DFI ST2K Series User Manual

ST2K SeriesRev. CSystem BoardUser’s Manual935-ST2K01-60041830305

Introduction110PCB• 4 layers, FlexATX form factor• 22.8cm (9") x 19cm (7.5")Note:The system board is designed to fit into a FlexATX chassis.

1Introduction11Dual Function Power ButtonDepending on the setting in the “Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN” field ofthe Power Management Setup, this switch will a

Introduction112the password, power-off the system and remove thebattery. Wait for a few seconds and install it back beforepowering-on the system.• If

1Introduction13you power-on the system. Refer to “Using the Suspend to RAMFunction” in appendix A for more information.Important:If you are using the

214Hardware Installation2.1 System Board LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware Installation

2Hardware Installation152.2 System MemoryThe system board is equippedwith two 168-pin DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) sockets thatsupport unbuffered

216Hardware Installation1. Pull the “tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the “notches” in

2Hardware Installation172.3 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS DataClear CMOS Data - Jumper JP5If you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomescorr

218Hardware Installation2-3 On:Clear CMOS Data1-2 On: Normal(default)2.4 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-MouseWake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mo

2Hardware Installation19123 1232-3 On: Enabled1-2 On: Disabled(default)3. If you are using the (1) Suspend to RAM, (2) Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse and (3)

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220Hardware Installation2.5 Jumper Settings for the Onboard LANOnboard LAN Settings - Jumper JP2This jumper is used to enable ordisable the onboard L

2Hardware Installation212.6 Jumper Settings for the Boot Block Lock/UnlockBoot Block Lock/Unlock - Jumper JP4This jumper is for factory use only.Plea

222Hardware Installation2.7 Ports and Connectors2.7.1 Serial PortsThe built-in serial ports areRS-232C asynchronouscommunication ports with16C550A-co

2Hardware Installation232.7.2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard PortsThe system board is equipped withan onboard PS/2 mouse (Green)and PS/2 keyboard (Purp

224Hardware Installation2.7.4 Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorThe system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk driveconnector that supports two st

2Hardware Installation252.7.5 IDE Disk Drive ConnectorThe system board is equipped with two shrouded PCI IDE headersthat will interface four Enhanced

226Hardware Installation2.7.6 Universal Serial Bus PortsThe system board supports 4 USBports. USB allows data exchangebetween your computer and awide

2Hardware Installation272.7.7 IrDA ConnectorThe system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wirelessconnectivity between your computer and pe

228Hardware Installation2.7.8 CPU Fan ConnectorThe processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink.Connect the CPU’s fan to the 3-pin fan co

2Hardware Installation292.7.10 Second Chassis Fan ConnectorIf you are installing a second chassis fan in the system unit, connectthe fan’s connector

Battery:• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend bythe manufacturer.• Dispo

230Hardware Installation2.7.12 Game/MIDI PortThe Game/MIDI port is identical tothat of a standard PC gameadapter or game I/O port.Connect an analog j

2Hardware Installation31J11Pin12FunctionMicGroundJ12Pin12 34FunctionROUT+ROUT-LOUT+LOUT-J11 (Mic-in) and J12 (Speaker-out) provide you the option ofco

232Hardware Installation2.7.14 Internal Audio-In ConnectorsVideo-In, AUX-In and CD-InThese audio-in connectors are used toreceive audio from a CD-ROM

2Hardware Installation332.7.16 RJ45 Fast-Ethernet PortThe system board is equipped withan onboard RJ45 fast-ethernetLAN port at location CN4 of theATX

234Hardware Installation2.7.17 Wake-On-LAN ConnectorThe system board supports the Wake-On-LAN function for externalor add-in PCI LAN boards. The onbo

2Hardware Installation352.7.18 Wake-On-Ring ConnectorThe Wake-On-Ring connector is used to connect to an internalmodem card that has the same connect

236Hardware Installation2.7.19 Chassis Open ConnectorThe “chassis open” function, when enabled, will alert you that thesystem chassis is open. To use

2Hardware Installation372.7.20 DIMM and PCI Standby Power LEDsDIMM Standby Power LEDThis LED will turn red when thesystem’s power is on or when itis

238Hardware Installation2.7.21 Power Connectors for Touchscreen ModulesThe system board is equipped with 2 power headers allowing youto connect an El

2Hardware Installation392.7.22 ATX Power ConnectorThe pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.Pin12345678910Function3.3V3.3VGround+5

Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction1.1 Features and Specifications...

240Hardware Installation2.7.23 Front Panel LEDs and SwitchesHD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LEDThis LED will light when the hard drive is being accesse

2Hardware Installation41Use pins 18 to 19 to connect to the keyboard lock (located on thefront panel of the system chassis) for locking the keyboard.P

242Hardware Installation2.7.24 Expansion SlotsThe system board is equipped witha PCI Riser Card slot. Install thetwo-slot PCI Riser Card into thisslo

2Hardware Installation432.7.25 Daughterboard Docking ConnectorThe system board is shipped withthe 3SM5 daughterboard alreadyinstalled onto the system

244Hardware Installation2a. Connect the LCD panel’s Contrast and Panel Inverter cableto the LCD Inverter connector (J7) that is on the 3SM5daughterboa

2Hardware Installation45The pin assignment for connectors J2, J3 and J7 are as follows.Pin1234567891011121314151617181920Pin21222324252627282930313233

246Hardware InstallationLCD Interface Signal Connector - J3FunctionGNDPANEL-12BB0BB1BB6BB7GNDPANEL-13BB5BB4BB3BB2GNDPANEL-14GB0GB1GB7GB6FunctionGNDPAN

473Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1 The Basic Input/Output SystemThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes careof the basic level of co

483Award BIOS Setup UtilityDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displaysa day, from Sunday to Saturday.

493Award BIOS Setup UtilityIDE Primary/Secondary Master/SlaveIf you wish to define your own drive type manually, select“Manual”. The drive type inform

8787Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares4.1 Desktop Management Interface...4.2 Hardware D

503Award BIOS Setup UtilityHalt OnThis category determines whether the system will stop if an error isdetected during power up. The default setting is

513Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.2 Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your systemfor basic operation. Some entrie

523Award BIOS Setup UtilityCPU L1 Cache and CPU L2 CacheThese categories speed up the memory access. The default value isenabled. Enable the external

533Award BIOS Setup UtilityBoot Up NumLock StatusThis allows you to determine the default state of the numerickeypad. By default, the system boots up

543Award BIOS Setup UtilityOS Select for DRAM > 64MBThis item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB inOS/2. The options are: Non-OS2 an

553Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.3 Advanced Chipset FeaturesThis section gives you functions to configure the system based onthe specific features of t

563Award BIOS Setup UtilitySDRAM RAS Precharge TimeIf there is insufficient number of cycles for the RAS to accumulate itscharge before DRAM refresh,

573Award BIOS Setup UtilityOnboard Display Cache SettingCAS# LatencyThis field is used to select the local memory clock periods. Theoptions are 2 and

583Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.4 Integrated PeripheralsThe screen above list all the fields available in the Integrated Peripheralssubmenu, for ease

593Award BIOS Setup Utilityprimarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will selectthe best available mode after checking your drive.Au

Introduction161.1 Features and Specifications1.1.1 FeaturesChipset• Intel® 810-EProcessorThe system board is equipped with Socket 370. It is also equi

603Award BIOS Setup UtilityAC97 AudioAuto Select this option when using the onboard audio codec,primary or secondary audio riser card, or audio/modemr

613Award BIOS Setup UtilityImportant:The power button will not function once akeyboard password has been set in the “KBPower On Password” field. You m

623Award BIOS Setup UtilityTo use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J1 on the systemboard.2. Set the “

633Award BIOS Setup UtilityIf you selected EPP, the “EPP Mode Select” field is selectable. If youselected ECP, the “ECP Mode Use DMA” field is selecta

643Award BIOS Setup UtilityOnboard Serial Port 33F8/IRQ10, 2F8/IRQ10, 3E8/IRQ10, 2E8/IRQ10 Allows you tomanually select an I/O address for the onboard

653Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.5 Power Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to configure your systemto most effectively save energy.

663Award BIOS Setup UtilityPower ManagementThis category allows you to select the type (or degree) of powersaving by changing the length of idle time

673Award BIOS Setup UtilitySoft-Off by PWR-BTTNThis category allows you to select the method of powering off yoursystem.Hold 4 Sec. Regardless of whet

683Award BIOS Setup UtilityResume On AlarmEnabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time youwould like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC topower-

693Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.6 PnP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It coverssome very technical items and

1Introduction7Expansion Slot/ConnectorThe system board is equipped with a two-slot PCI Riser Card.It is also equipped with a daughterboard docking con

703Award BIOS Setup UtilityIRQ ResourcesMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The “IRQ-3” to“IRQ-15” fields will appear. Set each sys

713Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.7 System Health MonitorCurrent System Temperature, Current CPU Temperature, CurrentChassis Fan Speed, Current CPU F

723Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.8 CPU Frequency ControlThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one

733Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe DefaultsThe “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshootingdefault values permanently stor

743Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.11 Set Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorizedentry, set a supervisor’s pass

753Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.13 Save & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”and press <Enter>.

764Supported Softwares4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, alongwith the appropriately n

774Supported Softwares4.1.2 Using the DMI UtilityThe four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility screenare Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI

784Supported SoftwaresAdd DMI1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu.2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to a

794Supported Softwares4.2 Hardware Doctor UtilityThe system board comes with the Hardware Doctor utility containedin the provided CD. This utility is

Introduction18Onboard LAN Features• Uses Intel 82559 fast ethernet controller• Integrated IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX compatiblePHY• 32-bit PCI

804Supported Softwares5. The “Readme Information” screen will appear. You can view thecontent of the utility’s readme in this screen. Click “Next”.6.

814Supported Softwares4.6 SoundMAX Audio Drivers for Windows1. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (MainBoard Utility CD) will appe

824Supported Softwares2. Please go to DFI's web site at "http://www.dfi.com/support/download1.asp" for the latest version of the driver

AUsing the Suspend to RAM Function83A.1 Using the Suspend to RAM Function1. Select “Power Management Setup” in the main menu screen andpress <Ente

A84Using the Suspend to RAM Function7. Boot Windows®®®®® 98. In the Windows®®®®® 98 desktop, click theStart button. Move the cursor to Settings, then

AUsing the Suspend to RAM Function8510. Repeat step 7 to open the Control Panel dialog box. Double-click the Power Management icon.11. Click the Advan

A86Using the Suspend to RAM Function12. After completing the steps above and you want to power-offthe computer, you do not need to go through the proc

BSystem Error Message87When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user tocorrect something, either a beep code will sound or a message willbe

B88System Error Messagesetting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct,either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter S

CTroubleshooting89C.1 Troubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problemsthat you may encounter with your perso

1Introduction9• 1 opened chassis alarm connector• 4 internal audio connectors (video-in, AUX-in, CD-in and TAD)• 2 power connectors for touchscreen (o

C90TroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving.1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s verticalsync.2. Move away

CTroubleshooting91Hard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive hasbeen entered in the BIOS.2. If the system

C92TroubleshootingSerial PortThe serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or isoutputting garbled characters.1. Make sure that the seria