IEI Technology IOWA-MARK User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
September, 2007 1.10 CN25, CN26 and CN27 connectors combined into new CN25 connector
December, 2006 1.00 Initial Release

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Copyright
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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the IOWA-MARK or
personal injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the IOWA-MARK. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written
as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The italicized text is the
cautionary message. A caution message is shown below:

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CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the IOWA-MARK.
Please take caution messages seriously.
NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the IOWA-MARK. Please take
note messages seriously.

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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the IOWA-MARK from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the IOWA-MARK package.
 1 x IOWA-MARK Single Board Computer
 1 x Audio Cable
 1 x IDE Cable
 1 x Keyboard/Mouse Y-cable
 1 x Mini Jumper Pack
 1 x Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
 2 x SATA Cable
 1 x SATA Power Cable
 1 x Serial Cable
 1 x USB Cable
 1 x Utility CD
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 IOWA-MARK Models......................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 IOWA-MARK Benefits........................................................................................ 2
1.1.3 IOWA-MARK Features....................................................................................... 3
1.2 IOWA-MARK OVERVIEW......................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 IOWA-MARK Connectors.................................................................................. 5
1.2.2 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 6
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 9
2.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 10
2.2 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Board Dimensions............................................................................................ 10
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions...............................................................11
2.3 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 12
2.4 CPU SUPPORT.......................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 VIA® MARK Overview.................................................................................... 13
2.4.2 VIA® MARK Memory Support ........................................................................ 14
2.4.3 VIA® MARK Integration ................................................................................. 14
2.4.4 VIA® MARK S3 Graphics Unichrome Pro Graphics Core............................. 14
2.4.5 VIA® MARK VIA® PadLock Security Engine................................................. 15
2.5 SYSTEM CHIPSET ..................................................................................................... 15
2.5.1 VIA® VT82C686B ATA-6 Controller............................................................... 16
2.5.2 VIA® VT82C686B Flash Interface.................................................................. 17
2.5.3 VIA® VT82C686B Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) Controller................................. 17
2.5.4 VIA® VT82C686B USB Controller.................................................................. 19
2.5.5 VIA® VT82C686B Serial Communications..................................................... 20
2.5.6 VIA® VT82C686B Infrared Interface.............................................................. 20
2.5.7 VIA® VT82C686B Parallel Port Communications ......................................... 21
2.5.8 VIA® VT82C686B Keyboard and Mouse ........................................................ 22
2.5.9 VIA® VT82C686B Real Time Clock ................................................................ 22

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2.5.10 BIOS............................................................................................................... 23
2.6 PCI BUS................................................................................................................... 23
2.6.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 23
2.6.2 10/100BASE-T Ethernet................................................................................... 24
2.6.3 SATA Drive Controller (IOWA-MARK-533S and IOWA-MARK-800S)........... 26
2.7 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 26
2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 26
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 27
2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 27
3UNPACKING.......................................................................................................... 29
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 30
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 30
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 30
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 31
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 31
4CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 33
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 34
4.1.1 IOWA-MARK Layout........................................................................................ 34
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 35
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 37
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 37
4.2.1 AT Power Connector........................................................................................ 37
4.2.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 39
4.2.3 Audio CD In Connector (4-pin)....................................................................... 40
4.2.4 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 41
4.2.5 Backplane to Mainboard Connector................................................................ 43
4.2.6 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 44
4.2.7 Compact Flash Socket...................................................................................... 45
4.2.8 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 47
4.2.9 Fan Connector (+5V) ...................................................................................... 48
4.2.10 Floppy Disk Connector.................................................................................. 49
4.2.11 Front Panel Connector (8-pin)....................................................................... 50
4.2.12 IDE Connector (40-pin)................................................................................. 51

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4.2.13 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)............................................................. 53
4.2.14 Keyboard/Mouse Connector .......................................................................... 54
4.2.15 LVDS LCD Connector ................................................................................... 56
4.2.16 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 57
4.2.17 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 59
4.2.18 Serial Port Connector (COM 2) .................................................................... 60
4.2.19 TFT LCD Connector...................................................................................... 61
4.2.20 Internal USB Connectors............................................................................... 63
4.2.21 -VCC Power Connectors................................................................................ 64
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................. 65
4.3.1 External Peripheral Interface Connector Overview........................................ 65
4.3.2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.................................................................... 65
4.3.3 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector ............................................................................... 66
4.3.4 Serial Port Connector (COM 1) ...................................................................... 68
4.3.5 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 69
5INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 71
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 72
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 73
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 73
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 74
5.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 75
5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 75
5.4 DIMM AND COMPACTFLASH CARD INSTALLATION ................................................. 75
5.4.1 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 75
5.4.2 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 77
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 79
5.5.1 Serial Port Voltage Selection Jumper .............................................................. 80
5.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 81
5.5.3 TTL and LVDS Voltage Selection..................................................................... 83
5.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 84
5.6.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 84
5.6.2 Backplane Installation..................................................................................... 85
5.6.3 CPU Card Installation..................................................................................... 85
5.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 86

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5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 86
5.7.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ............................................................................. 86
5.7.3 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 87
5.7.4 Single RS-232 Cable Connection..................................................................... 88
5.7.5 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 89
5.7.6 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket ....................................................... 91
5.7.7 TFT/LVDS LCD Installation............................................................................ 92
5.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................... 95
5.8.1 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 95
5.8.2 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Y-Cable Connection.............................................. 97
6AWARD BIOS ......................................................................................................... 99
6.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 100
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................. 100
6.1.2 Using Setup.................................................................................................... 100
6.1.3 Getting Help................................................................................................... 101
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes............................................ 101
6.1.5 Main BIOS Menu ........................................................................................... 101
6.2 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES................................................................................ 104
6.2.1 IDE Primary Master/Slave ............................................................................ 106
6.3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES.................................................................................. 109
6.4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES...............................................................................118
6.5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS .................................................................................... 127
6.6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP................................................................................ 135
6.6.1 Power Management....................................................................................... 139
6.6.2 Wake Up Events.............................................................................................. 142
6.7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................... 147
6.8 PC HEALTH STATUS ............................................................................................... 152
6.9 FREQUENCY/VOLTAGE CONTROL........................................................................... 153
7SOFTWARE DRIVERS....................................................................................... 157
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 158
7.2 VIA® 4 IN 1 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION (VIA® SERVICE PACK V4.3).......... 158
7.3 REALTEK AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................... 163
7.3.1 LAN Driver Installation................................................................................. 167

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ABIOS OPTIONS.................................................................................................... 171
BDIO CONNECTOR.............................................................................................. 177
B.1 DIO INTERFACE INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 178
B.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................................... 178
B.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 179
B.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 179
B.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 179
CWATCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 181
DADDRESS MAPPING.......................................................................................... 185
D.1 ADDRESS MAP ...................................................................................................... 186
D.2 1ST MB MEMORYADDRESS MAP ......................................................................... 186
D.3 IRQ MAPPING TABLE............................................................................................ 187
D.4 DMA CHANNELASSIGNMENTS............................................................................. 187
EAC’97 AUDIO CODEC........................................................................................ 189
E.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 190
E.1.1 Accessing the AC’97 CODEC ....................................................................... 190
E.1.2 Driver Installation......................................................................................... 190
E.2 SOUND EFFECT CONFIGURATION........................................................................... 191
E.2.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager........................................................... 191
E.2.2 Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options.............................................. 192
FRAID SETUP ........................................................................................................ 195
F.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 196
F.1.1 Precautions .................................................................................................... 196
F.2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS....................................................................................... 197
F.3 ACCESSING THE ALI RAID UTILITY ...................................................................... 197
F.4 RAID OPTIONS:..................................................................................................... 199
F.4.1 Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance ...................................................... 199
F.4.2 Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability ....................................................... 201
F.4.3 Create JBOD for Integrated Capacity........................................................... 203
F.4.4 Stripe Size....................................................................................................... 204
F.4.5 Delete RAID Setting & Partition ................................................................... 205
F.4.6 Delete All RAID Setting & Partition.............................................................. 205

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F.4.7 Rebuild RAID Array....................................................................................... 205
F.4.8 Select Boot Drive ........................................................................................... 206
GINDEX.................................................................................................................... 207

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: IOWA-MARK Overview..............................................................................4
Figure 1-2: IOWA-MARK Solder Side Overview.........................................................4
Figure 2-1: IOWA-MARK Dimensions (mm)..............................................................10
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)...........................................11
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram........................................................................12
Figure 2-4: IOWA-MARK Overview............................................................................13
Figure 2-5: IOWA-MARK RAM....................................................................................14
Figure 2-6: IOWA-MARK Video Outputs ...................................................................15
Figure 2-7: VIA® VT82C686B Southbridge...............................................................15
Figure 2-8: IDE Slot.....................................................................................................16
Figure 2-9: CompactFlash® Interface .......................................................................17
Figure 2-10: Audio Codec and Header......................................................................18
Figure 2-11: USB Headers..........................................................................................19
Figure 2-12: Serial Ports.............................................................................................20
Figure 2-13: Infrared....................................................................................................21
Figure 2-14: Parallel Port............................................................................................21
Figure 2-15: Keyboard and Mouse ............................................................................22
Figure 2-16: BIOS Chipset..........................................................................................23
Figure 2-17: PCI Bus...................................................................................................24
Figure 2-18: Ethernet ..................................................................................................25
Figure 2-19: SATA .......................................................................................................26
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations .........................................................34
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side)..................................35
Figure 4-3: AT Power Connector Location...............................................................38
Figure 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin) .........................................................39
Figure 4-5: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts (4-pin).................................................41
Figure 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations.......................................42
Figure 4-7: Backplane to Mainboard Connector Location......................................43

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Figure 4-8: Battery Connector Location ...................................................................44
Figure 4-9: CF Card Socket Location........................................................................45
Figure 4-10: DIO Connector Locations .....................................................................47
Figure 4-11: +5V Fan Connector Location................................................................48
Figure 4-12: 34-pin FDD Connector Location...........................................................49
Figure 4-13: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations............................................51
Figure 4-14: IDE Device Connector Locations.........................................................52
Figure 4-15: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations..................................................54
Figure 4-16: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location.................................................55
Figure 4-17: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Locations .............................................56
Figure 4-18: Parallel Port Connector Location.........................................................58
Figure 4-19: SATA Drive Connector Locations........................................................59
Figure 4-20: COM 2 Connector Pinout Locations....................................................60
Figure 4-21: TFT LCD Connector Pinout Locations ................................................61
Figure 4-22: USB Connector Pinout Locations........................................................63
Figure 4-23: -VCC Power Connector Pinout Locations...........................................64
Figure 4-24: IOWA-MARK On-board External Interface Connectors .....................65
Figure 4-25: PS/2 Pinouts...........................................................................................66
Figure 4-26: J7 Connector..........................................................................................67
Figure 4-27: COM1 Pinout Locations ........................................................................68
Figure 4-28: VGA Connector......................................................................................69
Figure 5-1: Installing a DIMM......................................................................................76
Figure 5-2: CF Card Installation.................................................................................78
Figure 5-3: Serial port voltage selector.....................................................................81
Figure 5-4: Clear CMOS Jumper................................................................................82
Figure 5-5: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations..............................84
Figure 5-6: IDE Cable Connection .............................................................................87
Figure 5-7: IDE Cable Connection .............................................................................88
Figure 5-8: Single RS-232 Cable Installation............................................................89
Figure 5-9: SATA Drive Cable Connection ...............................................................90
Figure 5-10: SATA Power Drive Connection ............................................................91
Figure 5-11: Dual USB Cable Connection.................................................................92

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Figure 5-12: TTL/LVDS Connector.............................................................................94
Figure 5-13: Backlight Inverter Connection..............................................................95
Figure 5-14: VGA Connector......................................................................................96
Figure 5-15: PS/2 Connector......................................................................................97
Figure 7-1: Access the 4in1_Extreme Folder ........................................................ 158
Figure 7-2: Setup Utility Icon................................................................................... 159
Figure 7-3: VIA® Chipset Driver Installation Welcome Screen............................ 159
Figure 7-4: Readme Information............................................................................. 160
Figure 7-5: VIA® Chipset Driver Installation Type................................................ 160
Figure 7-6: Driver Selection..................................................................................... 161
Figure 7-7: VIA® PCI IDE Bus Driver Selection..................................................... 162
Figure 7-8: AGP Driver Selection............................................................................ 162
Figure 7-9: Restart the Computer........................................................................... 163
Figure 7-10: Access the Audio Driver Folder........................................................ 163
Figure 7-11: Setup Utility Icon ................................................................................ 164
Figure 7-12: Audio Driver Install Shield Wizard Starting ..................................... 164
Figure 7-13: Audio Driver Setup Preparation........................................................ 164
Figure 7-14: Audio Driver Welcome Screen .......................................................... 165
Figure 7-15: Audio Driver Software Configuration ............................................... 165
Figure 7-16: Audio Driver Digital Signal ................................................................ 166
Figure 7-17: Audio Driver Installation Begins....................................................... 166
Figure 7-18: Audio Driver Installation Complete................................................... 167
Figure 7-19: Access the LAN Driver Folder........................................................... 167
Figure 7-20: Setup Utility Icon ................................................................................ 168
Figure 7-21: LAN Driver Welcome Screen............................................................. 168
Figure 7-22: LAN Driver Installation Complete...................................................... 169

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: IOWA-MARK Model Specifications............................................................2
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications ............................................................................7
Table 2-1: Supported HDD Specifications................................................................17
Table 2-2: Power Consumption..................................................................................27
Table 3-1: Package List Contents..............................................................................32
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors..............................................................36
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................37
Table 4-3: AT Power Connector Pinouts...................................................................38
Table 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)...........................................................40
Table 4-5: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts...............................................................41
Table 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts ........................................................42
Table 4-7: Backplane to Mainboard Connector Pinouts .........................................43
Table 4-8: Battery Connector Pinouts.......................................................................44
Table 4-9: CF Card Socket Pinouts ...........................................................................46
Table 4-10: DIO Connector Pinouts...........................................................................47
Table 4-11: +5V Fan Connector Pinouts ...................................................................48
Table 4-12: 34-pin FDD Connector Pinouts..............................................................50
Table 4-13: Front Panel Connector Pinouts .............................................................51
Table 4-14: IDE Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................53
Table 4-15: Infrared Connector Pinouts....................................................................54
Table 4-16: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts....................................................55
Table 4-17: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts.......................................................57
Table 4-18: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts............................................................58
Table 4-19: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts .............................................................60
Table 4-20: COM 2 Connector Pinouts......................................................................61
Table 4-21: TFT LCD Port Connector Pinouts..........................................................62
Table 4-22: USB Port Connector Pinouts .................................................................63
Table 4-23: -VCC Power Connector Pinouts.............................................................64

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Table 4-24: PS/2 Connector Pinouts .........................................................................66
Table 4-25: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pinouts........................................................67
Table 4-26: J7 Connector LEDs .................................................................................67
Table 4-27: RS-232 Serial Port (COM 1) Pinouts......................................................68
Table 4-28: VGA Connector Pinouts .........................................................................69
Table 5-1: Jumpers......................................................................................................79
Table 5-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings ..................................................................80
Table 5-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings ..................................................................82
Table 5-4: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings ..............................................83
Table 5-5: IEI Provided Cables...................................................................................86
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys............................................................................ 101

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BIOS Menus
Menu 1: Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.............................................................. 102
BIOS Menu 2: Standard CMOS Features ............................................................... 104
BIOS Menu 3: IDE Channel Master......................................................................... 107
BIOS Menu 4: Advanced BIOS Features................................................................ 110
BIOS Menu 5: Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................... 119
BIOS Menu 6: Integrated Peripherals..................................................................... 128
BIOS Menu 7: Power Management Setup.............................................................. 136
BIOS Menu 8: Power Management......................................................................... 139
BIOS Menu 9: Wake Up Events............................................................................... 142
BIOS Menu 10: IRQ Activity Monitoring................................................................. 146
BIOS Menu 11: PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................ 147
BIOS Menu 12: IRQ Resources............................................................................... 149
BIOS Menu 13: Memory Resources........................................................................ 150
BIOS Menu 14: PC Health Status............................................................................ 152
BIOS Menu 15: Frequency/Voltage Control........................................................... 153

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Glossary
AC ’97 Audio Codec 97
ACPI Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface
APM Advanced Power Management
ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device
ASKIR Shift Keyed Infrared
ATA Advanced Technology
Attachments
BIOS Basic Input/Output System
CFII Compact Flash Type 2
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor
CPU Central Processing Unit
Codec Compressor/Decompressor
COM Serial Port
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
DDR Double Data Rate
DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module
DIO Digital Input/Output
DMA Direct Memory Access
EIDE Enhanced IDE
EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology
FDD Floppy Disk Drive
FDC Floppy Disk Connector
FFIO Flexible File Input/Output
FIFO First In/First Out
FSB Front Side Bus
IrDA Infrared Data Association
HDD Hard Disk Drive
IDE Integrated Data Electronics
I/O Input/Output
L1 Cache Level 1 Cache
L2 Cache Level 2 Cache
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LPT Parallel Port Connector
LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling
MAC Media Access Controller
OS Operating System
PCI Peripheral Connect Interface
PIO Programmed Input Output
PnP Plug and Play
POST Power On Self Test
RAM Random Access Memory
SATA Serial ATA
S.M.A.R.T Self Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology
SPD Serial Presence Detect
S/PDI Sony/Philips Digital Interface
SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory
SIR Serial Infrared
UART Universal Asynchronous
Receiver-transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus
VGA Video Graphics Array

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