MS-9856

Industrial Computer Board

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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA-
TIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee
is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual
improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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￭ AMI® is registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
￭ Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
￭ Sound Blaster® is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
￭ Realtek® is registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.
￭ JMicron® is registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation.
￭ Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release August 2009

Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.

◙ Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates,
driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.
php?func=service

◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com

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Safety Instructions
￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully.
￭ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity.
￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:

◯ The power cord or plug is damaged.

◯ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

◯ The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.

◯ The equipment has dropped and damaged.

◯ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-
TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM-
AGE THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情況下，
使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be
collected separately for recycleing special disposal.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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 reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, 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 encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below.

◯ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

◯ Increase the separation between the equipment and 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/television technician for help.

Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to com-
ply with the emission limits.

Micro-Star International
MS-9856

OIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE Statement

ENGLISH
To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must
remind you that...
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Elec-
tronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, prod-
ucts of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste
anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take
back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take
back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU.
You can return these products to local collection points.

DEUTSCH
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elek-
tro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI
hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in
die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyk-
lus zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt
ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement élec-
triques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les
produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou
tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés
de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence
relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne.
Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de
collecte.

РУССКИЙ
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,
поэтому напоминаем вам, что....
В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному
оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому
производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны
принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется
соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть
эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.


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ESPAÑOL
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, reco-
mienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equi-
pos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos
clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en
los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónic-
os, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período
de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos
vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar
estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o
entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische
en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kun-
nen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten
worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.
MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam
MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd wor-
den op lokale inzamelingspunten.

SRPSKI
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj
sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Di-
rektiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju
pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad
i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju
njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih
proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU.
Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

POLSKI
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI
przypomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elek-
trycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13
sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie
mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów
będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z
użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie
Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w
wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC
Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elek-
trikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik
cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri topla-
makla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım
süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır.
Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických
výrobků 2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické
a elektronické výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických
výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky
zpět po skončení jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání
výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto
výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fel-
lépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elek-
tronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektro-
mos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként,
és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek
visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavé-
tellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített
termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi
gyűjtőhelyre viheti.

ITALIANO
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali
Elettrici ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti
appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più es-
sere eliminati come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati
a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva
ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione
Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino
punto di raccolta

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▍ Table of Contents
Copyright Notice�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Trademarks���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Revision History�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Technical Support����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Safety Instructions��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement�������������������������������������������� iv
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement��������������������� v
Chapter 1 Overview������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
Block Diagram�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-4
Mainboard Layout�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-5
Board Dimension��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-6
Safety Compliance & MTBF����������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-7
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-1
Quick Components Guide�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
Memory������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-3
Power Supply��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-4
Back Panel I/O������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-5
Connectors������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-6
Jumpers��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-13
Slot����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-15
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-1
Entering Setup������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-2
The Menu Bar�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-4
Main����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-5
Advanced��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-7
Boot���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-13
Security���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-14
Chipset����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-15
Power������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-17
Exit����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-19

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Chapter 4 System Resources��������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-1

Watch Dog Timer Setting���������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-2
AMI POST Code����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-3
Resource List���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-7

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Overview

Thank you for choosing the MS-9856 v1.X, an excel-

lent industrial computer board from MSI.
Based on the innovative Intel® 945GSE & ICH7M
chipsets for optimal system efficiency, the MS-9856
accommodates the latest Intel® ATOM N270 processor
and supports up to 1 DDR2 533/400 SO-DIMM slot to
provide the maximum of 1GB memory capacity.
In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment,
the MS-9856 provides a high-performance solution for
applications on digital signage, kiosk, gaming, and thin
client.
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Mainboard Specifications

Processor
■ Intel ATOM N270 low power processor

FSB
■ 533/ 400 MHz

Chipset
■ North Bridge: Intel 945GSE chipset
■ South Bridge: Intel ICH7M chipset

Memory
■ 1 DDR2 533/400 SO-DIMM slot (200 pins / 1.8V)
■ Supports the maximum of 1GB

LAN
■ Gigabit Fast Ethernet by Intel 82574L GbE controller

SATA
■ 2 SATAII ports by Intel ICH7M
■ Storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s

CF
■ Supports 1 CompactFlash slot with eject pin (Type III)

Video
■ Intel GMA950 graphic engine
■ Up to QXGA (2048 x 1536) resolution

Audio
■ HDA Codec by Realtek ALC888
■ Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specs

Connectors
■ Back Panel I/O
- 2 USB ports
- 2 Gigabit LAN jacks
- 1 DVI-I port
- 1 RS-232/422/485 serial port

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■ Onboard Connectors/Pinheaders
- 1 front audio pinheader
- 1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports)
- 1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)
- 4 serial port pinheaders
- 4 In/ 4 Out GPIO pinheaders
- 1 LVDS connector
- 1 keyboard/mouse pinheader

Slot
■ 1 Mini PCI-E slot

Form Factor
■ 146mm x 102mm

Environmental
■ Operating Temperature: 0oC to 60oC
■ Storage Temperature: -20oC to 80oC
■ Humidity: 5% ~ 90% (non condensing)

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Block Diagram

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Mainboard Layout

MS-9856 v1.X Mainboard

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Board Dimension

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Safety Compliance & MTBF

Certification Standard number Title of standard

CE RFI EN 55022: 1998+A1: Product family

2000+A2:2003 Class B standard

EN 6100-3-2:2000 Limits for harmonic

Class D current emission

EN 6100-3-3: Limitation of voltage

1995+A1:2001 fluctuation and flicker
in low voltage supply
system

Immunity EN 55024:1998+A1:20 Product family

01+A2:2003 standard

BSMI CNS 13438 乙類 (1997年版)

C-Tick AS/NZS CISPR 22:2004

FCC FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart

B: 2005 Class B

CISPR 22: 2005

VCCI VCCI V-3:2004, Class B

VCCI V-4:2004, Class B

MTBF - Reliability Prediction

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Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information on

mainboard hardware configurations. Incorrect setting
of jumpers and connectors may damage your main-
board. Please pay special attention not to connect
these headers in wrong direction. DO NOT adjust any
jumper while the mainboard is powered on.
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Quick Components Guide

SO-DIMM Slot, p.2-3

PWR1, p.2-4
CON1, p.2-15
JBAT1, p.2-13

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-5

JVDD1, p.2-14
JLVDS1, p.2-11

JCOMP1, p.2-13
JUSB1, p.2-12

J3, p.2-9

JFP1, p.2-9

JAUD1, p.2-10 SATA1~2, p.2-6 JSPI1, p.2-7

JKBMS1, p.2-7
JPWR1, p.2-4

J2, p.2-8

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Memory
These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

DDR2 SO-DIMM Slot

200-pin, 1.8V

Installing Memory Modules

1. Locate the DIMM1 SO-DIMM slot. Align the notch on the DIMM with the
key on the slot and insert the DIMM into the slot at 45-degree angle.
2. Push the DIMM gently forwards until the slot levers click and lock the
DIMM in place. Follow the same procedures to install the second DIMM
if necessary.
3. To uninstall the DIMM, flip the slot levers outwards and the DIMM will
be released instantly.

Important
You can barely see the golden finger if the DIMM is properly inserted in the
DIMM slot.

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Power Supply

5V/12V HDD Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector provides power to the hard disk drives.

PIN SIGNAL
3
1 GND
1 2 VCC5
3 +12V
JPWR1

12V System Power Connector: PWR1

This connector provides power to the system.

PIN SIGNAL
4 1
1 +12V
2 +12V
PWR1 3 GND
4 GND

Important
Power supply of 200watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.

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Back Panel I/O

USB Port
LAN LAN Serial Port
DVI-I Port

▶ USB Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
▶ LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connec- Activity Indicator Speed Indicator
tion to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can
connect a network cable to it.

Left LED Right LED

Active LED 100M/1000M Speed LED

LED Color Yellow Green/Orange

No Transmis-
OFF OFF
sion
10M Cable Plug-in
Transition Yellow (Blinking) OFF

No Transmis- OFF Green (Lighting)

100M Cable sion
Plug-in
Transition Yellow (Blinking) Green (Lighting)

No Transmis- OFF Orange (Lighting)

1000M Cable sion
Plug-in
Transition Yellow (Blinking) Orange (Lighting)

In S3/S4/S5 Standby State Green (Lighting) OFF

▶ DVI-I Port
The DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) connector allows you to connect an
LCD monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer
and its display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable
into the DVI connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly
connected to your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.)
▶ Serial Port
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives
16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to
the connector.

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Connectors

Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1, SATA2

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Each connector can
connect to one Serial ATA II device.

SATA2 SATA1

Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data
loss may occur during transmission.

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SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1

This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM.

JSPI1
2 10
1 9

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC3_SB 2 VCC3_SB
3 SPI_MISO_F 4 SPI_MOSI_F
5 SPI_CS0_F# 6 SPI_CLK_F
7 GND 8 GND
9 SPI_HOLD# 10 NC

Keyboard/Mouse Connector: JKBMS1

This connector is used to connect PS/2 keyboard & mouse.

JKBMS1
9 1
10 2

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC5 2 VCC5
3 NC 4 NC
5 GND 6 GND
7 MSCLK_PH# 8 KBCLK_PH#
9 MSDAT_PH# 10 KBDAT_PH#

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Serial Port Connector: J2

This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/re-
ceives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach serial devices to it through the optional
serial port bracket.

J2
1 2

41 42

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 COM_NDCD2 21 COM_NDCD4
2 COM_NRD2 22 COM_NRD4
3 COM_NTD2 23 COM_NTD4
4 COM_NDTR2 24 COM_NDTR4
5 GND 25 GND
6 COM_NDSR2 26 COM_NDSR4
7 COM_NRTS2 27 COM_NRTS4
8 COM_NCTS2 28 COM_NCTS4
9 VCC_COM2 29 VCC_COM4
10 No Connection 30 No Connection
11 COM_NDCD3 31 COM_NDCD5
12 COM_NRD3 32 COM_NRD5
13 COM_NTD3 33 COM_NTD5
14 COM_NDTR3 34 COM_NDTR5
15 GND 35 GND
16 COM_NDSR3 36 COM_NDSR5
17 COM_NRTS3 37 COM_NRTS5
18 COM_NCTS3 38 COM_NCTS5
19 VCC_COM3 39 COM_NRI5
20 No Connection 40 No Connection

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Digital IO Connector: J3
This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pe-
ripheral module.

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

J3
1 GND 2 VCC5
2 10
3 N_GPO 3 4 N_GPO 1
1 9
5 N_GPO 2 6 N_GPO 0
7 N_GPI 3 8 N_GPI 1
9 N_GPI 2 10 N_GPI 0

Front Panel Connector: JFP1

This front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front
panel switches & LEDs and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectiv-
ity Design Guide.

Power Power
LED Switch
+ -
2 10
JFP1 1 9
+ - - +
HDD Reset
LED Switch

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up

2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED
4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
5 RST_SW - Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6 PWR_SW + Power Switch high reference pull-up
7 RST_SW + Reset Switch high reference pull-up
8 PWR_SW - Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.
10 KEY Key

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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant
with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

JAUD1
2 10
1 9

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 MIC_L Microphone - Left channel

2 GND Ground
3 MIC_R Microphone - Right channel
4 PRESENCE# Active low signal-signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio
dongle is connected to the analog header. PRESENCE# = 0
when a High Definition Audio dongle is connected
5 LINE out_R Analog Port - Right channel
6 MIC_JD Jack detection return from front panel microphone JACK1
7 Front_JD Jack detection sense line from the High Definition Audio
CODEC jack detection resistor network
NC No connection
8
LINE out_L Analog Port - Left channel
9
LINEout_JD Jack detection return from front panel JACK2
10

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LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1

The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface
typically used with flat panels. After connecting an LVDS interfaced flat panel to
the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the JVDD1 jumper (p.
2-14) to proper power voltage.
Display Matrix
CRT LVDS DVI HDMI
JLVDS1
CRT V V V
1 39
2 40 LVDS V V V

DVI V V V

HDMI V V V

SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

+12V 2 1 +12V
+12V 4 3 +12V
GND 6 5 +12V
GND 8 7 VCC3/VCC5
LCD_VDD 10 9 LCD_VDD
LDDC_DATA 12 11 LDDC_CLK
LVDS_VDDEM 14 13 L_BKLTCTL
GND 16 15 L_BKLTEM
LA_DATA0 18 17 LA_DATA0#
LA_DATA1 20 19 LA_DATA1#
LA_DATA2 22 21 LA_DATA2#
LA_CLK 24 23 LA_CLK#
LA_DATA3 26 25 LA_DATA3#
GND 28 27 GND
LB_DATA0 30 29 LB_DATA0#
LB_DATA1 32 31 LB_DATA1#
LB_DATA2 34 33 LB_DATA2#
LB_CLK 36 35 LB_CLK#
LB_DATA3 38 37 LB_DATA3#
GND 40 39 GND

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Front USB Connector: JUSB1

This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-
necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras,
MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

JUSB1
1 USB_RSTR 2 GND
2 8 3 SBD1+ 4 SBD0-
1 7
5 SBD1- 6 SBD0+
7 GND 8 USB_RSTR

USB 2.0 Bracket

(Optional)

Important
Important
Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.

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Jumpers

COM Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1

These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports.

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4

JCOMP1 VCC5 +12V VCC5 +12V

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external
battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the
system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to
clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.

1 1 1
JBAT1 Keep Data Clear Data

Important
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return
to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
damage the mainboard.

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Backlight Connector & LVDS Power Jumper: JVDD1

The backlight connector is provided for LCD backlight options while the LVDS
power jumper allows users to select the operation voltage of the LVDS inter-
faced flat panel.

PIN SIGNAL
JVDD1
LVDS Power Jumper
2 10 1 VCC5
1 9 3 L_BKLTCTL
Backlight Connector 5 INV_ON
7 GND
9 +12V

2 10 2 10 2 10 2 10
1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9
+12V VCC5 VCC5 VCC3

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Slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
The CON1 is a Mini PCI-E connector for wireless LAN, TV tuner, and Robson
NAND Flash.

Mini PCI-E Slot

Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the
power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card
to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion
card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.

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BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup

program and allows you to configure the system for
optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
■ An error message appears on the screen
during the system booting up, and requests
you to run SETUP.
■ You want to change the default settings for
customized features.
▍ BIOS SETUP

Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) pro-
cess. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter
Setup.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You
may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <De-
lete> keys.

Important
• The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under con-
tinuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be
slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
• Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version.
It is usually in the format:

A9856IMS V1.0 073109 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and
P = PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = NVIDIA, A = AMD and
V = VIA.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
073109 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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Control Keys
<↑> Move to the previous item
<↓> Move to the next item
<←> Move to the item in the left hand
<→> Move to the item in the right hand
<Enter> Select the item
<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-
menu
<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General Help
<F9> Load Optimized Defaults
<F8> Load Fail-Safe Defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit

Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use
the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted
setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the
right view) appears to the left of certain fields that
means a sub-menu can be launched from this field.
A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. You can use arrow
keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then
you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a
sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the ap-
propriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press
<Esc> to exit the Help screen.

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The Menu Bar

▶ Main
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
▶ Advanced
Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features.
▶ Boot
Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.
▶ Security
Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.
▶ Chipset
This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and
Southbridge.
▶ Power
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
▶ Exit
This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default set-
tings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

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Main

▶ System Time
This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour>
<Minute> <Second>.
▶ System Date
This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>,
<Month> <Date> <Year>.
▶ Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1/2

[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select

[Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with
the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for
this category. If your hard disk drive type is
not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to
define your own drive type manually.

[LBA/Large Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Address-

Mode] ing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads
and Sectors

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[Block Any selection except Disabled determines the

(Multi-Sector number of sectors transferred per block
Transfer)]

[PIO Mode] Indicates the type of PIO (Programmed

Input/Output)

[DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA

[S.M.A.R.T.] This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T.

(Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technol-
ogy) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T
is a utility that monitors your disk status to
predict hard disk failure. This gives you an
opportunity to move data from a hard disk that
is going to fail to a safe place before the hard
disk becomes offline.

[32 Bit Data Enables 32-bit communication between

Transfer] CPU and IDE controller

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Advanced

▶ CPU Configuration

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▶ Max CPUID Value Limit

The Max CPUID Value Limit BIOS feature allows you to circumvent prob-
lems with older operating systems that do not support the Intel Pentium 4
processor with Hyper-Threading Technology. When enabled, the processor
will limit the maximum CPUID input value to 03h when queried, even if
the processor supports a higher CPUID input value. When disabled, the
processor will return the actual maximum CPUID input value of the proces-
sor when queried.
▶ Execute Disable Bit Capability
Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of mali-
cious “buffer overflow” attacks when combined with a supporting operating
system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory
by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a mali-
cious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables
code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
▶ Hyper Threading Technology
The processor uses Hyper Threading technology to increase transaction
rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two
cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute in-
structions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly
improved. If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core
to execute the instructions. Please disable this item if your operating sys-
tem doesn’t support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.
▶ Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dy-
namically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result
in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat
production.

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▶ PCI/PCIE Device Configuration

▶ USB Functions
This setting specifies the operation mode of the onboard USB control-
ler.
▶ USB 2.0 Controller
This setting enables/disables the onboard USB controller.
▶ Audio Controller
This setting enables/disables the onboard audio controller.
▶ LAN Option ROM
The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot
ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot pro-
cess.

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▶ Super IO Configuration

▶ Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Address, Serial Port 3/4/5 IRQ

Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the specified serial
ports.
▶ Serial Port 3/4/5 Mode
These settings specify the operation mode of the specified serial ports.
▶ Watch Dog
You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that gener-
ates either an NMI or a reset when the software that it monitors does not
respond as expected each time the watch dog polls it.
▶ Watch Dog Timer Mode
This setting specifies the Watch Dog Timer action.
▶ Watch Dog Timer
This setting specifies the Watch Dog Timer time out value.

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▶ Hardware Health Configuration

These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/
components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

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▶ GPIO Configuration

▶ GP 60/ 61/ 62/ 63/ 64/ 65/ 66/ 67 Data

These settings configure special GPIO data.

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Boot

▶ 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device

The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS at-
tempts to load the disk operating system.
▶ Try Other Boot Devices
Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other
device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
▶ Hard Disk Drives, CD/DVD Drives, USB Drives
These settings allow you to set the boot sequence of the specified devices.

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Security

▶ Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These set-
tings allow you to set or change the supervisor password.
▶ User Password / Change User Password
User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow
you to set or change the user password.
▶ Boot Sector Virus Protection
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized
users or computer viruses.
▶ Flash Write Protection
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthor-
ized users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS data cannot be
changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To suc-
cessfully update the BIOS, you will need to disable this Flash Protection
function.

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Chipset

▶ Internal Graphics Mode Select

The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory.
▶ DVMT Mode Select
Intel’s Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dy-
namically allocate memory resources according to the demands of the sys-
tem at any point in time. The key idea in DVMT is to improve the efficiency
of the memory allocated to either system or graphics processor.
It is recommended that you set this BIOS feature to DVMT Mode for maxi-
mum performance. Setting it to DVMT Mode ensures that system memory
is dynamically allocated for optimal balance between graphics and system
performance.
▶ DVMT/FIXED Memory
When set to DVMT/FIXED Mode, the graphics driver will allocate a
fixed amount of memory as dedicated graphics memory, as well as
allow more system memory to be dynamically allocated between the
graphics processor and the operating system.

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▶ Boot Display Device

Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s)
of the system.
▶ Force LVDS Inactive
This setting determines whether to force the LVDS inactive or not.

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Power

▶ ACPI Aware O/S

This setting enables/disables ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power In-
terface) support for Operating System. Set to [No] if your OS doesn’t support
ACPI and set to [Yes] if ACPI is supported.
▶ Suspend Mode
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operat-
ing system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1
(POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
▶ Restore on AC Power Loss
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.

[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.

[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before

power failure or interrupt occurred.

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▶ USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4

This setting allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from
the S3/S4 sleep state.
▶ Resume On LAN
This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of onboard LAN is detected.
▶ Resume On PME#
When setting to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened
from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Manage-
ment Event).
▶ Resume On RTC Alarm
When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time
clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.

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Exit

▶ Save Changes and Exit

Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.
▶ Discard Changes and Exit
Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.
▶ Discard Changes
Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.
▶ Load Optimal Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer
specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
▶ Load Failsafe Defaults
Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable
system performance.

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System Resources

This chapter provides information on the following sys-

tem resources:
1. Watch Dog Timer Setting (p.4-2);
2. AMI POST Code (p.4-3);
3. Resource List (p.4-7).
▍ System Resources

Watch Dog Timer Setting

Software code
SIO_IDX equ 2Eh
SIO_DTA equ 2Fh
Timer equ 10; reset after 10 seconds

1. Enter configuration mode

mov dx,SIO_IDX
mov al,87h
out dx,al
mov al,01h
out dx,al
mov al,55h
out dx,al
out dx,al

2. Set to LDN 07
mov dx,SIO_IDX
mov al,07h
out dx,al
mov dx,SIO_DTA
mov al,07h
out dx,al

3. Set WatchDog Timer

mov dx,SIO_IDX
mov al,073h
out dx,al
mov dx,SIO_DTA
mov al,Timer
out dx,al

4. Exit configuration mode

mov dx,SIO_IDX
mov al,02h
out dx,al
mov dx,SIO_DTA
out dx,al

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AMI POST Code

Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints

The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other com-
ponents before system memory is available. The following table describes the
type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of
the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done

Before D1
including RTC and keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.

Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power man-
D1
agement suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch CMOS.

Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock
D0
checksum.

Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing

D2
module. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do mem-
D3 ory sizing in Bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization. Re-en-
able CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set
D4
stack.

Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control
D5
is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM.

Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if

BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery
D6
is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0. See Bootblock Recovery
Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.

Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock-Runtime interface

D7 module is moved to system memory and control is given to it. Determine
whether to execute serial flash.

The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information

D8
is stored in memory.

Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main
D9 BIOS into memory. Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000
and F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM.

Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST (Ex-
DA ecutePOSTKernel). See POST Code Checkpoints section of document
for more information.

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POST Code Checkpoints

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS
pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may
occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS,
POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry
03
and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable
“wCMOSFlags.”

Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and

CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading
storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on
04
default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A. Initializes
data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions. Initializes both
the 8259 compatible PICs in the system

Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt

05
vector table.

Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install the
06 POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt.
Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock.”

Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the
08 keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of
KB/MS using AMI KB-5.

0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.

0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.

0C Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.

Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the Ker-
nel Variables. Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler
0E
gets control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and
Silent logo modules.

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Checkpoint Description

13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers.

24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.

30 Initialize System Management Interrupt.

Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints sec-
2A
tion of document for more information.

Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter in-
2C
stalled in the system that have optional ROMs.

2E Initializes all the output devices.

Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM
31 module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM.
Activate ADM module.

Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text in-
33
formation.

Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and

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any OEM specific information.

Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints sec-
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tion of document for more information.

39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.

3A Initialize RTC date/time.

Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC
3B
keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.

3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.

Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in

40 CPU, … etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA,
EBDA…etc.

Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs

50
an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.

Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allo-
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cates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.

60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.

75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.

78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.

7A Initializes remaining option ROMs.

7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.

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Checkpoint Description

84 Log errors encountered during POST.

85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.

87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.

8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers.

8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected

90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.

A0 Check boot password if installed.

A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.

Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill
the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh.
A2
Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language
module. Disables the system configuration display if needed.

A4 Initialize runtime language module.

Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s

A7
before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.

A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.

A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed.

Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM
AA
module.

AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.

AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers.

B1 Save system context for ACPI.

00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

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Resource List

ICH7M GPIO

Pin GPIO Type Multiplexed with Power Connect

AB18 GPIO0 I/O BM_BUSY# VCC3 PM_BMBUSY#

C8 GPIO1 I/O REQ[5]# VCC5 PREQ#5

G8 GPIO2 I/OD PIRQE# VCC5 VCC3

F7 GPIO3 I/OD PIRQF# VCC5 VCC3

F8 GPIO4 I/OD PIRQG# VCC5 VCC3
G7 GPIO5 I/OD PIRQH# VCC5 VCC3
AC21 GPIO6 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 ATADET0
AC18 GPIO7 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 SIO_OVT#
E21 GPIO8 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB PANEL+
E20 GPIO9 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB PANEL-
A20 GPIO10 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB VOLUME+
B23 GPIO11 I/O SMBALERT# 3VSB SMBALERT#
F19 GPIO12 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB SPI_HOLD_GPO#
E19 GPIO13 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB SIO_PME#
R4 GPIO14 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB VOLUME-
E22 GPIO15 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB 3VSB
AC22 GPIO16 I/O DPRSLPVR VCC3 DPRSLPVR
D8 GPIO17 I/O GNT5# VCC3 PGNT#5
AC20 GPIO18 I/O STPPCI# VCC3 PM_STPPCI#
AH18 GPIO19 I/O SATA1GP VCC3 SATA1GP
AF21 GPIO20 I/O STPCPU# VCC3 PM_STPCPU#
AF19 GPIO21 I/O SATA0GP VCC3 SATA0GP
A13 GPIO22 I/O REQ4# VCC3 PREQ#4
AA51 GPIO23 I/O LDRQ1# VCC3 LPC_DRQ#1
B3 GPIO24 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB BIOS_WP#
D20 GPIO25 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB WLAN_PWRON
A21 GPIO26 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB NC
B12 GPIO27 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB NC
E23 GPIO28 I/O Unmultiplexed 3VSB NC
C3 GPIO29 I/O OC5# 3VSB 3VSB

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Pin GPIO Type Multiplexed with Power Connect

A2 GPIO30 I/O OC6# 3VSB 3VSB

B3 GPIO31 I/O OC7# 3VSB 3VSB
AG18 GPIO32 I/O CLKRUN# VCC3 CLKRUN#
AC19 GPIO33 I/O AZ_DOCK_EN# VCC3 PRES2
U2 GPIO34 I/O AZ_DOCK_RST# VCC3 PRES3
AD21 GPIO35 I/O SATACLKREQ# VCC3 PRES1

AH19 GPIO36 I/O SATA2GP VCC3 SATA2GP

AE19 GPIO37 I/O SATA3GP VCC3 SATA3GP
AD20 GPIO38 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 NC
AE20 GPIO39 I/O Unmultiplexed VCC3 NC
A14 GPIO48 I/O GNT4# VCC3 PGNT#4
AG24 GPIO49 I/O CPUPERGD VTT CPU_PWRGD

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SIO GPIO

Pin GPIO Type Function Power Description

60 GP56 O #EN485 VCC5
Default high for
RS232
function
61 GP57 O #EN422 VCC5
Default high for
RS232
function

59 GP55 O EN232 VCC5

Default high for
RS232
function

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