Dfi HR900-B User Manual

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110IntroductionLANSATAIDEExpansion Interfaces Damage Free IntelligenceBIOSPowerConsumptionOS SupportTemperatureHumidityPowerCertificationPCB• Intel 82

D100TroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.2. Move

D101TroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.2. If the sy

D102TroubleshootingSystem Board1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the syst

111IntroductionFeatures Watchdog TimerThe Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the sys-tem at the set time interval. I

122Hardware InstallationBoard LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware InstallationTop ViewButtom View1Intel82579LM1Clear CMOS(JP1)SPI FlashBIOSStandbyPower LEDSock

132Hardware InstallationMechanical Diagram10.000.002.0014.0012.5070.200.000.0076.00117.000.004.00121.004.004.0087.0091.004.000.0087.0087.00121.00117.0

142Hardware InstallationImportant:When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the board. Power-off the PC then unplug the

152Hardware InstallationInstalling the DIM ModuleNote:The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one. These illu

162Hardware Installation6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, in

172Hardware InstallationCPUOverviewThe system board is equipped with a surface mount rPGA 988B CPU socket. Note:The system board used in the following

182Hardware Installation5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket.Important:H

192Hardware InstallationJumper SettingsClear CMOS DataIf you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or

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202Hardware InstallationConnectorsCPU Fan ConnectorConnect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board. The cooling fan will p

212Hardware InstallationCOM Express ConnectorsThe COM Express connectors are used to interface the HR900-B COM Express board to a carrier board. Conne

222Hardware Installation1 GNDA1 56 PCIE_TX8-2 GBE0_MDI3- 57 GBD3 GBE0_MDI3+ 58 PCIE_TX4+4 GNE0_LINK100# 59 PCIE_TX4-5 GBE0_LINK1000# 60 GNDA76 GBE0_MD

232Hardware Installation1 GNDB1 56 PCIE_RX8-2GBE0_ACT# 57 GPO2(PCH GPIO54)3LPC_FRAME# 58 PCIE_RX4+4LPC_AD0 59 PCIE_RX4-5LPC_AD1 60 GNDB76LPC_AD2 61 PC

242Hardware Installation1 GNDC1 56 PEG_RX1-/SDVO_INT-2IDE_D7 57NC3 IDE_D6 58 PEG_RX2+/SDVO_STALL+4 IDE_D3 59 PEG_RX2-/SDVO_STALL-5 IDE_D15 60 GNDC76 I

252Hardware Installation1 GNDD1 56 PEG_TX1-/DDPB_1-2IDE_D5 57 NC3IDE_D10 58 PEG_TX2+/DDPB_2+4IDE_D11 59 PEG_TX2-/DDPB_2-5IDE_D12 60 GNDD76IDE_D4 61 PE

262Hardware InstallationPIN MappingDDI Port BQM67 Digital Display Interface Signal (Port B) COM Express BTB Connector Pin No.SDVO HDMI/DVI D52 DDPB_[

272Hardware InstallationDDI Port CQM67 Digital Display Interface Signal (Port C) COM Express BTB Connector Pin No.Display Port HDMI/DVI D65 DDPC_[0]

282Hardware InstallationStandby Power LEDStandby Power LEDThis LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.

292Hardware InstallationCooling OptionHeat Sink with Cooling Fan• “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads designed to contact the corres

FCC and DOC Statement on Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o

302Hardware InstallationDimensionsCoolerModule PCBCarrier BoardStandoff12.00Module PCB The heightof the highest parts3.501.6024.6034.608.004.0087.0095

312Hardware InstallationInstalling HR900-B onto a Carrier Board1. The photo below shows the locations of the mounting holes.Important:The carrier boa

322Hardware Installation3. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten a bolt into the screw.4. The ph

332Hardware Installation5. The photo below shows the component side of the board with the bolts al-ready fi xed in place.6. Position the heat sink on

342Hardware Installation7. From the bottom of the board, fasten the provided bolt into the screw and then connect the cooling fan’s cable to the fan

352Hardware Installation10. Use the provided mounting screws to secure HR900-B with heat sink to the carrier board. The photo below shows the location

363BIOS SetupChapter 3 - BIOS SetupOverview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication be-tween the CPU and peripherals

373BIOS SetupLegendsKeysRight and Left arrowsUp and Down arrows<Esc>+ (plus key)- (minus key)Tab<F1><F4><Enter>FunctionMoves t

383BIOS SetupMainThe Main menu is the fi rst screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. System DateThe date format is <day>,

393BIOS SetupAdvanced The Advanced menu allows you to confi gure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system boar

14IntroductionTable of ContentsCopyright ...2Trademarks ...

403BIOS SetupACPI SettingsThis section is used to confi gure the ACPI settings.Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Confi guration. Aptio Setup Utility -

413BIOS SetupCPU Confi gurationThis section is used to confi gure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information.Enabled for Windows XP and

423BIOS SetupSATA Confi gurationThis section is used to confi gure SATA functions. Enable or disable SATA Device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 20

433BIOS SetupPCH-FW Confi gurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Mega

443BIOS SetupUSB Confi gurationThis section is used to confi gure USB.Legacy USB SupportEnabled Enables legacy USB.Auto Disables support for legacy whe

453BIOS SetupF75387 Module Board H/W MonitorEnables CPU SmartFanAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.1219. C

463BIOS SetupOnboard ATA Controller Confi gurationSelect an operative mode for ATA controller.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatre

473BIOS SetupNetwork StackAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends,

483BIOS SetupCPU PPM Confi gurationEnable/Disable Intel SpeedStepAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.1219. C

493BIOS SetupChipsetConfi gures relevant chipset functions.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.1219. Copyrig

15IntroductionChapter 3 - BIOS Setup ... 36Overview ...

503BIOS SetupSystem Agent (SA) Confi gurationCheck to enable VT-d function on MCH.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Ver

513BIOS SetupGTT SizeSelects the GTT Size. The options are 1MB and 2 MB. Aperture SizeThis fi eld is relevant to the memory-mapped graphics data of the

523BIOS SetupDisplay PresentSelects the display mode. The options are PCIe x16 and SDVO/HDMI/DP.Enable PEGTo enable or disable the PEG.NB PCIe Confi gu

533BIOS SetupMemory Confi guration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Meg

543BIOS SetupPCH-IO Confi gurationPCI Express Confi guration Settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.1

553BIOS SetupUSB Confi gurationControl the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (

563BIOS SetupBootup NumLock StateThis allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on

573BIOS SetupSecuritySet Setup Administrator Password.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (

583BIOS SetupSave & ExitReset the system after saving the changes. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.14.

593BIOS SetupUpdating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS fi le and a fl ash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Please contact technical support or

16IntroductionAbout this ManualAn 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-R

603BIOS SetupNotice: BIOS SPI ROM1. The Intel® Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to the safety concerns, the B

614Supported SoftwareThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance

624Supported SoftwareAuto Run Pages (for Windows 7)

634Supported SoftwareAuto Run Pages (for Windows 8)

644Supported SoftwareMicrosoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only)Note:Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, make sure you have upd

654Supported Software3. Click Exit.

664Supported SoftwareIntel Chipset Device SoftwareThe Intel Chipset Device Software is used for updating Windows INF fi les so that the Intel chipset

674Supported Software4. After all setup operations are done, click Next.3. Go through the readme document for more installa-tion tips then click Nex

684Supported SoftwareIntel HD Graphics Drivers 1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next.2. Read the license agreement then click

694Supported Software4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this

17IntroductionStatic Electricity PrecautionsIt is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installi

704Supported SoftwareIntel Management Engine DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is read

714Supported Software4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.5. After completing installa-tion, cl

724Supported SoftwareRealtek Audio Drivers (Optional)To install the driver, click “Realtek Audio Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to i

734Supported SoftwareIntel LAN DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Cli

744Supported Software4. Click Install to begin the installation.5. After completing installa-tion, click Finish.

754Supported SoftwareIntel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7 only)To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu.1. The se

764Supported SoftwareMyGuard Hardware Monitor5. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next.6. Click Install to begin instal-lation.1. Locate

774Supported Software8. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.7. Setup is currently installing the utility.

784Supported SoftwareDFI UtilityClick “DFI Utility” on the main menu, it provides Board Information, Watchdog, SBDIO and Backlight information.

794Supported Software1. Click “I accept the agree-ment” then click Next.Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver(for Windows XP only)To install the driver, click

18IntroductionAbout the PackageThe package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or s

804Supported SoftwareIntel Rapid Storage TechnologyThe Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of th

814Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for system re-quirements and installation tips then click Next.5. Click “Yes, I want to resta

824Supported Software6. Run the Intel Matrix Stor-age Console utility to view the hard drives’ confi gura-tion.

834Supported SoftwareF6 Floppy This is used to create a fl oppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using the F6 installation method. T

844Supported SoftwareAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.3To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.1. Click Next to install or cli

85ANLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation GuidenLitenLite is an application program that allows you to customize yo

86ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive.5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click

87ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide7. Click Next.8. In the Task Selection dia-log box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.

88ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide9. Click Insert and then se-lect Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next.10.

89ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, se-lect all RAID/AHCI con-trollers

19IntroductionProcessorChipsetSystem MemoryGraphicsAudio Chapter 1 - Introduction• Socket G2 988B for: - 3rd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors (22

90ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation.14. When the prog

91ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next.16. Or yo

92ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide17. You have fi nished custom-izing the Windows XP in-stallation disc. Click Fin-ish. Enter the BIOS utility t

93ANLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAHCIThe installation steps below will guide you in confi guring your SATA drive to AHCI mode.1. Enter the BIOS uti

94ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next.6. Select “Install from a

95ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide8. Click “Have Disk”.9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open.10. Select the appropriate AHCI Controller

96ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide11. A warning message ap-peared because the se-lected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ig

97BWatchdog TimerAppendix B - Watchdog Sample Code;Software programming example:;---------------------------------------------;(1) Enter Super IO Confi

C98System Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will

D99TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal