Document Outline

• 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Connectors
  • 1.3 Dimensions
  • 1.4 Data Flow
  • 1.5 Technical Specifications
• 2 Unpacking
  • 2.1 Anti-static Precautions
  • 2.2 Unpacking Precautions
  • 2.3 Packing List
    • 2.3.1 Optional Items
• 3 Connectors
  • 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
    • 3.1.1 NOVA-HM551 Layout
    • 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
    • 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
  • 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
    • 3.2.1 Audio Connector
    • 3.2.2 Battery Connector
    • 3.2.3 Digital I/O Connector
    • 3.2.4 Fan Connector (CPU)
    • 3.2.5 Fan Connector (System)
    • 3.2.6 Front Panel Connector
    • 3.2.7 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
    • 3.2.8 Backlight Inverter Connector
    • 3.2.9 LVDS LCD Connector
    • 3.2.10 Parallel Port Connector
    • 3.2.11 PCI-104 Connector
    • 3.2.12 PCIe Mini Card Slots
    • 3.2.13 PCI Express x16 Slot
    • 3.2.14 Power Connector (+12V)
    • 3.2.15 Power Button
    • 3.2.16 SATA Drive Connectors
    • 3.2.17 SATA Power Connectors
    • 3.2.18 Serial Port Connector (RS-232)
    • 3.2.19 Serial Port Connectors (RS-232/422/485)
    • 3.2.20 SMBus Connector
    • 3.2.21 SPI Flash Connector
    • 3.2.22 USB Connectors
    • 3.2.23 VGA Connector (Internal)
  • 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
    • 3.3.1 Ethernet Connector
    • 3.3.2 HDMI Connectors
• 4 Installation
  • 4.1 Anti-static Precautions
  • 4.2 Installation Considerations
    • 4.2.1 Installation Notices
  • 4.3 Unpacking
  • 4.4 CPU, CPU Cooling Kit and SO-DIMM Installation
    • 4.4.1 Socket G1 CPU Installation
    • 4.4.2 Socket G1 Cooling Kit Installation
    • 4.4.3 SO-DIMM Installation
  • 4.5 Jumper Settings
    • 4.5.1 AT/ATX Power Select
    • 4.5.2 Clear CMOS
    • 4.5.3 COM 5 Function Select
    • 4.5.4 COM 6 Function Select
    • 4.5.5 LVDS Voltage Select
    • 4.5.6 LVDS Panel Resolution Select
    • 4.5.7 PCI-104 Voltage Setup
  • 4.6 Chassis Installation
    • 4.6.1 Airflow
    • 4.6.2 Motherboard Installation
  • 4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
    • 4.7.1 Audio Kit Installation
    • 4.7.2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
    • 4.7.3 PCIe Mini Card Installation
    • 4.7.4 SATA Drive Connection
    • 4.7.5 Four Serial Port Connector
    • 4.7.6 USB Cable
  • 4.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection
    • 4.8.1 HDMI Display Device Connection
    • 4.8.2 LAN Connection
  • 4.9 Software Installation
• 5 BIOS Screens
  • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.1.1 Starting Setup
    • 5.1.2 Using Setup
    • 5.1.3 Getting Help
    • 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
    • 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
  • 5.2 Main
  • 5.3 Advanced
    • 5.3.1 ACPI Configuration
    • 5.3.2 Trusted Computing
    • 5.3.3 CPU Configuration
    • 5.3.4 SATA Configuration
    • 5.3.5 USB Configuration
    • 5.3.6 Super IO Configuration
      • 5.3.6.1 COM n Configuration
        • 5.3.6.1.1 COM1 Configuration
        • 5.3.6.1.2 COM2 Configuration
        • 5.3.6.1.3 COM3 Configuration
        • 5.3.6.1.4 COM4 Configuration
        • 5.3.6.1.5 COM5 Configuration
        • 5.3.6.1.6 COM6 Configuration
        • 5.3.6.1.7 Parallel Port Configuration
    • 5.3.7 H/W Monitor
    • 5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection
      • 5.3.8.1 Console Redirection Settings
  • 5.4 Chipset
    • 5.4.1 North Bridge Configuration
    • 5.4.2 South Bridge Configuration
    • 5.4.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion
  • 5.5 Boot
  • 5.6 Security
  • 5.7 Exit
• A BIOS Menu Options
• B One Key Recovery
  • B.1 One Key Recovery Introduction
    • B.1.1 System Requirement
    • B.1.2 Supported Operating System
  • B.2 Setup Procedure for Windows
    • B.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup
    • B.2.2 Create Partitions
    • B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications
    • B.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition
    • B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image
  • B.3 Setup Procedure for Linux
  • B.4 Recovery Tool Functions
    • B.4.1 Factory Restore
    • B.4.2 Backup System
    • B.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup
    • B.4.4 Manual
  • B.5 Other Information
    • B.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller
    • B.5.2 System Memory Requirement
• C Terminology
• D Watchdog Timer
• E Hazardous Materials Disclosure
  • E.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury