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CA331-NRCA331-PSystem BoardUser’s Manual935-CA3311-000GA11410020

110IntroductionProcessorChipsetSystem MemoryExpansion SlotsGraphicsAudioLANSerial ATAChapter 1 - Introduction•Intel® CoreTM2 Penryn processor •Intel

1004Supported Software4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con-tinue.3. Go through the readme document for system re-q

1014Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new sof

1024Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP)To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is read

1034Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for more installa-tion tips then click Next.4. Setup is currently installing the dri

1044Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer no

1054Supported SoftwareRealtek LAN DriversTo install the driver, click “Realtek LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click Install to begin the insta

1064Supported SoftwareIntel LAN Drivers (CA331-NR only)To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to instal

1074Supported Software4. Click Install to begin the installation.5. After completing installa-tion, click Finish.

1084Supported SoftwareManagement Engine Interface DriversTo install the driver, click “Management Engine Interface Drivers” on the main men

1094Supported Software4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.5. After completing installa

111IntroductionIDE Rear Panel I/O PortsI/O ConnectorsBIOSEnergy Efficient DesignDa m ag e F re e IntelligenceTemperatureHumidityPCB•ITEIT8213FPCI

1104Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows 7 / Windows Vista)The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of moni

1114Supported Software5. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.4. Click Next to add the pro-gram icon to the Pro

1124Supported Software6. Click Yes if you want to create a Hardware Doctor shortcut at your desktop.7. Click “Yes, I want to restart my c

1134Supported SoftwareUsing the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility1. When you try to run the utility, which is usually done by double-clicking

1144Supported Software4. You can now access the utility.

1154Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows XP)The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the sy

1164Supported Software3. Click Install to begin the installation.4. After completing installa-tion, click Finish.

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

1184Supported SoftwareAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.3To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.1. Click Next to install o

1195RAIDThe Intel ICH9M-E chip alows conguring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. RAID LevelsRAID 0 (Striped Disk

112IntroductionFeatures Watchdog TimerThe Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the sys-tem at the set time interv

1205RAIDSettingsTo enable the RAID function, the following settings are required.1. Connect the Serial ATA drives.2. Congure Serial ATA in the AMI

1215RAIDStep 4: Install the RAID Driver During OS Installation The RAID driver must be installed during the Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 in-stallation

1225RAID4. Read the warning carefully then click Next.Step 5: Install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager The Intel Matrix Storage Manager can be ins

1235RAID5. Read the license agree-ment then click Yes.6. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installa-tion

124AWatchdog TimerAppendix A - Watchdog Sample Code;Software programming example:;----------------------------------------------------------------;(1)

125AWatchdog TimerMOV DX,4FHMOV AL,02H ;Set CRF7[Bit:7,6]=11, WDT reset by mouse/keyboard interruptOUT DX,AL;--------------------------------

B126System Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a

B127System Error MessageHard Disk(s) fail (20)HDD initialization error.Hard Disk(s) fail (10)Unable to recalibrate xed disk.Hard Disk(s) fail (08)Sec

C128TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter wit

C129TroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.2. Move

113IntroductionS/PDIFS/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital audio sig-nals to a device without having

C130TroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.2.

C131TroubleshootingSystem Board1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, p

114IntroductionWake-On-LANThis feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the on

115IntroductionACPI STRThe system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI ha

162Hardware InstallationSystem Board LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware InstallationFront audio1SATA 0USB 4-5USB 6-71S/PDIF11KBMouseCOM 2COM 1LAN 1(Realtek)US

172Hardware InstallationFront audio1SATA 0USB 4-5USB 6-71S/PDIF11KBMouseCOM 2COM 1LANUSB 1USB 0Mic-inCD-in1PCI 2CPU fanVGADVI -IUSB 8-9USB 10-111IDESA

182Hardware InstallationSystem MemoryImportant:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boar

192Hardware InstallationInstalling the SODIMM1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.

CopyrightThis publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any me

202Hardware InstallationClip6. To seat the module into the socket, apply rm even pressure to each endof the module until it slips

212Hardware InstallationCPUOverviewThe system board is equipped with a surface mount mPGA478 CPU socket. Note:The system board used in the follo

222Hardware Installation5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU soc

232Hardware InstallationInstalling the Fan and Heat SinkTheCPU must be kept cool byusing aCPU fan with heat sink.Without sufcientair

242Hardware Installation4. Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the sys-tem board.CPU fan cable

252Hardware InstallationJumper SettingsClear CMOS DataIf you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or

262Hardware InstallationJP1 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use

272Hardware InstallationThese jumpers are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting5V_standbywillallowyoutousea

282Hardware InstallationCOM 3 RS232/RS485 SelectJP3JP3isusedtocongureCOM3toRS232orRS485.The pin function of COM 3 will vary according to J

292Hardware InstallationPower-on SelectJP12 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-o

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 1

302Hardware InstallationPanel Power SelectJP6JP6 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel.Important:Before powering-on the system, ma

312Hardware InstallationDVI-D / PEG x16 SelectJP722113312123123 4JP4DVI-D / PEG x16 SelectOnboard DVI-D enabled. (default)PEG x16 slot enabled (PCIE x

322Hardware InstallationLCD Brightness Control (Voltage Level Adjust)J51321-2 On:Increases the voltage level2-3 On:Decreases the voltage levelUseJ5t

332Hardware InstallationRear Panel I/O PortsThe rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:• PS/2mouseport• PS/2keyboardport• 2COMports•

342Hardware InstallationPS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard PortsThese ports are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard. The PS/2mou

352Hardware InstallationCOM1COM2COM (Serial) PortsCOM3COM4COM1andCOM2DCD-TDRDDTR-GND1 2 3 4 5RTS-RI-DSR-CTS-6 7 8 9COM1,COM2andCOM4are

362Hardware InstallationTheVGAportisusedforconnectingaVGAmonitor.Connectthemonitor’s15-pinD-shell cable connector to the VGA port.

372Hardware InstallationDVI-I PortDVI-IThe DVI-Iport is used to connectan LCDmonitor. This portsupports DVI-Dsig-nalonly.Connectthedi

382Hardware InstallationRJ45 LAN PortsCA331-NR:LAN1andLAN2.CA331-P:LAN1only.The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a l

392Hardware InstallationUSB PortsUSB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta-neouslyaccessibleexternalPl

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

402Hardware InstallationWake-On-USB Keyboard/MouseThe Wake-On-USB function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse towakeup asy

412Hardware InstallationAudio Line-outLine-inMic-inRearaudioFrontaudioRear AudioThesystemboardisequippedwith3audiojacks.Ajackisaone-hol

422Hardware InstallationI/O ConnectorsCD-in Internal Audio ConnectorThe CD-in connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV

432Hardware InstallationS/PDIF ConnectorThe S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIFport may be mounte

442Hardware InstallationLVDS LCD Panel ConnectorLCD/Inverter Power ConnectorThe system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by

452Hardware InstallationPins13579111315171921232527293133353739FunctionGNDLVDS_Out3+LVDS_Out3-GNDLVDS_Out2+LVDS_Out2-GNDLVDS_Out1+LVDS_Out1-GNDLVDS_Ou

462Hardware InstallationDigital I/O ConnectorThe Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external devicethatisconnected

472Hardware InstallationThe Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect oneendoftheSerialATA cable to a

482Hardware InstallationIDE ConnectorThe IDE connector is used to connect hard drives. The connector on the IDEcablecanbeinsertedint

492Hardware InstallationImportant:Ifyou encounteredproblems while using an ATAPI CD-ROMdrive thatisset in Master mode, please set th

15IntroductionRear Panel I/O Ports ... 33PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports ...

502Hardware Installation123334FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) ConnectorThe FDD connector supports a standard oppy disk drive. The oppy cable can

512Hardware InstallationParallel Connector1225The parallel port is for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP,ECPa

522Hardware InstallationCooling Fan ConnectorsThefanconnectorsareusedtoconnectcoolingfans.Thecoolingfanswillprovideadequateairowthrou

532Hardware InstallationChassis Instrusion Connector The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chas-sis intr

542Hardware InstallationPower ConnectorUse a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design GuideVersion1.1.AnATX12Vp

552Hardware InstallationTheStandbyPowerLEDwilllightwhenthesystem’sstandbypowerison.Standby Power LEDStandbyPowerLED

562Hardware InstallationFront Panel ConnectorsHDD-LED - HDD LEDThisLEDwilllightwhentheharddriveisbeingaccessed.RESET SW - Reset SwitchThiss

572Hardware InstallationExpansion SlotsPCI Express x16 SlotInstall PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specica-

582Hardware InstallationThe lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is anauxiliarysourceofpowerwhenthem

593BIOS SetupChapter 3 - BIOS SetupOverview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication be-tween the CPU

16IntroductionChapter 4 - Supported Software ... 95Chapter 5 - RAID (CA331-NR only) ...

603BIOS SetupLegendsKeysRight and Left arrowsUp and Down arrows<Esc>+ (plus key)- (minus key)Tab<F1><F10><Enter>FunctionMoves

613BIOS SetupUse [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.Use [+] or [-] to congure system Time.BIOS SETUP UTILITYExitChipsetv02.61 (C)Copyrigh

623BIOS SetupAdvanced The Advanced menu allows you to congure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the s

633BIOS SetupCPU ConfigurationThis section is used to congure the CPU. It will also display detected CPU infor-mation.For UP platforms, leave

643BIOS SetupIDE ConfigurationThis section is used to congure the IDE drives.DisabledCompatibleEnhancedBIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-200

653BIOS SetupPrimary IDE Master to Fifth IDE SlaveWhen you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the BIOS will auto detect the existing IDE devices then di

663BIOS SetupPIO ModeSelects the data transfer mode. PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rath-er than have the BIOS issue a series of co

673BIOS SetupFloppy ConfigurationThis section is used to congure the oppy drives.Select the type of oppy drive connected to the system.BIOS SETUP U

683BIOS SetupSuper IO ConfigurationThis section is used to congure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip.Allows BIO

693BIOS SetupParallel Port Address378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard parallel port.Disabled Disables the onb

17IntroductionAbout this ManualAn electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD

703BIOS SetupHardware Health ConfigurationThis section is used to congure the hardware monitor function.Fan conguration mode setting Enabled for Cas

713BIOS SetupACPI ConfigurationThis section is used to congure ACPI.General ACPI conguration settingsBIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006

723BIOS SetupSuspend ModeThis eld is used to select the type of Suspend mode.S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function.S3(STR) Enables the Suspen

733BIOS SetupAdvanced ACPI CongurationCongures additional ACPI functions.Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. BIOS SETUP

743BIOS SetupChipset ACPI CongurationCongures relevant chipset ACPI functions.BIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends,

753BIOS SetupAHCI ConfigurationThis section is used to congure AHCI.Enables for supportingBIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American M

763BIOS SetupAHCI Port0 to AHCI Port3Congures the AHCI port.Select the typeof device connectedto the system.BIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.61 (C)Copyright 198

773BIOS SetupUSB ConfigurationThis section is used to congure USB devices.BIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.←

783BIOS SetupPCIPnP The PCIPnP menu is used to congure PCI Plug and Play devices. Important: Setting incorrect eld values may cause the system to m

793BIOS SetupAllocate IRQ to PCI VGAYesAssigns an IRQ to the PCI VGA card if the card requested for one.NoWill not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card e

18IntroductionStatic Electricity PrecautionsIt is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even b

803BIOS SetupBootCongure settings during system boot.BIOS SETUP UTILITYExitChipsetv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.← → Select

813BIOS SetupQuick BootWhen Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. This will decrease the time needed to boo

823BIOS SetupSpecies the boot sequence from the available devices.A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corre-sponding type menu.

833BIOS SetupSecurityInstall or Change the password.BIOS SETUP UTILITYExitChipsetv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.← → Select S

843BIOS Setup3. Press <Enter> to conrm the new password. 4. When the Password Installed dialog box appears, select OK. To change the passwo

853BIOS SetupChange User PasswordThis eld is used to set or change the user password. To set a new password:1. Select the Change User Password eld

863BIOS SetupCongure North Bridge features.BIOS SETUP UTILITYExitv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.← → Select Screen↑↓ Selec

873BIOS SetupMemory HoleIn order to improve system performance, certain space in memory can be re-served for ISA cards. This memory

883BIOS SetupVideo Function CongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.← → Select Screen↑↓ Select Item+-

893BIOS SetupSouth Bridge ConfigurationDisabled2 USB Ports4 USB Ports6 USB Ports8 USB Ports10 USB Ports12 USB PortsBIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.61 (C)Copyrig

19IntroductionAbout the PackageThe system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact

903BIOS SetupPCIE Ports CongurationEnables or disables the PCIE ports.PCI Express Realtek LANEnables or disables the Realtek LAN controller.

913BIOS SetupExitExit system setup after saving the changes.F10 key can be used for this operation.BIOS SETUP UTILITYChipsetv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2

923BIOS SetupDiscard Changes and ExitTo exit the Setup utility without saving the changes, select this eld then press <Enter>. A d

933BIOS SetupLoad Optimal DefaultsTo load optimal default values from the BIOS ROM, select this eld then press <Enter>. A dialog b

943BIOS SetupUpdating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS le and a ash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Please contact technical support o

954Supported SoftwareThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the

964Supported SoftwareIntel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows

974Supported Software4. After all setup operations are done, click Next.3. Go through the readme document for more installa-tion tips then cl

984Supported SoftwareMicrosoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (for Windows XP)To install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I

994Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7 / Windows Vista)To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.1.