DFI CD952 Series User manual

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CD952 Series
Embedded SBC 3.5”
User’s Manual
A25840349

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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................................................8
Board Layout................................................................................................. 8
Block Diagram............................................................................................... 9
Mechanical Diagram....................................................................................9
System Memory.......................................................................................... 10
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 10
Power-on/Clear CMOS ................................................................................ 10
USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 11
COM2/DIO Select ....................................................................................... 11
Front Panel I/O Ports................................................................................ 12
USB Ports................................................................................................... 12
COM1 (Serial) Port...................................................................................... 13
Mic-in jack.................................................................................................. 14
RJ45 LAN Ports........................................................................................... 14
Rear Panel I/O Ports................................................................................. 15
DVI-I Port .................................................................................................. 15
VGA Port.................................................................................................... 16
micro HDMI................................................................................................ 16
DC-in ......................................................................................................... 17
Line-out jack .............................................................................................. 17
COM2 (Serial) Port/Isolated 4-bit DIO.......................................................... 18
I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 19
Digital I/O Connector.................................................................................. 19
Expansion slots........................................................................................... 19
Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 20
Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................................... 20
LEDs .......................................................................................................... 21
Battery....................................................................................................... 21
CompactFlash Socket .................................................................................. 22
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup............................................................... 23
Overview ..................................................................................................... 23
AMI BIOS Setup Utility............................................................................. 24
Main .......................................................................................................... 24
Advanced ................................................................................................... 24
Chipset ...................................................................................................... 30
Boot........................................................................................................... 32
Security...................................................................................................... 33
Save & Exit ................................................................................................ 33
Updating the BIOS .................................................................................... 34
Chapter 4 - Supported Software........................................................... 35
Appendix A - nLite and AHCI Installation Guide........................... 49
nLite............................................................................................................... 49
AHCI .............................................................................................................. 53
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code................................................ 55
Appendix C - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 56
Appendix D - Troubleshooting................................................................ 57
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 CD952 board
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
Optional Items
• USB port cable
• Power adapter (60W, 12V)
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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Front I/O Ports • 1 DB-9 RS232/422/485 COM
• 1 mic-in
• 2 LAN
• 4 USB 2.0 (Type A)
• 1 CFast socket
• 1 reset switch connector
• 1 power button with LED connector
I/O Connectors • 1 connector for 2 external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 chassis intrusion connector
• 1 fan connector
BIOS • AMI BIOS
- 16Mbit SPI BIOS
Watchdog
Timer • Software programmable from 1 to 255 seconds
Power • 9~24V DC power input voltage
Energy Efficient
Design • Supports ACPI
• System Power Management
• Wake-On-Events include:
- 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 system fan speed and failure alarm
• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed
Power
Consumption • 13.41W with N2800 at 1.86GHz and 1x 2GB DDR3 onboard
OS Support • Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
Temperature • Operating
- Standard: 0oC to 60oC
- Option: -20oC to 70oC
• Storage: -20oC to 85oC
Humidity • 10% to 90%
PCB • 146mm (5.75") x 102mm (4.02")
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Specifications
Processor • Intel®AtomTM D2550, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 10W TDP, dual-core
• Intel®AtomTM N2800, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 6.5W TDP, dual-core
• Intel®AtomTM N2600, 1.6GHz, 2x 512K L2, 3.5W TDP, dual-core
Chipset • Intel®NM10 Express chipset
System Memory • 2GB DDR3 onboard (standard)
- Intel®AtomTM D2550/N2800 supports up to 4GB (option)
Expansion
Slots • 3 Mini PCIe slots
- 2 slots for communication
: One slot supports PCIe x1, USB, and LPC signals for Wi-Fi/LPC
: One slot supports PCIe x1, USB, and 3G signals for 3G/GPRS
- 1 slot for storage
: Supports mSATA module
• 1 SIM Card socket
• 1 CFast socket
Graphics • Intel®GMA 3650 (Intel®AtomTM D2550/N2800)
Intel®GMA 3600 (Intel®AtomTM N2600)
• DVI-I and VGA port support display resolution up to 1920x1200
• micro HDMI supports display resolution up to 1920x1080
• Smooth Video Playback
- Supports hardware decoders (H.264, VC-1, MPEG-4) with Full HD 1080p
video playback capability
Audio • Realtek®ALC886 7.1-channel High Definition Audio
• 1 line-out and 1 mic-in
LAN • 2 Intel®WG82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
COM • 2 DB-9 ports
- 1 DB-9 port supports RS232/422/485 COM port
- 1 DB-9 port supports RS232/422/485 COM or isolated 2-bit In and 2-bit Out
DIO
• Supports RS485 auto direction control
Storage • 1 mSATA module via a Mini PCIe slot
• 1 CFast socket
DIO • 1 isolated 2-bit In and 2-bit Out DIO via the DB-9 port (signal+power)
• 1 8-pin DIO (4-bit In and 4-bit Out) connector
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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 DVI-I and VGA for up
to 2 independent displays.
• Gigabit LAN
The Intel®WG82574L Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.
• Audio
The Realtek ALC886 audio codec provides 7.1-channel High Definition audio output.
• 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.
Chapter 1
• 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.
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.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Board Layout
Top View Bottom View
DDR3
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Intel Atom
D2550/ N2800/
N2600
Intel
NM10
Fintek
F81866
VGA
Buzzer
Standby_LED
3
1
LAN 1
LAN 2
USB 1
USB 3
System fan
Battery
DDR3 DDR3 DDR3
10
13
3
10
1
VGA
/
DVI-I
HDD_LED
DVI-I/VGA
COM 1
21
20
DIO
USB 4-5
10
12
USB 0
USB 2
Line-out
COM 2/ DIO Select (JP10)12
COM 2/ DIO Select (JP9)
USB 0-3/ 4-5
Power Select (JP8)
5
6
1
2
12
Intel
WG82574L
Intel
WG82574L
19
SIM Card slot
Mic-in
Reset
Power
DC-IN
1
Chassis Intrusion
COM 2/ Isolated 4-bit DIO
HDMI
1
DDR3 DDR3
Mini PCIe 2
Realtek
ALC886
DDR3
DDR3
ICS
9VRS4339
Asmedia
ASM1442
Intersil
ISL95831
Mini PCIe 1 mSATA
SPI Flash BIOS
CFast
Power-on/ CMOS
Select (JP5)
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Block Diagram Mechanical Diagram
NM10 PCIe 3G with SIM
(Mini PCIe)
PCIe
Intel GLAN
2x
DDR3 Onboard
SATA CFAST
USB 6x
CK505
DC-IN
Codec USB 2.0
DDR3
VGA/DVI
DMI
HDA
L/R out
LINE-OUT
MIC-IN L/R in
SATA mSATA
(Mini PCIe)
USB
PCIe Wi-Fi/BT with
LPC Bus
(Mini PCIe)
USB
SUPER IO
COM 2x
DIO
RS232/422/485
Atom D2550
Atom N2800
Atom N2600
DVI-I
0.00
8.90
27.76
62.50 79.00
43.53
101.53
93.35
100.27
108.77
117.27
126.04
134.80
142.90
146.00
0.00
3.20
44.21
60.54
37.32
79.32
98.40
102.00
27.72 48.89 48.89 60.90 85.16 132.80
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
System Memory
DDR3
Features
• 2GB DDR3 onboard (standard)
- Intel®AtomTM D2550/N2800 supports up to 4G (optional)
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.
Standby
Power LED
VGA
1
VGA
/
DVI-I
Jumper Settings
Power-on/Clear CMOS
JP5
1-3 On: Power-on via
power button (default)
6
4
2
5
3
1
6
4
2
5
3
1
3-5 On: Auto Power-on
Power-on
JP5 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to pow-
er-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP5 pins 3 and 5 to On. If you want to use the power
button, set pins 1 and 3 to On.
When using the JP5 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure
occurs, the system may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power
flicker).
Note:
In order to ensure that power is resumed after a power failure that recovers within a
5 second period, JP5 must be set to pins 3-5 and the “AC Power Lose” in CMOS is set
to “On”.
2-4 On: Normal
(default)
6
4
2
5
3
1
6
4
2
5
3
1
4-6 On: Clear CMOS