MS-98D7
COM Express Compact Module
Preface
Copyright Notice
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Revision History
Revision
Date
V1.0
2014/05
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the
user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:
http://www.msi.com/service/download/
Contact our technical staff at:
http://support.msi.com/
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Safety Instructions
￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully.
￭ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity.
￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
◯
The power cord or plug is damaged.
◯
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
◯
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
◯
The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
◯
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
◯
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
￭ DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情
況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
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Preface
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html
Battery Information
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be
disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the
public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in
compliance with the local regulations.
Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should
be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special
handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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COM Express Compact Module
CE Conformity
Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device
is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other
relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.
FCC-A Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A 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 commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
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.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on
August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment”
cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers
of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at
the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You
can return these products to local collection points.
Preface
Contents
Copyright Notice�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Trademarks��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Revision History�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Technical Support������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii
Safety Instructions�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
Chemical Substances Information��������������������������������������������������������������� iv
Battery Information��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iv
CE Conformity����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement����������������������������������������� v
WEEE Statement������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ v
1. Overview��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1
Specifications���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-2
Layout��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-4
Block Diagram��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-5
2. Hardware Setup���������������������������������������������������������������������������2-1
Memory������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-3
Connector���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-4
Hardware Installation�������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-10
3. BIOS Setup�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-1
Entering Setup�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-2
The Menu Bar��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-4
Main�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-5
Advanced���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-6
Boot����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-13
Security����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-14
Chipset�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-19
Power�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-21
Save & Exit�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-23
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1 Overview
Thank you for choosing the MS-98D7, an excellent COM (computer-onmodule) Express Compact Module. Integrating core CPU and memory
functionality, it is the entry-level model for applications looking to transition
from other small form factor solutions to COM Express® and offers full
PCI Express, USB, SATA, audio, graphics and network support.
1-1-1
Overview
Specifications
Processor (Optional)
■ Intel Embedded Mobile Core i7/ i5/ i3/ Celeron Processor
- Core i7-3615QE/ i7-3612QE/ i7-3555LE/ i7-3517UE
- Core i5-3610ME
- Core i3-3120ME/ i3-3217UE
- Celeron
Chipset
■ Intel QM77 chipset
Memory
■ 1 DDR3/DDR3L 1066/1333/1600 MHz SO-DIMM slot
■ Supports non-ECC, unbuffered DDR3/DDR3L SO-DIMMs only
■ Supports the maximum of 8GB
LAN
■ PCH Integrated Gigabit LAN controller
■ Intel 82579LM Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller
Graphics
■ Graphics integrated in Intel processor
EC
■ IT 8518 controller chip providing all PC-compatible I/O
SATA
■ Supports 4 Serial ATA interfaces
- 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports, 2 SATA 3Gb/s ports
- Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
USB
■ Supports 8 internal Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (including one for Mini
PCIe card)
- USB 3.0_Port 0, 1, 2, 3
- USB 2.0_Port 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Digital Display Interface (DDI)
■ HDMI
■ DVI
■ DisplayPort
1-2
COM Express Compact Module
PCI Express Interface
■ PCIe x1
■ PCIe x16
Form Factor
■ COM Express Compact: 95mm x 95mm
Environmental
■ Operating Temperature: 0oC ~ 60oC
■ Storage Temperature: -20oC ~ 80oC
■ Humidity: 5% ~ 90% RH, Non-Condensing
1-3
Overview
Layout
SO-DIMM Slot
CPU
1-4
CPU Fan Connector
COM Express Compact Module
Block Diagram
1-5
2 Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if
you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.
2-2-1
Hardware Setup
Components Reference Guide
Memory����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-3
Connector������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-4
Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1��������������������������������������������������������������2-4
COM Express Connectors�������������������������������������������������������������������������2-5
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Memory
The SO-DIMM slot is intended for memory modules.
1. Locate the SO-DIMM slot. Align
the notch on the DIMM with the
key on the slot and insert the
DIMM into the slot.
2. Push the DIMM gently
downwards until the slot levers
click and lock the DIMM in
place.
3. To uninstall the DIMM, flip the slot levers outwards and the DIMM will be
released instantly.
Important
You can barely see the golden finger if the DIMM is properly inserted in the
DIMM slot.
2-3
Hardware Setup
Connector
Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting
the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should
be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to
GND. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you
must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the
CPU fan control.
Important
Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or
consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
2-4
COM Express Compact Module
COM Express Connectors
The COM Express connectors are used to interface the COM Express module
board to a carrier board. Connect the COM Express connectors located on
the solder side of the module board (as indicated below) to the COM Express
connectors on the carrier board.
D110
D1
C110
C1
B110
B1
A110
A1
2-5
Hardware Setup
Row A
2-6
Row B
Row C
Row D
A1
GND (FIXED)
B1
GND (FIXED)
C1
GND (FIXED)
D1
GND (FIXED)
A2
GBE0_MDI3-
B2
GBE0_ACT#
C2
GND
D2
GND
A3
GBE0_MDI3+
B3
LPC_FRAME#
C3
USB_SSRX0-
D3
USB_SSTX0-
A4
G B E 0 _
LINK100#
B4
LPC_AD0
C4
USB_SSRX0+
D4
USB_SSTX0+
A5
G B E 0 _
LINK1000#
B5
LPC_AD1
C5
GND
D5
GND
A6
GBE0_MDI2-
B6
LPC_AD2
C6
USB_SSRX1-
D6
USB_SSTX1-
A7
GBE0_MDI2+
B7
LPC_AD3
C7
USB_SSRX1+
D7
USB_SSTX1+
A8
GBE0_LINK#
B8
LPC_DRQ0#
C8
GND
D8
GND
A9
GBE0_MDI1-
B9
LPC_DRQ1#
C9
USB_SSRX2-
D9
USB_SSTX2-
A10
GBE0_MDI1+
B10
LPC_CLK
C10
USB_SSRX2+
D10
USB_SSTX2+
A11
GND (FIXED)
B11
GND (FIXED)
C11
GND (FIXED)
D11
GND (FIXED)
A12
GBE0_MDI0-
B12
PWRBTN#
C12
USB_SSRX3-
D12
USB_SSTX3-
A13
GBE0_MDI0+
B13
SMB_CK
C13
USB_SSRX3+
D13
USB_SSTX3+
A14
GBE0_CTREF
B14
SMB_DAT
C14
GND
D14
GND
A15
SUS_S3#
B15
SMB_ALERT#
C15
DDI1_PAIR6+
D15
DDI1_CTRLCLK_AUX+
A16
SATA0_TX+
B16
SATA1_TX+
C16
DDI1_PAIR6-
D16
DDI1_CTRLDATA_AUX-
A17
SATA0_TX-
B17
SATA1_TX-
C17
RSVD
D17
RSVD
A18
SUS_S4#
B18
SUS_STAT#
C18
RSVD
D18
RSVD
A19
SATA0_RX+
B19
SATA1_RX+
C19
PCIE_RX6+
D19
PCIE_TX6+
A20
SATA0_RX-
B20
SATA1_RX-
C20
PCIE_RX6-
D20
PCIE_TX6-
A21
GND (FIXED)
B21
GND (FIXED)
C21
GND (FIXED)
D21
GND (FIXED)
A22
SATA2_TX+
B22
SATA3_TX+
C22
PCIE_RX7+
D22
PCIE_TX7+
A23
SATA2_TX-
B23
SATA3_TX-
C23
PCIE_RX7-
D23
PCIE_TX7-
A24
SUS_S5#
B24
PWR_OK
C24
DDI1_HPD
D24
RSVD
A25
SATA2_RX+
B25
SATA3_RX+
C25
DDI1_PAIR4+
D25
RSVD
A26
SATA2_RX-
B26
SATA3_RX-
C26
DDI1_PAIR4-
D26
DDI1_PAIR0+
A27
BATLOW#
B27
WDT
C27
RSVD
D27
DDI1_PAIR0-
A28
ATA_ACT#
B28
AC_SDIN2
C28
RSVD
D28
RSVD
A29
AC_SYNC
B29
AC_SDIN1
C29
DDI1_PAIR5+
D29
DDI1_PAIR1+
A30
AC_RST#
B30
AC_SDIN0
C30
DDI1_PAIR5-
D30
DDI1_PAIR1-
A31
GND (FIXED)
B31
GND (FIXED)
C31
GND (FIXED)
D31
GND (FIXED)
A32
AC_BITCLK
B32
SPKR
C32
DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+
D32
DDI1_PAIR2+
A33
AC_SDOUT
B33
I2C_CK
C33
DDI2_CTRLDATA_AUX-
D33
DDI1_PAIR2-
A34
BIOS_DIS0#
B34
I2C_DAT
C34
DDI2_DDC_
AUX_SEL
D34
DDI1_DDC_
AUX_SEL
COM Express Compact Module
A35
THRMTRIP#
B35
THRM#
C35
RSVD
D35
RSVD
A36
USB6-
B36
USB7-
C36
DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX+
D36
DDI1_PAIR3+
A37
USB6+
B37
USB7+
C37
DDI3_CTRLDATA_AUX-
D37
DDI1_PAIR3-
A38
USB_6_7_
OC#
B38
USB_4_5_
OC#
C38
DDI3_DDC_
AUX_SEL
D38
RSVD
A39
USB4-
B39
USB5-
C39
DDI3_PAIR0+
D39
DDI2_PAIR0+
A40
USB4+
B40
USB5+
C40
DDI3_PAIR0-
D40
DDI2_PAIR0-
A41
GND (FIXED)
B41
GND (FIXED)
C41
GND (FIXED)
D41
GND (FIXED)
A42
USB2-
B42
USB3-
C42
DDI3_PAIR1+
D42
DDI2_PAIR1+
A43
USB2+
B43
USB3+
C43
DDI3_PAIR1-
D43
DDI2_PAIR1-
A44
USB_2_3_
OC#
B44
USB_0_1_
OC#
C44
DDI3_HPD
D44
DDI2_HPD
A45
USB0-
B45
USB1-
C45
RSVD
D45
RSVD
A46
USB0+
B46
USB1+
C46
DDI3_PAIR2+
D46
DDI2_PAIR2+
A47
VCC_RTC
B47
E X C D 1 _
PERST#
C47
DDI3_PAIR2-
D47
DDI2_PAIR2-
A48
E X C D 0 _
PERST#
B48
E X C D 1 _
CPPE#
C48
RSVD
D48
RSVD
A49
E X C D 0 _
CPPE#
B49
SYS_RESET#
C49
DDI3_PAIR1-
D49
DDI2_PAIR3+
A50
LPC_SERIRQ
B50
CB_RESET#
C50
DDI3_PAIR3-
D50
DDI2_PAIR3-
A51
GND (FIXED)
B51
GND (FIXED)
C51
GND (FIXED)
D51
GND (FIXED)
A52
PCIE_TX5+
B52
PCIE_RX5+
C52
PEG_RX0+
D52
PEG_TX0+
A53
PCIE_TX5-
B53
PCIE_RX5-
C53
PEG_RX0-
D53
PEG_TX0-
A54
GPI0
B54
GPO1
C54
TYPE0#
D54
PEG_LAN_
RV#
A55
PCIE_TX4+
B55
PCIE_RX4+
C55
PEG_RX1+
D55
PEG_TX1+
A56
PCIE_TX4-
B56
PCIE_RX4-
C56
PEG_RX1-
D56
PEG_TX1-
A57
GND
B57
GPO2
C57
TYPE1#
D57
TYPE2#
A58
PCIE_TX3+
B58
PCIE_RX3+
C58
PEG_RX2+
D58
PEG_TX2+
A59
PCIE_TX3-
B59
PCIE_RX3-
C59
PEG_RX2-
D59
PEG_TX2-
A60
GND (FIXED)
B60
GND (FIXED)
C60
GND (FIXED)
D60
GND (FIXED)
A61
PCIE_TX2+
B61
PCIE_RX2+
C61
PEG_RX3+
D61
PEG_TX3+
A62
PCIE_TX2-
B62
PCIE_RX2-
C62
PEG_RX3-
D62
PEG_TX3-
A63
GPI1
B63
GPO3
C63
RSVD
D63
RSVD
A64
PCIE_TX1+
B64
PCIE_RX1+
C64
RSVD
D64
RSVD
A65
PCIE_TX1-
B65
PCIE_RX1-
C65
PEG_RX4+
D65
PEG_TX4+
A66
GND
B66
WAKE0#
C66
PEG_RX4-
D66
PEG_TX4-
A67
GPI2
B67
WAKE1#
C67
RSVD
D67
GND
A68
PCIE_TX0+
B68
PCIE_RX0+
C68
PEG_RX5+
D68
PEG_TX5+
2-7
Hardware Setup
2-8
A69
PCIE_TX0-
B69
PCIE_RX0-
C69
PEG_RX5-
D69
PEG_TX5-
A70
GND (FIXED)
B70
GND (FIXED)
C70
GND (FIXED)
D70
GND (FIXED)
A71
LVDS_A0+
B71
LVDS_B0+
C71
PEG_RX6+
D71
PEG_TX6+
A72
LVDS_A0-
B72
LVDS_B0-
C72
PEG_RX6-
D72
PEG_TX6-
A73
LVDS_A1+
B73
LVDS_B1+
C73
GND
D73
GND
A74
LVDS_A1-
B74
LVDS_B1-
C74
PEG_RX7+
D74
PEG_TX7+
A75
LVDS_A2+
B75
LVDS_B2+
C75
PEG_RX7-
D75
PEG_TX7-
A76
LVDS_A2-
B76
LVDS_B2-
C76
GND
D76
GND
A77
LV D S _ V D D _
EN
B77
LVDS_B3+
C77
RSVD
D77
RSVD
A78
LVDS_A3+
B78
LVDS_B3-
C78
PEG_RX8+
D78
PEG_TX8+
A79
LVDS_A3-
B79
LVDS_BKLT_
EN
C79
PEG_RX8-
D79
PEG_TX8-
A80
GND (FIXED)
B80
GND (FIXED)
C80
GND (FIXED)
D80
GND (FIXED)
A81
LVDS_A_CK+
B81
LVDS_B_CK+
C81
PEG_RX9+
D81
PEG_TX9+
A82
LVDS_A_CK-
B82
LVDS_B_CK-
C82
PEG_RX9-
D82
PEG_TX9-
A83
LVDS_I2C_CK
B83
LVDS_BKLT_
CTRL
C83
RSVD
D83
RSVD
A84
LV D S _ I 2 C _
DAT
B84
VCC_5V_SBY
C84
GND
D84
GND
A85
GPI3
B85
VCC_5V_SBY
C85
PEG_RX10+
D85
PEG_TX10+
A86
KBD_RST#
B86
VCC_5V_SBY
C86
PEG_RX10-
D86
PEG_TX10-
A87
K B D
A20GATE
_
B87
VCC_5V_SBY
C87
GND
D87
GND
A88
PCIE0_CK_
REF+
B88
BISO_DIS1#
C88
PEG_RX11+
D88
PEG_TX11+
A89
PCIE0_CK_
REF-
B89
VGA_RED
C89
PEG_RX11-
D89
PEG_TX11-
A90
GND (FIXED)
B90
GND (FIXED)
C90
GND (FIXED)
D90
GND (FIXED)
A91
SPI _POWER
B91
VGA_GRN
C91
PEG_RX12+
D91
PEG_TX12+
A92
SPI_MISO
B92
VGA_BLU
C92
PEG_RX12-
D92
PEG_TX12-
A93
GPO0
B93
VGA_HSYNC
C93
GND
D93
GND
A94
SPI_CLK
B94
VGA_VSYNC
C94
PEG_RX13+
D94
PEG_TX13+
A95
SPI_MOSI
B95
VGA_I2C_CK
C95
PEG_RX13-
D95
PEG_TX13-
A96
GND
B96
VGA_I2C_DAT
C96
GND
D96
GND
A97
TYPE10#
B97
SPI_CS#
C97
RSVD
D97
RSVD
A98
RSVD
B98
RSVD
C98
PEG_RX14+
D98
PEG_TX14+
A99
RSVD
B99
RSVD
C99
PEG_RX14-
D99
PEG_TX14-
A100
GND (FIXED)
B100
GND (FIXED)
C100
GND (FIXED)
D100
GND (FIXED)
A101
RSVD
B101
RSVD
C101
PEG_RX15+
D101
PEG_TX15+
A102
RSVD
B102
RSVD
C102
PEG_RX15-
D102
PEG_TX15-
A103
RSVD
B103
RSVD
C103
GND
D103
GND
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A104
VCC_12V
B104
VCC_12V
C104
VCC_12V
D104
VCC_12V
A105
VCC_12V
B105
VCC_12V
C105
VCC_12V
D105
VCC_12V
A106
VCC_12V
B106
VCC_12V
C106
VCC_12V
D106
VCC_12V
A107
VCC_12V
B107
VCC_12V
C107
VCC_12V
D107
VCC_12V
A108
VCC_12V
B108
VCC_12V
C108
VCC_12V
D108
VCC_12V
A109
VCC_12V
B109
VCC_12V
C109
VCC_12V
D109
VCC_12V
A110
GND (FIXED)
B110
GND (FIXED)
C110
GND (FIXED)
D110
GND (FIXED)
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Hardware Setup
Hardware Installation
Installing Module Board onto Carrier Board
Important
The illustrations are provided to guide users on how to install the module board
onto the carrier board of their choice and should be held for reference only.
1. Locate the threaded standoffs on the carrier board.
2. Position the module board on top of the carrier board with its mounting
holes aligned with the standoffs on the carrier board and the COM
Express connectors of both boards aligned to each other. Press the
module board down firmly until it is securely seated on the COM
Express connectors of the carrier board.
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3. Locate the cooler and remove the plastic covering from its thermal
pads.
4. Mount the cooler onto the module board with mounting holes aligned.
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5. Use the provided mounting screws to secure the cooler to the module
board and the carrier board.
6. Finally, attach the cooler cable to the CPU fan connector on the module
board.
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3 BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows
users to configure the system for optimal use.
Users may need to run the Setup program when:
■ An error message appears on the screen at system startup and requests users to run SETUP.
■ Users want to change the default settings for customized features.
Important
•
Please note that BIOS update assumes technician-level experience.
•
As the system BIOS is under continuous update for better system
performance, the illustrations in this chapter should be held for
reference only.
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BIOS Setup
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to
enter Setup.
Press <DEL> to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You
may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Important
The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under
continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may
be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
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Control Keys
←→
Select Screen
↑↓
Select Item
Enter
Select
+-
Change Option
F1
General Help
F7
Previous Values
F9
Optimized Defaults
F10
Save & Exit
Esc
Exit
Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use
the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted
setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields that means
a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field
and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to
enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return
to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press
<Esc> to exit the Help screen.
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BIOS Setup
The Menu Bar
▶ Main
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date, etc.
▶ Advanced
Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features.
▶ Boot
Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.
▶ Security
Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.
▶ Chipset
This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard chipsets.
▶ Power
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
▶ Save & Exit
This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings
into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.
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Main
▶ System Date
This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>.
▶ System Time
This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>.
▶ SATA Mode Selection
This setting specifies the SATA controller mode.
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Advanced
▶ Full Screen Logo Display
This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.
When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up
sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead
of the full-screen logo.
Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay to
the booting sequence. This delay ensures that the logo is displayed for a sufficient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this BIOS
feature for a faster boot-up time.
▶ Bootup NumLock State
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting
to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to
[Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
▶ Option ROM Messages
This item is used to determine the display mode when an optional ROM is initialized during POST. When set to [Force BIOS], the display mode used by AMI
BIOS is used. Select [Keep Current] if you want to use the display mode of optional ROM.
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▶ PCI/PCIE Device Configuration
▶ PCI Latency Timer
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another
takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For
better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.
▶ EHCI1, EHCI2
This setting disables/enables the USB EHCI controller. The Enhanced Host
Controller Interface (EHCI) specification describes the register-level interface
for a Host Controller for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Revision 2.0.
▶ XHCI Mode
This setting disables/enables the USB XHCI controller. The eXtensible Host
Controller Interface (XHCI) is a computer interface specification that defines a
register-level description of a Host Controller for Universal Serial bus (USB),
which is capable of interfacing to USB 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 compatible devices.
The specification is also referred to as the USB 3.0 Host Controller specification.
▶ Legacy USB Support
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating
system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such
as DOS and SCO Unix.
▶ Audio Controller
This setting enables/disables the onboard audio controller.
▶ Launch LAN1 OpROM
This setting enables/disables the initialization of the specified LAN Boot ROM
during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.
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▶ CPU Configuration
▶ Hyper-Threading
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction
rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two
cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved.
If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the
instructions. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support
HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.
▶ Active Processor Cores
This setting specifies the number of active processor cores.
▶ Execute Disable Bit
Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious “buffer overflow” attacks when combined with a supporting operating
system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by
where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious
worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
▶ Intel Virtualization Technology
Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “Virtual”
systems.
▶ EIST
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum CPUID
input value of the processor when queried.
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▶ IT8518 Super IO Configuration
▶ Watch Dog Timer
You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates
a reset when the software that it monitors does not respond as expected each
time the watch dog polls it.
▶ IT8518 H/W Monitor (the Compact Module)
These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/
components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
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BIOS Setup
▶ IT8518 Smart Fan Configuration (the Compact Module)
▶ Smart CPUFAN Target
These settings enable/disable the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically depending on the current CPU/system temperature, avoiding the overheating to
damage your system.
▶ Super IO Configuration (the Carrier Board)
▶ Serial Port 1, Serial Port 2
This setting enables/disables the specified serial port.
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▶ Change Settings
This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified
serial port.
▶ Mode Select
Select an operation mode for the serial port 1.
▶ Parallel Port
This setting enables/disables the parallel port.
▶ Change Settings
This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the parallel
port.
▶ Device Mode
Select an operation mode for the parallel port.
▶ FIFO Mode
This setting controls the FIFO data transfer mode.
▶ Shared IRQ Mode
This setting provides the system with the ability to share interrupts among its
serial ports.
▶ Watch Dog Timer
You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates
a reset when the software that it monitors does not respond as expected each
time the watch dog polls it.
▶ GPIO Group Configuration (the Carrier Board)
▶ GPO0 ~ GPO3
These settings control the operation mode of the specified GPIO.
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BIOS Setup
▶ H/W Monitor (the Carrier Board)
These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/
components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
▶ Smart Fan Configuration (the Carrier Board)
▶ Smart SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 Target
These settings enable/disable the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically depending on the current CPU/system temperature, avoiding the overheating to
damage your system.
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Boot
▶ Boot Option Priorities
This setting allows users to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.
▶ Hard Drive BBS Priorities
This setting allows users to set the priority of the specified devices. First press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select
the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move
it up/down in the priority list.
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BIOS Setup
Security
▶ Administrator Password
Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility.
▶ User Password
User Password controls access to the system at boot and to the BIOS Setup
utility.
▶ Trusted Computing
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▶ Security Device Support
This setting enables/disables BIOS support for security device. When set to
[Disable], the OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A
interface will not be available.
▶ Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
▶ Intel TXT(LT) Support
Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) can only be enabled/disabled if
SMX is enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior to TXT.
▶ PCH-FW Configuration
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BIOS Setup
▶ ME FW Version, ME Firmware Mode/ Type/ SKU
These settings show the firmware information of the Intel ME (Management
Engine).
▶ MDES BIOS Status Code
This setting enables/disables the MDES BIOS status code.
▶ Firmware Update Configuration
▶ ME FW Image Re-Flash
This setting enables/disables the ME FW image reflash.
▶ Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration
Intel Anti-Theft Technology is hardware-based technology that can lock a lost or
stolen system so that personal confidential information is protected and inaccessible by unauthorized users.
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▶ AMT Configuration
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is hardware-based technology for
remotely managing and securing PCs out-of-band.
▶ Serial Port Console Redirection
▶ Console Redirection
Console Redirection operates in host systems that do not have a monitor and
keyboard attached. This setting enables/disables the operation of console redirection. When set to [Enabled], BIOS redirects and sends all contents that
should be displayed on the screen to the serial COM port for display on the
terminal screen. Besides, all data received from the serial port is interpreted
as keystrokes from a local keyboard.
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▶ Console Redirection Settings
▶ Terminal Type
To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between the host system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of
terminal device for console redirection.
▶ Bits per second, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits
This setting specifies the transfer rate (bits per second, data bits, parity,
stop bits) of Console Redirection.
▶ Flow Control
Flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission between two nodes. It’s the process of adjusting the flow of data from one
device to another to ensure that the receiving device can handle all of the
incoming data. This is particularly important where the sending device is
capable of sending data much faster than the receiving device can receive
it.
▶ VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
This setting enables/disables the VT-UTF8 combination key support for
ANSI/VT100 terminals.
▶ Recorder Mode, Resolution 100x31
These settings enable/disable the recorder mode and the resolution
100x31.
▶ Legacy OS Redirection Resolution
This setting specifies the redirection resolution of legacy OS.
▶ Putty Keypad
PuTTY is a terminal emulator for Windows. This setting controls the numeric keypad for use in PuTTY.
▶ Redirection After BIOS POST
This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals’ console redirection running after the BIOS POST has booted.
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Chipset
▶ VT-d
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) provides the capability
to ensure improved isolation of I/O resources for greater reliability, security, and
availability.
▶ Primary Display
This setting specifies which is your primary graphics adapter.
▶ Internal Graphics
The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory.
▶ DVMT Pre-Allocated
This setting defines the DVMT pre-allocated memory. Pre-allocated memory is
the small amount of system memory made available at boot time by the system
BIOS for video. Pre-allocated memory is also known as locked memory. This is
because it is "locked" for video use only and as such, is invisible and unable to be
used by the operating system.
▶ DVMT Total Gfx Mem
This setting specifies the memory size for DVMT.
▶ Primary IGFX Boot Display
Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s)
of the system.
▶ Active LFP
This item is used for turning on/off LVDS support. (LVDS or No LVDS)
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▶ LCD Panel Type
This setting allows you to set the resolution of the LCD display.
▶ Panel Color Depth
This item is used for setting the matching panel color depth.
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Power
▶ ACPI Sleep State
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating
system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS)
or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
▶ Restore AC Power Loss
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:
[Power Off]
Leaves the computer in the power off state.
[Power On]
Leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State]
Restores the system to the previous status
before power failure or interrupt occurred.
▶ Deep S5
The setting enables/disables the Deep S5 power saving mode. S5 is almost the
same as G3 Mechanical Off, except that the PSU still supplies power, at a minimum, to the power button to allow return to S0. A full reboot is required. No previous content is retained. Other components may remain powered so the computer
can “wake” on input from the keyboard, clock, modem, LAN, or USB device.
** Advanced Resume Events Control **
▶ USB from S3/S4
The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3/S4
sleep state.
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▶ OnChip GbE from S5
This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of onchip LAN is detected.
▶ PCIE PME
This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of onboard PCIE/PCI PME is detected.
▶ Ring
An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming
call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
▶ RTC
When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time
clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.
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Save & Exit
▶ Save Changes and Reset
Save changes to CMOS and reset the system.
▶ Discard Changes and Exit
Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.
▶ Discard Changes
Abandon all changes.
▶ Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the motherboard manufacturer
specifically for optimal performance of the motherboard.
▶ Save as User Defaults
Save changes as the user’s default profile.
▶ Restore User Defaults
Restore the user’s default profile.
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