DFI CD101-N User manual

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CD101-N
Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard
User’s Manual
A24150433

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Copyright
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produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without
the prior written permission from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi-
cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu-
ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes
to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions
or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
will always provide the most updated information.
© 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
are the properties of the respective owners.
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Copyright............................................................................................................. 2
Trademarks ........................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B.....................................................2
About this Manual ..........................................................................................4
Warranty ............................................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions......................................................................4
Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4
About the Package.........................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction .............................................................................6
Specifications ................................................................................................6
Features ........................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation................................................9
Board Layout................................................................................................. 9
System Memory............................................................................................ 9
Installing the DIMM Module ........................................................................ 10
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 12
Clear CMOS Data........................................................................................ 12
Power-on Select.......................................................................................... 12
USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 13
COM 1 RS232/422/485 Select ..................................................................... 13
COM 1 RS232/Power Select......................................................................... 14
Mini PCIe/mSATA Select .............................................................................. 14
LVDS Panel Select....................................................................................... 15
LVDS Panel Power Select ............................................................................ 16
LVDS Brightness Control Select.................................................................... 16
Rear Panel I/O Ports................................................................................. 17
DC-in 9-24V ............................................................................................... 17
COM (Serial) Ports...................................................................................... 18
Graphics Interfaces..................................................................................... 18
RJ45 LAN Ports........................................................................................... 19
USB Ports................................................................................................... 19
Audio ......................................................................................................... 20
I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 21
Digital I/O Connector.................................................................................. 21
Digital I/O Power Connector........................................................................ 21
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors...................................................................... 22
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................ 22
I2C Connector ............................................................................................. 23
Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 23
CompactFlash Socket (optional)................................................................... 24
LVDS LCD Panel Connector ......................................................................... 24
LCD/Inverter Power Connector .................................................................... 25
Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 26
Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................................... 26
Standby Power LED .................................................................................... 27
Battery....................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup............................................................... 28
Overview ..................................................................................................... 28
AMI BIOS Setup Utility............................................................................. 29
Main .......................................................................................................... 29
Advanced ................................................................................................... 29
Chipset ...................................................................................................... 36
Boot........................................................................................................... 39
Security...................................................................................................... 40
Save & Exit................................................................................................. 40
Updating the BIOS .................................................................................... 41
Chapter 4 - Supported Software .......................................................... 42
Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide ........................ 56
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code................................................ 62
Appendix C - System Error Message................................................... 63
Appendix D - Troubleshooting................................................................ 64
Appendix E - BIOS Status Code ............................................................ 66
Table of Contents

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About this Manual
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD,
insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear.
Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product,
inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and
product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper instal-
lation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circum-
stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or
out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service
agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the
product that has been modified or altered.
Static Electricity Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han-
dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts
or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con-
nectors by their ends.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installa-
tion or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before
plugging the power cord.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other com-
ponents. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD worksta-
tion only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chas-
sis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One CD101-N motherboard
• One Serial ATA data with power cable
• One I/O shield
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Optional Items
• USB port cable
• Serial ATA data cable
• Serial ATA power cable
• COM port cable
• I/O shield
• Power adapter: TBD
• Heat sink with fan
• Heat sink
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Before Using the System Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following
internal components.
• A CPU
• Memory module
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at
least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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I/O Connectors • 1 connector for 2 external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 connectors for 2 external RS232 serial ports (2.0mm pitch)
• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector
• 1 LCD/inverter power connector
• 1 12-bit Digital I/O connector
• 1 Digital I/O power connector
• 1 front audio connector for line-out and mic-in jacks
• 2 SATA 2.0 ports
• 2 SATA power connectors
• 1 touch panel connector (optional)
• 1 chassis intrusion connector
• 1 front panel connector
• 2 fan connectors
BIOS • AMI BIOS
- 16Mbit SPI BIOS
Energy Efficient
Design • ACPI v3.0 specification
• System Power Management
• Wake-On-Events include:
- Wake-On-USB KB/Mouse
- Wake-On-LAN
- RTC timer to power-on the system
• AC power failure recovery
Damage Free
Intelligence • Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors VCORE/VGFX/1.05V/3.3V/5VSB/3VSB/VBAT voltages and failure
alarm
• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm
• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed
• Watchdog timer function
- Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds
Power
Consumption • 21.6W with D2550 at 1.86GHz and 2x 2GB DDR3 SODIMM
• 19.104W with N2800 at 1.86GHz and 2x 2GB DDR3 SODIMM
• 16.92W with N2600 at 1.60GHz and 1x 2GB DDR3 SODIMM
OS Support • Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
Temperature • Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20oC to 85oC
Humidity • 10% to 90%
Dimensions • Mini-ITX form factor
- 170mm (6.7") x 170mm (6.7")
• Heat sink with fan
- CD101-N2550: 68mm x 50mm x 40mm
• Heat sink
- CD101-N2600/N2800: 68mm x 50mm x 30mm
Certification • CE
• FCC Class B
• RoHS
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Specifications
Processor • CD101-N2550:
- Intel®AtomTM D2550, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 10W TDP, dual-core
- Cooling: heatsink with cooling fan
• CD101-N2800:
- Intel®AtomTM N2800, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 6.5W TDP, dual-core
- Cooling: heatsink (fanless solution)
• CD101-N2600:
- Intel®AtomTM N2600, 1.6GHz, 2x 512K L2, 3.5W TDP, dual-core
- Cooling: heatsink (fanless solution)
Chipset • Intel®NM10 Express chipset
System Memory • Supports DDR3 1066MHz (CD101-N2550/CD101-N2800)
Supports DDR3 800MHz (CD101-N2600)
• Supports single channel memory interface
• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets support up to 4GB system memory
(CD101-N2550/CD101-N2800)
One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket supports up to 2GB system memory
(CD101-N2600)
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are
supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC
Expansion Slots • 1 PCIe x1 slot
• 1 Mini PCIe slot
- Supports USB and PCIe signals
- Supports half size and/or full size Mini PCIe card
• 1 CompactFlash socket (optional)
Graphics • Intel®GMA 3650 (CD101-N2550/CD101-N2800)
Intel®GMA 3600 (CD101-N2600)
• Supports DVI (DVI-D signal), VGA, and LVDS interfaces
• LVDS: 24-bit, dual channel, resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz
• DVI and VGA: resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
• Supports Hardware H.264/AVC, MPEG-2 video decoder, VC-1, DirectX 9, 1080p
decoder
Audio • Realtek ALC886 7.1-channel High Definition Audio
LAN • 2 Intel®82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers; or 2 Intel®I210 PCI Express
Gigabit Ethernet controllers (optional)
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Serial ATA • Supports 2 Serial ATA interfaces
• SATA 2.0 with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
Rear Panel I/O
Ports • 1 4-pin 9-24V DC-in jack or 4-pin power connector (optional)
• 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal)
• 1 VGA port
• 2 DB-9 serial ports
- 1 RS232/422/485 (RS232 and/or Power)
- 1 RS232
• 2 LAN ports
• 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out jacks
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Features
• Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set
time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so
that your system will continue to operate.
• DDR3
DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. The advantages of
DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power than DDR2.
• Graphics
The integrated Intel®GMA graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance
and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with out-
standing graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compat-
ibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports VGA, DVI-I (DVI-D
signal) and LVDS interfaces.
• DVI
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a form of video interface technology made to maximize the
quality of flat panel LCD monitors and modern video graphics cards. Data is transmitted using
the TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) protocol, providing a digital signal from
the PC’s graphics subsystem to the display.
• Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of
up to 3Gb/s (SATA 2.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel
ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.
• Gigabit LAN
Two Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers or 2 Intel®I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers
support up to 1Gbps data transmission.
• Audio
The Realtek ALC886 audio codec provides 7.1-channel High Definition audio output.
• USB
The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second band-
width while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in
device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible
external Plug and Play peripherals.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Wake-On-USB
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the
S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
• RTC Timer
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the
set date and time.
• ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Manage-
ment and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management.
ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM
function.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the
5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more
USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
• Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It
is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power
Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-
on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing
the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows® without having to
go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system.
This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire
operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating ses-
sion will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.
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Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system
manually or let the system power-on automatically.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Board Layout
LAN 1
USB 0-1
LAN 2
USB 2-3
Intel
NM10
Intel Atom
SPI Flash BIOS 110
12
3
Mini PCIe/mSATA
Select (JP7)
1
312
SATA1/mSATA
Select (JP6)
PCIe x1 /
Mini PCIe
Select (JP11)
10
1
312
Fintek
F81866AD
1
1
Mini PCIe
1
8
Mic-in
Line-in
Line-out
12
2
1
2
5
6
LVDS Panel
Power (JP9)
USB 0-3
Power
Select (JP3)
1
Clear CMOS Data
(JP4)
1
2
65
COM 1 RS232
Power Select
(JP1)
COM 1 RS232/422/485
Select (JP2)
1
2
65
139
LVDS LCD Panel
240
1
ON
4
LVDS Panel
Select (SW1)
LVDS/Inverter
Power
SATA 0 SATA 1
SATA Power
1414
USB 4-5
19
2
1
2
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Factory
Test
1
System Fan DIO
Power
14
DDR3_1 SODIMM
DDR3_2 SODIMM
1
210
9
Front Audio
1
USB 4-5 Power
Select (JP5)
COM3
COM4
PCIe x1
DIO
111
Standby Power LED
Buzzer
1
Power-on Select
(JP10)
CPU Fan
1
Front Panel
1
211 12
VGA
DVI-I
COM 2
COM 1
1
210
9
1
210
9
ASM1442
1
Chassis
Intrusion
DC-in
ATX power (optional)
1
2
5
6
I2C
1
LVDS Brightness Control Select
(JP12)
CompactFlash socket
(optional)
D2550/N2800/
N2600
Battery
Realtek
ALC886
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System Memory
DDR3-2
DDR3-1
Standby
Power LED
Features
• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets (-N2550/-N2800)
• One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets (-N2600)
• Supports 800MHz(-N2600)/1066MHz (-N2550/-N2800) DDR3 SDRAM
• Single channel memory interface
• Supports maximum of 4GB (-N2550, -N2800)/2GB (-N2600) system memory
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in
boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wear-
ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If
a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the system
board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices.
Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
The system board supports the following memory interface.
Single Channel (SC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels.
Single Channel
DIMMs are on the same channel.
DIMMs in a channel can be identical or
completely different. However, we highly
recommend using identical DIMMs.
Not all slots need to be populated.
Installing the DIMM Module
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered
down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board.
4. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket
in only one direction.
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual
board. These illustrations are for reference only.