This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment ge nerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not i nstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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we will not be responsible for any mistakes found in this user’s manual. All the
brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
mainboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the system from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the mainboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on mainboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the system from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air, and water.
Please switch on/off the machine normally. That is, DO
NOT pull out power cord directly from the mainboard
or the system may damage.
1.2PACKAGE CHECKLIST
ATX Mainboard x 1 Fully Setup Driver CD x 1 I/O Bracket x 1 SATA Cable x 1
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1.3 MAINBOARD SPECIFICATION
Sp ecif ica t io n
Support Intel Ivy Bridge CPU
(Co-lay support Sandy Bridge CPU/Embedded CPU SKU)
CPU
Chipset INTEL B75 chipset (Q77 by Option)
Graphic
Main Me mo r y
SATA
LAN
Sound Codec
LPC I/O ITE IT8728 (Support PECI 3.0)
Expansion
Slots
On Board
Con nectors
& Headers
Back Panel
I/O
Intel® Core™ i7-2600 3.4GHz up to 95W
Intel® Core™ i5-2400 3.1GHz up to 95W
Intel® Core™ i3-2120 3.3HHz up to 65W
Int el® In t eg rat ed Grap hic
Display Memory: Max. shared system memory up to 1759MB
Resolution: VGA: Max. upto 2048 x 1536 at 75Hz
DVI-D: Max. upto 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz
4x 240pin DDR3 SDRAM max up to 32GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/ 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3
Dual Ch ann e l Mod e DDR 3 me mo ry module
Supports DDR3 1066/1333, DDR3 1600 (Depending on CPU)
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
Ch ip s et b uilt- in Serial ATA co n t roller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0/6.0 Gb/s with RAID 0/1/5/10 support
SATA Version 2.0/3.0 specification compliant
1x INTEL 82574L for PCIe Gigabit LAN
1x INTEL 82579 PHY with Intel® AMT 7.0 support (by Q77 option)
Realtek ALC892
5.1 channels audio out, High-Definition Audio support
PCI x 4
PCIe x1 x1
PCIe x4 x1
PCIe x16 x1
SATA3 Connector x1
SATA2 Connector x5
System Fan Header x2
CPU Fan Header x1
Clear C MOS Header x1
USB 2.0 Connector x3
Front Panel Header x1
Front Audio Connector x1
Parallel Connector x1
Digital I/O Connector x1
Serial Connectors (RS-232) x4
Power Connector (24pin) x1
Power Connector (4pin) x1
TPM Header x1
PS/2 K B/MS x1
VGA x1
DVI-D x1
(Each connect or supports x2 USB2.0 ports )
(4 input, 4 output )
(Max: 500mA output for each port)
(for PS/2 keyboard & mo us e)
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Sp ecif ica t io n
COM Port x2
USB2.0 Port x6
RJ-45 (G ig ab it LAN) Po r t x 2
Audio Jack x3
Board Size 220 mm (W) x 305 mm (L) ATX
Operation
Tem pe ra t ur e
Storage
Tem pe ra t ur e
Relative
Humidity
OS Support
0°C ~ 60°C
-20°C ~ 80°C
10% ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Win7, WinXP
Linux Intel® Embedded Graphics Drivers Version 10
(Support by Intel EIA IEGD tools)
Grantech reserves right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
(Max : 500mA output for each port)
Note1: DVI-D / VGA Output require an Intel Core family processor with Intel Graphics Technology.
Note2: Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each
audio jack can be defi ned by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed
above represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to
the audio port, please use the Line In (Blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.
Note3:Maximum resolution:
DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 I
NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Notice:
1. Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use.
When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin
legs won’t be damaged.
2. The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. Please refer
below instruction to remove the pin cap.
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket then raise the
lever and load plate to the fully open position.
Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap.
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Step 3: Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as
shown. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor
straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.
Step 4: Close the load plate. Pressing down on the load plate, close and
engage the socket lever.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation.
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2.2 FANHEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control
SYS_FAN1/2: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
Note:
The SYS_FAN1/2 support 3-pin head connectors; the CPU_FAN1 supports 4-pin head
connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is
the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should
be connected to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
Step1:
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the
slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot.
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Step2:
Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap
back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note:
If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3 Module
Total Memory Size
Max is 32GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
Enabled O X O X
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
(O means memo ry installed , X means memory no t ins t alled. )
Note:
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16)
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2.4 POWER SUPPLY
ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector (24-pin)
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Gro und 15 Gro und
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Gro und 17 Gro und
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Gro und 19 Gro und
8 PW_OK 20 NC
This motherboard is equipped with 4 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 10-pin header includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, and Power LED
connection. It allows user to connect the system case’s front panel switch
functions.
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 Key N/A 2 Power LED+(5V)
5 HD LED- 6 Power LED-
7 Reset
9 GND
HDD LED
Reset Button
4 Power LED+(5V)
8 Power
10
Power GND
Power LED 3 HD LED+
Power Button
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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
mainboard.
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Pin 1-2 Close: (Default)
Normal Operation.
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
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Clear CMOS Procedures:※
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
SATA1: Serial ATA3 Connector
The connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s hard disk drive and optical disc
drive.
Pin Assignment
1 GND
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 GND
5 RX-
6 RX+
7 GND
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SATA2/3/4/5: Serial ATA2 Connectors
The connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard disk drive and optical disc
drive.
F_USB1/2/3: USB 2.0 Connectors
The mainboard provides 3 front USB pin connector, allowing up to 6 additional
USB 2.0 ports up to maximum throughput of 480 Mbps. Connect the USB cable
into the pin header for using high-speed USB interface peripherals.
Pin Assignment
1 GND
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 GND
5 RX-
6 RX+
7 GND
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused)
3 USB- 4 USB-
5 USB+ 6 USB+
7 Gro und 8 Gro und
9 Key 10 NC
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Serial Port Connectors:
The motherboard has 6 Serial Port Connectors for connecting RS-232 Port.
JCOM1/2: Serial Port Connectors
JP1/2: Voltage Switch jumpers for JCOM1/2 ports
The headers are for controlling the Pin9 of JCOM1/2 ports to switch
Ring/5V/12V.
Pin Assignment
1 Carrier detect (DCD)
2 Received data (RXD)
3 Transmitted data (TXD)
4 Data terminal ready (DTR)
5 Signal ground (GND)
6 Data set read y (D SR)
7 Request to send (RTS)
8 Clear to send (CTS)
9 Ring / 5V / 12V
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mark:
Max output: 12V@500mA for each COM port
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Pin 1-2 Close:
Pin 3-4 Close:
Pin9=Ring
Pin 5-6 Close:
Pin9=12V
Pin9=5V
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(Default)
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JSEL1/JSEL2: RS-232/422/485 Switch Headers for JCOM1
The headers determine that JCOM1 belongs to RS-232 (Default), 422, or 485.
JSEL1
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1-3 3-5 3-5
2-4 4-6 4-6
7- 9 9 -11 9- 11
8-10 10-12 10-12
JSEL2
1-2 RS-232
3-4 RS-422
5-6 RS-485
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JCOM3/4/5/6: Serial Port Connectors
JP3/4/5/6: Voltage Switch jumpers for JCOM3/4/5/6 ports
The headers are for controlling the Pin9 of JCOM3/4/5/6 ports to switch
Ring/5V/12V.
This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient
connection and control of audio devices. This header allows only HD audio front
panel connector; AC’97 connector is not acceptable..
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in 2 Ground
3 Mic Right in 4 Present Sense
5 Right line out 6 GND_AUD
7 Front Sense 8 Key
9 Left line out 10 GND_AUD
JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connect printer port on the PC.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 2 -ALF
3 Data 0 4 -Error
5 Data 1 6 -Init
7 Data 2 8 -Scltin
9 Data 3 10 Ground
11 Data 4 12 Ground
13 Data 5 14 Ground
15 Data 6 16 Ground
17 Data 7 18 Ground
19 -ACK 20 Ground
21 Busy 22 Ground
23 PE 24 Ground
25 SCLT 26 Key
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JDIO1: Digital I/O Connector
This connector offers 4-pair of digital I/O functions and address is set in BIOS.
The default address is:
z DI01 -> A22H BIT5-> GPIO35
z DI02 -> A22H BIT4> GPIO34
z DI03 -> A20H BIT4-> GPIO14
z DI04 -> A24H BIT0-> GPIO50
z DO01 -> A25H BIT4-> GPIO64
z DO02 -> A25H BIT5-> GPIO65
z DO03 -> A25H BIT6-> GPIO66
z DO04 -> A25H BIT7-> GPIO67
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 5V 2 Digital-In-01
3 Digital-Out-01 4 Digital-In-02
5 Digital-Out-02 6 Digital-In-03
7 Digital-Out-03 8 Digital-In-04
9 Digital-Out-04 10 GND
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TPM1: Trusted Platform Module Header
This header allows you to store cryptographic keys that protect information