup IDE Configuration This section is used to confi gure the IDE drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Confi guration While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the ATA/IDE Confi guration [Enhanced] presence of IDE devices. Confi gure SATA as [IDE] This displays the status of auto detection of IDE...
  • Page 123 BIOS Setup Primary IDE Master to Secondary IDE Master When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the BIOS will auto detect the existing IDE devices then displays the status of the detected devices. To confi gure an IDE drive, move the cursor to a fi eld then press <Enter>. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master...
  • Page 124 BIOS Setup PIO Mode Selects the data transfer mode. PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rath- er than have the BIOS issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task by them- selves.
  • Page 125 BIOS Setup Third IDE Master and Third IDE Slave When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the BIOS will auto detect the existing IDE devices then displays the status of the detected devices. To confi gure an IDE drive, move the cursor to a fi eld then press <Enter>. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Third IDE Master...
  • Page 126 BIOS Setup PIO Mode Selects the data transfer mode. PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rath- er than have the BIOS issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task by them- selves.

  • Page 127: Super Io Configuration

    BIOS Setup Super IO Configuration This section is used to confi gure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Confi gure Win627DHG-P Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base [3F8/IRQ4] Addresses.
  • Page 128 BIOS Setup Hardware Health Confi guration This section is used to confi gure the hardware monitor function.. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chassis Intrusion (Case Hardware Health Confi guration Open) function. [Disabled] Case Open Detection System Temperature C/86 C/140 CPU Temperature OVT# active temp.

  • Page 129: Acpi Configuration

    BIOS Setup ACPI Configuration This section is used to confi gure ACPI. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings General ACPI Confi guration settings  General ACPI Confi guration   Advanced ACPI Confi guration   Chipset ACPI Confi guration ...

  • Page 130: Suspend Mode

    BIOS Setup General ACPI Confi guration Confi gures the general ACPI settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced General ACPI Confi guration Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Suspend mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]  Select Screen ...

  • Page 131: Acpi Version Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced ACPI Confi guration Confi gures additional ACPI functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Enable RSDP pointers Advanced ACPI Confi guration to 64-bit Fixed System ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] Description Tables.  Select Screen  Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit...
  • Page 132 BIOS Setup Chipset ACPI Confi guration Confi gures relevant chipset ACPI functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI Confi guration Options USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled] Enabled Disabled  Select Screen  Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 133 BIOS Setup AHCI Settings This section is used to confi gure AHCI. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AHCI Settings While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the  AHCI Port0 [Not Detected]  presence of IDE devices.  AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] ...
  • Page 134 BIOS Setup AHCI Port0 to AHCI Port2 Confi gures the AHCI port. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AHCI Port0 Select the type of device connected Device :Not Detected to the system. SATA Port0 [Auto] S.M.A.R.T. [Enabled]  Select Screen  Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit...

  • Page 135: Mps Configuration

    BIOS Setup MPS Configuration This section is used to confi gure MPS. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select the type MPS Confi guration of device connected [1.4] MPS Revision to the system.  Select Screen  Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 136: Usb Configuration

    BIOS Setup USB Configuration This section is used to confi gure MPS. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Confi guration Select the type of device connected to the system. Module Version - 2.24.5-14.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Keyboard Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]...

  • Page 137: Pcipnp

    BIOS Setup PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu is used to confi gure PCI Plug and Play devices. Important: Setting incorrect fi eld values may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Clear NVRAM during System Boot.
  • Page 138 BIOS Setup IRQ3 to IRQ15 Available The specifi ed IRQ is available for PCI/PnP devices. Reserved The specifi ed IRQ is reserved for Legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 139: Boot

    BIOS Setup Boot BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Confi gure settings during system boot.  Boot Settings Confi guration   Boot Device Priority   Select Screen  Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit...
  • Page 140 BIOS Setup Quiet Boot Enabled Displays OEM logo instead of the POST messages. Disabled Displays normal POST messages. Bootup Num-Lock This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys.

  • Page 141: Boot Device Priority

    BIOS Setup Boot Device Priority This section is used to select the boot priority sequence of the devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority Specifi es the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device [Network : Realtek] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [Network : Realtek] A device enclosed in...

  • Page 142: Security

    BIOS Setup Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Install or Change the Security Settings password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password  Select Screen  Select Item Enter Change...
  • Page 143 BIOS Setup 3. Press <Enter> to confi rm the new password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Install or Change the Security Settings password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Confi rm New Password ...
  • Page 144 BIOS Setup After you have set the supervisor password, the User Access Level fi eld will appear. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Limited: allows only limited fi elds to be changed such as Date Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed and Time.

  • Page 145: Change User Password

    BIOS Setup Change User Password This fi eld is used to set or change the user password. To set a new password: 1. Select the Change User Password fi eld then press <Enter>. 2. Type your password in the dialog box then press <Enter>. You are limited to eight letters/numbers.

  • Page 146: Clear User Password

    BIOS Setup 4. When the Password Installed dialog box appears, select OK. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Install or Change the Security Settings password. Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Password Installed [OK] ...
  • Page 147 BIOS Setup Password Check Setup The BIOS checks for the user password whenever accessing the Setup utility. Always The BIOS checks for the user password when accessing the Setup utility and booting the system.

  • Page 148: Chipset

    BIOS Setup Chipset This section is used to confi gure the system based on the specifi c features of the chipset. Important: Setting incorrect fi eld values may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit...
  • Page 149 BIOS Setup Initiate Graphics Adapter Selects the graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Internal Graphics Mode Select Selects the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device.
  • Page 150 BIOS Setup Video Function Confi guration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Video Function Confi guration Options DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Spread Spectrum Clock [Disabled]  Select Screen  Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 151: South Bridge Configuration

    BIOS Setup South Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset South Bridge Chipset Confi guration Options USB Functions [10 USB Ports] Disabled USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] 2 USB Ports HDA Controller [Enabled] 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports RTL8111DL Power down mode [Disabled] 8 USB Ports 10 USB Ports...

  • Page 152: Exit

    BIOS Setup Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes. Discard Changes and Exit F10 key can be used Discard Changes for this operation. Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults ...

  • Page 153: Discard Changes And Exit

    BIOS Setup Discard Changes and Exit To exit the Setup utility without saving the changes, select this fi eld then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confi rm by selecting OK. You can also press <ESC> to exit without saving the changes. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 154: Load Optimal Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Optimal Defaults To load optimal default values from the BIOS ROM, select this fi eld then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confi rm by selecting OK. You can also press <F9> to load optimal default values. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 155: Updating The Bios

    BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS fi le and a fl ash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the fi les. To execute the utility, type: A:>...

  • Page 156: Chapter 8 - Supported Software

    Supported Software Chapter 8 - Supported Software The CD that came with the board contains drivers, utilities and software applica- tions 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 157 Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF fi les so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and confi gured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.
  • Page 158 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation tips then click Next. 5. After completing instal- lation, click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 159 Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (For Windows XP only) To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. C l i c k “ I a c c e p t t h e agreement”...
  • Page 160 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7 / Windows Vista) To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to in- stall the graphics driver. Click Next. By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme”...
  • Page 161 Supported Software 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con- tinue.
  • Page 162 Supported Software 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software in- stallation to take effect.
  • Page 163 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers (For Windows XP) To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. To start installation, click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation tips then click Next.
  • Page 164 Supported Software 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con- tinue. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software in- stallation to take effect.
  • Page 165 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software in- stallation to take effect.
  • Page 166 Supported Software LAN Drivers To install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”. 3. Select the program features you want installed then click Next.
  • Page 167 Supported Software 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.
  • Page 168 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up.
  • Page 169 Supported Software 3. Click Install to begin the installation. 4. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.
  • Page 170 Supported Software Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power manage- ment for the storage subsystem. Note: This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode fi eld is set to AHCI. (The SATA Mode fi...
  • Page 171 Supported Software 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme d o c u m e n t f o r s y s t e m requirements and installa- tion tips then click Next. 5.
  • Page 172 Supported Software F6 Floppy Configuration Utility This is used to create a fl oppy driver diskette needed when you installed Win- dows XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the oper- ® ating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode. Insert a blank fl...
  • Page 173 Supported Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 To install, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install to the destination folder or click Change Destination folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin instal- lation.
  • Page 174 Supported Software Infineon TPM Driver and Tool To install the driver, click “Infi neon TPM Driver and Tool” on the main menu. 1. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ pack- age prior to installing the driver. Click Install. 2. The setup program is pre- paring to install the driver.
  • Page 175 Supported Software 3. The setup program is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”.
  • Page 176 Supported Software 5. Enter the necessary infor- mation and then click Next. 6. Select a setup type and then click Next.
  • Page 177 Supported Software 7. Click Install. 8. The setup program is cur- rently installing the driver.
  • Page 178 Supported Software 9. Click Finish. Click Yes to restart the system. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
  • Page 179 Supported Software Pericom 795x Driver (Option) To install the driver, click “Pericom 795x Driver” on the main menu for automatic installation. 1. Select the language for the installation. Click Next. 2. The setup program is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
  • Page 180 Supported Software 4. Click Install. 5. The setup program is cur- rently installing the driver. 6. Click Finish.
  • Page 181 Supported Software Pericom 795x Driver (New Version/ No digital signer) To install the driver, click “Pericom 795x Driver (New Version/ No digital signer)” on the main menu for manual installation. 1. Go to the “Control Panel“ and select “Add or Remove Programs”.
  • Page 182 Supported Software 4. The device manager will run a “Scanning Plug and Play Compliant“ hardware. 5. The setup program is ready to install the driver. Select “No, not this time“ and click Next. 6. The setup program is going to install the driver. Select “Install the software auto- matically (Recommended)“...
  • Page 183 Supported Software 7. Wait for the wizard to fi nd the new hardware. 8. Wait the wizard to install the programm and later click on “Continue Any- way“.
  • Page 184 Supported Software 9. Click Yes. 10. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.

  • Page 185: Appendix A - Nlite And Ahci Installation Guide

    NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide nLite nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually required during installation is no longer needed.
  • Page 186 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next. 6. Click Next to temporarily save the Windows installa- tion fi les to the designated default folder.
  • Page 187 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 7. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dia- log box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.
  • Page 188 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 9. Click Insert and then se- lect Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. Select only the drivers appropriate for the Win- dows version that you are using and then click OK. Integrating 64-bit driv- ers into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause...
  • Page 189 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI con- trollers and then click Click Next.
  • Page 190 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation. When the program is fi n- ished applying the chang- es, click Next.
  • Page 191 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide To create an image, se- lect the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section.
  • Page 192 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide You have finished cus- tomizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish. Enter the BIOS utility to confi gure the SATA con- troller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows...
  • Page 193 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide AHCI The installation steps below will guide you in confi guring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and confi gure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6. 3.
  • Page 194 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next. 6. Select “Install from a list or specifi c location (Ad- vanced)” and then click Next. 7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”...
  • Page 195 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 8. Click “Have Disk”. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. Select the appropriate AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.
  • Page 196 NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide A warning message ap- peared because the se- lected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. Click Finish. The system’s settings have been changed. Win- dows XP requires that you restart the computer.

  • Page 197: Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code

    Watchdog Timer Appendix B - Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer The following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Watchdog Timer function. The system will regularly be “cleared” according to the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will also reset ac- cording to the time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
  • Page 198 Watchdog Timer NEWIODELAY dx, SuperIo_DAT_Port al, dx NEWIODELAY endM mSuperio_LDN_Select Macro mSuperio_Set_Reg 07h, LDN endM mSuperio_Set_Reg Macro RegIndex, SetValue dx, SuperIo_CFG_Port al, RegIndex dx, al NEWIODELAY dx, SuperIo_DAT_Port al, SetValue dx, al NEWIODELAY endM NEWIODELAY Macro 0EBh, al ;Dummy I/O output for delay endM .code start:...
  • Page 199 Watchdog Timer ; PLED mode register, WDTO time unit as second, Keyboard reset when WDTO time out mSuperio_GetSet_Reg 0F5h, 11110111b, 00000100b ; , Disable MS/KB interrupt reset WDTO counting, IRQ2 for WDTO mSuperio_GetSet_Reg 0F7h, 11111111b, 11000010b ; , WDTO Time out Value mSuperio_Set_Reg 0F6h, WDT_Counter mSuperio_Exit_Confi...

  • Page 200: Appendix C - System Error Message

    System Error Message 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 mid- dle 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 201 System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) HDD initialization error. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) Unable to recalibrate fi xed disk. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) Sector Verify failed. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low. Keyboard error or no keyboard present Cannot initialize the keyboard.

  • Page 202: Appendix D - Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Appendix D - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To effi ciently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.

  • Page 203: Power Supply

    Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic fi eld around the display. 3.

  • Page 204: Serial Port

    Troubleshooting Serial Port The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is out- putting garbled characters. 1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line. 2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.

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