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PCIE-Q57A PICMG 1.3 CPU Card
PCIE-Q57A CPU Card
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
PCIE-Q57A
PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Supports Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 CPU,
VGA, Dual PCIe GbE, USB 2.0, Six SATA 3Gb/s
RS-232, Audio and Intel® AMT 6.0
User Manual
Rev. 1.02 - 16 November, 2011
PCIE-Q57A PICMG 1.3 CPU Card
Revision
Date Version Changes
16 November, 2011 1.02 Modified Section 2.3.1: Optional Items
2 November, 2010 1.01 Added a note for VGA port about Intel® quad-core processor limitation
Added a note for CPU installation about Intel® Core™ i7 processor
limitation
Updated fan installation diagram
6 May, 2010 1.00 Initial release
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 External Interface Panel Dimensions................................................................ 5
1.4 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 7
2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 10
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 10
2.3 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 12
3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 13
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 14
3.1.1 PCIE-Q57A Layout.......................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 15
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 16
3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 16
3.2.1 12V Power Connector...................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 Audio Kit Connector........................................................................................ 17
3.2.3 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 18
3.2.4 Fan Connector (CPU)...................................................................................... 19
3.2.5 Floppy Disk Connector.................................................................................... 19
3.2.6 Front Panel Connector.................................................................................... 20
3.2.7 Infrared Interface Connector........................................................................... 22
3.2.8 Keyboard/Mouse Connector............................................................................ 22
3.2.9 Parallel Port Connector .................................................................................. 23
3.2.10 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 24
3.2.11 Serial Port Connectors (RS-232) ................................................................... 25
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3.2.12 SPI Flash Connector...................................................................................... 26
3.2.13 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 27
3.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 28
3.3.1 Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................... 29
3.3.2 USB Connectors............................................................................................... 30
3.3.3 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 30
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 32
4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 33
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 34
4.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 34
4.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 35
4.4 CPU, CPU COOLING KIT AND MEMORY INSTALLATION........................................... 35
4.4.1 Socket LGA1156 CPU Installation .................................................................. 36
4.4.2 Socket LGA1156 Cooling Kit Installation........................................................ 39
4.4.3 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 41
4.5 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 42
4.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 42
4.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 44
4.6.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 44
4.6.2 CPU Card Installation..................................................................................... 44
4.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 44
4.7.1 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket.............................................................. 44
4.7.2 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 45
4.7.3 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket ....................................................... 47
4.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................... 48
4.8.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 49
4.8.2 USB Device Connection (Single Connector)................................................... 50
4.8.3 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 51
4.9 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 52
5 BIOS SCREENS........................................................................................................... 54
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 55
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 55
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 55
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5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 56
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 56
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 56
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 57
5.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 58
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 59
5.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 60
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave............................................................................. 61
5.3.3 Floppy Configuration....................................................................................... 65
5.3.4 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 66
5.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 70
5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................................... 73
5.3.7 Intel AMT Configuration.................................................................................. 74
5.3.8 ACPI Configuration......................................................................................... 75
5.3.9 AHCI Configuration......................................................................................... 76
5.3.9.1 AHCI Port n.............................................................................................. 77
5.3.10 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 78
5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 79
5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 82
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 82
5.5.2 Boot Device Priority........................................................................................ 84
5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives............................................................................................. 85
5.5.4 Removable Drives............................................................................................ 86
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 86
5.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 87
5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration.............................................................................. 88
5.7.1.1 V ideo Function Configuration .................................................................. 90
5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration .............................................................................. 91
5.7.3 ME Subsystem Configuration .......................................................................... 95
5.8 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 97
A INTEL® AMT CONFIGURATION.......................................................................... 99
A.1 INTEL
A.2 INTEL
®
AMT SETUP PROCEDURE .......................................................................... 100
®
MANAGEMENT ENGINE BIOS EXTENSION................................................ 100
A.3 IEI EASY MANAGER APPLICATION ........................................................................ 103
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B BIOS MENU OPTIONS........................................................................................... 104
C ONE KEY RECOVERY........................................................................................... 108
C.1 ONE KEY RECOVERY INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 109
C.1.1 System Requirement .......................................................................................110
C.1.2 Supported Operating System..........................................................................111
C.2 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS.........................................................................112
C.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup .............................................................................112
C.2.2 Create Partitions............................................................................................113
C.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications......................................116
C.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition...........................................................................117
C.2.5 Create Factory Default Image .......................................................................119
C.3 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR LINUX.............................................................................. 124
C.4 RECOVERY TOOL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................ 127
C.4.1 Factory Restore............................................................................................. 129
C.4.2 Backup System............................................................................................... 130
C.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup.............................................................................. 131
C.4.4 Manual .......................................................................................................... 132
C.5 OTHER INFORMATION............................................................................................ 133
C.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller ...................... 133
C.5.2 System Memory Requirement........................................................................ 135
D TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 136
E WATCHDOG TIMER............................................................................................... 141
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 144
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS ROHS
COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY................................................ 145
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: PCIE-Q57A ...................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Connectors ..................................................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: PCIE-Q57A Dimensions (mm)....................................................................................4
Figure 1-4: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)..............................................................5
Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram...........................................................................................6
Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................14
Figure 3-2: CPU 12V Power Connector Location......................................................................17
Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location.......................................................................................17
Figure 3-4: Digital I/O Connector Locations ..............................................................................18
Figure 3-5: CPU Fan Connector Location..................................................................................19
Figure 3-6: Floppy Disk Location................................................................................................20
Figure 3-7: Front Panel Connector Location .............................................................................21
Figure 3-8: Infrared Connector Location....................................................................................22
Figure 3-9: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location....................................................................23
Figure 3-10: Parallel Port Connector Location..........................................................................24
Figure 3-11: SATA Drive Connector Locations.........................................................................25
Figure 3-12: COM Connector Pinout Locations ........................................................................26
Figure 3-13: SPI Flash Connector...............................................................................................27
Figure 3-14: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................28
Figure 3-15: PCIE-Q57A External Peripheral Interface Connector..........................................28
Figure 3-16: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................29
Figure 3-17: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................30
Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever..................................................................37
Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover.........................................................................................37
Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1156 CPU..............................................................................38
Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1156 ......................................................................................39
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit Support Bracket....................................................................................40
Figure 4-6: DIMM Installation.......................................................................................................41
Figure 4-7: Jumper Locations.....................................................................................................42
Figure 4-8: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................43
Figure 4-9: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation ................................................................................45
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Figure 4-10: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................46
Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................47
Figure 4-12: Dual USB Cable Connection..................................................................................48
Figure 4-13: LAN Connection......................................................................................................49
Figure 4-14: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................50
Figure 4-15: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................51
Figure 4-16: Introduction Screen................................................................................................52
Figure 4-17: Available Drivers.....................................................................................................53
Figure A-1: Intel® Active Management Technology Status Dialog...................................... 100
Figure A-2: Intel® Current ME Password................................................................................ 101
Figure A-3: Intel® ME New Password...................................................................................... 102
Figure C-1: IEI One Key Recovery Tool Menu........................................................................ 109
Figure C-2: Launching the Recovery Tool.............................................................................. 113
Figure C-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu .................................................................................. 114
Figure C-4: Command Mode..................................................................................................... 114
Figure C-5: Partition Creation Commands.............................................................................. 115
Figure C-6: Launching the Recovery Tool.............................................................................. 117
Figure C-7: System Configuration for Windows .................................................................... 117
Figure C-8: Build-up Recovery Partition................................................................................. 118
Figure C-9: Press any key to continue.................................................................................... 118
Figure C-10: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode............................................................... 119
Figure C-11: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 119
Figure C-12: About Symantec Ghost Window........................................................................ 120
Figure C-13: Symantec Ghost Path ......................................................................................... 120
Figure C-14: Select a Local Source Drive ............................................................................... 121
Figure C-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive ...................................................... 121
Figure C-16: File Name to Copy Image to ............................................................................... 122
Figure C-17: Compress Image.................................................................................................. 122
Figure C-18: Image Creation Confirmation............................................................................. 123
Figure C-19: Image Creation Complete................................................................................... 123
Figure C-20: Image Creation Complete................................................................................... 123
Figure C-21: Press Any Key to Continue................................................................................ 124
Figure C-22: Partitions for Linux.............................................................................................. 125
Figure C-23: System Configuration for Linux......................................................................... 126
Figure C-24: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode).............................................................. 126
Figure C-25: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 127
Figure C-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu.................................................................................. 128
Figure C-27: Restore Factory Default...................................................................................... 129
Figure C-28: Recovery Complete Window.............................................................................. 129
Figure C-29: Backup System.................................................................................................... 130
Figure C-30: System Backup Complete Window ................................................................... 130
Figure C-31: Restore Backup................................................................................................... 131
Figure C-32: Restore System Backup Complete Window..................................................... 131
Figure C-33: Symantec Ghost Window ................................................................................... 132
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................8
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................16
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................16
Table 3-3: CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts..........................................................................17
Table 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................18
Table 3-5: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................18
Table 3-6: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts......................................................................................19
Table 3-7: Floppy Disk Pinouts...................................................................................................20
Table 3-8: Front Panel Connector Pinouts.................................................................................21
Table 3-9: Infrared Connector Pinouts.......................................................................................22
Table 3-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts .....................................................................23
Table 3-11: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts .............................................................................24
Table 3-12: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................25
Table 3-13: COM Connector Pinouts..........................................................................................26
Table 3-14: SPI Flash Connector.................................................................................................27
Table 3-15: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................28
Table 3-16: LAN Pinouts ..............................................................................................................29
Table 3-17: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs.............................................................................29
Table 3-18: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................30
Table 3-19: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................31
Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................42
Table 4-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................43
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................56
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List of BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................57
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................59
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................59
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................60
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................62
BIOS Menu 6: Floppy Configuration...........................................................................................66
BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................67
BIOS Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................70
BIOS Menu 9: Remote Access Configuration............................................................................73
BIOS Menu 10: Intel AMT Configuration ....................................................................................74
BIOS Menu 11: ACPI Configuration............................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 12: AHCI Configuration............................................................................................76
BIOS Menu 13: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu......................................................................77
BIOS Menu 14: USB Configuration.............................................................................................78
BIOS Menu 15: PCI/PnP Configuration.......................................................................................80
BIOS Menu 16: Boot.....................................................................................................................82
BIOS Menu 17: Boot Settings Configuration.............................................................................82
BIOS Menu 18: Boot Device Priority Settings ...........................................................................84
BIOS Menu 19: Hard Disk Drives ................................................................................................85
BIOS Menu 20: Removable Drives..............................................................................................86
BIOS Menu 21: Security...............................................................................................................86
BIOS Menu 22: Chipset................................................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 23: Northbridge Chipset Configuration..................................................................88
BIOS Menu 24: Video Function Configuration ..........................................................................90
BIOS Menu 25: Southbridge Chipset Configuration.................................................................91
BIOS Menu 26: ME Subsystem Configuration...........................................................................96
BIOS Menu 27:Exit........................................................................................................................98
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Chapter
1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
PCIE-Q57A PICMG 1.3 CPU Card
Figure 1-1: PCIE-Q57A
The PCIE-Q57A PICMG 1.3 CPU card is a Socket LGA1156 32nm Intel® Core i3, Core
i5 and Core i7 processor platform. Up to two 4.0 GB 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz or
800 MHz DDR3 SDRAM DIMM are supported by the Intel® processor. The processor also
supports a PCIe x16 slot on the backplane.
The PCIE-Q57A supports two GbE interfaces through the Intel® 82578DM Ethernet PHY
(with Intel® AMT 6.0 support) and the Intel® 82583V Ethernet controller.
The integrated Intel® Q57 Express Chipset supports six SATA 3Gb/s drives and RAID 0,
1, 5, 10. Twelve USB 2.0 channels, one PCIe x4 channel and PCI channels provide
flexible expansion options. High Definition Audio (HDA) support ensures HDA devices can
be easily implemented on the PCIE-Q57A.
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1.2 Connectors
The connectors on the PCIE-Q57A are shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-2: Connectors
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1.3 Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below:
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Figure 1-3: PCIE-Q57A Dimensions (mm)
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1.3.1 External Interface Panel Dimensions
External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in 5Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)
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1.4 Data Flow
5Figure 1-5 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components
installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter.
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Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram
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1.5 Technical Specifications
PCIE-Q57A technical specifications are listed in table below.
Specification PCIE-Q57A
Form Factor
Socket
CPU Supported
Express Chipset
Memory
Audio
LAN
Super I/O
BIOS
Watchdog Timer
PICMG 1.3
LGA1156
32 nm Socket LGA1156 Intel® Core i3 processor
32 nm Socket LGA1156 Intel® Core i5 processor
32 nm Socket LGA1156 Intel® Core i7 processor
Intel® Q57
Two 240-pin 800/1066/1333 MHz 4.0 GB (max.) DDR3 SDRAM
DIMM supported (system max. 8 GB)
Support 7.1 channel HD Audio kit with Realtek ALC888 codec
One Intel® 82578DM PCIe GbE PHY with iAMT 6.0 (LAN2)
One Intel® 82583V PCIe GbE controller (LAN1)
ITE IT8718F
AMI BIOS label
Software programmable supports 1~2 55 sec. system reset
Expansion
PCIe
PCI
I/O Interface Connectors
Audio Connector
Display
Ethernet
Serial Ports
Support one PCIe x16 slot on backplane
Support one PCIe x4 slot on backplane
Support up to four PCI slots on backplane
One internal audio connector (10-pin header)
One VGA port
Two RJ-45 GbE port
Two RS-232 via two 10-pin header connectors
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Specification PCIE-Q57A
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USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
Infrared
Parallel Port
Digital I/O
Keyboard/Mouse
Fan
Storage
Serial ATA
FDD
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply
Power Connector
Two external USB ports
Eight internal USB ports via four 8-pin header connector
Four USB ports via backplane
One infrared connector
One internal 26-pin parallel port connector
One 8-bit digital I/O connector (4-bit input, 4-bit output)
One 6-pin wafer connector
Two 4-pin wafer connectors
Six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
One 34-pin floppy disk drive connector
ATX power supported
One internal 4-pin power connector for power supply
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature
Humidity
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Weight GW
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications
3.3V@0.89A, 5V@4.62A , 12V@0.51A, Vcore_12V@4.35A,
5VSB@0.14A (3.3 GHz Intel® Core™ i5 660M CPU with two
1066 MHz 2 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 DIMM)
0ºC ~ 60ºC (requires cooler and silicone heat sink paste)
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
338 mm x 126 mm
1100g
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Chapter
2
2 Unpacking
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2.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING!
Static electricity can destroy certain electronics. Make sure to follow the
ESD precautions to prevent damage to the product, and injury to the
user.
Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines:
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing an anti-static wristband can prevent
electrostatic discharge.
Self-grounding: Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge
any excess static buildup.
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Use an anti-static pad: When configuring any circuit board, place it on an
anti-static mat.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the
motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling.
2.2 Unpacking Precautions
When the PCIE-Q57A is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the antistatic guidelines above.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.
Make sure all the packing list items are present.
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2.3 Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do
not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the
PCIE-Q57A was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative
directly by sending an email to
The PCIE-Q57A is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 PCIE-Q57A CPU card
6
1
SATA cable
(P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
Dual RS-232 cable
(P/N: 19800-000051-RS)
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1
1
1 Utility CD
Dual USB cable (with bracket)
(P/N: CB-USB02-RS)
Mini jumper pack (2.54mm)
(P/N:33100-000079-RS)
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2.3.1 Optional Items
The PCIE-Q57A can be shipped with the following optional components:
Item and Part Number Image
Audio kit_ 7.1 Channel
(P/N: AC-KIT-888HD-R10)
CPU cooler
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(P/N: CF-1156A-R10)
FDD cable
(P/N: 32200-000017-RS)
KB/MS cable
(P/N: 19800-000075-RS)
Parallel port cable
(P/N:19800-000049-RS)
SATA power cable
(P/N: 32102-000100-100-RS)
(P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS)
4-port USB cable
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(P/N: CB-USB14-RS)
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Chapter
3
3 Connectors
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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors.
3.1.1 PCIE-Q57A Layout
The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers.
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Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations
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3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
The table below lists all the connectors on the board.
Connector Type Label
+12V ATX power supply connector 4-pin Molex power connector CPU12V1
Audio kit connector 10-pin header J_AUDIO1
Battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT1
DDR3 DIMM socket 240-pin socket DIMM1
DDR3 DIMM socket 240-pin socket DIMM2
Digital I/O connector 10-pin header DIO1
Fan connector (CPU) 4-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
Fan connector (CPU) 4-pin wafer CPU_FAN2
Floppy disk drive connector 34-pin box header FDD1
Front panel connector 14-pin header F_PANEL1
Infrared connector 5-pin header IR1
Keyboard and mouse connector 6-pin wafer KB/MS1
Parallel port connector 26-pin box header LPT1
SATA drive connector (1) 7-pin SATA SATA1
SATA drive connector (2) 7-pin SATA SATA2
SATA drive connector (3) 7-pin SATA SATA3
SATA drive connector (4) 7-pin SATA SATA4
SATA drive connector (5) 7-pin SATA SATA5
SATA drive connector (6) 7-pin SATA SATA6
Serial port connector (RS-232) 10-pin header COM1
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Serial port connector (RS-232) 10-pin header COM2
SPI Flash connector 8-pin header JSPI1
USB connector (1) 8-pin header USB1
USB connector (2) 8-pin header USB2
USB connector (3) 8-pin header USB3
USB connector (4) 8-pin header USB4
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
The table below lists the connectors on the external I/O panel.
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Connector Type Label
Ethernet connector RJ-45 LAN1
Ethernet connector RJ-45 LAN2
USB port USB port USB_C1
USB port USB port USB_C2
VGA port connector 15-pin female VGA1
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
The section describes all of the connectors on the PCIE-Q57A.
3.2.1 12V Power Connector
CN Label: CPU12V1
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CN T ype:
CN Location: See
4-pin Molex power connector (1x4)
Figure 3-2
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CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3
The connector supports the 12V power supply.
Figure 3-2: CPU 12V Power Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 GND
3 +12V 4 +12V
Table 3-3: CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts
3.2.2 Audio Kit Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
This connector connects to an external audio kit.
J_AUDIO1
10-pin header (2x5)
See
See
Figure 3-3
Table 3-4
Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 ACZ_SYNC 2 ACZ_BITCLK
3 ACZ_SDOUT 4 ACZ_PCBEEP
5 ACZ_SDIN 6 ACZ_RST#
7 ACZ_VCC 8 ACZ_GND
9 ACZ_12V 10 ACZ_GND
Table 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts
3.2.3 Digital I/O Connector
CN Label: DIO1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
10-pin header (2x5)
Figure 3-4
See
Table 3-5
See
The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.
The digital I/O provides 4-bit output and 4-bit input.
Figure 3-4: Digital I/O Connector Locations
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 2 VCC
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3 Output 3 4 Output 2
5 Output 1 6 Output 0
7 Input 3 8 Input 2
9 Input 1 10 Input 0
Table 3-5: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts
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3.2.4 Fan Connector (CPU)
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan.
Figure 3-5: CPU Fan Connector Location
CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2
4-pin wafer (1x4)
Figure 3-5
See
Table 3-6
See
Pin Description
1 GROUND
2 +12V
3 Rotation Signal
4 PWM Control Signal
Table 3-6: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts
3.2.5 Floppy Disk Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The floppy disk connector is connected to a floppy disk drive.
FDD1
34-pin header (2x17)
Figure 3-6
See
Table 3-7
See
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Figure 3-6: Floppy Disk Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 REDUCE WRITE
3 GND 4 N/C
5 N/C 6 N/C
7 GND 8 INDEX#
9 GND 10 MOTOR ENABLE A#
11 GND 12 DRIVE SELECT B#
13 GND 14 DRIVE SELECT A#
15 GND 16 MOTOR ENABLE B#
17 GND 18 DIRECTION#
19 GND 20 STEP#
21 GND 22 WRITE DATA#
23 GND 24 WRITE GATE#
25 GND 26 TRACK 0#
27 GND 28 WRITE PROTECT#
29 GND 30 READ DATA#
31 GND 32 SIDE 1 SELECT#
33 GND 34 DISK CHANGE#
Table 3-7: Floppy Disk Pinouts
3.2.6 Front Panel Connector
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CN Label:
CN Type:
F_PANEL1
14-pin header (2x7)
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CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Figure 3-7
See
Table 3-8
See
The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and
controls the motherboard. These indicators and switches include:
Power button
Reset
Power LED
HDD LED
Speaker
Figure 3-7: Front Panel Connector Location
FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION
Power LED
Power Button
Table 3-8: Front Panel Connector Pinouts
1 +5V 2 +5V
3 N/C 4 N/C
5 GROUND 6 N/C
7 PWR_BTN+
9 PWR_BTN- 10 N/C
11 +5V 12 RESET- HDD LED
13 HDD_LED-
Speaker
8 Speaker
Reset
14 GROUND
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3.2.7 Infrared Interface Connector
CN Label: IR1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
5-pin header (1x5)
Figure 3-8
See
Table 3-9
See
The infrared connector attaches to an infrared receiver for use with remote controls.
Figure 3-8: Infrared Connector Location
Pin Description
1 VCC
2 NC
3 IR-RX
4 GND
5 IR-TX
Table 3-9: Infrared Connector Pinouts
3.2.8 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
CN Label: KB/MS1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The keyboard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a
PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
6-pin wafer (1x6)
Figure 3-9
See
Table 3-10
See
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Figure 3-9: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location
Pin Description
1 +5 VCC
2 Mouse Data
3 Mouse Clock
4 Keyboard Data
5 Keyboard Clock
6 GROUND
Table 3-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts
3.2.9 Parallel Port Connector
CN Label: LPT1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The parallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some other
parallel port device such as a printer.
26-pin box header
Figure 3-10
See
Table 3-11
See
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Figure 3-10: Parallel Port Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 STROBE# 14 AUTO FORM FEED #
2 DATA0 15 ERROR#
3 DATA1 16 INITIALIZE#
4 DATA2 17 PRINTER SELECT LN#
5 DATA3 18 GND
6 DATA4 19 GND
7 DATA5 20 GND
8 DATA6 21 GND
9 DATA7 22 GND
10 ACKNOWLEDGE# 23 GND
11 BUSY 24 GND
12 PAPER EMPTY 25 GND
13 PRINTER SELECT
Table 3-11: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts
3.2.10 SATA Drive Connectors
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
SA TA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5 and SATA6
7-pin SATA drive connectors
5Figure 3-11
See
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CN Pinouts:
5Table 3-12
See
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The six SATA 3Gb/s drive connectors are each connected to a SATA 3Gb/s drive. The
SATA 3Gb/s drives transfer data at speeds as high as 3.0 Gb/s.
Figure 3-11: SATA Drive Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 TX+
3 TX4 GND
5 RX6 RX+
7 GND
Table 3-12: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts
3.2.11 Serial Port Connectors (RS-232)
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
COM1 and COM2
10-pin header (2x5)
5Figure 3-12
See
6Table 3-13
See
These connectors provide RS-232 communications.
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Figure 3-12: COM Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Data Carrier Direct (DCD) 2 Data Set Ready (DSR)
3 Receive Data (RXD) 4 Request To Send (RTS)
5 Transmit Data (TXD) 6 Clear To Send (CTS)
7 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 8 Ring Indicator (RI)
9 Ground (GND) 10 N/C
Table 3-13: COM Connector Pinouts
3.2.12 SPI Flash Connector
CN Label: JSPI1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 8-pin SPI Flash connector is used to flash the BIOS.
8-pin header (2x4)
See Figure 3-13
See Table 3-14
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Figure 3-13: SPI Flash Connector
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 2 CE#
3 SO 4 N/C
5 GND 6 CLOCK
7 SI 8 N/C
Table 3-14: SPI Flash Connector
3.2.13 USB Connectors
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The USB connectors connect to USB devices. Each pin header provides two USB ports.
USB1, USB2, USB3 and USB4
8-pin header (2x4)
See Figure 3-14
See Table 3-15
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Figure 3-14: USB Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 2 GND
3 DATA- 4 DATA+
5 DATA+ 6 DATA7 GND 8 VCC
Table 3-15: USB Port Connector Pinouts
3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
6Figure 3-15 shows the PCIE-Q57A external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel.
The PCIE-Q57A EPIC panel consists of the following:
2 x Ethernet connectors
2 x USB connectors
1 x VGA connector
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Figure 3-15: PCIE-Q57A External Peripheral Interface Connector
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3.3.1 Ethernet Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
LAN1 and LAN2
RJ-45
6Figure 3-15
See
6Table 3-16
See
The PCIE-Q57A is equipped with two built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. Each controller
can connect to the LAN through one RJ-45 LAN connector.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 TRD1P0 5 TRD1P2
2 TRD1N0 6 TRD1N2
3. TRD1P1 7 TRD1P3
4. TRD1N1 8 TRD1N3
Table 3-16: LAN Pinouts
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yello w. The green
LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the speed. See
6Table
3-17.
Speed LED Activity/Link LED
STATUS
Off 10 Mbps connection Off No link
Green 100 Mbps connection Yellow Linked
Orange 1 Gbps connection Blinking TX/RX activity
DESCRIPTION STATUS DESCRIPTION
Table 3-17: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs
Figure 3-16: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
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3.3.2 USB Connectors
CN Label: USB_C1 and USB_C2
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CN T ype:
CN Location: See
CN Pinouts: See
The PCIE-Q57A has two external USB 2.0 ports. The ports connect to both USB 2.0 and
USB 1.1 devices.
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC
2 DATA3 DATA+
4 GROUND
Table 3-18: USB Port Connector Pinouts
3.3.3 VGA Connector
CN Label:
USB port
6Figure 3-15
6Table 3-18
VGA1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
15-pin Female
6Figure 3-15
See
6Figure 3-17 and 6Table 3-19
See
The PCIE-Q57A has a single 15-pin female connector for connectivity to standard display
devices.
Figure 3-17: VGA Connector
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 RED 9 VGAVCC
2 GREEN 10 GROUND
3 BLUE 11 NC
4 NC 12 DDCDAT
5 GROUND 13 HSYNC
6 GROUND 14 VSYNC
7 GROUND 15 DDCCLK
8 GROUND
Table 3-19: VGA Connector Pinouts
NOTE:
The Intel® HD Graphics is NOT integrated in all the Intel® Core™ i7 Desktop
processor family and Intel® Core™ i5-700 series processor. An additional
graphic card must be installed in order to support display output. Otherwise,
the display will show “No display output” when connected to the on-board
VGA port.
The following table lists all Intel® Core™ i5 and i3 family processors that
support Intel® HD Graphics:
Intel® Core™ i5-650
Intel® Core™ i5-655
Intel® Core™ i5-660
Intel® Core™ i5-680
Intel® Core™ i3-530
Intel® Core™ i3-540
Intel® Core™ i5-661
Intel® Core™ i5-670
Reference Intel® Core
http://ark.intel.com/ProductCollection.aspx?familyID=43129&MarketSegment=DT
Intel® Core
http://ark.intel.com/ProductCollection.aspx?familyID=42912&MarketSegment=DT
Intel® Core
http://ark.intel.com/ProductCollection.aspx?familyID=28037&MarketSegment=DT
i3 Desktop CPU:
i5 Desktop CPU:
i7 Desktop CPU:
Intel® Core™ i3-550
Intel® Core™ i3-560
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4
4 Installation
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4.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
PCIE-Q57A may result in permanent damage to the PCIE-Q57A and
severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the PCIE-Q57A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the PCIE-Q57A, or any other electrical component is handled, the
following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding:- Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the PCIE-Q57A, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
PCIE-Q57A.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
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4.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before the PCIE-Q57A is installed. All
installation notices pertaining to the installation of the PCIE-Q57A
should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions
may lead to severe damage of the PCIE-Q57A and injury to the person
installing the motherboard.
4.2.1 Installation Notices
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WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully
followed in order to prevent damage to the PCIE-Q57A, PCIE-Q57A
components and injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
o The user manual provides a complete description of the PCIE-Q57A
installation instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
o Electronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the PCIE-Q57A o n an antistatic pad:
o When installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
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Turn all power to the PCIE-Q57A off:
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o When working with the PCIE-Q57A, make sure that it is disconnected
from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during the installation of the PCIE-Q57A DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
4.3 Unpacking
When the PCIE-Q57A is unpacked, please check all the unpacking list items listed in
Chapter 3 are indeed present. If any of the unpacking list items are not available please
contact the PCIE-Q57A vendor reseller/vendor where the PCIE-Q57A was purchased or
contact an IEI sales representative.
4.4 CPU, CPU Cooling Kit and Memory Installation
WARNING:
A CPU should never be turned on without the specified cooling kit
being installed. If the cooling kit (heat sink and fan) is not properly
installed and the system turned on, permanent damage to the CPU,
PCIE-Q57A and other electronic components attached to the system
may be incurred. Running a CPU without a cooling kit may also result
in injury to the user.
The CPU, CPU cooling kit and DIMM are the most critical components of the PCIE-Q57A.
If one of these component is not installed the PCIE-Q57A cannot run.
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4.4.1 Socket LGA1156 CPU Installation
WARNING:
CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the
CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU
is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly
installed.
DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU. When handling the
CPU, only hold it on the sides.
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CAUTION:
Intel® Core™ i7-900 processor series uses LGA1366 socket and
support Intel® X58 Chipset. Only Intel® Core™ i7-800 processor
series of the Intel® Core™ i7 processor family can be installed into the
on-board LGA1156 socket of the PCIE-Q57A.
To install the CPU, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Disengage the load lever by pressing the lever down and slightly outward to
clear the retention tab. Fully open the lever. See
Figure 4-1.
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Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever
Step 2: Open the socket and remove the protec tive cover. The black protective
cover can be removed by pulling up on the tab labeled "Remove". See
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover
Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the
socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with
compressed air.
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Step 4: Orientate the CPU properly. The contact array should be facing the CPU
socket.
Step 5: Correctly position the CPU. Match the Pin 1 mark with the cut edge on the
CPU socket.
Step 6: Align the CPU pins. Locate pin 1 and the two orientation notches on the CPU.
Carefully match the two orientation notches on the CPU with the socket
alignment keys.
Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are
properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly. See
Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1156 CPU
Step 8: Close the CPU socket. Close the load plate and pull the load lever back a little
to have the load plate be able to secure to the knob. Engage the load lever by
pushing it back to its original position (
resistance, but will not require extreme pressure.
Figure 4-4). There will be some
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Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1156
Step 9: Connect the 12 V power to the board. Connect the 12 V power from the power
supply to the board. Step 0:
4.4.2 Socket LGA1156 Cooling Kit Installation
An IEI Socket LGA1156 CPU cooling kit can be purchased separately. (See Chapter 3)
The cooling kit comprises a CPU heat sink and a cooling fan.
WARNING:
Do not wipe off (accidentally or otherwise) the pre-sprayed layer of
thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. The thermal paste
between the CPU and the heat sink is important for optimum heat
dissipation.
To install the cooling kit, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: A cooling kit bracket is pre-installed on the rear of the CPU card. See
4-5.
Figure
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Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit Support Bracket
Step 2: Place the cooling kit onto the socket LGA1156 CPU. Make sure the CPU
cable can be properly routed when the cooling kit is installed.
Step 3: Mount the cooling kit. Gently place the cooling kit on top of the CPU. Make
sure the four threaded screws on the corners of the cooling kit properly pass
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through the holes of the cooling kit bracket.
Step 4: Secure the cooling kit by fastening the four retention screws of the cooling kit.
Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector
on the PCIE-Q57A. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips
and fan blades.Step 0:
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4.4.3 DIMM Installation
To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6: DIMM Installation
Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as
they can. See
Step 2: Align the DIMM with the socket. Align the DIMM so the notch on the memory
lines up with the notch on the memory socket. See
Step 3: Insert the DIMM. Once aligned, press down until the DIMM is properly seated.
Clip the two handles into place. See
Step 4: Removing a DIMM. To remove a DIMM, push both handles outward. The
memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6.
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4.5 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an
electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal
pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a
plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect
them. To CLOSE/SHORT a jumper means
connecting the pins of the jumper with the plastic
clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the
plastic clip from a jumper.
Before the PCIE-Q57A is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance
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Figure 4-7: Jumper Locations
with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the PCIE-Q57A are listed in
6Table 4-1.
Description Type Label
Clear CMOS 3-pin header J_CMOS1
Table 4-1: Jumpers
4.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
If the PCIE-Q57A fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper
clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper
J_CMOS1
3-pin header (1x3)
6Table 4-2
See
6Figure 4-8
See
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cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1
and 2.
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If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault
may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the
following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in
Clear CMOS Description
Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup Default
Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS Setup
6Table 4-2.
Table 4-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in 6Figure 4-8 below.
Figure 4-8: Clear CMOS Jumper
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4.6 Chassis Installation
4.6.1 Airflow
WARNING:
Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard
components. The chassis in which the PCIE-Q57A must have air vents
to allow cool air to move into the system and hot air to move out.
The PCIE-Q57A must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing
airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual power supply
unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow through the board
surface.
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4.6.2 CPU Card Installation
To install the CPU card onto the backplane, carefully align the CPU card edge connector
with the CPU card socket on the backplane. To do this, please refer to the reference
material that came with the backplane. Next, secure the CPU card to the chassis. To do
this, please refer to the reference material that came with the chassis.
4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors
4.7.1 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket
The dual RS-232 cable slot connector consists of two connectors attached to two
independent cables. Each cable is then attached to a D-sub 9 male connector that is
mounted onto a slot. To install the dual RS-232 cable, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the RS-232 connectors are shown in
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Chapter 3.
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Step 2: Insert the cable connectors. Insert one con nector into each serial port box
headers. See
connector can only be installed in one direction.
Figure 4-9. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures the
Figure 4-9: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation
Step 3: Secure the bracket. The dual RS-232 connector has two D-sub 9 male
connectors secured on a bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please
refer to the reference material that came with the chassis. Step 0:
4.7.2 SATA Drive Connection
The PCIE-Q57A is shipped with two SATA drive cables and one SATA drive power cable.
To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Press the clip on the connector at the end of the
SATA cable and insert the cable connector into the on-board SATA drive
connector. See
Figure 4-10.
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Figure 4-10: SATA Drive Cable Connection
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Step 3: Connect the cable to the SAT A disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See
Step 4: Connect the SATA power cable. Connect the SA TA power connector to the
back of the SATA drive. See
Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11.
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Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection
4.7.3 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket
The PCIE-Q57A is shipped with a dual port USB 2.0 cable. To connect the USB cable
connector, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in
Chapter 3.
WARNING:
If the USB pins are not properly aligned, the USB device can burn out.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Th e cable has two connectors. Correctly align pin 1on
each cable connector with pin 1 on the PCIE-Q57A USB connector.
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Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable conn ectors are properly aligned
with the USB connectors on the PCIE-Q57A, connect the cable connectors to
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the on-board connectors. See
Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12: Dual USB Cable Connection
Step 4: Attach the bracket to the chassis. The USB 2.0 connectors are attached to a
bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please refer to the installation
instructions that came with the chassis.Step 0:
4.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection
The following external peripheral devices can be connected to the external peripheral
interface connectors.
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RJ-45 Ethernet cable connectors
USB devices
VGA monitors
To install these devices, connect the corresponding cable connector from the actual
device to the corresponding PCIE-Q57A external peripheral interface connector making
sure the pins are properly aligned.
4.8.1 LAN Connection
There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection
to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow
the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown
in Chapter 4.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of
the RJ-45 connectors on the PCIE-Q57A. See
Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13: LAN Connection
Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. Step 0:
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4.8.2 USB Device Connection (Single Connector)
There are two external USB 2.0 connectors. Both connectors are perpendicular to the
PCIE-Q57A. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions
below.
Step 1: Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown
in Chapter 4.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the USB device connector with one of the
connectors on the PCIE-Q57A. See
Figure 4-14.
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Figure 4-14: USB Device Connection
Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device
connector into the on-board connector. Step 0:
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4.8.3 VGA Monitor Connection
The PCIE-Q57A has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface
panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect a monitor
to the PCIE-Q57A, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen
cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.
Step 3: Insert the VGA connector. Once the connectors are properly aligned with the
insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
PCIE-Q57A. See
Figure 4-15: VGA Connector
6Figure 4-15.
Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA
monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either
side of the connector. Step 0:
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4.9 Software Installation
All the drivers for the PCIE-Q57A are on the CD that came with the system. To install the
drivers, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive connected to the system.
NOTE:
If the installation program doesn't start automatically:
Click "Start->My Computer->CD Drive->autorun.exe"
Step 2: The driver main menu appears (Figure 4-16).
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Figure 4-16: Introduction Screen
Step 3: Click PCIE-Q57A.
Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (
Figure 4-17).
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Figure 4-17: Available Drivers
Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu. Step 0:
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Chapter
5
5 BIOS Screens
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5.1 Introduction
The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to
certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed.
5.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
1. Press the D
2. Press the D
appears on the screen. 0.
If the message disappears before the D
again.
ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP” message
ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try
5.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
keys are shown in.
Key Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
SC to quit. Navigation
Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -Exit current page and return to Main Menu
F1 key General help, only for St atus Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
F2 key Load previous values.
F3 key Load optimized defaults
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Key Function
F4 key Save all the CMOS changes
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
5.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
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possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS
defaults. Use the jumper described in Chapter 5.
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main – Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced – Changes the advanced system settings.
Chipset – Changes the chipset settings.
Boot – Changes the system boot configuration.
Security – Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Save & Exit – Selects exit options and loads default settings
SC or
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The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
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5.2 Main
The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
System Overview
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AMIBIOS
Version :08.00.15
Build Date :04/06/10
ID: :B147MR1E
Processor
Intel® Celeron® CPU G1101 @ 2/27GHz
Speed :2266MHz
Count :1
System Memory
Size :888MB
System Time [14:20:27]
System Time [Tue 05/06/2008]
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Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select a
field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 1: Main
System Overview
The System Overvie w lists a brief summary of different system components. Th e fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
o Type: Names the currently installed processor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
o Size: Lists memory size
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The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
System Date [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
5.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices
through the following sub-menus:
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WARNING!
Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system
to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with
the hardware.
CPU Configuration (see Section 5.3.1)
IDE Configuration (see Section
Floppy Configuration (see Section
Super IO Configuration (see Section
Hardware Health Configuration (see Section
Remote Access Configuration (see Section
Intel AMT Configuration (see Section
ACPI Configuration (see Section
AHCI Configuration (see Section
USB Configuration (see Section
5.3.2)
5.3.3)
5.3.4)
5.3.5)
5.3.6)
5.3.7)
5.3.8)
5.3.9)
5.3.10)
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Advanced Settings
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WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause
system to malfunction
> CPU Configuration
> IDE Configuration
> Floppy Configuration
> SuperIO Configuration
> Hardware Health Configuration
> Remote Access Configuration
> Intel AMT Configuration
> ACPI Configuration
> AHCI Configuration
> USB Configuration
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BIOS Menu 2: Advanced
Configure CPU
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.3.1 CPU Configuration
Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications
and configure the CPU.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Configure Advanced CPU Settings
Module Version – 01.08
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Manufacturer :Intel
Intel® Celeron® CPU G1101 @ 2.27GHz
Frequency :2.26GHz
BCLK Speed :133MHz
Cache L1 : 128 KB
Cache L2 : 512 KB
Cache L3 : 2048 KB
Ratio Status : Unlocked (Min:09, Max:17)
Ratio Actual Value: 17
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BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:
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Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer
Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used
Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed
BCLK Speed: Lists the BCLK speed
Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
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5.3.2 IDE Configuration
Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration
of the IDE devices installed in the system.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
IDE Configuration
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Mirrored IDER Configuration [Disabled]
Configure SATA as [IDE]
SATA#1 IDE configuration [Enhanced]
SATA#2 IDE configuration [Enhanced]
> Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
> Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
> Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]
IDE
RAID
AHCI
Disabled
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration
Configure S ATA as [IDE]
Use the Configure SATA as option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices.
IDE DEFAULT
RAID
AHCI
Disabled
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Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device.
Configures SATA devices as normal RAID device.
Configures SATA devices as normal AHCI device.
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SATA# IDE Configurations [Enhanced]
Use the SATA# IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.
Compatible
Enhanced DEFAULT
IDE Master and IDE Slave
When entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. BIOS displays the
status of the auto detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices are detected and are
shown in the IDE Configuration menu:
Primary IDE Master
Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in
compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will
replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports
up to 4 storage devices.
Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in
Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA
channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6
storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this
mode.
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
Fourth IDE Master
The IDE Configuration menu (
IDE devices installed in the system. If an IDE device is detected, and one of the above
listed four BIOS configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in
Section
5.3.2.1 appear.
BIOS Menu 4) allows changes to the configurations for the
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave
Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and
secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Primary IDE Master
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Device :Not Detected
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
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BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration
Auto-Detected Drive Parameters
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elect the type of device
connected to the system
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically
detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed
as follows:
Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)
Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select
Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer
Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addre ssing ) is a method
of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not.
Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the
amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per
interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB
per interrupt.
PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device.
Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is
supported.
Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
S.M.A.R.T.: Indicates whether or not the Self-Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology protocol is supported.
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32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer.
Type [Auto]
Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from
after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete.
Not Installed
Auto DEFAULT
CD/DVD
ARMD
BIOS is prevented from searching for an IDE disk
drive on the specified channel.
The BIOS auto detects the IDE disk drive type
attached to the specified channel. This setting should
be used if an IDE hard disk drive is attached to the
specified channel.
The CD/DVD option specifies that an IDE CD-ROM
drive is attached to the specified IDE channel. The
BIOS does not attempt to search for other types of
IDE disk drives on the specified channel.
This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media
Device. These include, but are not limited to:
ZIP
LS-120
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical
Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the
maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
Disabled
Auto DEFAULT
BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on
the specified channel.
BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified
channel.
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Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]
Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the
device supports multi-sector transfers.
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Disabled
Auto DEFAULT
PIO Mode [Auto]
Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing
cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode
increases, the cycle time decrease s.
Auto DEFAULT
0
BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector T ran sfer on the
specified channel. The data to and from the device occurs
one sector at a time.
BIOS auto detects Multi-Sector Transfer support on the
drive on the specified channel. If supported the data
transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at
a time.
BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk
drive support cannot be determined.
PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s
1
2
3
4
DMA Mode [Auto]
Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.
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PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s
PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s
PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s
PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
(This setting generally works with all hard disk drives
manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE
CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.)
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Auto DEFAULT
S.M.A.R.T [Auto]
Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts
impending drive failures. The S.M.A.R.T BIOS option enables or disables this function.
Auto DEFAULT
Disabled
Enabled
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Use the 32Bit Data Transfer BIOS option to enables or disable 32-bit data transfers.
BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE
disk drive support cannot be determined.
BIOS auto detects HDD SMART support.
Prevents BIOS from using the HDD SMART feature.
Allows BIOS to use the HDD SMART feature
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Prevents the BIOS from using 32-bit data transfers.
Allows BIOS to use 32-bit data transfers on supported
hard disk drives.
5.3.3 Floppy Configuration
Use the Floppy Configuration menu to configure the floppy disk drive connected to the
system.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Floppy Configuration
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Floppy A [1.44 MB 31/2”]
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BIOS Menu 6: Floppy Configuration
Floppy A/B
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elect the type of floppy
drive connected to the
system
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Use the Floppy A/B option to configure the floppy disk drive. Options are listed below:
Disabled
360 KB 51/4”
1.2 MB 51/4”
720 KB 31/2”
1.44 MB 31/2’
2.88 MB 31/2”
5.3.4 Super IO Configuration
Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to set or change the
configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port1 Mode [Normal]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
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BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows BIOS to select
Serial Port Base
Addresses
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address.
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4 DEFAULT
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Serial Port1 Mode [Normal]
Use the Serial Port1 Mode option to select the transmitting and receiving mode for the
first serial port.
Normal DEFAULT
No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1
Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ4
Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ4
Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 2E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ3
Serial Port 1 mode is normal
IrDA
ASK IR
Serial Port 1 mode is IrDA
Serial Port 1 mode is ASK IR
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Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the Serial Port 2 base address.
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Disabled
2F8/IRQ3 DEFAULT
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]
Use the Serial Port2 Mode option to select the Serial Port2 operational mode.
Normal DEFAULT
IrDA
ASK IR
No base address is assigned to Serial Port 2
Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ3
Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ4
Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 2E8 and the interrupt
address is IRQ3
Serial Port 2 mode is normal
Serial Port 2 mode is IrDA
Serial Port 2 mode is ASK IR
Parallel Port Address [378]
Use the Parallel Port Address option to select the parallel port base address.
Disabled
378 DEFAULT
278
3BC
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Use the Parallel Port Mode option to select the mode the parallel port operates in.
Normal DEFAULT
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No base address is assigned to the Parallel Port
Parallel Port I/O port address is 378
Parallel Port I/O port address is 278
Parallel Port I/O port address is 3BC
The normal parallel port mode is the standard mode
for parallel port operation.
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Bi-directional
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
Parallel port outputs are 8-bits long. Inputs are
accomplished by reading 4 of the 8 bits on the
status register.
The parallel port operates in the enhanced parallel
port mode (EPP). The EPP mode supports
bi-directional communication between the system
and the parallel port device and the transmission
rates between the two are much faster than the
Normal mode.
The parallel port operates in the extended
capabilities port (ECP) mode. The ECP mode
supports bi-directional communication between the
system and the parallel port device and the
transmission rates between the two are much faster
than the Normal mode
The parallel port is compatible with both ECP and
EPP devices described above
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Use the Parallel Port IRQ selection to set the parallel port interrupt address.
IRQ5
IRQ7 DEFAULT
IRQ5 is assigned as the parallel port interrupt address
IRQ7 is assigned as the parallel port interrupt address
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5.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration
The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) shows the operating
temperature, fan speeds and system voltages.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Hardware Health Configuration
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CPU_FAN2 Mode Setting [Full On Mode]
CPU_FAN1 Mode Setting [Full On Mode]
System Temperature Sensor :34ºC/93ºF
CPU Temperature Sensor :36ºC/96ºF
CPU_FAN2 Speed :N/A
CPU_FAN1 Speed :4115 RPM
VCCP :1.136 V
+1.1V :1.152 V
+3.3V :3.264 V
+5V :5.080 V
+12V :12.032 V
+1.05V :1.040 V
+1.6V(V_SM) :1.616 V
+5V_DUAL :5.080 V
VBAT :3.072 V
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Fan configuration mode
setting
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration
Mode Setting [Full On Mode]
Use the Mode Setting option to configure the second fan.
Full On Mode DEFAULT
Automatic mode
PWM Manual mode
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Fan is on all the time
The fan adjusts its speed using these settings:
Temp. Limit of OFF
Temp. Limit of Start
Fan Start PWM
Slope PWM 1
The fan spins at the speed set in:
Fan PWM control
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Temp. Limit of OFF [000]
WARNING:
CPU failure can result if this value is set too high
The fan will turn off if the temperature falls below this value.
Minimum Value: 0°C
Maximum Value: 127°C
Temp. Limit of Start [020]
WARNING:
CPU failure can result if this value is set too high
When the fan is off, it will only start when the temperature exceeds this setting.
Minimum Value: 0°C
Maximum Value: 127°C
Start PWM [070]
This is the initial speed of the fan when it first starts spinning.
PWM Minimum Mode: 0
PWM Maximum Mode: 127
Slope PWM [1 PWM]
A bigger value will increase the fan speed in big amounts. A smaller value will increase the
speed more gradually.
0 PWM
1 PWM
2 PWM
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4 PWM
8 PWM
16 PWM
32 PWM
64 PWM
CPU Fan PWM Control [070]
This value specifies the speed of the fan.
PWM Minimum Mode: 0
PWM Maximum Mode: 127
Hardware Health Monitoring
The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are
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monitored are:
System Temperatures:
o System Temperature Sensor
o CPU Temperature Sensor
Fan Speeds:
o CPU_FAN1 Speed
o CPU_FAN2 Speed
Voltages:
o VCCP
o +1.1V
o +3.3V
o +5V
o +12V
o +1.05V
o +1.6V(V_SM)
o +5V_DUAL
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o VBAT
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5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration
Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to configure remote
access parameters. The Remote Access Configuration is an AMIBIOS feature and
allows a remote host running a terminal program to display and configure the BIOS
settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
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Remote Access [Disabled]
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 9: Remote Access Configuration
Remote Access [Disabled]
Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities
of the system.
Disabled DEFAULT
Remote access is disabled.
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5.3.7 Intel AMT Configuration
The Intel AMT Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) configures the Intel® Active
Management Technology (AMT) options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Configure Intel® AMT Parameters
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Intel AMT Support [Enabled]
Unconfigure AMT/ME [Disabled]
Activate Remote Assistance [Disabled]
MEBx Ctrl+P Delay (Seconds) [ 2]
Disabled
Enabled
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 10: Intel AMT Configuration
Intel AMT Support [Enabled]
Use the Intel AMT Support option to enable or disable the Intel® AMT support.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Unconfigur e AMT/ME [Disabled]
Use the Unconfigure AMT/ME option to enable or disable the Intel® AMT and ME
unconfiguration.
Disabled DEFAULT
Enabled
The Intel® AMT function is disabled.
The Intel® AMT function is enabled.
Disable Intel® AMT and ME unconfiguration
Enable Intel® AMT and ME unconfiguration
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Activate Remote Assistance [Disabled]
Use the Activate Remote Assistance option to enable or disable the remote assistance
activation.
Disabled DEFAULT
Enabled
MEBx Ctrl+P Delay (Seconds) [2]
When booting up the PCIE-Q57A, the user can use Ctrl+P to enter the Intel®
Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx). Use the MEBx Ctrl+P Delay option to set
how long will the Ctril+P screen stay when booting up the system.
Disable the remote assistance activation
Enable the remote assistance activation
5.3.8 ACPI Configuration
The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) configures the Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
ACPI Settings
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Suspend mode [S1 (POS)]
et the ACPI state used
for System suspend
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Suspend Mode [S1(P OS)]
Use the Suspend Mode option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not
being used.
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S1 (POS) DEFAULT
S3 (STR)
5.3.9 AHCI Configuration
NOTE:
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a new programming
interface for SATA host controllers. AHCI systems do not have
master/slave designation for SATA devices, each device is treated as a
master, and hardware-assisted native command queuing.
The system enters S1(POS) sleep state. The system
appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is refreshed; the
system is running in a low power mode.
The system enters S5(POS) sleep state. The system
appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is refreshed; the
system is running in a low power mode.
Use the AHCI Settings menu (BIOS Menu 12) to report on the auto-detection of devices
connected to the onboard SATA drive connectors.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
AHCI Settings
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AHCI BIOS Support [Enabled]
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> AHCI Port0 [Not Detected]
> AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]
> AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]
> AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]
> AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]
> AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]
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BIOS Menu 12: AHCI Configuration
Enables for supporting
HCI controller operates
n AHCI mode during BIOS
control otherwise
operates in IDE mode.
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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AHCI Port n [Not Detected]
Use the AHCI Port n BIOS option to check what AHCI (Advanced Host Controller
Interface) devices are detected to a specified SATA drive connector. If a device is
detected, selecting the BIOS option, e.g. “AHCI Port 3” opens a new window.
5.3.9.1 AHCI Port n
Use the AHCI Port n configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure the drive
connected to SATA connector n.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
AHCI Port0
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Device :Not Detected
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
SATA Port0 [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T. [Enabled]
elect the type of device
connected to the system
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 13: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu
SATA Port n [Auto]
Use the SATA Port n option to enable the system to auto-detect the type of drive
connected to SATA drive connector n.
S.M.A.R.T [Enabled]
Use the S.M.A.R.T option to enable S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting
Technology) on the drive connected to SATA drive connector n.
Enabled DEFAULT
S.M.A.R.T is enabled on the drive connected to SATA
drive connector n on the system
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Disabled
S.M.A.R.T is disabled on the drive connected to SATA
drive connector n on the system
5.3.10 USB Configuration
Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 14) to read USB configuration
information and configure the USB settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
USB Configuration
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Module Version – 2.24.5-13.4
USB Devices Enabled:
2 Hubs
USB Function [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Enables USB host
controllers
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 14: USB Configuration
USB Configuration
The USB Configuration field shows the system USB configuration. The items listed are:
Module Version: x.xxxxx.xxxxx
USB Dev ices Enabled
The USB Devices Enabled field lists the USB devices that are enabled on the system
USB Functio n [Enabled]
Use the USB Function BIOS option to enable or disable USB function support.
Enabled DEFAULT
USB function support enabled
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Disabled
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard
support.
Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard does not
become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB
drivers loaded. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard
can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the system.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Auto
USB function support disabled
Legacy USB support disabled
Legacy USB support enabled
Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are
connected
USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Use the USB2.0 Controller Mode option to set the speed of the USB2.0 controller.
FullSpeed
HiSpeed DEFAULT
5.4 PCI/PnP
Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings.
WARNING!
Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS
menu may cause the system to malfunction.
The controller is capable of operating at 12 Mb/s
The controller is capable of operating at 480 Mb/s
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Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction
IRQ3 [Reserved]
IRQ4 [Reserved]
IRQ5 [Available]
IRQ7 [Reserved]
IRQ9 [Available]
IRQ10 [Available]
IRQ11 [Available]
IRQ14 [Available]
IRQ15 [Available]
DMA Channel 0 [Available]
DMA Channel 1 [Available]
DMA Channel 3 [Available]
DMA Channel 5 [Available]
DMA Channel 6 [Available]
DMA Channel 7 [Available]
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vailable: Specified IRQ
is available to be use
the PCI/PnP devices
eserved: Specified IRQ
is reserved for use by
legacy ISA devices
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 15: PCI/PnP Configuration
IRQ# [Available]
Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral
device.
Available DEFAULT
Reserved
Available IRQ addresses are:
IRQ3
IRQ4
IRQ5
The specified IRQ is available to be used by
PCI/PnP devices
The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA
devices
IRQ7
IRQ9
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IRQ10
IRQ 11
IRQ 14
IRQ 15
DMA Channel# [Available]
Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP
device.
Available DEFAULT
Reserved
Available DMA Channels are:
DM Channel 0
DM Channel 1
DM Channel 3
DM Channel 5
DM Channel 6
DM Channel 7
Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]
Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that
The specified DMA is available to be used by
PCI/PnP devices
The specified DMA is reserved for use by Legacy
ISA devices
should be reserved for legacy ISA devices.
Disabled DEFAULT
16K
32K
64K
No memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices
16 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices
32 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices
54 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices
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5.5 Boot
Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 16) to configure system boot options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Boot Settings
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
> Boot Settings Configuration
> Boot Device Priority
> Removable Drives
Configure settings
during system boot.
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 16: Boot
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration
Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 17) to configure advanced
system boot options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Boot Settings Configuration
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Quiet Boot [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Spread Spectrum Function [Disabled]
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
ecrease the time needed
to boot the system.
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Quick Boot [Enabled]
Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Quiet Boot [Enabled]
Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Keep Current]
Use the AddOn ROM Display Mode option to allow add-on ROM (read-only memory)
messages to be displayed.
Force BIOS
No POST procedures are skipped
Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease
the system boot time
Normal POST messages displayed
OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages
The system forces third party BIOS to display
during system boot.
Keep Current DEFAULT
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Use the Bootup Num-Lock BIOS option to specify if the number lock setting must be
modified during boot up.
Off
Does not enable the keyboard Number Lock automatically. To
use the 10-keys on the keyboard, press the Number Lock key
located on the upper left-hand corner of the 10-key pad. The
Number Lock LED on the keyboard lights up when the Number
Lock is engaged.
The system displays normal information during
system boot.
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On DEFAULT
Spread Spectrum Function [Disabled]
The Spread Spectrum Function option can help to improve CPU EMI issues.
Disabled DEFAULT
Enabled
Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled
automatically when the computer system boots up. This allows
the immediate use of the 10-key numeric keypad located on
the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number
Lock LED light on the keyboard is lit.
The spread spectrum mode is disabled
The spread spectrum mode is enabled
5.5.2 Boot Device Priority
Use the Boot Device Priority menu (BIOS Menu 18) to specify the boot sequence from
the available devices. The drive sequence also depends on the boot sequence in the
individual device section.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Boot Device Priority
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
> 1st Boot Device [1st Boot Device]
> 2nd Boot Device [2nd Boot Device]
> 3rd Boot Device [3rd Boot Device]
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BIOS Menu 18: Boot Device Priority Settings
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives
Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs.
Only installed hard drives are shown.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Hard Disk Drives
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> 1st Drive [Hard Drive 1]
> 2nd Drive [Hard Drive 2]
> 3rd Drive [Hard Drive 3]
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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5.5.4 Removable Drives
Use the Removable Drives menu (BIOS Menu 20) to specify the boot sequence of the
removable drives. Only connected drives are shown.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Hard Disk Drives
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> 1st Drive [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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BIOS Menu 20: Removable Drives
5.6 Security
Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 21) to set system and user passwords.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit
Security Settings
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Supervisor Password :Not Installed
User Password :Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Change Sup ervisor Password
Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The
default for this option is Not Installed. If a supervisor password must be installed, select
this field and enter the password. After the password has been added, Install appears
next to Change Supervisor Password.
Change User Password
Use the Change User Password to set or change a user password. The default for this
option is Not Installed. If a user password must be installed, select this field and enter the
password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change User
Password.
5.7 Chipset
Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 22) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge
configuration menus.
WARNING!
Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset
BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
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Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Advanced Chipset Settings
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WARNING: Setting wrong values in below section
may cause system to malfunction.
> Northbridge Configuration
> Southbridge Configuration
> ME Subsystem Configuration
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Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration
Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 23) to configure the
Northbridge chipset.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Northbridge Configuration
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB
Memory Hole [Disabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB]
IGD GTT Graphic smemory size [No VT mode, 2MB]
NB PCIE Configuration
PEG Port [Enabled]
> Video Function Configuration
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BIOS Menu 23: Northbridge Chipset Configuration
Diabled
15MB-16MB
Select Screen
↑ ↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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