American Megatrends G3 User Manual

1RL830-C602/C604EATX Industrial MotherboardUser’s ManualA28800341

www.d.com10Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2CPUThe system board is equipped with two surface mount LGA 2011 sockets. This socket is exclu-sive

www.d.com11Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Important:1. The CPU 0 socket must be populated first.2. The CPU socket must not come in contact w

www.d.com12Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Important:The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any

www.d.com13Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Installing the Fan and Heat SinkThe CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Witho

www.d.com14Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Jumper SettingsBMC ResetJP3, JP4, JP5 and JP6 are used to select the power of the USB devices. Sel

www.d.com15Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2If you encounter the followings,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or u

www.d.com16Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2COM2 RS232/Power Select1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On: RS232 (default)13 52 4 63-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On

www.d.com17Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2CPU0/CPU1 DebugR227U19C17076R227U19C17076JP9JP81321322-3 On: Normal (default) 1-2 On: Force JTAG

www.d.com18Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Rear Panel I/O PortsThe rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:• 1SerialCOMport• 1VGA

www.d.com19Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Graphics InterfaceThe display port consists of the following:• 1VGAport VGA PortTheVGAportis

2CopyrightThis publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re-produced in any form or by any means or used t

www.d.com20Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2RJ45 LAN PortsFeatures• Intel®82580PCIExpressGigabitEthernetcontrollerThefourLANports

www.dfi .com21Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2I/O ConnectorsSATA (Serial ATA) Connectors• 6 Serial ATA ports (Intel® C602J) - 2 SATA 3.0 p

www.dfi .com22Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Cooling Fan ConnectorsThese fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans wil

www.dfi .com23Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Front Panel ConnectorFront PanelR227U19C17076R227U19C17076212423Pins Pin Assignment Pins Pin Assi

www.dfi .com24Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2XDP PortsR227U19C17076R227U19C17076Expansion SlotsPCI Express x16 SlotInstall PCI Express x16 gra

www.dfi .com25Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2LPC Debug PortR227U19C17076R227U19C17076R227U19C17076R227U19C17076Chassis Intrusion Connector The

www.dfi .com26Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of

www.dfi .com27Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Chapter 3 - BIOS SetupOverview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication bet

www.dfi .com28Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3MainThe Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. System DateTh

www.dfi .com29Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3ACPI SettingsThis section is used to configure the System ACPI settings.Enables or Disables Sys-tem ability

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www.dfi .com30Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3WHEA ConfigurationThis section is used to configure the general WHEA settings.Enable or disable Windows Hard

www.dfi .com31Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Socket specifi c CPU information.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.

www.dfi .com32Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3CPU Power Management ConfigurationThis field configures parameters of the CPU power management.Aptio Setup U

www.dfi .com33Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3SATA ConfigurationThis section is used to configure the settings of SATA device. (1) IDE Mode (2) AHCI Mode

www.dfi .com34Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Intel TXT(LT-SX) ConfigurationThis field displays the configuration of the Intel Trusted Execution Technolog

www.dfi .com35Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3AST1400 Super IO ConfigurationThis section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard S

www.dfi .com36Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Network StackThis section is used to enable or disable UEFI network stack.Enable/Disable UEFI network stack.

www.dfi .com37Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3WatchDog ConfigurationThis field is used to enable or disable the Watchdog timer function.Enable/Disable AST

www.dfi .com38Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Intel(R) 82580 Gigabit Network Connection - 00:01:29:22...This section is used to configure parameters of th

www.dfi .com39Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Intel(R) 82580 Gigabit Network Connection - 00:01:29:44...This section is used to configure parameters of th

4About this ManualAn electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The

www.dfi .com40Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3North BridgeThis section is used to configure the parameters of North Bridge.IOH Confi guration Page.Aptio Se

www.dfi .com41Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3DIMM Information Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.15.1229. Copyr

www.dfi .com42Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Onboard SATA RAID Oprom/DriverControls whether to enable the onboard SATA option ROM or EFI driver. High Pre

www.dfi .com43Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3ME Subsystem Help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Version 2.15.1229. Copyr

www.dfi .com44Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3CSM ParametersThis option controls if CSM will be launched. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 America

www.dfi .com45Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Save & ExitReset the system after saving the changes. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American

www.dfi .com46Chapter 3 BIOS SetupChapter 3Updating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.EXE. Please

www.d.com47Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 4Chapter 4 - Supported SoftwareThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and

www.d.com48Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 43. Go through the readme document for more installa-tion tips then click Next.4. Click Finish to ex

www.d.com49Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 4Intel LAN DriversTo install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is read

5About the PackageThe package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales represen

www.d.com50Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 44. Click Install to begin the installation.5. After completing the instal-lation, click “Finish.”In

www.d.com51Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 43. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click “Next.”4. Afte

www.d.com52Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 44. Go through the readme document for system requirements and instal-lation tips. Then, click “Next.”

www.d.com53Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 41. Setup is ready to instal the DFI Utility driver Click “Next”.2. Click “I accept the terms in

www.d.com54Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 4The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility.Informatio

www.d.com55Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 4F6 Floppy This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using t

www.d.com56Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 44. Enter the necessary information and then click Next.5. Select a setup type and then click Next.6.

www.d.com57Chapter 4 Supported SoftwareChapter 410. Click “Yes“ to restart your system.Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3To install the reader, click “Adobe Ac

www.d.com58Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix AAppendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation GuidenLitenLite is an application program t

www.d.com59Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix A7. Click Next.8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO.

6Internal I/O• 1 connector for 2 external USB 2.0/1.1 ports• 1 Embedded USB connector for eUSB SSD• 1 vertical Type A USB 2.0 port• 1 connector for an

www.d.com60Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix A11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select

www.d.com61Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix A15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and

www.d.com62Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix AAHCIThe installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AH

www.d.com63Appendix A NLITE and AHCI Installation GuideAppendix A8. Click “Have Disk”.9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open.10. Select

www.dfi .com64Appendix B Watchdog Sample CodeAppendix BAppendix B - Watchdog Sample CodeWatch Dog ISI Programing Guide; Using DFI Utility (ISIDll.dll)

www.dfi .com65Appendix C System Error MessageAppendix CAppendix C - System Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to cor

www.dfi .com66Appendix D Troubleshooting ChecklistAppendix DAppendix D - Troubleshooting ChecklistTroubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual i

www.dfi .com67Appendix D Troubleshooting ChecklistAppendix DHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive ha

7Chapter 1Features • Watchdog TimerThe Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If th

www.dfi .com8Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationBoard LayoutSystem MemoryFeaturesImportant:Electrostatic discharg

www.d.com9Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationChapter 2The system board supports the following memory interface. Single Channel (SC)Data will be accessed