Asus Q470EI-IM-A User’s Manual

Q470EI-IM-A

Industrial Motherboard

E17384 First Edition November 2020

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Contents

Chapter 1: Product overview

1.1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-1

1.3 Specifications ............................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2: Motherboard information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5

2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................... 2-7

2.4 System memory ........................................................................... 2-9

2.5 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-10

2.6 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-14

2.6.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-14

2.6.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-16

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 BIOS Setup program .................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] .................................. 3-2

3.2.2 System Time [HH:MM:SS] .............................................. 3-2

3.3 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 3-2

3.3.1 LVDS Conguration ........................................................ 3-2

3.3.2 PCH-FW Conguration ................................................... 3-4

3.3.3 Trusted Computing ......................................................... 3-4

3.3.4 CPU Conguration .......................................................... 3-5

3.3.5 Graphics Conguration ................................................... 3-6

3.3.6 PCI Express Conguration .............................................. 3-6

3.3.7 AMT Conguration .......................................................... 3-8

3.3.8 CSM Conguration .......................................................... 3-8

3.3.9 Super IO Conguration ................................................... 3-9

3.3.10 Serial Console Redirection ........................................... 3-10

3.3.11 SATA And RST Conguration ....................................... 3-12

3.3.12 Network Stack Conguration ........................................ 3-13

3.3.13 USB Conguration ........................................................ 3-13

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3.3.14 NVMe Conguration ...................................................... 3-14

3.3.15 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 3-14

3.3.16 EZ-Flash ....................................................................... 3-15

3.3.17 APM Conguration ........................................................ 3-15

3.3.18 Watchdog Timer ............................................................ 3-16

3.3.19 Miscellaneous ............................................................... 3-16

3.4 Hardware Monitor menu ............................................................ 3-17

3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode ........................................................... 3-17

3.4.2 Smart Fan Function ...................................................... 3-17

3.5 Security menu ............................................................................ 3-17

3.5.1 Administrator Password ................................................ 3-17

3.5.2 User Password .............................................................. 3-18

3.5.3 Secure Boot .................................................................. 3-18

3.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-19

3.7 Exit menu .................................................................................... 3-20

Appendix:

Notices .......................................................................................................A-1

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-5

Chapter 1

Product overview

1.1 Package contents

Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items.

1 x ASUS Q470EI-IM-A Motherboard

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

2 x M.2 screw packages

1 x ASUS I/O Shield

NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

1.2 Features

• Intel® socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors

• Two Dual Channel DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz SO-DIMMs up to 64GB

• 3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 x USB 2.0, 5 x COM ports

• 1 x PCIe x16 slot, 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) for WiFi/BT device, 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe and SATA modes for SSD

• Multi-display: 2 x DisplayPorts, 1 x DVI-D, LVDS/eDP

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1.3 Specifications

Intel® socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ i3,

CPU

Chipset Intel® Q470E Chipset

Memory

Graphics

Expansion slots

Storage

LAN Dual Intel® Lan: 1 x Intel® I219LM, 1 x Intel® I210AT Audio Realtek ALC887 High Denition Audio

Rear panel I/O ports

Pentium®, and Celeron® processors

Supports Intel® 14nm CPU

Supports up to 65W TDP

2 x SO-DIMM, max.64GB, DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz

SDRAM Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support: DP/DVI-D/LVDS ports

- Supports 2x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @60 Hz

- Supports DVI-D output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

- Supports LVDS output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

- 4 lanes Embedded Display Port output with a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 @60Hz (co-lay with LVDS)

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot*

1 x M.2 socket 1 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe and CNVI modes for

WiFi/BT device

1 x M.2 socket 3 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe and SATA

modes

* Supports PCIe bifurcation (16x to 8x+8x / 8x+4x+4x).

3 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

1 x M.2 socket 3 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe and SATA

modes

1 x DVI-D port

2 x DisplayPorts

3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C®)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

2 x LAN (RJ45) ports

1 x P/S2 keyboard port

1 x P/S2 mouse port

1 x COM port (RS232/422/485)

2 x Audio jacks

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Internal I/O ports

GPIO Manageability Watch dog timer

Power requirement

Operation Temperature Non-Operation Temperature

4 x COM ports (1 x RS232/422/485, 3 x RS232)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen

1 ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 stick socket

1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports

1 x CPU Fan connector with PWM mode

1 x Chassis Fan connector with PWM mode

1 x Disable ME connector

1 x LVDS/eDP Signal connector

1 x LVDS/eDP Backlight panel connector

1 x I2C connector

1 x LCD panel monitor switch header

1 x Front panel audio header (AAFP)

1 x System panel header

1 x S/PDIF connector

1 x Chassis intrusion header

1 x Speaker connector

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x LPC Debug header

1 x AT/ATX mode selection header

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX power connector

1 x Display panel VCC power selection header

1 x M.2 socket 1 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe and CNVI modes for

WiFi/BT device

1 x M.2 socket 3 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe and SATA

modes

1 x WDT_EN header

3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

1 x TPM connector

1 x RTC Battery connector

1 x LVDS/eDP Panel Enable Signal Selection header 1 x 8-bit GPIO header WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME Yes ATX mode

12V DC-IN (Supported by an additional cable)

0~60°C

-40~85°C

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Relative Humidity

OS support

Certification Form Factor

NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice.

0%~85% Windows® 10 (64-bit)

Windows® IoT Enterprise

Ubuntu

RedHat Enterprise

Fedora Workstation

OpenSUSE CE, FCC, UL Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm)

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Chapter 2

Motherboard information

2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

CAUTION!

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2 Motherboard layout

NOTE: Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the

motherboard to the chassis.

CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

BKLTEN_SEL

COM1

ALC

AAFP

LCD_BLKT_PANEL

EATX12V

PANEL_SW

VCC_PWR_SEL

BATTERY LVDS_EDP

WGI

210AT

U32G1_6

Intel H310

WGI

219LM

887

CLRTC

242526

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

CPU_FAN

KBMS

USB_9~12

DP_12

DVI

LAN2_U32G1_3

U32G2_C1

LAN1_U32G2_45

AUDIO

17.0cm(6.7in)

COM1_SEL

GPIO_CON

LGA1200

TPM

128Mb BIOS

2280 2260 2242

PCIEX16

COM3

COM4

8 9 1 11 12 13 141032 76541

WDT_EN

AT_ATX_SEL

COM5

Super

I/O

PCIE SATA IRST X4 V

M.2(SOCKET3)

CHA_FAN

DIS_ME

SPEAKER

CHASSIS

F_PANEL

COM2

SPDIF_OUT

222320

COM2_SEL

EATXPWR

U32G1_78

DDR4 SO-DIMM_A1* (64bit, 260-pin module)

DDR4 SO-DIMM_B1* (64bit, 260-pin module)

M.2(WIFI)

M.2(SOCKET3)

USB_213

I2C

LPC_DEBUG

17.0cm(6.7in)

SATA6G_3SATA6G_2SATA6G_1

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Connectors/Jumpers/Slots

1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-18

2. Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 2-10

3. LVDS/eDP Backlight panel connector (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 2-23

4. Intel® LGA1200 CPU socket 2-4

5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-25

6. COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumpers (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) 2-10

7. General purpose input/output connector (10-pin GPIO_CON) 2-17

8. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) 2-11

9. WDT Enable jumper (2-pin WDT_EN) 2-11

10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5) 2-23

11. Disable ME connector (3-pin DIS_ME) 2-12

12. Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-12

13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 2-20

14. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2-19

15. DDR4 SO-DIMM slots 2-9

16. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U32G1_78) 2-16

17. M.2 socket 3 2-21

18. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-3) 2-20

19. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB_213) 2-17

20. I2C connector (6-pin I2C) 2-22

21. LPC debug header (10-1 pin LPC_DEBUG) 2-22

22. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-24

23. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot

24. Clear CMOS header (2-pin CLRTC) 2-13

25. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-24

26. M.2 Wi-Fi 2-21

27. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 2-18

28. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (U32G1_6) 2-16

29. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATTERY) 2-21

30. LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) 2-16

31. LVDS/eDP Signal connector (LVDS_EPD) 2-20

32. LVDS/eDP Panel Enable Signal Selection header (3-pin BKLTEN_SEL) 2-13

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1200 socket designed for the Intel® 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.

LGA1200

IMPORTANT! Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

CAUTION!

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. The manufacturer will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The manufacturer will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1200 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

CAUTION! Apply the Thermal

Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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2.4 System memory

This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline

Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The gure below illustrates the location of the DDR4

SO-DIMM sockets:

SO-DIMM_B1*

SO-DIMM_A1*

Channel Sockets

Channel A SO-DIMM_B1*

Channel B SO-DIMM_A1*

Recommended memory configuration

DIMM_A1*

DIMM_B1*

Installing a DIMM

1 2

To remove a DIMM

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DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1*

2-9

2.5 Jumpers

(Default)

+5V+12V

COM1_SEL

COM2_SEL

12 34 56

(Default)

+5V+12V

1. Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL)

VCC_PWR_SEL

2 4 6

12V

(Default)

Setting Pins

3V (Default) 1-2

5V 3-4

12V 5-6

Connector type

HEADER 2 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T

2. COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL)

2-10

Setting Pins

+12V 1-2

+5V 3-4

Ring (Default) 5-6

Connector type

HEADER 2x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T

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