Foxconn B75M User Manual

Q77M/B75M Series

Motherboard

User’s Manual

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Declaration of conformity

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,

TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

declares that the product

Motherboard Q77M/B75M

is in conformity with

(reference to the specication under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

■ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio

disturbance characteristics of information technology

equipment

■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions

(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits of voltage uctuations and icker in low

voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current

<= 16A

■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity

characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2012

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: Q77M/B75M

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classication: FCC Class B Subassembly

Type of Product: Motherboard

Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,

TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2012

Installation Precautions

Website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Support Website: http://www.foxconnsupport.com

Worldwide online contact Support: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx

CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

Technical Support

■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current

that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it

comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.

Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.

■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU,

memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to unplug the

AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug the power supply

cord may result in serious damage to your system.

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Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :

■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certied fans in order to avoid damage to

the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the computer

if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your CPU

is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your

device.

■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or

S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their

pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect

connections might damage the motherboard.

■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we

recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.

■ Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input

voltage setting has been congured to the local standard.

■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact

with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no

leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the

computer casing.

■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the

use of the product, please consult a certied computer technician.

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

1-1 Product Specications ............................................................................2

1-2 Layout ....................................................................................................4

1-3 Back Panel Connectors ..........................................................................5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................8

Install the CPU ..........................................................................................8

Install the CPU Cooler ............................................................................10

2-2 Install the Memory ................................................................................ 11

Dual Channel Memory Conguration ...................................................... 11

Installing a Memory .................................................................................12

2-3 Install an Expansion Card ....................................................................13

2-4 Install other Internal Connectors ..........................................................14

2-5 Jumpers ...............................................................................................18

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup .......................................................................................21

Main ............................................................................................................22

F-center ......................................................................................................24

Smart BIOS .............................................................................................24

Fox Intelligent Stepping ..........................................................................25

CPU Conguration ..................................................................................26

Performance Tuning ................................................................................27

Advanced ...................................................................................................29

North Bridge ............................................................................................29

ME Subsystem ........................................................................................30

Onboard Device Conguration ................................................................31

SATA Conguration .................................................................................32

Super IO Conguration ...........................................................................33

Trusted Computing ..................................................................................34

Network Stack .........................................................................................35

Boot ............................................................................................................36

CSM parameters ....................................................................................37

Power .........................................................................................................38

Health .........................................................................................................40

Security ......................................................................................................41

Save & Exit .................................................................................................42

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

4-1 Install driver and utility ..........................................................................44

1. Driver ..................................................................................................44

2. Utility ...................................................................................................45

4-2 FOX ONE .............................................................................................46

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Main Page ...........................................................................................47

2. CPU Page - CPU Control ....................................................................50

3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control(Optional) .................................53

4. Limit Setting ........................................................................................53

5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional) ..........................................56

6. Fan Page - Fan Control ......................................................................56

4-3 FOX LiveUpdate ...................................................................................57

1. Local Update .......................................................................................57

2. Online Update .....................................................................................59

3. Congure ............................................................................................62

4. About & Help .......................................................................................64

4-4 FOX LOGO ..........................................................................................65

4-5 FOX DMI ..............................................................................................66

4-6 Smart charger ......................................................................................66

Chapter 5 RAID Conguration

RAID Conguration Introduction .................................................................68

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise ..............................................70

Steps to Install Serial ATA Hard Disks ........................................................70

5-1 Create a RAID driver diskette .............................................................71

5-2 BIOS Conguration ..............................................................................72

5-3 Create RAID in BIOS ...........................................................................72

Enter RAID BIOS Setup ..........................................................................72

Create RAID Volume ...............................................................................73

Delete RAID Volume ...............................................................................88

Reset Disks to Non-RAID .......................................................................89

Recovery Volume Options ......................................................................94

Exit RAID BIOS ......................................................................................95

5-4 Install a New Windows XP ...................................................................96

Thank you for buying Foxconn Q77M/B75M Series

motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maxi-

mize computing power, providing only what you need for

break-through performance.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Product Specications

■ Layout

■ Back Panel Connectors

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

2

1-1 Product Specications

CPU Support Intel

®

Ivy Bridge/Sandy Bridge LGA 1155 Processors

Max processor power up to 95W

For the latest CPU information, please visit:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Chipset

Intel

®

Q77

Intel

®

B75

Memory

4 x 240-pin

DDR3 DIMMs

Support up to 32GB of system memory

Dual channel DDR3 1600

(Ivy Bridge)

/1333/1066 MHz architecture

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express X16 slot

-Support PCI Express Gen2 5GT/s data rate (Sandy Bridge)

-Support PCI Express Gen3 8GT/s data rate (Ivy Bridge)

1 x PCI Express X1 slot

-Support PCI Express Gen2 5GT/s data rate

2 x PCI slots

Storage Q77M:

-

4 x SATA 2.0

connectors (3Gb/s data transfer rate)

- 2 x SATA 3.0 connectors (6Gb/s data transfer rate)

- Support RAID 0/1/5/10

B75M:

-

5 x SATA 2.0

connectors (3Gb/s data transfer rate)

- 1 x SATA 3.0 connectors (6Gb/s data transfer rate)

LAN

Q77M:

-

Intel 82579LM Lan chip

-

Support Intel vPro Technology

-

Support 10/100/1000Mbps

B75M:

-

Realtek RTL8111F Lan chip

-

Support 10/100/1000Mbps

Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio chip

:

- High Denition Audio

- 2/4/5.1-channel

- Support Jack-Sensing function

USB

- Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 rear panel ports, 3 onboard USB

headers supporting 6 extra ports)

- Support up to 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 rear panel ports, 1 onboard USB

headers supporting 2 extra ports)

-

Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s

- Support USB 3.0 protocol up to 5Gb/s

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

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3

Internal

Connectors

4 x SATA 2.0

+

2 x SATA 3.0

connectors (Q77M)

5 x SATA 2.0

+

1 x SATA 3.0

connectors (

B75M

)

3 x USB 2.0 headers (supporting 6 x USB devices)

1 x USB 3.0 header (supporting 2 x USB devices)

1 x CPU FAN header (4-pin)

2 x System FAN headers (4-pin)

1 x Front panel header

1 x Front audio header

1 x Speaker header(

Buzzer

Reserved)

1 x Clear CMOS

header

1 x TPM/TCM header

1 x CIR header

1 x CD_IN header

1 x INTR header

1 x SPDIF_OUT header

1 x LPT header

1 x COM1 header

1 x ME header

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

1 x PS/2 Mouse port

1 x RJ-45 LAN port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x VGA port

1 x HDMI port

1 x Display port

2 x USB 2.0 ports

2 x USB 3.0 ports

3 x Audio ports

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU Overheating warning

CPU/System fan speed control

Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)

Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4

(suspend to disk), S5 (soft - off)

Support EuP function

Bundled Software

FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI, Smart Charger

Operating System Support for Microsoft

®

Windows

®

8/7/XP

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.8 inches ( 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm)

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

4

1-2 Layout

Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the

physical motherboard for detail.

1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

2. LGA1155 CPU Socket

3. SYS_FAN1 Header

4. PCI Express X16 Slot

PCI Express X1 Slot

5. PCI Slots

6. CD_IN Header

7. Front Audio Header

8. SPDIF_OUT Header

9. ME Header

10. Front USB Header

11.Clear CMOS Header

12. Front Panel Header

13. SATA Connectors

14. Front USB 3.0 Headers

15. Chipset: Intel

®

Q77/B75

16. 24-pin ATX main Power Connector

17. TPM Header

18. LPT Header

19. CIR Header

20. INTR Header

21. Speaker Header

22. COM1 Header

23. DDR3 DIMM Slots

24. CPU_FAN Header

25. SYS_FAN2 Header

3

10

19

22

8

9

16

6

1

7

45 2

20

1715

13

25

23

14

18

21

24

11

12

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

5

1-3 Back Panel Connectors

1. PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard Port

Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

3. VGA Port

Use this port to connect external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.

4. DVI_D Port

The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specication. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connec-

tion to this port.

5. HDMI Port

The HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface

to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI

audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of

1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

6. Display Port

DisplayPort is a kind of high-denition digital display interface standards, which not only can

connect computers and monitors, but also connect to the PC and home theater.

7. USB 3.0 Ports

The USB port supports the USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such

as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc. You need to install the USB

3.0 driver in the Driver CD before using it.

8. USB 2.0 Ports

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as

an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

LAN Port

Audio Ports

1

VGA Port

9

10

3

DVI-D Port

HDMI Port

4

5

2 87

USB 3.0 Ports

6

Display Ports

Line Out

Microphone In

Line In

PS/2 Keyboard Port

PS/2 Mouse Port

USB 2.0 Ports

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

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9. RJ-45 LAN Port

The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.

10. Audio Ports (3 jacks)

For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :

*

: Please refer to Chapter 4, and run the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output

ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels or 2/4/5/7.1 channels. The fundamental audio

outputs are depicted in the table above.

LAN Type

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

1000M

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data

Activity

Off 10Mb/s Connection

Green 100Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

Active Link

LED LED

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel

Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out* Rear Speaker Out*

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out*

This chapter introduces the hardware installation

process, including the installation of the CPU, memory,

power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of

jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the instal-

lation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard

layout prior to any installation and read the contents in

this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

■ Install the Memory

■ Install an Expansion Card

■ Install other Internal Connectors

■ Jumpers

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Install the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

Pin-1 corner of

the CPU Socket

Notch

Pin-1 triangle

marking of CPU

Alignment Key

LGA1155 CPU Socket

LGA1155 CPU

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply

before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

■ Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented

incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and

alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

■ Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise

overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.

■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not

recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware

specications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the

peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specications,

please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU,

graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:

(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)

■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology

■ A chipset that supports HT Technology

■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology

■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

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Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :

2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket.

3. Remove protective socket cover.

5. When CPU is properly seated,

replace the metal cover and push the

CPU socket lever back to its locked

position.

4. Check pin one marking (triangle)

with the pin one corner of the CPU

socket, align the CPU notches with

the socket alignment keys and gently

put the CPU onto the socket.

1. Release the CPU socket lever.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

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Install the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.

1. Apply and spread an even thermal

grease on the surface of CPU.

2. Place the four bolts of the CPU

cooler to the holes of the motherboard,

push them straight down from the top,

and the bolts will be fastened on the

motherboard. That's it.

3. Check the solder side of the

motherboard, the push pin should

be xed as depicted in the picture.

3

2

1

4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler

connector to the CPU FAN header

on the motherboard .

Release bolts of CPU cooler from

motherboard :

1.Turning the push pin (bolt)

along with the direction of arrow

(counterclockwise).

2. Pull the push pin straight up.

3. Turning push pin clockwise to its

default position.

3

2

1

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may

adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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2-2 Install the Memory

Dual Channel Memory Conguration

Channel 0 : DIMM1 , DIMM2

Channel 1 : DIMM3 , DIMM4

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that

memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used, and please

select Dual channel rst to achieve optimum performance.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet

before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in

only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

Single Channel DS/SS - - -

Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS - -

Single Channel - DS/SS - -

Single Channel - - DS/SS -

Single Channel - - - DS/SS

Single Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS

Dual Channel DS/SS - DS/SS -

Dual Channel DS/SS - - DS/SS

Dual Channel - DS/SS DS/SS -

Dual Channel - DS/SS - DS/SS

Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)

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Installing a Memory

If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides

separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to

correctly install your memory modules into the sockets.

Step 1:

Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket.

Place the memory module onto the socket, then put

your ngers on top edge of the module, and push it

down rmly and seat it vertically into the memory

socket.

Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into

place when the memory module is securely inserted.

96-Pin

144-Pin

Notch

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2-3 Install an Expansion Card

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis

back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes

for your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make

sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI

Express x16 slot.

• Removing the Card:

Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the

card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

PCI

PCI Express x1

PCI Express x16

■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet

before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

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2-4 Install other Internal Connectors

Power Connectors

This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all

the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.

24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1

PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are

properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into

the connector and make sure it is secure.

4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2

Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.

20-Pin Power

Pin No. 24

3 1

GND

+12V

4 2

PWR2

PWR1

24 13

12

1

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 3.3V 24 GND

Pin # Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

We recommend you using a 24-pin power

supply. If you are using a 20-pin power

supply, you need to align the ATX power

connector according to the picture.

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Audio Header : CD_IN

CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can

be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a

CD/DVD audio cable.

SPDIF_OUT Header : SPDIF_OUT

The connector is used for SPDIF output.

Audio Header : F_AUDIO

The audio connector supports HD Audio stand-

ard. It provides the Front Audio output choice.

USB Headers : F_USB1/2/3

In addition to the USB ports on the rear panel,

this product also provides 10-pin USB headers

on its motherboard. By connecting through USB

cables with them, user can quickly expand another

USB ports on the front panel.

USB 3.0 Header

This connectors are used to connect with the

USB3.0 specication, and is for the additional

USB3.0 ports.

Speaker Header : SPEAKER

The speaker connector is used to connect speaker

of the chassis.

VCC

D-

EMPTY

D+

GND

D+

D-

GND

GND

VCC

1 2

109

F_USB1/2/3

A_MIC2_L

A_MIC2_R

A_LINE2_L

SENSE_SEND

SENSE1_RETURN

PRESENCEJ

EMPTY

SENSE2_RETURN

AUD_GND

1

2

109

F_AUDIO

A_LINE2_R

NC

PWR

EMPTY

SPEAKER

SPKJ

1

2

3

4

+5V

EMPTY

SPDIF_OUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

1

2

3

4

NC

USB2.0 D+

USB2.0 D-

GND

USB3.0 SS TX+

USB3.0 SS TX-

GND

USB3.0 SS RX+

USB3.0 SS RX-

VCC

USB2.0 D+

USB2.0 D-

GND

USB3.0 SS TX+

USB3.0 SS TX-

GND

USB3.0 SS RX+

USB3.0 SS RX-

VCC

EMPTY

19 20

1 2

USB 3.0

CD_IN

CD_L GND CD_R

1

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Front Panel Header : FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for

connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.

Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)

Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator

LED. It indicates the active status of the hard

disks. This 2-pin connector is directional with

+/- sign.

Reset Switch (RESET-SW)

Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the

front panel of the case; the system will restart

when the switch is pressed.

Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)

Connect to the power LED indicator on the front

panel of the chassis. The Power LED indicates

the system’s status. When the system is in

operation (S0 status), the LED is on. When the

system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is

blinking; When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state

or power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This 2-pin

connector is directional with +/- sign.

Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)

Connect to the power button on the front panel of

the chassis. Push this switch allows the system to

be turned on and off rather than using the power

supply button.

TPM Header : TPM

The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the

ability to the PC to run applications more secure and

to make transactions and communication more trust-

worthy. To utilize this function, you should purchase

additional device and install it

Fan Headers :

CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2

There are three main fan headers on this motheboard.

The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “

Health” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can

be automatically turned off after the system enters

S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.

HDD-LED

RESET-SW

NC

+

-

PWR-SW

+

-

PWR-LED

EMPTY

1

2

10

9

FP1

LCLK

LFRAMEn

LRESETn

LAD3

VDD

LAD0

NC_2

NC_1

GND

LPCPDn

GND

EMPTY

LAD2

NC_3

LAD1

GND

NC_4

SERIRQ

CLKRUNin

NC_5

1 2

19 20

TPM

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1

/SYS_FAN2

SENSE

POWER

GND

CONTROL

1

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COM Header : COM1

This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM

port for legacy compatibility. User must purchase

another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector

at one end to connect with the external RS232 device

and another end with 10-pin female connector to

connect with COM1 connector in the motherboard.

LPT Hearder (optional) : LPT

The connector supports parallel port which can be

connected to a printer or a scanner. System usually

assign IRQ7 as it’s default interrupt request and

the parallel port has three operation mode: [SPP],

[EPP], [ECP].

CIR Header : CIR

This connector supports infrared wireless transmit-

ting and receiving device.

Chassis Intruder Alarm Header : INTR

The connector can be connected to a security

switch on the chassis. The system can detect

the chassis intrusion through the function of this

connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the

system will send a message out.

Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with

SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this

feature. The SATA_3/4/5/6 allows up to 3GB/s

data transfer rate, the SATA_1/2 support SATA 3.0

specication, and allows up to 6GB/s data transfer

rate.

DCD

SOUT

RI

GND

RTS

DSR

DTR

CTS

EMPTY

SIN

1 2

109

COM1

INTR

GND

INTRUDERJ

1

GND

TX+

TX-

GND

RX-

RX+

GND

1

SATA_3/4/5/6

GND

TX+

TX-

GND

RX-

RX+

GND

1

SATA_1/2

Strobe Auto Feed

1 2

25 26

Error

SLCT IN

INIT

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Ground

Empty

Data it [0]

Data it [1]

Data it [2]

Data it [3]

Data it [4]

Data it [6]

Data it [5]

Data it [7]

ACK

Busy

Paper End

Select

LPT

CIR

1

5VSB_SYS

EMPTY

CIRTX

CIRRX

GND

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2-5 Jumpers

For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify

them. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the

jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper

setting.

Description of Jumpers

1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identied by the bold silkscreen next to it.

However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.

2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a

jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touch-

ing two pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can

prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS

The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data,

date, time information, hardware password... etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to

factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modied.

The steps to clear CMOS data are :

1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS data.

3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.

4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.

5. Go to BIOS Setup to congure new system as described in next chapter.

Clear

1

2

3

Normal

(Default)

1

2

3

CLR_CMOS

■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.

CAUTIO

N

Jumper Diagram Denition Description

Closed Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed

Open Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 Open

1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed

2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed

1

1

1

1

1

1

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Intel® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE

This motherboard uses MFG jumper to enable or disable Intel

®

Management Engine function.

Intel

®

Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It

provides latest IT management features such as Intel

®

AMT, that allows to improve manage-

ment of corporate assets.

Set the jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel

®

Management Engine function.

Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can disable the Intel

®

Management Engine function.

Enable

(Default)

1

2

3

Disable

1

2

3

Denition Description Function

1-2(default) Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Enable ME function

2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed Disable ME function

Before ashing BIOS ROM, you need to set ME jumper to pins 2-3 rst.

CAUTIO

N

PCH_ME_ENABLE

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This chapter tells how to change system settings through

the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the

BIOS parameters are also provided.

You have to run the Setup Program when the following

cases occur:

1. An error message appears on the screen during the

system Power On Self Test (POST) process.

2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Enter BIOS Setup

■ Main

■ F-Center

■ Advanced

■ Boot

■ Power

■ Health

■ Security

■ Save & Exit

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the

BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer,

when the message "Press <DEL> to enter Setup, <F7> to Boot Menu" appears at the bottom

of the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

Use the arrow right/left keys to select a specic function and go to the submenu. Each function

is explained below:

Main

It displays the basic system conguration, such as CPU Name, memory size, system date, time

and so on. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.

F-Center

The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.

Advanced

The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can

be optimized.

Boot

Boot features can be set up through this menu. You can set the boot device priority here.

Power

All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu.

Health

This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of

your CPU/System.

Security

The Administrator/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized

use of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you to key in correct password

before boot or access to Setup.

Save&Exit

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer bet-

ter performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause

problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is

heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What you need now

is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to nd out the best setting for your current

system. You also can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here.

We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we

shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.

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Main

System Date [Sun 01/01/2012]

System Time [16:02:30]

Access Level Administrator

Model Name Q77M

ME Version 8.1.0.1265

BIOS Version BA2F1B04

Build Date and Time 10/17/2012 21:00:32

Halt On [All, but keyboard]

CPU Brand Name:

Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.20GHz

Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333)

MAC Address D0-27-88-D5-98-65

Set the Date. Use Tab

to switch between

Date elements.

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓/Click: Select Item

Enter/Dbl Click: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

Main Advanced Boot Power Health SecurityF-center Save&Exit

Note: B75M Motherboard --Model Name:B75M

► System Date

<weekday><month><date> <year> format.

Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read

Only).

Month—month from 1 to 12.

Date—date from 1 to 31.

Year—year, set up by users.

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.

► System Time

This item allows you to congure the desired time. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.

The three elds of the setting are <hour> : <minute> : <second> respectively.

► Access Level

It displays your current access level. If you enter system with a user password, it will dispaly

“User”. If no password is set or you enter system with administrator password, this item will

dispaly “Administrator”.

► Model Name

This item shows the model name of this product.

► ME Version

It displays the current ME version.

► BIOS Version

It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the

eld service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.

► Build Date and Time

This item shows the BIOS building date and time.

► Halt On

This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during

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[All Errors]: All errors can result in system halt.

[No Errors]: No error can result in system halt.

[All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can result in system halt.

► CPU Brand Name

It displays the current CPU name.

► Total Memory

This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod-

ules are installed in your system before powering on.

► MAC Address

This item displays the onboard LAN MAC address.

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