Artesyn NITX-315/NITX-315-ET Installation and Use (August 2014) - Manual (Page 102)

BIOS
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5.7 Windows XP Installation
Because the Topcliff only supports the AHCI mode, the AHCI driver must be loaded from the
USB floppy when installing Windows XP. To do this, follow the steps below:
1. Use a USB floppy drive that is included in the Txtsetup.sif file and one that is
supported for use with Windows XP installation. Please refer to this link for more
information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916196/en-us
2. Copy the AHCI driver from the CD driver.
3. Unzip the topcliff driver.
4. Open the folder named FD_Inst_WinXP, then copy the following files to the USB
floppy disk: iohsata.cat, iohsata.inf, iohsata.sys, and txtsetup.oem.
5. Connect the USB floppy disk driver and install Windows XP.
6. Press the F6 key upon installing Windows XP.
7. Confirm the IOH AHCI driver.
8. Proceed to the installation of Windows XP.
5.8 Graphic Driver
This graphic driver is built by Intel EMGD. It is not the generic driver. VGA output driver is
provided. For a dual display setup (VGA+LVDS or DVI+LVDS) or a specific LVDS setup, a
customized driver built by the EMGD tool is needed.
5.9 BIOS Update
To update the BIOS, follow the steps listed below:
1. Prepare a dos bootable USB thumb drive.
2. Get the BIOS flash tool (AFUDOS) from the BIOS vendor.
3. Copy the AFUDOS and BIOS ROM file into the USB thumb drive.