DFI CA900-B User manual

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.

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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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GMA4500integratedgraphicsengine

 - 533MHzcorerenderclock

 - Supports 3D, 2D and video capabilities, DX10 and OpenGL

2.1

•Integratedgraphicsinterface

 - AnalogCRT

  - Integrated300MHz

  - AnalogmonitorsupportsuptoQXGA

 - LVDSinterface

  - 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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Introduction

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

DDR3SODIMM

Buttom View

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Mechanical Diagram

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4.08

76

117

87

117

91.08

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91.08

4.08

0

4.08

121.08

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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

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)

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