DFI BL600-D User Manual

BL600-DRBL600-DSystem BoardUser’s ManualA04560218

Introduction110I/O ConnectorsExpansion SlotsTemperatureHumidityPCB• 3 connectors for 6 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports• 2 connectors for externa

1003BIOS SetupSave & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”and press <Enter>.Type “Y” and press &l

1013BIOS SetupExit Without SavingWhen you do not want to save the changes you have made, high-light “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>.Typ

1023BIOS SetupIntel RAID BIOSThe Intel RAID BIOS utility is used to configure and manage RAIDon Serial ATA drives.After you power up the system and al

1033BIOS SetupUpdating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flashutility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support

1043BIOS 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

1054Supported SoftwareThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the

1064Supported SoftwareIntel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Window

1074Supported Software4. After all setup operations are done, click Next.3. Go through the readme document for more installa-tion tips then

1084Supported SoftwareMicrosoft DirectX 9.0C Driver (for Windows XP)To install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I

1094Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics Drivers (for Windows 7 / Windows Vista)To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.1.

1Introduction11Features The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system ha

1104Supported Software4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con-tinue.3. Go through the readme document for system re-q

1114Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new so

1124Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP)To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is read

1134Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for more installa-tion tips then click Next.4. Setup is currently installing the dr

1144Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer n

1154Supported SoftwareLAN DriversTo install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click Install to begin the installation.3. Afte

1164Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows 7 / Windows Vista)The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of moni

1174Supported Software4. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.3. Click Next to add the pro-gram icon to the Pro

1184Supported Software6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the utility

1194Supported SoftwareUsing the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility1. When you try to run the utility, which is usually done by double-clicking

Introduction112S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format thattransfers digital audio signals to a device withouthaving to be converted first to

1204Supported Software4. You can now access the utility.

1214Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for Windows (for Windows XP)The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the sy

1224Supported Software3. Click Install to begin the installation.4. After completing installa-tion, click Finish.

1234Supported SoftwareF6 Floppy Configuration UtilityThis is used to create a oppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using

1244Supported SoftwareAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.3To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.1. Click Next to install or

1255RAIDThe system board allows conguring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5. RAID LevelsRAID 0 (Striped D

1265RAIDSettingsTo enable the RAID function, the following settings are required.1. Connect the Serial ATA drives.2. Congure Serial ATA in the Awar

1275RAIDStep 4: Install the RAID Driver During OS Installation The RAID driver must be installed during the Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 in-stallation

1285RAID4. Read the warning carefully then click Next.Step 5: Install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility The Intel Matrix Storage Manage

1295RAID5. Read the license agree-ment then click Yes.6. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installa-tion

1Introduction13This feature allows the system that is in theSuspend mode or Soft Power Off mode towake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming from an

130AWatchdog Sample CodeAppendix A - Watchdog Sample Code;Software programming example:;--------------------------------------------------------------

131AWatchdog Sample CodeMOV DX,4FHMOV AL,02H ;Set CRF6 value=02 => Watch Dog Timer=2(unit:Min)OUT DX,ALMOV DX,4EHMOV AL,F7H ;Select CRF7OUT DX,ALMO

B132System Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to cor-rect something, either a beep code will sound or a message wil

BSystem Error Message133Hard Disk(s) fail (80)HDD reset failed.Hard Disk(s) fail (40)HDD controller diagnostics failed.Hard Disk(s) fail (20)HDD initi

C134TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problemsthat you may encounter with your personal

CTroubleshooting135The picture seems to be constantly moving.1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s verticalsync.2. Move away

C136TroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive hasbeen entered in the BIOS.2. If the syste

CTroubleshooting1373. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to aserial port that is working and configured correctly. If the se

138ENLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix D - NLITE and AHCI Installation GuidenLitenLite is an application program that allows you to cu

139ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive.5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appea

Introduction114The RTC installed on the system board allows yoursystem to automatically power-on on the set dateand time.The system board is designed

140ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide7. Click Next.8. In the Task Selection dia-log box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.

141ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide9. Click Insert and then se-lect Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click

142ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI con-tr

143ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation.14. Whe

144ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide15. To create an image, se-lect the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Nex

145ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide17. You have finished cus-tomizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish.   Enter the BIOS

146ENLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAHCITheinstallationstepsbelowwillguideyouinconguringyourSATAdrivetoAHCImode.1. EntertheBIOSuti

147ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide5. In the Hardware UpdateWizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next.6. Select “In

148ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide8. Click “Have Disk”.9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.infand then click Open.10. Select the appropriate AHCI Con

149ENLITE and AHCI Installation Guide11. A warning message ap-peared because the se-lected SATA controller did not match your hardware d

152Hardware InstallationSystem Board LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware InstallationThe BL600-DR board (shown above) uses the ICH9R southbridge andsupports 6

162Hardware InstallationSystem MemoryWarning:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, proces-sor, disk drives, add-in boards, and o

172Hardware InstallationThe system board supports the following memory interface.Single Channel (SC)Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) fr

182Hardware InstallationInstalling the DIM ModuleNote:The system board used in the following illustrations may notresemble the actual board. These ill

192Hardware Installation7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is com-pletely seated in the socket.6. Grasping the module by

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202Hardware InstallationCPUOverviewThe system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 775 socket. Thissocket is exclusively designed for installing

212Hardware Installation4. The CPU socket comeswith a cover that isattached with a remov-able protective cap. Thecap is used to protectthe CPU socket

222Hardware Installation8. Position the CPU abovethe socket. The goldmark on the CPU mustalign with pin 1 of theCPU socket.Important:Handle the CPU by

232Hardware Installation10. Once the CPU is inplace, move the coverdown.11. Push the lever down tolock the socket. Thelever should hook ontothe side t

242Hardware InstallationFanHeat sinkStudGroove2. Place the heat sink ontop of the CPU. The 4studs around the heatsink which are used tosecure the heat

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

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

272Hardware InstallationJP2 and JP3 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Select-ing 5V_standby will allow you to use the USB keyboard or USB

282Hardware InstallationPCIE x16 / DVI SelectThe system board allows connecting a device to either the DVI portat the rear panel or to the PCI Express

292Hardware InstallationPower-on SelectJP6 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If youwant the system to power-on whenever AC power

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

302Hardware InstallationRear Panel I/O PortsThe rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:• PS/2 mouse port• PS/2 keyboard port• USB ports• VGA po

312Hardware InstallationPS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard PortsThese ports are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 key-board. The PS/2 mouse port uses

322Hardware Installation• BIOS Setting:Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Integrated Peripheralssubmenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIO

332Hardware InstallationUniversal Serial Bus ConnectorsThe system board supports 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. USB allows dataexchange between your computer a

342Hardware InstallationDriver InstallationYou may need to install the proper drivers in your operating systemto use the USB device. Refer to your ope

352Hardware InstallationWVGAVGA PortThe VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect themonitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA

362Hardware InstallationWDVI-I PortDVI-IThe DVI-I port is used to connect a digital LCD monitor or LCDTV. This port supports DVI-D signal only.Connect

372Hardware InstallationRJ45 Fast-Ethernet PortThe two onboard RJ45 LAN ports allow the system board to con-nect to a local area network by means of a

382Hardware InstallationMic-inAudioRear Panel Audio (CN5)Center/Subwoofer Jack (Orange)This jack is used to connect to the center and subwoofer speak-

392Hardware InstallationLine-out - Front Right/Left Jack (Lime)This jack is used to connect to the front right and front leftspeakers of the audio sys

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402Hardware InstallationWI/O ConnectorsCD-in Internal Audio ConnectorThe CD-in connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROMdrive, TV tuner or MPEG

412Hardware InstallationS/PDIF ConnectorThe S/PDIF connector is used to connect external S/PDIF ports. YourS/PDIF ports may be mounted on a card-edge

422Hardware InstallationDIO ConnectorThe DIO (Digital I/O) connector provides powering-on function toan external device that is connected to this conn

432Hardware InstallationParallel PortXThe 25-pin connector is for connecting an external parallel port. Theparallel port connects your PC to a paralle

442Hardware InstallationConnecting the Parallel Port CableYour parallel port may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Installthe card-edge bracket to an

452Hardware InstallationFloppy Disk Drive ConnectorThe 90o floppy disk drive connector supports a standard floppy diskdrive. The floppy cable can be i

462Hardware InstallationSerial ATA Connectors• BL600-DR- Supports up to 6 SATA devices (SATA 0/1/2/3/4/5)- SATA speed up to 3Gb/s- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAI

472Hardware InstallationIDE Disk Drive ConnectorsThe PCI IDE connector will interface two Enhanced IDE (IntegratedDrive Electronics) disk drives. The

482Hardware InstallationAdding a Second IDE Disk DriveWhen using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and theother as the slave. Follow the i

492Hardware InstallationThe two 9-pin connectors are for connecting external serial ports.The serial port cable is an optional item and must be purcha

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

502Hardware InstallationIrDA ConnectorConnect the cable connector from your IrDA module to the IrDAconnector on the system board.Note:The sequence of

512Hardware InstallationCooling Fan ConnectorsConnect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connectoron the system board. The 2nd fan and syste

522Hardware InstallationThe system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function.Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis

532Hardware InstallationX13112 24+3.3VDC+3.3VDCGND+5VDCGND+5VDCGNDPWR_OK+5VSB+12VDC+12VDC+3.3VDC+3.3VDC-12VDCGNDPS_ON#GNDGNDGNDN. C.+5VDC+5VDC+5VDCGND

542Hardware InstallationThe system board requires a minimum of 300 Watt power supplyto operate. Your system configuration (CPU power, amount ofmemory,

552Hardware InstallationFront Panel ConnectorsHD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LED and SATA HDD LEDThis LED will light when the IDE and/or SATA hard driv

562Hardware InstallationPWR-LED: Power/Standby LEDWhen the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the systemis in the S1 (POS - Power On Susp

572Hardware InstallationLEDStandby Power LEDThis LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.Warning:When the Standby Power LED lit red, it

582Hardware InstallationPCIE SlotPCIE x16 slotPCI Express x16Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Ex-press specifications, in

592Hardware InstallationThe lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOSmemory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power issh

Introduction16Static Electricity PrecautionsIt is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board,components or devices even before installin

603BIOS SetupAward BIOS Setup UtilityThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes careof the basic level of communication between the

613BIOS SetupDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displaysa day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays

623BIOS SetupIDE HDD Auto DetectionDetects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automati-cally be shown on the screen.IDE Channel 0 Master

633BIOS SetupCapacityDisplays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the sizeis slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given

643BIOS SetupVideoThis field selects the type of video adapter used for the primarysystem monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you dono

653BIOS SetupExtended MemoryDisplays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.Total MemoryDisplays the total memory available in the syst

663BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS FeaturesThe Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your systemfor basic operation. Some entries are defaults requir

673BIOS SetupCPU FeatureThis field is used to configure the CPU that is installed on the sys-tem board. Move the cursor to this field then press <E

683BIOS SetupVirtualization TechnologyWhen this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additionalhardware capabilities provided by Vanderpoo

693BIOS SetupVirus WarningThis field protects the boot sector and partition table of your harddisk drive. When this field is enabled, the Award BIOS w

1Introduction7About the PackageThe system board package contains the following items. If any ofthese items are missing or damaged, please contact your

703BIOS SetupCPU L3 CacheThis field is used to enable or disable the CPU’s L3 cache.Quick Power On Self TestThis field speeds up Power On Self Test (P

713BIOS SetupTypematic Rate SettingDisabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboard willcause the BIOS to report that the key is down.Enabled

723BIOS SetupMPS Version Control for OSThis field is used to select the MPS version used by the system.OS Select for DRAM > 64MBThis field allow

733BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesThis section gives you functions to configure the system based onthe specific features of the chipset. The chips

743BIOS SetupMemory Hole At 15M-16MIn order to improve system performance, certain space in memory canbe reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be m

753BIOS SetupPEG/OnChip VGA ControlThis field is used to select the graphics controller that will serve asthe primary boot device. The options are Au

763BIOS SetupIntegrated PeripheralsThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.OnChip IDE DeviceMo

773BIOS 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

783BIOS SetupThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityOnb

793BIOS SetupOnboard LAN Boot ROMEnable this field if you wish to use the boot ROM (instead of a diskdrive) to boot-up the system and access the local

Introduction18ProcessorChipsetSystem MemoryBIOSEnergy EfficientDesignDamage FreeIntelligenceChapter 1 - IntroductionSpecifications• LGA 775 socket for

803BIOS SetupKBC Input ClockThis is used to select the input clock of your keyboard. The optionsare: 8MHz and 12MHz.Power On FunctionThis field allows

813BIOS SetupMouse Right When this option is selected, double-click the rightbutton of the mouse to power-on the system.Any Key Press any key to power

823BIOS SetupUR2 Duplex ModeHalf Data is completely transmitted before receiving data.Full Transmits and receives data simultaneously.Use IR PinsThe o

833BIOS SetupPWRON After PWR-FailOff When power returns after an AC power failure, thesystem’s power is off. You must press the Power but-ton to power

843BIOS SetupUSB 1.0 ControllerThis field is used to enable or disable the Universal Host ControllerInterface (USB 1.0).USB 2.0 ControllerThis field i

853BIOS SetupUSB Mouse FunctionDue to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacyUSB mouse (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disabled.

863BIOS SetupPower Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to configure your systemto most effectively save energy.The settings on the s

873BIOS SetupVideo Off MethodThis determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.V/H SYNC + Blank This will cause the system to turn off the ve

883BIOS SetupWake-Up By PCI CardEnabled This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCIcard such as LAN card or modem card uses the PCIPME (Power

893BIOS SetupDate (of Month) Alarm0 The system will power-on everyday according to thetime set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.1-31 Select a date

1Introduction9AudioGraphicsLANSerial ATAIDERear Panel I/OPorts• Realtek ALC885/889 8-channel HD Audio Codec• High-performance DACs with 106dB dynamic

903BIOS SetupPnP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section shows how to configure the PCI bus system. It coverssome very technical items and it is strongly recom

913BIOS SetupResources Controlled ByThe Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automaticallyconfigure all of the boot and Plug and Play compat

923BIOS SetupPCI/VGA Palette SnoopThis field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards canwork with PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled

933BIOS SetupPC Health StatusCase Open DetectionSet this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chas-sis intrusion event.Current Syste

943BIOS SetupSYS Smart Fan TemperatureThis field is used to select the temperature at which the system fanruns at full speed. The temperature will var

953BIOS SetupFrequency/Voltage ControlThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Spread SpectrumL

963BIOS SetupLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsThe “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting de-fault values permanently stored in the ROM chips

973BIOS SetupLoad Optimized DefaultsThe “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings fromthe BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard

983BIOS SetupSet Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorizedentry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System”

993BIOS 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