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MITX-6890 Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard
User Manual V1.2
Content Chpater 1 Product Introduction......................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Specification .............................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Installation Instruction ...................................................................................................4
2.1 Interfaces Location & Dimension.............................................................................................4
2.2 Installation Steps ......................................................................................................................6
2.3 Install SO-DIMM.......................................................................................................................7
2.4 Jumper Settings .......................................................................................................................7
2.4.1 CMOS Clear/Hold Jumper Setting(JCC) .........................................................................7
2.4.2 COM2 Jumper Setting(J7, J8, J9) ...................................................................................8
2.4.3 PCI Device Rated Voltage Select Jumper Setting(J5)....................................................9
2.5 Interfaces Description ............................................................................................................10
2.5.1 SATA & SATA Power Interface(SATA1, SATA2, J6) ......................................................10
2.5.2 CF Card Slot(Compact Flash) .......................................................................................12
2.5.3 Serial Port(COM1,COM2) ..............................................................................................12
2.5.4 Display(VGA,TV-OUT, HDMI, DVI, LVDS) ....................................................................13
2.5.5 LVDS Backlight Control(J1) ...........................................................................................15
2.5.6 USB & LAN(USB_LAN1,USB_LAN2,USB_1,USB_2) ..................................................16
2.5.7 Keyboard & Mouse Connector(PS/2) ............................................................................18
2.5.8 IRDA(IRDA) ....................................................................................................................19
2.5.9 GPIO(GPIO) ...................................................................................................................19
2.5.10 Power Connector (PWR) ..................................................................................................20
2.5.11 FAN Connector(GMCHFAN, CPUFAN) .......................................................................20
2.5.12 Audio (AUDIO1) ................................................................................................................21
2.5.13 Front Panel Connector(JFP)........................................................................................21
2.5.14 SO-DIMM Slot(SO-DIMM1, SO-DIMM2).....................................................................23
2.5.15 PCI Slot .............................................................................................................................23
2.5.16 Battery(BAT) .................................................................................................................23
2.5.17 Mini PCIE(MINI_PCIE1, MINI_PCIE2,J3,J4) ..............................................................23
Chpater 3 BIOS SETUP ............................................................................................................25
AMI BIOS Flash............................................................................................................................25
AMI BIOS Description ..................................................................................................................25
BIOS Setup...................................................................................................................................25
3.1 Main Menu..............................................................................................................................26
3.2 Advanced Menu .....................................................................................................................27
3.2.1 CPU Configuration ..............................................................................................................28
3.2.2 IDE Configuration................................................................................................................29
3.2.3 Supper IO Configuration .....................................................................................................31
3.2.4 Hardware Health Configuration ..........................................................................................32
3.2.5 ACPI Configuration .............................................................................................................33
3.2.6 AHCI Configuration .............................................................................................................35
3.2.7 ASF Configuration...............................................................................................................37
3.2.8 Intel AMT Configuration ......................................................................................................37
3.2.9 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ................................................................................................39
3.2.10 Intel VT-d Configuration ....................................................................................................40
3.2.11 MPS Configuration ............................................................................................................41
3.2.12 PCI Express Configuration ...............................................................................................41
3.2.13 Smbios Configuration .......................................................................................................43
3.2.14 Remote Access Configuration ..........................................................................................44
3.2.15 USB Configuration ............................................................................................................45
3.3 PCI PnP Menu........................................................................................................................48
3.4 Boot Menu ..............................................................................................................................51
3.4.1 Boot Setting Configuration..................................................................................................52
3.4.2 Boot Device Priority ............................................................................................................54
3.4.3 Hard Disk Drives .................................................................................................................55
3.5 Security Menu ........................................................................................................................56
3.6 Chipset Menu .........................................................................................................................57
3.6.1 North Bridge Configuration .................................................................................................58
3.6.2 South Bridge Chipset Configuration ...................................................................................60
3.7 Exit Menu................................................................................................................................62
Appendix.......................................................................................................................................64
Appendix 1. Watchdog Programming Guide...............................................................................64
Appendix 2. Glossary ...................................................................................................................64
Chapter 1. Product Introduction
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Overview MITX-6890 is a Mini-ITX motherboard based on Intel GM45+ICH9EM chipset, onboard
Intel Penryn / Core 2 Duo / Celeron M processors. 2x DDR3 800/1066 SO-DIMM , up to 4GB
each. Northbridge integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphic controller, offering
DVI/VGA,HDMI,LVDS,TV-OUT,VGA display output. System utilizes INTEL IEGD (Intel
Embedded Graphics Drivers), integrating multiple display interfaces in one BIOS and system.
12V-DC single supply, combined with the industrial level cooling design, one-key recovery
function, and Intelligent Driver Management Technology, to offer the perfect solution to the
embedded applications in the industries such as telecommunication control, media player,
advertising, LED large screen control, industrial control, banking, AFC, automobile, interactive
client, military, etc.
1.2 Product Specification Form factor
●Low power Mini-ITX Motherboard
Dimension
●170mm X 170mm(L×W)
Processor
● Socket 479. Intel Penryn / Core 2 Duo / Celeron M
Chipset
●Northbridge: Intel®GM45
●Southbridge: Intel ®ICH9EM
Display
●GPU: Intel®GM45 integrated Intel® GMA 4500MHD graphic controller
●VGA: Standard DB15 interface
●DVI/VGA(Alternative): display resolution up to 1920*1080
●HDMI: Standard HDMI, with resolution up to 1920*1080
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●LVDS: Adopt GM45 chipset offer LVDS signal. CRT & LVDS support async dual display
●TV-OUT: 2x3 Pin TV display output
System Memory
●2x dual channel DDR3 SO-DIMM slots
●Support DDR3 800/1066MHz , up to 4GB each
Storage
●2x Serial ATAII ports
●Compact Flash: 50Pin Socket(support DMA mode)
●1x MINI-PCIE SSD(optional)
LAN
●Adopt INTEL82567LM/82574L LAN chip
●2x Gigabit Ethernet
●2x standard RJ45
●82567LM Ethernet port supports Intel AMT 4.0 remote management
Audio
●Adopt ALC888 audio chip. Line out, Mic-in
●Rear panel with 2x(L+R)Speak out, MIC-IN
USB
●8x USB2.0 port
● Rear panel with 2x double layer USB ports(LAN is the same). 4x standard USB ports
●2x 2*5Header interface, able to be converted into 4x standard USB ports.
I/O
●Adopt Winbond W83627DHG-P I/O chip
●Support 2x COM. COM1( DB9) supports RS232; COM2 (IDC10) supports RS232\422\485.
●Standard PS/2 keyboard/Mouse connector
●1x IrDA
●GPIO
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Expansions
●Provide 1x standard PCI port, expanded to 2x PCI port with a PCI adapter card
●2x standard Mini-PCIE ports.Mini-PCIE1 support Mini SSD and standard Mini-PCIE (optional).
Power Supply
●12V DC single supply
Watchdog
●Support system reset function
BIOS
●8Mb/32Mb SPI Flash BIOS
●Support ACPI power management
Environment
●Operating Temperature: 0-60℃
●Storage Temperature: -40-85℃
●Operating Humidity: 5%-95%
Chapter 2. Installation Instructions
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 2.1 Interfaces Location & Dimension Following picture is illustrates the interfaces location and dimensions of MITX-6890. Please
pay attention to the installation steps. Improper installation of some components will lead to
system failure.
Note: When installing the board, please wear anti-static gloves in case of any
electostatic damage caused during the installation.
MITX-6890 Front Panel Interfaces Location
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MITX-6890 Rear Panel Interfaces Location
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MITX-6890 Dimension Diagram
2.2 Installation Steps Please refer to the following steps to install your computer:
1. Adjust the jumpers onboard according to the user manual
2. Install SO-DIMM
3. Install Expansion Cards
4. Connect all signal cables, power cable, panel control circuit and power adapter
5. Start the computer and finish BIOS settings
Key components of this motherboard are Integrated circuit, and these components could be easily damaged by electrostatic influence. So, before installing this unit, please
always keep the following precautions in mind:
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1. Hold the board by edges, don’t touch any components or plug and socket pins
2.Wear anti-static gloves/wrist strap while touching the integrated circuit components, such as
CPU, RAM, etc.
3.Put those unused or uninstalled components in static shielding bags or trays
4.Please first check the power switch is off before connecting the power plug
2.3 Install SO-DIMM Onboard 2x DDR3 667/800/1066MHz SO-DIMM Slots. Pleaser keep following two points in
mind when installing the memory bank:
1. First, please algin the memory notch with the alignment mark on the socket and press the
memory bank slowly into the socket.
2. Please choose the proper memory bank that matches your motherboard
2.4 Jumper Setting Please refer to following instructions to do jumper settings before installing your hardware
devices.
Remark: How to identify the PIN1 of all jumpers and interfaces: Please observe the word mark
on the side of the plug socket, which will be a “1” or bold line or triangular symbol; And please
look at the back of PCB, each with a square shape will be the PIN 1; and all the jumpers’ PIN1
have a white arrow on the side.
2.4.1 CMOS Clear/Hold Jumper Setting(JCC)
CMOS is powered by the onboard button cell. Clear CMOS will lead to permanent elimination
of previous system settings and back to the original system setting (factory default).
Steps:(1)Turn off the computer and disconnect the power supply
(2)Use Jumper Cap JCC Pin1-2 short for 5~6 sec. Then restore the default setting with
Pin2-3 connected
(3)Turn on the computer, then press “DEL” key to enter BIOS setting and reload
optimized defaults.
(4)Save and Exit
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Setting JCC
1-2 Clear CMOS, BIOS back to the initialization
(factory default)
2-3 Normal Status (default)
Do not clear CMOS when the computor is power on, otherwise, it will cause damage to the motherboard!
2.4.2 COM2 Jumper Setting(J7,J8,J9)
J7,J8,J9 jumpers are used to setup the transmission mode of COM2. COM2 support RS
232/RS422/RS485. System default RS232. Users can select the settings based on actual
needs.
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2.4.3 PCI Device Rated Voltage Select Jumper Setting(J5)
When selecting the PCI device, please first check its rated power voltage. J5 jumper is used to
select PCI device rated power voltage.
COM2 RS232(default) COM2 RS422 COM2 RS485
J7 3-5 4-6 J7 1-3 2-4 J7 1-3 2-4
J8 3-5 4-6 J8 1-3 2-4 J8 1-3 2-4
J9 1-2 J9 3-4 J9 5-6 7-8
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Setting J5
1-2 5V
2-3 3.3V
2.5 Interfaces Description
Please read the following instructions carefully before you connecting the external connectors in case of any damage caused to the motherboard.
2.5.1 SATA & SATA Power Interface(SATA1, SATA2, J6)
Board provides 2x SATA ports with transmission rate up to 300MB/s. SATA power interface
provides power to the board with an adapter cable
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SATA :
Pin Signal Name
1 GND
2 SATA_TXP
3 SATA_TXN
4 GND
5 SATA_RXN
6 SATA_RXP
7 GND
J6(SATA Power Interface):
Pin Signal Name
1 +12V
2 GND
3 VCC
4 GND
5 VCC3
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2.5.2 CF Card Slot(Compact Flash) Board rear panel provides one 50Pin CF card slot.
2.5.3 Serial Ports(COM1,COM2) Board provides 2x serial ports. One standard port COM1 (DB9) and one 2×5PIN port COM2.
COM2 is to be converted to standard DB9 interface to connect external devices. Users can
select to open or close the serial ports or select its IRQ or I/O Address by BIOS setting.
COM1 & COM2 support RS232. COM2 also support RS422/485. Users can select the COM2
transmission mode through BIOS setting. Details please refer to Chapter 2-.4.2“COM2 Jumper
Setting”.
COM1:
Pin Signal Name Signal Description
1 DCD Data carry detect
2 RXD RX data
3 TXD TX data
4 DTR Data terminal ready
5 GND Grounding
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6 DSR Data setting ready
7 RTS Request to send
8 CTS Clear to send
9 RI Ring indicate
COM2 set as RS232/RS422/RS485, Pins defined as below:
RS485 RS422 RS232 Pin RS232 RS422 RS485
DATA- TX- DCD 1 2 RXD TX+ DATA+
NC RX+ TXD 3 4 DTR RX- NC
GND GND GND 5 6 DSR NC NC
NC NC RTS 7 8 CTS NC NC
NC NC RI 9
2.5.4 Display(VGA, TV-OUT, HDMI, DVI, LVDS)
VGA:
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 RED 6 GND 11 NC
2 GREEN 7 GND 12 SDA
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3 BLUE 8 GND 13 HSYNC
4 NC 9 +5V 14 VSYNC
5 GND 10 GND 15 5VDDCK
TV-OUT:
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
TV_DACA_OUT 1 2 GND
TV_DACB_OUT 3 4 GND
TV_DACC_OUT 5 6 GND
HDMI: Standard HDMI display output
DV:
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
TDC2# 1 2 TDC2
GND 3 4 NC
NC 5 6 SC-DDC
SD-DDC 7 8 NC
TDC1# 9 10 TDC1
GND 11 12 NC
NC 13 14 VCC
GND 15 16 HP-DETECT
TDC0# 17 18 TDC0
GND 19 20 NC
NC 21 22 GND
TLC 23 24 TLC#
GND 25 26 GND
NC 27 28 NC
LVDS:
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
VDD 1 2 VDD
GND 3 4 GND
LDC0# 5 6 LDC4#
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LDC0 7 8 LDC4
GND 9 10 GND
LDC1# 11 12 LDC5#
LDC1 13 14 LDC5
GND 15 16 GND
LDC2# 17 18 LDC6#
LDC2 19 20 LDC6
GND 21 22 GND
LL1C# 23 24 LL2C#
LL1C 25 26 LL2C
GND 27 28 GND
SD_DDC 29 30 SC_DDC
GND 31 32 GND
LDC3# 33 34 LDC7#
LDC3 35 36 LDC7
GND 37 38 GND
NC 39 40 NC
2.5.5 LVDS Backlight Control(J1)
J1 jumper is used to adjust LVDS baklight brightness.
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J1:
Pin Signal Name
1 +12V
2 L_BKLTEN
3 GND
4 L_BKLTCTL
5 VCC
2.5.6 USB_LAN(USB_LAN1,USB_LAN2,USB_1,USB_2)
Board provides 8x USB2.0 ports. 2x RJ-45 network interfaces. USB_LAN1& USB_LAN2
consists of 2x standard USB2.0 and 1x 10/100/1000Mb RJ45 port respectively.
USB_1,USB_2 are converted to connect 4x standard USB socket, transmitting the 2x 5Pin
USB signal to standard USB socket with an adapter cable. The RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port has
LED lights on both sides of its interface. The yellow one indicates data transmission status. The
green one indicates network link status.
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RJ45 PORT LED Status:
LILED(GREEN) Function ACTLED(YELLOW) Function
On Effective Link Flash Data transferring
Off No link/Close Off No data
Standard USB:
Pin Signal Name
1 +5V
2 USB DATA-
3 USB DATA+
4 GND
USB_1.USB_2:
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
+5V 1 2 GND USB DATA- 3 4 GND
USB DATA+ 5 6 USB DATA+
GND 7 8 USB DATA-
GND 9 10 +5V
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2.5.7 Keyboard/Mouse Connector (PS/2)
PS/2 is the keyboard/Mouse Connector on board rear panel. Uses can use PS/2 to connect to
corresponding ports( the green one is the mouse port, the purple one is the keyboard port).
MS:
Pin Signal Name
7 +5V
8 GND
9 NC
10 MS_DAT A
11 MS_CLK
12 NC
KB:
Pin Signal Name
1 +5V
2 GND
3 NC
4 KB_DATA
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5 KB_CLK
6 NC
2.5.8 IRDA(IRDA)
Board provides one IRDA module connector, supporting IRDA1.0 SIR/ASK-IR protocol.
Pin Signal Name
1 +5V
2 NC
3 IRRX
4 GND
5 IRTX
2.5.9 GPIO(GPIO)
GPIO:
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
SIO_GP36 1 2 VCC
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SIO_GP37 3 4 SIO_GP35
SIO_GP20 5 6 SIO_GP34
SIO_GP21 7 8 SIO_GP31
GND 9 10 SIO_GP30
2.5.10 Power Connector (PWR)
MITX-6890 provides 12V single supply
PWR:
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
GND 1 3 +12V
GND 2 4 +12V
2.5.11 FAN Connector(GMCHFAN, CPUFAN) Board provides 2x 3Pin FAN Connectors(CPUFAN is the CPU Fan connector; GMCHFAN is
the system fan connector). Please keep the following 2 points in mind when using the fan
connectors:
(1)FAN electric current ≤350mA(4.2W,12V)
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(2) Please make sure the fan cable matches the socket connecting cable. Power cord(red)is
in the middle. The GND (black).FAN rotate output pulse signal cable(other color). If the fan
without rotating speed detect system, this pin output up to 12V, which will damage the
board.Recommend to use fans with rotating speed detect function.
FAN Connectors:
Pin Signal Name
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Speed detect
2.5.12 Audio (AUDIO1)
Onboard audio controller, offering SPEAKER-OUT and MIC-IN function. Users can distinguish
them by color( Blue one is MIC-IN, Green one is SPEAKER-OUT). Mic-in is much closer to
PCB than the SPEAKER-OUT jack.
2.5.13 Front Panel Connector(JFP)
Front panel pin, to connect the front panel function buttons and LED indicators.
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Front Panel Connectors:
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
GRELED+ 1 2 GRELED-
HDD_LED- 3 4 HDD_LED+
GND 5 6 BUZZDATA
RSTBTN 7 8 GND
PWRSW+ 9 10 PWRSW-
Please follow the table below to connect, pay attention to the anode(+) and cathode(-).
Improper connection will lead to system malfunction.
POWER LED
HD LED
BUZZ
RESET BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
1)System Power LED Pins(Pin1-2: PWRLED)
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Connect system power LED cable with these pins.(pin 1 is LED anode)When system is power
on, power LED is on;when system is power off, power LED is off.
2)HD Status LED Pins(Pin 3-4 for HDD LED)
Case panel with one HD status indicating LED. When HD read and write, the LED will flash,
indicating the device is working. Connect the LED cable to the LED pins ( Pin3 is LED anode).
3)Reset Button Pins(Pin 7-8 for RESET )
Connect the RESET button cable to these two pins. When system fails, the reset function can
make the system continue to work without turning on/off the power supply, so as to prolong
system life span.
4)Power on/off button(Pin910 for POWER BUTTON)
Connect the two Pins to the bounce-switch on panel, to connect or disconnect the power.
2.5.14 SO-DIMM(SO-DIMM1, SO-DIMM2) Board front panel and rear panel provide 2x 204Pin DDR3 DIMM, supporting DDRIII
800/1066MHz RAM up to 4GB.
2.5.15 PCI Slot
MITX-6890 provides one standard PCI slot, able to be expanded to 2x PCI slots with an
optional PCI adapter card.
2.5.16 Battery(BAT)
Pin Signal Name
1 Battery+
2 GND
2.5.17 Mini PCIE(MINI_PCIE1, MINI_PCIE2,J3,J4)
Board provides 2x Mini PCIE slots. One on the front panel and one on the rear panel. Users
can use this interface to expand Mini PCIe devices based on actual needs. To indicate Wifi
status by the chosen wireless network. J3/J4 is the indicating LED of MINI PCIe devices.
Pin1-2 is for WWAN. Pin3-4 is for WPAN.
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J3/J4:
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
LED_WWAN# 1 2 VCC3.3SB
LED_WPAN# 3 4 VCC3.3SB
Chapter 3. BIOS SETUP
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP AMI BIOS Flash BIOS functions as a bridge connecting hardware and operating system. Hardware and
software are upgrading all the time, so when your system goes wrong, for example, your
system can not support the newest CPU, you need to upgrade BIOS to keep up with the latest
technology.
AFUDOS.EXE is the FLASH IC program for BIOS to upgrade, which needs to be run in DOS
mode.
Pls use a boot disk to load DOS, then run AFUDOS.EXE to upgrade BIOS( for example: write
XXXX.ROM into FLASH IC )
Order Format:
A:\ Afudos XXXX.rom / P /B /C /N /X
If you need to add other parameters, pls add <space>/? after the order format
Remark:
1. BIOS upgrading is only executed when your system goes wrong.
2. Please use the upgrading program in the CD-ROM provided by us or download the latest
version of the upgrading program on-line
3. Please do not power off or reboot the system when upgrading, otherwise, the BIOS maybe
be damaged or system may not be able to boot again.
4.Please backup your BIOS before upgrading
AMI BIOS Description When the computer is power on, BIOS will conduct self-diagnosis to its hardware on
motherboard and configure hardware parameter, finally the operating system will take control.
BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and O/S. Correct configuration of BIOS
is critical for maintaining system stability and its optimized performance.
BIOS Setup After finishing the self-diagnosis, following message will show on the screen:
DEL->SETUP, pls press DEL,then system will enter BIOS setup interface automatically atfer
doing the IDE detection:
1. Power on or reboot the computer, self-detection information will show:
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2. When message shows as "Press <DEL> to enter setup",pls press <DEL>, then enter into
BIOS SETUP Program.
3. Use the “←↑→↓”to choose the option which your want to modify, press <Enter> and then
the sub-menu.will show.
4. Use the “←↑→↓”and <Enter> to modify the value; press”Enter” to modify BIOS options
that you choose
5. At any time, press<Esc> can go back to the father-menu.
3.1 Main Menu
AMI BIOS(Read Only)
BIOS information: BIOS version, build date and BIOS ID.
Processor(Read Only)
CPU information: processor speed, etc.
System Memory(Read Only)
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System Memory Size.
System Time
System time format: Hour/Minute/Second
System Date
System Date format: Month/Day/Year
3.2 Advanced Menu
Note: Improper configuration of the following part will lead to system malfunction.
Please refer to the user manual to configure your CPU.
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3.2.1 CPU Configuration
Read Only option contains the detailed information of your CPU, including CPU manufacturer,
CPU Model, frequency, L1 cache, L2cache, etc.
Hardware Prefetcher
The CPU will guess what data the current program will require next and fetch it from the cache
before it's needed. If it guesses correctly, this saves processing cycles. If the CPU guesses
wrong, it wastes processing cycles while it recovers and grabs the correct data. Intel has made
Sandy Bridge pretty good at guessing, so leave it enabled.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
[Enabled]: When the CPU retrieves data from the cache, it not only grabs the required data but
also the next area. For a lot of programs, this will once again save processing cycles.
Max CPUID Value Limit
Please set this item as [Enabled] if the system OS doesn’t support the extended CPUID
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function.
Intel(R)Virtualization Tech
Intel virtualization technology enables to run multiple O/S of the same kind or different kind by
using the same physical platform so as to realize the management and allocation of computer
resources, maxmizing the resource utilization,
Execute-Disable Bit Capability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) is a hardware-based security feature that introduced to its new
generation CPU by Intel, which can help reduce system exposure to viruses and malicious
code. EDB allows the processor to classify areas in memory where application code can or
cannot execute. To use Execute Disable Bit you must have Windows XP SP2 operating system
to support this function.
3.2.2 IDE Configuration
SATA#1/ SATA#2 Configuration
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[Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced](SATA#2 without [Compatible] mode)
Configure SATA#1 as
Configure SATA as RAID or AHCI or traditional IDE.
Primary/Secondary Master
IDE devices Master select.
Hard Disk Write Protect
To enable or disable the IDE harddisk write protect function.
[Enabled]: IDE device can not write
[Disabled]: IDE device can write.
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
To appoint a time period for BIOS to search / detect IDE device (by seconds)
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection
Setup detecting ATA(PI)80pin cable: 80pin ATA cable is for Ultra ATA/66, Ultra ATA/100 and
Ultra ATA/133. There are three options available.
Select <Host & Device>: it will consult the cable type used by both IDE controller and IDE
device, which is system default.
Select<Host> it will use the cable type used by IDE controller.
Select <Device> it will use the cable type used by IDE device.
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3.2.3 Supper IO Configuration
Serial Port1/ Port2 Address
To configure serial port1/port2 IRQ and Address. Setting values include [3F8/IRQ4 (default)],
[2F8/ IRQ3], [3E8/ IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [Disabled]. Recommend to select default IRQ and
Address. COM1 and COM2 can not use the same address and IRQ.
Serial Port2 Mode
Serial Port2 Mode Select, including [Normal(default)], [Bi-Directional], [ECP], [EPP],
[ECP&EPP]. The optimum setting is [Normal].
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3.2.4 Hardware Health Configuration
Hardware Health Configuration
This option is for hardware health examination, such as sysrem current temperature, CPU
temperature, the rev of FAN and related voltage.
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3.2.5 ACPI Configuration
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3.2.5.1 General ACPI Configuration
Suspend mode
Suspend mode selection. Different modes with different power consumption.
S1(pos): CPU stops working while other devices are still connected to power supply.
S3(STR): Power is only supplied to system memory.
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3.2.6 AHCI Configuration
AHCI Port0
Move the mouse cursor to “AHCI Port0”and press”Enter”, then following screen will show:
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SATA Port0
System default set as [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T.
S.M.A.R.T.is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various
indicators of reliability, in the hope of anticipating failures.The default set.is recommended.
AHCI Port1,AHCI Port2,AHCI Port3同上。
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3.2.7 ASF Configuration
ASF Support
System default ASF Support [Enabled]. ASF: Alert Standard Format, to enable remote system
access and control in both OS-present and OS-absent environments.
3.2.8 Intel AMT Configuration
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Intel AMT Support
System defaults Intel AMT Support as [Enabled]. Intel® AMT (Active Management Technology)
is a remote control technology, which is integrated into the hardware component of PC based
on Intel® vPro™ platform. Traditional remote control solutions could control a computer only if
the computer's operating system was running and configured. Intel® AMT (Active Management
Technology) removes this limitation and allows the control of a remote computer that is turned
off, has no operating system installed or if its operating system hangs.
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3.2.9 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
Intel TXT Initialization
Intel TXT initialization. System defaults as [Disabled].
Intel TXT: Intel Trusted Execution Technology is a hardware extension to some of Intel's
microprocessors and respective chipsets, intended to provide computer users or system
providers with a higher level of trust and control over computer systems
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3.2.10 Intel VT-d Configuration
Intel VT-d
Intel VT-d (Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O) is the latest part of the Intel
Virtualization Technology hardware architecture. VT-d helps the VMM better utilize hardware by
improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of
manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. VT-d support on Intel platforms
provides the capability to ensure improved isolation of I/O resources for greater reliability,
security, and availability
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3.2.11 MPS Configuration
MPS Revision
Select MPS version. Setting values include vrsion [1.4] and [1.1].
3.2.12 PCI Express Configuration
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3.2.13 Smbios Configuration
Smbios Smi Support
SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support for PnP Func 50h-54h.
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3.2.14 Remote Access Configuration
Remote Access
Remote access support select. System defaults as [Enabled].
Serial port number
Serial port number with its Base address and IRQ including [COM1] and [COM2].
Serial Port Mode
Serial port mode select. Setting values include [115200 8,n,1], [57600 8,n,1], [38400 8,n,1],
[19200 8,n,1], [09600 8,n,1]. Recommend to select the default setting.
Flow Control
Flow control. Setting values include [None],[Hardware] , [Software]. Recommend to use the
default setting.
Redirection After BIOS POST
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Set serial ports redirection function after BIOS POST. Setting values include [Disabled],[Boot
Loader], [Always].
Terminal Type
Terminal Type select. Recommend to select default settings.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
To enable or disable VT/UTF8 combo key support.
Sredir Mermory Display Delay
To set Sredir memory display delay. Setting values include [NO Delay], [Delay 1Sec] ,
[Delay2Sec] , [Delay 4Sec].
3.2.15 USB Configuration
Module Version (Read Only)
Display USB module version
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USB Devices Enabled(Read Only)
Display the USB devices enabled.
Legacy USB Support
To support USB device in DOS mode: such as USB Flash Disk, USB keyboard, please select
<Enabled> or<Auto>.
If not , pls select < Disabled>
USB2.0 Controller Mode
To setup USB2.0 controller mode:
<FullSpeed> : USB port is 1.1 spec.
<HiSpeed>: USB port is 2.0 spec.
BIOS EHCI Hand-off
<Enabled>: When enter OS, BIOS auto close.
<Disabled>:When enter OS, BIOS closed by OS.
Move cursor to ”USB Mass Storage Device Configuration” and press“Enter”, then
following screen will pop up:
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USB Mass Storage Reset Delay
To setup the delay time to reset the USB devices. System defaults as [20Sec]
Emulation Type
To set the emulation type of USB flash disk when it is booting. Three options available: floppy,
HDD or CD-ROM. System defaults as [Auto]
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3.3 PCI PnP Menu
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Note: Improper configuration of the following part will lead to system failures. Please to
configure this part according to the user manual.
Clear NVRAM
To clear NVRAM data or not.
[NO]: to keep NVRAM data
[YES]: to clear NVRAM data
Plug & Play O/S
To select BIOS or the PnP O/S to allocate the interrupt resources in the peripheral devices.
[YES]: O/S will automatically allocate the resources.
If your OS without PnP function, pls set this option as [NO].
PCI Latency Timer
PCI latency timer setting. Unit is PCI clock period.Default as 64
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Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
<Yes>: allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
<No>: no PCI VGA card
Palette Snooping
This option will change the setting of system palette. System defaults as [Disabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster
System default <Disabled>: not allow Motherboard to use BusMaster port or DMA/33 port.
If motherboard support PCI IDE BusMaster port, plsease select <Enabled>.
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card
Setup the offboard PCI/ISA IDE card. Select [AUTO], system will do self-detection. Users can
also choose the specific sockets for the PCI/ISA IDE card
IRQ3-15
To specify IRQ available or reserved.
DMA Channel 0-7
To specify DMA channel available or reserved.
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3.4 Boot Menu
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3.4.1 Boot Setting Configuration
Quick Boot
<Enabled>: allow BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed
to boot the system.
Quiet Boot
This option will display supplier’s Logo on the screen picture when system starts.
<Disabled> for close and <Enabled> for open.
AddOn ROM Display Mode
This option is to setup the display mode of graphic card software. System defaults [Force BIOS]
Boot Up Num-Lock
This option is to activate the Num-lock after the DOS system startup.
<ON> system will unlock the number keypad
<OFF> system will lock the number keypad.
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PS/2 Mouse Support
To enable or disable the PS/2 mouse support.
Wait For “F1” If Error
If error occurs during system self-detection , pls wait for “F1”. When the error doesn’t lead to a
system crash, then following messagewill display “Press ‘F1’ to resume” or “Press‘ F1’ to
Setup”, users can press F1 to make the system go on working.
Hit “DEL” Message Display
[Enabled]: the message:” Hit ‘DEL’ if you want to run Setup” will show during startup;
[Disabled]: no “DEL” message will show during startup and system generally defualts as
[Enabled].
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Enabled]: Capture function is activated. BIOS will function according to the add-on cards ROM
configurations
[Disabled]: BIOS shall not be impacted by add-on cards
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3.4.2 Boot Device Priority
To setup boot device priority.
Press “Enter” , then the following sub-menu will show:
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
System will detect devices by this priority until it finds an available boot device.
(Boot device can be the Removable Drive or the Hard Disk Drive)
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3.4.3 Hard Disk Drives
This option contains hard disk drives that can be used as boot devices. If multiple hard disk
drivesincluded, please specify the boot sequence from the available devices. The prior hard
disk drive will be list under option ” Boot Device Priority”
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3.5 Security Menu
Supervisor Password
If you setup the supervisor password, system will show [Installed].
If not, system will show [Not Installed].
User Password
If you setup User Password, system will show [Installed].
If not, system will show [Not Installed].
Change Supervisor Password
Select this option and press [Enter] to go to the sub-menu to change supervisor password.
Clear User Password
Select this option and press [Enter], then a message will pop up to confirm if you want to clear
user password. Press [Enter] to confirm to clear user password.
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Boot Sector Virus Protection
<Enabled> the bootable sections protection will be available.
If you execute disk format or write the bootable section instruction, BIOS will send a warning.
Example as below:
Boot Sector Write!
Possible VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? _
(Must press much ‘N’ and skip up)
Format!!!
Possible VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? _
(Must press much ‘N’ and skip up )
<Disabled>: close this function.
3.6 Chipset Menu
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3.6.1 North Bridge Configuration
Memory Hole
This memory hole is reserved. System defaults as [Disabled].
Boot Graphic Adapter Priority
Select the prior boot Graphic Adapter.
Internal Graphics Mode Select
Internal graphics Mode select. It will share the graphic memory before installing drivers. After
installing drivers, system will allocate the memory size according to DVMT.
Move the cursor to “Video Function Configuration” and press <Enter>, following screen will pop
up:
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DVMT Mode Select
Shared graphic memory mode select:
[DVMT]:dynamic shared graphic memory size, driver will dynamically distribute
system memory size to it
[FIXED]:fixed shared memory, driver will distribute system memory size
according to BIOS setting
DVMT/FIXED Memory
This option is used to define the size of DVMT/FIXED memory.
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3.6.2 South Bridge Chipset Configuration
USB Functions
To setup the support USB ports Number
USB 2.0 Controller
[Enabled]: support USB2.0 port
[Disabled]: unsupport USB2.0 port
Gbe Wake Up From S5
To setup GbE wake up from S5
SMBUS Controller
System defaults to enable SMBUS(system management BUS)controller.
SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width
SLP_S4# Minimum assertion width. System default [4 to 5 seconds].
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Restore on AC Power Loss
This option is to setup the system status while connecting the power again after the AC Power
Loss
<Power Off>:System remains the status of power off. Users need to press the power button to
start the computer.
<Power On>: System will reboot automatically when connecting to power supply.
<Last State>: Remain the same state as that before the power loss
PCIE Port 0/1/2/3/4
To enable or disable the PCIE Port 0/1/2/3/4. System default as [Auto].
PCIE High Priority Port
To select PCIE High Priority Port.
PCIE Port 0、1、2、3、4、5 IO×APIC Enable
To enable or disable the PCIE Port0/1/2/3/4/5 IO x APIC (advanced programmable interrupt
controller)
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3.7 Exit Menu
Save Changes and Exit
Press [Enter] to select this option and press [Enter] again to confirm. System will exit setup
after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
Press [Enter] to select this option and press [Enter] to confirm. System will discard all changes
and exit system setup.
Discard Changes
Press [Enter] to select this option and press [Enter] to confir.m System will discard all changes
and stay at the setup interface.
Load Optimal Defaults
Load optimal defaults, which indicates system is runnring at its optimum efficiency. Users are
recommend to first select this option when doing BIOS settings
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Load Failsafe Defaults
Load failsafe defaults. System obtain a high stability at a lower efficiency under this setting. If
system fails, this setting is very helpful.
Appendix
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Appendix Appendix 1. Watchdog Programming Guide
Watchdog reference code(ASM)
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Set the port under DEBUG order to realize the various functions of Watchdog Timer
Port Instruction:
2EH : Address Register
2FH: Data Register
Example: Set Watchdog Timer for 30 seconds, DEBUG in DOS mode:
C:\>debug
-o 2e 87
-o 2e 87 ;Unlock
-o 2e 2d
-o 2f 20 ;bit0=0 ,set pin as watchdog func
-o 2e 07
-o 2f 08 ;Select logical device
-o 2e 30
-o 2f 01 ;Activate logical device
-o 2e f5
-o 2f 00 ;Set Timing unit as second/(set as minute o 2f 08)
-o 2e f6
-o 2f 30 ;Set Timer Count as 30h=48sec
-o 2e aa ;Lock register
-q
C:\>
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Input the last line and press”enter” key, system will auto reboot within 48 seconds.
===========================================================
Reference code (c++ language):
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
outputb (0x2e, 0x87)
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outputb (0x2e, 0x87) // Open SUPER IO register
outputb (0x2e, 0x2d)
outputb (0x2f, 0x20) //bit0=0 ,set pin as watchdog func
outputb (0x2E, 0x07)
outputb (0x2F, 0x08) //select logical device
outputb (0x2e, 0x30)
outputb (0x2f, 0x01) //active the device
outputb (0x2e, 0xF5)
outputb (0x2f, 0x00) //Set timing unit as second/(set as minute outputb (0x2f, 0x08))
outputb (0x2e, 0xF6)
outputb (0x2f, 0x30) //Set Timer Count as 30h=48 sec
outputb (0x2E, 0xAA) //Lock SUPER IO register
//------- code end ---------------------------------
If system crashes, watchdog function can enable the system to auto reboot
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Appendix 2. Glossary
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Management. ACPI specifications allow O/S to control most
power of the computer and its add-ons
Windows 98/98SE,Windows 2000 and Windows ME all support this function, which enable users to
manage the system power flexibly.
BIOS
Basic input/output system. It’s a kind of software including all in/out control code interface in PC. It will
do hardware testing while system is booting, then system runs, it provides an interface between OS
and hardware. BIOS is stored in a ROM chip.
BUS
In a computer system, it is the channel among different parts for exchanging data; it’s also a group of
hardware lines. BUS here refers to part lines inside CPU and main components of memory.
Chipset
Integrated chips for executing one or more functions. Here “Chipset” refers to system level chipset
structured by Southbridge & Northbridge; it determines motherboard’s structure and main functions.
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, a widely used semiconductor with the characteristic of
high speed but low-power-consumption. CMOS here refers to part of reserved space in on-board
CMOS RAM, for saving date, time, system information and system parameter etc.
COM
Computer-Output Microfilmer. A universal serial communication interface, usually adopts normative
DB9 connector.
DIMM
Dual-Inline-Memory-Module. It’s a small circuit board with memory chipset, providing 64bit RAM bus
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width.
DRAM
Dynamic Random Access Memorizer. It’s a normal type of universal memory often with a transistor
and a capacitance to store 1 bit. With the development of the technology, more and more types of
ORAM with various specifications exist in computer application, such as SDRAM, DDR SDRAM and
RDRAM
I2C
I2C(Inter-Integrated Circuit), generically referred to as two-wire interface, is a multi-master serial
single-ended computer bus invented by Philips that is used to attach low-speed peripherals to a
motherboard, embedded system, cellphone, or other electronic device.
LAN
Network interface. Network grouped by correlative computers in a small area, generally in a company
or a building. Local area network is generally buildup by sever, workstation, some communication
links. Terminals can access data and devices anywhere through cables so that many users can share
costly device and resource.
LED
Light-Emitting Diode. a semiconductor device that shines when power supply is connected, often
used to denote info directly by light, for example, to denote power on or HDD work normally.
PnP
Plug-and-Play. It is a specification that allows PC to configure its external devices automatically and
can work independently without the manual operation by its user . To achieve this function, its BIOS
should be able to support PnP and a PnP expansion card.
POST
Self-test when power on. While booting, BIOS will do an uninterrupted testing to the system, including
RAM, keyboard, hard disk driver etc. to check if all the components are in normal situation and work
well.
PS/2
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A keyboard & mouse connective interface specification developed by IBM.PS/2 is a DIN interface with
only 6PIN; it also can connect other devices, like modem.
USB
It’s Universal Serial Bus for short. A hardware interface adapts to low speed external devices, and is
always used to connect keyboard, mouse etc. One PC can connect maximum 127 USB devices,
providing 12Mbit/s transmit bandwidth;USB supports hot swap and multi- data stream, namely, you
can plug USB devices while system is running, system can auto-detect and makes it work