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  • Page 1 CA900-B COM Express Board User’s Manual A13310101...

  • 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 B

    FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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

    ................20 Clear CMOS Data ..............20 Connectors .................. 21 CPU Fan Connector ..............21 COM Express Connectors ............22 Standby Power LED ..............27 SPI Flash ROM Socket ..................Cooling Option ....................Installing CA900-B onto a Carrier Board ........32...
  • Page 5 Introduction Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup ..............36 Overview ..................36 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ..............38 Main ..................38 Advanced ................39 PCIPnP ..................55 Boot ..................57 Security .................. 62 Chipset ................... 68 Exit ..................72 Updating the BIOS ................

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: About The Package

    Introduction 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 CA900-B board  One heat sink  One CD  One QR (Quick Reference) ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Processor • Socket P 478-pin Micro FCPGA for: - Embedded Intel Core 2 / Celeron M processor ® ® • 1066/800/667MHz FSB • Intel 45nm transistor technology ® • Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) ® ® • Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) DMA ® ® • Supports Data Bus Inversion (DBI) • Supports Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) • Supports Intel architecture with Intel Wide Dynamic Execu- ®...
  • Page 10 Introduction • Intel 82567LM PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller • Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver • Supports Full Duplex flow control (IEEE 802.3x) • Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab • Supports power down / link down power saving Serial ATA • Supports up to 4 Serial ATA interfaces compliant with SATA 1.0 specification • SATA speed up to 3Gb/s (SATA 2.0) IDE • Supports up to 2 IDE devices • Supports up to Ultra ATA 100 • Bus Master IDE controller (PATA) Damage Free • Monitors CPU temperature and overheat alarm Intelligence • Monitors CPU fan speed and failure alarm Connectors • COM Express connectors - Two 220-pin COM Express standard connectors - Module connector pin: Tyco 3-1827231-6 • 1 CPU fan connector BIOS • SPI BIOS (optional) Temperature • Operating: 0 C to 60 • Non-operating: -40 C to 85...

  • Page 11: Features

    Introduction Features Watchdog Timer The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the sys- tem at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate. DDR3 DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Board Layout DDR3 SODIMM Intel ICH9M Intel GM45 Intel 82567LM Standby Power LED CPU fan SPI Flash BIOS Clear CMOS Top View DDR3 SODIMM COM Express connector COM Express connector Buttom View...

  • Page 13: Mechanical Diagram

    Hardware Installation Mechanical Diagram 91.08 91.08 MADE IN TAIWAN 4.08 4.08...

  • Page 14: System Memory

    Hardware Installation Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation proce- dures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation SODIMM SODIMM Socket at the Bottom of the Board...

  • Page 16: Installing The Dim Module

    Hardware Installation Installing the DIM Module Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only. 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation 5. 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 18: Cpu

    Hardware Installation Overview The system board is equipped with a surface mount mPGA478 CPU socket. Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only. Installing the CPU 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation 4. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its unlock po- sition. Unlock Lock 5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Important: Handle the CPU by its edg- es and avoid touching the...

  • Page 20: Jumper Settings

    Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data 1-2 On: Normal 2-3 On: (default) Clear CMOS Data If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 21: Connectors

    Hardware Installation Connectors CPU Fan Connector Sense Ground Power Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board. The cooling fan will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and board components. BIOS Setting The “PC Health Status”...

  • Page 22: Com Express Connectors

    Connect the COM Express connectors (lcoated on the solder side of the board) to the COM Express connectors on the carrier board. Refer to the “Installing CA900-B onto a Carrier Board” section for more informa- tion.
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation Row A GNDA1 GBE0_MDI3- GBE0_MDI3+ PCIE_TX3+ GNE0_LINK100# PCIE_TX3- GBE0_LINK1000# GNDA7 GBE0_MDI2- PCIE_TX2+ GBE0_MDI2+ PCIE_TX2- GPI1 GBE0_MDI1- PCIE_TX1+ GBE0_MDI1+ PCIE_TX1- GNDA2 GNDA8 GBE0_MDI0- GPI2 GBE0_MDI0+ PCIE_TX0+ GBE0_CTREF PCIE_TX0- SUS_S3# GNDA9 SATA0_TX+ LVDS_A0+ SATA0_TX- LVDS_A0- SUS_S4# LVDS_A1+ SATA0_RX+ LVDS_A1- SATA0_RX- LVDS_A2+ GNDA3 LVDS_A2-...
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation Row B GNDB1 GBE0_ACT# GPO2 LPC_FRAME# PCIE_RX3+ LPC_AD0 PCIE_RX3- LPC_AD1 GNDB7 LPC_AD2 PCIE_RX2+ LPC_AD3 PCIE_RX2- LPC_DRQ0# GPO3 LPC_DRQ1# PCIE_RX1+ LPC_CLK PCIE_RX1- GNDB2 WAKE0# PWRBTN# WAKE1# SMB_CK PCIE_RX0+ SMB_DAT PCIE_RX0- SMB_ALERT# GNDB8 SATA1_TX+ LVDS_B0+ SATA1_TX- LVDS_B0- SUS_STAT# LVDS_B1+ SATA1_RX+ LVDS_B1- SATA1_RX- LVDS_B2+...
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation Row C GNDC1 PEG_RX1- IDE_D7 IDE_D6 PEG_RX2+ IDE_D3 PEG_RX2- IDE_D15 GNDC7 IDE_D8 PEG_RX3+ IDE_D9 PEG_RX3- IDE_D2 IDE_D13 IDE_D1 PEG_RX4+ GNDC2 PEG_RX4- IDE_D14 IDE_IORDY PEG_RX5+ IDE_IOR# PEG_RX5- PCI_PME# GNDC8 PCI_GNT2# PEG_RX6+ PCI_REQ2# PEG_RX6- PCI_GNT1# SDVO_DATA PCI_REQ1# PEG_RX7+ PCI_GNT0# PEG_RX7- GNDC3 GNDC9 PCI_REQ0#...
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation Row D GNDD1 PEG_TX1- IDE_D5 IDE_D10 PEG_TX2+ IDE_D11 PEG_TX2- IDE_D12 GNDD7 IDE_D4 PEG_TX3+ IDE_D0 PEG_TX3- IDE_REQ# IDE_IOW# IDE_ACK# PEG_TX4+ GNDD2 PEG_TX4- IDE_IRQ GNDD8 IDE_A0 PEG_TX5+ IDE_A1 PEG_TX5- IDE_A2 GNDD9 IDE_CS1# PEG_TX6+ IDE_CS3# PEG_TX6- IDE_RESET# SDVO_CLK PCI_GNT3# PEG_TX7+ PCI_REQ3# PEG_TX7- GNDD3 GNDD10...

  • Page 27: Standby Power Led

    Hardware Installation Standby Power LED Standby Power LED This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.

  • Page 28: Spi Flash Rom Socket

    Hardware Installation SPI Flash ROM Socket 1. Locate the SPI Flash ROM socket on the board. 2. If you need to replace the ROM, open the right cover Open right cover first then the left cover of the socket. Open left cover 3.

  • Page 29: Cooling Option

    Heat Sink with Cooling Fan Top View of the Heat Sink Bottom View of the Heat Sink • “1” to “10” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corresponding components that are on CA900-B. • Remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads prior to mounting the heat sink onto CA900-B.
  • Page 30 Hardware Installation Dimensions 125.00 7.80 76.00 ± ± 4.00 0.05 117.00 0.05 Fan 4010 9.00 32.00 7.00 ± 76.00 0.05 ± ± 4.00 0.05 117.00 0.05 12.00 105.00 77.50 13.50 84.00 1.50 9.00 Canister x5 1.01 3.26 1.87...
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation 87.60 20.00 44.97 25.00 32.50 21.07 7.00 13.00 10.00 90.95 20.00 89.38 19.00 98.00 111.88 118.50...

  • Page 32: Installing Ca900-B Onto A Carrier Board

    The carrier board used in this section is for reference purpose only and may not resemble your carrier board. These illustrations are mainly to guide you on how to install CA900-B onto the carrier board of your choice. 1. The photo below shows the locations of the mounting holes.
  • Page 33 Hardware Installation 3. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw. Bolts 4. The photo below shows the solder side of the board with the screws already fixed in place. Mounting screw...
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation 5. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts al- ready fixed in place. Bolts 6. Grasping CA900-B by its edges, position it on top of the carrier board with its mounting holes aligned with the bolts on the carrier board. This will also align the COM Express connectors of the two boards to each other. COM Express connectors on CA900-B COM Express connectors on the carrier board...
  • Page 35 CA900-B Carrier board 8. Position the heat sink on top of CA900-B with the heat sink’s mounting holes aligned with CA900-B’s mounting holes. Use the provided long screws to se- cure the heat sink to the board and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan connector on CA900-B.

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 - Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 - 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 configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off.
  • Page 37 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 fields. <Esc> Exits to the BIOS Setup Utility. + (plus key) Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted field.

  • Page 38: Ami Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS Setup AMI BIOS Setup Utility Main The Main menu is the first 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 field.

  • Page 39: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure 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 40: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS Setup CPU Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced For UP platforms, Configure advanced CPU settings leave it enabled. Module Version:3F.15 For DP/MP servers, Manufacturer : Intel it may use to tune Celeron(R) Dual-Core CPU...

  • Page 41: Ide Configuration

    BIOS Setup IDE Configuration This section is used to configure the IDE drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration Options [Enhanced] SATA#1 Configuration Disabled [IDE] Configure SATA#1 as Enhanced [Enhanced] SATA#2 Configuration Primary IDE Master : [PIONEER DVD-R]  : [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave ...

  • Page 42: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Primary IDE Master to Fourth 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 configure an IDE drive, move the cursor to a field then press <Enter>. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select the type...
  • Page 43 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 44: Floppy Configuration

    BIOS Setup Floppy Configuration This section is used to configure the floppy drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration Select the type of floppy drive [Disabled] Floppy A connected to the system. Select Screen ← → Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit...

  • Page 45: Super Io Configuration

    BIOS Setup Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Win627 & F81216DG Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy [Enabled] Onboard Floppy Controller Controller.
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup Serial Port 1 Mode COM port functions as a serial port or IrDA. You cannot use both at the same time. Normal Sets the COM port to serial port mode. IrDA Sets the COM port to IrDA mode. PWRON After PWR-Fail When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off.

  • Page 47: Hardware Health Configuration

    BIOS Setup Hardware Health Configuration This section is used to configure the hardware monitor function. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced === Module Board H/W Monitor === Configure Fan Mode C/104 Current CPU Temperature :3.387V +3.3(V) :1.161V Vcore +1.8(V) :1.806V DDR3 1.5(V) :1.532V :6072 RPM Current CPU Fan Speed...

  • Page 48: Acpi Configuration

    BIOS Setup ACPI Configuration This section is used to configure ACPI. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings General ACPI Configuration settings General ACPI Configuration  Advanced ACPI Configuration  Chipset ACPI Configuration  Select Screen ← → Select Item ↑↓ Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup Suspend Mode This field is used to select the type of Suspend mode. S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function. S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Resume by Ring Enables the Wake-On-Ring function. When enabled, it will remotely wake up the system via an external modem.

  • Page 50: Advanced Acpi Configuration

    BIOS Setup Advanced ACPI Configuration Configures the advanced ACPI settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced ACPI Configuration Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System ACPI Version Features Description Tables. [ACPI v1.0] Different ACPI version has some addition. Select Screen ← → Select Item ↑↓...

  • Page 51: Chipset Acpi Configuration

    BIOS Setup Chipset ACPI Configuration Configures relevant chipset ACPI functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI Configuration Enable/Disable APIC ACPI SCI IRQ. APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled] USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled] Select Screen ← → Select Item ↑↓...

  • Page 52: Ahci Configuration

    BIOS Setup AHCI Configuration This section is used to configure AHCI. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AHCI Settings AHCI BIOS Support [Enabled] AHCI Port0 [Not Detected]  AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]  AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]  AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] ...
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup AHCI Port0 to AHCI Port5 Configures 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 ↑↓...

  • Page 54: Usb Configuration

    BIOS Setup USB Configuration This section is used to configure USB devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 option disables legacy support if USB Devices Enabled : no USB devices are None connected.

  • Page 55: Pcipnp

    BIOS Setup PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu is used to configure PCI Plug and Play devices. Important: Setting incorrect field 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 56 BIOS Setup IRQ3 to IRQ15 Available The specified IRQ is available for PCI/PnP devices. Reserved The specified IRQ is reserved for Legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 57: Boot

    BIOS Setup Boot BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configure settings during system boot. Boot Settings Configuration  Boot Device Priority  Hard Disk Drives  CD/DVD Drives  Select Screen ← → Select Item ↑↓...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup Quick Boot When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. 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 59: 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 Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device [CD/DVD:PM-PIONEER] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [SATA:SM-ST380817AS] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been...

  • Page 60: Hard Disk Drives

    BIOS Setup Hard Disk Drives This section is used to select the boot priority sequence from the available hard drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. 1st Drive [SATA:SM-ST380817AS] Select Screen ←...
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup CD/DVD Drives This section is used to select the boot priority sequence from the available CD/ DVD devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot CD/DVD Drives Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. 1st Drive [CD/DVD:PM-PIONEER] Select Screen ← → Select Item ↑↓...

  • Page 62: Security

    BIOS Setup Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Select Screen ← → Select Item ↑↓...
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup 3. Press <Enter> to confirm the new password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Install or Change the password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Confirm New Password Select Screen ←...
  • Page 64 BIOS Setup After you have set the supervisor password, the User Access Level field will appear. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Limited: allows only limited fields to be Supervisor Password : Installed changed such as Date User Password : Not Installed and Time.

  • Page 65: Change User Password

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

  • Page 66: 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] Select Screen ←...
  • Page 67 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 68: Chipset

    BIOS Setup Chipset This section is used to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. Important: Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features.
  • Page 69 BIOS Setup Boots Graphic Adapter Priority 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. Max TOLUD Selects the maximum value of TOLUD. PEG Port This field is used to select the graphics controller that will serve as the pri- mary boot device.

  • Page 70: Video Function Configuration

    BIOS Setup Video Function Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Video Function Configuration Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] DVMT Mode Boot Display Device [VBIOS-Default] Flat Panel Type [3 :1024x768, 18bit] Select Screen ← → Select Item ↑↓...

  • Page 71: South Bridge Configuration

    BIOS Setup South Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset South Bridge Chipset Configuration Options USB Functions [8 USB Ports] Disabled USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] 2 USB Ports GbE Controller [Enabled] 4 USB Ports GbE LAN Boot [Disabled] 6 USB Ports GbE Wake Up From S5 [Disabled] 8 USB Ports...

  • Page 72: Exit

    BIOS Setup PCIE Port 0 to PCIE Port 3 Enables or disables the PCI Express port. Onboard ATA Controller Enables or disables the ATA controller. Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Exit system setup Exit Options after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes.

  • Page 73: Save Changes And Exit

    BIOS Setup Save Changes and Exit To save the changes and exit the Setup utility, select this field then press <En- ter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting OK. You can also press <F10> to save and exit Setup. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 74: Discard Changes And Exit

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

  • Page 75: Load Optimal Defaults

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

  • Page 76: Updating The Bios

    BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /n /c /p then press <Enter>.

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 - Supported Software

    Supported Software Chapter 4 - Supported Software Drivers for Windows 7 / Windows Vista System 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.
  • Page 78 Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 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.
  • Page 79 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 80 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers 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 81 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 82 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 83 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to in- stall the driver. Click Next. 2. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; click- ing “Next” each time you finish a step.
  • Page 84 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 85 Supported Software 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.
  • Page 86 Supported Software MyGuard Hardware Monitor for Windows To install the driver, click “MyGuard Hardware Monitor for Windows” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin instal- lation. 3. After completing instal- lation, click Finish to exit setup.
  • Page 87 Supported Software 4. Run the MyGuard utility to view and configure the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc.
  • Page 88 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. If the SATA drive is not con- figured in the BIOS to AHCI mode, the screen on the right will appear.
  • Page 89 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the utility. Click Next to con- tinue. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.
  • Page 90 Supported Software AHCI For F6 During Windows Setup Floppy Driver You need to prepare an AHCI driver floppy diskette that you will need when you install the AHCI driver during Windows 7 / Windows Vista installation. 1. Click “AHCI For F6 Dur- ing Windows Setup Floppy Driver”...
  • Page 91 Supported Software 4. Right click on the files then select Floppy Disk Drive. The system will format and write the necessary driver files into the diskette.
  • Page 92 Supported Software Installing the AHCI Driver During Windows 7 / Windows Vista Installation The AHCI driver must be installed during Windows 7 / Windows Vista installation. This is required in order to be able to install the operating system onto a hard drive that is configured in AHCI mode.
  • Page 93 Supported Software 3. Click “I accept the license terms” then click Next. 4. Click Custom (advanced) to install a new copy of Win- dows. 5. Select Load Driver then click Next.
  • Page 94 Supported Software 6. Insert the installation media containing the driver files then click OK. 7. Select the driver then click Next. 8. The system is currently installing Windows. Your computer will restart sev- eral times during the instal- lation.
  • Page 95 Supported Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 To install, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0” 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 96: Drivers For Windows Xp System

    Supported Software Drivers for Windows XP System 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 (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun”...
  • Page 97 Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agree- ment” then click Next. 2. To start installation, click Next. 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
  • Page 98 Supported Software Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, 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.
  • Page 99 Supported Software 3. Click Exit.
  • Page 100 Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows 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.
  • Page 101 Supported Software 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. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish.
  • Page 102 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers 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 103 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 104 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to in- stall the audio driver. Click Next. 2. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; click- ing “Next” each time you finish a step.

  • Page 105: Lan Drivers

    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 106 Supported Software 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.
  • Page 107 Supported Software MyGuard Hardware Monitor To install the driver, click “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Click Install to begin instal- lation. 3. Setup is currently installing the utility.
  • Page 108 Supported Software 4. After completing instal- lation, click Finish to exit setup. 5. Run the MyGuard utility to view and configure the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc.
  • Page 109 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. If the SATA drive is not con- figured in the BIOS to AHCI mode, the screen on the right will appear.
  • Page 110 Supported Software 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation tips then click Next. 5. Setup is now installing the utility. Click Next to con- tinue.
  • Page 111 Supported Software 6. 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 112 Supported Software AHCI For F6 During Windows Setup Floppy Driver You need to prepare an AHCI driver floppy diskette that you will need when you install the AHCI driver during Windows XP installation. 1. Click “AHCI For F6 Dur- ing Windows Setup Floppy Driver”...
  • Page 113 Supported Software Installing the AHCI Driver During Windows XP Installation The AHCI driver must be installed during Windows XP installation. This is required in order to be able to install the operating system onto a hard drive that is con- figured in AHCI mode.
  • Page 114 Supported Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 To install, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0” 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 115: Appendix A - Hot Keys For Graphics Display

    Hot Keys for Graphics Display Appendix A - Hot Keys for Graphics Display Hot Keys for Windows 7 / Windows Vista System The integrated graphics driver provides hot keys that allow ease in adjusting the graphics display screen. Click Display then General Set- tings to configure a display device.
  • Page 116 Hot Keys for Graphics Display Click Display then Multiple Displays to configure multiple display devices.

  • Page 117: Hot Keys For Windows Xp System

    Hot Keys for Graphics Display Hot Keys for Windows XP System The integrated graphics driver provides hot keys that allow ease in adjusting the graphics display screen. Click Display then General Set- tings to configure a display device.
  • Page 118 Hot Keys for Graphics Display Click Display then Multiple Displays to configure multiple display devices.

  • Page 119: Appendix B - Nlite And Ahci Installation Guide

    nLite and AHCI Installation Guide Appendix B - 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 120 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 files to the designated default folder. If you want to save them in another folder, click Browse, select the folder and then click Next.
  • Page 121 nLite and AHCI Installation Guide 7. Click Next. 8. In the Task Selection dia- log box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.
  • Page 122 nLite and AHCI Installation Guide 9. C lick Insert and then se- lect Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. 10. Select only the drivers appropriate for the Win- dows version that you are using and then click OK. Integrating 64-bit drivers into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause file load errors and failed in-...
  • Page 123 nLite and AHCI Installation Guide 11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, se- lect all RAID/AHCI con- trollers and then click OK. 12. Click Next.
  • Page 124 nLite and AHCI Installation Guide 13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation. 14. When the program is fin- ished applying the chang- es, click Next.
  • Page 125 nLite and AHCI Installation Guide 15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next. 16. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section. Select the optical device and all other necessary settings and then click Next.
  • Page 126 nLite and AHCI Installation Guide 17. You have finished custom- izing the Windows XP in- stallation disc. Click Fin- ish. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA con- troller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows...

  • Page 127: Ahci

    nLite and AHCI Installation Guide AHCI The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6. 3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files supported by the motherboard chipset from Intel’s website. Transfer the downloaded driver files to C:\AHCI. 4. Open Device Manager and right click on one of the Intel Serial ATA Storage Controllers, then select Up- date Driver.
  • Page 128 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 specific location (Ad- vanced)” and then click Next. 7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”...
  • Page 129 nLite and AHCI Installation Guide 8. Click “Have Disk”. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. 10. Select the appropriate AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.
  • Page 130 nLite and AHCI Installation Guide 11. 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. 12. Click Finish. 13. The system’s settings have been changed. Win- dows XP requires that you restart the computer.

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