Dfi NP102-N16C User Manual

NP102-N16CSystem BoardUser’s Manual935-NP1021-000GA14400016

110IntroductionI/O ConnectorsBIOSEnergy Efficient DesignDa m ag e Fr e e IntelligenceTemperatureHumidityPCB•1CompactFlashsocket•2connectorsfor

1004Supported Software1. Setup is now ready to in-stall the utility. Click Next.Intel Matrix Storage Manager UtilityIntel Matrix Storage Mana

1014Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for system re-quirements and installation tips then click Next.5. Click “Yes, I wan

1024Supported Software6. Run the Intel Matrix Stor-age Console utility to view the hard drives’ congura-tion.

1034Supported SoftwareF6 Floppy Configuration UtilityYou need to prepare an AHCI driver oppy diskette that you will need when you install

1044Supported Software4. Right click on the files, select “Send To” and then select the oppy drive or USB ash drive. The system will

1054Supported Software1. Enter the preferred lan-guage and other prefer-ences then click Next.Installing the AHCI Driver During Windows 7 / Win

1064Supported Software3. Click “I accept the license terms” then click Next.4. Click Custom (advanced) to install a new copy of Win-dows

1074Supported Software6. If you are using one opti-cal drive only, take out the Window’s installation disc and then insert the CD that

1084Supported Software11. The system is currently installing Windows. Your computer will restart sev-eral times during the in-stallation.

1094Supported Software1. Click Next to install to the destination folder or click Change Destination folder to select another folder.Adobe

111IntroductionFeatures Watchdog TimerThe Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the sys-tem at the set time interv

1104Supported SoftwareIntel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Window

1114Supported Software4. After all setup operations are done, click Next.3. Go through the readme document for more installa-tion tips then c

1124Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.1. To start installation, click

1134Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new sof

1144Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer no

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

1164Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for Windows The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperatu

1174Supported Software3. Click Install to begin the installation.4. After completing installa-tion, click Finish.

1184Supported Software1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.2. Read the Warning informa-tion carefully then click

1194Supported 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

112IntroductionS/PDIFS/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital audio sig-nals to a device without having

1204Supported SoftwareF6 Floppy Configuration UtilityYou need to prepare an AHCI driver oppy diskette that you will need when you install

1214Supported SoftwareInstalling the AHCI Driver During Windows XP InstallationThe AHCI driver must be installed during Windows XP installation. This

1224Supported SoftwareMicrosoft DirectX 9.0C Driver To install, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the

1234Supported SoftwareAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.3To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.1. Click Next to install t

124ANLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation GuidenLitenLite is an application program that allows you to cu

125ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive.5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appea

126ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide7. Click Next.8. In the Task Selection dia-log box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.

127ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide9. Click Insert and then se-lect Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click

128ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI con-tr

129ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation.14. Whe

113IntroductionWake-On-PS/2This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. Important:The 5V_stan

130ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide15. To create an image, se-lect the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Nex

131ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide17. You have finished cus-tomizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish.   Enter the BIOS

132ANLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAHCITheinstallationstepsbelowwillguideyouinconguringyourSATAdrivetoAHCImode.1. EntertheBIOSuti

133ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide5. In the Hardware UpdateWizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next.6. Select “In

134ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide8. Click “Have Disk”.9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.infand then click Open.10. Select the appropriate AHCI Con

135ANLITE and AHCI Installation Guide11. A warning message ap-peared because the se-lected SATA controller did not match your hardware de

136BWatchdog TimerAppendix B - Watchdog TimerWatchdog TimerThe following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Wat

137BWatchdog Timer NEWIODELAY mov dx, SuperIo_DAT_Port in al, dx NEWIODELAYendMmSuperio_LDN_Select Macro LDN mSuperio_Set_Reg 07h, LDNendM

138BWatchdog Timer; PLED mode register, WDTO time unit as second, Keyboard reset when WDTO time out mSuperio_GetSet_Reg 0F5h, 11110111b,

C139System Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a

142Hardware InstallationSystem Board LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware InstallationVGAPS/2 MousePS/2 KB1COM 4Standby LEDCOM 1COM 2LAN 1USB 1USB 0LAN 2USB 3US

C140System 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

D141TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter wit

D142TroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.2. Move

D143TroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.2.

D144TroubleshootingSystem Board1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, p

152Hardware InstallationImportant:When the Standby LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the P

162Hardware InstallationNote:The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are

172Hardware Installation7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down rmly until it is completely seat-ed in the socket. 6. Grasping the

182Hardware InstallationJumper SettingsClear CMOS DataIf you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or

192Hardware InstallationJP1 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use

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202Hardware InstallationJP2 (for USB 0-3) and JP4 (for USB 4-7) are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting 5V_standby will allow yo

212Hardware InstallationPanel Power Select1-2 On: 12VJ133-4 On: 5V 5-6 On: 3.3V(default)J13 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel.Impo

222Hardware InstallationCompactFlash Card SettingJP731 231 22-3 On: Slave1-2 On: Master(default) JP7 is used to set the CompactFlash card to Master o

232Hardware InstallationCOM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 SelectJP9 for COM21-2 On: RS232(default)3-4 On: RS422Full Duplex5-6 On: RS485JP9 and JP11 are

242Hardware InstallationCOM 3 RS232/Power SelectJP10JP10COM 362516425316425311-3, 2-4 On: RS232 standard(default)3-5 (12V), 4-6 (5V) On: RS232 with po

252Hardware InstallationPower-on SelectJP8 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on w

262Hardware 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•

272Hardware 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

282Hardware InstallationCOM (Serial) PortsCOM1COM2COM4COM3COM 1 and COM 2’spin denition will vary according to JP11 and JP9’ssettin

292Hardware InstallationTheVGAportisusedforconnectingaVGAmonitor.Connectthemonitor’s15-pinD-shell cable connector to the VGA port.

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 InstallationRJ45 LAN PortsThe LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network bymeansofanetworkhub.

312Hardware InstallationUSB PortsUSB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta-neouslyaccessibleexternalPl

322Hardware InstallationWake-On-USB Keyboard/MouseTheWake-On-USBKeyboard/MousefunctionallowsyoutouseaUSBkeyboardorUSBmouseto wake up

332Hardware InstallationAudio Rear AudioThesystemboardisequippedwith3audiojacks.Ajackisaone-holeconnectinginterfaceforinsertingaplu

342Hardware InstallationBIOS SettingCongure the onboard audio in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnboardDevice”section)oftheBIOS.

352Hardware InstallationI/O ConnectorsCD-in Internal Audio ConnectorThe CD-in connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV

362Hardware InstallationS/PDIF ConnectorThe S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIFport may be mounte

372Hardware InstallationLVDS LCD Panel ConnectorLCD/Inverter Power ConnectorThe system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by

382Hardware InstallationPins13579111315171921232527293133353739FunctionGNDLVDS_Out3+LVDS_Out3-GNDLVDS_Out2+LVDS_Out2-GNDLVDS_Out1+LVDS_Out1-GNDLVDS_Ou

392Hardware InstallationDigital I/O ConnectorThe Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external devicethatisconnected

14IntroductionTable of ContentsCopyright �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2Trademarks ������

402Hardware InstallationThe Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect oneendoftheSerialATA cable to a

412Hardware InstallationIDE ConnectorImportant: WedonotrecommendusingIDEdevicesandCFcardatthesametime.The IDE connector is used to

422Hardware InstallationImportant:Ifyou encounteredproblems while using an ATAPI CD-ROMdrive thatisset in Master mode, please set th

432Hardware InstallationCooling Fan ConnectorThe fan connector is used to connect a cooling fan. The cooling fan will provideadequatea

442Hardware InstallationChassis Instrusion Connector The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chas-sis intr

452Hardware InstallationUse a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 2.0. Connect a 24-pin ATX

462Hardware InstallationThis LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates thatthere is power on the syst

472Hardware InstallationFront Panel ConnectorsHDD-LED - HDD LEDThis LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.RESET SW - Reset SwitchThis s

482Hardware InstallationExpansion SlotsPCIPCI Express x1 InstallPCIExpresscardssuchasnetworkcardsorothercardsthatcomplytothePCIExpress

492Hardware InstallationThe lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is anauxiliarysourceofpowerwhenthem

15IntroductionI/O Connectors ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35CD-in Internal Audio Connector �����������

502Hardware InstallationCompactFlash SocketCompactFlashsocketTheCompactFlashTMsocketisusedforinsertingaCompactFlashTMcard.Compact-FlashTM

513BIOS SetupThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the ba-sic level of communication between the pro

523BIOS SetupDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month disp

533BIOS SetupIDE HDD Auto-Detection Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen. IDE Chann

543BIOS SetupHeadThis eld displays the number of read/write heads.PrecompThis eld displays the number of cylinders at which to change the

553BIOS SetupBase MemoryDisplays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is

563BIOS SetupAdvanced BIOS FeaturesThe Advanced BIOS Features allows you to congure your system for basic op-eration. Some entries are

573BIOS SetupPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityCPU FeatureItem HelpMenu Level ↑↓: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: ExitF5:

583BIOS SetupVirus WarningThis eld protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. When this eld is enabled, t

593BIOS SetupQuick Power On Self TestThis eld speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the system. When Enabled, the BIOS

16IntroductionAbout this ManualAn electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD

603BIOS SetupTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec)This eld allows you to select the rate at which the keys are accelerated.Typematic Delay (Msec)This eld all

613BIOS SetupAdvanced Chipset FeaturesThis section gives you functions to congure the system based on the specic features of the chip

623BIOS 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

633BIOS SetupPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityPCI Express Root Port Func PCI Express Port 1 PCI-E Compliancy ModeItem HelpMenu Level A

643BIOS SetupBoot DisplayThis eld is used to select the type of display to use when the system boots.Auto Automatically detects the connected display

653BIOS SetupIntegrated PeripheralsOnChip IDE DeviceMove the cursor to this eld and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.Phoenix - A

663BIOS 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

673BIOS SetupOn-Chip Serial ATADisabledDisables the onboard SATA.Auto The system will detect the existing SATA and IDE drives then automat

683BIOS SetupPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityOnboard DeviceItem HelpMenu Level ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General Help+/-/PU/PD: Valu

693BIOS SetupUSB Device SettingMove the cursor to this eld and press <Enter>. The following screen will ap-pear.Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup

17IntroductionStatic Electricity PrecautionsIt is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even b

703BIOS 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

713BIOS 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

723BIOS SetupHot Key Power OnThis eld is used to select a function key that you would like to use to pow-er-on the system. PWRON After

733BIOS SetupPower Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to congure your system to most ef-fectively save energy. ACPI Fu

743BIOS 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

753BIOS 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

763BIOS SetupPnP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section shows how to congure the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it

773BIOS SetupIRQ Resources Move the cursor to this eld and press <Enter>. Set each system interrupt to either PCI Device or Reser

783BIOS SetupPC Health StatusPhoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup UtilityPC Health StatusItem HelpMenu Level ↑↓→←: Move Enter: Select F1: General He

793BIOS SetupLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsThe “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values per-manently stored in the ROM chips

18IntroductionAbout the PackageThe system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact

803BIOS SetupLoad Optimized DefaultsThe “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the default val

813BIOS SetupSet Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password w

823BIOS SetupSet User PasswordIf you want another user to have access only to your system but not to setup, set a user’s password w

833BIOS SetupSave & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>. Type “

843BIOS SetupExit Without SavingWhen you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit With-out Saving” and press <Enter>. T

853BIOS SetupTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS le and a ash utility, AWD-FLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support

863BIOS Setup6. The following will appear. Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N) This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your syst

874Supported SoftwareChapter 4 - Supported Software The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applic

884Supported Software2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.Intel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installa

894Supported Software3. Go through the readme document for system re-quirements and installation tips then click Next.5. After completing

19IntroductionProcessorChipsetSystem MemoryExpansion SlotsGraphicsAudioLANSerial ATAIDE Rear Panel I/O PortsChapter 1 - Introduction•Intel® AtomTM

904Supported SoftwareIntel Graphics DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.1. Setup is now ready to in-st

914Supported Software4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con-tinue.3. Go through the readme document for system re-qu

924Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new soft

934Supported SoftwareAudio DriversTo install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”

944Supported SoftwareLAN DriversTo install the driver, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 2. Click Install to begin the installation.3. After

954Supported SoftwareHardware Monitor for Windows The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperatur

964Supported Software4. After completing instal-lation, click Finish to exit setup.3. Click Next to add the pro-gram icon to the Prog

974Supported Software6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the utility to

984Supported SoftwareUsing the Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility1. On your desktop, right-click the Hardware Doctor icon and then select Prop

994Supported Software4. You can now access the utility.