Biostar iDEQ-T1 IN2940T1 User guide

iDEQ-T1 Setup Manual
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iDEQ-T1 Setup Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................... 1
Getting Started............................................................................................. 1
Package Checklist ....................................................................................... 1
Specification................................................................................................. 2
Getting to Know Your System ...................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: System hardware installation........................................................ 4
Disassembling the Cover............................................................................. 4
A. Installing WiFi Module ............................................................................. 5
C. Installing a 2.5 inch HDD......................................................................... 6
VESA Bracket (Optional).............................................................................. 7
Antenna (Optional)....................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ...................................................................................... 9
Main Menu ..................................................................................................11
Advanced Menu ......................................................................................... 12
Chipset Menu............................................................................................. 22
Security Menu ............................................................................................ 26
Performance Menu .................................................................................... 28
Boot Menu.................................................................................................. 30
Exit Menu ................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 4: BIOS Update & Software.............................................................. 32
BIOS Update.............................................................................................. 32
Software..................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 5: Useful Help .................................................................................... 41
Driver Installation ....................................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 42
Appendix: Specification In Other Languages............................................... 43
Arabic......................................................................................................... 43
French........................................................................................................ 44
German ...................................................................................................... 45
Portuguese................................................................................................. 46
Russian ...................................................................................................... 47
Spanish ...................................................................................................... 49

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Getting Started
To assure the safe application of the mini PC, please carefully read the following:
Before disassembling or cleaning this product, make sure the power
connector is unplugged.
Keep the mini PC away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat and cold. Keep liquids away from the mini PC and keyboard.
Never wipe the interior of the system with water or dip the system in water.
Before connecting to any peripheral, please turn off the power of the
system.
Package Checklist
Please carefully unpack the mini PC and check the following items from the
package:
mini PC x1
Stand x1
SATA Cable x1
Screws Pack x1
Power Cord x1
Power Adaptor x1
Quick Start Guide x1
DVD Driver x1
Rubber Stands x4
Antenna x1
VESA Mounting Kit x1
(optional)
Wireless Module x1 (optional)

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Specification
Processor iDEQ-T1 IN2940T1: Intel® Celeron® Processor N2940 (2M Cache, up to 2.25 GHz)
iDEQ-T1 IJ1800T1: Intel® Celeron® Processor J1800 (1M Cache, up to 2.58 GHz)
Graphics Integrated Intel® HD Graphics series graphic engine
Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR3L 1333 (1.35V/1.5V)
2x DDR3L SO-DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 16 GB Memory
Each DIMM supports non-ECC 512MB/ 1/ 2/ 4/ 8 GB DDR3L module
* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.
Networking
LAN (RTL8111G) 1x Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45 Port
WLAN (Wi-Fi module sold separately) 1x Mini PCIe Connector
Audio Realtek Codec ALC662, Support 2x Port with Line out / MIC in
Storage 1x SATA II connector, data transfer rates up to 3.0Gb/s
Rear I/O
DC jack (19V DC-in) 1x
USB 3.0 port 1x
USB 2.0 port 1x
RJ-45 Gigabit Lan port 1x
HDMI connector 1x
VGA connector 1x
Line-Out 1x
Mic-In 1x
Front I/O
USB 2.0 port 2x
Power on button 1x
Environment
Operation Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 100°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)
Relative Humidity 20% ~ 80% non-condensing
Power Supply 19V/45W
OS Support Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
Mounting
Foot stand
VESA 75/100 Mount Bracket (Optional)
Dimension 210mm (L) x 40mm (W) x 185mm (H)
Weight 0.8 kg
Regulatory
Compliance CE/FCC

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Getting to Know Your System
Front Panel
Rear Panel

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Chapter 2: System hardware installation
Disassembling the Cover
1. Loosen four screws on the bottom cover, then turn the system over.
2. Place the tip of your fingernail into the tiny gap between the cover and the
chassis, then pull up the cover.
3. Loosen four screws of HDD Bracket.

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4. After removing the HDD bracket, you will see the system board.
A. Installing WiFi Module
Insert WiFi module into mini PCIe slot and fasten screw. Connect antenna line to
“MAIN” on the WiFi module.
Note: Wi-Fi module sold separately
B. Installing Memory Module (1.35V/1.5V)
Insert memory module into SODIMM socket at backside of motherboard.
Note: The DIMM must be installed to DIMMA1 slot first.

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C. Installing a 2.5 inch HDD
1. Fasten HDD bracket with HDD.
2. Connect the SATA cable to the HDD and system board.
3. Screw the HDD bracket back to the system.

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VESA Bracket (Optional)
1. The mounting kit has either the VESA 75 mm or 100 mm mounting pattern.
2. Secure the VESA mounting bracket to your monitor with four screws.
3. Place your PC on VESA bracket and make sure the PC is hooked by the
VESA mounting bracket.

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Antenna
Fasten antenna to the connector.
Note: After the system assembly, please place the rubber stand to each screw
hole.

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS
Setup program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify
the basic system configuration and save these settings to NVRAM.
UEFI BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing programs
from a disk. This system controls most of the input and output devices such as
keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. BIOS activates at the first stage of
the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. Some
additional features, such as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning
options are also included in UEFI BIOS.
The rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in UEFI
BIOS Setup.
Plug and Play Support
This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification.
EPA Green PC Support
This AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC specification.
ACPI Support
AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and
Power interface specification (ACPI). It provides ASL code for power
management and device configuration capabilities as defined in the ACPI
specification, developed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba.
PCI Bus Support
This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral
Component Interconnect) local bus specification.
DRAM Support
DDR3L SO-DRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is supported.

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Using Setup
When starting up the computer, press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST) to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility.
In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you will see General Help description at the top
right corner, and this is providing a brief description of the selected item.
Navigation Keys for that particular menu are at the bottom right corner, and you
can use these keys to select item and change the settings.
<Notice>
The default UEFI BIOS settings apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance of
the motherboard. If the system becomes unstable after changing any settings, please load the
default settings to ensure system’s compatibility and stability. Use Load Setup Default under
the Exit Menu.
For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is being continuously updated. The
UEFI BIOS information described in this manual is for your reference only. The actual UEFI
BIOS information and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.
The content of this manual is subject to be changed without notice. We will not be responsible
for any mistakes found in this user’s manual and any system damage that may be caused by
wrong-settings.
General Help
Navigation Keys

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Main Menu
Once you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the
screen providing an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS Information
It shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Product Name, Build
Date and etc.
Total Memory
Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will be excluded.
System Language
Choose the system default language.
System Date
Set the system date. Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the
date.
System Time
Set the system internal clock.

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Advanced Menu
The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of CPU, Super I/O,
Power Management, and other system devices.
<Notice> Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may cause system to
malfunction.
ACPI Settings
Enable ACPI Auto Configuration
This item enables or disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

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Enable Hibernation
This item enables or disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).
This option may be not effective with some OSes.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
ACPI Sleep State
This item selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the
SUSPEND button is pressed.
Options: S3 only (Suspend to RAM) (Default) / Suspend Disabled
Lock Legacy Resources
The item enables or disables Lock of Legacy Resources.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Restore AC Power Loss
Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure.
Options: Power Off (Default) / Power On / Last State
EuP Control
When EuP is enabled, the system will meet EuP requirement.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
PME Wake up from S5
The item enables the system to wake from S5 using PME event.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Wake system with Fixed Time
This item enables or disables the system to wake on by alarm event. When this
item is enabled, the system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Wake up date
You can choose which date the system will boot up.
Wake up hour / Wake up minute / Wake up second
You can choose the system boot up time, input hour, minute and second to
specify.
USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4
This item allows you to enable or disabled the USB resume from S3/S4 function.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

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SMART FAN Control
System Smart Fan2
This item allows you to control the System Smart Fan function.
Options: Auto (Default) / Full Running
IT8627E H/W Monitor

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Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology
ISCT Support
This item enables/disables ISCT Support.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Note: The following items appear only when you set the ISCT Support function to [Enabled]
ISCT Notification Control
Options: Enabled (Default)
CPU Configuration
This item shows CPU Information
Active Processor Cores
This item sets number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Options: All (Default) / 1

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Limit CPUID Maximum
Disabled for Windows XP
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Execute-Disable Bit
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when
combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2,
SuSE Linux 9.2, Red Hat Enterprise 3 Update 3.).
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Hardware Prefetcher
This item enables or disables the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer Prefetcher.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
This item enables or disables the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of adjacent
cache lines.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Intel Virtualization Technology
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vanderpool Technology
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Power Technology
This item enables or disables the power management features.
Options: Custom (Default) / Energy Efficient / Disable
EIST
This item enables or disables Intel SpeedStep.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Turbo Mode
This item enables or disables Turbo Mode.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
P-STATE Coordination
This item changes P-STATE coordination type.
Options: HW_ALL (Default) / SW_ALL / SW_ANY
CPU C6 report
This item enables or disables CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

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CPU C7 report
This item enables or disables CPU C7 (ACPI C3) report to OS.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Package C State limit
This item sets Package C State limit.
Options: No Limit (Default) / C0 / C1 / C3 / C6 / C7
SATA Configuration
The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of SATA devices.
Serial-ATA (SATA)
This item enables/disables Serial ATA Device.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
SATA Mode
This item determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
Options: AHCI Mode (Default) / IDE Mode
SATA1
This item enables/disables Serial ATA Port1.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

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Network Stack Configuration
Network Stack
This item enables or disables UEFI network stack
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Note: The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack function to [Enabled]
IPv4 PXE Support
This item enables or disables IPv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPv4 booth
option will not be created.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
IPv6 PXE Support
This item enables or disables IPv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPv6 booth
option will not be created.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
PXE boot wait time
Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot.