DFI PIC-H61 User manual

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PIC-H61
Full Size PICMG 1.3
User’s Manual
A-239-M-2008

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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.
© 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................................................8
Board Layout.................................................................................................8
System Memory............................................................................................ 9
Installing the DIM Module........................................................................... 10
CPU ................................................................................................................ 11
Installing the CPU....................................................................................... 11
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink.................................................................. 13
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 14
Clear CMOS ............................................................................................... 14
USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 15
KB/MS Power Select.................................................................................... 15
Power-on Select.......................................................................................... 16
COM1 RS232/422/485 Select....................................................................... 16
Rare Panel I/O Ports.................................................................................... 17
COM (Serial) Ports...................................................................................... 17
USB Ports................................................................................................... 18
RJ45 LAN Ports........................................................................................... 18
VGA Ports .................................................................................................. 19
I/O Connectors ............................................................................................ 20
Digital I/O Power Connector........................................................................ 20
Digital I/O Connector.................................................................................. 20
Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................................... 21
Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 21
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................ 22
LPT Connector............................................................................................ 22
FPD Connector ........................................................................................... 23
KB/MS Connector........................................................................................ 23
IrDA Connector .......................................................................................... 24
SMBus Connector ....................................................................................... 24
Power Connectors....................................................................................... 25
Battery....................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup............................................................... 26
Overview ..................................................................................................... 26
AMI BIOS Setup Utility............................................................................. 27
Main .......................................................................................................... 27
Advanced ................................................................................................... 27
Chipset ...................................................................................................... 35
Boot........................................................................................................... 39
Security...................................................................................................... 40
Save & Exit ................................................................................................ 41
Updating the BIOS ....................................................................................... 41
Chapter 4 - Supported Software .......................................................... 42
Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code................................................ 53
Appendix B - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 54
Appendix C - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 55
Appendix D - BIOS Status Code............................................................ 57
Table of Contents

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About this Manual
This manual can be downloaded from the website, or acquired as an electronic file included in
the optional CD/DVD. The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may
be based on editions that do not resemble your actual products. Please visit our website or
contact our sales representatives for the latest editions.
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 PIC-H61 board
• Two USB port cables (with bracket)
• Two COM port cables (with bracket)
• Two Serial ATA data cables
• One QR (Quick Reference)
Optional Items
• Serial ATA data cable
• Serial ATA power cable
• USB port cable
• COM port cable
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
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Serial ATA • 4 SATA 2.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
BIOS • AMI BIOS
- 64Mbit SPI BIOS
Rear I/O • 1 DB-15 VGA port
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
I/O Connectors • 1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connector
• 4 serial connectors
- 1 RS232/422/485
- 3 RS232
• 4 SATA 2.0 ports
• 1 parallel connector
• 1 floppy connector
• 2 connectors for 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 8-bit Digital I/O connector
• 1 SMBus connector
• 1 IrDA connector
• 1 front panel connector
• 1 chassis intrusion connector
• 1 CPU fan connector (supports Smart fan)
• 1 8-pin 12V ATX power connector
Energy Efficient
Design • Supports ErP Lot6 power saving (optional)
• Supports ACPI
• 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
• CPU stopped clock control
• AC power failure recovery
Damage Free
Intelligence • Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors VCORE/5V/3.3V/V_DIMM/12V/5VSB 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
OS Support • Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Professional x64 & SP2 (64-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x64 & SP1 (64-bit)
Temperature • Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20oC to 85oC
Humidity • 10% to 90%
Dimensions • 338mm (13.3") x 122mm (4.8")
Certification • CE
• FCC Class B
• RoHS
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Specifications
Processor • LGA 1155 socket for:
- 3rd generation Intel®CoreTM processors (22nm process technology)
: Intel®CoreTM i7-3770 (8M Cache, up to 3.9 GHz); 77W
: Intel®CoreTM i5-3550S (6M Cache, up to 3.7 GHz); 65W
: Intel®CoreTM i3-3220 (3M Cache, 3.3 GHz); 55W
: Intel®Pentium®G2120 (3M Cache, 3.1 GHz); 65W
- 2nd generation Intel®CoreTM processors (32nm process technology)
: Intel®CoreTM i7-2600 (8M Cache, up to 3.8 GHz); 95W
: Intel®CoreTM i5-2400 (6M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz); 95W
: Intel®CoreTM i3-2120 (3M Cache, 3.3 GHz); 65W
: Intel®Pentium®G850 (3M Cache, 2.9 GHz); 65W
• Intel®Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel®AVX) Instructions
• Intel®Turbo Boost Technology
Chipset • Intel®H61 Express Chipset
System Memory • Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3 1333/1600MHz (3rd generation processors)
Supports DDR3 1066/1333MHz (2nd generation processors)
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are
supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC
Expansion
Interfaces
(via gold
fingers)
• 1 PCIe x16 slot
- Supports Gen 3.0 (3rd generation processors)
- Supports Gen 2.0 (2nd generation processors)
• 4 PCIe x1
• 4 PCI
• 4 USB 2.0
Graphics • Intel®HD Graphics
• Display outputs:
- 1 VGA port at rear I/O
- 1 TMDS port pin header supports PIC-DVI module (optional)
• DVI-D supports up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz resolution (optional)
• VGA supports up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz resolution
• Supports 6 Graphics Execution Units (EUs)
• Intel®Clear Video Technology
• DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) support for accelerating video processing
LAN • 2 Intel®W82574L PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Onboard USB • 6 USB 2.0
- 2 USB at the rear I/O
- 4 USB via 2 USB connectors
Trusted
Platform
Module - TPM
(optional)
• Infineon SLB9635
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection
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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®HD 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 com-
patibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports DVI-D and VGA
interfaces for diaplay outputs.
• 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
The Intel W82574L Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.
• 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.
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• Wake-On-PS/2
This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
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.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• 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
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Board Layout
Buzzer
DIO
KB/MS
DIO Power
LGA 1155
SATA 1
SATA 0
SATA 4
SATA 5
SPI Flash BIOS
CPU FAN
1
1
(JP2)
12
10
USB 4-5
1
(JP3)
1
(JP4)
1
12
1112
Front Panel
Battery
1
11
1
COM4 COM3 COM2
COM1 DDR3_1
DDR3_2
ATX12V
(JP5)
(JP6)
1
1
1
8
11
910
2
1
(JP1)
1
2
5
6
1
2
87
12
10
USB 2-3
1
2
25
LPT FPD
133
USB 1
USB 0
VGA
LAN 2
LAN 1
Intel
H61
Fintek
F71889F
IrDA SMBus
Chassis Intrusion
1
XIO3130I
Fintek
81216
IT8892

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System Memory
DDR3
Features
• Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
• Supports 1066/1333/1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Dual channel memory interface
• Supports maximum of 16GB system memory
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.
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.

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Chapter 2
Installing the DIM Module
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual
board. These illustrations are for reference only.
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.
Ejector tab
Ejector tab
5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket.
Key
Notch
7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated
in the socket. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically
snap into the locked position to hold the module in place.
6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with
the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying
mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one
way.