Dfi KB968 User Manual

www.dfi .comChapter 1 Introduction1KB968COM Express Compact ModuleUser’s ManualA28720517

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation10Chapter 3Chapter 3 - Hardware InstallationBoard LayoutTop ViewBottom ViewBlock DiagramCOM Express connecto

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation11Chapter 3Mechanical DiagramKB968 Module with Thermal SolutionSide View of the Module with Thermal Solution

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation12Chapter 3System MemoryThe system board is equipped with one 204-pin SODIMM socket that supports DDR3 1066/

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation13Chapter 36. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will h

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation14Chapter 3ConnectorsCPU Fan ConnectorConnect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation15Chapter 3COM Express ConnectorsA1 GND (FIXED)B1 GND (FIXED)A56 PCIE_TX4- B56 PCIE_RX4-A2 GBE0_MDI3- B2 GBE

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation16Chapter 3COM Express Connectors Signal DescriptionSignal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier B

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation17Chapter 3Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionPCIE_TX0+ A68 AC Coupling

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation18Chapter 3Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionPEG Signals DescriptionsP

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation19Chapter 3Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionDDI1_PAIR0+/SDVO1_RED+ D2

www.dfi .comChapter 1 Introduction2CopyrightThis publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re-produced in a

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation20Chapter 3Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionȟȟȟȟDDI Signals Descript

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation21Chapter 3Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionUSB0+ A46USB0- A45USB1+ B

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation22Chapter 3Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionȟȟȟȟUSB Signals Descripti

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation23Chapter 3Signal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionLPC_AD0 B4LPC_AD1 B5LPC_A

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation24Chapter 3ȟȟȟȟSignal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionI2C_CK B33 I/O OD CMO

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation25Chapter 3ȟȟȟȟSignal Pin# Pin Type Pwr Rail /Tolerance KB968 Carrier Board DescriptionGPO0 A93GPO1 B54GPO2

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation26Chapter 3Cooling OptionHeat Sink with Cooling Fan• “1” and “2” denote the locations of the thermal pads de

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation27Chapter 33. While supporting the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side of the board, fasten

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation28Chapter 37. Press KB968 down firmly until it is completely seated on the COM Express connectors of

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation29Chapter 39. Use the provided mounting screws to secure KB968 with heat sink to the carrier board and

www.dfi .comChapter 1 Introduction3Table of ContentsCopyright ...

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation30Chapter 3Installing the COM Express Debug CardNote:The system board used in the following illustrations ma

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation31Chapter 33. Fasten bolts with mounting screws through mounting holes to be fixed in place.4. Use the pro

www.dfi .comChapter 3 Hardware Installation32Chapter 3Side View of the Module, Debug Card and Carrier Board7. Use the long mounting screws to secure t

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup33Chapter 4Chapter 4 - BIOS SetupOverview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication bet

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup34Chapter 4MainThe Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. System DateTh

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup35Chapter 4ACPI SettingsThis section is used to configure the ACPI settings.Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Confi gur

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup36Chapter 4PC Health StatusThis section displays hardware health monitor.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 Ameri

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup37Chapter 4CPU ConfigurationThis section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU informatio

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup38Chapter 4DDR3 Voltage SettingThis section is used to configure the DD3 voltage setting. DDR3 Voltage settingThis fiel

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup39Chapter 4Legacy USB SupportEnabled Enables legacy USB.Auto Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are conne

www.dfi .comChapter 1 Introduction4About this ManualAn electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, in-se

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup40Chapter 4WatchDog ConfigurationThis section is used to configure the parameters of IT8518 WatchDog Timer.Enable/Disab

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup41Chapter 4Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.16.1240. Copyright (C) 2013 Amer

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup42Chapter 4GFX ConfigurationSelect Primary Video Device. That BIOS Will Use To For Output. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyr

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup43Chapter 4SB SATA ConfigurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.16.1240. Co

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup44Chapter 4SB HD Azalia ConfigurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.16.124

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup45Chapter 4Memory ConfigurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.16.1240. Cop

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup46Chapter 4LVDS Panel Config SelectThis option selects the display type for LVDS panel. North Bridge LVDS Config Select

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup47Chapter 4BootAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.16.1240. Copyright (C) 2013

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup48Chapter 4SecurityAdministrator PasswordSets the administrator password.User PasswordSets the user password.Set Admini

www.dfi .comChapter 4 BIOS Setup49Chapter 4Updating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Please

www.dfi .comChapter 1 Introduction5About the PackageThe package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please cont

www.dfi .comChapter 5 Supported Software50Chapter 5Chapter 5 - Supported SoftwareThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and

www.dfi .comChapter 5 Supported Software51Chapter 54. After completing installation, click Finish.3. Click Express and then click Next.Intel LAN Driver

www.dfi .comChapter 5 Supported Software52Chapter 55. Click Install to begin the instal-lation.6. After completing installation, click Finish.4. Select

www.dfi .comChapter 5 Supported Software53Chapter 5TPM Driver and Tools (optional)To install the driver, click “TPM driver and tools (optional)” on the

www.dfi .comChapter 5 Supported Software54Chapter 57. TPM requires installing the Micro-soft Visual C++ package prior to installing the utility. Click

www.dfi .comChapter 5 Supported Software55Chapter 5DFI UtilityDFI Utility provides information about the board, HW Health, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight

www.dfi .comChapter 5 Supported Software56Chapter 5The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility.Informati

www.dfi .comChapter 5 Supported Software57Chapter 5BacklightAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.3To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main

www.dfi .comChapter 6 GPIO Programming Guide58Chapter 6Chapter 6 - GPIO Programming GuideFunction DescriptionGet_EC_Data (unsigned char ucData): Read a

www.dfi .comAppendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide59Appendix AAppendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation GuidenLitenLite is an application program

www.dfi .comChapter 1 Introduction6Damage Free Intelligence• Monitors APU temperature• Monitors APU fan speed• Monitors APU_VDD/APU_VDDNB/APU_VDDIO_SUS

www.dfi .comAppendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide60Appendix A7. Click Next.8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO.

www.dfi .comAppendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide61Appendix A11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select a

www.dfi .comAppendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide62Appendix A15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and

www.dfi .comAppendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide63Appendix AAHCIThe installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to A

www.dfi .comAppendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide64Appendix A8. Click “Have Disk”.9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open.10. Select th

www.dfi .comAppendix B Watchdog Sample Code65Appendix BAppendix B - Watchdog Sample Code#include <stdio.h>//-------------------------------------

www.dfi .comAppendix C System Error Message66Appendix CAppendix C - System Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to cor

www.dfi .comAppendix D Troubleshooting67Appendix DAppendix D - TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help y

www.dfi .comAppendix D Troubleshooting68Appendix DHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been ente

www.dfi .comChapter 1 Introduction7Chapter 1Features • Watchdog TimerThe Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the syste

www.dfi .comChapter 2 Concept8Chapter 2Chapter 2 - Concept106.0091.0070.0051.004.0018.006.000.0016.504.000.00ExtendedBasicCompactMini74.2080.0091.00121

www.dfi .comChapter 2 Concept9Chapter 2Specification Comparison TableModule Pin-out - Required and Optional Features C-D Connector. PICMG® COM.0Revisio