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MODEL:
IMBA-Q170-i2
ATX Motherboard Supports 6th Generation LGA1151
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® CPU, Intel® Q170
Chipset, DDR4, HDMI 2.0, DVI-D, VGA, Dual Intel® PCIe GbE,
SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0, HD Audio, IPMI 2.0 and RoHS
User Manual
Rev. 1.01 – October 24, 2016
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Revision
Date Version Changes
October 24, 2016
May 24, 2016
1.01 Modified the display output spec of the DVI-D, HDMI and
iDP connectors (page
1.00 Initial release
7)
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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owners.
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Manual Conventions
WARNING
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the
equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken
seriously.
CAUTION
Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of
losing data or damaging the product.
NOTE
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical
information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions
or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes.
HOT SURFACE
This symbol indicates a hot surface that should not be touched without
taking care.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 5
1.5 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 6
1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 7
2 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 10
2.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................11
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................11
2.3 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 12
2.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 13
3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 16
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 17
3.1.1 IMBA-Q170-i2 Layout..................................................................................... 17
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 18
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 19
3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 20
3.2.1 +12V ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 20
3.2.2 Additional Power Connector ........................................................................... 21
3.2.3 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 21
3.2.4 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 23
3.2.5 Chassis Intrusion Connector............................................................................ 24
3.2.6 DDR4 DIMM Slots........................................................................................... 25
3.2.7 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 26
3.2.8 EC Debug Connector....................................................................................... 27
3.2.9 Fan Connector (CPU)...................................................................................... 28
3.2.10 Fan Connectors (System)............................................................................... 29
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3.2.11 Front Panel Audio Connector........................................................................ 30
3.2.12 Front Panel Connector.................................................................................. 31
3.2.13 I2C Connector ................................................................................................ 32
3.2.14 Internal DisplayPort Connector.................................................................... 33
3.2.15 iRIS Module Slot............................................................................................ 34
3.2.16 Keyboard and Mouse Connector................................................................... 35
3.2.17 LAN LED Connectors.................................................................................... 36
3.2.18 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 37
3.2.19 PCI Slots ........................................................................................................ 38
3.2.20 PCIe x4 Slots.................................................................................................. 38
3.2.21 PCIe x8 Slots.................................................................................................. 39
3.2.22 PCIe Mini Slot................................................................................................ 40
3.2.23 Power Button ................................................................................................. 41
3.2.24 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector ........................................................................ 42
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3.2.25 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232..................................................................... 43
3.2.26 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232/422/485 ...................................................... 44
3.2.27 SMBus Connector .......................................................................................... 46
3.2.28 SPI Flash Connector...................................................................................... 47
3.2.29 SPI Flash Connector, EC............................................................................... 48
3.2.30 TPM Connector.............................................................................................. 49
3.2.31 USB 2.0 Connectors....................................................................................... 50
3.2.32 USB 3.0 Connector ........................................................................................ 51
3.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 52
3.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 52
3.3.2 Ethernet and USB 3.0 Connectors................................................................... 53
3.3.3 HDMI Connector............................................................................................. 54
3.3.4 Keyboard/Mouse and USB 2.0 Connectors..................................................... 55
3.3.5 VGA and DVI-D Connectors............................................................................ 56
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 58
4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 59
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 59
4.3 SOCKET LGA1151 CPU INSTALLATION ................................................................... 61
4.4 SOCKET LGA1151 COOLING KIT INSTALLATION ..................................................... 64
4.5 DIMM INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 66
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4.6 IRIS MODULE INSTALLATION................................................................................... 67
4.7 FULL-SIZE PCIE MINI CARD INSTALLATION ............................................................. 68
4.8 HALF-SIZE PCIE MINI CARD INSTALLATION............................................................. 70
4.9 USB 3.0 EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION............................................................... 71
4.10 PCIE MINI AND MSATA EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION..................................... 72
4.11 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION....................................................................................... 74
4.11.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting.......................................................................... 74
4.11.2 Clearing CMOS.............................................................................................. 75
4.11.3 Switching BIOS .............................................................................................. 76
4.11.4 Flexible I/O Configuration............................................................................. 77
4.11.5 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper.................................................. 78
4.11.6 mSATA Setup .................................................................................................. 79
4.11.7 USB Power Selection ..................................................................................... 80
4.12 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS...................................................... 80
4.12.1 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................. 80
4.13 ADDING USB 3.0 DRIVERS TO A WINDOWS 7 INSTALLATION IMAGE...................... 82
4.14 INTEL
®
AMT SETUP PROCEDURE........................................................................... 84
4.15 IPMI SETUP PROCEDURE ....................................................................................... 85
4.15.1 Managed System Hardware Setup ................................................................. 85
4.15.2 Using the IEI iMAN Web GUI........................................................................ 85
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 88
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 89
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 89
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 89
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 90
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes.............................................. 90
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 91
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 91
5.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 93
5.3.1 T rusted Computing........................................................................................... 94
5.3.2 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 95
5.3.3 AMT Configuration.......................................................................................... 96
5.3.4 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 97
5.3.4.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 98
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5.3.4.2 Serial Port 1 Configuration....................................................................... 98
5.3.4.3 Serial Port 2 Configuration....................................................................... 99
5.3.4.4 Serial Port 3 Configuration..................................................................... 100
5.3.4.5 Parallel Port Configuration..................................................................... 104
5.3.5 iWDD H/W Monitor....................................................................................... 106
5.3.5.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration.............................................................. 107
5.3.6 RTC Wake Settings......................................................................................... 108
5.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection.....................................................................110
5.3.7.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings......................................................113
5.3.8 CPU Configuration.........................................................................................114
5.3.9 SATA Configuration.........................................................................................116
5.3.10 NVMe Configuration.....................................................................................117
5.3.11 USB Configuration........................................................................................118
5.3.12 iEi Feature....................................................................................................119
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5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 120
5.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .................................................................. 121
5.4.1.1 Graphics Configuration........................................................................... 122
5.4.1.2 PEG Port Configuration.......................................................................... 123
5.4.1.3 Memory Configuration ........................................................................... 124
5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration .................................................................................. 125
5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration..................................................................... 126
5.4.2.2 HD Audio Configuration......................................................................... 130
5.5 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 131
5.6 BOOT...................................................................................................................... 132
5.7 SAVE & EXIT .......................................................................................................... 134
5.8 SERVER MGMT....................................................................................................... 135
5.8.1 System Event Log........................................................................................... 135
5.8.2 BMC Network Configuration......................................................................... 137
6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 139
6.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 140
6.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 140
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE............................................................................ 142
B PRODUCT DISPOSAL............................................................................................ 144
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C BIOS OPTIONS........................................................................................................ 146
D TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 150
E DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 154
E.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 155
E.2 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLE 1.......................................................................... 156
E.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLE 2.......................................................................... 156
F WATCHDOG TIMER............................................................................................... 157
G INTEL® MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER......................................................... 160
G.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 161
G.1.1 Precautions.................................................................................................... 161
G.2 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS....................................................................................... 162
G.3 ACCESSING THE INTEL® MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER ......................................... 162
G.4 INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM TO THE RAID ARRAY.................................. 163
H HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE....................................................... 164
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: IMBA-Q170-i2...............................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Connectors ..................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: IMBA-Q170-i2 Dimensions (mm) ...............................................................................5
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram......................................................................................................6
Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors .............................................................................17
Figure 3-2: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinout Location ........................................................20
Figure 3-3: Additional Power Connector Location....................................................................21
Figure 3-4: ATX Power Connector Location..............................................................................22
Figure 3-5: Battery Connector Location.....................................................................................23
Figure 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location...................................................................24
Figure 3-7: DDR4 DIMM Slot Locations......................................................................................25
Figure 3-8: Digital I/O Connector Location ................................................................................26
Figure 3-9: EC Debug Connector Location................................................................................27
Figure 3-10: CPU Fan Connector Location................................................................................28
Figure 3-11: System Fan Connector Locations.........................................................................29
Figure 3-12: Front Panel Audio Connector Location................................................................30
Figure 3-13: Front Panel Connector Location ...........................................................................31
Figure 3-14: I2C Connector Location ..........................................................................................32
Figure 3-15: Internal DisplayPort Connector Location.............................................................33
Figure 3-16: iRIS Module Slot Location......................................................................................34
Figure 3-17: Keyboard and Mouse Connector Location...........................................................35
Figure 3-18: LAN LED Connector Locations .............................................................................36
Figure 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Location..........................................................................37
Figure 3-20: PCI Slot Locations ..................................................................................................38
Figure 3-21: PCIe x4 Slot Locations ...........................................................................................39
Figure 3-22: PCIe x8 Slot Locations ...........................................................................................39
Figure 3-23: PCIe Mini Slot Location..........................................................................................40
Figure 3-24: Power Button Location...........................................................................................42
Figure 3-25: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Locations..............................................................43
Figure 3-26: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location................................................................44
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Figure 3-27: RS-232/422/485 Connector Location.....................................................................45
Figure 3-28: SMBus Connector Location...................................................................................46
Figure 3-29: SPI Flash Connector Location...............................................................................47
Figure 3-30: SPI EC Flash Connector Location.........................................................................48
Figure 3-31: TPM Connector Location........................................................................................49
Figure 3-32: USB 2.0 Connector Pinout Locations...................................................................50
Figure 3-33: USB 3.0 Connector Location .................................................................................51
Figure 3-34: External Peripheral Interface Connector..............................................................52
Figure 3-35: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................53
Figure 3-36: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................57
Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever..................................................................61
Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover.........................................................................................62
Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1151 CPU..............................................................................63
Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1151 ......................................................................................63
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit Support Bracket....................................................................................65
Figure 4-6: DIMM Installation.......................................................................................................66
Figure 4-7: iRIS Module Installation............................................................................................67
Figure 4-8: Removing the Retention Screw...............................................................................68
Figure 4-9: Inserting the Full-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle..........................69
Figure 4-10: Securing the Full-size PCIe Mini Card ..................................................................69
Figure 4-11: Installing the Standoff ............................................................................................70
Figure 4-12: Inserting the Half-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle........................71
Figure 4-13: Securing the Half-size PCIe Mini Card..................................................................71
Figure 4-14: PCIEX4_2 Slot and USB Header Locations..........................................................72
Figure 4-15: PCIEX4_3 Slot Location..........................................................................................73
Figure 4-16: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Location..................................................................74
Figure 4-17: Clear CMOS Button and Header Locations..........................................................75
Figure 4-18: BIOS1/BIOS2 Switch Location...............................................................................76
Figure 4-19: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location ........................................78
Figure 4-20: mSATA Setup Jumper Location............................................................................79
Figure 4-21: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................81
Figure 4-22: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................82
Figure 4-23: Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility........................................................................83
Figure 4-24: Update Process is Complete .................................................................................84
Figure 4-25: IEI iMAN Web Address............................................................................................86
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Figure 4-26: IEI iMAN Web GUI....................................................................................................87
Figure 6-1: Introduction Screen............................................................................................... 141
Figure 6-2: Available Drivers.................................................................................................... 141
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: IMBA-Q170-i2 Specifications.......................................................................................9
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................13
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................15
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................19
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................20
Table 3-3: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinouts........................................................................20
Table 3-4: Additional Power Connector Pinouts.......................................................................21
Table 3-5: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................22
Table 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts......................................................................24
Table 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................26
Table 3-8: EC Debug Connector Pinouts ...................................................................................27
Table 3-9: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts......................................................................................28
Table 3-10: System Fan (SYS_FAN1) Connector Pinouts........................................................29
Table 3-11: System Fan (SYS_FAN2) Connector Pinouts........................................................29
Table 3-12: Front Panel Audio Connector Pinouts ...................................................................30
Table 3-13: Front Panel Connector Pinouts...............................................................................31
Table 3-14: I2C Connector Pinouts..............................................................................................32
Table 3-15: Internal DisplayPort Connector Pinouts ................................................................33
Table 3-16: Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pinouts..............................................................35
Table 3-17: LAN1 LED Connector (LED_LAN1) Pinouts...........................................................36
Table 3-18: LAN2 LED Connector (LED_LAN2) Pinouts...........................................................36
Table 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts .............................................................................38
Table 3-20: PCIe Mini Slot Pinouts..............................................................................................41
Table 3-21: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Pinouts....................................................................43
Table 3-22: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................44
Table 3-23: RS-232/422/485 Connector Pinouts........................................................................45
Table 3-24: DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Pinouts..................................................................................45
Table 3-25: SMBus Connector Pinouts ......................................................................................46
Table 3-26: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts ..................................................................................47
Table 3-27: SPI EC Flash Connector Pinouts ............................................................................48
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Table 3-28: TPM Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................49
Table 3-29: USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................50
Table 3-30: USB 3.0 Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................51
Table 3-31: USB 3.0 Port Pinouts................................................................................................53
Table 3-32: LAN Pinouts ..............................................................................................................54
Table 3-33: HDMI Connector Pinouts .........................................................................................54
Table 3-34: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts................................................................................................55
Table 3-35: PS/2 Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................55
Table 3-36: DVI-D Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................56
Table 3-37: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................57
Table 4-1: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Settings.......................................................................74
Table 4-2: BIOS1/BIOS2 Switch Settings ...................................................................................76
Table 4-3: Flexible I/O Configuration..........................................................................................77
Table 4-4: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings.............................................78
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Table 4-5: mSATA Setup Jumper Settings.................................................................................79
Table 4-6: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports................................................................80
Table 4-7: USB Power Source Setup..........................................................................................80
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................90
Table 5-2: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports............................................................. 126
Table 5-3: BIOS Options with Correspondent I/O Configuration.......................................... 126
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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................92
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 3: Trusted Computing..............................................................................................94
BIOS Menu 4: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................95
BIOS Menu 5: AMT Configuration...............................................................................................96
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................97
BIOS Menu 7: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.......................................................................98
BIOS Menu 8: Parallel Port Configuration Menu.................................................................... 104
BIOS Menu 9: iWDD H/W Monitor ............................................................................................ 106
BIOS Menu 10: Smart Fan Mode Configuration ..................................................................... 107
BIOS Menu 11: RTC Wake Settings......................................................................................... 108
BIOS Menu 12: Serial Port Console Redirection.................................................................... 110
BIOS Menu 13: Legacy Console Redirection Settings .......................................................... 113
BIOS Menu 14: CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 114
BIOS Menu 15: SATA Configuration........................................................................................ 116
BIOS Menu 16: NVMe Configuration........................................................................................ 117
BIOS Menu 17: USB Configuration.......................................................................................... 118
BIOS Menu 18: iEi Feature........................................................................................................ 119
BIOS Menu 19: Chipset............................................................................................................. 120
BIOS Menu 20: System Agent (SA) Configuration................................................................. 121
BIOS Menu 21: Graphics Configuration.................................................................................. 122
BIOS Menu 22: PEG Port Configuration.................................................................................. 123
BIOS Menu 23: Memory Configuration.................................................................................... 124
BIOS Menu 24: PCH-IO Configuration..................................................................................... 125
BIOS Menu 25: PCI Express Configuration (For BIOS1)....................................................... 127
BIOS Menu 26: PCI Express Configuration (For BIOS2)....................................................... 128
BIOS Menu 27: PCIEX1_1 Slot and PCIEX4_1 Slot Configuration Menu............................. 129
BIOS Menu 28: HD Audio Configuration................................................................................. 130
BIOS Menu 29: Security............................................................................................................ 131
BIOS Menu 30: Boot.................................................................................................................. 132
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BIOS Menu 31: Save & Exit....................................................................................................... 134
BIOS Menu 32: Server Mgmt .................................................................................................... 135
BIOS Menu 33: System Event Log........................................................................................... 135
BIOS Menu 34: System Event Log........................................................................................... 137
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Chapter
1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
Figure 1-1: IMBA-Q170-i2
The IMBA-Q170-i2 is an ATX motherboard. It accepts a Socket LGA1151 Intel® Core
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i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor and supports four 288-pin 2133 MHz
dual-channel DDR4 DIMM modules up to 64 GB. The integrated Intel® Q170 chipset
supports six SATA 6Gb/s drives. Moreover, the IMBA-Q170-i2 includes HDMI 2.0, DVI-D
and VGA interfaces for triple independent display.
The IMBA-Q170-i2 features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) that helps
lower the overall costs of server management by enabling users to maximize IT resour ce,
save time and manage multiple systems. The IMBA-Q170-i2 supports IPMI 2.0 via the
optional iRIS-2400 module.
The IMBA-Q170-i2 provides two GbE interfaces through the Intel® I219LM (with Intel®
AMT 11.0 support) and the Intel® I210 PCIe controllers. Expansion an d I/O include two
PCI slots, two PCIe x8 slots, three PCIe x4 slots, one PCIe Mini slot with mSATA
support, four USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 on the rear panel, four USB 2.0 via internal pin
headers, two USB 3.0 via intern al box header and six COM ports.
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1.2 Features
Some of the IMBA-Q170-i2 motherboard features are listed below:
ATX form factor
6th generation LGA1151 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron®
processor supported
Intel® Q170 chipset
Four 288-pin 2133 MHz dual-channel DDR4 DIMMs support up to 64 GB
Two Intel® PCIe GbE connectors (LAN1 with Intel® AMT 11.0 support)
Supports PCI Express Generation 3.0
Triple independent display by HDMI 2.0, DVI-D and VGA interfaces
Supports IPMI 2.0 via iRIS-2400 module
Six SATA 6Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Four USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel
One PCIe Mini card slot with mSATA support
Two PCIe x8 slots
Three PCIe x4 slots
Two PCI slots
Six serial ports
The optional expansion cards provide more choices to meet user’s demand
TPM V1.2 hardware security function supported by TPM module
High Definition Audio
RoHS compliant
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1.3 Connectors
The connectors on the IMBA-Q170-i2 are shown in the figure below.
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Figure 1-2: Connectors
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1.4 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the IMBA-Q170-i2 are shown in the diagram below.
Figure 1-3: IMBA-Q170-i2 Dimensions (mm)
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1.5 Data Flow
Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other
components installed on the motherboard.
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Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram
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1.6 Technical Specifications
The IMBA-Q170-i2 technical specifications are listed below.
Specification/Model IMBA-Q170-i2
Form Factor
CPU Supported
Chipset
Memory
Graphics Engine
Display Output
ATX
6th generation LGA1151 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or
Celeron® CPU
Intel® Q170
Four 288-pin 2133 MHz dual-channel unbuffered DDR4
SDRAM DIMMs supported (system max. 64 GB)
Intel® HD Graphics Gen9 engine with 16 low-power execution
units, supporting DirectX 11/12, OpenGL 4.3/4.4, OpenCL 2.x,
and ES 2.0
Triple independent display
One VGA (up to 1920x1200@60 Hz)
One DVI-D (up to 1920x1200@60 Hz)
One HDMI 2.0 (up to 3840x2160@60 Hz)
One iDP interface for HDMI, LVDS, VGA, DVI and DisplayPort
(up to 1920x1200@60 Hz)
LAN1: Intel® I219LM PCIe GbE controller with Intel® AMT 11.0
Ethernet Controllers
LAN2: Intel® I210 PCIe GbE controller (LAN2_USB2)
Audio
BIOS
Super I/O Controller
Watchdog Timer
Realtek ALC662 HD Audio codec supports 5.1 channels
UEFI BIOS
Fintek F81866D
Software programmable supports 1~2 55 sec. system reset
support (LAN1_USB1)
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One full-size/half-size PCIe Mini card slot (supports mSATA,
co-lay SATA port 6)
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Expansions
I/O Interface Connectors
Audio Connectors
Chassis Intrusion
Digital I/O
Ethernet
Fan
Front Panel
Two PCI slots
Two PCIe x8 slots (Gen3)
Three PCIe x4 slots (Gen3)
Line-in, line-out and mic-in audio jacks on rear panel
One internal front panel audio connector (10-pin header)
One 2-pin header
8-bit digital I/O
Two RJ-45 GbE port s
One 4-pin CPU smart fan connector
One 3-pin system smart fan connector (SYS_FAN1)
One 3-pin system fan connector
One 14-pin header (power LED, HDD LED, IPMI LED, speaker,
power button, reset button)
I2C
IPMI 2.0
Keyboard and
Mouse
LAN LED
Parallel Port
Serial ATA
Serial Ports
SMBus
TPM
One 4-pin wafer connector
One iRIS-2400 module slot
One PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
One internal keyboard and mouse connector (6-pin wafer)
Two 2-pin headers for LAN1 LED and LAN2 LED
One parallel port via internal 26-pin box header
Six SATA 6Gb/s connectors (support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
Four RS-232 via internal box header
Two RS-232/422/485 via internal box header
One 4-pin wafer connector
One via 20-pin header
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Four USB 3.0 ports on rear panel
Two USB 2.0 ports on rear panel
Four USB 2.0 ports via internal pin header
Two USB 3.0 ports via internal box header
USB Ports
Environmental and Power Specifications
* The Windows® 7 installation media does not include native
driver support for USB 3.0. In order to use the USB keyboard or
mouse connected to a USB 3.0 port during OS installation, the
user has to update the Windows® 7 installation image so that it
contains USB 3.0 drivers. Please refer to Section
detailed installation procedures.
4.13 for
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature
Operating Humidity
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Weight (GW/NW)
Table 1-1: IMBA-Q170-i2 Specifications
AT/A TX power supply
3.3V@1.65A, 5V@3.4A, 12V@8.58A, 5VSB@3.4A (4.0 GHz
Intel® Core i7-6700K CPU with four 4 GB 2133 MHz DDR4
memory)
-20ºC ~ 60ºC
-30ºC ~ 70ºC
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
244 mm x 305 mm
1200 g/700 g
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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.
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 IMBA-Q170-i2 is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static guidelines above.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards whe n 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
IMBA-Q170-i2 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly by sending an email to 32sales@ieiworld.com.
The IMBA-Q170-i2 is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 IMBA-Q170-i2 single board computer
IMBA-Q170-i2 A TX Motherboard
2 SATA cable
1 Standoff and screw (for half-size PCIe Mini
card)
1 I/O shielding
1 Utility CD
1 One Key Recovery CD
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Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 Quick installation guide
Table 2-1: Packing List
2.4 Optional Items
The following are optional components which may be separately purchased:
Item and Part Number Image
iRIS-2400 module, IPMI 2.0 adapter card with AST2400
BMC chip for DDR3 SO-DIMM socket interface
(P/N: iRIS-2400-R10)
PCIe Mini and mSATA expansion card (1 x PCIe Mini, 2 x
mSATA expansion) with one USB cable
(P/N: PCIES-2PIMSATA-R10,
32001-020300-100-RS)
USB 3.0 expansion card with two USB cables
(P/N: PCIES-USB3-R10,
32001-020300-100-RS)
LPT cable
(P/N: 19800-000049-RS)
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Item and Part Number Image
PS/2 KB/MS Y-cable with bracket
IMBA-Q170-i2 A TX Motherboard
(P/N: 19800-000075-RS)
Dual-port USB cable with bracket
(P/N: 19800-003100-300-RS)
USB 3.0 cable with bracket, 457 mm
(P/N: 19800-010500-200-RS)
SATA power cable
(P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS)
Serial port cable, P=2.54, 230 mm
(P/N: 32205-000702-100-RS)
High-performance LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (1U
chassis compatible, 73W)
(P/N: CF-1 156A-RS-R11)
LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (1U chassis compatible,
45W)
(P/N: CF-1 156C-RS)
LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (1U chassis compatible,
65W)
(P/N: CF-1 156D-RS)
High-performance LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (95W)
(P/N: CF-1156E-R11)
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Item and Part Number Image
DisplayPort to DisplayPort converter board (for IEI iDP
connector)
(P/N: DP-DP-R10)
DisplayPort to DVI-D converter board (for IEI iDP
connector)
(P/N: DP-DVI-R10)
DisplayPort to HDMI converter board (for IEI iDP
connector)
(P/N: DP-HDMI-R10)
DisplayPort to LVDS converter board (for IEI iDP
connector)
(P/N: DP-LVDS-R10)
DisplayPort to VGA converter board (for IEI iDP connector)
(P/N: DP-VGA-R10)
20-pin Infineon TPM module, software management tool,
firmware v3.17
(P/N: TPM-IN01-R1 1)
Table 2-2: Optional Items
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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
This chapter details all the peripheral interface connectors.
3.1.1 IMBA-Q170-i2 Layout
The figures below show all the peripheral interface connectors.
Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
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3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
The table below lists all the connectors on the board.
Connector Type Label
IMBA-Q170-i2 A TX Motherboard
+12V ATX power connector
Additional power connector 4-pin connector ATXPWR1
ATX power connector 24-pin connector ATX1
Battery connector Battery holder BAT1
Chassis intrusion connector 2-pin header CHASSIS1
DDR4 DIMM sockets 288-pin socket
Digital I/O connector 10-pin header DIO1
EC debug connector 18-pin header CN1
Fan connector (CPU) 4-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
Fan connectors (system) 3-pin wafer
4-pin Molex power
CPU12V1
connector
CHA_DIMM0,
CHA_DIMM1,
CHB_DIMM0,
CHB_DIMM1
SYS_FAN1,
SYS_FAN2
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Front panel audio connector 10-pin header FRONT-PANEL1
Front panel connector 14-pin header F_PANEL1
I2C connector 4-pin wafer I2C1
Internal DisplayPort connector 20-pin box header DP1
iRIS module slot iRIS module slot IPMI1
Keyboard and mouse connector 6-pin wafer KB_MS1
LAN1 LED connector 2-pin header LED_LAN1
LAN2 LED connector 2-pin header LED_LAN2
PCIe Mini slot PCIe Mini slot MPCIE1
Parallel port connector 26-pin box header LPT1
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Connector Type Label
PCI slots PCI slot PCI1, PCI2
PCIEX4_1,
PCIe x4 slots PCIe x4 slot
PCIe x8 slots PCIe x8 slot
Power button Push button PWR_SW1
SATA 6Gb/s drive co nnectors 7-pin SATA connector
Serial ports, RS-232 10-pin box header
Serial ports, RS-232/422/485 10-pin box header COM5, COM6
SMBus connector 4-pin wafer SMB1
SPI flash connector 8-pin header JSPI1
SPI flash connector, EC 8-pin header JSPI2
PCIEX4_2,
PCIEX4_3
PCIEX8_1,
PCIEX8_2
S_AT A1, S_AT A2,
S_AT A3, S_AT A4,
S_AT A5, S_AT A6
COM1, COM2,
COM3, COM4
TPM connector 20-pin header TPM1
USB 2.0 connectors 8-pin header USB1, USB2
USB 3.0 connector 19-pin box header USB3-1
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.
Connector Type Label
Audio connector Audio jacks AUDIO_CV1
Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports RJ-45, USB 3.0
Keyboard/mouse and USB 2.0 ports PS/2, USB 2.0 K/M_USB1
LAN1_USB1,
LAN2_USB2
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Connector Type Label
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VGA and DVI-D connectors
HDMI 2.0 connector HDMI 2.0 HDMI1
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
The section describes all of the connectors on the IMBA-Q170-i2.
3.2.1 +12V ATX Power Connector
CN Label: CPU12V1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
This connector provides power to the CPU.
4-pin Molex power connector, p=4.2 mm
Figure 3-2
See
Table 3-3
See
15-pin female,
VIDEO1
24-pin female
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Figure 3-2: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinout Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 2 GND
3 +12V 4 +12V
Table 3-3: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinouts
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3.2.2 Additional Power Connector
CN Label: ATXPWR1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The additional power connector provides extra +12V and +5V power to the system.
Figure 3-3: Additional Power Connector Location
4-pin connector, p=5.08 mm
Figure 3-3
See
Table 3-4
See
Pin Description
1 +12V
2 GND
3 GND
4 VCC
Table 3-4: Additional Power Connector Pinouts
3.2.3 ATX Power Connector
CN Label: ATX1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The ATX power connector connects to an ATX power supply.
24-pin connector, p=4.2 mm
Figure 3-4
See
Table 3-5
See
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Figure 3-4: ATX Power Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power good 20 -5V
9 5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
Table 3-5: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
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3.2.4 Battery Connector
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only
certified engineers should replace the on-board battery.
Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local
regulations.
CN Label: BAT1
CN Type:
CN Location:
A system battery is placed in the battery holder. The battery provides power to the system
clock to retain the time when power is turned off.
Battery holder
Figure 3-5
See
Figure 3-5: Battery Connector Location
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3.2.5 Chassis Intrusion Connector
CN Label: CHASSIS1
IMBA-Q170-i2 A TX Motherboard
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
2-pin header, p=2.54 mm
6Figure 3-6
See
Table 3-6
See
The chassis intrusion connector is for a chassis intrusion detection sensor or switch that
detects if a chassis component is removed or replaced.
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Figure 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location
Pin Description
1 +3.3VSB
2 CHASSIS OPEN
Table 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts
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3.2.6 DDR4 DIMM Slots
CN Label: CHA_DIMM0, CHA_DIMM1, CHB_DIMM0, CHB_DIMM1
CN Type:
CN Location:
The DIMM slots are for DDR4 DIMM memory modules.
Figure 3-7: DDR4 DIMM Slot Locations
DDR4 DIMM slot
See 6Figure 3-7
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3.2.7 Digital I/O Connector
CN Label: DIO1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
10-pin header, p=2 mm
See Figure 3-8
See Table 3-7
The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.
Figure 3-8: Digital I/O Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 2 VCC
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 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts
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3.2.8 EC Debug Connector
CN Label: CN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
18-pin header, p=2 mm
Figure 3-9
See
Table 3-8
See
The EC debug connector is used for EC debug.
Figure 3-9: EC Debug Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 EC_EPP_STB# 2 EC_EPP_AFD#
3 EC_EPP_PD0 4 NC
5 EC_EPP_PD1 6 EC_EPP_INIT#
7 EC_EPP_PD2 8 EC_EPP_SLIN#
9 EC_EPP_PD3 10 GND
11 EC_EPP_PD4 12 NC
13 EC_EPP_PD5 14 EC_EPP_BUSY
15 EC_EPP_PD6 16 EC_EPP_KSI5
17 EC_EPP_PD7 18 EC_EPP_KSI4
Table 3-8: EC Debug Connector Pinouts
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3.2.9 Fan Connector (CPU)
CN Label: CPU_FAN1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan.
Figure 3-10: CPU Fan Connector Location
4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-10
See Table 3-9
Pin Description
1 GND
2 +12V
3 FANIO
4 PWM
Table 3-9: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts
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3.2.10 Fan Connectors (System)
CN Label: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
3-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-11
See Table 3-10 and Table 3-11
Each fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan. The SYS_FAN1 provides smart fan
function.
Figure 3-11: System Fan Connector Locations
Pin Description
1 FANIO
2 PWM
3 GND
Table 3-10: System Fan (SYS_FAN1) Connector Pinouts
Pin Description
1 NC
2 +12V
3 GND
Table 3-11: System Fan (SYS_FAN2) Connector Pinouts
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3.2.11 Front Panel Audio Connector
CN Label: FRONT-PANEL1
IMBA-Q170-i2 A TX Motherboard
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
10-pin header, p=2.54 mm
Figure 3-12
See
Table 3-12
See
This connector connects to speakers, a microphone and an audio input.
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Figure 3-12: Front Panel Audio Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 MIC2-L 2 GND
3 MIC2-R 4 Presence#
5 LINE2-R 6 MIC2-JD
7 FRONT-IO 8 NC
9 LINE2-L 10 LINE2-JD
Table 3-12: Front Panel Audio Connector Pinouts
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3.2.12 Front Panel Connector
CN Label: F_PANEL1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
14-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-13
See Table 3-13
The front panel connector connects to the indicator LEDs and buttons on the computer's
front panel.
Figure 3-13: Front Panel Connector Location
Function Pin Description Function Pin Description
Power/QTS
LED
Power Button
HDD LED
Table 3-13: Front Panel Connector Pinouts
1 PWR_LED+/QTS_LED+ Speaker 2 SPKR+
3 NC 4 IPMI ID_LED+
5 PWR_LED-/QTS_LED7 PWR_BTN+ Speaker 8 SPKR9 PWR_BTN- 10 NC
11 HDD_LED+ 12 RESET+
13 HDD_LED-
IPMI LED
6 IPMI ID_LED-
Reset
14 RESET-
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3.2.13 I2C Connector
CN Label: I2C1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
2
C connector is used to connect I2C-bus devices to the mainboard.
The I
4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm
Figure 3-14
See
Table 3-14
See
2
Figure 3-14: I
C Connector Location
Pin Description
1 GND
2 I2C_DAT
3 I2C_CLK
4 +5V
Table 3-14: I2C Connector Pinouts
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3.2.14 Internal DisplayPort Connector
CN Label: DP1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
20-pin box header, p=2 mm
Figure 3-15
See
Table 3-15
See
The DisplayPort connector supports HDMI, LVDS, VGA, DVI and DisplayPort graphics
interfaces.
Figure 3-15: Internal DisplayPort Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 HPD 11 LANE3N
2 AUXP 12 GND
3 GND 13 GND
4 AUXN 14 LANE0P
5 AUX_CTRL_DET_D 15 LANE1P
6 GND 16 LANE0N
7 GND 17 LANE1N
8 LANE2P 18 +3.3V
9 LANE3P 19 +5V
10 LANE2N 20 N/A
Table 3-15: Internal DisplayPort Connector Pinouts
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3.2.15 iRIS Module Slot
CN Label: IPMI1
IMBA-Q170-i2 A TX Motherboard
CN Type:
CN Location:
The iRIS module slot allows installation of the iRIS-2400 module.
Figure 3-16: iRIS Module Slot Location
iRIS module slot
Figure 3-16
See
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WARNING:
The iRIS module slot is designed to install the iRIS-2400 module only.
DO NOT install other modules into the iRIS module slot. Doing so may
cause damage to the IMBA-Q170-i2.
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3.2.16 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
CN Label: KB_MS1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
6-pin wafer, p=2 mm
Figure 3-17
See
Table 3-16
See
The keyboard and mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to
a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Figure 3-17: Keyboard and Mouse Connector Location
Pin Description
1 VCC
2 Mouse Data
3 Mouse Clock
4 Keyboard Data
5 Keyboard Clock
6 GND
Table 3-16: Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pinouts
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3.2.17 LAN LED Connectors
CN Label: LED_LAN1, LED_LAN2
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
2-pin header, p=2.54 mm
7Figure 3-18
See
7Table 3-17 and Table 3-18
See
The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to the LAN LED indicators on th e chassis to
indicate users the link activities of the two LAN ports.
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Figure 3-18: LAN LED Connector Locations
Pin Description
1 +3.3V
2 LAN1_LED_LINK#_ACT
Table 3-17: LAN1 LED Connector (LED_LAN1) Pinouts
Pin Description
1 +3.3V
2 LAN2_LED_LINK#_ACT
Table 3-18: LAN2 LED Connector (LED_LAN2) Pinouts
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3.2.18 Parallel Port Connector
CN Label: LPT1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
26-pin box header, p=2.54 mm
Figure 3-19
See
Table 3-19
See
The parallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some other
parallel port device such as a printer.
Figure 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 RSTROBE# 2 SIO_AFD#
3 RPD0 4 SIO_ERR#
5 RPD1 6 SIO_INIT#
7 RPD2 8 SIO_SLIN#
9 RPD3 10 GND
11 RPD4 12 GND
13 RPD5 14 GND
15 RPD6 16 GND
17 RPD7 18 GND
19 SIO_ACK# 20 GND
21 SIO_BUSY 22 GND
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23 SIO_PE 24 GND
25 SIO_SLCT 26 N/C
Table 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts
3.2.19 PCI Slots
CN Label: PCI1, PCI2
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CN Type:
CN Location:
The PCI slot enables a PCI expansion module to be connected to the board.
Figure 3-20: PCI Slot Locations
PCI Slot
Figure 3-20
See
3.2.20 PCIe x4 Slots
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CN Label: PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2, PCIEX4_3
CN Type:
CN Location:
PCIe x4 slot
Figure 3-21
See
NOTE:
To configure the PCIEX4_2 and PCIEX4_3 slot function, please refer
to Sections
4.11.4 and 5.4.2.1 for detailed information.
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The PCIe x4 expansion card slots are for PCIe x4 expansion cards.
Figure 3-21: PCIe x4 Slot Locations
3.2.21 PCIe x8 Slots
CN Label: PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2
CN Type:
CN Location:
The PCIe x8 expansion card slots are for PCIe x8 expansion cards.
PCIe x8 slot
Figure 3-22
See
Figure 3-22: PCIe x8 Slot Locations
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3.2.22 PCIe Mini Slot
CN Label: MPCIE1
IMBA-Q170-i2 A TX Motherboard
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
PCIe Mini slot
7Figure 3-23
See
Table 3-20
See
The PCIe Mini slot is for installing a full-size/half-size PCIe Mini expansion card, including
an mSATA card.
NOTE:
If the user shorts the mSATA setup jumper (MSATA_SW1) to force the
system to enabl e mS ATA devic e or an mSATA device is detec ted, th e
S_ATA6 connector will be disabled. Please refer to Section
detailed information.
4.11.6 for
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Figure 3-23: PCIe Mini Slot Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1
3
5
7
PCIE_WAKE#
N/C
N/C
N/C
2
4
6
8
+3.3V
GND
1.5V
N/C
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Pin Description Pin Description
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
GND
MSATA_CLK#
MSATA _CLK
GND
PLTRST_N
N/C
GND
SATA_RX-/PCIE_RXSATA_RX+/PCIE_RX+
GND
GND
SATA_TX-/PCIE_TXSATA_TX+/PCIE_TX+
GND
GND
+3.3V
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
GND
+3.3V
PLTRST_N
+3.3V
GND
1.5V
SMB_CLK
SMB_DATA
GND
USB_DATAUSB_DATA+
GND
41
43
45
47
49
51
+3.3V
+3.3V
CLINK_CLK
CLINK_DATA
CLINK_RST#
MSATA_DET
Table 3-20: PCIe Mini Slot Pinouts
3.2.23 Power Button
CN Label: PWR_SW1
CN Type:
CN Location:
The on-board power button controls system power.
Push button
Figure 3-24
See
42
44
46
48
50
52
N/C
N/C
N/C
1.5V
GND
+3.3V
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Figure 3-24: Power Button Location
3.2.24 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector
IMBA-Q170-i2 A TX Motherboard
CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4, S_ATA5, S_ATA6
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives and support up to 6Gb/s
data transfer rate.
7-pin SATA drive connector
See Figure 3-25
See Table 3-21
NOTE:
If the user shorts the mSATA setup jumper (MSATA_SW1) to force the
system to enabl e mS ATA devic e or an mSATA device is detec ted, th e
S_ATA6 connector will be disabled. Please refer to Section
detailed information.
If the PCIEX4_3 slot is installed with a PCIe x4 expansion card or the
4.11.6 for
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optional PCIe Mini and mSATA expansion card, the S_ATA3 and
S_ATA4 connectors will be disabled. Please refer to Section
detailed information.
4.11.4 for
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Figure 3-25: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Locations
Pin Description
1 GND
2 SATA_TX+
3 SATA_TX4 GND
5 SATA_RX6 SATA RX+
7 GND
Table 3-21: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Pinouts
3.2.25 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232
CN Label: COM1,COM2,COM3,COM4
CN Type:
10-pin box header, p=2.54 mm
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
See Figure 3-26
See Table 3-22
Each of these connectors provides RS-232 connections.
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Figure 3-26: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 DCD 2 DSR
3 RXD 4 RTS
5 TXD 6 CTS
7 DTR 8 RI
9 GND 10 GND
Table 3-22: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts
3.2.26 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232/422/485
CN Label: COM5, COM6
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Each of these connectors provides RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communications.
10-pin box header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-27
See Table 3-23
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NOTE:
The communication protocol of the serial ports is set through the BIOS menu
in “Advanced Æ Super IO Configuration Æ Serial Port 5/6 Configuration”. Use
the Transfer Mode BIOS option to configure the correspondent serial ports
(refer to Sections
5.3.4.4.2 and 5.3.4. 4.3 for detailed information).
Figure 3-27: RS-232/422/485 Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 DCD 2 DSR
3 RXD 4 RTS
5 TXD 6 CTS
7 DTR 8 RI
9 GND 10 GND
Table 3-23: RS-232/422/485 Connector Pinouts
Use the optional RS-232/422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts of the
DB-9 connector are listed below.
RS-232 Pinouts RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts
Table 3-24: DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Pinouts
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3.2.27 SMBus Connector
CN Label: SMB1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system
management communications.
Figure 3-28: SMBus Connector Location
4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm
Figure 3-28
See
Table 3-25
See
Pin Description
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1 GND
2 SMB_DATA
3 SMB_CLK
4 +5V
Table 3-25: SMBus Connector Pinouts
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3.2.28 SPI Flash Connector
CN Label: JSPI1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SPI flash connector is used to flash the SPI ROM.
Figure 3-29: SPI Flash Connector Location
8-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-29
See Table 3-26
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +3.3V 2 GND
3 SPI_CS 4 SPI_CLK
5 SPI_SO 6 SPI_SI
7 NC 8 NC
Table 3-26: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts
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3.2.29 SPI Flash Connector, EC
CN Label: JSPI2
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SPI flash connector is used to flash the EC ROM.
Figure 3-30: SPI EC Flash Connector Location
8-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-30
See Table 3-27
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +3.3V 2 GND
3 SPI_CS 4 SPI_CLK
5 SPI_SO 6 SPI_SI
7 NC 8 NC
Table 3-27: SPI EC Flash Connector Pinouts
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3.2.30 TPM Connector
CN Label: TPM1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
20-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-31
See Table 3-28
The TPM connector connects to a TPM module.
Figure 3-31: TPM Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 LCLK 2 GND
3 LFRAME# 4 KEY
5 LRERST# 6 +5V
7 LAD3 8 LAD2
9 +3.3V 10 LAD1
11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SCL 14 SDA
15 SB3V 16 SERIRQ
17 GND 18 GLKRUN#
19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ#
Table 3-28: TPM Connector Pinouts
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3.2.31 USB 2.0 Connectors
CN Label: USB1, USB2
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The USB 2.0 connectors connect to USB 2.0 devices. Each pin header provides two USB
2.0 ports.
Figure 3-32: USB 2.0 Connector Pinout Locations
8-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-32
See Table 3-29
Pin Description Pin Description
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1 VCC 2 GND
3 USB_DATA- 4 USB_DATA+
5 USB_DATA+ 6 USB_DATA7 GND 8 VCC
Table 3-29: USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts
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3.2.32 USB 3.0 Connector
CN Label: USB3-1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
19-pin box header, p=2 mm
See Figure 3-33
See Table 3-30
The USB 3.0 connector connects to USB 3.0 devices. This connector provides two
USB 3.0 ports.
Figure 3-33: USB 3.0 Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 VCC 11 USB_DATA+
2 USB3_RX- 12 USB_DATA3 USB3_RX+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 USB3_TX+
5 USB3_TX- 15 USB3_TX6 USB3_TX+ 16 GND
7 GND 17 USB3_RX+
8 USB_DATA- 18 USB3_RX9 USB_DATA+ 19 VCC
10 NC
Table 3-30: USB 3.0 Connector Pinouts
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3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
The figure below shows the external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The
EPIC panel consists of the following:
Figure 3-34: External Peripheral Interface Connector
3.3.1 Audio Connector
CN Label: AUDIO_CV1
CN Type:
CN Location:
The audio jacks connect to external audio devices.
Line In port (Light Blue): Connects a CD-ROM, DVD player, or other audio
devices.
Line Out port (Lime): Connects to a head phone or a speaker. With
multi-channel configurations, this port can also connect to front speakers.
Microphone (Pink): Connects a microphone.
Audio jack
See Figure 3-34
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Figure 3-35: Audio Connector
3.3.2 Ethernet and USB 3.0 Connectors
CN Label: LAN1_USB1, LAN2_USB2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
RJ-45, USB 3.0
See Figure 3-34
See Table 3-31 and Table 3-32
There are four external USB 3.0 connectors on the IMBA-Q170-i2.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 VCC 10 VCC
2 USB_DATA- 11 USB_DATA3 USB_DATA+ 12 USB_ DATA+
4 GND 13 GND
5 USB3_RX- 14 USB3_RX6 USB3_RX+ 15 USB3_ RX+
7 GND 16 GND
8 USB3_TX- 17 USB3_TX9 USB3_TX+ 18 USB3_TX+
Table 3-31: USB 3.0 Port Pinouts
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Each LAN connector connects to a local network
Pin Description Pin Description
20 LAN1_MDI0P 24 LAN1_MDI2P
21 LAN1_MDI0N 25 LAN1_MDI2N
22 LAN1_MDI1P 26 LAN1_MDI3P
23 LAN1_MDI1N 27 LAN1_MDI3N
Table 3-32: LAN Pinouts
3.3.3 HDMI Connector
CN Label: HDMI1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
HDMI 2.0 connector
Figure 3-34
See
Table 3-33
See
The HDMI connector connects to a display device with HDMI interface.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 HDMI_DATA2 13 NC
2 GND 14 NC
3 HDMI_DATA2# 15 HDMI_SCL
4 HDMI_DATA1 16 HDMI_SDA
5 GND 17 GND
6 HDMI_DATA1# 18 +5V
7 HDMI_DATA0 19 HDMI_HPD
8 GND 20 HDMI_GND
9 HDMI_DATA0# 21 HDMI_GND
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10 HDMI_CLK 22 HDMI_GND
11 GND 23 HDMI_GND
12 HDMI_CLK#
Table 3-33: HDMI Connector Pinouts
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3.3.4 Keyboard/Mouse and USB 2.0 Connectors
CN Label: K/M_USB1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
PS/2, USB 2.0
See Figure 3-34
See Table 3-34 and Table 3-35
The USB 2.0 connector can be connected to a USB 2.0/1.1 device.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 VCC 5 VCC
2 USB_DATA- 6 USB_DATA3 USB_DATA+ 7 USB_DATA+
4 GND 8 GND
Table 3-34: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts
The PS/2 port is for connecting a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
Pin Description
9 GND
10 Ke yboard Data
11 Mouse Data
12 VCC
13 Keyboard Clock
14 Mouse Clock
Table 3-35: PS/2 Connector Pinouts
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3.3.5 VGA and DVI-D Connectors
CN Label: VIDEO1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
15-pin VGA and 24-pin DVI-D
See Figure 3-34
See Table 3-36 and Table 3-37
The DVI connector connects to a monitor that supports DVI video input.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 DVI_DATA2# 2 DVI_DATA2
3 GND 4 NC
5 NC 6 DDC CLK
7 DDC DATA 8 VS
9 DVI_DATA1# 10 DVI_DATA1
11 GND 12 NC
13 NC 14 +5V
15 Hot Plug Detect 16 HPDET
17 DVI_DATA0# 18 DVI_DATA0
19 GND 20 NC
21 NC 22 NC
23 DVI_CLK 24 DVI_CLK#
Table 3-36: DVI-D Connector Pinouts
The 15-pin VGA connector connects to a monitor that accepts a standard VGA input.
NOTE:
The user has to connect the VGA connector to the monitor before
system booting as the VGA output function is supported via the eDP to
VGA converter.
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Pin Description Pin Description
1 RED 2 GREEN
3 BLUE 4 NC
5 GND 6 HOT PLUG DETECT
7 GND 8 GND
9 VCC 10 GND
11 NC 12 DDCDA
13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC
15 DDCCLK
Table 3-37: VGA Connector Pinouts
Figure 3-36: VGA Connector
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Chapter
4
4 Installation
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4.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
IMBA-Q170-i2 may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-Q170-i2
and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IMBA-Q170-i2. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the IMBA-Q170-i2 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 IMBA-Q170-i2, place it on an
anti-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
IMBA-Q170-i2.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
4.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before installation. All installation notices must
be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead
to severe damage and injury to the person performing the installation.
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WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the 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 IMBA-Q170-i2
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 IMBA-Q170-i2 on an anti-static pad:
o When installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an anti-static
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the IMBA-Q170-i2 of f:
o When working with the IMBA-Q170-i2, 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 IMBA-Q170-i2, 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.
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4.3 Socket LGA1151 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.
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: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever
Step 2: Open the socket and remove the protective cover. The black protective
Figure 4-1.
cover can be removed by pulling up on the tab labeled "Remove". See
Figure 4-2.
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Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover
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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.
Step 4: Orientate the CPU properly. The contact array should be facing the CPU
socket.
WARNING:
DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU. When handling the
CPU, only hold it on the sides.
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.
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Carefully match the two orientation notches on the CPU with the socket
alignment keys.
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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.
Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1151 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
Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1151
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Step 9: Connect the 12 V power to the board. Connect the 12 V power from the power
supply to the board. Step 0:
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4.4 Socket LGA1151 Cooling Kit Installation
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to install a push-pin cooling fan.
The pre-installed support bracket prevents the board from
bending and is ONLY compatible with captive screw type cooling
fans.
The cooling kit can be bought from IEI. The cooling kit has a heat sink and 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, follow the instructions below.
Step 1: A cooling kit bra cket is pre-i nstall ed on the rea r of the mother board. See
Figure 4-5.
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Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit Support Bracket
Step 2: Place the cooling kit onto the socket LGA1151 CP U. 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
through the holes of the cooling kit bracket.
Step 4: Tighten the screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten the four screws. In a diagonal
pattern, tighten each screw a few turns then move to the next one, until they are
all secured. Do not overtighten the screws.
Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the CPU fan
connector on the IMBA-Q170-i2. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat
generating chips and fan blades.Step 0:
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4.5 DIMM Installation
To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6.
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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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4.6 iRIS Module Installation
WARNING:
The iRIS module slot is designed to install the iRIS-2400 module only.
DO NOT install other modules into the iRIS module slot. Doing so may
cause damage to the IMBA-Q170-i2.
To install the iRIS-2400 module, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7: iRIS Module Installation
Step 1: Locate the iRIS module slot. See
Step 2: Open the socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can.
Figure 4-7.
See
Step 3: Align the iRIS-2400 module with the socket. Align the iRIS-2400 module so
the notch on the module lines up with the notch on the socket. See
Step 4: Insert the iRIS-2400 module. Once aligned, press down until the iRIS-2400
module is properly seated. Clip the two handles into place. See
Figure 3-16.
Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7.
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Step 5: Removing the iRIS-2400 module. To remove the iRIS-2400 module, push both
handles outward. The module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
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NOTE:
After installing the iRIS-2400 module, use LAN2_USB2 port to
establish a network connection. Please refer to Section
setup procedures.
4.7 Full-size PCIe Mini Card Installation
The PCIe Mini card slot allows installation of either a full-size or half-size PCIe Mini card.
To install a full-size PCIe Mini card, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the PCIe Mini card slot. See Chapter 3.
Step 2: Remove the retention screw. Remove the retention screw as shown in
Figure 4-8.
4.15 for IPMI
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Figure 4-8: Removing the Retention Screw
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Step 3: Insert into the socket at an angle. Line up the notch on the card with the notch
on the slot. Slide the PCIe Mini card into the socket at an angle of about 20º
Figure 4-9).
(
Figure 4-9: Inserting the Full-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle
Step 4: Secure the full-size PCIe Mini card. Secure the full-size PCIe Mini card with
the retention screw previously removed (
Figure 4-10). Step 0:
Figure 4-10: Securing the Full-size PCIe Mini Card
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4.8 Half-size PCIe Mini Card Installation
The PCIe Mini card slot allows installation of either a full-size or half-size PCIe Mini card.
To install a half-size PCIe Mini card, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the PCIe Mini card slot. See Chapter 3.
Step 2: Install the standoff to the screw hole for the half-size PCIe Mini card. Install
the supplied standoff to the screw hole for the half-size PCIe Mini card
Figure 4-11).
(
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Figure 4-11: Installing the Standoff
Step 3: Insert into the socket at an angle. Line up the notch on the card with the notch on
the slot. Slide the PCIe Mini card into the sl ot at an angle of about 20º (
Figure 4-12).
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Figure 4-12: Inserting the Half-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle
Step 4: Secure the half-size PCIe Mini card. Secure the half-size PCIe Mini card with
the supplied retention screw (
Figure 4-13: Securing the Half-size PCIe Mini Card
Figure 4-13). Step 0:
4.9 USB 3.0 Expansion Card Installation
IEI provides an optional USB 3.0 expansion card that allows four additional USB 3.0/2.0
devices to be connected to the motherboard. To install the expansion card, please follow
the steps below.
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Step 1: Install the expansion card to the PCIEX4_2 slot on the motherboard. Align
and insert the PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the expansion card to the
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PCIEX4_2 slot (
the expansion card to make sure it is firmly inserted into the PCIEX4_2 slot.
Figure 4-14: PCIEX4_2 Slot and USB Header Locations
Figure 4-14) on the IMBA-Q170-i2. Then, push down gently on
Step 2: Connect the included USB cables to the expansion card and motherboard.
Connect the two included USB cables to the USB headers (USB1 and USB2) on
the expansion card and motherboard (
Step 3: Load the BIOS2 settings. To use the expansion card, the user has to apply the
BIOS2 settings to the motherboard. Please refer to Section
how to switch to BIOS2 settings. Step 0:
Figure 4-14).
4.11.3 for details on
4.10 PCIe Mini and mSATA Expansion Card Installation
IEI provides an optional PCIe Mini and mSATA expansion card that allows additional PCIe
Mini and mSATA cards to be installed to the motherboard. To install the expansion card,
please follow the steps below.
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Step 1: Install the expansion card to the PCIEX4_3 slot on the motherboard. Align
and insert the PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the expansion card to the
PCIEX4_3 slot (
the expansion card to make sure it is firmly inserted into the PCIEX4_3 slot.
Figure 4-15: PCIEX4_3 Slot Location
Figure 4-15) on the IMBA-Q170-i2. Then, push down gently on
Step 2: Configure the BIOS settings. To use the expansion card, the user has to apply
the BIOS2 settings to the motherboard and configure the BIOS settings through
the BIOS menu in “Chipset Æ PCH-IO Configuration Æ PCI Express
Configuration”. Please refer to Section
BIOS2 settings and Section
5.4.2.1 for details on how to configure BIOS settings.
4.11. 3 for details on how to switch to
NOTE:
If a PCIe Mini card that requires USB 2.0 signal (such as a PCIe Mini to
USB 2.0 adapter card) is installed on this expansion card, the included
USB cable has to be conn ected to the USB headers on the expansion
card and motherboard. However, the IMBA-Q170-i2 has only two
on-board USB 2.0 headers. The user has to choose either to ins tall the
USB 3.0 expansion card or the PCIe Mini and mSATA expansion card.
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4.11 System Configuration
The system configuration is controlled by jumpers, buttons, switches and BIOS options.
The system configuration must be performed before installation.
4.11.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting
The AT and ATX power mode selection is made through the AT/ATX power mode switch
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which is shown in
Figure 4-16: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Location
Figure 4-16.
Setting Description
1-2 ATX power mode (default)
2-3 AT power mode
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Table 4-1: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Settings
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4.11.2 Clearing CMOS
To reset the BIOS, remove the on-board battery and press the J_CMOS1 button for three
seconds or more. In addition, the J_CMOS2 header provides an additional clear CMOS
button that can be connected to the chassis, allowing users to clear CMOS without
opening the system chassis. The clear CMOS button and header locations are shown in
Figure 4-17.
NOTE:
After switching the BIOS1 to BIOS2 or BIOS2 to BIOS1, the user has to
clear the CMOS settings. Please refer to Section
switch BIOS settings.
Figure 4-17: Clear CMOS Button and Header Locations
4.11.3 for how to
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4.11.3 Switching BIOS
The IMBA-Q170-i2 equips with dual BIOS to support flexible I/O configuration. To switch
BIOS1 to BIOS2 or BIOS2 to BIOS1 successfully, please follow the steps below and refer
to
Figure 4-18 and Table 4-2 for the BIOS switch location and settings.
Step 1: Unplug the system power cord.
Step 2: Switch BIOS1 to BIOS2 or BIOS2 to BIOS1 by moving the BIOS switch to
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BIOS1 or BIOS2 position as shown in
Step 3: Remove the on-board battery, and then reinstall it.
Step 4: Clear CMOS by pressing the clear CMOS button for three seconds or more.
Step 5: Perform the system booting. Step 0:
Figure 4-18.
NOTE:
The user can check which BIOS is being used from the BIOS Number
item in the Main BIOS menu (
BIOS Menu 1).
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Figure 4-18: BIOS1/BIOS2 Switch Location
Setting Description
1-2 BIOS1 (default)
2-3 BIOS2
Table 4-2: BIOS1/BIOS2 Switch Settings
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4.11.4 Flexible I/O Configuration
The optional USB 3.0 and PCie Mini and mSATA expansion cards provide more
expansion options to meet user’s demand. However, the S_ATA3 and S_ATA4
connectors will be disabled when the PCIEX4_3 slot is installed with the optional PCIe
Mini and mSATA expansion card or a PCIe x4 expansion card. Besides, for using the
optional expansion cards, the user has to apply the BIOS2 settings to the motherboard
(refer to Section
4.11.3) and set the correct BIOS settings through the BIOS menu in
“Chipset Æ PCH-IO Configuration Æ PCI Express Configuration.
The following table lists the BIOS options with correspondent I/O configuration.
BIOS
BIOS1 (a) (default) S_ATA3 S_ATA4 PCIe x4 slot x
BIOS1 (b) x x PCIe x4 slot PCIe x4 slot
BIOS2 (c) S_ATA3 S_ATA4 USB 3.0 expansion card
BIOS2 (d) x x USB 3.0 expansion card
S_ATA3 and S_ATA4
Connectors
PCIEX4_2 Slot PCIEX4_3 Slot
PCIe x2 slot
PCIe Mini and mSATA
expansion card
Table 4-3: Flexible I/O Configuration
Please refer to Section 5.4.2.1 for BIOS setup.
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4.11.5 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper
The flash descriptor security override jumper (J_FLASH1) allows to enable or disable the
ME firmware update. Refer to
settings.
Setting Description
Short 1-2 Disabled (default)
Short 2-3 Enabled
Table 4-4: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings
Table 4-4 and Figure 4-19 for the jumper location and
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Figure 4-19: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location
To update the ME firmware, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Before turning on the system power , sh ort pin 2 -3 of the flash descripto r security
override jumper.
Step 2: Update the BIOS and ME firmware, and then turn off the system power.
Step 3: Remove the metal clip on the flash descriptor security override jumper or return
to its default setting (short pin 1-2).
Step 4: Restart the system. The system will reboot 2 ~ 3 times to complete the ME
firmware update.Step 0:
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4.11.6 mSATA Setup
The mSATA setup jumper specifies whether to automatically detect the mSATA device
installed in the PCIe Mini slot (MPCIE1). If the user shorts the mSATA setup jumper to
force the system to enable mSATA device, the S_ATA6 connector will be disabled.
Setting Description
Open Automatically detect mSATA device (default)
Short 1-2
Table 4-5: mSATA Setup Jumper Settings
Force to enable mSATA device
(The S_ATA6 conne ctor will be disabled)
Figure 4-20: mSATA Setup Jumper Location
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4.11.7 USB Power Selection
The USB power selection is made through the BIOS menu in “Chipset Æ PCH-IO
Configuration”. Use the USB Power SW1 and the USB Power SW2 BIOS options to
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configure the correspondent USB ports (see
Table 4-6) and refer to Table 4-7 to select
the USB power source.
BIOS Options Configured USB Ports
K/M_USB1 (external USB 2.0 ports)
USB Power SW1
USB Power SW2
LAN1_USB1 (external USB 3.0 ports)
LAN2_USB2 (external USB 3.0 ports)
USB1 (internal USB 2.0 ports)
USB2 (internal USB 2.0 ports)
USB3-1 (internal USB 3.0 ports)
Table 4-6: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports
Options Description
+5V DUAL +5V dual (default)
+5V +5V
Table 4-7: USB Power Source Setup
Please refer to Section 5.4.2 for BIOS setup.
4.12 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors.
4.12.1 SATA Drive Connection
The IMBA-Q170-i2 is shipped with two SATA drive cables. 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. Insert the cable connector into the on-board SATA
Figure 4-21.
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drive connector until it clips into place. See
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Figure 4-21: SATA Drive Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA 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 SATA power connector to the
back of the SATA drive. See
Figure 4-22. Step 0:
Figure 4-22.
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Figure 4-22: SATA Power Drive Connection
The SATA power cable can be bought from IEI. See
Optional Items in Section 2.4.
4.13 Adding USB 3.0 Drivers to a Windows 7 Installation Image
The Windows 7 installation media does not include native driver support for USB 3.0. In
order to use the USB keyboard or mouse connected to a USB 3.0 port during OS
installation, the user has to update the Windows 7 installation image so that it contains
USB 3.0 drivers. Please follow the instructions below to complete the task.
Step 1: Prepare a USB flash drive installer.
On a working computer, use your Windows 7 DVD or ISO image to create a
bootable USB flash drive.
Step 2: Download the Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility from:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25476/Windows-7-USB-3-0-Creator-
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Utility.
Step 3: Extract the downloaded file to a temporary folder on a computer where the user
has logged in as the administrator.
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NOTE:
The OS version of the computer can be Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or
Windows 10.
Step 4: Connect the USB drive containing the Windows 7 installation image to the
computer.
Step 5: Right click on Installer_Creator.exe from the extracted files and select Run as
administrator.
Step 6: The Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility screen appears (
to browse to the root of the USB drive containing the Windows 7 image.
Figure 4-23: Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility
Step 7: Click Create Image to start the update process.
Figure 4-23). Click
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Step 8: Wait for the process to finish. It may take up to 15 minutes.
Figure 4-24: Update Process is Complete
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Step 9: Now the user can proceed with the Windows 7 installation using the updated
installer. Step 0:
4.14 Intel® AMT Setup Procedure
The IMBA-Q170-i2 is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT). To
enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Make sure at least one of the memory sockets is installed with a DDR4 DIMM.
Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector labeled LAN1_USB1.
Step 3: The AMI BIOS options regarding the Intel® ME or Intel® AMT must be enabled,
Step 4: Properly install the Intel® Management Engine Components drivers from the
iAMT Driver & Utility directory in the driver CD.
Step 5: Configure the Intel® Management Engine BIOS extension (MEBx). To get into
the Intel® MEBx settings, press <Ctrl+P> after a single beep during boot-up
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process. Enter the Intel® current ME password as it requires (the Intel® default
password is admin). Step 0:
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