abaco systems CR12 User manual

Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality
new and certied-used/pre-owned equipment
• FAST SHIPPING AND
DELIVERY
• TENS OF THOUSANDS OF
IN-STOCK ITEMS
• EQUIPMENT DEMOS
• HUNDREDS OF
MANUFACTURERS
SUPPORTED
• LEASING/MONTHLY
RENTALS
• ITAR CERTIFIED
SECURE ASSET SOLUTIONS
SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS
Experienced engineers and technicians on staff
at our full-service, in-house repair center
WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT
Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment
We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins
www.artisantg.com/WeBuyEquipment
REMOTE INSPECTION
Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with
our interactive website at www.instraview.com
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Visit us on the web at www.artisantg.com for more
information on price quotations, drivers, technical
specications, manuals, and documentation
Contact us: (888) 88-SOURCE | [e-mail] | www.artisantg.com
SM
View
Instra

User's Guide
CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware
Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

2CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
Document History
Revision
Date
Description
Preliminary
January 2011
Start of FM edition
First-1
May 2011
First Edition for review only
First-2
July 2011
Insert changes from June 7
First-3
August 2011
Continue to insert changes
A.0
February 2017
Rebranding for Abaco Systems
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Returns
Abaco Systems is registered with an approved Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) and, subject
to suitable contractual arrangements being in place, will ensure WEEE is processed in
accordance with the requirements of the WEEE Directive.
Abaco Systems will evaluate requests to take back products purchased by our customers before
August 13, 2005 on a case by case basis. A WEEE management fee may apply.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 About This Manual 3
About This Manual
Conventions
Notices
This manual may use the following types of notice:
WARNING
Warnings alert you to the risk of severe personal injury.
CAUTION
Cautions alert you to system danger or loss of data.
NOTE
Notes call attention to important features or instructions.
TIP
Tips give guidance on procedures that may be tackled in a number of ways.
LINK
Links take you to other documents or websites.
Numbers
All numbers are expressed in decimal, except addresses and memory or register
data, which are expressed in hexadecimal. Where confusion may occur, decimal
numbers have a “D” subscript and binary numbers have a “b” subscript. The prefix
“0x” shows a hexadecimal number, following the ‘C’ programming language
convention. Thus:
One dozen = 12D= 0x0C = 1100b
The multipliers “k”, “M” and “G” have their conventional scientific and engineering
meanings of x103, x106and x109, respectively, and can be used to define a transfer
rate. The only exception to this is in the description of the size of memory areas,
when “K”, “M” and “G” mean x210, x220 and x230 respectively.
In PowerPC terminology, multiple bit fields are numbered from 0 to n where 0 is the
MSB and n is the LSB. PCI terminology follows the more familiar convention that bit
0 is the LSB and n is the MSB.
Text
Signal names ending with a tilde (“~”) denote active low signals; all other signals are
active high. “N” and “P” denote the low and high components of a differential signal
respectively.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

4CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
Further Information
Abaco Website
You can find information regarding Abaco products on the following website:
LINK
https://www.abaco.com
Abaco Documents
This document is distributed via the Abaco website. You may register for access to
manuals via the website.
LINK
https://www.abaco.com/products/vme-1160a
Third-party Documents
AMD Corp.
www.amd.com
American Megatrends
www.ami.com
Fedora
www.fedora.redhat.com
IBM Corp.
www.ibm.com
Intel Corp.
www.intel.com
Linear Technology
www.linear‐tech.com
Microsoft Corp.
www.microsoft.com
Freescale Corp.
www.freescale.com
Novell
www.novell.com
NVIDIA
www.nvidia.com
Pericom
www.pericom.com
PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturing Group
www.picmg.org
PLX Technology
www.plxtech.com
QNX Software Systems
www.qnx.com
Red Hat
www.redhat.com
Symbios Logic
www.lsilogic.com
VITA
www.vita.com
Wind River Systems
www.windriver.com
NOTE
Technical literature describing components used on the VMIVME-1160A is available from the
manufacturers’ websites.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 About This Manual 5
Technical Support Contact Information
You can find technical assistance contact details on the website Embedded Support
page.
LINK
https://www.abaco.com/embedded-support
Abaco will log your query in the Technical Support database and allocate it a unique
Case number for use in any future correspondence.
Alternatively, you may also contact Abaco’s Technical Support via:
LINK
[e-mail]
Returns
If you need to return a product, there is a Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
form available via the website Embedded Support page.
LINK
https://www.abaco.com/embedded-support
Do not return products without first contacting the Abaco Repairs facility.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

6CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
Contents
1 • Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 13
1.1 Safety Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Flammability ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
1.3 EMI/EMC Regulatory Compliance...................................................................................................................... 14
1.4 Handling............................................................................................................................................................... 14
2 • Starting Aptio®Setup Utility .................................................................................................. 15
2.1 Starting Setup...................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Setup Screens Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Setup Navigation ................................................................................................................................................. 16
3 • Main Screen............................................................................................................................ 20
3.1 BIOS Information ................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Uncore Information ............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.3 System Language................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.4 System Date / System Time .............................................................................................................................. 21
3.5 Access Level ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
3.6 Platform Information........................................................................................................................................... 22
4 • Advanced Screen.................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Launch Storage OpROM ..................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 PXE Boot Option .................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2.1 PXE Boot Message..........................................................................................................................................................24
4.3 AMI Debug RX Enabled ....................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4 PCI Subsystem Settings..................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4.1 PCI Bus Driver Version....................................................................................................................................................25
4.4.2 PCI ROM Priority .............................................................................................................................................................25
4.4.3 PCI Latency Timer...........................................................................................................................................................25
4.4.4 VGA Palette Snoop..........................................................................................................................................................26
4.4.5 PERR# Generation...........................................................................................................................................................26
4.4.6 SERR# Generation...........................................................................................................................................................26
4.4.7 PCI-X Latency Timer .......................................................................................................................................................27
4.4.8 Relaxed Ordering .............................................................................................................................................................27
4.4.9 Extended Tag...................................................................................................................................................................27
4.4.10 No Snoop .......................................................................................................................................................................28
4.4.11 Maximum Payload ........................................................................................................................................................28
4.4.12 Maximum Read Request...............................................................................................................................................29
4.4.13 Automatic ASPM...........................................................................................................................................................29
4.4.14 Extended Synch ............................................................................................................................................................30
4.5 ACPI Settings....................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.5.1 Enable ACPI Auto Configuration ....................................................................................................................................31
4.5.2 Enable Hibernation..........................................................................................................................................................31
4.5.3 PTID Support ...................................................................................................................................................................31
4.5.4 ACPI Sleep State .............................................................................................................................................................31
4.5.5 S3 Video Repost ..............................................................................................................................................................32
4.5.6 Native PCIE Enable..........................................................................................................................................................32
4.5.7 Native ASPM....................................................................................................................................................................32
4.6 S5 RTC Wake Settings......................................................................................................................................... 32
4.6.1 Wake System With Fixed Time.......................................................................................................................................33
4.6.2 Wake System With Dynamic Time .................................................................................................................................33
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 Contents 7
4.7 CPU Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 34
4.7.1 New Max Non-Turbo Ratio..............................................................................................................................................34
4.7.2 Execute Disable Bit .........................................................................................................................................................35
4.7.3 Hyper-Threading..............................................................................................................................................................35
4.7.4 Active Processor Cores...................................................................................................................................................35
4.7.5 Limit CPUID Maximum....................................................................................................................................................36
4.7.6 Intel Virtualization Technology.......................................................................................................................................36
4.7.7 EIST..................................................................................................................................................................................36
4.7.8 Power & Performance .....................................................................................................................................................37
4.7.9 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) ...................................................................................................................................................38
4.7.10 Boot Performance Mode...............................................................................................................................................38
4.7.11 Turbo Mode....................................................................................................................................................................38
4.7.12 C-States .........................................................................................................................................................................38
4.7.13 Enhanced C-States........................................................................................................................................................39
4.7.14 CPU C6 Report...............................................................................................................................................................39
4.7.15 CPU C7 Report...............................................................................................................................................................39
4.8 Onboard Intel GbE Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 40
4.8.1 Intel Boot Agent For Gigabit Ethernet ETH1 / 2 / 3 / 4 (front / rear)............................................................................40
4.9 VMEbus TSI148 ................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.9.1 Reserve VME Space ........................................................................................................................................................41
4.9.2 VMEbus Reset In .............................................................................................................................................................41
4.9.3 VMEbus Reset Out ..........................................................................................................................................................42
4.10 ME Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 42
4.10.1 ME Firmware..................................................................................................................................................................43
4.10.2 End of POST Message ..................................................................................................................................................43
4.11 Thermal Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 43
4.11.1 Intelligent Power Sharing..............................................................................................................................................44
4.11.2 Intelligent Power Sharing..............................................................................................................................................45
4.11.3 CPU Turbo......................................................................................................................................................................45
4.11.4 IPS Policy.......................................................................................................................................................................46
4.11.5 Core Temp Limit ............................................................................................................................................................46
4.11.6 Core Temp Limit Value ..................................................................................................................................................46
4.11.7 Processor Power Limit..................................................................................................................................................47
4.11.8 Processor Power Limit Value........................................................................................................................................47
4.11.9 Core Power Limit ...........................................................................................................................................................47
4.11.10 Core Power Limit Value...............................................................................................................................................47
4.12 USB Configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 47
4.12.1 USB Devices ..................................................................................................................................................................48
4.12.2 Legacy USB Support.....................................................................................................................................................48
4.12.3 EHCI Hand-off................................................................................................................................................................48
4.12.4 Device Reset Timeout...................................................................................................................................................49
4.12.5 Controller Timeout ........................................................................................................................................................49
4.12.6 Mass Storage Devices KVM vmDisk 0.01....................................................................................................................49
4.13 Super IO Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 49
4.13.1 Super IO Chip.................................................................................................................................................................50
4.13.2 Serial Port 0 / 1 Configuration .....................................................................................................................................50
4.13.3 Serial Port 2 / 3 Configuration .....................................................................................................................................52
4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection ....................................................................................................................... 54
4.14.1 COM 0 / 1 / 2 / 3............................................................................................................................................................54
4.14.2 Serial Port for Out-Of-band Management / WindowsEmergency Management Services (EMS)............................54
4.15 Network Stack ................................................................................................................................................... 58
4.15.1 Network Stack ...............................................................................................................................................................59
5 • Chipset Setup Screen............................................................................................................. 60
5.1.1 North Bridge Configuration ............................................................................................................................................60
5.2 Arrandale_Clarkdale ............................................................................................................................................ 64
5.2.1 SSVID Workaround ..........................................................................................................................................................64
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

8CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
5.2.2 IGD –LCD Control ...........................................................................................................................................................64
5.2.3 DVMT Pre-Allocated........................................................................................................................................................65
5.2.4 DVMT Total Gfx Mem ......................................................................................................................................................65
5.2.5 Render Standby ...............................................................................................................................................................65
5.2.6 IGD –Boot Type ..............................................................................................................................................................66
5.2.7 Spread Spectrum Clock Chip ..........................................................................................................................................66
5.2.8 Gfx Low Power Mode ......................................................................................................................................................66
5.3 South Bridge Configuration................................................................................................................................ 66
5.3.1 Ibexpeak Options.............................................................................................................................................................67
5.3.2 Display Logic ...................................................................................................................................................................68
5.3.3 CLKRUN# Logic...............................................................................................................................................................68
5.3.4 High Precision Timer.......................................................................................................................................................68
5.3.5 Boot Time With HPET Timer ..........................................................................................................................................68
5.3.6 Clock Spread Spectrum ..................................................................................................................................................69
5.3.7 State After G3..................................................................................................................................................................69
5.3.8 Set NAND Management Override...................................................................................................................................69
5.3.9 SATA Configuration .........................................................................................................................................................69
5.3.10 Software Feature Mask Configuration.........................................................................................................................74
5.3.11 PCI Express Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................76
5.3.12 PCI-to-PCI Bridge ..........................................................................................................................................................81
6 • Server Mgmt Screen............................................................................................................... 82
6.1 FRB-2 Timer Timeout.......................................................................................................................................... 83
6.2 FRB-2 Timer Policy.............................................................................................................................................. 83
6.3 O/S Watchdog Timer........................................................................................................................................... 84
6.4 O/S Wtd Timer Timeout...................................................................................................................................... 84
6.5 O/S Wtd Timer Policy.......................................................................................................................................... 84
6.6 BMC Self Test Log ............................................................................................................................................... 84
6.6.1 Erase Log .........................................................................................................................................................................85
6.6.2 When Log Is Full..............................................................................................................................................................85
6.6.3 Log Empty........................................................................................................................................................................86
6.7 System Event Log................................................................................................................................................ 86
6.7.1 Enabling / Disabling Options SEL Components ............................................................................................................87
6.7.2 Erasing Settings Erase SEL ............................................................................................................................................87
6.7.3 Erasing Settings When SEL Is Full .................................................................................................................................87
6.7.4 Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes.....................................................................................................88
6.8 View FRU Information ......................................................................................................................................... 88
7 • Boot Screen ............................................................................................................................ 89
7.1 Boot Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 89
7.1.1 Quiet Boot........................................................................................................................................................................89
7.1.2 UEFI Boot.........................................................................................................................................................................90
7.1.3 Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout...................................................................................................................90
7.1.4 Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State..................................................................................................................90
7.2 CSM16 Module Information ............................................................................................................................... 90
7.2.1 Gate A20 Active...............................................................................................................................................................91
7.2.2 Option ROM Messages ...................................................................................................................................................91
7.2.3 Interrupt 19 Capture........................................................................................................................................................91
7.3 Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 / #2 / …................................................................................................. 91
7.4 Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS
Priorities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 92
7.4.1 Boot Option #1 ................................................................................................................................................................93
8 • Security Screen ...................................................................................................................... 96
8.1 Access Level ........................................................................................................................................................ 96
8.2 Setup Administrator Password User Password ................................................................................................ 98
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 Contents 9
8.2.1 Password Request During POST....................................................................................................................................99
8.2.2 POST Password Lost ......................................................................................................................................................99
8.2.3 Reset POST Password ....................................................................................................................................................99
8.3 HDD Security Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 99
8.3.1 Security Supported ...................................................................................................................................................... 100
8.3.2 Security Enabled........................................................................................................................................................... 100
8.3.3 Security Locked............................................................................................................................................................ 100
8.3.4 Security Frozen............................................................................................................................................................. 100
8.3.5 HDD User Password Status ......................................................................................................................................... 101
8.3.6 HDD Master Password Status..................................................................................................................................... 101
8.3.7 Set User Password Set Master Password.................................................................................................................. 101
8.3.8 Security Level ............................................................................................................................................................... 101
8.3.9 High Level Security....................................................................................................................................................... 101
8.3.10 Maximum Level Security ........................................................................................................................................... 101
8.3.11 Password Request ForHDD ...................................................................................................................................... 102
8.3.12 User Password Lost ................................................................................................................................................... 102
8.3.13 Erase HDD Password(s)............................................................................................................................................. 103
8.3.14 Security Frozen .......................................................................................................................................................... 103
9 • Save & Exit ............................................................................................................................ 104
9.1 Save Changes and Exit...................................................................................................................................... 104
9.2 Discard Changes and Exit................................................................................................................................. 105
9.3 Save Changes and Reset .................................................................................................................................. 105
9.4 Discard Changes and Reset.............................................................................................................................. 105
9.5 Save Options...................................................................................................................................................... 106
9.5.1 Save Changes............................................................................................................................................................... 106
9.5.2 Discard Changes .......................................................................................................................................................... 106
9.5.3 Save Options Restore Defaults.................................................................................................................................... 106
9.5.4 Save As User Defaults ................................................................................................................................................. 107
9.5.5 Restore User Defaults.................................................................................................................................................. 107
9.6 Boot Override ..................................................................................................................................................... 107
10 • EFI Shell .............................................................................................................................. 109
10.1 Start EFI Shell .................................................................................................................................................. 109
10.2 EFI Shell Commands & Script......................................................................................................................... 110
11 • BBS Popup.......................................................................................................................... 111
12 • UEFI Firmware Update ....................................................................................................... 112
12.1 UEFI Firmware Redundancy Strategy............................................................................................................ 112
12.2 UEFI Firmware Updating Procedure............................................................................................................... 112
12.3 Fallback Mechanism ....................................................................................................................................... 112
13 • UEFI Powerup Checkpoints and Status Codes ................................................................. 113
14 • Default Values .................................................................................................................... 114
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

10 CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
List of Figures
Figure 2-1Startup Screen With Quit Boot Disabled ..................................................................................................... 15
Figure 2-2 Setup Screens Layout.................................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 2-3 Setup Navigation Overview ......................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3-1 Main Setup Screen....................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-2 Startup Screen Showing Release Information........................................................................................... 21
Figure 3-3 Platform Information Screen....................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 4-1 Advanced Setup Screen............................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 4-2 PCI Subsystem Settings .............................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 4-3 ACPI Settings................................................................................................................................................ 30
Figure 4-4 S5 RTC Wake Settings ................................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 4-5 CPU Configuration........................................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 4-6 Power & Performance .................................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 4-7 Onboard Intel GbE Configuration ................................................................................................................ 40
Figure 4-8 VMEbus TSI148............................................................................................................................................ 41
Figure 4-9 ME Configuration ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 4-10 Thermal Configuration............................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 4-11 Intelligent Power Sharing .......................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 4-12 USB Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 4-13 Super IO Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 50
Figure 4-14 Serial Port 0/1 Configuration .................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 4-15 Serial Port 2/3 Configuration .................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 4-16 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................................................................................ 54
Figure 4-17 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................................................................................ 56
Figure 4-18 Network Stack ............................................................................................................................................ 59
Figure 5-1 Chipset Setup Screen .................................................................................................................................. 60
Figure 5-2 North Bridge Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 5-3 Common North Bridge Control.................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 5-4 North Bridge Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 5-5 Arrandale_Clarkdale ..................................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 5-6 IGD –LCD Control ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Figure 5-7 South Bridge Configuration......................................................................................................................... 67
Figure 5-8 Ibexpeak Options.......................................................................................................................................... 67
Figure 5-9 SATA Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 70
Figure 5-10 Software Feature Mask Configuration ..................................................................................................... 74
Figure 5-11 PCI Express Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 76
Figure 5-12 PCI Express Root Port 1 : VMEbus / PMC2 / XMC2 ................................................................................ 77
Figure 5-13 PCI Express Root Port 5 / 6 / 7 / 8: ETH 3 / 4 / 1 / 2 (rear / front) ......................................................... 80
Figure 5-14 PCI-To-PCI Bridge....................................................................................................................................... 81
Figure 6-1 Server Mgmt ................................................................................................................................................. 83
Figure 6-2 BMC Self Test Log........................................................................................................................................ 85
Figure 6-3 System Event Log ........................................................................................................................................ 87
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 List of Figures 11
Figure 6-4 View FRU Information.................................................................................................................................. 88
Figure 7-1 Boot Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 89
Figure 7-2 Floppy Drive and Hard Drive BBS Priorities ............................................................................................... 93
Figure 7-3 Add New Boot Option................................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 7-4 Delete Boot Option ....................................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 8-1 Security Setup Screen ................................................................................................................................. 96
Figure 8-2 Access Level................................................................................................................................................. 97
Figure 8-3 HDD Security Protection............................................................................................................................ 100
Figure 8-4 Password Request For HDD ...................................................................................................................... 102
Figure 8-5 Security Locked HDD ................................................................................................................................. 102
Figure 8-6 Security Frozen HDD.................................................................................................................................. 103
Figure 9-1 Save & Exit Setup Screen .......................................................................................................................... 104
Figure 10-1 EFI Shell .................................................................................................................................................... 109
Figure 11-1 Startup Screen with BBS POPUP option ................................................................................................ 111
Figure 11-2 BBS Popup Screen ................................................................................................................................... 111
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

12 CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
List of Tables
Table 2-1 Hot Keys Legend............................................................................................................................................ 17
Table 8-1 Access Level Coverage ................................................................................................................................. 97
Table 14-1 Default Values........................................................................................................................................... 114
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 Introduction 13
1 • Introduction
This UEFI User’s Guide describes the operation and functional properties of the
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware for CR12/CT12, VR12/ VP12
CPCI/VME Single Board Computers.
UEFI firmware is a replacement for the older BIOS firmware interface installed in
previous generations of IBM PC/AT compatible systems.
UEFI firmware is implemented based on Aptio®solution. Aptio is American
Megatrends Inc (AMI) next‐generation firmware based on the UEFI specifications.
UEFI specification defines a new software interface between operating system (OS)
and platform firmware. The interface contains data records with platform‐ related
information and boot and runtime services that are available to the OS and its boot
loader. To maintain compatibility to the older BIOS the UEFI firmware implements a
Compatibility 16BIOS module (CSM16). Thus, several names and references in this
documentation still use and refer to known BIOS acronyms.
NOTE
UEFI is sometimes referred herein to just as EFI, the original specification developed by Intel.
1.1 Safety Notices
The following general safety precautions represent warnings of certain dangers of
which Abaco Systems is aware. Failure to comply with these or with specific
Warnings and/or Cautions elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of
design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment. Abaco Systems assumes no
liability for the user’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Also follow all warning instructions contained in associated system equipment
manuals.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting this equipment. This device may operate in an
environment containing potentially dangerous voltages.
Ensure that all power to the system is removed before installing any device.
To minimize shock hazard, connect the equipment chassis and rack/enclosure to an electrical ground. If AC
power is supplied to the rack/enclosure, the power jack and mating plug of the power cable must meet IEC
safety standards.
1.2 Flammability
The circuit board is made by a UL-recognized manufacturer and has a flammability
rating of UL94V-1.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

14 CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
1.3 EMI/EMC Regulatory Compliance
CAUTION
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate electromagnetic energy. It may cause or be susceptible to
EMI if not installed and used in a cabinet with adequate EMI protection.
The Abaco product is designed using good EMC practices and, when used in a
suitably EMC-compliant chassis, should maintain the compliance of the total system.
1.4 Handling
Only handle the Abaco product by the edges, ejector handles, or front panel.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 Starting Aptio® Setup Utility 15
2 • Starting Aptio® Setup Utility
This chapter describes the layout and the basic navigation of the Aptio Setup Utility.
NOTES
For convenience, Aptio® Setup Utility is further referred to just as Setup.
CR12/CT12 CPCI Single Board Computers and VR12/VP12 VME Single Board Computers are further
referred to just as SBC.
2.1 Starting Setup
To enter the Setup, follow the next steps:
1. Power on the SBC.
2. Press the <Delete> key or <F2> key on your keyboard when you see the
following text prompt on Startup screen.
Figure 2-1Startup Screen With Quit Boot Disabled
3. After you pressed the key, the top Setup screen (Figure 3) displays.
NOTE
This Startup screen slightly varies with different SBC and peripheral options. The BBS POPUP Menu entered
with Key <F7> is described in Chapter 10.
The time the UEFI firmware is prompting for key input is configurable. The Startup
screen might be replaced by OEM logo screen. Read Chapter 9 for modifying these
features.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

16 CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
2.2 Setup Screens Layout
All Setup screens have the same layout divided into three main frames. The left
frame displays all the options that can be configured. ‘Grayed‐out’
options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be configured. A highlighted
white option is selected.
The upper right frame displays a text message. When an option is selected in the left
frame, often a text message will accompany it.
The lower right frame displays the key legend
Figure 2-2 Setup Screens Layout
NOTE
This manual describes the standard look of the Setup screens. The SBC you are using may has different
features (product options) and thus the example screens and descriptions may not look exactly the same.
2.3 Setup Navigation
The Setup uses a key‐based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the Setup hot
keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 Starting Aptio® Setup Utility 17
Figure 2-3 Setup Navigation Overview
NOTE
There is a Hot Key legend located in the right lower frame on all Setup screens
Table 2-1 Hot Keys Legend
Hot Key
Description
Enter
The <Enter> key allows the user to select an option to edit its value,
access a Sub menu or go to another Setupscreen.
Left / Right
The <Left Arrow> and
<Right Arrow> keys allow
you to move between the
different Setup screens.
For example:
Main screen, Advanced screen, Chipset screen,and so on.
 Up / Down
The <Up Arrow> and <Down
Arrow> keys allow you to
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

18 CR12/CT12, VR12/VP12 UEFI Firmware User's Guide Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0
Hot Key
Description
jump to a Setup item or
Sub-screen.
+- Plus / Minus
The <+> and <-> keys allow
you to change the field
value of a particular Setup
item.
For example:
Date and Time.
Tab
The <Tab> key allows you to jump between fields.
For example: Date and Time.
Esc
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made
and exit the Setup
Press the <Enter> key to discard changes and exit Setup.
You can also use the <Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow> key to select
No and then press the <Enter> key to abort this function and return to
the previous screen.
F1
The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.
Press the <Enter> key to exit and return to the previous screen
F2
The <F2> key allows you to discard your changes and return to the
previous values.
Press the <Enter> key to load previous values and exit.
You can also use the <Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow> key to select
No and then press the <Enter> key to abort this function and return to
the previous screen.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Publication No. UGCR12V051E Rev. A.0 Starting Aptio® Setup Utility 19
Hot Key
Description
F3
The <F3> key allows you to load the optimized default values.
Press the <Enter> key to load optimized values and exit.
The Optimized Defaults allow the SBC to boot up with the best
performance and less conflicting settings known. However, some
options cannot be determined and need to be changed by user
afterwards.
You can also use the <Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow> key to select
No and then press the <Enter> key to abort this function and return to
the previous screen.
F4
The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you have made and
exit Setup.
Press the <Enter> key to save the configuration and exit. You can
also use the <Arrow> key to select No and then press the <Enter> key
to abort this function and return to the previous screen
Other keys
When other keys become available, they are displayed in the help
screen along with their intended function.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com