Dfi NP951-B16C User Manual

NP951-B16CSystem BoardUser’s ManualA11030124

110IntroductionProcessorChipsetSystem MemoryExpansion SlotsGraphicsAudioLANSerial ATARear Panel I/O PortsChapter 1 - Introduction•Intel® AtomTM N27

1004Supported SoftwareF6 Floppy Configuration UtilityYou need to prepare an AHCI driver oppy diskette that you will need when you install

1014Supported Software4. Right click on the files, select “Send To” and then select the oppy drive or USB ash drive. The system will

1024Supported Software1. Enter the preferred lan-guage and other prefer-ences then click Next.Installing the AHCI Driver During Windows 7 / Win

1034Supported Software3. Click “I accept the license terms” then click Next.4. Click Custom (advanced) to install a new copy of Win-dows

1044Supported Software6. If you are using one opti-cal drive only, take out the Window’s installation disc and then insert the CD that

1054Supported Software11. The system is currently installing Windows. Your computer will restart sev-eral times during the in-stallation.

1064Supported Software1. Click Next to install to the destination folder or click Change Destination folder to select another folder.Adobe

1074Supported SoftwareIntel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Window

1084Supported Software4. After all setup operations are done, click Next.3. Go through the readme document for more installa-tion tips then c

1094Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.1. To start installation, click

111IntroductionI/O ConnectorsBIOSEnergy Efficient DesignDa m ag e Fr e e IntelligenceTemperatureHumidityPCB•2connectorsfor4externalUSB2.0/1.1

1104Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new sof

1114Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer no

1124Supported SoftwareLAN DriversTo install the driver, click “Realtek LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click Install to begin the installation.

1134Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for Windows The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperatu

1144Supported Software3. Click Install to begin the installation.4. After completing installa-tion, click Finish.

1154Supported Software1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.2. Read the Warning informa-tion carefully then click

1164Supported Software3. Read the license agreement then click Yes.4. Go through the readme d o c u m e n t f o r s y s t e m requireme

1174Supported SoftwareF6 Floppy Configuration UtilityYou need to prepare an AHCI driver oppy diskette that you will need when you install

1184Supported SoftwareInstalling the AHCI Driver During Windows XP InstallationThe AHCI driver must be installed during Windows XP installation. This

1194Supported SoftwareMicrosoft DirectX 9.0C Driver To install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the

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

1204Supported SoftwareAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.3To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.1. Click Next to install t

121AWatchdog TimerAppendix A - Watchdog TimerWatchdog TimerThe following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Wat

122AWatchdog Timer NEWIODELAY mov dx, SuperIo_DAT_Port in al, dx NEWIODELAYendMmSuperio_LDN_Select Macro LDN mSuperio_Set_Reg 07h, LDNendM

123AWatchdog Timer; PLED mode register, WDTO time unit as second, Keyboard reset when WDTO time out mSuperio_GetSet_Reg 0F5h, 11110111b,

B124System Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a

B125System 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

C126TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter wit

C127TroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.2. Move

C128TroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.2.

C129TroubleshootingSystem Board1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, p

113IntroductionGigabit LANThe Realtek RTL8111C PCI Express Gigabit controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.USBThe system board su

114IntroductionWake-On-USBThis function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a sys-tem from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. I

152Hardware InstallationSystem Board LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware Installation1LCD/InverterpowerVGACOM 1LANUSB 0USB 1DC-IN 12VSPI Flash BIOS1Clear CMOS(

162Hardware InstallationSolder SideRealtekALC262IntelICH7M945GSEIntelAtom N270IntelWinbondW83627

172Hardware InstallationSystem MemoryImportant:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boar

182Hardware InstallationInstalling the SODIMM DDR2 Module1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been p

192Hardware InstallationClip6. To seat the module into the socket, apply rm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips

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

202Hardware InstallationJumper SettingsClear CMOS DataIf you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or

212Hardware InstallationJP1 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use

222Hardware InstallationJP3 (for USB 2-3) and JP4 (for USB 0-1) are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting 5V_standby will allow yo

232Hardware InstallationPanel Power Select1-2 On: 12VJ83-4 On: 5V5-6 On: 3.3V(default)J8 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel.Importa

242Hardware InstallationCOM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 SelectJP91-2 On: RS232(default)3-4 On: RS422Full Duplex5-6 On: RS485642531642531642531JP9 is used to c

252Hardware InstallationCOM 1 RS232/Power SelectJP21-3, 2-4 On: RS232 standard(default)3-5, 4-6 On: RS232 with 5V/12V powerJP2DCD-TDRDDTR-GND1 2 3 4 5

262Hardware InstallationPower-on SelectJP5 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on w

272Hardware InstallationRear Panel I/O PortsThe rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:• DC-in12V• 2USBports• LANport• VGAport• COM1

282Hardware InstallationDC-in 12V / Optional 4-pin ATX 12V PowerDC-in 12VThis jack provides maximum of 60W power and is considered a low p

292Hardware InstallationUSB0USB1USB PortsUSB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta-neouslyaccessiblee

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 InstallationWake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse (USB 0-1 and USB 2-3 only)TheWake-On-USBKeyboard/MousefunctionallowsyoutouseaUSBkeyboard

312Hardware InstallationLAN PortThe LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network bymeans of a network hub. BIOS

322Hardware InstallationTheVGAportisusedforconnectingaVGAmonitor.Connectthemonitor’s15-pinD-shell cable connector to the VGA port.

332Hardware InstallationCOM (Serial) PortsDCD-TDRDDTR-GND1 2 3 4 5RTS-RI-DSR-CTS-6 7 8 9COM1isxedatRS232.COM 2’s pin denition will vary

342Hardware InstallationPS/2 PortThe PS/2 port is used to connect a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse by meansof the provided cable.PS/2

352Hardware InstallationI/O ConnectorsS/PDIF ConnectorThe S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIFport m

362Hardware InstallationLVDS LCD Panel ConnectorLCD/Inverter Power ConnectorThe system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by

372Hardware InstallationPins13579111315171921232527293133353739FunctionGNDN.C.N.C.GNDLVDS_Out2+LVDS_Out2-GNDLVDS_Out1+LVDS_Out1-GNDLVDS_Out0+LVDS_Ou

382Hardware InstallationDigital I/O ConnectorThe Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external devicethat is connected

392Hardware InstallationSATA (Serial ATA) ConnectorSATA117RXNGNDTXPTXNGNDRXPGND+5VGround+12VGround14PeripheralpowerTheSerialATAconnectorisused

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

402Hardware InstallationCooling Fan ConnectorThe fan connector is used to connect a cooling fan. The cooling fan will provide adequatea

412Hardware InstallationFront Audio Connector 1Mic2-LLine2-RFront_IO_SenseGNDN.C.Key210Mic2-JDLine2-JD9Mic2-RLine2-LThefrontaudioconnectorallowsy

422Hardware InstallationFront Panel ConnectorFrontpanelHDD-LED - HDD LEDThisLEDwilllightwhentheharddriveisbeingaccessed.RESET SW - Reset Sw

432Hardware InstallationExpansion SlotMiniPCITheMini PCIslot is usedto installa MiniPCI card. MiniPCI cardis a small formfactor

442Hardware InstallationThe lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is anauxiliarysourceofpowerwhenthem

452Hardware InstallationCompactFlash SocketCompactFlashsocketTheCompactFlashTMsocketisusedforinsertingaCompactFlashTMcard.Compact-FlashTM

463BIOS SetupThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the ba-sic level of communication between the pro

473BIOS SetupDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month disp

483BIOS SetupIDE HDD Auto-Detection Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen. IDE Chann

493BIOS SetupHeadThis eld displays the number of read/write heads.PrecompThis eld displays the number of cylinders at which to change the

15IntroductionI/O Connectors ... 35S/PDIF Connector ...

503BIOS SetupBase MemoryDisplays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is

513BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS FeaturesThe Advanced BIOS Features allows you to congure your system for basic op-eration. Some entries are

523BIOS SetupPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityCPU FeatureItem HelpMenu Level ↑↓: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: ExitF5:

533BIOS SetupVirus WarningThis eld protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. When this eld is enabled, t

543BIOS SetupQuick Power On Self TestThis eld speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the system. When Enabled, the BIOS

553BIOS SetupTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec)This eld allows you to select the rate at which the keys are accelerated.Typematic Delay (Msec)This eld all

563BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesThis section gives you functions to congure the system based on the specic features of the chip

573BIOS SetupCAS Latency TimeThis eld is used to select the local memory clock periods. DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This eld is used to select the

583BIOS SetupPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityPCI Express Root Port Func PCI Express Port 1 PCI-E Compliancy ModeItem HelpMenu Level A

593BIOS SetupBoot DisplayThis eld is used to select the type of display to use when the system boots.CRT Select this option if you want the system to

16IntroductionInstalling the AHCI Driver During Windows XP Installation ... 118Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver ...

603BIOS SetupIntegrated PeripheralsOnChip IDE DeviceMove the cursor to this eld and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.Phoenix - A

613BIOS SetupIDE HDD Block ModeEnabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the

623BIOS SetupOn-Chip Serial ATADisabledDisables the onboard SATA.Auto The system will detect the existing SATA and IDE drives then automat

633BIOS SetupPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityOnboard DeviceItem HelpMenu Level ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Valu

643BIOS SetupUSB Device SettingMove the cursor to this eld and press <Enter>. The following screen will ap-pear.Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup

653BIOS SetupUSB Mouse FunctionDue to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacy USB mouse (in DOS mode) is by default set to D

663BIOS SetupPower On Function This eld allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. Keyboard 98When this

673BIOS SetupHot Key Power OnThis eld is used to select a function key that you would like to use to pow-er-on the system. Onboard Ser

683BIOS SetupPower Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to congure your system to most ef-fectively save energy. ACPI Fu

693BIOS SetupSoft-Off by PWR-BTTNThis eld allows you to select the method of powering off your system.Delay 4 Sec.Regardless of whether the Power Man

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 SetupDate (of Month) Alarm 0The system will power-on everyday according to the time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” eld.1-31Se

713BIOS SetupPnP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section shows how to congure the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it

723BIOS SetupIRQ Resources Move the cursor to this eld and press <Enter>. Set each system interrupt to either PCI Device or Reser

733BIOS SetupPC Health StatusPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityPC Health StatusItem HelpMenu Level ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General He

743BIOS SetupCPU Fan Tolerance ValueThis eld is used to select the tolerance value of the CPU’s temperature. The op-tions are 1, 2, 3, 4 and

753BIOS SetupFrequency/Voltage ControlPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityFrequency/Voltage ControlItem HelpMenu Level ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Sel

763BIOS SetupLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsThe “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values per-manently stored in the ROM chips

773BIOS SetupLoad Optimized DefaultsThe “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the default val

783BIOS SetupSet Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password w

793BIOS SetupSet User PasswordIf you want another user to have access only to your system but not to setup, set a user’s password w

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

803BIOS SetupSave & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>. Type “

813BIOS SetupExit Without SavingWhen you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit With-out Saving” and press <Enter>. T

823BIOS SetupTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS le and a ash utility, AWD-FLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support

833BIOS Setup6. The following will appear. Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N) This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your syst

844Supported SoftwareChapter 4 - Supported Software The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applic

854Supported Software2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.Intel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installa

864Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for system re-quirements and installation tips then click Next.5. After completing

874Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to in-st

884Supported Software4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con-tinue.3. Go through the readme document for system re-qu

894Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new soft

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

904Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”

914Supported SoftwareLAN DriversTo install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click Install to begin the installation.3. After

924Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for Windows The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperatur

934Supported Software4. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.3. Click Next to add the pro-gram icon to the Prog

944Supported Software6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the utility to

954Supported SoftwareUsing the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility1. On your desktop, right-click the Hardware Doctor icon and then select Prop

964Supported Software4. You can now access the utility.

974Supported Software1. Setup is now ready to in-stall the utility. Click Next.Intel Matrix Storage Manager UtilityIntel Matrix Storage Manag

984Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for system re-quirements and installation tips then click Next.5. Click “Yes, I want

994Supported Software6. Run the Intel Matrix Stor-age Console utility to view the hard drives’ congura-tion.