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1. Enable NB CRID Enable or disable NB CRID WorkAround 40 M1956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP Ee Intel IGFX Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit ntel IGFX Configuration GFX VBIOS Version 2102 GFX Frequency 650 MHz Select Screen ft Select Item Enter Select GTT Size 2MB Change Field Aperture Size 256MB General Help Primary Display Auto nternal Graphics Auto DVMT Pre Allocated 64M Previous Values DVMT Total Gfx Mem 256M Optimized Default Gfx Low Power Mode Disabled Save amp Exit LCD Control ESC Exit Primary Display Select which of IGFX PEG PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display Or select SG for Switchable Gfx Internal Graphics Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options GTT Size Select the GTT Size 1MB 2MB Aperture Size Select the Aperture Size 128MB 256MB 512MB DVMT Pre Allocated Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allocated Fixed Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device OM 512M DVMT Total Gfx Mem Select DVMTS5 0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device 128M 256M MAX Gfx Low Power Mode This option is applicable for SFF only WE M1956 User s Manual 41 BIOS SETUP HESE LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save 8 Exit LCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display VBIOS Defau Active LFP No LVDS Panel Color Depth 18 Bit gt Select Screen LCD
2. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE A include F81865 H include lt dos h gt signed int F81865_BAS void Unlock_F81865 void void Lock_F81865 void unsigned int Init_F81865 void unsigned int result unsigned char ucDid F81865_BASE 0x4E result F81865_BASE ucDid Get_F81865_Reg 0x20 if ucDid 0x07 Wi intek 81865 goto Init_Finish F81865_BASE 0x2E result F81865_BASE ucDid Get_F81865_Reg 0x20 if ucDid 0x07 IF intek 81865 goto Init_Finish F81865_BASE 0x00 result F81865_BASE Init_Finish return result ME void Unlock_F81865 void outportb F81865_INDEX_PORT F81865_UNLOCK outportb F81865_INDEX_PORT F81865_UNLOCK ME void Lock_F81865 void outportb F81865_INDEX_PORT F81865_LOCK ME void Set_F81865_LD unsigned char LD Unlock_F81865 outportb F81865_INDEX_PORT F81865_REG_LD outportb F81865_DATA_PORT LD Lock_F81865 void Set_F81865_Reg unsigned char REG unsigned char DATA Unlock_F81865 outportb F81865_INDEX_PORT REG outportb F81865_DATA_PORT DATA Lock_F81865 Mo unsigned char Get_F81865_Reg unsigned char REG unsigned char Result Unlock_F81865 A A 2 AAA A a __ 2 64 MI956 User s Manual APPENDIX outportb F81865_INDEX_PORT REG Result inportb F81865_DATA_PORT Lock_F81865 return Result A THIS CODE
3. Intel Management Engine CI Sal tel in Setup Is Complete The setup program successfully installed the following components Intel Management Engine Interface Serial Over LAN Local Management Service User Notification Service Click Finish to complete the setup process 58 MI956 User s Manual DRIVERS INSTALLATION ASMedia USB 3 0 Drivers 1 Insert the CD that comes with the board Click Intel and then Intel R 0M67 067 Chipset Drivers 2 Click Intel R PRO LAN Network Driver 2 When the Welcome screen to th e InstallShield W izard for Intel Management Engine Components click Next Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Asmedia ASM104x USB 3 0 Host Controller _ Driver _ The InstallShield R Wizard will install Asmedia ASM104x USB 3 0 Host Controller Driver on your computer To continue click Next InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Asmedia ASM104x USB 3 0 Host Controller Driver Click Finish to exit the wizard O MI956 User s Manual 59 APPENDIX Appendix A I O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device The following table lists the I O port addresses used Address 000h 01Fh 020h 03Fh 040h 05Fh 060h 06Fh 070h 07Fh 080h 09Fh OAOh OBFh 0COh ODFh OFOh OFIh 1FOh 1F7h 278h 27Fh 2E8h 2EFh 2F
4. Your MI956 package should include the items listed below e The MI956 Mini ITX motherboard e This User s Manual e 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility e Serial ATA cable 2 MI956 User s Manual INTRODUCTION MI956 Specifications MI956AF MI956F Mini ITX CPU Type Intel 2 generation Core 17 15 13 QC DC mobile processor rPGA package 37 5 x 37 5 mm TDP QC 45W 55W DC 35W Sandy Bridge CPU is NOT socket compatible with Arrandale CPU Speed Up to 2 7GHz Up to 8MB PGA 988B Intel QM67 PCH 25 x 27 mm package size AMI BIOS support ACPI Function Memory Intel 2 generation Core 17 15 13 QC DC mobile processor integrated memory controller DDRIII 1067 1333 MHz SO DIMM x 2 w o ECC Max 16GB Intel 2 generation Core i7 i5 i3 mobile processor integrated Gfx e DVI I X 1 thru Level shifter ASM1442 e DVI D X 1 thru Level shifter ASM1442 e HDMI X 1 thru Level shifter ASM1442 e LVDS DF13 x 2 for supporting dual channel 24 bit LAN 1 Intel Lewisville 82579LM GbE PHY MI956AF only or 82579V GbE PHY MI956F only 2 Intel 82583V as 2 GbE USB USB 2 0 host controller supports 8 ports w two EHCI 7 U HCI controllers Integrated USB 2 0 Rate Matching Hub A ports in the rear panel Others reserved for onboard pin header 4 ports 2 54mm pitch USB 3 0 host controller ASMedia ASM1042 support 2 ports 2 ports in the rear panel Serial AT
5. RI Ne X X NC NC NC NC C Pin Signal Name 16 HOT POWER 17 DATAO Shield 2 4 18 DATAO 19 SHIBLDO S 20 21 i 2 23 5 DDC CLOCK 24 CLOCK N C 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C3 M1956 User s Manual 15 INSTALLATIONS We 920 ple mim Signal Name DATA 2 DATA 24 Shield 2 4 DATA 4 DATA 4 DDC CLOCK DDC DATA Signal Name HOT POWER DATA 0 DATA 0 SHIELD 0 5 DATA 5 DATA 54 SHIELD CLK CLOCK CLOCK N C N C N C N C N C N C 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 3 4 DATA 1 DATA l SHIELD 1 3 DATA 3 DATA 3 DDC POWER A GROUND 1 Z Q T 1 T T H T Dl Nn PO IN CN3 USB3 0 Connector CN4 HDMI Connector CN5 Gigabit LAN Intel 82579LM USB 2 3 CN8 Gigabit LAN Intel 82583V USB 0 1 CN11 HD Audio Connector 3 XXX _ E eG ee P gt C cc 16 MI956 User s Manual INSTALLATIONS J1 Digital UO 3 3V ON J6 ATX 12V Power Con
6. AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 7 AAA A A ed oem TIER ifndef FS1865_H define F8S1865_H 1 PA AAA EE define F81865_INDEX_PORT F81865_BASE define F81865_DATA_PORT F81865_BASE 1 deene Eeer eebe A define F81865_REG_LD 0x 07 Jeer define F81865_ UNLOCK Ox 87 define F81865 LOCK Ox AA A AN unsigned int Init_F81865 void void Set_F81865_LD unsigned char void Set_F81865_Reg unsigned char unsigned char unsigned char Get_F81865_Reg unsi endif _ F81865_H Bi a MI956 User s Manual 65
7. Enabled Select Screen CPU C3 Report Enabled t y Select Ite CPU C6 Report Enabled Enter Select CPU C7 Report Enabled Change Field Fl General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save Exit ESC Exit EIST Enable Disble Intel SpeedStep Turbo Mode Turbo Mode CPU C3 Report Enable Disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 Report Enable Disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS CPU C7 Report Enable Disable CPU C7 ACPI C3 report to OS FA A E MI956 User s Manual 39 BIOS SETUP Chipset Settings This section allows you to configure andimprove your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit System Agent SA Configuration PCH IO Configuration ed System Agent SA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit System Agent RC Version 1 1 0 0 VT d Capability Supported VT d Enabled CHAP Device B0 D7 FO Disabled Thermal Device B0 D4 F0 Disabled Enable NB CRID Disabled Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Field Intel IGFX Configuration General Help gt DMI Configuration NB PCle Configuration Memory Configuration Previous Values Optimized Default Save amp Exit ESC Exit GT Power Management Control VT d Check to enable VT d function on MCH
8. Panel Type 1024x768 LVDS SDVO LFP Panel Type VBIOS Defau ft Select Item Enter Select Panel Scaling Auto Change Field Spread Spectrum clock Chip Off General Help TV1 Standard VBIOS Defaul Previous Values TV2 Standard VBIOS Defau Optimized Default ALS Support Enabled Save amp Exit ESC Exit Primary IGFX Boot Display Select the Video Device which will be activated during PoST This has no effect if external graphics presenet Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection VGA modes will be supported only on primary display Active LFP Select the Active LFP Configuration No LVDS VBIOS does not enable LVDS Int LVDS VBIOS enables LVDS driver by Integrated encoder SDVO LVDS VBIOS enables LVDS driver by SDVO encoder eDP Port A LFP Driven by Int DisplayPort encoder from Port A Panel Color Depth Select the LFP Panel Color Depth 18 Bit 24 Bit LCD Panel Type Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item 640x480 LVDS 2048x1536 LVDS SDVO LFP Panel Type Select SDVO panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item VBIOS Default 1024x768 1600x1200 Panel Scaling Select the LCD panel scaling option used by the Internal Graphics Device Auto Off Force Scaling EE EEE 42 M1956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP Ee Spread Spectrum clock Chip Hardware Spread is controlled by chip Software Spr
9. Select Screen IL Select Item Enter Select High Precision Timer Enabled Change Field Fl General Help SLP_S4 Assertion Width 4 5 Seconds F2 Previous Values Set NAND Management Override Enabled F3 Optimized Default High Precision Event Timer Configuration F4 Save amp Exit USB Configuration ESC Exit PCI Express Configuration Azalia Control Detectin of the Azalia device Disabled Azalia will be unconditionally disabled Enabled Azalia will be unconditionally enabled Auto Azalia will be enabled if present disabled otherwise Set NAND Management Override Option to Override NAND Management to allow driver or 3 parties software to configure the NAND module after POST USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit EHCI1 Enabled EHCI2 Enabled USB Ports Per Port Disable Control Disabled EHCH Control the USB EHCI USB2 0 functions One EHCI controller must always be enabled MI956 User s Manual 45 BIOS SETUP nn PCI Express Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Save amp Exit PCI Express Clock Gating Enabled DMI Link ASPM Control LOsL1 DMI Link Extended Synch Control Disabled Subtractive Decode Disabled PCI Express Root Port PCI Express Root Port2 PCI Express Root Port3 PCI Express Root Port4 PCI Express Root Port5 PCI Port 6 is assigned to LAN PCI Express Root
10. lt Lock Lock 8 MI956 User s Manual INSTALLATIONS SSS A AA Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MI956 to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs The following lists the connectors on MI956 and their respective functions Jumper Locations on MI956 cccccescceseceseceeceseceeecaeeeaeeeseeeeeeseeeereees 10 JP2 JP3 JP4 RS232 RS422 RS485 COMI Selection 11 JP5 COM1 RS232 RI 5V 12V Power Setting cnnennnenee 11 JP6 COM2 RS232 RI 5V 12V Power Setting 11 J10 LCD Panel Power Selecton ionannas 12 J14 Flash Descriptor Security Overide Factory use only 12 J22 Clear ME Contemts nono nonnnonnnonnrnnnrnnnnnnnos 12 J23 Clear CMOS Contents cueeeesenesensneesnennnnnennenneennennnennne nennen 12 M1956 User s Manual 9 INSTALLATIONS E _ _ __ _ _ _ ___ _Q_zzz Q_ gt gt z gt gt E IA Jumper Locations on MI956 o e L a O NE EES a aes HIT PP ms P 7E p Emm om ng 8 0
11. program abort n ret urn 1 If SIO 0 if argo 2 pri ntf Parameter incorrect n ret urn 1 bTime strtol argv 1 endptr 10 printf System will reset after d seconds n bTime if bTime EnableWDT bTime else DisableWDT return 0 a AAA A 5 lt lt 62 MI956 User s Manual APPENDIX SE void Enable WDT int interval unsigned char bBuf bBuf Get_F81865_Reg 0x2B bBuf amp 0x20 Set_F81865_Reg 0x2B bBuf Enable WDTO Set_F81865_LD 0x07 switch to logic device 7 Set_F81865_Reg 0x30 0x01 enable timer Buf Get_F81865_Reg 0xF5 Buf amp 0x0F Buf 0x52 Set_F81865_Reg 0xF5 bBuf count mode is second Set_F81865_Reg 0xF6 interval set timer Buf Get_F81865_Reg 0xFA Buf 0x01 Set_F81865_Reg 0xFA bBuf enable WDTO output Buf Get_F81865_Reg 0xF5 Buf 0x20 Set_F81865_Reg 0xF5 bBuf start counting void DisableWDT void unsigned char bBuf Set_F81865_LD 0x07 switch to logic device 7 bBuf Get_F81865_Reg 0xFA bBuf amp 0x01 Set_F81865_Reg 0xFA bBuf disable WDTO output bBuf Get_F81865_Reg 0xF5 bBuf amp 0x20 bBuf 0x40 Set_F81865_Reg 0xFS bBuf Idisable WDT WEE M1956 User s Manual 63 APPENDIX EEE A THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
12. the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board The topics covered in this chapter are as follows BIOS Introduction eeeeeeeeeeeeennenenennen 23 BIOS Sep tinta add En 23 Main BIOS Setup unid 24 INN 25 Chipset tna AEN 40 Boot E 47 Security e LTE 48 Save amp Exit Senge 49 see _ 22 MI956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP Ese BIOS Introduction The BIOS Basic Input Output System installed in your computer system s ROM supports Intel proce ssors The BIOS provides critical low level support for a standard device such as disk drives serial ports and parallel ports It also password protection as well as special support for detailed fine tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system BIOS Setup The BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system configurations and settings The BIOS ROM of the system stores the Setup utility When you turn on the computer the BIOS is immediately activated Pressing the lt Del gt key im mediately allows you to enter the Setup utility If you are a little bit late pressing the lt Del gt key POST Power On Self Test will continue with its test routines thus preventing you from invoking the Setup If you still wish to enter Setup restart the system by pressing the Reser button or simultaneously pressing the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt and lt Delete gt keys You can also restart by turning the system Off and back On
13. to RAS tRCDmin Row Precharge tRPmin Active to Precharge tRASmin DIMM profile Memory Frequency Max TOLUD Nmode Support Memory Scrambler RMT Crosser Support MRC Fast Boot DIMM Exit Mode Security 1 1 0 0 1333 Mhz 4096 MB DDR3 4096 MB DDR3 Not Present Not Present Not Present 9 9 24 Default DIMM profile Auto Dynamic Auto Disabled Disabled Disabled Auto GT Power Mangement Control Main Advanced Aptio Setup Utility Save amp Exit gt Select Screen 4 Select Item Enter Select Change Field Fl General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Save 8 Exit Chipset GT Power Management Control GT Info RC6 Render Standby GT OverClocking Support Boot Security GT2 0x116 Enabled Disabled gt Select Screen ft Select Item Enter Select Change Field Fl General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit ZZ au _ m MI956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP _ i _ i EE iE w PCI IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Intel PCH RC Version 1 1 0 0 PCH LAN Controller Enabled Wake on Lan Enabled Disabled Azalia Auto Azalia Docking Support Enable Disabled Azalia PME Enable Disabled Azalia Internal HDMI Codec Enabl Display logic Enab CLKRUN logic Enab Enable SB CRID Disabled gt
14. you find the items missing please contact the vendor where you made the purchase The contents of this section include the following Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 52 VGA Drivers Installation u sense nie 53 Realtek HD Audio Driver Installaton 54 LAN Drivers Installati0N oooooconononononononononnnononononnnocnoconnccono nono ncconoos 55 Intel Management Engine Interface St ASMedia USB 3 0 Drivers 59 IMPORTANT NOTE After installing your Windows operating system you must install first the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding with the drivers installation WEE M1956 User s Manual 51 DRIVER INSTALLATION Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software drivers to enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel chipset components Follow the instructions below to complete the installation 1 Insert the CD that comes with the board Click Intel and then Intel R 0M67 067 Chipset Drivers 2 Click Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility e afaj m Ze O 3 When the Welcome screen to the Intel Chipset Device Software appears click Next to continue 4 Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process 5 On the Readme File Information screen click Next to continue the installation 6 The Setup process is now complete Click Fin
15. 8h 2FFh 2B0h 2DFh 360h 36Fh Network Ports 3B0h 3BFh 3C0h 3CFh EGA adapter 3D0h 3DFh 3E8h 3EFh 3FSh 3FFh 60 MI956 User s Manual APPENDIX B Interrupt Request Lines IRQ Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board Level Function Keyboard WE M1956 User s Manual 61 APPENDIX C Watchdog Timer Configuration The WDT is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of system lock up such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock Under these sorts of circumstances the timer will count to zero and the selected outputs will be driven Under normal circumstance the user will restart the WDT at regular intervals before the timer counts to zero SAMPLE CODE A THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE A include lt dos h gt include lt conio h gt include lt stdio h gt include lt stdlib h gt include F81865 H unsigned char bBuf unsigned char bTime char endptr char SIO printf Fintek 81865 watch dog program n SIO Init_F81865 if SIO 0 printf Can not detect Fintek 81865
16. A Intel QM67 PCH built in SATA controller supports total 6 ports 2x SATA 3 0 6Gbps 4 x SATA 2 0 3Gbps ports 2 FIS based Port Multiplier Intel QM67 PCH built in High Definition Audio controller ALC892 w 7 1 CH LPC VO Fintek F81865 I Ver C COM RS232 422 485 COM2 COM3 COM4 RS232 Hardware Monitor 2 thermal inputs 4 voltage monitor inputs amp 2 fan headers CPU FAN controllabl but not the system fan COM1 2 with pin 9 with power for 2 ports 500 mA for each port IAMT 7 0 Intel QM67 PCH built in MI9S6AF only Intel Active Management Technology ver 7 0 Expansion PCI Express 16x 1 PEG Slots Mini PCI Express 1x 1 Solder side Reserved mounting holes for Half sized also Edge DVI D DVI I stack connector Dual DB9 stack connector for COM 1 2 Connector Dual USB 3 0 dual stack connector HDMI stack connector Gbit LAN RJ 45 dual USB 2 0 stack connector x2 RCA Jack 3x1 for HD Audio Onboard 2 ports x SATA III Blue color 4 ports x SATA II Header 2x5 pin header x2 for 4 ports USB 2x5 pin header for front panel audio Connector 2x10 pin header for COM3 RS232 amp COM4 RS232 2x5 pin header for Digital IO 4 pin box header for LCD backlight control Yes 256 segments 0 1 2 255 sec min System ATX Fr eet ch LAN Wakeup EuP ErP feature Fintek F75160 UL 60950 1 2 Edition compatible M1956 User s Manual 3 INTRODUCTION 4 M1956 User s Manual INTRODUCTION Board Dimensi
17. Boot Security Save amp Exit SATA Controllers s Enabled Enable or disable SATA Device SATA Mode Selection IDE ial ATA Port 0 ware Preserve ial ATA Port 1 gt Select Screen ware Preserve ial ATA Port 2 ware Preserve Select Item Enter Select mer Change Field ial ATA Port 3 Fl General Help ware Preserve E F2 Previous Values ial ATA Port 4 F3 Optimized Default ware Preserve F4 Save amp Exit ial ATA Port 5 ESC Exit ware Preserve SATA Mode Determines how SATA controllers s operate The options are IDE AHCI and RAID eee M1956 User s Manual 31 BIOS SETUP ET PCH FW Configuration Configure Management Engine Technology Parameters Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Configure Management Engine ME FW Version 0 0 0 0 Technolory Parameters ME Firmware Mode ME Firmware Type Full Sku Firmware ME Firware SKU Unidentified Select Screen Firmware Update Congfiguration 4 Select Item Enter Select Change Field Fl General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit AMT Configuration Configure Active Management Technology Parameters Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Intel AMT Enabled Intel AMT Setup Prompt Enabled BIOS Hotkey Pressed Disabled MEBx Selection Screen Disabled Verbose Mebx Output Enabled Hide Un Configure ME Confir
18. MI956 Intel Sandy Bridge PCH Mini ITX Motherboard USER S MANUAL Version 1 0 Acknowledgments AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc PS 2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel and Intel Sandy Bridge DC Mobile Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Fintek is a registered trademark of Fintek Electronics Corporation All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners ii M1956 User s Manual Table of Contents INIOAUCNON ee 1 Product Descermpon nn 1 EE 2 MI956 Specifications ooooococococonnconaconnnonnonononanonnn nono nonn ccoo noo 3 Board Dimensions rsin inss cnoi iane nan aenta 5 Installations EEN 6 Installing the CRU 7 Installing the Memor 8 Setting the Jumpers siceraria ini aTi 9 Connectors on MIO 13 BIOS Setup iii nas 22 Drivers Installation 51 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 52 VGA Drivers Installation 53 Realtek HD Audio Driver Installaton 54 LAN Drivers Installaton 55 Intel Management Engine Interface 57 ASMedia USB 3 0 Drivers 59 ee E Dad 60 A VO Port Address Man 60 B Interrupt Request Lines IRQ 61 C Watchdog Timer Confgeuraton 62 M1956 User s Manual iii This page is intentionally left blank ss EEE iv M1956 User s M
19. PO p3 e Ey JP gg ood J es F oc Jumpers on MI956 0e0 ETE an N edEe Page JP2 JP3 JP4 RS232 RS422 RS485 COMI Selection 11 JP5 COM1 RS232 RI 5V 12V Power Settmg nenne 11 JP6 COM2 RS232 RI 5V 12V Power Settmg eee 11 J10 LCD Panel Power Selection nennen 12 J14 Flash Descriptor Security Overide Factory use only 12 J22 Clear ME Contents cuicos datada 12 J23 Clear CMOS Contents nennen nennen nennen 12 Z A a lt lt 10 MI956 User s Manual INSTALLATIONS JP2 JP3 JP4 RS232 RS422 RS485 COM1 Selection Cont RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 Function 4 6 JP2 JP2 JP2 tie ia 3 5 amp 4 6 1 3 amp 2 4 1 3 amp 2 4 feet Jumper 5 Setting JP3 JP3 JP3 pin closed 1 2 3 4 5 6 JP4 JP4 JP4 3 5 amp 4 6 1 3 amp 2 4 1 3 amp 2 4 JP5 COM1 RS232 RI 5V 12V Power Setting JP5 Setting Function Pin 1 2 Short Closed Pin 3 4 Short Closed Pin 5 6 Short Closed JP6 COM2 RS232 RI 5V 12V Power Setting a of Short Closed oo Pin 3 4 o oi Short Closed Pin 5 6 Short Closed M1956 User s Manual 11 INSTALLATIONS J10 LCD Panel Power Selection oo LCD Panel Power D 3 3V J14 Flash Descriptor Security Overide Factory use only 314 Flash Descriptor Security Overide o Disabled e Default J22 Clear ME Contents EA Setting S Pin 1 2 Short Clo
20. Port7 PCI Express Root Port8 gt Select Screen Low MMIO Align 64M Select Item Enter Select Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG IGD Change Field Graphics Turbo IMON Current 31 Fl General Help VT d Disabled PCI Express Port Auto IGD Memory 32M PAVP Mode Disabled PEG Force Gen1 Disabled F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit DMI Clink ASPM Control The control of Active State Power Management on both NB side and SB side of the DMI Link DMI Link Extended Synch Control The control of Extended Synch on SB side of the DMI Link ee 46 MI956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP Boot Settings This section allows you to configure the boot settings according to your preference Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State On Quite Boot Disabled gt Select Screen CM16 Module Version 07 63 Y Select Item Enter Select GateA20 Upon Request Change Field Fl General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default Boot Option Priorities F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Seutp Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key 65535 0xFFFF means indefinite waiting GateA20 Active UPON REQUEST GA20 can be disabled using BiOS services ALWAYS do not allow disabling GA20 this option is useful whe
21. User s Manual BIOS SETUP Ee Extended Tag If ENABLED allows Device to use 8 bit Tag field as a requester No Snoop Enables or Disables PCI Express Device No Snoop option Maximum Payload Set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value Maximum Read Request Set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value ASPM Support Set the ASPM Level Force LO Force all links to LO Stage AUTO BIOS auto configure DISABLE Disables ASPM Extended Synch If ENABLED allows generation of Extended Synchronization patterns WEE M1956 User s Manual 27 BIOS SETUP EE ACPI Settings System ACPI Parameters Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Save amp Exit Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Disabled Enable Hibernation Enabled ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to R Lock Legacy Resources Disabled Select Screen Il Select Item Enter Select Change Field Fl General Help Previous Values Optimized Default Save amp Exit ESC Exit Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration Enable Hibernation Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate OS S4 Sleep State This option may be not effective with some OS ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed Lock Legacy Resources Enables or Disables System Lock of Leg
22. acy Resources DH 28 M1956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP Ee Wake up event settings Enable Disable Wake up event Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Save amp Exit Wake system with Fixed Time Disabled gt Select Screen Wake on Ring Disabled Select Item Wake on PCIE Wake Event Disabled Enter Select Change Field Fl General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Wake system with Fixed Time Enables or Disables System wake on alarm event W hen enabled System will wake on the hr min sec specified Wake on Ring The options are Disabled and Enabled Wake on PCIE Wake Event The options are Disabled and Enabled FA A E MI956 User s Manual 29 BIOS SETUP CPU Configuration This section shows the CPU configuration parameters Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit CPU Configuration ntel Core i7 7210QE CPU 2 10GHz EMT64 Supported Max Processor Speed 2100 MHz Min Processor Speed 800 MHz Processor Speed 2100 MHz Processor Stepping 206a7 Microcode Revision D Processor Cores 4 ntel HT Technology Supported Select Screen Hyper threading Enabled 4 Select Item Active Processor Cores All Enter Select Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Change Field Execute Disable Bit Enabled Fl General Help Hardware Prefetcher Enabled F2 Previous Values Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled F3 Optimized Defaul
23. again The following message will appear on the screen Press lt DEL gt or lt F2 gt to Enter Setup In general you press the arrow keys to highlight items lt Enter gt to select the lt PgUp gt and lt PgDn gt keys to change entries lt F1 gt for help and lt Esc gt to quit When you enter the Setup utility the Main Menu screen will appear on the screen The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and exit choices TEE MI956 User s Manual 23 BIOS SETUP ne Main BIOS Setup This setup allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer system and set the system clock Aptio Setup Utility Copright 2010 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Security Save amp Exit BIOS INFORMATION System Language English gt Select Screen System Date Tue 01 06 2009 System Time 00 08 21 IL Select Item Enter Select SR Change Field Access Level Administrator Fl General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Note If the system cannot boot after making and saving system changes with Setup the AMI BIOS supports an override to the CMOS settings that resets your system to its default Warning It is strongly recommended that you avoid making any changes to the chipset defaults These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performan
24. anual INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description The MI956F Mini ITX motherboard is based on the latest Intel QM67 chipset The platform supports 2 generation Intel Core processor family with rPGA988B packing and features an integrated dual channel DDR3 memory controller as well as a graphics core The latest Intel processors provide advanced performance in both computing and graphics quality This meets the requirement of customers in the gaming POS digital signage and server market segment The Intel QM67 is made with 32 nanometer technology that supports Intel s first processor architecture to unite the CPUand the graphics core on the transistor level The MI956F Mini ITX board utilizes the dramatic increase in performance provided by this Intel s latest cutting edge technology Measuring 170mm x 170mm MI956F offers fast 6Gbps SATA support 2 ports USB3 0 2 ports and interfaces for DVI D DVI I LVDS and HDMI displays MI956AF features Intel Active Management Technology 7 0 MI956F FEATURES Supports Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 i5 i3 QC DC mobile processors Two DDR3 SoDIMM 1066 1333MHz Max 16GB memory Dual Intel PCI Express Gigabit LAN Integrated Graphics for DVI I DVI D HDMI LVDS displays 4x SATA 2 0 2x SATA 3 0 8x USB 2 0 USB 3 0 2 ports 4x COM Watchdog timer 1x PCI E x16 1x Mini PCI E e Optional AMT MI9S6AF only M1956 User s Manual 7 INTRODUCTION sf Checklist
25. ard screen click Yes to proceed with and complete the installation process gt Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Setup 3 07 R2 52 lio Dri Realtek High Definition Audio Driver InstallShield Wizard a Weicome to the InstalStieid Wzard A The InstalShield Wizard wil install Reakex Hich Definition Audo Driver on your computer Do you mart to continue the installation of new drive eee 54 M1956 User s Manual DRIVERS INSTALLATION LAN Drivers Installation 1 Insert the CD that comes with the board Click Intel and then Intel R 0M67 067 Chipset Drivers 2 Click Intel R PRO LAN Network Driver 3 When the Welcome screen appears click Next On the next screen click Yes to to agree with the license agreement 4 Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it and click Next to continue Intel R Network Connections Setup Options Select the program features you want installed Install Drivers Intel R PROSet for Windows Device Manager Advanced Network Services C Intel R Network Connections SNMP Agent Feature Description M1956 User s Manual 55 DRIVER INSTALLATION 5 The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation ie Intel R Network Connections InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation Tf you want
26. carefully read the Following terms and conditions By loading or using the Software you agree to the terms of this Agreement IF you do not wish to so agree do not install or use the Software Please Also Note If you are an Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM Independent Hardware Vendor IH or Independent Software Yendor ISV this complete LICENSE AGREEMENT applies If you are an End User then only Exhibit A the INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT lt Back Yes No M1956 User s Manual 57 DRIVER INSTALLATION 2 When the Setup Progress screen appears click Next Then click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed Intel Installation Framework Intel Management Engine oe Setup Progress Please wait while the following setup operations are performed Copying File C Program Files Intel Intel R Management Engine Components MEWMIProv ME A Copying File C Program Files Intel Intel R Management Engine Components MEWMIProv Me Copying File C Program Files Intel Intel R Management Engine Components MEWMIProv St Copying File C Program Files Intel Intel R Management Engine Components MEWMIProv xe Creating Process mofcomp exe Creating Process mofcomp exe Creating Process regsvr32 exe Starting Service LMS Starting Service UNS Copying File C WINNTIsystem321drivers IntelMEFWYer d Click Next to continue vi lt gt Intel Installation Framework
27. ce and reliability Changing the defaults could cause the system to become unstable and crash in some cases System Language Choose the system default language System Date Set the Date Use Tab to switch between Data elements System Time Set the Time Use Tab to switch between Data elements SSS ee ee 24 M1956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure andimprove your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Storage OpROM Enabled PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Settings Wake up event setting gt CPU Configuration gt Select Screen gt EuP ErP Power Saving Controller Select Item SATA Configuration Enter Select gt Intel TXT LT Configuration Change Field gt PCH FW Configuration Fl General Help AMT Configuration F2 Previous Values gt USB Configuration F3 Optimized Default gt Super IO Configuration F4 Save amp EXIT H W Monitor ESC Exit gt Serial Port Console Redirection gt Sandybridge DTS Configuration gt Sandybridge PPM Configuration REMARKS The Intel AMT Configuration is available only on MI956AF not MI956F Launch PXE OpROM Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Network Devices Launch Storage OpROM Enable or Disable Boot Option fo
28. ead is controlled by BIOS TV1 Standard Select the ability to configure a TV Format TV2 Standard Select the ability to configure a TV Minor Format ALS Support Valid only for ACPI Legacy ALS Support though the IGD INT 10 function ACI ALS support through an ACPI ALS driver DMI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Save amp Exit Configuration X4 Gen2 gt Select Screen Vc1 Control Enabled IL Select Item Vep Control Enabled Enter Select Vem Control Enabled Change Field Link ASPM Control LOsL1 Fl General Help Extended Synch Control Disabled F2 Previous Values Gen 2 Enabled F3 Optimized Default F4 Save Exit ESC Exit NB PCle Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit NB PCle Configuration PEGO Not Present PEGO Gen X Auto PEGO Not Present gt Select Screen PEG1 Gen X Auto IL Select Item PEGO Not Present Enter Select PEG2 Gen X Auto Change Field PEGO Not Present Fl General Help PEG3 Gen X Auto F2 F3 Optimized Default Always Enable PEG Disabled F4 Save amp Exit Previous Values ESC Exit A MI956 User s Manual 43 BIOS SETUP Ra Ra Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility 44 Main Advanced Memory Information Chipset Memory RC Version Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 CAS Latency tCL Minimum delay time CAS
29. ector cnseessesssesnnesnnennenn 19 JP1 LPC Debug Connector Factory use only 20 J11 Mini PCIE Connecties rrini iire gii n n E T 20 JP12 SPI Flash Connector Factory use only 20 H M1956 User s Manual 13 INSTALLATIONS Ze Connector Locations on MI956 oo a gt OOo LA LS d AT o gt H 2 3 D D Ee bo I O zes L P O IE P AO ER OE ooo gt Hn mm GI EE Saa a nam oo gt ju E Gel 8 od d 3 a on P3 amp ge SS gt Zei CH E A 8 ES Do pm oo lo ZE N N5 CN N N N NA S Oo Or CH Ocio pla ee Lamm Ze mee Bu ES eee eS 14 M1956 User s Manual INSTALLATIONS We A OE EN i RS 485 DATA TX RX X TR SR T T I C D T DE Nc RTS NC crs Nc
30. ency Management Services EMS t Select Item Console Redirection Enabled Enter Select Out of Band Mgmt Port COMO Disabled Change Field Data Bits 8 Fl General Help Parity None F2 Previous Values Stop Bits 1 F3 Optimized Default Terminal Type VT UTF8 F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Console Redirection Console Redirection Enable Disable Out of Band Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services EMS allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port Terminal Type VT UTF8 is the preferred terminal type for out of band management The next best choice is VT100 and then VT100 Sandybridge DTS Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Save amp Exit Sadybridge DTS Configuration AA Select Screen IL Select Item Enter Select Change Field F1 General Help CPU DTS Enabled Previous Values Optimized Default Save amp Exit ESC Exit So XX SSS 38 M1956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP m a CPU DTS Disabled ACPI thermal management uses EC reported temperature values Enabled ACPI thermal management uses DTS SMM mechanism to obtain CPU temperature values Out of Spec ACPI Thermal Management uses EC reported temperature values and TS SMM is used to handle Out of Spec Sandybridge PPM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Sadybridge PPM Configuration EIST Enabled Turbo Mode
31. ish to restart th e computer and for changes to take effect 52 MI956 User s Manual DRIVERS INSTALLATION VGA Drivers Installation NOTE Before installing the Intel R QM67 Chipset Family Graphics Driver the Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SPI should be first installed To install the VGA drivers follow the steps below 1 Insert the CD that comes with the board Click Intel and then Intel R 0M67 067 Chipset Drivers 2 Click Intel R QM67 Chipset Family Graphics Driver I scida Thie OF Welcome to the Setup Program This setup program will install the Following components Intel HD Graphics Driver It is strongly recommended that you exit all programs before continuing Click Next to continue 4 Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement and continue the installation 5 On the Readme File Information screen click Next to continue the installation of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver 6 On Setup Progress screen click Next to continue 7 Setup complete Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect A MI956 User s Manual 53 DRIVER INSTALLATION Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation Follow the steps below to install the Realtek HD Audio Drivers 1 Insert the CD that comes with the board Click Intel and then Intel R 0M67 067 Chipset Drivers 2 Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver ne 3 On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wiz
32. le Intel AMT Password Write Password is writeable when set Enable Amt Wait Timer Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS ASF Enable Disable Alert Specification Format Activate Remote Assistance Process Trigger CIRA boot WEE M1956 User s Manual 33 BIOS SETUP ET USB Configure Enable Disable USB Configure function PET Progress User can Enable Disable PET Events progress to received PETevents or not Intel Amt SPI Protected Enable Disable Intel AMT SPI write protect WatchDorg Enable Disable Intel AMT SPI write protect ASF Enable Disable WatchDorg Timer USB Configuration USB Configuration Parameters Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit USB Configuration USB Devices 1 Keyboard 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled USB3 0 Support Enabled XHCI Hand off Enabled EHCI Hand off Enabled gt Select Screen IL Select Item Enter Select Change Field General Help USB hardware delays and time outs previous Values USB transfer time out Optimized Default Device reset time out Save ESC Exit Device power up delay Legacy USB Support Enables Legacy USB support AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications USB3 0 Support Enable Disale USB3 0 XHCI Controller support eS 34 M1956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP XHCI Hand off This is a
33. lways on Always off default ACPI Shutdown Temperature The default setting is Disabled DH 36 M1956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP a H W Monitor Monitor hardware status Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Save amp Exit PC Health Status CPU 45 C System Temperature 47C CPU FAN Speed 5976 RPM VCC3V 3 408 V Vcore 1 104 V gt Select Screen 5V 5 087 V Select Item Enter Select Change Field Fl General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit 12V 12 232 V 1 5V 1 600 V VSB3V 3 384 V VBAT 3 296 V Fan1 Smart Fan Control Disabled Temperatures Voltages These fields are the parameters of the hardware monitoring function feature of them otherboard The va lues are read only values as monitored by the system and show the PC health status Fan1 Smart Fan Control This field enables 50C 60C 70C or disables the smart fan feature At a certain temperature the fan starts turning Once the temperature drops to a certain level it stops turning again he 2 A A A A A MI956 User s Manual 37 BIOS SETUP RR Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit COMO Disabled Console Redirection Port is Disabled COMA4 PCI Devo Func0 Disabled Console Redirection Port is Disabled Serial Port for Out of Band Management gt Select Screen Windows Emerg
34. mation Disabled MeBx Debug Message Output Disabled Un Configure ME Disabled Intel AMT Password Write Enabled Enabled Amt Wait Timer 0 gt Select Screen ft Select Item Enter Select f Change Field Activate Remote Assistance Process Disabled Fl General Help USB Configure Enabled PET Progress Enabled Intel AMT SPI Protected Disabled AMT CIRA Timeout 0 Watchdog Disabled OS Timer 0 BIOS Timer 0 ASF Enabled F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save ESC Exit Intel AMT Enable Disable Intel Active Management Technology BIOS Extenstion Note AMT H W is always enabled This option just controls the BIOS extension execution If enabled this requires additional firmware in the SPI device PB U U L U UUU OUOU 32 MI956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP E Intel AMT Setup Prompt OEMFLag Bit 0 Enable Disable Intel AMT Setup Prompt to wait for hot key to enter setup BIOS Hotkey Pressed OEMFLag Bit 1 Enable Disable BIOS hotkey press MeBx Selection Screen OEMFLag Bit 2 Enable Disable MEBx selection screen Verbose Mebx Output OEMFLag Bit 3 Enable Disable Verbose Mebx Output Hide Un Configure ME Confirmation OEMFLag Bit 6 Hide Un Configure ME without password Confirmation Prompt MeBx Debug Message Output OEMFLag Bit 14 Enable MEBx debug message output Un Configure ME OEME Lag Bit 15 Un Configure ME without password Intel AMT Password Write Enabled Enable Disab
35. n any RT code is executed above IMB Option ROM Messages Set display mode for Option ROM Options are Force BIOS and Keep Current Interrupt 19 Canture Enable Allows Option ROMs to trap Int 19 Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order M1956 User s Manual 47 BIOS SETUP Security Settings This section allows you to configure andimprove your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits accesss to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup gt Select Screen If ONLY the User s password is set then this is a 1 L Select Item power on password and must be entered to boot Ent Select or enter Setup In Setup the User will have EE Administrator rights Change Field Fl General Help Administrator Password F2 Previous Values User Password F3 Optimized Default Set User Password F4 Save amp Exit Set Master Password ESC Exit Administrator Password Set Setup Administrator Password User Password Set User Password oo SSS 25 _ lt lt lt 3 48 MI956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP Save amp Exit Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Save Changes and Exit Disacard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save Op
36. nector This connector supplies the CPU operating voltage Ping Signal Name o ol MI956 User s Manual 17 INSTALLATIONS JP8 JP7 LVDS Connectors 1st channel 2nd channel The LVDS connectors on board consist of the first channel LVDS1 and second channel LVDS2 Signal Name Pin Pin Signal Name 2 4 5V 3 3V Gh Gh E 1 ER ER ZE E EK S EN El EK Bed Hal VEN og SE VE Signal Name 18 MI956 User s Manual INSTALLATIONS J24 Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel Signal Name Pin Pin Signal Name W 56 6 Grund RE ee ae ENEE je J26 Front Panel Connector E E S 6 ResetBTN 8 PowerLED TX e RX 7 Ground CPU_FAN1 CPU Fan Power Connector Ping Signal Name Ground 0000 12V Rotation detection Control SYS_FAN1 System Fan1 Power Connector Ping Signal Name Ground 12V NC M1956 User s Manual 19 INSTALLATIONS ea JP1 LPC Debug Connector Factory use only J11 Mini PCIE Connector JP12 SPI Flash Connector Factory use only Ree 20 M1956 User s Manual INSTALLATIONS m a m Do gt l This page is intentionally left blank EEE ze ch gt kea ECGU GzET SE m MI956 User s Manual 21 BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup This chapter describes
37. ocket for Intel Sandy Bridge Dual Core mobile processors The processor socket com es with a screw to secure the processor As shown in the left picture below loosen the screw first before inserting the processor Place the processor in to the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside of the socket Once the processor has slide into the socket fasten the screw Refer to the figures below t y d 1 d y NOTE Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would cause your system to hang or be unstable MI956 User s Manual 7 INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory The MI956 board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum total memory of 16GB in DDR3 SO DIMM memory type Installing and Removing Memory Modules To install the DDR3 modules locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps 1 Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligned with that on the memory slot 2 Gently push the DDR3 module in an upright position until the clips of the slot close to hold the DDR3 module in place when the DDR3 module touches the bottom of the slot 3 To remove the DDR3 module press the clips with both hands gt DDR3 Module Lock Lock A 0K A
38. ons 7 en el ee iin oon 5 E esoo TT ES ICH d dE oot CATT Oo O H H Tn OOOO OIL go D SES E D Or O q AO c i o H O Jona e 3 gt oO 000000 gt eraa E j go 3 90 ER q gt O EEE Beppe boo j O00000 DO al H a S a ol o z 3 I Or DO WEI e 3 oE Um mm NC fs DOSEN KH V Ger DCD y Y DCD d d 20000000 H L k Al MI956 User s Manual 5 INSTALLATIONS e Installations This section provides information on how t o use the jumpers and connectors on the MI956 in order to set up a workabl e system The topics covered are Installing theEP 2 2 2 it 7 Installing the Memor 8 Setting the Jumpers icon iii cnn ana 9 Connectors on MIOS O aaa aaa a A nono aai 13 6 MI956 User s Manual INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The MI956 board supports rPGA988B s
39. r Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM WE M1956 User s Manual 25 BIOS SETUP Cee eee QA _ AS PCI Subsystem Settings This section allows you to configure the PCI PCI X and PCI Express settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit PCI Bus Driver Version V 2 03 00 PCI ROM Priority EFI Compatible ROM PCI Common Settings PCI Latency Timer 32 PCI Bus Clocks VGA Palette Snoop Disabled PERR Generation Disabled SERR Generation Disabled PCI Express Device Settings Relaxed Ordering Disabled gt Select Screen Extended Tag Disabled Select Item No Snoop Enabled Enter Select Maximum Payload Auto Change Field Maximum Read Request Auto Fl General Help F2 Previous Values PCI Express Link Settings F3 Optimized Default ASPM Support Disabled F4 Save amp Exit WARNING Enabling ASPM may cause some ESC Exit PCI E devices to fail Extended Synch Disabled PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple Option ROMs Legacy and EFI Compatible specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch PCI Latency Timer Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register VGA Palette Snoop Enables or Disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping PERRA Generation Enables or Disables PCI Device to Generate PERRA SERR Generation Enables or Disables PCI Device to Generate SERR Relaxed Ordering Enables or Disables PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering Zr i ev rz zcr h h a 26 MI956
40. sed Pin 2 3 lA Short Closed Clear ME J23 Clear CMOS Contents Pin 1 2 Pin 2 3 Short Closed Clare EG bs vs ee 12 MI956 User s Manual INSTALLATIONS Connectors on MI956 Connector Locations on MlOzg ccoo no nennen 14 CN1 COMI and COM2 Serial Porte 15 CN2 DVI D and DVI I Connector ooocccooncononcconnnonnnccononinncccononinnncconoos 15 CN3 USB3 0 CONNECTOR inci sense 16 CN4 HDMI Connectot ies ana 16 CNS Gigabit LAN Intel 82579LM USR 16 CNS Gigabit LAN Intel 82583V USB ON 16 CN11 HD Audio Connectorf ooocccoocnononcconnnonnncconononnncconononn coco no nennen 16 Je Digitalel O5 22 do ion a 17 J3 ATX Power Supply Connector ooooooconocononononccononnnonnnonnnonnonanonannnos 17 J2 J4 COM3 COM4 RS232 Serial Porte 17 J6 ATX 12V Power Connector cccccoooccnononnnononononononononnnononcconnnnncnonnnoos 17 JP8 JP7 LVDS Connectors 1st channel 2nd channel 18 JP9 LCD Backlight Connector neeesesseesneesnenseenneensennnennse nennen 18 JP10 JP11 USB Comme ctors sorena atei aaa ies 18 IPAS SPDIFT On EE 18 J24 Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Dan 19 J26 Front Panel Connector cooooccooccnonncconnnonnncconononnnccnnnnonn ccoo no nennen 19 CN6 CN CN9 CN10 CN12 CN13 SATA Connectors 19 CPU_FANI CPU Fan Power Connector 19 SYS_FANI System Fan Power Conn
41. t ntel Virtualization Technology Disabled FA Local x2APIC Disabled Save amp Exit ESC Exit Hyper threading Enabled for Windows XPandLi nux OS opt imized for Hyper Threading Technology and Di sabled for ot her OS OS not optimized for Hyper Threading Technology When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled Active Processor Cores Number of cores to enable in each processor package Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled for Windows XP Execute Disable Bit XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS W indows Server 2003 SP1 Windows XP SP2 SuSE Linux 9 2 RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3 Hardware Prefetcher To turn on off the MLC streamer prefetcher i a 5 4 30 MI956 User s Manual BIOS SETUP Ee Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch To turn on off prefetching of adjacent cache lines Intel Virtualization Technology When enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Local x2APIC Enable Local x2APIC Some OSes do not support this EuP ErP Power Saving Controller Saving the power consumption on power off Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Enable Provide the Standby Standby Power on S5 All Enable Power for devices Disable Shutdown the standby power SATA Configuration SATA Device Options Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset
42. tions Save Changes Discard Changes gt Select Screen Restore Defaults t Select Item Save as User Defaults Enter Select Restore User Defaults Change Field Fl General Help Boot Override F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes Disacard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes Discard Changes and Reset Reset system setup without saving any changes Save Changes Save Changes done so far to any of the setup options Discard Changes Discard Changes done so far to any of the setup options Restore Defaults Restore Load Defaults values for all the setup options M1956 User s Manual 49 BIOS SETUP EEE Save as User Defaults Save the changes done so far as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options Boot Override Pressing ENTER causes the system to enter the OS Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application Shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices se a UUL UMU 50 M1956 User s Manual DRIVERS INSTALLATION Drivers Installation This section describes the installation procedures for software and drivers The software and drivers are included with the motherboard If
43. to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed To access new features open Device Manager and view the properties of the network adapters 56 M1956 User s Manual DRIVERS INSTALLATION Intel Management Engine Interface REMARKS The Intel iAMT 7 0 Drivers can be installed on MI9S56AF not MI956F The following application requires Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 or later Intel Management Engine Components Please install the latest version of Microsoft NET Framework from Microsoft Download Center to run this application correctly Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine 1 Insert the CD that comes with the board Click Intel and then Intel R AMT 7 0 Drivers 2 When the Welcome screen to th e InstallShield W izard for Intel Management Engine Components click Next On the next screen click Yes to to agree with the license agreement intel Management Engine Components m OOOO Intel Management Engine Components License Agreement You must accept all of the terms of the license agreement in order to continue the setup program Do you accept the terms INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OEM IHY ISV Distribution amp Single User IMPORTANT READ BEFORE COPYING INSTALLING OR USING Do not use or load this software and any associated materials collectively the Software until you have
44. workaround for OSes without XHCI hand off support The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver EHCI Hand off This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand off support The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver USB transfer time out The time out value for Control Bulk and Interrupt transfers Device reset time out USB mass storage device Start Unit command time out Device power up delay Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller Auto uses default value for a Root port it is 100 ms for aHub port the delay I staken from Hub Descriptor M1956 User s Manual 35 BIOS SETUP Super IO Configuration System Super IO Chip Parameters Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save amp Exit Super IO Configuration Select Screen Super lO Chip Fintek F81865 gt Serial Port 0 Configuration gt Serial Port 1 Confi ti Enter Select g sl 2 on gure ca Change Field gt Serial Port 2 Configuration Fl General Help gt Serial Port 3 Configuration ft Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Default F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Power Failure Always off ACPI Shutdown Temperature Disabled Serial Port Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Ports User can Enable Disable the serial port and Select an optimal settings for the Super IO Device Power Failure Options are Keep last state A

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