DFI CM100-C User manual

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CM100-C
Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard
User’s Manual
A25000304

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Copyright
This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re-
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.
© 2013. 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
CPU ................................................................................................................ 11
Installing the CPU....................................................................................... 11
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink.................................................................. 12
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 13
Clear CMOS Data........................................................................................ 13
USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 14
PS/2 Power Select ...................................................................................... 14
COM5/ COM6 RS232/422/485 Select ........................................................... 15
COM1/ COM2 RS232 Power Select............................................................... 15
Power-on Select.......................................................................................... 16
Rear Panel I/O Ports................................................................................. 16
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports.......................................................... 17
COM (Serial) Ports...................................................................................... 17
Graphics Interface ...................................................................................... 18
RJ45 LAN Ports........................................................................................... 18
USB Ports................................................................................................... 19
Audio ......................................................................................................... 20
I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 20
S/PDIF Connector ....................................................................................... 20
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors...................................................................... 21
Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................................... 21
Chassis Instrusion Connector ..................................................................... 22
Power Connectors....................................................................................... 22
Standby Power LED .................................................................................... 23
Digital I/O Connectors ................................................................................ 23
Front Panel Connectors............................................................................... 24
Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 24
Battery....................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup............................................................... 27
Overview ..................................................................................................... 27
AMI BIOS Setup Utility............................................................................. 28
Main .......................................................................................................... 28
Advanced ................................................................................................... 28
Chipset ...................................................................................................... 38
Boot........................................................................................................... 42
Security...................................................................................................... 43
Save & Exit ................................................................................................ 44
Updating the BIOS .................................................................................... 45
Chapter 4 - Supported Software .......................................................... 46
Appendix A - nLite and AHCI Installation Guide........................... 57
nLite............................................................................................................... 57
AHCI .............................................................................................................. 61
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code................................................ 63
Appendix C - System Error Message................................................... 64
Appendix D - Troubleshooting................................................................ 65
Appendix E - BIOS Status Code ............................................................ 67
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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 CM100-C motherboard
• One Serial ATA data 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
• Serial ATA data cable
• Serial ATA power cable
• USB port cable
• COM port cable
• I/O shield
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 nor-
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Rear Panel I/O
Ports • 1 mini-DIN-6 port for PS/2 mouse/keyboard
• 4 USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 DB-9 serial port
- Supports RS232 (RS232 and/or Power)
• 1 HDMI port
• 2 DVI-I ports (DVI-D signal)
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• Line-in/surround, Line out, and Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer jacks
I/O Connectors • 2 connectors for 4 external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 5 connectors for 5 external serial ports
- 2 RS232/422/485
- 2 RS232
- 1 RS232 (RS232 and/or Power)
• 1 8-bit Digital I/O connector
• 1 front audio connector for line-out and mic-in jacks
• 4 SATA 3.0 ports
• 1 S/PDIF connector
• 1 24-pin ATX power connector
• 1 4-pin 12V power connector
• 1 chassis intrusion connector
• 2 fan connectors
• 1 front panel connector
Energy Efficient
Design • ACPI v3.0 specification
• System Power Management
• Wake-On-Events include:
- Wake-On-PS/2 KB/Mouse
- 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 VDD/VDDNB/VDDIO/1.1V/1.2V/3.3V/5V/12V 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
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Specifications
Processor • AMD®Embedded R-Series APUs
: R-464L Quad-core 2.3GHz, 35W
: R-460H Quad-core 1.9GHz, 35W
: R-272F Dual-core 2.7GHz, 35W
: R-268D Dual-core 2.5GHz, 35W
• PGA (FS1r2) socket
• 32nm process technology
Chipset • AMD®A70M Fusion Controller Hub
System Memory • Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3 (1.5V), LVDDR3 (1.35V), ULVDDR3 (1.25V) up to 1600MHz
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb, 4Gb and 8Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies
are supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC
Expansion Slots • 1 PCIe x16 slot
• 2 DFI Proprietary Extension Bus for customized expansion via a riser card
• 1 Mini PCIe slot (PCIe and USB signals)
- Supports half size Mini PCIe card
Graphics • AMD RadeonTM Dual Graphics technology delivers enhanced 3D graphics
rendering perfomance
• Display ports: 1 HDMI, 2 DVI (DVI-D signal)
• DirectX 11, Hardware H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2, DivX at 1080p@60fps
Audio • Realtek ALC886 5.1-channel High Definition Audio
• Audio outputs: Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer, line-in/surround and line-out
• S/PDIF audio interface
LAN • 2 Intel®WG82574L PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Serial ATA
Interface • 4 SATA 3.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
USB Interface • XHCI Host Controller supports up to 4 super speed USB 3.0 ports
EEProm
(optional) • 32~128KB
NVRam
(optional) • 4~8MB
Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)-
optional
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement, and password protection
BIOS • AMI BIOS
- 32Mbit SPI BIOS
Dimensions • Mini-ITX form factor
• 170mm (6.7") x 170mm (6.7")
Temperature • Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -40oC to 85oC
Humidity • 10% to 90%
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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 AMD®RadeonTM dual graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics
performance and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics
with outstanding graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and
compatibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports HDMI, DVI-I
for up to 2 independent displays.
• 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 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel
ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s. The bandwidth of the SATA 3.0 will be limited by
carrier board design.
• Gigabit LAN
Two Intel® WG82574L PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data
transmission.
• Audio
The Realtek ALC886 audio codec provides 5.1-channel High Definition audio output.
• USB
The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmis-
sion speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s)
and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for data transmission, reduces
power consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is 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-
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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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Board Layout
System Memory
DDR3-1
DDR3-2
Standby
Power LED
Features
• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets
• Supports 1066/1333/1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Dual channel memory interface
• Supports maximum of 16GB 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.
COM6
12
10 9
COM5
12
10 9
COM4COM3
12
10 9
12
10 9
1
Chassis intrusion
Winbond
W83627DHG
DIO
COM2 Front
Panel
COM2 RS232
Power select
(JP15)
2
1
2
5
6
12
1
11
Buzzer
1
SPI Flash BIOS
1
System Fan
Standby Power LED
Battery
SATA 0
SATA 1
SATA 2
SATA 3
2
1
USB 2-3
10
1
USB 2.0(0-3) power select(JP5)
USB 0-1
AMD
A70M
PGA FS1r2
+12V Power
1
12
13
24
COM5
RS232/422/485
select (JP11)
1
PS/2 power select(JP10)
USB 2.0
(4-5) Power
select(JP6)
1
COM1 RS232
power select(JP16)
1
2
5
6
1
USB 3.0 (0-1)
Power select (JP7)
USB 3.0 (2-3) Power select(JP8)
1
1
S/PDIF
Front Audio
1 2
9 10
Clear CMOS(JP1)
1
Mini PCIe
PCIe x16
DFI Proprietary
Extension Bus
USB 3.0 (0-1)
LAN 1
USB 3.0 (2-3)
LAN 2
DVI0
DVI1
KB/ MS
USB 2.0 (4-5)
HDMI
COM1 DDR3_1 SODIMM
DDR3_2 SODIMM
Intel WG82574L
Intel WG82574L
2 1
56
LPC
12
10 9
2 1
56
DFI Proprietary
Extension Bus
Line-in/Surround
Line-out
Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer
12
10 9
Power-on
select (JP4)
COM6
RS232/422/485
select (JP14)
2
1
10
CPU Fan
1
COM6
12
10 9
COM5
12
10 9
COM4COM3
12
10 9
12
10 9
1
Chassis intrusion
Winbond
W83627DHG
DIO
COM2 Front
Panel
COM2 RS232
Power select
(JP15)
2
1
2
5
6
12
1
11
Buzzer
1
SPI Flash BIOS
1
System Fan
Standby Power LED
Battery
SATA 0
SATA 1
SATA 2
SATA 3
2
1
USB 2-3
10
1
USB 2.0(0-3) power select(JP5)
USB 0-1
AMD
A70M
PGA FS1r2
+12V Power
1
12
13
24
COM5
RS232/422/485
select (JP11)
1
PS/2 power select(JP10)
USB 2.0
(4-5) Power
select(JP6)
1
COM1 RS232
power select(JP16)
1
2
5
6
1
USB 3.0 (0-1)
Power select (JP7)
USB 3.0 (2-3) Power select(JP8)
1
1
S/PDIF
Front Audio
1 2
9 10
Clear CMOS(JP1)
1
Mini PCIe
PCIe x16
DFI Proprietary
Extension Bus
USB 3.0 (0-1)
LAN 1
USB 3.0 (2-3)
LAN 2
DVI0
DVI1
KB/ MS
USB 2.0 (4-5)
HDMI
COM1 DDR3_1 SODIMM
DDR3_2 SODIMM
Intel WG82574L
Intel WG82574L
2 1
56
LPC
12
10 9
2 1
56
DFI Proprietary
Extension Bus
Line-in/Surround
Line-out
Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer
12
10 9
Power-on
select (JP4)
COM6
RS232/422/485
select (JP14)
2
1
10
CPU Fan
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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.
Dual Channel (DC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides
better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
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.
Dual Channel DIMMs of the same memory configuration
are on different channels.
Important:
You can populate either Channel A or Channel B first.
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 DIMM socket on the system board.
4. Push the “ejector tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual
board. These illustrations are for reference only.
Ejector tab
Ejector tab
5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket.
Key
Notch