DFI NP951-B16C User manual

NP951-B16C

System Board

User’s Manual

A11030124

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

Windows

®

2000 and Windows

®

XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo-

ration. Award is a registered trademark of Award Software, Inc. Other trademarks

and registered trademarks of products appearing in this manual are the proper-

ties of their respective holders.

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 .............................................................................7

Warranty ..........................................................................................7

Static Electricity Precautions .............................................................8

Safety Measures .................................................................................8

About the Package ............................................................................9

Before Using the System Board ........................................................9

Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................10

Specifications ................................................................................ 10

Features ...................................................................................... 12

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation .................................................. 15

System Board Layout .................................................................... 15

System Memory ...........................................................................17

Installing the DIM Module

......................................................... 18

Jumper Settings ............................................................................. 20

Clear CMOS Data

..................................................................... 20

PS/2 Power Select

.................................................................... 21

USB Power Select

..................................................................... 22

Panel Power Select

................................................................... 23

COM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select

............................................ 24

COM 1 RS232/Power Select

....................................................... 25

Power-on Select

....................................................................... 26

Rear Panel I/O Ports .....................................................................27

DC-in 12V / Optional 4-pin ATX 12V Power

................................. 28

USB Ports................................................................................ 29

LAN Port

................................................................................. 31

VGA Port

................................................................................. 32

COM (Serial) Ports

................................................................... 33

PS/2 Port

................................................................................ 34

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I/O Connectors ............................................................................ 35

S/PDIF Connector

..................................................................... 35

LVDS LCD Panel Connector and LCD/Inverter Power Connector

...... 36

Digital I/O Connector

................................................................ 38

SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors

.................................................... 39

Cooling Fan Connector

.............................................................. 40

Front Audio Connector

.............................................................. 41

Front Panel Connector

.............................................................. 42

Expansion Slot

......................................................................... 43

Battery

................................................................................... 44

CompactFlash Socket

................................................................ 45

Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup .................................................................. 46

Award BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................. 46

Standard CMOS Features

..........................................................47

Advanced BIOS Features

........................................................... 51

Advanced Chipset Features

........................................................ 56

Integrated Peripherals

.............................................................. 60

Power Management Setup

......................................................... 68

PnP/PCI Configurations

............................................................. 71

PC Health Status

...................................................................... 73

Frequency/Voltage Control

........................................................ 75

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

............................................................. 76

Load Optimized Defaults

........................................................... 77

Set Supervisor Password

........................................................... 78

Set User Password

................................................................... 79

Save & Exit Setup

.................................................................... 80

Exit Without Saving

.................................................................. 81

Updating the BIOS ........................................................................ 82

Chapter 4 - Supported Software ................................................... 84

Drivers for Windows 7 / Windows Vista System................................. 85

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

.................................... 85

Intel Graphics Drivers

............................................................... 87

Audio Drivers

........................................................................... 90

LAN Drivers

............................................................................. 91

Hardware Monitor for Windows

.................................................. 92

Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility

........................................... 97

F6 Floppy Configuration Utility

................................................. 100

Installing the AHCI Driver During Windows 7 / Windows Vista

Installation

............................................................................ 102

Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (English Version)

.............................. 106

Drivers for Windows XP System ................................................. 107

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

.................................. 107

Intel Graphics Drivers

............................................................. 109

Audio Drivers

......................................................................... 111

LAN Drivers

........................................................................... 112

Hardware Monitor for Windows

................................................ 113

Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility

......................................... 115

F6 Floppy Configuration Utility

................................................. 117

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Installing the AHCI Driver During Windows XP Installation .......... 118

Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver

.................................................. 119

Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (English Version)

.............................. 120

Appendix A - Watchdog Timer...................................................... 121

Appendix B - System Error Message ............................................ 124

Appendix C - Troubleshooting ...................................................... 126

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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.

Battery:

• Dangerofexplosionifbatteryincorrectlyreplaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufac-

turer.

• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtolocalordinance.

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About the Package

The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are

missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for as-

sistance.



One system board

 One USB cable

 One Serial ATA data cable

 One Serial ATA power cable

 One COM port cable

 One PS/2 KB/Mouse cable

 One user’s manual

 One CD

 One QR (Quick Reference)

The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the

information 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 region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

Before Using the System Board

Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.

If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the

following internal components.

• Memorymodule

• Storagedevicessuchasharddiskdrive,CD-ROM,etc.

You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will nor-

mally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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Introduction

Processor

Chipset

System Memory

Expansion Slots

Graphics

Audio

LAN

Serial ATA

Rear Panel I/O

Ports

Chapter 1 - Introduction

•Intel

®

Atom

TM

N270 processor

•1.6GHzcorefrequency,1.10Vvoltage

•2.5Wthermaldesignpower

•512KBon-diesecondlevelcache

•533MHzFSB

•22x22mm,1.0mmballpitchand437ballsFCBGA

•Intel

®

chipset

 -Intel

®

945GSEGraphicMemoryControllerHub(GMCH)

 -Intel

®

ICH7MI/OControllerHub

•One200-pinSODIMMsocket(1.8V)

•SupportsDDR400/533MHz

•Supportsupto2GBsystemmemory

•1miniPCIslot

•1CompactFlashsocket

•Intel

®

GMA950

•133/166MHz internal graphics core render frequency at

1.05Vcorevoltage

•Supports18-bitdual-channelLVDS

•VGAdisplayresolutionuptoSXGA+1400x1050

•RealtekALC262HighDefinitionAudio

•Two24-bitstereoDACsandthree20-bitstereoADCs

•S/PDIFaudiointerface

•One Realtek RTL8111C PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet con-

troller

•Supports10Mbps,100Mbpsand1Gbpsdatatransmission

•IEEE 802.3 (10/100Mbps) and IEEE 802.3ab (1Gbps) com-

pliant

•One Serial ATA interface supported which is compliant with

SATA1.0specification(1.5Gbpsinterface)

•Two-mode operation supports legacy mode using I/O space

oranAHCImodeusingmemoryspace

•SATA and PATA can be used in a combined function mode

(When SATA is used with PATA, AHCI mode is not support-

ed.)

•1mini-DIN-6portforPS/2mouseandPS/2keyboardports

•1DC-in12Vjackor4-pinATX12Vpowerconnector

 (optional)

•1DB-9RS232serialport

  - Pins 1 and 9 functions as RS232 signal or power (select-

ableviajumper)

•1DB-15VGAport

•1RJ45LANport

•2USB2.0/1.1ports

Specifications

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I/O Connectors

BIOS

Energy Efficient

Design

Damage Free

Intelligence

Temperature

Humidity

PCB

•2connectorsfor4externalUSB2.0/1.1ports

•1connectorforanexternalRS232/422/485serialport

•1LVDSLCDpanelconnector

•1LCD/inverterpowerconnector

•18-bitDigitalI/Oconnector

•1frontaudioconnectorforline-outandmic-injacks

•1S/PDIFconnector

•1SerialATAconnector

•14-pinpowerconnectorforSATAdrive

•1frontpanelconnector

•1fanconnector

•AwardBIOS

•8MbitSPIBIOS

•ACPI2.0/1.0specification

•Wake-On-Eventsinclude:

 - Wake-On-PS/2Keyboard/Mouse

 - WakeupbyminiPCIcard

 - Wake-On-LAN

 - USBKB/MSwakeupfromS3

 - Wake-On-Ring

 - RTCtimertopower-onthesystem

•EnhancedIntel

®

SpeedStepTechnology

•ACpowerfailurerecovery

•MonitorsCPU/systemtemperatureandoverheatalarm

•Monitors CPU(V)/3.3V/5V/12V/VBAT(V) voltages and failure

alarm

•MonitorsCPUfanspeedandfailurealarm

•Readbackcapabilitythatdisplays temperature,voltageand

fan speed

•Watchdogtimerfunction

•0

o

Cto60

o

C

•10%to90%

•102mm(4.02”)x147mm(5.79”)

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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.

CompactFlash

The system board is equipped with the CompactFlash

TM

socket for inserting a

CompactFlash

TM

card. CompactFlash

TM

card is a small removable mass storage

device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile storage solution that does

not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. The CompactFlash

TM

technology

is widely used in products such as portable and desktop computers, digital cam-

eras, handheld data collection scanners, PDAs, Pocket PCs, handy terminals and

personal communicators.

DDR2

DDR2 is a higher performance DDR technology whose data transfer rate delivers

bandwidth of 4.3 GB per second and beyond. That is twice the speed of the con-

ventional DDR without increasing its power consumption. DDR2 SDRAM modules

work at 1.8V supply compared to 2.6V memory voltage for DDR modules. DDR2

also incorporates new innovations such as the On-Die Termination (ODT) as well

as larger 4-bit pre-fetch against DDR which fetches 2 bits per clock cycle.

Graphics

The Intel

®

945GSE Express Chipset features an integrated 32-bit 3D graphics en-

gine based on the Intel

®

Graphics Media Accelerator 950 architecture; delivering

sophisticated graphics for large display applications. Graphics interfaces such as

VGAanddual-channelLVDSsupportmultiplegraphicsdisplayoptions.

S/PDIF

S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital audio sig-

nals to a device without having to be converted first to an analog format. This

prevents the quality of the audio signal from degrading whenever it is converted

to analog. S/PDIF is usually found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT

machine or audio processing device. The S/PDIF connector on the system board

sends surround sound and 3D audio signal outputs to amplifiers and speakers

and to digital recording devices like CD recorders.

Serial ATA

Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification.

With speed of up to 150MB/s, it improves hard drive performance faster than the

standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.

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Gigabit LAN

The Realtek RTL8111C PCI Express Gigabit controller supports up to 1Gbps data

transmission.

USB

The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/

second bandwidth while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/second bandwidth providing a

marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a

wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

Wake-On-Ring

This feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off

mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming from an external modem

or respond to calls from a modem PCI card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man-

agement Event) signal to remotely wake up the PC.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support

≥720mA.

Wake-On-LAN

This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-

Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses

the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the

Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA inter-

rupt.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support

≥720mA.

Wake-On-PS/2

This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on

the system.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support

≥720mA.

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Wake-On-USB

This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a sys-

tem from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.

Important:

If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB

ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support

≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your

power supply must support ≥2A.

RTC Timer

The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically pow-

er-on on the set date and time.

ACPI STR

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and

Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs

to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that

support OS Direct Power Management. ACPI when enabled in the Power Manage-

ment Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.

With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at

once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down

Windows

®

without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of

closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the system is

capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session

into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will

resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.

Power Failure Recovery

When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-

on the system manually or let the system power-on automatically.

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Hardware Installation

System Board Layout

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

1

LCD/Inverter

power

VGA

COM 1

LAN

USB 0

USB 1

DC-IN 12V

SPI Flash BIOS

1

Clear CMOS

(JP6)

1

CPU fan

CompactFlash

LVDS LCD panel

1

COM1power

select (JP2)

Chassis intrusion

COM 2

422/485 select (JP9)

RS232/

1

Panel power

select (J8)

USB 2-3

1

USB 2-3 power

select (JP3)

1

SATA 1

Power-on

select (JP5)

USB 0-1 power

select (JP4)

Standby LED

PS/2

Front

audio

9

10

1

2

Realtek

RTL 8111C

PS/2 power

select (JP1)

DIO power

1

S/PDIF

1

DIO

Peripheral power

1

Battery

9

3

5

1

4039

2

1

2

910

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

Mini PCI

COM 2

1

2

910

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

DDR2 SODIMM

8

7

24

6

1

AT X +12V power (optional)

10 9

21

1

2

12 11

Front panel

USB 4-5

Component Side

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2

Hardware Installation

Solder Side

Realtek

ALC262

Intel

ICH7M

945GSE

Intel

Atom N270

Intel

Winbond

W83627

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Hardware Installation

System Memory

Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor,

disk drives, add-in boards, 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 pro-

tection.

SODIMM

The system board is equipped with a 200-pin SODIMM socket that supports DDR2

module.

BIOS Setting

Congure the system memory in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the

BIOS.

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Hardware Installation

Installing the SODIMM DDR2 Module

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 board.

4. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into

the socket in only one way.

5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an

approximately 30 degrees angle. Note that the socket and module are both

keyed, which means the module can be plugged into the socket in only one

direction.

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2

Hardware Installation

Clip

6. To seat the module into the socket, 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.

Note:

The board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual

one. These illustrations are for reference only.

7. Push the module down until the clips at each side of the socket lock into

position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly

locked into position

Clip

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Hardware Installation

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 JP6 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP6 back to its

default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.

JP6

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

3

1

2

3

1

2

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