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CA900-B
COM Express Board
User’s Manual
A13310101
Copyright
This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it
may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transfor-
mation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright hold-
ers.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer
makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use
of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the
entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this document. Further, the
manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to
its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such
revisions or changes.
© 2011. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification pur-
pose only and are the properties of the respective owners.
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhich
the receiver is connected.
• ConsultthedealeroranexperiencedradioTVtechnicianforhelp.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission
limits.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Copyright ...........................................................................................2
Trademarks ........................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ..............................................3
About this Manual .............................................................................6
Warranty ..........................................................................................6
Static Electricity Precautions .............................................................7
Safety Measures .................................................................................7
About the Package ............................................................................8
Chapter 1 - Introduction ..................................................................9
Specifications ..................................................................................9
Features ...................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation .................................................. 12
Board Layout ................................................................................ 12
Mechanical Diagram ...........................................................................................13
System Memory ........................................................................... 14
Installing the DIM Module
......................................................... 16
CPU ............................................................................................ 18
Overview
................................................................................. 18
Installing the CPU
.................................................................... 18
Jumper Settings ............................................................................. 20
Clear CMOS Data
..................................................................... 20
Connectors .................................................................................. 21
CPU Fan Connector
................................................................... 21
COM Express Connectors
.......................................................... 22
Standby Power LED ...................................................................... 27
SPI Flash ROM Socket .......................................................................................28
Cooling Option ................................................................................................... 29
Installing CA900-B onto a Carrier Board ........................................ 32
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Introduction
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup .................................................................. 36
Overview .................................................................................... 36
AMI BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................. 38
Main
....................................................................................... 38
Advanced
................................................................................ 39
PCIPnP
.................................................................................... 55
Boot
....................................................................................... 57
Security
.................................................................................. 62
Chipset
................................................................................... 68
Exit
........................................................................................ 72
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................ 76
Chapter 4 - Supported Software ................................................... 77
Drivers for Windows 7 / Windows Vista System .......................................77
Drivers for Windows XP System ...................................................................96
Appendix A - Hot Keys for Graphics Display ............................... 115
Hot Keys for Windows 7 / Windows Vista System .................................115
Hot Keys for Windows XP System .............................................................117
Appendix B - nLite and AHCI Installation Guide ......................... 119
nLite .....................................................................................................................119
AHCI ....................................................................................................................127
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Introduction
About this Manual
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual
in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board
Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the
product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration
of components and product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse,
improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the
product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under
any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the
product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase
point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial
damages to the product that has been modified or altered.
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Introduction
Static Electricity Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components
or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical dis-
charge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical
damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electro-
static build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag
until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the compo-
nents, contacts or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold
modules or connectors by their ends.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and
other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described
at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can
provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and
attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is
unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• UsethecorrectACinputvoltagerange.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for instal-
lation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis
before plugging the power cord.
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Introduction
About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or
damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
One CA900-B board
One heat sink
One CD
One QR (Quick Reference)
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the informa-
tion listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in
which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your re-
gion, please contact your dealer or sales representative.
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Introduction
Processor
Chipset
System Memory
Expansion Slots
Graphics
Audio
Chapter 1 - Introduction
•SocketP478-pinMicroFCPGAfor:
- EmbeddedIntel
®
Core
TM
2 / Celeron
®
M processor
•1066/800/667MHzFSB
•Intel
®
45nmtransistortechnology
•Intel
®
TrustedExecutionTechnology(Intel
®
TXT)
•Intel
®
VirtualizationTechnology(Intel
®
VT) DMA
•SupportsDataBusInversion(DBI)
•SupportsMessageSignaledInterrupt(MSI)
•Supports Intel
®
architecture with Intel
®
Wide Dynamic Execu-
tion
•Intel
®
chipset
- Intel
®
GM45Expresschipset
- Intel
®
ICH9MI/OControllerHub
•Two204-pinSODIMMsockets
•SupportsDDR3800/1066MHz
•Supportsupto8GBsystemmemory
•64-bitwideperchannel
•256Mb,512Mb,1Gband2Gbmemorytechnologies
•Supportsnon-ECCx8andx16DIMMs
•SupportsDDR3On-DieTermination(ODT)
•Supports partial writes to memory using data mask signals
(DM)
•Supports1PCIExpressx16
•Supportsupto4PCIExpressx1(PCIE1.1)
•Supportsupto4PCI(PCI2.3)
•Internalgraphicsfeatures
- IntelGMA4500integratedgraphicsengine
- 533MHzcorerenderclock
- Supports 3D, 2D and video capabilities, DX10 and OpenGL
2.1
•Integratedgraphicsinterface
- AnalogCRT
 - Integrated300MHz
 - AnalogmonitorsupportsuptoQXGA
- LVDSinterface
 - PanelsupportuptoUXGA(1600x1200)
 - 25MHz-112MHz single/dual channel up to 2x24bpp panel
support
•Supports AC97 on Azalia interface (depends on the CODEC
usedonthecarrierboard)
Specifications
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Introduction
LAN
Serial ATA
IDE
DamageFree
Intelligence
Connectors
BIOS
Temperature
Humidity
Power
Regulatory
PCB
•Intel82567LMPCIExpressGigabitEthernetcontroller
•Integrated10/100/1000transceiver
•SupportsFullDuplexflowcontrol(IEEE802.3x)
•FullycompliantwithIEEE802.3,IEEE802.3u,IEEE802.3ab
•Supportspowerdown/linkdownpowersaving
•Supports up to 4Serial ATA interfaces compliant withSATA
1.0specification
•SATAspeedupto3Gb/s(SATA2.0)
•Supportsupto2IDEdevices
•SupportsuptoUltraATA100
•BusMasterIDEcontroller(PATA)
•MonitorsCPUtemperatureandoverheatalarm
•MonitorsCPUfanspeedandfailurealarm
•COMExpressconnectors
- Two220-pinCOMExpressstandardconnectors
- Moduleconnectorpin:Tyco3-1827231-6
•1CPUfanconnector
•SPIBIOS(optional)
•Operating:0
o
Cto60
o
C
•Non-operating:-40
o
Cto85
o
C
•Operating:10%to90%
•Input:12V,5VSB
•EMC:CE,FCCPart15ClassB
•Dimensions
- BasicCOMExpressformfactor
- 95mm(3.74”)x125mm(4.9”)
•Compliance
- PICMGCOMExpressR1.0basicformfactor,Type2
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Features
Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the sys-
tem at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset
at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
DDR3
DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. The ad-
vantages of DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a
lower power than DDR2.
Graphics
The integrated Intel Gen 510 graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of
graphics performance and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent
video and 3D graphics with outstanding graphics responsiveness. These enhance-
ments deliver the performance and compatibility needed for today’s and tomor-
row’s business applications.
Gigabit LAN
The Intel 82567LM Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmis-
sion.
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Board Layout
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Intel
ICH9M
Intel
GM45
mPGA
478MN
Intel
82567LM
1
Clear CMOS
SPI Flash BIOS
CPU fan
1
StandbyPower LED
DDR3SODIMM
Top View
COM Expressconnector
COM Expressconnector
DDR3SODIMM
Buttom View
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Mechanical Diagram
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Important:
When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on
the board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to install-
ing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the board
and components.
System Memory
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk
drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation proce-
dures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you
can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap
is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
SODIMM
Standby
Power LED
The system board is equipped with two 204-pin SODIMM sockets (one on top of
the board and another one at the bottom) that support DDR3 memory modules.
SODIMM Socket
on Top of the Board
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SODIMM
SODIMM Socket
at the Bottom of the Board
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Installing the DIM Module
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble
the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been
powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board.
4. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into
the socket in only one direction.
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6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into
position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly
locked into position.
Clip
Clip
5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an ap-
proximately 30 degrees angle. Apply rm even pressure to each end of the
module until it slips down into the socket. The contact ngers on the edge of
the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.
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CPU
Overview
The system board is equipped with a surface mount mPGA478 CPU socket.
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble
the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only.
Installing the CPU
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been
powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the mPGA478 sock-
et on the system board.
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4. Use a screwdriver to turn
the screw to its unlock po-
sition.
LockUnlock
5. Position the CPU above the
socket. The gold triangular
mark on the CPU must
align with pin 1 of the CPU
socket.
Important:
Handle the CPU by its edg-
es and avoid touching the
pins.
Pin 1
Gold triangular mark
6. Insert the CPU into the
socket until it is seated in
place. The CPU will t in
only one orientation and
can easily be inserted with-
out exerting any force. Use
a screwdriver to turn the
screw to its lock position.
Important:
Do not force the CPU into
the socket. Forcing the
CPU into the socket may
bend the pins and damage
the CPU.
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Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Data
If you encounter the following,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
you can recongure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set the jumper back to
its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
2-3 On:
Clear CMOS Data
1-2 On: Normal
(default)
13 2
13 2
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