Asus Q87T User Manual

Q87T Q87T/CSM

Motherboard

E8629 First Edition September 2013

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................... vi

Q87T specications summary ................................................................... vi

Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

1.4 System memory ...........................................................................

1.5 Expansion slots ............................................................................

1.6 Jumpers ......................................................................................

1.7 Connectors .................................................................................

1.8 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................

1.9 Software support ........................................................................

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

2.3 My Favorites .................................................................................

2.4 Main menu ..................................................................................

2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................

2.6 Advanced menu .........................................................................

2.7 Monitor menu .............................................................................

2.8 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2.9 Tools menu .................................................................................

2.10 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Appendices

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

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-3

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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

• before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

• for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

• power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

• could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

• sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

• technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals

• that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power

• cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

• slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

• where it may be exposed to moisture.

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

• technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS Q87T motherboard

Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables, 1 x SATA power cable

Accessories 2 x I/O Shield (1 x mini-ITX, 1 x thin mini-ITX)

Application DVD Support DVD

Documentation User Guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Q87T specications summary

CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and

Chipset Intel® Q87 Express Chipset

Memory 2 x SO-DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC,

Graphics Integrated graphics processor

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot

Celeron® processors

Supports 22nm CPU*

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0**

* Up to 65W Thermal Design Power support for Intel® standard thin mini-ITX

heatsink. Up to 84W Thermal Design Power support for standard 1150/1155

heatsink. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type. *** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit

operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a

maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating

system.

Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort / eDP / HDMI / LVDS*

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 / eDP with max. resolution of 4096 x

2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160 @60Hz

- Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz

- Supports LVDS with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB

*LVDS and eDP share the same video output. An onboard header is available to

switch output.

1 x mini PCIe (full length, with mSATA support)

1 x mini PCIe (half length)

*mSATA shares the same slot with the full-length mini PCIe. When an mSATA card

is inserted, the mini PCIe slot is not available.

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Q87T specications summary

Storage Intel® Q87 Express Chipset:

LAN Dual LAN support

Audio 8-channel Realtek® ALC887-VD High Denition Audio CODEC

USB 5 x USB 2.0 ports (5 ports at mid-board, 2 x 2-port header and 1 x 1-port

ASUS unique features

- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector

- 1 x mSATA connector*

*mSATA shares the same slot with the full-length mini-PCIe card. A mini-PCIe

card cannot be used if an mSATA card is inserted into the slot.

- Intel® I217LM Gigabit LAN controller

- Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Anti-pop Function, Front Panel Retasking

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-

channel audio output.

header)

6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS MyLogo 2™

ASUS Exclusive Features

- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

- ASUS Network iControl

- ASUS AI Suite III

- ASUS Ai Charger

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention

- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fan Xpert

100% Solid Capacitors

Rear panel I/O ports 1 x DC Power connector

1 x DisplayPort port

1 x HDMI port

2 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 3.0 ports

2 x Audio jacks

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Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons

1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0 2-port connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

1 x USB 2.0 1-port connectors support additional 1 USB 2.0 ports

1 x eDP connector

1 x LVDS connector

1 x eDP/LVDS switch jumper

4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connector

1 x mSATA connector

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x System panel connector

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x DIS ME jumper

1 x COM port header

1 x Chassis intrusion header

1 x SATA power connector

Connectors for AIO System

1 x 2-pin internal DC power connector

1 x Stereo speaker connector

1 x DMIC header

1 x Custom solutions header

Connectors for Flat Panel Display

1 x Backlight inverter voltage selection header

1 x FPD brightness header

1 x Panel voltage selection header

1 x Panel off header

TPM IC Onboard

BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5,

Manageability

Support DVD Drivers

Form factor

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

ASUS utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Thin mini-ITX form factor: 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm)

Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed

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

• 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, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

1.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts.

Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.

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1.2.2 Screw holes

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F_PANEL

COM1

SATA_PWRCON

AAFP

CUSTOM

HP-OUT

LAN1

LAN2

USB3_56

USB3_34

HDMI

DC_PWR

MIC

CLRTC

CHA_FAN

CPU_FAN

ALC887

-VD2

128Mb BIOS

17cm(6.7in)

LPC_DEBUG

MON_SW_PANEL

LCD_BLKT_PANEL

EDP

LVDS

USB3_12 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_1

SATA6G_4

SATA6G_2

DMIC

USB14

DIS_ME

FPD_SEL

VCC_PWR_SEL

CHASSIS

BLKT_PWR_SEL

INT_SPK

MSATA_MPCIE

PCIEX4

WLAN

ATX19V1

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module)

USB78

USB910

BATT_CON

RTL

8111G

LGA1150

Intel

Q87

Super

I/O

ASM

1442K

932 5

2021

14 18

4 3

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

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

Place this side

towards the rear

of the chassis

1.2.3 Motherboard layout

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1.2.4 Layout contents

Q87T

Q87T CPU socket LGA1150

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. ATX power connector (2-pin ATX19V) 1-15

2. SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON) 1-16

3. Intel® Q87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 [yellow]) 1-15

4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-14

5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-17

6. DDR3 SO-DIMM slots 1-7

7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-14

8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-18

9. Display panel power button (2-1 pin MON_SW_PANEL) 1-18

10. Embedded DisplayPort (30-pin eDP) 1-19

11. LVDS connector (30-pin LVDS) 1-19

12. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 1-20

13. Display panel backlight power selector (BLKT_PWR-SEL) 1-12

14. USB 2.0 connectors (5-1 pin USB14, 10-1 pin USB78, 10-2 pin USB910) 1-17

15. LVDS panel or eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL) 1-12

16. Display panel VCC power selector (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 1-12

17. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-10

18. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-11

19. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 1-3

20. DMIC connectors (5-1 pin DMIC) 1-20

21. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 1-11

22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16

23. Internal stereo speaker header (4-pin INT_SPK) 1-20

24. Custom header (14-1 pin CUSTOM) 1-20

25. RTC battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) 1-19

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors.

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Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

• 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1150 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.

1.3.1 Installing the CPU

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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

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

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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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1.4 System memory

Q87T

Q87T 204-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1

1.4.1 Overview

This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline

Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 SO-

DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1

Channel B DIMM_B1

1.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

- Install a 64-bit Windows

motherboard.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less.

• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability

and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.

• The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.

OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the

OS, when you install 4GB

OS.

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• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect

(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

• Visit the ASUS website at:

1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

To install a DIMM

To remove a DIMM

www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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1.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely

seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that

the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI

groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that

comply with the PCI Express specications.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

Intel PCH SATA controller #0

Intel PCH SATA controller #1 Realtek 8111G controller

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– – – shared – – – –

– – – shared – – – – – – shared – – – – –

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1.6 Jumpers

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Q87T Clear RTC RAM

1 2

2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the < enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-

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• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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2. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)

2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Disable ME

DIS_ME

Q87T

Q87T Intel®ME jumper

PIN 1

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

CHASSIS

Q87T

Q87T Chassis intrusion connector

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.

Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it.

3. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled “Intruder” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

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Q87T Display panel backlight power selection

1 2

2 3

12V

(Default)

19V

BLKT_PWR_SEL

Q87T

Q87T LVDS or eDP selection

1 2

2 3

for LVDS for eDP

(Default)

FPD_SEL

Q87T

Q87T Display panel VCC power

(Default)

5V312V

VCC_PWR_SEL

4. Display panel backlight power selector (BLKT_PWR_SEL)

Pins Setting

1-2 12V 2-3 19V

5. LVDS panel or eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL)

Pins Setting

1-2 LVDS (Default) 2-3 eDP

6. Display panel VCC power selector (VCC_PWR_SEL)

Pins Setting

1 3V 2 5V 3 12V

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1.7 Connectors

5 6 7

3 41 2

1.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1. DC power connector. Insert the power adapter into this port.

2. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6.

connecting USB 3.0 devices.

3. HDMI port.

This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

4. DisplayPort.

Connect a DisplayPort cable into this port for high-denition video and

audio.

5. LAN (RJ-45) port.

(LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection

These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for

These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

6. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for

connecting USB 3.0 devices.

7. Line Out port (lime).

8. Microphone port (pink).

This port connects to a headphone or a speaker.

This port connects to a microphone.

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1.7.2 Internal connectors

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Q87T Serial port connector

PIN 1

COM

DCD

TXD

GND

RTS

RXD

DTR

DSR

CTS

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Q87T Fan connectors

CHA_FAN

GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The COM module is purchased separately.

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

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside

the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

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3. ATX power connector (2-pin ATX19V)

Q87T

Q87T DC power source

PIN 1

ATX19V

DC_JACK_INGND

Q87T

SATA6G_3

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

SATA6G_1

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXN3

RSATA_TXP3

GND

SATA6G_4

GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND

SATA6G_2

GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND

Q87T SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

This connector is for an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply is designed

to t this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connector completely ts.

4. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~4)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.4 SATA Conguration for details.

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5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

Q87T

Q87T Front panel audio connector

AAFP

SENSE2_RETUR

SENSE1_RETUR

AGND

PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

Q87T

Q87T SATA HDD power source

PIN 1

+12V

GND

+5V

GND

+3V

SATA_PWRCON

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I/O module. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

6. SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON)

This connector is for the SATA power cable. The power cable plug is

designed to t this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connector completely t. To provide

power to your SATA device, connect the SATA power cable to this connector.

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7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)

Q87T

Q87T USB3.0 Front panel connector

USB3_12

GND

IntA_P1_D+

IntA_P1_D-

GND

IntA_P1_SSTX+

GND

IntA_P1_SSTX-

IntA_P1_SSRX+

IntA_P1_SSRX-

USB3+5V

PIN 1

IntA_P2_D+

IntA_P2_D-

GND

IntA_P2_SSTX+

IntA_P2_SSTX-

GND

IntA_P2_SSRX+

IntA_P2_SSRX-

USB3+5V

Q87T

Q87T USB2.0 connectors

PIN 1

GND

USB_P9+

USB_P9-

USB+5V

GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V

USB910

PIN 1

GND

USB_P7+

USB_P7-

USB+5V

GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V

USB78

USB14

PIN 1

GND

GND USBD+ USBD-

+5V

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front

or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of

USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 4.8Gbps, faster charging time for

USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and backward compatibility with

USB 2.0.

The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB14, USB78, USB910)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specications and supports up to

480Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the

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motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

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9. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)

Q87T

Q87T System panel connector

PIN 1

PWR BTN

PWR_LED+

PWR_LED-

PWR

GND

HDD_LED+

HDD_LED-

Ground

HWRST#

(NC)

F_PANEL

+PWR LED

+HDD_LED RESET

Q87T

Q87T Display panel power button

PIN 1

MON_SW#

GND

MON_SW_PANEL

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED

cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system

power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable

to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written

to the HDD.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN)

This connector is for the system power button.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without

turning off the system power.

10. Display panel power button (2-1 pin MON_SW_PANEL)

This connector is used for the display panel power switch.

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