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or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
will always provide the most updated information.
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
are the properties of the respective owners.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 residential
installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................ 96
Appendix C - System Error Message ................................................... 97
Appendix D - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 98
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About this Manual
Static Electricity Precautions
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD,
insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear.
Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product,
inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and
product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or
out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service
agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the
product that has been modified or altered.
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts
or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power
cord.
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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One HM101 motherboard
• One Serial ATA data with power cable
• One I/O shield
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Optional Items
• USB port cable
• I/O shield
• Serial ATA data cable
• Serial ATA power cable
• One LPC module kit (COM/Parallel extension module)
• Power adapter (100W, 12V)
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Before Using the System Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following
internal components.
• A CPU
• Memory module
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at
least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.
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Specifications
Processor
Chipset
Super I/O
Address
System Memory
Expansion
Interfaces
Graphics
Audio
LAN
Serial ATA
• 4th generation Intel® CoreTM processors
®
: Intel
CoreTM i7-4700EQ, 6M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz, 47W
®
CoreTM i5-4400E, 3M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz, 37W
: Intel
®
CoreTM i5-4402E, 3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz, 25W
: Intel
®
CoreTM i3-4100E, 3M Cache, 2.4 GHz, 37W
: Intel
®
CoreTM i3-4102E, 3M Cache, 1.6 GHz, 25W
: Intel
®
Celeron® 2000E, 2M Cache, 2.2 GHz, 37W
: Intel
®
Celeron® 2002E, 2M Cache, 1.5 GHz, 25W
: Intel
• BGA 1364 packaging technology
• 22nm process technology
• Intel® QM87 Express Chipset (HM101-QM87)
®
HM86 Express Chipset (HM101-HM86)
• Intel
• NCT6102/4Eh
• Two 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3L 1333/1600MHz
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3L DRAM technologies are
supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC
• 1 PCIe x16 Gen 3 slot (PCIe 3.0)
• 1 Mini PCIe slot
- Supports USB and PCIe signals
- Supports mSATA
- Supports half size Mini PCIe card
• Intel® HD Graphics 4600
• Display ports: HDMI, DVI-I, LVDS, DP
• HDMI: resolution up to 4096x2304 @24Hz or 2560x1600 @60Hz
• DVI-I: resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz
• LVDS: NXP PTN3460, 24-bit, dual channel, resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz
• DP: resolution up to 3840x2160 @60Hz
®
Clear Video Technology
• Intel
• DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) support for accelerating video processing
• Supports DirectX 11.1, OpenGL 3.2, OpenCL 1.2
• Realtek ALC886 5.1-channel High Defi nition Audio
Intel® Active
Management
Technology - AMT
(HM101-QM87)
Trusted Platform
Module - TPM
(optional)
BIOS
Energy Effi cient
Design
Damage Free
Intelligence
Power
Consumption
Temperature
• 1 12V DC-in jack (default) or 4-pin power connector (optional)
• 2 DB-9 RS232 serial ports
• 1 HDMI port
• 1 DVI-I port
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• 2 USB 3.0 ports
• Line-in, Line-out and mic-in jacks
• 2 connectors for 4 external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector
• 1 LCD/inverter power connector
• 1 DP connector
• 1 4-bit input and 4-bit output Digital I/O connector
• 1 Digital I/O power connector
• 1 front audio connector for line-out and mic-in jacks
• 1 S/PDIF connector
• 2 Serial ATA connectors
• 2 Serial ATA power connectors
• 1 LPC connector
• 1 chassis intrusion connector
• 1 front panel connector
• 2 fan connectors
• Supports iAMT9.0
• Out-of-band system access
• Remote troubleshooting and recovery
• Hardware-based agent presence checking
• Proactive alerting
• Remote hardware and software asset tracking
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection
• AMI BIOS
- 64Mbit SPI BIOS
• Supports ErP Lot6 power saving (optional)
• Supports ACPI
• System Power Management
• Wake-On-Events include:
- Wake-On-PS/2 KB/Mouse
- Wake-On-USB KB/Mouse
- Wake-On-LAN
- RTC timer to power-on the system
• AC power failure recovery
• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors VCORE/12V/5V/DDR voltages and failure alarm
• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm
• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed
• Watchdog timer function
• TBD
• Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20
o
C to 85oC
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Humidity
OS Support
Dimensions
• 10% to 90%
• Windows 8 Enterprise x86 (32-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x64 (64-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x64 & SP1 (64-bit)
• Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Professional x64 & SP2 (64-bit)
(based on Intel's Windows XP support list)
• Mini-ITX form factor
• 170mm (6.7") x 170mm (6.7")
Features
• Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set
time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so
that your system will continue to operate.
• DDR3L
DDR3L is a higher performance DDR3 SDRAM interface providing less voltage and higher
speed successor. DDR3L SDRAM modules support 1333/1600MHz for DDR modules. DDR3L delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance to provide its higher bandwidth
and its increase in performance at a lower power.
• Graphics
The integrated Intel® HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance
and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with outstanding graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compatibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports HDMI, DVI-I, LVDS
and DP interfaces for display outputs.
• PCI Express
PCI Express is a high bandwidth I/O infrastructure that possesses the ability to scale speeds
by forming multiple lanes. The PCI Express architecture also supports high performance graphics infrastructure by enhancing the capability of a PCIe x16 Gen 3 at 16GB/s bandwidth.
• Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of
up to 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel
ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s. The bandwidth of the SATA 3.0 will be limited by
carrier board design.
• Gigabit LAN
Two Intel® Gigabit LAN controllers (Intel® I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller and
®
I217LM Gigabit Ethernet Phy) support up to 1Gbps data transmission.
Intel
• Audio
The Realtek ALC886 audio codec provides 5.1-channel High Definition audio output.
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• Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It
is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power
Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can poweron the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Wake-On-PS/2
This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Wake-On-USB
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the
S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the
5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more
USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
• RTC Timer
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the
set date and time.
• Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system
manually or let the system power-on automatically.
• USB
The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmission speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s)
and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for data transmission, reduces
power consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is a marked improvement
in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously
accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
• ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management.
ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM
.
function
With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing
the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows® without having to
go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system.
This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire
operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
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Board Layout
System
PTN3460
Fan
5
6
1
1
CPU Fan
40
HM101-QM87: QM87
HM101-HM86: HM86
Mini PCIE
1
2
Panel Power Select (JP5)
PCIe x16
Intel
BGA 1364
Intel
QM87/HM86
Battery
1
2
1
2
1
12V DC-in
+12V ATX power (optional)
LAN 1
USB 0-1
USB 3.0
LAN 2
USB 2-3
USB 2.0
COM2
COM1
DVI-I
HDMI
Line-in
Line-out
Mic-in
Chassis
intrusion
Realtek
ALC886
1
Front
Audio
2
1
910
12
USB 0-1 Power
Select (JP1)
1
USB 2-3 Power
Select (JP2)
1
Intel
I210AT
Standby
Power LED
ASMedia
ASM1442
DisplayPort
ASMedia
ASM1442
LCD/Inverter
Power
Backlight Brightness
Power Select
1
(JP3)
S/PDIF
1
19
20
LVDS LCD Panel
139
2
1
1
Power-on
Select (JP6)
Clear CMOS
Data (JP7)
1
2
USB10-11
USB8-9
USB 2.0
Digital I/O
Power
1
DIO 4-7
Output
State
(JP9)
Mini PCIe Signal
Select (JP8)
3
1
SPI Flash
BIOS
10
9
10
9
1
TPM (optional)
Digital I/O
DIO
Power
Select
1
(JP11)
DDR3L_1 SODIMM
Note:
SATA4 supports SATA DOM.
SATA DOM Power
12
Select (JP10)
10
1
1
4
SATA Power
122
LPC
11
SATA Power
Buzzer
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Output
State
1
1
(JP12)
DDR3L_2 SODIMM
SATA 4
1
SATA 3.0
SATA 5
1
12
1
Front
Panel
4
1112
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in
boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If
a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
System Memory
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the system
board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices.
Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
Rear I/O
Onboard I/O
Storage
Expansion
Features
• Two 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3L 1333/1600MHz
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
DDR3L-1
DDR3L-2
Standby
Power LED
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The system board supports the following memory interface.
Single Channel (SC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels.
Dual Channel (DC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides
better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
DIMMs are on the same channel.
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Important:
You can populate either Channel A or Channel B first.
DIMMs in a channel can be identical or
completely different. However, we highly
recommend using identical DIMMs.
Not all slots need to be populated.
DIMMs of the same memory configuration
are on different channels.
Installing the DIMM Module
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual
board. These illustrations are for reference only.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the DIMM socket on the system board.
4. Push the “ejector tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.
Ejector tab
5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket.
Ejector tab
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6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch”
in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the
module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.
7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated in the
socket. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked
position to hold the module in place.
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink
The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system
board.
Note:
• Use only certified fan and heat sink.
• Your fan and heat sink package usually contains the fan and heat sink assembly,
and an installation guide. If the installation procedure in the installation guide differs from the one in this section, please follow the installation guide in the package.
1. On the solder side of the board, match the retention module base to the mounting holes
around the CPU socket.
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2. Turn to the component side of the board making sure the retention module base is positioned and fitted properly under the board.
3. Apply a thin layer of thermal paste on top of the CPU. Do not spread the paste all over
the surface. When you later place the heat sink on top, the compound will disperse evenly.
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4. Place the fan / heat sink assembly on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink
must match the screw holes of the retention module base. We strongly recommend using
this type of fan / heat sink assembly because it provides adequate cooling to the components of the system board.
Turn each Phillips head screw half way down first to initially stabilize the heat sink onto
the board, then finally tighten each screw.
Important:
Do not turn the first screw all the way down followed by the next and so on. This is
to avoid imbalance which might cause cracks or fractures to the CPU and/or heat sink
assembly.
Mounting
screw
5. Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board.
Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Data
312
1-2 On: Normal (default)
JP7
Clear CMOS Data
If you encounter the followings,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
312
2-3 On:
CPU fan cable
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To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP7 back to its default setting,
pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
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USB Power Select
3
2
1
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
3
2
1
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
JP1 and JP2 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will
allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the
+5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more
USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
USB 0-1
(JP1)
USB 2-3
(JP2)
Power-on Select
312
JP6
JP6 is used to select the method of powering-on the system. If you want the system to
power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP6 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the
power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.
When using JP6 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs,
the system may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).
1-2 On:
Power-on via power button
(default)
312
2-3 On:
Power-on via AC power
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Mini PCIe Signal Select
JP8 is used to select the Mini PCIe signal.
3
1
1-4-7-10, 2-5-8-11 On:
PCIe (default)
JP8
3
1
2-5-8-11, 3-6-9-12 On:
mSATA
12
10
12
10
SATA DOM Power Select
132
JP10
JP10 is used to select the power level of SATA DOM.
Note:
SATA port 4 provides adequate space for SATA DOM.
SATA 4
1-2 On: GND (default)
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2-3 On: +5V
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Panel Power Select
JP5 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel.
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP5 match the
LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the
LCD panel.
5
3
6
4
1-2 On: +12V
5
3
6
4
3-4 On:+5V
5
3
JP5
6
4
5-6 On: +3.3V (default)
Backlight Brightness Power Select
1
2
1
2
1
JP3
2
JP3 is used to select the power level of backlight brightness control: +12V or +5V.
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP3 match the
power specification of backlight control. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously
damage the backlight.
132
1-2 On: +5V (default)
132
2-3 On: +12V
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Digital I/O Power Select
JP11 is used to select the power of Digital I/O signal.
JP11
3
2
1
1-2 On: +5V_standby
(default)
3
2
1
2-3 On: +5V
Digital I/O Output State
DIO 4-7
(JP9)
DIO 0-3
(JP12)
Based on the power level of DIO (Digital I/O) selected on JP11, JP12 (DIO pin 0-3) andJP9
(DIO pin 4-7) are used to select the output state of Digital I/O: pull high or pull low. When
selecting pull high, the power selection will be the same as the JP11’s setting.
3
2
1
1-2 On: +5V or
+5V_standby
(default)
3
2
1
2-3 On: GND
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Rear Panel I/O Ports
LAN 1
LAN 2
USB 3.0
DC-in
The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:
• 1 12V DC-in jack (default) or 4-pin ATX power connector (optional)
• 2 Serial COM ports
• 1 HDMI port
• 1 DVI-I port
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• 2 USB 3.0 ports
• Line-in jack
• Line-out jack
• Mic-in jack
USB 2.0
COM 1
DVI-I COM 2
HDMI
12V DC-in
DC-in
Line-in
Line-out
Mic-in
This jack provides maximum of 100W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect
a DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter with 12V DC output voltage. Using a voltage higher than the recommended one may fail to boot the system or cause damage to the
system board.
The 12V DC-in jack on the system board co-lays with a 4-pin ATX power connector (optional)
as the figure illustrated below.
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1
3
Ground
Ground
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+12V
+12V
24
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COM (Serial) Ports
COM 2
COM 1/COM 2:
RS232
COM 1
DCD-TDRD
DTR-
12345
6789
COM 1 and COM 2 are fixed at RS232.
The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that
can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
Connecting External Serial Ports
Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to
an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM
connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM
connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the serial COM ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of
the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
GND
RI-
CTS-
RTS-
DSR-
Graphics Interfaces
The display ports consist of the following:
• 1 DVI-I port
• 1 HDMI port
DVI-I
HDMI
DVI-I Port
The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor. This port supports DVI-D signal only.
Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After plugging the cable connector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to connect a LCD
monitor or digital TV that has the HDMI port.
BIOS Setting
Configure the display devices in the Chipset menu (“System Agent Configuration” submenu) of
the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
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RJ45 LAN Ports
LAN 1
Features
• Intel
• Intel
• Intel
The two LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a
network hub.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard LAN ports in the Chipset menu (“PCH-IO Configuration” submenu) of
the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
LAN 2
®
I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller
®
I217LM with iAMT9.0 Gigabit Ethernet Phy (HM101-QM87)
®
I217LM Gigabit Ethernet Phy (HM101-HM86)
LAN 1
LAN 2
USB Ports
USB 1
USB 0
USB 3.0
USB 3
USB 2
USB 2.0
USB 10-11
USB 8-9
VCC
USB 2.0
The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
The system board is equipped with two onboard USB 3.0 ports (USB 0-1) and two onboard
USB 2.0 ports (USB 2-3). The 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1
ports (USB 8-9/10-11). The additional USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket.
Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis and then
insert the USB port cables to a connector.
2
1
VCC
+Data
-Data
-Data
+Data
GND
GND
N. C.
10
9
Key
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information.
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BIOS Setting
Configure these onboard USB devices in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu)
of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
You may need to install the proper drivers in your system operation to use the USB device.
Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.
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Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse
to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:
• Jumper Setting
JP1 and JP2 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in this chapter for more information.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the
+5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more
USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
Audio
Rear Audio
Line-in
Line-out
Mic-in
Rear audio
Presence Signal
Line2-JD
Key
Mic2-JD
GND
Front Audio
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Line2-L
Front_IO_Sense
Line2-R
Mic2-R
Mic2-L
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The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for
inserting a plug.
• Line-in Jack (Light Blue)
This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player,
AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.
• Line-out Jack (Lime)
This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.
• Mic-in Jack (Pink)
This jack is used to connect an external microphone.
Front Audio
The front audio connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in jacks that
are at the front panel of your system.
Driver Installation
Install the audio driver. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information.
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I/O Connectors
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors
GND
RXP
7
SATA 3.0 6Gb/s
Features
• 2 Serial ATA 3.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s (SATA 4 and SATA 5)
The SATA power connector supplies power to the SATA drive. Connect one end of the provided
power cable to the SATA power connector and the other end to your storage device.
1
4
+12V
Ground
Ground
+5V
The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial
ATA data cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
The system board package comes with a power cable that must be connected from the system
board’s peripheral power connector to the SATA drive’s power connector in order to provide
power to the drive.
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“SATA Configuration” submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Note:
SATA port 4 provides adequate space for SATA DOM.
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Cooling Fan Connectors
System Fan
1
3Sense
Ground
Power
Ground
1
CPU Fan
Sense
Power
Digital I/O Connector
Digital I/O Power Connector
Digital I/O
3
The 4-bit input and 4-bit output Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors.
Digital I/O Connector
Digital I/O power
+5V
+12V
Ground
5VSB
1
4
The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate
airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.
BIOS Setting
The Advanced menu (“PC Health Status” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed
of the cooling fans. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
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PinsFunction
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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DIO7
DIO6
DIO5
DIO4
DIO3
DIO2
DIO1
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Front Panel Connector
Front
Panel
HDD-LED - HDD LED
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
RESET-SW - Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.
HDD-LED
RESET-SW
11 12
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PWR-LED
PWR-BTN
Chassis Intrusion Connector
Chassis
Ground
2
Signal
1
The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion
sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis
intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion
occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.
Intrusion
PWR-BTN - Power Switch
This switch is used to power on or off the system.
PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED
When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power
On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To
RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.
Pin Pin AssignmentPin Pin Assignment
HDD-LED
RESET-SW
3HDD Power
5Signal4LED Power
7Ground6Signal
9RST Signal
11 N.C.10Signal
PWR-LED
PWR-BTN
2LED Power
8Ground
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LVDS LCD Panel Connector
LCD/Inverter Power Connector
1
2
LVDS LCD
panel
1
LCD/Inverter power
The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the
LVDS LCD panel connectors and the LCD/Inverter power connectors. These
connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the
LCD Display Panel.
Refer to the right side for the pin functions of these connectors.
Jumper Settings
Refer to the “Jumper Settings” section in this chapter for settings relevant to
the LCD panel.
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LVDS LCD Panel ConnectorLCD/Inverter Power Connector
The DisplayPort connector is a digital display interface used to connect a display device to
transmit digital communication of audio and video signals. The table shown below indicates
the pin fuctions of the displayport connector.
PinsPin AssignmentPinsPin Assignment
DP_OUT1N
1
3
DP_OUT1P
GND1
5
DP_OUT0P
7
DP_OUT0N
9
GND2
11
DP_AUXP
13
DP_AUXN
15
GND3
17
DP_HPD
19
20
DP_OUT2N
2
4
DP_OUT2P
GND4
6
DP_OUT3N
8
DP_OUT3P
10
GND5
12
DP_CLK
14
DP_DATA
16
GND6
18
POWER2
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Expansion Slots
Mini PCI Express
PCI Express x16
PCI Express x16 Slot
Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifications, into the
PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card above
the slot then press it down firmly until it is completely seated in the slot. The retaining clip of
the slot will automatically hold the graphics card in place.
Mini PCI Express Slot
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor
PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as
the conventional PCI.
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LPC Connector
LPC
2
1
The LPC connector is used to connect an extension module for additional COM/Parallel ports.
The table shown below indicates the pin fuctions of the LPC connector.
PinsPin AssignmentPinsPin Assignment
CLK
1
LAD1
2
12
11
COM/Parallel Extension Modules
There are 3 extension modules supporting additional COM/Parallel ports via the LPC connector.
COM1COM2
EXT-6C1PR
6 RS232 COM ports
1 Parallel port
EXT-4C1PR
4 RS232 COM ports
1 Parallel port
COM3
LPC
COM3
LPC
COM4
COM1COM2
COM4
COM5
COM6
Parallel
Power
Parallel
Power
3
RST#
FRAME#
5
LAD3
7
LAD2
9
SERIRQ
11
Note:
To support the additional COM/Parallel ports, please contact your sales representative
for the LPC module and its BIOS.
4
LAD0
VCC_+3V
6
GND
8
x
10
48MHz
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EXT-2C1PR
2 RS232 COM ports
1 Parallel port
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LPC
COM1COM2
Parallel
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Ports and CablesConnecting the Module to the Motherboard
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one.
These illustrations are for reference only.
The extension module requires two cables, including the LPC cable and the power cable, to
connect to the motherboard for additional COM/Parallel ports via the LPC connector. The illustration of connecting the extension module to the motherboard is shown below.
LPC
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the LPC connector on the motherboard.
LPC
LPC
Cable
USB
the extension module connected to the motherboard via the LPC connector.
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S/PDIF Connector
SPDIF out
SPDIF in
Key
Ground
+5V
1
The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be
mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear
of the system chassis then connect the audio cable to the S/PDIF connector. Make sure pin 1
of the audio cable is aligned with pin 1 of the S/PDIF connector.
S/PDIF
5
Standby Power LED
Standby Power LED
This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power
on the system board. Power-off the PC and then unplug the power cord prior to installing any
devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
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Battery
Battery
+3.3V
1
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GND
2
Connect to the
Battery
The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source
of power when the main power is shut off.
Safety Measures
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance
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battery connector
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup
Overview
The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU
and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board.
The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed
CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored
in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been
made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.
It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need
to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.
Note:
The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board;
therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual
one. These screens are for reference purpose only.
Default Configuration
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults
settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without
requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on
your system configuration.
Legends
KeysFunction
Right and Left arrows
Up and Down arrows
<Esc>
+ (plus key)
- (minus key)
Tab
<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
<Enter>
Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Moves the hightlight up or down between submenu or fi elds.
Exit to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted fi eld.
Scrolls backward through the values or options of the highlighted fi eld.
Select a fi eld.
Displays general help
Pervious values
Optimized defaults
Saves and resets the setup program.
Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted submenu.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are keyboard commands. The commands are available at the right side of each setup screen.
The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you power up the
system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the
memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. If the message
disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also
restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
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Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there are more
available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through all
the available fields.
Submenu
When ““ appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains
additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to
that field and press <Enter>.
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