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IEI Technology PCIE-G41A User Manual

Picmg 1.3 lga775 motherboard for intel core 2 duo/quad/extreme cpu, 800/1066/1333mhz fsb, vga, lan, sata, pci, usb, hd audio, rohs compliant
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PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
PCIE-G41A
PICMG 1.3 LGA775 Motherboard for Intel® Core™2
Duo/Quad/Extreme CPU, 800/1066/1333MHz FSB, VGA, LAN,
SATA, PCI, USB, HD Audio, RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.00 – 5 November, 2009

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 LGA775 Motherboard for Intel® Core™2 Duo/Quad/Extreme CPU, 800/1066/1333MHz FSB, VGA, LAN, SATA, PCI, USB, HD Audio, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.00 – 5 November, 2009...
  • Page 2 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Revision Date Version Changes 5 November, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 B ........................2 ENEFITS 1.3 F ........................2 EATURES 1.4 C ......................3 ONNECTORS 1.5 D ....................... 4 IMENSIONS 1.6 D ........................ 5 1.7 T...
  • Page 5 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 3.2.11 Parallel ATA (IDE) Connector ............... 25 3.2.12 Parallel Port (LPT) Connector..............26 3.2.13 SATA Drive Connectors ................. 28 3.2.14 Serial Port Connector ..................28 3.2.15 SPI Flash Connector..................29 3.2.16 SDVO Control Connector ................30 3.2.17 USB Connectors.....................
  • Page 6 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 5.1.3 Getting Help..................... 55 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes ..........55 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar....................55 5.2 M ........................56 5.3 A ....................... 57 DVANCED 5.3.1 CPU Configuration..................58 5.3.2 IDE Configuration ................... 59 5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ................
  • Page 7 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card C.3 A ................105 SSEMBLY ANGUAGE AMPLES C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..............105 C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function ..............105 D WATCHDOG TIMER ....................106 E COMPATIBILITY ....................109 E.1 C .................110 OMPATIBLE...
  • Page 8 Figure 4-1: Intel LGA775 Socket ....................38 Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover..................39 Figure 4-3: CPU Socket Load Plate.....................39 Figure 4-4: Insert the Socket LGA775 CPU................40 Figure 4-5: Cooling Kits (CF-520 and CF-775A) ................41 Figure 4-6: Securing the Heat sink to the PCIE-G41A ..............42 Page viii...
  • Page 9 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 4-7: DIMM Installation.......................43 Figure 4-8: Clear BIOS Jumper Location ...................45 Figure 4-9: SATA Drive Cable Connection.................46 Figure 4-10: SATA Power Drive Connection................47 Figure 4-11: Dual USB Cable Connection ..................48 Figure 4-12: LAN Connection ......................49 Figure 4-13: USB Connector......................50...
  • Page 10 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card List of Tables Table 1-1: PCIE-G41A Specifications ...................7 Table 2-1: Packing List.........................11 Table 2-2: Optional Items......................12 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................15 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................15 Table 3-3: Audio Kit Connector Pinouts..................16 Table 3-4: Battery Connector Pinouts ..................17 Table 3-5: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts..................18...
  • Page 11 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................56 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................58 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ....................58 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration....................60 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ............62 BIOS Menu 6: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ............66 BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration..................67...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: PCIE-G41A The PCIE-G41A is a PCIMG 1.3 motherboard with an 800/1066/1333 MHz front side bus. It accepts a Socket LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Duo/Quad/Extreme processor and supports two 667/800 MHz Dual-channel DDR2 DIMM modules up to 4.0 GB each. The PCIE-G41A includes a VGA.

  • Page 15: Connectors

    Two Gigabit Ethernet connector Four SATA connectors High Definition audio with optional audio kit Intel® GMA X4500 for DX10 and OpenGL 1.5 support 1.4 Connectors The connectors on the PCIE-G41A are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 3...

  • Page 16: Dimensions

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 1.5 Dimensions The main dimensions of the PCIE-G41A are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: PCIE-G41A Dimensions (mm) Page 4...

  • Page 17: Data Flow

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 1.6 Data Flow F igure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram Page 5...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 1.7 Technical Specifications PCIE-G41A technical specifications are listed in Error! Reference source not found.. Specification/Model PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 Form Factor Socket LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Duo/Quad/Extreme, CPU Supported Celeron Front Side Bus (FSB) 800 MHz, 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz Northbridge Chipset Intel®...

  • Page 19: Table 1-1: Pcie-G41A Specifications

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Specification/Model PCIE-G41A One PS/2 KB/MS connector Keyboard/Mouse One IEEE 1284 parallel connector (supports normal, EPP and ECP modes) Serial Ports Two RS-232 COM conectors USB 2.0/1.1 ports Two external USB ports Two via internal pin headers...

  • Page 20: Packing List

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Chapter Packing List Page 8...

  • Page 21: Anti-Static Precautions

    Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the PCIE-G41A is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the antistatic guidelines above. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.

  • Page 22: Packing List

    If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the PCIE-G41A was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 23: Optional Items

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Quantity Item and Part Number Image Quick Installation Guide Table 2-1: Packing List 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image CPU cooler kit (P/N: CF-520-RS)

  • Page 24: Table 2-2: Optional Items

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Item and Part Number Image Audio kit_ 5.1 Channel (P/N: AC-KIT08R-R10) Audio kit_ 7.1 Channel (P/N: AC-KIT-883HD-R10) PS2 cable (P/N: 32000-000075-RS) SATA power cable (P/N: 32100-088600-RS 32102-000100-100-RS 32102-000100-200-RS) Table 2-2: Optional Items Page 12...

  • Page 25: Connectors

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Chapter Connectors Page 13...

  • Page 26: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 PCIE-G41A Layout The figure below shows all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board.

  • Page 27: External Interface Panel Connectors

    LAN1, LAN2 USB port USB_C1, USB_C2 15-pin female VGA1 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the PCIE-G41A. 3.2.1 Audio Kit Connector CN Label: J_AUDIO1 CN Type: 9-pin header CN Location:...

  • Page 28: Battery Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card This connector connects to an external audio kit. Figure 3-2: Audio Kit Connector Location Description Description SYNC BITCLK SDOUT PCBEEP SDIN RST# +12 V Table 3-3: Audio Kit Connector Pinouts 3.2.2 Battery Connector CN Label:...

  • Page 29: Cpu Fan Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 3-3: Battery Connector Location Description Battery+ Ground Table 3-4: Battery Connector Pinouts 3.2.3 CPU Fan Connector CN Label: CPU_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin header CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan.

  • Page 30: Cpu Power Input Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +12 V FAN_Detect FAN_CTRL Table 3-5: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts 3.2.4 CPU Power Input Connector CN Label: CPU12V2 CN Type: 4-pin AT CN Location: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6 The CPU power input connector provides power to the CPU.

  • Page 31: Digital I/O Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 12 V 12 V Table 3-6: CPU Power Input Connector Pinouts 3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector CN Label: DIO1 10-pin header CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.

  • Page 32: Floppy Disk Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Output 3 Output 2 Output 1 Output 0 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Input 0 Table 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts 3.2.6 Floppy Disk Connector CN Label: FDD1...

  • Page 33: Front Panel Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Description Description REDUCE WRITE INDEX# MOTOR ENABLE A# DRIVE SELECT B# DRIVE SELECT A# MOTOR ENABLE B# DIRECTION# STEP# WRITE DATA# WRITE GATE# TRACK 0# WRITE PROTECT# READ DATA# SIDE 1 SELECT# DISK CHANGE# Table 3-8: Floppy Drive Connector Pinouts 3.2.7 Front Panel Connector...

  • Page 34: Infrared Interface Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 3-8: Front Panel Connector Location FUNCTION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Power LED +5 V Speaker +5 V Ground Power Button PWRBTN- Speaker Reset HDD LED +5 V Reset- HDD LED- Table 3-9: Front Panel Connector Pinouts 3.2.8 Infrared Interface Connector...

  • Page 35: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 3-9: Infrared Connector Location Description IR-RX IR-TX Table 3-10: Infrared Connector Pinouts 3.2.9 Keyboard/Mouse Connector CN Label: MS/KB1 CN Type: 6-pin header (1x6) CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 The keyboard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 36: Memory Card Slot

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 3-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location Description +5 V KB DATA MS DATA MS CLK KB DATA KB CLK GROUND Table 3-11: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts 3.2.10 Memory Card Slot CN Label: DIMM1 and DIMM2 DIMM slot...

  • Page 37: Parallel Ata (Ide) Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 3-11: Memory Card Slot Location 3.2.11 Parallel ATA (IDE) Connector CN Label: IDE1 CN Type: 44-pin box header (2x22) CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 The Parallel ATA (IDE) connector can connect to a Parallel ATA (IDE) hard drive or optical device.

  • Page 38: Parallel Port (Lpt) Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Description Description RESET# GROUND DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 6 DATA 9 DATA 5 DATA 10 DATA 4 DATA 11 DATA 3 DATA 12 DATA 2 DATA 13 DATA 1 DATA 14 DATA 0 DATA 15...

  • Page 39: Figure 3-13: Parallel Port Connector Location

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card The parallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some other parallel port device such as a printer. Figure 3-13: Parallel Port Connector Location Description Description STROBE# DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2...

  • Page 40: Sata Drive Connectors

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 3.2.13 SATA Drive Connectors CN Label: SATA1~4 7-pin SATA drive connectors CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-14 The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives. Figure 3-14: SATA Drive Connector Location 3.2.14 Serial Port Connector...

  • Page 41: Spi Flash Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Data Carrier Direct (DCD) Data Set Ready (DSR) Receive Data (RXD) Request To Send (RTS) Transmit Data (TXD) Clear To Send (CTS) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Ring Indicator (RI)

  • Page 42: Sdvo Control Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION CLOCK Table 3-15: SPI Flash Connector 3.2.16 SDVO Control Connector J_SDVO_SM_CTRL CN Label: CN Type: 3-pin header (1x3) CN Location: See Figure 3-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 If an SDVO graphics card is installed on the PCIe x16 expansion slot on the backplane, the 1x3 pin Serial Digital Video Output (SDVO) control connector must be connected to a corresponding SDVO control connector on a compatible IEI backplane.

  • Page 43: Usb Connectors

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card PIN NO. DESCRIPTION EXP_EN SDVO_CLOCK SDVO_DATA Table 3-16: SDVO Connector Pinouts 3.2.17 USB Connectors CN Label: USB1 CN Type: 8-pin header (2x4) 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.

  • Page 44: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DATAN- DATAM+ DATAN+ DATA1M- Table 3-17: USB Port Connector Pinouts 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel The figure below shows the external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The EPIC panel consists of the following: Figure 3-19: External Peripheral Interface Connector 3.3.1 LAN Connector...

  • Page 45: Usb Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TXC+ TXD- Table 3-18: LAN Pinouts 3.3.2 USB Connector CN Label: USB_C2, USB_C1 CN Type: USB port CN Location: See Figure 3-19 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19 The USB connector can be connected to a USB device.

  • Page 46: Figure 3-20: Vga Connector

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 3-20: VGA Connector DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION GREEN BLUE VCC / NC DDC DAT HSYNC VSYNC DDCCLK Table 3-20: VGA Connector Pinouts Page 34...

  • Page 47: Installation

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Chapter Installation Page 35...

  • Page 48: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PCIE-G41A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PCIE-G41A or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 49 This helps to prevent potential ESD damage. Turn all power to the PCIE-G41A off: When working with the PCIE-G41A, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.

  • Page 50: Socket Lga775 Cpu Installation

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 4.2.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation NOTE: To enable Hyper-Threading, the CPU and chipset must both support it. WARNING: CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly installed.

  • Page 51: Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Step 1: Remove the protective cover. The black protective cover can be removed by pulling up on the tab labeled "Remove". See Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover Step 2: Open the socket. Disengage the load lever by pressing the lever down and slightly outward to clear the retention tab.

  • Page 52: Figure 4-4: Insert The Socket Lga775 Cpu

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Step 4: Orientate the CPU properly. The contact array should be facing the CPU socket. Step 5: Correctly position the CPU. Match the Pin 1 mark with the cut edge on the CPU socket. Step 6: Align the CPU pins.

  • Page 53: Socket Lga775 Cooling Kit Installation

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 4.2.2 Socket LGA775 Cooling Kit Installation WARNING: DO NOT use the original Intel® heat sink and fan. A proprietary one is recommended. Figure 4-5: Cooling Kits (CF-520 and CF-775A) The cooling kit can be bought from IEI. The cooling kit has a heatsink and fan.

  • Page 54: Figure 4-6: Securing The Heat Sink To The Pcie-G41A

    Step 6: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector on the PCIE-G41A. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades. Step 0:...

  • Page 55: Dimm Installation

    0: 4.2.4 Backplane Installation Before the PCIE-G41A can be installed into the chassis, a backplane must first be installed. Please refer to the installation instructions that came with the backplane and the chassis to see how to install the backplane into the chassis.

  • Page 56: Cpu Card Installation

    4.2.5 CPU Card Installation To install the PCIE-G41A CPU card onto the backplane, carefully align the CPU card interface connectors with the corresponding socket on the backplane. To do this, please refer to the reference material that came with the backplane. Next, secure the CPU card to the chassis.

  • Page 57: Clear Cmos Jumper

    This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors. 4.4.1 SATA Drive Connection The PCIE-G41A 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.

  • Page 58: Figure 4-9: Sata Drive Cable Connection

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown in Chapter 3. Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Press the clip on the connector at the end of the SATA cable and insert the cable connector into the on-board SATA drive connector.

  • Page 59: Usb Cable (Dual Port) With Slot Bracket

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 4-10: SATA Power Drive Connection 4.4.2 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket The PCIE-G41A 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.

  • Page 60: External Peripheral Interface Connection

    0: 4.5 External Peripheral Interface Connection This section describes connecting devices to the external connectors on the PCIE-G41A. 4.5.1 LAN Connection There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 61: Usb Connection (Dual Connector)

    4.5.2 USB Connection (Dual Connector) The external USB Series "A" receptacle connectors provide easier and quicker access to external USB devices. Follow the steps below to connect USB devices to the PCIE-G41A. Step 1: Locate the USB Series "A" receptacle connectors. The location of the USB Series "A"...

  • Page 62: Vga Monitor Connection

    Figure 4-13: USB Connector 4.5.3 VGA Monitor Connection The PCIE-G41A has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect a monitor to the PCIE-G41A, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 63: Software Installation

    Step 0: 4.6 Software Installation All the drivers for the PCIE-G41A 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.

  • Page 64: Figure 4-15: Introduction Screen

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Figure 4-15: Introduction Screen Step 3: Click PCIE-G41A. Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 4-16). Figure 4-16: Available Drivers Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu.

  • Page 65: Bios

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Chapter BIOS Page 53...

  • Page 66: Introduction

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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.

  • Page 67: Getting Help

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Function F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears.

  • Page 68: Main

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot...

  • Page 69: Advanced

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.

  • Page 70: Cpu Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction > CPU Configuration > IDE Configuration > SuperIO Configuration Select Screen >...

  • Page 71: Ide Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size The following CPU Configuration menu items can be configured.

  • Page 72: Ata/Ide Configurations [Compatible]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit IDE Configuration DISABLED: disable the ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ integrated IDE controller. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] PRIMARY: enables only Configure SATA as [IDE] the Primary IDE Configure SATA Channels...

  • Page 73: Ide Master, Ide Slave

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device. EFAULT Configure SATA Channels [Behind PATA] Use the Configure SATA Channels option to determine how SATA channels and PATA channels are ordered. Puts SATA channels before PATA channels.

  • Page 74: Auto-Detected Drive Parameters

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Primary IDE Master Select the type of device ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ connected to the system Device :Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]...

  • Page 75: Type [Auto]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer. Type [Auto] Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete. Not Installed BIOS is prevented from searching for an IDE disk drive on the specified channel.

  • Page 76: Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto] Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the device supports multi-sector transfers. Disabled BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector Transfer on the specified channel.
  • Page 77 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Auto BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE EFAULT disk drive support cannot be determined. Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data SWDMA0 transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s...

  • Page 78: Floppy Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card S.M.A.R.T [Auto] Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts impending drive failures. The S.M.A.R.T BIOS option enables or disables this function.

  • Page 79: Super Io Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Floppy A/B Use the Floppy A/B option to configure the floppy disk drive. Options are listed below: Disabled 1.44 MB 3 1/2’ 5.3.4 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports.

  • Page 80: Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Use the Parallel Port Mode option to select the mode the parallel port operates in. The normal parallel port mode is the standard mode Normal EFAULT for parallel port operation. Parallel port outputs are 8-bits long. Inputs are...

  • Page 81: Serial Port1 Mode [Normal]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Disabled No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1 Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt 3F8/IRQ4 EFAULT address is IRQ4 3E8/IRQ4 Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3E8 and the interrupt...

  • Page 82: Hardware Health Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Normal Serial Port 2 mode is normal EFAULT Serial Port 2 mode is IrDA IrDA ASK IR Serial Port 2 mode is ASK IR 5.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages.

  • Page 83: Temp. Limit Of Off [000]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Full On Mode Fan is on all the time EFAULT The fan adjusts its speed using these settings: Automatic mode Temp. Limit of OFF Temp. Limit of Start Fan Start PWM Slope PWM 1 The fan spins at the speed set in:...

  • Page 84: Slope Pwm [1 Pwm]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card PWM Minimum Mode: 0 PWM Maximum Mode: 127 Slope PWM [1 PWM] A bigger value will increase the fan speed in big amounts. A smaller value will increase the speed more gradually. 0 PWM 1 PWM...

  • Page 85: Power Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card +3.3 V +5 V +12 V +1.5 V +1.8 V 5V Dual VBAT 5.3.6 Power Configuration Use the Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options.

  • Page 86: Apm Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit ACPI Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Suspend mode [S1 (POS)] Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 87: Restore On Ac Power Loss [Power Off]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit APM Configuration Go into On/Off, or ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Suspend when Power button is pressed Restore on AC Power Loss [Power On] Resume On Ring [Disabled]...

  • Page 88: Resume On Ring [Disabled]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Resume Wake event generated by activity on the mouse Mouse Wake event generated by activity on the keyboard or Enabled mouse Resume on Ring [Disabled] Use the Resume on Ring BIOS option to enable activity on the RI (ring in) modem line to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state.

  • Page 89: Remote Access Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Disabled The real time clock (RTC) cannot generate a wake EFAULT event If selected, the following appears with values that Enabled can be selected: RTC Alarm Date (Days) System Time After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend state when the alarm goes off.

  • Page 90: Serial Port Number [Com1]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Disabled Remote access is disabled. EFAULT Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: Serial Port Number Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection after BIOS POST Terminal Type These configuration options are discussed below. Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option to select the serial port used for remote access.

  • Page 91: Usb Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card NOTE: Identical baud rate setting musts be set on the host (a management computer running a terminal software) and the slave Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should occur.

  • Page 92: Usb Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit USB Configuration Enables USB host ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ controllers Module Version – 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Select Screen ↑ ↓ USB 2.0 Controller...

  • Page 93: Pci/Pnp

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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.

  • Page 94: Irq# [Available]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Available: Specified IRQ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ is available to be use the PCI/PnP devices WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections Reserved: Specified IRQ...

  • Page 95: Dma Channel# [Available]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device. Available The specified DMA is available to be used by...

  • Page 96: Boot

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure system boot options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configure settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ during system boot. > Boot Settings Configuration >...

  • Page 97: Quick Boot [Enabled]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. No POST procedures are skipped Disabled Enabled Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease EFAULT the system boot time Quiet Boot [Disabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.

  • Page 98: Boot Device Priority

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled EFAULT automatically when the computer system boots up. This allows the immediate use of the 10-key numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard is lit.

  • Page 99: Hard Disk Drives

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. Only installed hard drives are shown. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit...

  • Page 100: Removable Drives

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 5.5.4 Removable Drives Use the Removable Drives menu (BIOS Menu 19) to specify the boot sequence of the removable drives. Only connected drives are shown. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit...

  • Page 101: Security

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card The boot sequence from the available devices is selected. If the “1st Drive” option is selected a list of available CD/DVD drives is shown. Select the first CD/DVD drive the system boots from. If the “1st Drive” is not used for booting this option may be disabled.

  • Page 102: Chipset

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a supervisor password must be installed, select this field and enter the password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change Supervisor Password.

  • Page 103: Northbridge Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Chipset Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ WARNING: Setting wrong values in below section may cause system to malfunction. > Northbridge Configuration > Southbridge Configuration Select Screen ↑ ↓...

  • Page 104: Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Use the Memory Remap Feature option to allow the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory to be remapped. Enabled Overlapped PCI memory can be remapped EFAULT Overlapped PCI memory cannot be remapped...

  • Page 105: Southbridge Configuration

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Disable 32 MB of memory used by internal graphics device Enable, 32 MB EFAULT Enable, 64 MB 64 MB of memory used by internal graphics device Enable, 128 MB 128 MB of memory used by internal graphics device 5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration...

  • Page 106: Exit

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card modulates changes in the extreme values from spikes to flat curves, thus reducing the EMI. This benefit may in some cases be outweighed by problems with timing-critical devices, such as a clock-sensitive SCSI device. Disabled...

  • Page 107: Discard Changes

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Discard Changes Use the Discard Changes option to discard the changes and remain in the BIOS configuration setup program. Load Optimal Defaults Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 108: Abios Options

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Appendix BIOS Options Page 96...
  • Page 109 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. 　 System Overview .........................56 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................57 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................57 　 Intel® SpeedStep™ [Enabled] ....................59 　 Intel® C-STATE tech [Enabled] ..................59 　...
  • Page 110 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 　 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] ................75 　 Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] ................75 　 Resume on Ring [Disabled] ....................76 　 Resume on PCI PME# [Disabled] ..................76 　 Resume on PCI-Express WAKE# [Enabled]..............76 　...
  • Page 111 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 　 Spread Spectrum [Disabled]....................93 　 Save Changes and Exit .......................94 　 Discard Changes and Exit....................94 　 Discard Changes........................95 　 Load Optimal Defaults......................95 　 Load Failsafe Defaults......................95 Page 99...

  • Page 112: B Terminology

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Appendix Terminology Page 100...
  • Page 113 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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.
  • Page 114 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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. The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
  • Page 115 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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. POST The Power-on Self Test (POST) is the pre-boot actions the system performs when the system is turned-on.

  • Page 116: C Digital I/O Interface

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Appendix Digital I/O Interface Page 104...

  • Page 117: Introduction

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card C.1 Introduction The DIO connector on the PCIE-G41A 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.

  • Page 118: D Watchdog Timer

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 106...
  • Page 119 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for specific drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
  • Page 120 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. EXAMPLE PROGRAM: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

  • Page 121: E Compatibility

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Appendix Compatibility Page 109...

  • Page 122: Compatible Operating Systems

    The compatible items described here have been tested by the IEI R&D team and found to be compatible with the PCIE-G41A E.1 Compatible Operating Systems The following operating systems have been successfully run on the PCIE-G41A. Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista...

  • Page 123: Compatible Memory Modules

    The memory modules listed below have been tested on the PCIE-G41A other memory modules that comply with the specifications may also work on the PCIE-G41A but have not been tested. The following memory modules have been successfully tested on the PCIE-G41A.

  • Page 124: F Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 112...

  • Page 125: Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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.
  • Page 126 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 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...
  • Page 127 PCIE-G41A PICMG 1.3 CPU card 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯 醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。...

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