IEI Technology NOVA-9102 User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
2008-07-07 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 NOVA-9152 and
NOVA-9102 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 NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102. 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 NOVA-9152 and
NOVA-9102. 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 SPCIE-3600AM2. 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 NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 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 NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102
package.
 1x SBC
 1x Mini Jumper Pack
 1x ATA66 Flat Cable (P/N: 32200-000052-RS)
 2x SATA cable (P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
 1x SATA Power cable (P/N: 32100-088600-RS)
 1x VGA cable (P/N: 32000-033800-RS)
 1x KB/MS Y cable (P/N: 32000-023800-RS)
 1x 4 Ports RS-232 Adapter cable (P/N: 32100-147900-RS)
 1x USB cable (P/N: 32000-044300-RS)
 1x Utility CD
 1x QIG
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 Features.............................................................. 3
1.2 NOVA-9152 AND NOVA-9102 OVERVIEW ............................................................... 3
1.2.1 NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 Overview Photo.................................................. 3
1.2.2 NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers ................. 5
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 6
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 10
2.1 DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................11
2.1.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................11
2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions.............................................................. 12
2.2 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 12
2.3 PROCESSORS SUPPORTED......................................................................................... 13
2.4 NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET ........................................................................................... 15
2.4.1 Front Side Bus (FSB)....................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 Memory Module Support ................................................................................. 15
2.4.2.1 NOVA-9152 Memory Support.................................................................. 16
2.4.2.2 NOVA-9102 Memory Support.................................................................. 16
2.4.3 Graphics Support............................................................................................. 17
2.5 INTEL®ICH6M SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET.................................................................. 19
2.5.1 Intel®ICH6M Overview................................................................................... 19
2.5.2 Intel®ICH6M Audio Codec ’97 Controller..................................................... 20
2.5.3 Intel®ICH6M IDE Interface............................................................................ 21
2.5.4 Intel®ICH6M Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface ............................................... 22
2.5.5 Intel®ICH6M PCI Interface............................................................................ 22
2.5.5.1 PCI Expansion Slot................................................................................... 22
2.5.5.2 PC/104-Plus Expansion Support............................................................... 23
2.5.6 PCI Express Bus............................................................................................... 24
2.5.6.1 PCIe GbE Ethernet.................................................................................... 25
2.5.6.2 PCIe Mini Expansion Slot ........................................................................ 26

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2.5.7 Intel®ICH6M Real Time Clock........................................................................ 27
2.5.8 Intel®ICH6M SATA Controller........................................................................ 27
2.5.9 Intel®ICH6M USB Controller......................................................................... 28
2.5.9.1 Intel®ICH6M USB Controller Overview................................................. 28
2.6 LPC BUS COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 29
2.6.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 29
2.6.2 BIOS Chipset: .................................................................................................. 30
2.6.3 Winbond W83627EHG Super I/O chipset........................................................ 31
2.6.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 31
2.6.3.2 Super I/O UART Controller...................................................................... 31
2.6.3.3 Super I/O Hardware Monitor Functions................................................... 32
2.6.3.4 Super I/O Keyboard and Mouse Controller.............................................. 32
2.6.3.5 Super I/O Fan Speed and Fan Control...................................................... 32
2.6.3.6 Infrared Support........................................................................................ 32
2.6.3.7 Super I/O Infrared..................................................................................... 33
2.6.3.8 Super I/O Parallel Port.............................................................................. 33
2.6.4 Fintek F81216DG LPC Serial Port Chipset.................................................... 33
2.6.5 Lattice Semiconductor LC4064V LPC Digital I/O Chipset............................. 34
2.7 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 34
2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 34
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 35
2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 35
3UNPACKING.......................................................................................................... 36
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 37
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 37
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 37
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 38
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 38
3.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 40
4CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 41
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 42
4.1.1 NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 Layout .............................................................. 42
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 43

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4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 45
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 45
4.2.1 AT Power Connector........................................................................................ 45
4.2.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector............................................................. 46
4.2.3 Audio Connector (9-pin).................................................................................. 47
4.2.4 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 48
4.2.5 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 49
4.2.6 Cooling Fan Connector, CPU (12 V, 4-pin)..................................................... 51
4.2.7 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 52
4.2.8 Fan Connector, System (+12V, 3-pin).............................................................. 53
4.2.9 Front Panel Connector (8-pin)........................................................................ 55
4.2.10 IDE Connector (40-pin)................................................................................. 56
4.2.11 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)............................................................. 58
4.2.12 Keyboard/Mouse Connector .......................................................................... 59
4.2.13 LVDS LCD Connector ................................................................................... 60
4.2.14 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 61
4.2.15 PC/104 Slot.................................................................................................... 62
4.2.16 PCI-104 Slot................................................................................................... 65
4.2.17 PCIe Mini Card Slot ...................................................................................... 67
4.2.18 PCI Slot.......................................................................................................... 69
4.2.19 Programming LC4064 ................................................................................... 72
4.2.20 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 73
4.2.21 Serial Port Connector (COM1, COM2)(RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)........... 74
4.2.22 Serial Port Connector (COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6)......................... 75
4.2.23 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 77
4.2.24 VGA Connector (Internal) ............................................................................. 78
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 79
4.3.1 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 80
5INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 82
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 83
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 84
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 84
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 85
5.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 86

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5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 86
5.4 CPU, CPU COOLING KITAND DIMM INSTALLATION ............................................. 87
5.4.1 Socket 479 CPU Installation............................................................................ 87
5.4.2 Cooling Kit CF-479B-RS Installation.............................................................. 89
5.4.3 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 91
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 93
5.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 94
5.5.2 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 96
5.5.3 CPU Frequency Setup Jumper......................................................................... 96
5.5.4 COM1 and COM2 Function Select Jumpers................................................... 97
5.5.5 COM1 to COM6 RI Pin Function Setting Jumper........................................... 98
5.5.6 COM1 to COM6 RI Pin Voltage Selection Jumper........................................ 100
5.5.7 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................. 102
5.5.8 PC/104-Plus Voltage Setup............................................................................ 103
5.5.9 LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper..................................................................... 104
5.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 106
5.6.1 Airflow............................................................................................................ 106
5.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS...................................................... 106
5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables.............................................................................. 106
5.7.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ........................................................................... 107
5.7.3 ATX Power Connection.................................................................................. 108
5.7.4 Audio Kit Installation......................................................................................111
5.7.5 Keyboard/Mouse Y-cable Connector ..............................................................112
5.7.6 Serial Port Connector Cable (Four Ports) Cable Connection.......................113
5.7.7 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) ........................................................114
5.7.8 Parallel Port Cable without Bracket (Optional) ............................................115
5.7.9 SATA Drive Connection ..................................................................................117
5.7.10 Dual RS-422/485 Cables...............................................................................119
5.7.11 Dual RS-422/485 Cables.............................................................................. 120
5.7.12 4-COM Port Adapter Board Connection (Optional) ................................... 121
5.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................. 123
5.8.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector)............................................................. 123
6BIOS SCREENS.................................................................................................... 125
6.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 126

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6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................. 126
6.1.2 Using Setup.................................................................................................... 126
6.1.3 Getting Help................................................................................................... 127
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes............................................ 127
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar.............................................................................................. 127
6.2 MAIN ..................................................................................................................... 128
6.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................. 129
6.3.1 CPU Configuration........................................................................................ 130
6.3.2 IDE Configuration......................................................................................... 131
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave and Serial-ATA Primary/Secondary Channel.... 133
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration.................................................................................. 139
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................... 143
6.3.5 Power Configuration ..................................................................................... 144
6.3.5.1 ACPI Configuration ................................................................................ 145
6.3.5.2 APM Configuration................................................................................. 146
6.3.6 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 150
6.3.7 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 154
6.4 PCI/PNP ................................................................................................................ 155
6.5 BOOT ..................................................................................................................... 157
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 158
6.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 161
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 162
6.7.1 NorthBridge Chipset Configuration .............................................................. 163
6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration............................................................................ 165
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 167
7SOFTWARE DRIVERS....................................................................................... 170
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 171
7.2 DRIVER CD AUTO-RUN.......................................................................................... 171
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 173
7.4 INTEL GRAPHICS MEDIAACCELERATOR DRIVER ................................................... 178
7.5 LAN CONTROLLER DRIVER INSTALLATION ........................................................... 184
7.6 AC`97 AUDIO DRIVER (ALC665) INSTALLATION.................................................. 190
7.6.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 190
7.6.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 190

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7.7 INTEL®MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................... 195
7.8 IDE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 201
7.9 ISMM INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 209
ABIOS OPTIONS.................................................................................................... 212
BTERMINOLOGY................................................................................................. 216
CWATCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 221
DDIO INTERFACE.................................................................................................. 224
D.1 DIO INTERFACE INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 225
D.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................................... 225
D.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES .......................................................................... 226
D.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function .................................................................... 226
D.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 226
EADDRESS MAPPING.......................................................................................... 227
E.1 ADDRESS MAP....................................................................................................... 228
E.2 1ST MB MEMORYADDRESS MAP.......................................................................... 228
E.3 IRQ MAPPING TABLE ............................................................................................ 229
E.4 DMA CHANNELASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................. 229
FCOMPATIBILITY................................................................................................ 230
F.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS........................................................................ 231
F.2 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES .......................................................................... 231
GHAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE................................................... 233
G.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 234
HINDEX.................................................................................................................... 237

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 5.25” Motherboard ....................................................2
Figure 1-2: NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 Overview [Front View] ..............................................4
Figure 1-3: NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 Overview [Rear View]................................................5
Figure 2-1: NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 Dimensions (mm)....................................................11
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)...........................................................12
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram........................................................................................13
Figure 2-4: Front Side Bus..........................................................................................................15
Figure 2-5: Memory Sockets.......................................................................................................16
Figure 2-6: Graphics Interfaces..................................................................................................18
Figure 2-7: Direct Media Interface (DMI)....................................................................................19
Figure 2-8: IDE Connector..........................................................................................................21
Figure 2-9: PCI Slot .....................................................................................................................23
Figure 2-10: PC/104-PLUS ..........................................................................................................24
Figure 2-11: Realtek PCI GbE Controllers.................................................................................25
Figure 2-12: PCIe Mini Slot.........................................................................................................27
Figure 2-13: SATA Connectors ..................................................................................................28
Figure 2-14: Onboard USB Implementation..............................................................................29
Figure 2-15: LPC BUS Components ..........................................................................................30
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations..........................................................................42
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations..........................................................................43
Figure 4-3: AT Power Connector Location ...............................................................................46
Figure 4-4: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location...................................................47
Figure 4-5: Audio Connector Location (9-pin)..........................................................................48
Figure 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations.......................................................49
Figure 4-7: CF Card Socket Location ........................................................................................50
Figure 4-8: +12V Fan Connector Location................................................................................52

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Figure 4-9: DIO Connector Locations........................................................................................53
Figure 4-10: +12V Fan Connector Location..............................................................................54
Figure 4-11: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations (8-pin)................................................55
Figure 4-12: IDE Device Connector Locations .........................................................................57
Figure 4-13: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations ..................................................................58
Figure 4-14: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location.................................................................59
Figure 4-15: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Locations..............................................................60
Figure 4-16: Parallel Port Connector Location.........................................................................62
Figure 4-17: PC/104 Slot Location .............................................................................................63
Figure 4-18: PCI-104 Slot Location............................................................................................66
Figure 4-19: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location................................................................................68
Figure 4-20: PCI Slot Location ...................................................................................................70
Figure 4-21: Programming LC4064 Connector Locations.......................................................73
Figure 4-22: SATA Drive Connector Locations........................................................................74
Figure 4-23: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Location.................................................75
Figure 4-24: COM3 to COM6 Connector Pinout Locations .....................................................76
Figure 4-25: USB Connector Pinout Locations........................................................................78
Figure 4-26: VGA Connector Pinout Locations........................................................................79
Figure 4-27: NOVA-9152 and NOVA-9102 External Peripheral Interface Connector............79
Figure 4-28: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector.....................................................................................80
Figure 5-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked .....................................88
Figure 5-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw .................................................................89
Figure 5-3: IEI CF-479B-RS Cooling Kit.....................................................................................89
Figure 5-4: Cooling Kit Support Bracket...................................................................................90
Figure 5-5: Connect the cooling fan cable................................................................................91
Figure 5-6: SO-DIMM Installation...............................................................................................92
Figure 5-7: Clear CMOS Jumper ................................................................................................95
Figure 5-8: CF Card Setup Jumper Location............................................................................96
Figure 5-9: CPU Frequency Setup Jumper ...............................................................................97

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Figure 5-10: COM1 and COM2 Function Select Jumper Location..........................................98
Figure 5-11: COM RI Pin Function Select Jumper Location ................................................ 100
Figure 5-12: COM RI Pin Voltage Selection Jumper Location............................................. 101
Figure 5-13: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations......................................... 103
Figure 5-14: PC/104-Plus Voltage Setup Jumper Pinout Locations.................................... 104
Figure 5-15:LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Pinout Locations........................................... 105
Step 3: Figure 5-16: IDE Cable Connection........................................................................ 108
Figure 5-17: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection........................................................ 109
Figure 5-18: Connect ATX Power Adapter Cable to Power Supply..................................... 110
Figure 5-19: Connect ATX Power Cable to Motherboard ..................................................... 111
Figure 5-20: Audio Kit Cable Connection .............................................................................. 111
Figure 5-21: Keyboard/mouse Y-cable Connection.............................................................. 113
Figure 5-22: Four Serial Port Connector Cable Connection ................................................ 114
Figure 5-23: Dual USB Cable Connection.............................................................................. 115
Figure 5-24: LPT Cable Connection........................................................................................ 116
Figure 5-25: Connect the LPT Device..................................................................................... 117
Figure 5-26: SATA Drive Cable Connection........................................................................... 118
Figure 5-27: SATA Power Drive Connection.......................................................................... 118
Figure 5-28: Dual Serial Port Connector Cable Connection ................................................ 119
Figure 5-29: Dual Serial Port Connector Cable Connection ................................................ 120
Figure 5-30: 4-COM Port Adapter Board ................................................................................ 122
Figure 5-31: Serial Device Connector..................................................................................... 123
Figure 5-32: LAN Connection.................................................................................................. 124
Figure 7-1: Introduction Screen.............................................................................................. 172
Figure 7-2: Available Drivers...................................................................................................173
Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver Installation Program.................................................................... 174
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver Installation Welcome Screen ..................................................... 175
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Installation License Agreement................................................. 176
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Readme File Information ............................................................ 177

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Figure 7-7: Chipset Driver Installation Complete.................................................................. 178
Figure 7-8: Select the Operating System ............................................................................... 179
Figure 7-9: VGA Driver............................................................................................................. 180
Figure 7-10: GMA Driver Readme File.................................................................................... 181
Figure 7-11: GMA Driver File Extraction ................................................................................ 181
Figure 7-12: GMA Driver Installation Welcome Screen ........................................................ 182
Figure 7-13: GMA Driver License Agreement........................................................................ 183
Figure 7-14: GMA Driver Installing Notice ............................................................................. 183
Figure 7-15: GMA Driver Installation Complete..................................................................... 184
Figure 7-16: Access Windows Control Panel........................................................................ 185
Figure 7-17: Double Click the System Icon............................................................................ 185
Figure 7-18: Click the Device Manager Button...................................................................... 186
Figure 7-19: Device Manager List ........................................................................................... 186
Figure 7-20: PCIe Controller Driver Installation Icon............................................................ 187
Figure 7-21: Begin Install......................................................................................................... 188
Figure 7-22: Ready to Install.................................................................................................... 188
Figure 7-23: LAN Driver Installation ....................................................................................... 189
Figure 7-24: Hardware Update Wizard.................................................................................... 189
Figure 7-25: CD 4-AUDIO\AC-KIT08R\Windows Folder ........................................................ 191
Figure 7-26: AC`97 Audio Driver Install Shield Wizard Starting.......................................... 191
Figure 7-27: AC`97 Audio Driver Setup Preparation............................................................. 192
Figure 7-28: AC`97 Audio Driver Welcome Screen............................................................... 192
Figure 7-29: AC`97 Audio Driver Software Configuration.................................................... 193
Figure 7-30: AC`97 Audio Driver Digital Signal..................................................................... 193
Figure 7-31: AC`97 Audio Driver Installation Begins............................................................ 194
Figure 7-32: AC`97 Audio Driver Installation Complete ....................................................... 195
Figure 7-33: SATA RAID Driver Installation Program........................................................... 196
Figure 7-34: SATA RAID Setup Program Icon....................................................................... 197
Figure 7-35: InstallShield Wizard Setup Screen.................................................................... 197

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Figure 7-36: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Screen............................................................. 198
Figure 7-37: Matrix Storage Manager Welcome Screen ....................................................... 198
Figure 7-38: Matrix Storage Manager Warning Screen......................................................... 199
Figure 7-39: Matrix Storage Manager License Agreement................................................... 199
Figure 7-40: Matrix Storage Manager Readme File............................................................... 200
Figure 7-41: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Complete......................................................... 200
Figure 7-42: Access Windows Control Panel........................................................................ 201
Figure 7-43: Double Click the System Icon............................................................................ 202
Figure 7-44: Click the Device Manager Button...................................................................... 203
Figure 7-45: Device Manager List ........................................................................................... 204
Figure 7-46: Hardware Update Wizard.................................................................................... 205
Figure 7-47: Automatic or Manual Installation ...................................................................... 206
Figure 7-48: Select Driver Location........................................................................................ 207
Figure 7-49: Select Driver Location........................................................................................ 208
Figure 7-50: Install From Disk................................................................................................. 208
Figure 7-51: Locate File ........................................................................................................... 209
Figure 7-52: Install From Disk................................................................................................. 209
Figure 7-53: iSMM Installation Welcome Screen................................................................... 210
Figure 7-54: iSMM Installation Customer Information.......................................................... 211
Figure 7-55: Ready to Install the Program Window .............................................................. 211

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications.............................................................................................9
Table 2-1: Compatible Processors ............................................................................................14
Table 2-2: Supported HDD Specifications ................................................................................22
Table 2-3: Power Consumption..................................................................................................35
Table 3-1: Package List Contents..............................................................................................39
Table 3-2: Package List Contents..............................................................................................40
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors..............................................................................45
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................................45
Table 4-3: AT Power Connector Pinouts...................................................................................46
Table 4-4: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts ......................................................47
Table 4-5: Audio Connector Pinouts (9-pin).............................................................................48
Table 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts.........................................................................49
Table 4-7: CF Card Socket Pinouts............................................................................................51
Table 4-8: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts....................................................................................52
Table 4-9: DIO Connector Pinouts.............................................................................................53
Table 4-10: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts..................................................................................54
Table 4-11: Front Panel Connector Pinouts (8-pin) .................................................................56
Table 4-12: IDE Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................................58
Table 4-13: Infrared Connector Pinouts....................................................................................59
Table 4-14: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts ....................................................................60
Table 4-15: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts.......................................................................61
Table 4-16: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts ............................................................................62
Table 4-17: PC/104 Slot Connector Pinouts..............................................................................65
Table 4-18: PCI-104 Slot Connector Pinouts ............................................................................67
Table 4-19: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts...................................................................................69
Table 4-20: PCI Slot.....................................................................................................................72

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Table 4-21: Programming LC4064 Connector Pinouts............................................................73
Table 4-22: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts..............................................................................74
Table 4-23: RS-232/RS-485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts.....................................................75
Table 4-24: COM3 to COM6 Connector Pinouts.......................................................................77
Table 4-25: USB Port Connector Pinouts..................................................................................78
Table 4-26: VGA Connector Pinouts..........................................................................................79
Table 4-27: LAN Pinouts.............................................................................................................80
Table 4-28: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs............................................................................81
Table 5-1: Jumpers......................................................................................................................94
Table 5-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings...................................................................................95
Table 5-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings ..............................................................................96
Table 5-4: CPU Frequency Setup Jumper Settings .................................................................97
Table 5-5: COM1 and COM2 Function Select Jumper Settings..............................................98
Table 5-6: COM RI Pin Function Select Jumper List................................................................99
Table 5-7: COM RI Pin Function Select Jumper Settings........................................................99
Table 5-8: COM RI Pin Function Select Jumper List............................................................. 101
Table 5-9: COM RI Pin Voltage Selection Jumper Settings.................................................. 101
Table 5-10: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings.......................................................... 102
Table 5-11: PC/104-Plus Voltage Setup Jumper Settings .................................................... 103
Table 5-12: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Settings .......................................................... 105
Table 5-13: IEI Provided Cables.............................................................................................. 107
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys............................................................................................ 127

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BIOS Menus
Menu 1: Main............................................................................................................................. 128
Menu 2: Advanced.................................................................................................................... 130
Menu 3: CPU Configuration..................................................................................................... 131
Menu 4: IDE Configuration ...................................................................................................... 132
Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration................................................................. 134
Menu 6: Super IO Configuration ............................................................................................. 139
Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration................................................................................ 143
Menu 8: Power Configuration.................................................................................................. 144
Menu 9: ACPI Configuration.................................................................................................... 145
Menu 10:Advanced Power Management Configuration....................................................... 146
Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced]........................................................... 150
Menu 12: USB Configuration................................................................................................... 154
Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration ............................................................................................ 156
Menu 14: Boot........................................................................................................................... 158
Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration................................................................................... 159
Menu 16: Security..................................................................................................................... 161
Menu 17: Chipset...................................................................................................................... 162
Menu 18:NorthBridge Chipset Configuration........................................................................ 163
Menu 19:SouthBridge Chipset Configuration ....................................................................... 166
Menu 20:Exit.............................................................................................................................. 168