Avalue EMX-QM67 User Manual

EMX-QM67

Intel® QM67 with Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Celeron Mini-ITX
Motherboard

User’s Manual

2nd Ed – 7 November 2013

Part No. E2047MQ6701R

EMX-QM67 User’s Manual

FCC Statement

Notice

Copyright Notice

Trademark Acknowledgement

Disclaimer

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL
ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time. For
detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.

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Life Support Policy

A Message to the Customer

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specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration purposes only.
Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such application will be
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Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN

LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF Avalue Technology Inc.

As used herein:

1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical
implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform, when properly
used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably
expected to result in significant injury to the user.

2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to

perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or
system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.

Avalue Customer Services

Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable

performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments.
Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory floor, you can be
assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation for which the name
Avalue has come to be known.

Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To

ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.

Technical Support

We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more

detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual first.

To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:

http://www.avalue.com.tw/

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Headquarters and Branch

Avalue USA

Avalue Technology Inc.

7F, 228, Lian-cheng Road, Zhonghe Dist.,
New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
Tel:[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Information:[e-mail]
Service: [e-mail]

Avalue Technology Inc.

9 Timber Lane, Marlboro, NJ 07746-1443
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Information: [e-mail]
Service: [e-mail]

BCM Advanced Research

Avalue Europe

BCM Advanced Research
an Avalue Company

7 Marconi, Irvine, CA92618
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Information: [e-mail]
Web: www.bcmcom.com

Avalue Europe A/S

Moelledalen 22C, 3140
Aalsgaarde, Denmark
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Information: [e-mail]
Service: [e-mail]

Avalue China

Avalue Japan

Avalue Technology Inc.

Room 805, Building 9,No.99 Tianzhou Rd.,
Caohejing Development Area,
Xuhui District, Shanghai
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Information: [e-mail]
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Avalue Technology Inc.

3F Ishiyama-Bldg, 1-6-1 Taito,
Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0016 Japan

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Information: [e-mail]
Service: [e-mail]

If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your
problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained
and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Avalue’s products. In
fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.

In addition, free technical support is available from Avalue’s engineers every business day.

We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on the
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Product Warranty

Avalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons
other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue, or which have been subject to misuse,
abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under the terms of this
warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high quality-control
standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If

any of Avalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the

warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of
replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type and

speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen
messages you get when the problem occurs.

2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any

helpful information available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization)

number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.

4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card

and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable
container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.

5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your

dealer.

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Contents

1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 9

1.1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................... 9

1.2 Packing List .................................................................................................................. 9

1.3 Document Amendment History .................................................................................. 10

1.4 Manual Objectives ...................................................................................................... 11

1.5 System Specifications ................................................................................................ 12

1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram ..................................................................... 14

2. Hardware Configuration .............................................................................................. 15

2.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................... 16

2.1.1 Platform Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................ 16

2.2 Motherboard Overview ............................................................................................... 18

2.2.1 Placement direction .......................................................................................................................... 18

2.2.2 Screw Holes ..................................................................................................................................... 19

2.2.3 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................................................................... 20

2.3 Jumper and Connector List ........................................................................................ 21

2.3.1 Internal Connectors ............................................................................................................................ 22

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................................... 23

2.4.1 Installing the CPU............................................................................................................................. 24

2.4.1.1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. .......................................................................... 24

2.4.1.2` Separate CPU cooler and its base first by screw drawer ........................................................ 24

2.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan ................................................................................................. 27

2.5 System Memory ................................................................................................ ......... 28

2.5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 28

2.5.2 Memory Configurations ...................................................................................................................... 29

2.5.3 Installing a SO-DIMM ......................................................................................................................... 29

2.5.4 Removing a SO-DIMM ....................................................................................................................... 31

2.6 Expansion Card .......................................................................................................... 32

2.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................................... 32

2.6.2 Configuring an Expansion Card ...................................................................................................... 32

2.6.3 PCI Express x16 slot ........................................................................................................................ 33

2.6.4 MINI PCI Express ............................................................................................................................. 33

2.6.5 CFast Card ....................................................................................................................................... 34

2.7 Jumper settings and Connectors ................................................................................ 35

2.7.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1) ..................................................................................................................... 35

2.7.2 COM3, COM4, COM5 RI/+5V/+12V Select (JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWR4 JCOMPWR5) .................. 36

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2.7.3 LVDS Back Light controller form SIO (JBLK1) ................................................................................. 36

2.7.4 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (PSON1) ............................................................................................. 37

2.7.5 Rear panel connectors ..................................................................................................................... 37

2.7.6 CPU and System fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1) .......................................................... 38

2.7.7 System Panel (F_PANEL) ................................................................................................................ 39

2.7.8 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1, ATX12V1) ............................................................................ 40

2.7.9 Serial Port connectors (COM3, COM4, COM5) ............................................................................... 41

2.7.10 GPIO Connector (JGPIO) ............................................................................................................ 41

2.7.11 Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector (FPAUD1)........................................................................... 42

2.7.12 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ........................................................................................................... 42

2.7.13 LCD Inverter Connector (JLVDS_BKL2) ...................................................................................... 43

2.7.14 SPI Connector (JSPI) ................................................................................................................... 44

2.7.15 LPC Connector (JLPC1) .............................................................................................................. 44

2.7.16 Serial ATA 3 Connector (SATA1, SATA2) ................................................................................... 45

2.7.17 Serial ATA II Connector (SATA3 , SATA4 , SATA5) ................................................................... 45

2.7.18 Case open connectors (JCASE1) ................................................................................................ 46

2.7.19 USB connectors (USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112,) ............................................................. 46

3. BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 47

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 48

3.2 Starting Setup ............................................................................................................ 48

3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................... 49

3.3.1 List Box ............................................................................................................................................. 49

3.3.2 Sub-menu ......................................................................................................................................... 49

3.4 BIOS setup ................................................................................................................. 50

3.4.1 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 51

3.4.2 Advanced BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................................... 52

3.4.3 PCI Subsystem Setting ...................................................................................................................... 53

3.4.4 ACPI Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 55

3.4.5 Trusted computing .............................................................................................................................. 56

3.4.6 CPU configuration .............................................................................................................................. 57

3.4.7 SATA Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 59

3.4.8 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ................................................................................................................ 60

3.4.9 PCH-FW Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 61

3.4.9.1 Firmware Update Configuration ............................................................................................. 62

3.4.10 Intel Anti-Theft Technology Configuration ..................................................................................... 64

3.4.11 AMT Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 65

3.4.12 USB Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 67

3.4.13 Super IO Configuration .................................................................................................................. 69

3.4.13.1 Serial Port 0 configuration ...................................................................................................... 70

3.4.13.2 Serial Port 1 configuration ...................................................................................................... 71

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3.4.13.3 Serial Port 2 configuration ..................................................................................................... 72

3.4.13.4 Serial Port 3 configuration ..................................................................................................... 73

3.4.13.5 Smart Fan Mode Configuration ............................................................................................. 74

3.4.13.6 Digital I/O Configuration ......................................................................................................... 75

3.4.14 Hardware Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 77

3.4.15 Serial Port Console Redirection .................................................................................................... 78

3.4.16 Intel ICC ......................................................................................................................................... 79

3.4.17 Sandybridge DTS Configuration .................................................................................................... 80

3.4.18 Sandybridge PPM Configuration ................................................................................................... 81

3.4.19 Chipset ......................................................................................................................................... 82

3.4.19.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .......................................................................................... 83

3.4.19.2 Intel IGFX Configuration ........................................................................................................ 84

3.4.19.2.1 LCD Control ............................................................................................................................. 85

3.4.19.3 DMI Configuration .................................................................................................................. 87

3.4.19.4 NB PCIe Configuration ............................................................................................................ 88

3.4.19.5 Memory Configuration ........................................................................................................... 90

3.4.19.6 GT – Power management Control ........................................................................................... 92

3.4.20 PCH-IO Configuration .................................................................................................................... 93

3.4.21 USB Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 95

3.4.22 PCI Express Configuration ............................................................................................................ 96

3.4.22.1 PCI Express Root Port 1 ........................................................................................................ 97

3.4.23 Boot .............................................................................................................................................. 98

3.4.24 Security ...................................................................................................................................... 100

3.4.25 Save & Exit ................................................................................................................................ 101

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Safety Precautions

Warning!

Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.

Caution!

Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.

1.2 Packing List

Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:

 1 x EMX-QM67 Mini-ITX Main board
 1 x CD-ROM contains OS drivers
 2 x COM cable
 2 x SATA cable
 1 x I/O Shield
 1 x Startup Manual

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Revision

Date

Comment

1st

June 2011

Initial Release

2nd

November 2013

Add ATX power connectors Note

1.3 Document Amendment History

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1.4 Manual Objectives

This manual describes in detail the Avalue Technology EMX-QM67 motherboard Board.

We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to be
necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.

We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface
with EMX-QM67 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.

Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that make
booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the description of
the Jumper Settings for details).

If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform us
of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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System

CPU

Support Intel rPGA988 Socket (Socket G2) Intel Mobile Core i7/ i5/ i3 CPU

BIOS

AMI 16Mb SPI

System Chipset

Intel® QM67

I/O Chipset

Nuvoton NCT6776F

Memory

Two 204-pin SODIMM support up to 16GB dual channel DDR3 1066/1333, up

to 16GB

Watchdog Timer

Reset: 1 to 255 sec/min per step

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring temperature, voltage and cooling fan status. Auto throttling control

when CPU overheats.

Expansion Slots

1 PCI-E x 16, 1 Mini PCI-E x 1, 1 CFast Card Connector

Power State

S1, S3, S4, S5

Wake up on LAN or Ring

LAN (WOL) and Ring (WO)

Smart Fan Control

Yes

Smart Fan Control

Supports 3 modes (Silent/Optimal/Performance)

Display

Chipset

Intel® GMA HD 2000/ 3000 supports DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.0

Display Memory

Shared Memory, up to 1.7GB

Dual Display

VGA + LVDS, VGA + DisplayPort, VGA + HDMI, DisplayPort + HDMI, LVDS +

HDMI, LVDS + DisplayPort

VGA

Onboard, supports max resolution 2048 x 1536

HDMI

Onboard HDMI 1.3, supports max resolution 1920 x 1080

DisplayPort

Onboard, supports max resolution 2560 x 1600

LVDS

Onboard dual channel 24-bit LVDS supports max resolution 1600 x 1200

LVDS Backlight

Yes, through internal LVDS Backlight Connector

Audio

Audio Codec

Realtek ALC892, 5.1 Channel HD Audio

Audio Interface

Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in, Front Audio Header

TPM

TPM

Infineon SLB9635 supports TPM 1.2

Ethernet

LAN1

Intel 82579LM

LAN2

Intel 82583V

1.5 System Specifications

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Back Panel I/O Port

Back Panel I/O Port

1 VGA Port,

1 HDMI Port,

1 DisplayPort,

1 COM RS-232 Port

4 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports,

2 LAN RJ45 Ports,

1 Audio I/O (3 Jacks)

Internal I/O Connector

Internal I/O Connector

4 USB Connectors support 8 USB Ports,

3 COM RS-232 Connectors with 5V/ 12V Power,

5 SATA Connectors (2 SATA 3.0, 3 SATA II),

1 Front Panel Connector,

1 Front Audio,

1 CPU Fan Connector (3-pin),

1 System Fan Connector (3-pin),

1 LVDS (2 x 20-pin),

1 LVDS Backlight Power Connector,

1 Clear CMOS Jumper (3-pin),

1 GPIO

Mechanical & Environmental

Power Requirement

+12V (4.86A), +5V (1.28A), +3.3V (1.05A), -12V (0.41A), 5VSB (0.36A)

Power Type

ATX (supports AT Mode)

Power Connector

1 20-pin ATX Power Connector,

1 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

Operating Temperature

0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

Operating Humidity

0% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Size (L x W)

6.69" x 6.69" (170 x 170mm)

LAN2

Intel 82583V

Weight

1.03 lbs (0.47 Kg)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram

The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EMX-QM67.

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

Supports latest Intel rPGA998 CPU-socket interface processor, the 2nd Generation Intel®
Core i3, i5, i7, Celeron mobile processors which are built on 32 nm technologies to provide
smart performance and responsiveness on executing tasks, It combines the CPU and GPU to
offer fantastic HD media and graphics, especially on 3D gaming experience. Doubles the
bandwidth of your system memory up to 21GB/s and pumps up the system performance at
lower power.

DMI (Direct Media Interface) architecture connects between the processor and chipset at

5.0GT/s which twice the speed of previous version. The exceptionally increased interconnect
bit rate from 2.5GT/s up to 5.0GT/s would effectively eliminates the bottle neck of the system
performance and brings the most terrific computing experience from the present to the future.

There are 2 of 5 SATA ports running at speed up to 6.0Gb/s, and each port can connect with
any other SATA 3.0Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s devices for backward compatibility. It supports RAID
0(Striped disk array), RAID 1(Mirroring disk array), RAID 5(Block Interleaved Distributed
Parity), RAID 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors).

The MB also provides users the performance and protection. It is integrated 5.1-channel HD
Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi-channel audio and bringing you the experience of
home theater-quality sound. Delivers transfer speed ten times faster than conventional 10/
100 Ethernet connections, supporting a high transfer rate up to Gigabit/s. Gigabit LAN is the
networking standards for the future and is ideal for handing large amount of data such as
video, audio, and voice. Supports TPM 1.2.

2.1.1 Platform Features and Benefits

•Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) with enhanced operating modes to enable
excellent graphics performance in power and cost sensitive embedded applications

• DirectX® 10.1 & Open GL 3.0 let you enjoy awesome graphics performance, stunning 3D
visual effect and dynamic interactivity

• Memory support, integrated low voltage DDR3 memory controller

• Operating system support:

- Microsoft

- WindRiver

- Redhat

- Novell

- Green Hills

- QNX

- LinuxWorks

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2.1.2 Key Architecture Features

• Supports Intel FCPGA988 CPU, the 2nd Generation Intel® Core i3, i5, i7 desktop
processors.

- 32nm monolithic die

- Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) & memory controller

- 4 &2 Cores, up to 6MB LLC

- HW accelerated video CODECs

- Compatible with high speed DDR3-1333

- PCIe* (CPU): Gen 2.0, 5GT/s, up to 20 lanes (4 ctls)**

- TDP: 17W-45W (Low Power), 65W-95W (Scalable)

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

-More efficient power sharing between CPU and Graphics

• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel® AVX)

• Intel® AES-New Instructions

• Integrated Display Interfaces

- Dual Independent Display Support

- HDMI

- DisplayPort

- Analog VGA

- LVDS

• Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000

- DirectX® 10.1

- Improved realism for DX 3D applications. Improved rendering.

- OpenGL 3.0

- Improved realism for OGL 3D based application

- UVD (Unified Video Decoder) 2.01
Hardware decode of most common HD codecs (MPEG-2, H.264/AVC MPEG-4 and
VC-1)

- Supports ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology2

• Intel Quick Sync Video

- Enables faster and higher quality video editing, recording and sharing

• TPM

- Support TPM 1.2

• I/O

- PCI Express® x 16 Gen 2 5GT/s

- Mini PCI Express® x 1Gen 2 5GT/s

- CFast connector SATA II interface

- Five SATA ports (2 port of Gen 2.0 and 3 ports of Gen 3.0) support RAID 0,1, 5, 10

- Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller (GbE MAC)

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

IPv4 and IPv6 Checksum Offload

- High Definition Audio

- USB: Gen 2.0, up to 12 ports

- SMBus 2.0

- LPC Bus
Supports SPI devices

- Hardware Monitor
Fan control (Voltage, Temp)
Watchdog timer

2.2 Motherboard Overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you 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 below.

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Place this side towards the rear of the
chassis.

Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
motherboard.

2.2.2 Screw Holes

Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.

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2.2.3 Motherboard Layout

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Slots & socket

Label

Function

Note

Page

FCPGA988

FCPGA988 socket

DIMMA1

204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Slot A1

23

DIMMB1

204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Slot B1

23

PCIEX16

PCI-e x16 Slot

26

MINI-PCIE

MINI PCI-e Slot

26

CFAST

Cfast Slot

Rear Side

Jumpers

Label

Function

Note

Page

JCMOS1

Clear CMOS

3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

27

PSON1

AT/ATX Mode Select

3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

28

JBLK1

BL controller from SIO

3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

JCOMPWR3
JCOMPWR4
JCOMPWR5

COM3 COM4 COM5
RI/+5V/+12V Select

2 x 3 header, pitch 2.0 mm

Rear Panel Connectors

Label

Function

Note

Page

KBMS

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse

6-pin Mini-Din

29

COM1

COM1 Connector

D-sub 9-pin, male

29

DP1

DisplayPort Connector

DisplayPort

VGA1

VGA Port

D-sub 15-pin, female

29

HDMI1

HDMI Port

HDMI 1.3 19-pin

29

LAN1USB12

RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1
USB 2.0 Connector x 2

29

LAN2USB34

RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1
USB 2.0 Connector x 2

Audio1

Audio Line-In , Line-Out , Mic.-In

5.1 Channel Audio I/O (3
jacks)

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2.3 Jumper and Connector List

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Internal Connector

Label

Function

Note

Page

CPU_FAN1

CPU Fan Connector

3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

30

SYS_FAN1

System Fan Connector

3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

30

COM3 ~ 5

Serial Port Connector * 3

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

JGPIO

GPIO Connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

30

F_PANEL

Intel Front Panel connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

31

EATXPWR1

ATX power connectors

10 x 2 header

32

FPAUD1

Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

35

JLVDS

24-bit LVDS Connector

2 x 20 connector

JLVDS_BKL2

LCD Inverter Connector

1 x 5 connector

SPI

SPI Connector

4 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

36

SATA1 ~ 5

SATA Data Connector * 5

7P Male connector

36

USB56
USB78
USB910
USB1112

USB Connector * 8

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

37

2.3.1 Internal Connectors

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 Your boxed Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 Mobile processor package

should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and
heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match
the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

 Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap

is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.
AVALUE will support the cost of repair only if the damage is
shipment/transit-related.

 Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. AVALUE will

process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only
if the motherboard comes with the cap on the FCPGA988 socket.

 The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

 Install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you install

motherboard to the chassis.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan
assembly.

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount FCPGA988 socket designed for the Intel®
Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processor in the 988-land package.

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Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.

2.4.1 Installing the CPU

2.4.1.1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

2.4.1.2` Separate CPU cooler and its base first by screw drawer

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1. Assemble the CPU FAN retention
module

CPU Socket triangle

Gold triangle

2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is the same side as
CPU Socket triangle.

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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!

3. turn the CPU lock clockwise to lock CPU

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2.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

1. Place the heatsink base on the relative
bottom of motherboard

2. Place the heatsink assembly on the top of
the CPU, making sure that the four fasteners
match the holes on the motherboard.

3. Screw tightly the four fasteners.

4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the

connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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204-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

Channel

Socket

Channel A

DIMMA1

Channel B

DIMMB1

2.5 System Memory

2.5.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four 204-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual
Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) sockets.

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR SO-DIMM but has a 204-pin
footprint compared to the 204-pin DDR2 DIMM. DDR3 DIMMs are notched differently to
prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of
the sockets:

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 IF you installed four 1GB memory modules, the system may detect

less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation
for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP
32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE
(Physical Address Extension) mode.

 IF you install Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we

recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory.

 For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)

installed per channel must be the same for better performance
(DIMMA1=DIMMB1).

 Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum

compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Refer to the memory Qualified Vendors List
on the next page for details.

 Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or

double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this
motherboard.

2.5.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 SO-DIMMs into
the SO-DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

2.5.3 Installing a SO-DIMM

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

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Unlocked retaining clip

Locked retaining clip

DDR3 SO-DIMM notch

2. Align a SO-DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the SO-DIMM matches the break

on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and
the SO-DIMM is properly seated.

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