Dfi NP905-B16C User Manual

NP905-B16CMicro COM Express BoardUser’s ManualA09510213

110IntroductionThe Watchdog Timer function allows yourapplication to regularly “clear” the system atthe set time interval. If the system hangs or fail

1004Supported Software1.Read the license agreement carefully. Click “I have read and accept the terms of the License Agreement” then click Install.2.S

1014Supported Software3.Click Exit.

1024Supported SoftwareIntel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF fil

1034Supported Software3. Go through the re-adme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.4. Setup is now instal

1044Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics DriversTo install the utility, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to install

1054Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for sys-tem requirements and installation tips then click Next.4. Setup is now insta

1064Supported Software6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new soft-ware ins

1074Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the utility, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver.

1084Supported SoftwareLAN DriversTo install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next.

1094Supported Software4. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.

112Hardware InstallationChapter 2 - Hardware InstallationSystem Board LayoutIntelICH7MIntel945GSEIntelCPUStandbyPower LEDRealtekRTL8111CSPI Flash BIOS

1104Supported SoftwareMyGuard Hardware MonitorTo install the utility, click “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to ins

1114Supported Software4. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.

1124Supported Software2. Click Next to install or click Browse to select another folder.Hardware Monitor for WindowsThe system board comes with the

1134Supported Software3. Click Next to add the program icon to the Program Folder.4. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.5.

1144Supported Software6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the driver to take ef

1154Supported Software1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.2. Read the Warning in-formation carefully then click Next.Intel Matr

1164Supported Software3. Read the license agreement then click Yes.4. Go through the readme document for sys-tem requirements and installa

1174Supported SoftwareAHCI for F6 During Windows Setup Floppy DriverThis is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows®

1184Supported SoftwareDFI UtilityDFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, SBDIO, and Backlight. To access the utility, click “DFI U

1194Supported Software1. Click Next to continue.2. Setup is now ready to install. Click Next.Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (English Version)To install,

122Hardware InstallationMechanical Diagram0.000.002.0014.004.004.0012.5070.2076.0087.000.0091.004.000.0091.004.0087.0087.0091.0091.00

1204Supported Software5. Click Finish to exit instal-laion.4. Click Install to begin installation.

1214Supported SoftwareInstalling the AHCI Driver During Windows XP Installation The AHCI driver must be installed during the Windows® XP instal-lation

122AWatchdog TimerAppendix A - Watchdog TimerWatchdog TimerThe following parameters are references for setting the time inter-val of the Watchdog Tim

123AWatchdog TimermSuperio_GetSet_Reg Macro RegIndex, AndMask, OrValue mov dx, SuperIo_CFG_Port mov al, RegIndex out dx, al NEWIODELAY mov dx, Su

124AWatchdog Timer out 0EBh, al ;Dummy I/O output for delayendM.codestart: call W83627Hx_WDT mov ah, 4ch int 21hW83627Hx_WDT Proc near;LDN8;CR

125AWatchdog Timer@@: retW83627Hx_WDT endPend start

132Hardware InstallationSODIMMBIOS SettingConfigure the system memory in the Advanced Chipset Featuressubmenu of the BIOS.System Memory

142Hardware InstallationInstalling SODIMMNote:The board used in the following illustrations may not resemblethe actual board. These illustrations are

152Hardware Installation6. To seat the module into the socket, apply firm even pressure toeach end of the module until it slips down into the socket.

162Hardware InstallationJumper SettingsIf you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.you

172Hardware InstallationConnectorsCOM Express ConnectorsThe COM Express connectors are used to interface the NP905-B16C COM Express board to a carrier

182Hardware Installation1 GND 56 PCIE_TX5-2 GBE0_MDI3- 57 GND3 GBE0_MDI3+ 58 PCIE_TX4+4 GBE0_LINK100# 59 PCIE_TX4-5 GBE0_LINK1000# 60 GND6 GBE0_MDI2-

192Hardware Installation1 GND 56 PCIE_RX5-2 GBE_ACT# 57 GPIO383 LPC_FRAME# 58 PCIE_RX4+4 LPC_AD0 59 PCIE_RX4-5 LPC_AD1 60 GND6 LPC_AD2 61 PCIE_RX2+7 L

CopyrightThis 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

202Hardware Installation1 GND 56 SDVOB_INT2 IDE_D7 57 N. C.3 IDE_D6 58 SDVO_FLDSTALL+4 IDE_D3 59 SDVO_FLDSTALL-5 IDE_D15 60 GND6 IDE_D8 61 N. C.7 IDE_

212Hardware Installation1 GND 56 SDVOB_GRN-2 IDE_D5 57 N. C.3 IDE_D10 58 SDVOB_BLU+4 IDE_D11 59 SDVOB_BLU-5 IDE_D12 60 GND6 IDE_D4 61 SDVOB_CK+7 IDE_D

222Hardware InstallationStandby Power LEDThis LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.StandbyPower LED

232Hardware InstallationSPI Flash ROM Socket1. The photo on the rightshows the location ofthe SPI flash ROMsocket.2. If you need to replacethe ROM, op

242Hardware InstallationCooling OptionsHeat SinkTop View of the Heat SinkBottom View of the Heat Sink• "1" to "6" denote the locat

252Hardware InstallationDimensionsBA4.0087.0095.0076.004.0095.0011.006.0087.00R1.50F16.502.5025.00DCEG4-Ø2.703.72 0.05±3.59 0.05±1.25±0.055.00 0.05±4.

262Hardware Installation“A” to “F”• Denotes the locations of the thermal pads.17.8451.1281.4782.1714.3641.7243.5043.2512.0026.0012.00ABCD12.007.317.00

272Hardware InstallationInstalling NP905-B16C onto a Carrier Board1. The photo below shows the locations of the mounting holes.MountingholeNote:The ca

282Hardware Installation2. Insert the provided mounting screws into the mounting holes - fromthe bottom through the top of the carrier board.Mounting

292Hardware Installation3. While holding the mounting screw at the bottom, from the top side ofthe board, fasten the bolt into the screw.Bolts

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

302Hardware Installation4. The photo below shows the solder side of the board with the screwsalready fixed in place.5. The photo below shows the compo

312Hardware Installation6. Grasping NP905-B16C by its edges, position it on top of the carrierboard with its mounting holes aligned with the bolts on

322Hardware Installation7. Position the heat sink on top of NP905-B16C with the heat sink’smounting holes aligned with the mounting holes of NP905-B16

332Hardware Installation8. The photo below shows a properly installed heat sink.

343BIOS SetupThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes careof the basic level of communication between the processor and pe-riphera

353BIOS SetupDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displaysa day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays

363BIOS SetupIDE HDD Auto DetectionDetects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automati-cally be shown on the screen.IDE Channel 0 Master

373BIOS SetupCapacityDisplays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the sizeis slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given

383BIOS SetupVideoThis field selects the type of video adapter used for the primarysystem monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you dono

393BIOS SetupExtended MemoryDisplays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.Total MemoryDisplays the total memory available in the syst

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403BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS FeaturesThe Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your systemfor basic operation. Some entries are defaults requir

413BIOS SetupThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityCPU

423BIOS SetupVirus WarningThis field protects the boot sector and partition table of your harddisk drive. When this field is enabled, the Award BIOS w

433BIOS SetupCPU L1 and L2 CacheThis field is used to speed up the memory access. Enable the exter-nal cache for better performance.Hyper-Threading T

443BIOS SetupGate A20 OptionThis entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initial

453BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesThis section gives you functions to configure the system based onthe specific features of the chipset. The chips

463BIOS SetupTime” to “System Memory Frequency” fields willshow the default settings by SPD.Manual If you want better performance for your systemother

473BIOS SetupVideo BIOS CacheableAs with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache willallow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H to

483BIOS SetupOn-Chip Frame Buffer SizeThis field is used to select the onboard VGA’s frame buffer size thatis shared from the system memory.DVMT ModeT

493BIOS SetupIntegrated PeripheralsThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.OnChip IDE DeviceMo

About this ManualAn electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view theuser’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. Theau

503BIOS SetupIDE HDD Block ModeEnabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOSwill check the hard disk drive for the maximum blocksize the sy

513BIOS SetupOn-Chip Serial ATADisabled Disables the onboard SATA.Auto The system will detect the existing SATA andIDE drives then automatically set t

523BIOS SetupThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityOnb

533BIOS SetupUSB Device SettingMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The followingscreen will appear.The settings on the screen are f

543BIOS SetupUSB Keyboard FunctionDue to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacyUSB keyboard (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disa

553BIOS SetupPower On FunctionThis field allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse topower-on the system.Keyboard 98 When this option is selec

563BIOS SetupHot Key Power OnThis field is used to select a function key that you would like to useto power-on the system.Onboard FDC ControllerEnable

573BIOS SetupSerial Port 1 Use IRQ, Serial Port 2 Use IRQ, Serial Port 3 UseIRQ and Serial Port 4 Use IRQThese fields are used to select an IRQ for th

583BIOS SetupPower Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to configure your systemto most effectively save energy.The settings on the s

593BIOS SetupPower ManagementThis field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power savingby changing the length of idle time that elapses befo

16IntroductionStatic Electricity PrecautionsIt is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board,components or devices even before installin

603BIOS SetupHDD Power DownThis is selectable only when the Power Management field is set toUser Define. When the system enters the HDD Power Down mod

613BIOS SetupUSB KB Wake-Up From S3This field, when enabled, allows you to use a USB keyboard or USBmouse to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR -

623BIOS SetupPnP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section shows how to configure the PCI bus system. It coverssome very technical items and it is strongly recom

633BIOS SetupResources Controlled ByThe Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automaticallyconfigure all of the boot and Plug and Play compat

643BIOS SetupPC Health StatusThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Module Board H/W MonitorT

653BIOS SetupLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsThe “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting de-fault values permanently stored in the ROM chips

663BIOS SetupLoad Optimized DefaultsThe “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings fromthe BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard

673BIOS SetupSet Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorizedentry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System”

683BIOS SetupSet User PasswordIf you want another user to have access only to your system butnot to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” opt

693BIOS SetupSave & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”and press <Enter>.Type “Y” and press <

17IntroductionAbout the PackageThe package contains the following items. If any of these items aremissing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sa

703BIOS SetupExit Without SavingWhen you do not want to save the changes you have made, high-light “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>.Type

713BIOS SetupTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flashutility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support or yoursales repre

723BIOS Setup6. The following will appear.Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N)This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system.We recommend

734Supported SoftwareThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance

744Supported Software

754Supported SoftwareMicrosoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only)Note:Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated

764Supported Software3.Click Exit.

774Supported Software2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.Intel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installatio

784Supported Software3. Go through the re-adme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.4. After completing ins

794Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics DriversTo install the utility, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to install

18IntroductionProcessorChipsetSystem MemoryBIOSGraphicsDMILANAudioExpansionInterfaces• Intel® AtomTM N270 processor• 1.6GHz core frequency, 1.10V volt

804Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for sys-tem requirements and installation tips then click Next.4. Setup is now instal

814Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new soft-ware in

824Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the utility, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.1. Click Next to start the installation.2. Setup is

834Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new soft-ware inst

844Supported SoftwareLAN DriversTo install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next.

854Supported Software4. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.

864Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for WindowsThe system board comes with the Hardware Monitor for Windows utility. This utility is capable of moni

874Supported Software5. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.4. Click Next to add the program icon to the Program Folder.3.

884Supported Software6. Click Yes if you want to create a Hardware Doctor shortcut at your desktop.7. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer

894Supported SoftwareUsing the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility1. When you try to run the utility, which is usually done by double-clicking the H

19IntroductionSerial ATAIDETemperatureHumidityPowerRegulatoryPCB• SATA interface supports data transfer rate up to 1.5Gb/s(150MB/s) per port• Two SATA

904Supported Software4. You can now access the utility.

914Supported SoftwareIntel Matrix Storage Manager UtilityIntel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of th

924Supported Software3. Read the license agreement then click Yes.4. Go through the readme document for sys-tem requirements and installat

934Supported SoftwareAHCI for F6 During Windows Setup Floppy DriverThis is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® V

944Supported SoftwareDFI UtilityDFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, SBDIO, and Backlight. To access the utility, click “DFI Ut

954Supported Software1. Click “I accept the agree-ment” then click Next.Microsoft DirectX 9.0C To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C” o

964Supported Software1. Click Next to continue.2. Setup is now ready to install. Click Next.Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (English Version)To install, c

974Supported Software5. Click Finish to exit instal-laion.4. Click Install to begin installation.

984Supported SoftwareCreating an AHCI Driver Floppy Diskette under VistaThe system board package includes floppy diskettes which are needed when you i

994Supported SoftwareThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance