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Clear CMOS Data ..................12 Settings ..................73 USB Power Select ..................13 Power-on Select..................13 Chapter 7 - Intel AMT Settings (HM101-QM87) ......76 Mini PCIe Signal Select ................14 SATA DOM Power Select ................14 Overview ....................... Panel Power Select ..................15 Enable Intel AMT in the AMI BIOS ............
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive.
About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • One HM101 motherboard • One Serial ATA data with power cable • One I/O shield •...
Chapter 1 Features Humidity • 10% to 90% OS Support • Windows 8 Enterprise x86 (32-bit) • Watchdog Timer • Windows 8 Enterprise x64 (64-bit) • Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit) • Windows 7 Ultimate x64 & SP1 (64-bit) The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear”...
Chapter 1 • Wake-On-LAN • RTC Timer This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power set date and time.
DDR3L-1 ASMedia ASM1442 DDR3L-2 DisplayPort Intel QM87/HM86 Note: Standby SATA4 supports SATA DOM. Power LED Mini PCIe Signal HM101-QM87: QM87 Select (JP8) ASMedia HM101-HM86: HM86 SATA DOM Power ASM1442 Select (JP10) DVI-I Rear I/O HDMI SPI Flash BIOS SATA 4...
Chapter 2 Installing the DIMM Module The system board supports the following memory interface. Note: Single Channel (SC) The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels. board.
Chapter 2 Installing the Fan and Heat Sink 6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way. The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink.
Chapter 2 Jumper Settings 4. Place the fan / heat sink assembly on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink must match the screw holes of the retention module base. We strongly recommend using this type of fan / heat sink assembly because it provides adequate cooling to the compo- Clear CMOS Data nents of the system board.
Chapter 2 USB Power Select Power-on Select USB 0-1 1-2 On: (JP1) Power-on via power button (default) 1-2 On: +5V (default) USB 2-3 (JP2) 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power 2-3 On: +5V_standby JP1 and JP2 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will JP6 is used to select the method of powering-on the system.
Chapter 2 Mini PCIe Signal Select SATA DOM Power Select 1-4-7-10, 2-5-8-11 On: PCIe (default) 1-2 On: GND (default) JP10 SATA 4 2-3 On: +5V 2-5-8-11, 3-6-9-12 On: mSATA JP8 is used to select the Mini PCIe signal. JP10 is used to select the power level of SATA DOM. Note: SATA port 4 provides adequate space for SATA DOM.
Chapter 2 Panel Power Select Backlight Brightness Power Select 6 4 2 1-2 On: +12V 6 4 2 3-4 On:+5V 1-2 On: +5V (default) 6 4 2 2-3 On: +12V 5-6 On: +3.3V (default) JP5 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel. JP3 is used to select the power level of backlight brightness control: +12V or +5V.
Chapter 2 Digital I/O Power Select Digital I/O Output State DIO 4-7 (JP9) JP11 1-2 On: +5V or DIO 0-3 +5V_standby (JP12) (default) 1-2 On: +5V_standby (default) 2-3 On: GND 2-3 On: +5V JP11 is used to select the power of Digital I/O signal. Based on the power level of DIO (Digital I/O) selected on JP11, JP12 (DIO pin 0-3) andJP9 (DIO pin 4-7) are used to select the output state of Digital I/O: pull high or pull low.
Chapter 2 Rear Panel I/O Ports 12V DC-in DC-in LAN 1 COM 2 DVI-I LAN 2 Line-in Line-out Mic-in USB 3.0 USB 2.0 HDMI DC-in COM 1 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • 1 12V DC-in jack (default) or 4-pin ATX power connector (optional) •...
Chapter 2 COM (Serial) Ports Graphics Interfaces The display ports consist of the following: • 1 DVI-I port • 1 HDMI port COM 2 COM 1/COM 2: RS232 DVI-I COM 1 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 6 7 8 9 COM 1 and COM 2 are fixed at RS232.
I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller ® • Intel ® I217LM with iAMT9.0 Gigabit Ethernet Phy (HM101-QM87) • Intel I217LM Gigabit Ethernet Phy (HM101-HM86) ® The two LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.
Chapter 2 Audio 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 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function: • Jumper Setting JP1 and JP2 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”.
• 2 Serial ATA 3.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s (SATA 4 and SATA 5) • Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller • Supports RAID 0/1 (HM101-QM87) • Supports Intel ® Smart Response Technology (HM101-QM87) The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA data cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
Chapter 2 Cooling Fan Connectors Digital I/O Connector Digital I/O Power Connector Digital I/O Digital I/O power CPU Fan System Fan The 4-bit input and 4-bit output Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to exter- Ground nal devices that are connected to these connectors. Power Sense Digital I/O Connector...
Chapter 2 Front Panel Connector Chassis Intrusion Connector Chassis Ground Intrusion Signal Front PWR-LED Panel HDD-LED PWR-BTN RESET-SW 11 12 HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector.
Refer to the “Jumper Settings” section in this chapter for settings relevant to LVDS_DDCDTA +3.3V the LCD panel. Panel Power Panel Power Panel Power Panel Power Note: DFI board's LVDS connector: Hirose DF13-40DP-1.25V(91)/40P/1.25mm; cable side connector: Hirose DF13-40DS-1.25C. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi .com...
Chapter 2 DisplayPort Connector Expansion Slots DisplayPort Mini PCI Express PCI Express x16 The DisplayPort connector is a digital display interface used to connect a display device to PCI Express x16 Slot transmit digital communication of audio and video signals. The table shown below indicates the pin fuctions of the displayport connector.
Chapter 2 LPC Connector COM/Parallel Extension Modules There are 3 extension modules supporting additional COM/Parallel ports via the LPC connector. COM2 COM1 EXT-6C1PR COM3 6 RS232 COM ports Parallel 1 Parallel port Power COM4 COM6 COM5 COM2 COM1 EXT-4C1PR COM3 The LPC connector is used to connect an extension module for additional COM/Parallel ports.
Chapter 2 Ports and Cables Connecting the Module to the Motherboard Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only. The extension module requires two cables, including the LPC cable and the power cable, to connect to the motherboard for additional COM/Parallel ports via the LPC connector.
Chapter 2 S/PDIF Connector Standby Power LED Standby Power LED S/PDIF This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be on the system board.
Chapter 2 Battery +3.3V Battery Connect to the battery connector 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. •...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are Main defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference. The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Chapter 3 ACPI Settings Trusted Computing This section is used to configure the ACPI parameters. This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Confi...
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Chapter 3 CPU Configuration EIST This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enabled for Windows XP CPU Confi...
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Chapter 3 When AHCI or RAID mode is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following SATA Configuration information: This section is used to configure the settings of SATA device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology AMT Configuration This section is used to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. This section configures the parameters of Active Management Technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 USB Configuration Device reset time-out This section is used to configure the parameters of USB device. Selects the USB mass storage device to start unit the commanded time-out. Device power-up delay Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Advanced Controller.
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Chapter 3 PCH-FW Configuration NCT6102D Super IO Configuration This section displays parameters of the Management Engine Technology. This section is used to configure parameters of the system super IO chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Serial Port 0 Configuration to Serial Port 1 Configuration NCT6102D Super IO HW Monitor Sets the parameters This section displays the hardware health monitor. of serial port 0 (COM A) and serial port 1 (COM B). Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Smart Fan Mode Configuration NCT6102D Super IO Features This section configures the support of some control functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Smart Fan Mode Confi...
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Chapter 3 Network Stack Ipv4 PXE Support This section is used to enable or disable network stack settings. When enabled, Ipv4 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Ipv6 PXE Support Advanced Network Stack...
Chapter 3 Chipset Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection i217-LM - 88:88:88:... This section is used to configure the parameters of the Gigabit Ethernet device. This section configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset...
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Chapter 3 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration This section illustrates the PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Confi guration PCI Express Root Port 1 Chipset Settings.
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Chapter 3 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset PCI Express Root Port 2 [Enabled] Control the PCI Express USB Confi guration Mode of operation of PCIe Speed [Gen1] Root Port.
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Chapter 3 Enable USB 3.0 pins When Manual mode is selected, it will display the following information: Enables or disables the support of XHCI superspeed. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Confi...
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Chapter 3 System Agent (SA) Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration This section is used to configure the parameters of System Agent. This field is used to configure the PCH Azalia settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Graphics Configuration DVMT Pre-Allocated This field configures the graphics settings. Selects DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Please refer to the screen shown below. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 LCD Control LCD Panel Type This field configures the LCD control. Selects LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset LCD Control Select the Video Device...
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Chapter 3 NB PCIe Configuration Memory Configuration This field is used to configure the settings of NB PCI Express. This field only displays the memory configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Memory Information...
Chapter 3 Boot NB PCIe Bifurcation Configuration This field is used to configure the parameters of CPU PEG Bifurcation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Number of seconds to Boot Confi...
Chapter 3 Security CSM Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Controls the execution of Launch PXE OpROM policy [Do not launch]...
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. Main Advanced Chipset...
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - Supported Software For Windows 7 The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun”...
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Chapter 4 For Windows XP Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (For Windows 8 and Windows XP) Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu. 1.
Chapter 4 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 3. Click Exit. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF files so that ® the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1.
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Chapter 4 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (For Windows 8 and Windows XP) 3. Go through the readme document for more installa- tion tips then click Next. To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agreement”...
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Chapter 4 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. tips then click Next. 1.
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Chapter 4 Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows XP) 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. To start installation, click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now”...
Chapter 4 Audio Drivers Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the 1.
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4. Click Install to begin the installation. The LAN drivers for Windows XP supporting on the HM101-QM87/HM86 system board has to be installed manually. When you want to install the LAN driver for Windows XP, please follow the steps below to accomplish the installation.
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Chapter 4 3. Choose the option "Don't 6. Insert the installation disk search. I will choose the and make sure the selected driver to install" in order to drive is correct. select the device driver from a list, and click "Next." (For 32-bit, the fi...
Chapter 4 DFI Utility 9. Click "Finish" to close the wizard. DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog,and DIO. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu. Note: If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.
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Chapter 4 3. Enter “User name” (SB102) The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. and “Organization” information then click “Next”. 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. Information 5. After completing installa tion, click “Finish”.
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Chapter 4 HW Health Set WatchDog Backlight Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
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Chapter 4 Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (For Windows 7 Only) 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click Next. To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
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Chapter 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology (For Windows 7 Only) 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
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Chapter 4 F6 Floppy (For Windows 7 Only) 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using Restarting the system will allow the the F6 installation method.
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Chapter 4 Intel Turbo Boost Drivers (For Windows 7 Only) 4. Click Install. To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu. 1. The setup program is configuring the new software installation 5. The setup program is currently installing the software.
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Chapter 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology (For Windows 7 Only) Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional) The Intel Rapid Start Technology is a utility that allows your system to wake up and run faster. To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu. To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Start Technology”...
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Chapter 4 Enter the necessary information and TPM requires installing the Microsoft then click Next. Visual C++ package prior to install- ing the utility. Click Install. Select a setup type and then click The setup program is currently Next. installing the Microsoft Visual C++ package.
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Chapter 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 10. Click “Yes“ to restart your system. To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder. 2.
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Digital I/O Programming Guide The Configuration Register (register 3) configures the direction of the I/O pins. If a bit in this register is set to 1, the corresponding port pin is enabled as an input with a high-impedence Register Description output driver.
Chapter 5 Function Description GPIO Output Process I2CWriteByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, Data): #defi ne SLAVE_ADDR 0x42 Write a Byte data to a specified I2C Device. #defi ne INPUT_PORT 0x00 #defi ne OUTPUT_PORT 0x01 I2CReadByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, *Data): 0x02 #defi ne INVERSION_PORT Read a Byte data from a specified I2C Device. 0x03 #defi...
Chapter 6 Chapter 6 - RAID (HM101-QM87) Settings The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required. RAID 5 and RAID 10. 1. Connect the Serial ATA drives.
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Windows setup has copied these files again, remove the floppy diskette so that Windows setup can reboot as needed. 4. Read the license agree- ment and click “I accept the terms in the License Agreement.“ Then, click Next. Chapter 6 RAID (HM101-QM87) www.dfi .com...
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Finish. Next. 6. Click Next to install to the default folder or click change to choose another destination folder. 7. Confirm the installation and click Next. Chapter 6 RAID (HM101-QM87) www.dfi .com...
Chapter 7 Chapter 7 - Intel AMT Settings (HM101-QM87) Enable Intel AMT in the AMI BIOS ® Overview 1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS. Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) combines hardware and software solution to ®...
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Unconfi gure Network Access <Full Unprovision> > Remote Setup And Confi guration > Power Control [Enter] = Complete Entry [Esc]= Discard Changes [] = Move Highlight [Enter] = Select Entry [Esc]= Exit Chapter 7 Intel AMT Settings (HM101-QM87) www.dfi .com...
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This confi gurations are effective only after AMT provisioning has started Intel (R) ME ON in Host Sleep States <Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5> Idle Timeout 65535 Timeout Value (1-65535) <ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes Chapter 7 Intel AMT Settings (HM101-QM87) www.dfi .com...
Appendix A Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. nLite 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by Next.
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Appendix A 7. Click Next. 9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. Select only the drivers ap- 8. In the Task Selection dialog propriate for the Windows box, click Drivers and version that you are using Bootable ISO.
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Appendix A If you are uncertain of The program is currently the southbridge chip used integrating the drivers on your motherboard, and applying changes to select all RAID/AHCI the installation. controllers and then click When the program is finished applying the changes, click Next.
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Appendix A To create an image, You have finished cus- select the Create Image tomizing the Windows mode under the General XP installation disc. Click section and then click Finish. Next. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA con- troller to RAID/AHCI.
Appendix A AHCI 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. click Next. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2.
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Appendix A A warning message 8. Click “Have Disk”. appeared because the se- lected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. Click Finish. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. The system’s settings have been changed.
Appendix C Appendix C - System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep HDD initialization error. code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in Hard Disk(s) fail (10) the information box at the bottom.
Appendix D Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 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 This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display.
Appendix D Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.