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MODEL:
IMBA-Q870-i2
ATX Motherboard with LGA1150 Intel® Core i7/i5/i3,
Pentium® or Celeron® CPU, Intel® Q87 Chipset, Dual GbE,
DDR3, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB 3.0, COM Ports
Six SATA 6Gb/s Ports, IPMI 2.0 and RoHS
User Manual
Rev. 1.03 – December 13, 2016
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Revision
Date Version Changes
December 13, 2016 1.03 Modified the max. supported resolution of the DVI-D
connector (Table 1-1)
September 6, 2016 1.02 Modified the system fan connector 2 (SYS_FAN2) pinouts
(Table 3-13)
March 13, 2014 1.01 Deleted I2C information
January 8, 2014 1.00 Initial release
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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.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
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TRADEMARKS
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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 BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 5
1.6 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 6
1.7 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-Q870-i2 Layout..................................................................................... 17
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 18
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 19
INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 20
3.2
3.2.1 Additional Power Connector ........................................................................... 20
3.2.2 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 21
3.2.3 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 22
3.2.4 Chassis Intrusion Connector............................................................................ 23
3.2.5 CPU Power Connector.................................................................................... 24
3.2.6 DisplayPort Connector.................................................................................... 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........................................................................ 31
3.2.12 Front Panel Connector.................................................................................. 32
3.2.13 iRIS Module Slot............................................................................................ 33
3.2.14 Keyboard and Mouse Connector................................................................... 34
3.2.15 LAN LED Connectors.................................................................................... 35
3.2.16 Memory Card Slots........................................................................................ 36
3.2.17 mSATA Card Slot............................................................................................ 36
3.2.18 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 38
3.2.19 Power Button ................................................................................................. 39
3.2.20 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connectors....................................................................... 40
3.2.21 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232..................................................................... 41
3.2.22 Serial Port Connector, RS-422/485................................................................ 43
3.2.23 SMBus Connector .......................................................................................... 44
3.2.24 SPI Flash Connector...................................................................................... 45
3.2.25 SPI Flash Connector, EC............................................................................... 45
3.2.26 TPM Connector.............................................................................................. 46
3.2.27 USB 2.0 Connectors....................................................................................... 47
3.2.28 USB 3.0 Connector ........................................................................................ 48
3.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 49
3.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 50
3.3.2 Keyboard/Mouse and USB 2.0 Connectors..................................................... 51
3.3.3 Ethernet and USB 2.0 Connectors................................................................... 51
3.3.4 Ethernet and USB 3.0 Connectors................................................................... 52
3.3.5 HDMI Port Connector..................................................................................... 53
3.3.6 Serial Port Connector (COM1) ....................................................................... 54
3.3.7 VGA and DVI Connectors................................................................................ 55
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 57
ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 58
4.1
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 58
4.2.1 Socket LGA1150 CPU Installation .................................................................. 60
4.2.2 Socket LGA1150 Cooling Kit Installation........................................................ 63
4.2.3 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 65
4.2.4 iRIS-2400 Module Installation......................................................................... 66
4.2.5 mSATA Card Installation.................................................................................. 67
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION......................................................................................... 68
4.3
4.3.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting........................................................................... 69
4.3.2 Clear CMOS Button......................................................................................... 69
4.3.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override................................................................. 70
4.3.4 mSATA Slot Setup............................................................................................. 70
4.3.5 PCIe x16 Interface Setup................................................................................. 71
4.3.6 USB Power Select............................................................................................ 71
4.4 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 72
4.4.1 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 72
4.5 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 74
4.5.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 74
4.5.2 DVI Display Device Connection...................................................................... 75
4.5.3 HDMI Display Device Connection.................................................................. 76
4.5.4 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 77
4.5.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection........................................................... 78
4.5.6 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 79
4.5.7 USB Connection (Dual Connector)................................................................. 80
4.5.8 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 81
4.6
INTEL® AMT SETUP PROCEDURE............................................................................. 82
4.7 IPMI SETUP PROCEDURE ......................................................................................... 83
4.7.1 Managed System Hardware Setup................................................................... 83
4.7.2 Using the IEI iMAN Web GUI.......................................................................... 84
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 86
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 87
5.1
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 87
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 87
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 88
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes.............................................. 88
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 88
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 89
5.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 91
5.3.1 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 92
5.3.2 RTC Wake Settings........................................................................................... 93
5.3.3 T rusted Computing........................................................................................... 94
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5.3.4 CPU Inform
ation.............................................................................................. 95
5.3.5 SATA Configuration ......................................................................................... 98
5.3.6 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology....................................................................... 99
5.3.7 AMT Configuration........................................................................................ 100
5.3.8 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 101
5.3.9 F81866 Super IO Configuration.................................................................... 102
5.3.9.1 Serial Port n Configuration..................................................................... 103
5.3.9.2 Parallel Port Configuration..................................................................... 109
5.3.10 iWDD H/W Monitor......................................................................................110
5.3.10.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration.............................................................112
5.3.11 Serial Port Console Redirection....................................................................113
5.3.12 iEi Feature....................................................................................................116
5.4
CHIPSET ..................................................................................................................117
5.4.1 PCH-IO Configuration ...................................................................................118
5.4.1.1 PCI Express Configuration..................................................................... 120
5.4.1.2 PCH Azalia Configuration...................................................................... 121
5.4.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration .................................................................. 121
5.4.2.1 Graphics Configuration........................................................................... 122
5.4.2.2 NB PCIe Configuration........................................................................... 125
5.4.2.3 Memory Configuration ........................................................................... 126
5.5 BOOT...................................................................................................................... 127
5.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 129
5.7 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 129
6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 131
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 132
6.1
6.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 132
6.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 134
6.4 GRAPHICS DRIVER INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 137
6.5 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 140
6.6 USB 3.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 144
6.7 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 148
6.7.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 148
6.7.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 148
6.8 INTEL® AMT DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................... 150
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A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE............................................................................ 154
B PRODUCT DISPOSAL............................................................................................ 156
C BIOS OPTIONS........................................................................................................ 158
D DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 162
E WA TCHDOG TIMER............................................................................................... 165
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 168
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: IMBA-Q870-i2...............................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: IMBA-Q870-i2 Connectors..........................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: IMBA-Q870-i2 Dimensions (mm) ...............................................................................5
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram......................................................................................................6
Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers.........................................................................................17
Figure 3-2: Additional Power Connector Location....................................................................20
Figure 3-3: ATX Power Connector Location..............................................................................21
Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location.....................................................................................23
Figure 3-5: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location...................................................................24
Figure 3-6: CPU Power Connector Location..............................................................................25
Figure 3-7: DisplayPort Connector Location.............................................................................26
Figure 3-8: Digital I/O Connector Location ................................................................................27
Figure 3-9: EC Debug Connector Location................................................................................28
Figure 3-10: CPU Fan Connector Location................................................................................29
Figure 3-11: System Fan Connector Locations.........................................................................30
Figure 3-12: Front Panel Audio Connector Location................................................................31
Figure 3-13: Front Panel Connector Location ...........................................................................32
Figure 3-14: iRIS Module Slot Location......................................................................................33
Figure 3-15: Keyboard and Mouse Location..............................................................................34
Figure 3-16: LAN LED Connector Locations .............................................................................35
Figure 3-17: Memory Card Slot Locations.................................................................................36
Figure 3-18: mSATA Card Slot Location....................................................................................37
Figure 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Location..........................................................................39
Figure 3-20: Power Button Location...........................................................................................40
Figure 3-21: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Locations..............................................................40
Figure 3-22: Serial Port Connector Location.............................................................................42
Figure 3-23: RS-422/485 Connector Location............................................................................43
Figure 3-24: SMBus Connector Location...................................................................................44
Figure 3-25: SPI Flash Connector Location...............................................................................45
Figure 3-26: SPI EC Flash Connector Location.........................................................................46
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Figure 3-27: TPM Connector Location........................................................................................47
Figure 3-28: USB 2.0 Connector Locations ...............................................................................48
Figure 3-29: USB 3.0 Connector Location .................................................................................49
Figure 3-30: External Peripheral Interface Connector..............................................................50
Figure 3-31: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................50
Figure 3-32: Serial Port Connector Pinouts...............................................................................54
Figure 3-33: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................55
Figure 3-34: DVI-I Connector.......................................................................................................56
Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever..................................................................60
Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover.........................................................................................61
Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1150 CPU..............................................................................62
Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1150 ......................................................................................62
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kits (CF-1156A-RS and CF-1156E-RS) .....................................................63
Figure 4-6: Cooling Kit Support Bracket....................................................................................64
Figure 4-7: DIMM Installation.......................................................................................................65
Figure 4-8: iRIS-2400 Module Installation ..................................................................................66
Figure 4-9: Remove the Retention Screws for the mSATA Card.............................................67
Figure 4-10: Insert the mSATA Card into the Socket at an Angle...........................................68
Figure 4-11: Secure the mSATA Card.........................................................................................68
Figure 4-12: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Location..................................................................69
Figure 4-13: Clear CMOS Button Location.................................................................................69
Figure 4-14: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location ........................................70
Figure 4-15: mSATA Slot Setup Jumper Location....................................................................71
Figure 4-16: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................73
Figure 4-17: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................74
Figure 4-18: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................75
Figure 4-19: DVI Connector.........................................................................................................76
Figure 4-20: HDMI Connection....................................................................................................77
Figure 4-21: LAN Connection......................................................................................................78
Figure 4-22: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.........................................................................79
Figure 4-23: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................80
Figure 4-24: USB Connector........................................................................................................81
Figure 4-25: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................82
Figure 4-26: IEI iMAN Web Address............................................................................................84
Figure 4-27: IEI iMAN Web GUI....................................................................................................85
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Figure 6-1: Introduction Screen............................................................................................... 133
Figure 6-2: Available Drivers.................................................................................................... 133
Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen........................................................................... 134
Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement...................................................................... 135
Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File ................................................................................. 135
Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations ......................................................................... 136
Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen............................................................ 136
Figure 6-8: Graphics Driver Welcome Screen........................................................................ 137
Figure 6-9: Graphics Driver License Agreement.................................................................... 138
Figure 6-10: Graphics Driver Read Me File............................................................................. 138
Figure 6-11: Graphics Driver Setup Operations..................................................................... 139
Figure 6-12: Graphics Driver Installation Finish Screen ....................................................... 139
Figure 6-13: Windows Control Panel....................................................................................... 140
Figure 6-14: System Control Panel.......................................................................................... 141
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Figure 6-15: Device Manager List ............................................................................................ 142
Figure 6-16: Update Driver Software Window ........................................................................ 143
Figure 6-17: Locate Driver Files............................................................................................... 143
Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 144
Figure 6-19: USB 3.0 Driver Welcome Screen........................................................................ 145
Figure 6-20: USB 3.0 Driver License Agreement.................................................................... 146
Figure 6-21: USB 3.0 Driver Read Me File............................................................................... 146
Figure 6-22: USB 3.0 Driver Setup Operations....................................................................... 147
Figure 6-23: USB 3.0 Driver Installation Finish Screen ......................................................... 147
Figure 6-24: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen............................................................... 149
Figure 6-25: Audio Driver Software Configuration................................................................. 149
Figure 6-26: Restart the Computer .......................................................................................... 150
Figure 6-27: Intel® ME Driver Welcome Screen ..................................................................... 151
Figure 6-28: Intel® ME Driver License Agreement................................................................. 152
Figure 6-29: Intel® ME Driver Setup Operations.................................................................... 152
Figure 6-30: Intel® ME Driver Installation Finish Screen ...................................................... 153
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: IMBA-Q870-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: Additional Power Connector Pinouts.......................................................................21
Table 3-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................22
Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts........................................................................................23
Table 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts......................................................................24
Table 3-7: CPU Power Connector Pinouts.................................................................................25
Table 3-8: DisplayPort Connector Pinouts ................................................................................26
Table 3-9: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................27
Table 3-10: EC Debug Connector Pinouts .................................................................................28
Table 3-11: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts ...................................................................................29
Table 3-12: System Fan Connector 1 Pinouts (SYS_FAN1).....................................................30
Table 3-13: System Fan Connector 2 Pinouts (SYS_FAN2).....................................................30
Table 3-14: Front Panel Audio Connector Pinouts ...................................................................31
Table 3-15: Front Panel Connector Pinouts...............................................................................32
Table 3-16: Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pinouts..............................................................34
Table 3-17: LAN1 LED Connector (LED_LAN1) Pinouts...........................................................35
Table 3-18: LAN2 LED Connector (LED_LAN2) Pinouts...........................................................35
Table 3-19: mSATA Card Slot Pinouts........................................................................................38
Table 3-20: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts .............................................................................39
Table 3-21: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Pinouts....................................................................41
Table 3-22: COM3~6 Serial Port Connector Pinouts.................................................................42
Table 3-23: RS-422/485 Connector Pinouts...............................................................................43
Table 3-24: DB-9 RS-422/485 Pinouts.........................................................................................44
Table 3-25: SMBus Connector Pinouts ......................................................................................44
Table 3-26: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts ..................................................................................45
Table 3-27: SPI EC Flash Connector Pinouts ............................................................................46
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Table 3-28: TPM Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................47
Table 3-29: USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................48
Table 3-30: USB 3.0 Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................49
Table 3-31: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts................................................................................................51
Table 3-32: PS/2 Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................51
Table 3-33: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts................................................................................................52
Table 3-34: LAN2 Pinouts ............................................................................................................52
Table 3-35: USB 3.0 Port Pinouts................................................................................................53
Table 3-36: LAN1 Pinouts ............................................................................................................53
Table 3-37: HDMI Connector Pinouts .........................................................................................54
Table 3-38: Serial Port Connector Pinouts ................................................................................54
Table 3-39: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................55
Table 3-40: DVI Connector Pinouts.............................................................................................56
Table 4-1: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings.............................................70
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Table 4-2: mSATA Slot Setup Jumper Settings.........................................................................70
Table 4-3: PCIe x16 Interface Setup............................................................................................71
Table 4-4: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports................................................................72
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................88
Table 5-2: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports............................................................. 119
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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................90
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................91
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................92
BIOS Menu 4: RTC Wake Settings..............................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 5: Trusted Computing..............................................................................................94
BIOS Menu 6: CPU Information...................................................................................................95
BIOS Menu 7: SATA Configuration.............................................................................................98
BIOS Menu 8: Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology .........................................................................99
BIOS Menu 9: AMT Configuration............................................................................................ 100
BIOS Menu 10: USB Configuration.......................................................................................... 101
BIOS Menu 11: F81866 Super IO Configuration ..................................................................... 102
BIOS Menu 12: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.................................................................. 103
BIOS Menu 13: Parallel Port Configuration Menu.................................................................. 109
BIOS Menu 14: iWDD H/W Monitor .......................................................................................... 111
BIOS Menu 15: Smart Fan Mode Configuration ..................................................................... 112
BIOS Menu 16: Serial Port Console Redirection.................................................................... 114
BIOS Menu 17: iEi Feature........................................................................................................ 116
BIOS Menu 18: Chipset............................................................................................................. 117
BIOS Menu 19: PCH-IO Configuration..................................................................................... 118
BIOS Menu 20: PCI Express Configuration ............................................................................ 120
BIOS Menu 21: PCH Azalia Configuration .............................................................................. 121
BIOS Menu 22: System Agent (SA) Configuration................................................................. 122
BIOS Menu 23: Graphics Configuration.................................................................................. 122
BIOS Menu 24: LCD Control..................................................................................................... 124
BIOS Menu 25: NB PCIe Configuration ................................................................................... 125
BIOS Menu 26: Memory Configuration.................................................................................... 126
BIOS Menu 27: Boot.................................................................................................................. 127
BIOS Menu 28: Security............................................................................................................ 129
BIOS Menu 29:Exit..................................................................................................................... 130
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1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
IMBA-Q870-i2 A TX Motherboard
Figure 1-1: IMBA-Q870-i2
The IMBA-Q870-i2 is an ATX motherboard. It accepts a Socket LGA1150 Intel® Core™ i7,
Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor and supports four 240-pin
1333/1066 MHz dual-channel DDR3 DIMM modules up to 32.0 GB maximum. The
IMBA-Q870-i2 includes VGA, HDMI, and DVI-D display ports for triple independent
display. Expansion and I/O include four PCI slots, one PCIe x16 slot, one PCIe x4 slot with
x1 signal, one PCIe x1 slot, two USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel, two USB 3.0 ports by pin
header, four USB 2.0 on the rear panel, four USB 2.0 by pin header, six SATA 6Gb/s
connectors, six COM ports, and two keyboard/mouse connectors.
1.2 Benefits
Some of the IMBA-Q870-i2 motherboard benefits include:
Powerful graphics with multiple monitors
Staying connected with both wired LAN connections
Speedy running of multiple programs and applications
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1.3 Features
Some of the IMBA-Q870-i2 motherboard features are listed below:
ATX form factor
RoHS compliant
LGA1150 Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron®
processor supported
Intel® Q87 Chipset
Four 240-pin 1333/1066 MHz dual-channel DDR3 DIMMs with up to 32.0 GB
memory
HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D and VGA interfaces support triple independent
display
Supports IPMI 2.0 via IEI iRIS-2400 module
Two Intel® PCIe GbE connectors, LAN1 with Intel® AMT 9.0 support
Six SATA 6Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
One PCIe Mini slot for mSATA modules or USB devices
Four PCI card expansion slots
One PCIe x16 card expansion slot
One PCIe x4 card expansion slot with x1 signal
One PCIe x1 card expansion slot
Multiple USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
High Definition Audio
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1.4 Connectors
The connectors on the IMBA-Q870-i2 are shown in the figure below.
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Figure 1-2: IMBA-Q870-i2 Connectors
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1.5 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the IMBA-Q870-i2 are shown in the diagram below.
Figure 1-3: IMBA-Q870-i2 Dimensions (mm)
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1.6 Data Flow
6Figure 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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1.7 Technical Specifications
IMBA-Q870-i2 technical specifications are listed below.
Specification/Model IMBA-Q870-i2
Form Factor
CPU Supported
Chipset
Integrated Graphics
Memory
Audio
BIOS
Digital I/O
Ethernet Controllers
ATX
LGA1150 Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron®
processor supported
Intel® Q87
Intel® HD Graphics Gen 7.5 supports DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2, OpenGL
3.2, Full MPEG2, VC1, AVC Decode
Four 240-pin 1333/1066 MHz dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs support
up to 32.0 GB maximum
Realtek ALC662 HD Audio codec (line-in, line-out, mic-in)
UEFI BIOS
8-bit, 4-bit input/4-bit output
LAN1: Intel® I217LM PHY with Intel® AMT 9.0 support
Super I/O Controller
Watchdog Timer
Expansion
PCI
PCIe
I/O Interface Connectors
LAN2: Intel® I210-AT PCIe Ethernet controller with NCSI & IPMI 2.0 support
Fintek F81866
Software programmable supports 1~2 55 sec. system reset
Four PCI slots
One PCIe x1 slot
One PCIe x16 slot
One PCIe x4 slot (with x1 signal)
One PCIe Mini slot for mSATA card or USB devices only
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Audio Connectors
Display Ports
Ethernet
Keyboard/Mouse
TPM
Serial Ports
One external audio jack (line-in, line-out, mic-in)
One internal front panel audio connector (2x5 pin header)
One HDMI integrated in the Intel® Q87 (up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz)
One DVI-D integrated in the Intel® Q87 (up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz)
One VGA integrated in the Intel® Q87 (up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz)
One internal DisplayPort integrated in the Intel® Q87 supports HDMI, LVDS,
VGA, DVI, DisplayPort (up to 3840x2160, 60Hz)
Two RJ-45 GbE port s
One internal keyboard and mouse connector
One PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
One TPM connector via 20-pin header
One external RS-232 serial port
One RS-422/485 via internal wafer connector
Four RS-232 via internal box headers
USB ports
Serial ATA
LAN LED
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Two external USB 3.0 ports on rear IO
Two internal USB 3.0 ports by pin headers
Four external USB 2.0 ports on rear IO
Four internal USB 2.0 ports by pin headers
Six SATA 6Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Two 2-pin LAN active LED connectors
ATX power supported
3.3V@0.66A, 5V@4.34A , 12V@0.16A, Vcore_12V@4.01A, 5VSB@0.21A
(3.90GHz Intel® i7-4770K CPU with four 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 DIMMs)
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Specification/Model IMBA-Q870-i2
Operating Temperature
Humidity
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Weight GW/NW
Table 1-1: IMBA-Q870-i2 Specifications
-20ºC ~ 60ºC/-4°F ~ 140°F
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-Q870-i2 is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the antistatic 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-Q870-i2 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly by sending an email to 33sales@ieiworld.com.
The IMBA-Q870-i2 is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 IMBA-Q870-i2 single board computer
IMBA-Q870-i2 A TX Motherboard
2 SATA cable
(P/N: 32801-000703-500-RS)
1 I/O shielding
(P/N: 45014-0046C0-00-RS)
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
IPMI 2.0 adapter card with AST2400 BMC chip
(P/N: iRIS-2400-R10)
Dual-port USB cable with bracket
(P/N: 19800-003100-300-RS)
Dual-port USB 3.0 cable with bracket
(P/N: 19800-010500-200-RS)
SATA Power Cable
(P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS)
RS-422/485 cable, 200mm
(P/N: 32205-003800-300-RS)
Quad port RS-232 cable with bracket
(400/400/400/400MM)
(P/N: 32205-001203-200-RS)
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Item and Part Number Image
KB/MS cable
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(P/N: 19800-000075-RS)
Parallel port cable
(P/N:19800-000049-RS)
LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (1U chassis compatible,
73W)
(P/N: CF-1 156A-RS-R11)
LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (95W)
(P/N: CF-1156E-R11)
DisplayPort to HDMI converter board for IEI IDP connector
(P/N: DP-HDMI-R10)
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DisplayPort to 24-bit dual-channel 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)
DisplayPort to DVI-D converter board for iEi IDP connector
(P/N: DP-DVI-R10)
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Item and Part Number Image
DisplayPort to DisplayPort converter board for iEi IDP
connector
(P/N: DP-DP-R10)
20-pin Infineon TPM Module, S/W management tool,
firmware V3.17
(P/N: TPM-IN01-R1 1)
Table 2-2: Optional Items
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3
3 Connectors
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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors.
3.1.1 IMBA-Q870-i2 Layout
The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers.
Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers
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3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
The table below lists all the connectors on the board.
Connector Type Label
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
CPU power connector 4-pin connector CPU12V1
Digital I/O connector 10-pin header DIO1
DisplayPort connector 19-pin box header DP1
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EC debug connector 18-pin header CN3
Fan connector (CPU) 4-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
Fan connectors (system) 3-pin wafer SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2
Front panel audio connector 10-pin header FRONT-PANEL1
Front panel connector 14-pin header F_PANEL1
iRIS module connector 204-pin SO-DIMM 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
Memory card slot DIMM slot CHA_DIMM1, CHA_DIMM2,
CHB_DIMM1, CHB_DIMM2
mSATA card slot PCIe Mini socket CN2
Parallel port connector 26-pin box header LPT1
PCI slot PCI slot PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4
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Connector Type Label
PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 slot PCIEX1_1
PCIe x16 slot PCIe x16 slot PCIEX16_1
PCIe x4 slot with PCIe x1 signal PCIe x4 slot PCIEX4_1
Power button Push button PWR_SW1
SATA 6Gb/s drive connectors 7-pin SATA connector S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3,
Serial port, RS-232 40-pin box header COM2-6
Serial port, RS-422/485 4-pin wafer COM4
SMBus connector 4-pin wafer CN1
S_ATA 4, S_ATA5, S_ATA 6
SPI flash connector 8-pin header JSPI1
SPI flash connector, EC 8-pin header JSPI2
TPM connector 20-pin header TPM1
USB 2.0 connectors 8-pin headers USB1, USB2
USB 3.0 connector 19-pin box header CN4
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
Keyboard/Mouse and USB 2.0 ports PS/2, USB 2.0 K/M_USB1
Ethernet and USB 2.0 ports RJ-45, USB 2.0 LAN2_USB2
Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports RJ-45, USB 3.0 LAN1_USB1
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Connector Type Label
HDMI connector HDMI port HDMI1
Serial Port connector (COM1) 9-pin male DB-9 COM1
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VGA and DVI connector 15-pin female,
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
The section describes all of the connectors on the IMBA-Q870-i2.
3.2.1 Additional Power Connector
CN Label: ATXPWR1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinou
The additio
ts:
nal power connector provides extra +12V and +5V power to the system.
4-pin connector, p=5.08 mm
See Figure 3-2
See Table 3-3
VIDEO1
24-pin female
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Figure 3-2: Additional Power Connector Location
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Pin Description
1 +12V
2 GND
3 GND
4 +5V
Table 3-3: Additional Power Connector Pinouts
3.2.2 ATX Power Connector
CN Label: ATX1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinou
ts:
The ATX power co
24-pin ATX, p=4.2 mm
See Figure 3-3
See Table 3-4
nnector connects to an ATX power supply.
Figure 3-3: 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
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Pin Description Pin Description
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 3-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
3.2.3 Battery Connector
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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:
CN Pinou
ts:
A system battery is placed i
clock to retain the time when power is turned off.
Battery holder
See Figure 3-4
See Table 3-5
n the battery holder. The battery provides power to the system
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Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location
Pin Description
1 NC
2 BAT+
3 BAT-(GND)
Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts
3.2.4 Chassis Intrusion Connector
CN Label: CHASSIS1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The chassis intrusion connector is for a chassis intrusion detection sensor or switch that
detects if a chassis component is removed or replaced.
2-pin header, p=2.54 mm
7Figure 3-5
See
7Table 3-6
See
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Figure 3-5: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location
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Pin Description
1 +3.3VSB
2 CHASSIS OPEN
Table 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts
3.2.5 CPU Power Connector
CN Label: CPU12V1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The CPU power input connector provides power to the CPU.
4-pin connector, p=4.2 mm
See Figure 3-6
See Table 3-7
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Figure 3-6: CPU Power Connector Location
Pin Description
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
Table 3-7: CPU Power Connector Pinouts
3.2.6 DisplayPort Connector
CN Label: DP1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The DisplayPort connector supports HDMI, LVDS, VGA, DVI and DisplayPort graphics
interfaces with up to 3840x2160 resolutions.
19-pin box header, p=2.0 mm
See Figure 3-7
See Table 3-8
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Figure 3-7: DisplayPort Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +5V 11 AUXP
2 LANE1N 12 AUXN
3 LANE1P 13 GND
4 GND 14 LANE2P
5 LANE3N 15 LANE2N
6 LANE3P 16 GND
7 GND 17 LANE0P
8 AUX_CTRL_DET_D 18 LANE0N
9 GND 19 +3.3V
10 HPD
Table 3-8: DisplayPort Connector Pinouts
3.2.7 Digital I/O Connector
CN Label: DIO1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.
10-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-8
See Table 3-9
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The digital I/O provides 4-bit output and 4-bit input.
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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 3-9: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts
3.2.8 EC Debug Connector
CN Label: CN3
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinou
The EC de
ts:
bug connector is used for EC debug.
18-pin header, p=2.0 mm
See Figure 3-9
See Table 3-10
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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 3-10: EC Debug Connector Pinouts
3.2.9 Fan Connector (CPU)
CN Label: CPU_FAN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan.
4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-10
See Table 3-11
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Figure 3-10: CPU Fan Connector Location
Pin Description
1 GND
2 +12 V
3 FANIO
4 PWM
Table 3-11: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts
3.2.10 Fan Connectors (System)
CN Label: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Each fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan.
3-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-11
See Table 3-12 and Table 3-13
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Figure 3-11: System Fan Connector Locations
Pin Description
1 FANIO
2 +12 V (PWM)
3 GND
Table 3-12: System Fan Connector 1 Pinouts (SYS_FAN1)
Pin Description
1 NC
2 +12 V
3 GND
Table 3-13: System Fan Connector 2 Pinouts (SYS_FAN2)
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3.2.11 Front Panel Audio Connector
CN Label: FRONT-PANEL1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinou
This
ts:
connector connects to speakers, a microphone and an audio input.
10-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-12
See Table 3-14
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 3-14: Front Panel Audio Connector Pinouts
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3.2.12 Front Panel Connector
CN Label: F_PANEL1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
14-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-13
See Table 3-15
The front panel connector connects to the indicator LEDs and buttons on the computer's
front panel.
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Figure 3-13: Front Panel Connector Location
Function Pin Description Function Pin Description
Power LED 1 +5V Speaker 2 Beep Power
3 NC IPMI LED 4 IPMI ID_LED+
5 GND 6 IPMI ID_LEDPower Button 7 PWRBT_SW# Speaker 8 PC Beep
9 GND 10 NC
HDD LED 11 +5V Reset 12 EXTRST 13 SATA_LED# 14 GND
Table 3-15: Front Panel Connector Pinouts
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3.2.13 iRIS Module Slot
CN Label: IPMI1
CN Type:
CN Location:
The iRIS module slot is used to install the IEI iRIS-2400 IPMI 2.0 module. Please refer to
Section 4.7 for IPMI setup
204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slot
7Figure 3-14
See
procedure.
WARNING:
The iRIS module slot is designed to install the IEI iRIS-2400 IPMI 2.0
module only. DO NOT install other modules into the iRIS module slot.
Doing so may cause damage to the IMBA-Q870-i2.
Figure 3-14: iRIS Module Slot Location
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3.2.14 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
CN Label: KB_MS1
IMBA-Q870-i2 A TX Motherboard
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinou
The keyb
ts:
oard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a
6-pin wafer, p=2.0 mm
See Figure 3-15
See Table 3-16
PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
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Figure 3-15: Keyboard and Mouse 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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3.2.15 LAN LED Connectors
CN Label: LED_LAN1, LED_LAN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
2-pin header, p=2.54 mm
7Figure 3-16
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.
Figure 3-16: 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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3.2.16 Memory Card Slots
CN Label: CHA_DIMM1, CHA_DIMM2, CHB_DIMM1, CHB_DI MM2
IMBA-Q870-i2 A TX Motherboard
CN Type:
CN Location:
The DIMM slots are for DDR3 DIMM memory modules.
DDR3 DIMM slot
See 7Figure 3-17
Figure 3-17: Memory Card Slot Locations
3.2.17 mSATA Card Slot
CN Label: CN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The mSATA card slot is for installing m
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PCIe Mini slot
7Figure 3-18
See
See Table 3-19
SATA cards or USB devices only.
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NOTE:
If the user shorts the mSATA Slot Setup jumper (MSATA_SW1) to
force the system to enable mSATA device, the S_ATA6 connector will
be disabled. Please refer to Section 4.3.4.
Figure 3-18: mSATA Card Slot Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 PCIE_WAKE# 2 +3.3V
3 N/C 4 GND
5 N/C 6 1.5V
7 N/C 8 N/C
9 GND 10 N/C
11 MSATA_CLK# 12 N/C
13 MSATA _CLK 14 N/C
15 GND 16 N/C
17 PLTRST_N 18 GND
19 N/C 20 +3.3V
21 GND 22 PLTRST_N
23 SATA_RX+ 24 +3.3V
25 SATA_RX- 26 GND
27 GND 28 1.5V
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Pin Description Pin Description
29 GND 30 SMB_CLK
31 SATA_TX- 32 SMB_DATA
33 SATA_TX+ 34 GND
35 GND 36 USB_DATA37 GND 38 USB_DATA+
39 +3.3V 40 GND
41 +3.3V 42 N/C
43 +3.3V 44 N/C
45 CLINK_CLK 46 N/C
47 CLINK_DATA 48 1.5V
49 CLINK_RST# 50 GND
51 MSATA_DET 52 +3.3V
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Table 3-19: mSATA Card Slot Pinouts
3.2.18 Parallel Port Connector
CN Label: LPT1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinou
The pa
ts:
rallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some other
parallel port device such as a printer.
26-pin box header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-19
See Table 3-20
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Figure 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 STROBE# 2 DATA 0
3 DATA 1 4 DATA 2
5 DATA 3 6 DATA 4
7 DATA 5 8 DATA 6
9 DATA 7 10 ACKNOWLEDGE#
11 BUSY 12 PAPER EMPTY
13 PRINTER SELECT 14 AUTO FORM FEED #
15 ERROR# 16 INITIALIZE#
17 PRINTER SELECT LN# 18 GROUND
19 GROUND 20 GROUND
21 GROUND 22 GROUND
23 GROUND 24 GROUND
25 GROUND 26 NC
Table 3-20: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts
3.2.19 Power Button
CN Label: PWR_SW1
CN Type:
CN Location:
Push button
See Figure 3-20
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The on-board power button controls system power.
Figure 3-20: Power Button Location
3.2.20 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connectors
CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4, S_ATA5, S_ATA6
IMBA-Q870-i2 A TX Motherboard
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives.
7-pin SATA drive connectors
See Figure 3-21
See Table 3-21
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Figure 3-21: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Locations
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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
NOTE:
If the user shorts the mSATA Slot Setup jumper (MSATA_SW1) to
force the system to enable mSATA device, the S_ATA6 connector will
be disabled. Please refer to Section 4.3.4.
3.2.21 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232
CN Label: COM2-6
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The connector provides four RS-232 ports connection.
40-pin box header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-22
See Table 3-22
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Figure 3-22: Serial Port Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 DCD 2 DSR
3 RXD 4 RTS
COM2 5 TXD 6 CTS
7 DTR 8 RI
9 GND 10 GND
11 DCD 12 DSR
13 RXD 14 RTS
COM3 15 TXD 16 CTS
17 DTR 18 RI
19 GND 20 GND
21 DCD 22 DSR
23 RXD 24 RTS
COM5 25 TXD 26 CTS
27 DTR 28 RI
29 GND 30 GND
31 DCD 32 DSR
33 RXD 34 RTS
COM6 35 TXD 36 CTS
37 DTR 38 RI
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39 GND 40 GND
Table 3-22: COM3~6 Serial Port Connector Pinouts
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3.2.22 Serial Port Connector, RS-422/485
CN Label: COM4
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Used for RS-422/485 communications.
Figure 3-23: RS-422/485 Connector Location
4-pin wafer, p=2.0 mm
See Figure 3-23
See Table 3-23
Pin Description
1 RXD4222 RXD422+
3 TXD422+/TXD485+
4 TXD422-/TXD485-
Table 3-23: RS-422/485 Connector Pinouts
Use the optional RS-422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts of the DB-9
connector are listed below.
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RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts
Table 3-24: DB-9 RS-422/485 Pinouts
3.2.23 SMBus Connector
CN Label: CN1
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CN Type:
4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm
CN Location: See Figure 3-24
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25
The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system
management communications.
Figure 3-24: SMBus Connector Location
Pin Description
1 GND
2 SMB_DATA
3 SMB_CLK
4 +5V
Table 3-25: SMBus Connector Pinouts
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3.2.24 SPI Flash Connector
CN Label: JSPI1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SPI flash connector is used to flash the SPI ROM.
Figure 3-25: SPI Flash Connector Location
8-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-25
See Table 3-26
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +3.3V 2 SPI_CS#
3 SPI_SO 4 NC
5 GND 6 SPI_CLK
7 SPI_SI 8 NC
Table 3-26: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts
3.2.25 SPI Flash Connector, EC
CN Label: JSPI2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SPI flash connector is used to flash the EC ROM.
8-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-26
See Table 3-27
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Figure 3-26: SPI EC Flash Connector Location
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Pin Description Pin Description
1 +3.3V 2 SPI_CS#
3 SPI_SO 4 NC
5 GND 6 SPI_CLK
7 SPI_SI 8 NC
Table 3-27: SPI EC Flash Connector Pinouts
3.2.26 TPM Connector
CN Label: TPM1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The TPM connector connects to a TPM module.
20-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-27
See Table 3-28
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Figure 3-27: 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
3.2.27 USB 2.0 Connectors
CN Label: USB1, USB2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The USB 2.0 connectors connect to USB 2.0 devices. Each pin header provides two USB
8-pin header, p=2.54 mm
See Figure 3-28
See Table 3-29
2.0 ports.
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Figure 3-28: USB 2.0 Connector Locations
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Pin Description Pin Description
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
3.2.28 USB 3.0 Connector
CN Label: CN4
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The USB 3.0 connector connects to USB 3.0 devices. This connector provides two
USB 3.0 ports.
19-pin box header, p=2.0 mm
See Figure 3-29
See Table 3-30
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Figure 3-29: 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
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:
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Figure 3-30: External Peripheral Interface Connector
3.3.1 Audio Connector
CN Label: AUDIO_CV1
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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 3-30
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Figure 3-31: Audio Connector
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3.3.2 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 3-30
See Table 3-31 and Table 3-32
The USB 2.0 connector can be connected to a USB 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 3-31: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts
The PS/2 port is for connecting a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard.
Pin Description
9 GND
10 Keyboard Data
11 Mouse Data
12 VCC
13 Keyboard Clock
14 Mouse Clock
Table 3-32: PS/2 Connector Pinouts
3.3.3 Ethernet and USB 2.0 Connectors
CN Label: LAN2_USB2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
RJ-45, USB 3.0
See Figure 3-30
See Table 3-33 and Table 3-34
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The USB 2.0 connector can be connected to a USB 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 3-33: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts
A 10/100/1000 Mb/s connection can be made to a Local Area Network.
Pin Description Pin Description
P2 TRD2P0 P6 TRD2P2
P3 TRD2N0 P7 TRD2N2
P4 TRD2P1 P8 TRD2P3
P5 TRD2N1 P9 TRD2N3
Table 3-34: LAN2 Pinouts
3.3.4 Ethernet and USB 3.0 Connectors
CN Label: LAN1_USB1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
There are two external USB 3.0 connectors on the IMBA-Q870-i2.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 VCC 10 VCC
2 USB_DATA- 11 USB_DATA3 USB_DATA+ 12 USB_ DATA+
RJ-45, USB 3.0
See Figure 3-30
See Table 3-35 and Table 3-36
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4 GND 13 GND
5 USB3_RX- 14 USB3_RX6 USB3_RX+ 15 USB3_ RX+
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Pin Description Pin Description
7 GND 16 GND
8 USB3_TX- 17 USB3_TX9 USB3_TX+ 18 USB3_TX+
Table 3-35: USB 3.0 Port Pinouts
A 10/100/1000 Mb/s connection can be made to a Local Area Network. LAN1 also
supports Intel® AMT 9.0.
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 3-36: LAN1 Pinouts
3.3.5 HDMI Port Connector
CN Label: HDMI1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The HDMI port connects to an HDMI device.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 HDMI_DATA2 13 N/C
2 GND 14 N/C
3 HDMI_DATA2# 15 HDMI_SCL
4 HDMI_DATA1 16 HDMI_SDA
HDMI connector
See Figure 3-30
See Table 3-37
5 GND 17 GND
6 HDMI_DATA1# 18 +5V
7 HDMI_DATA0 19 HDMI_HPD
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Pin Description Pin Description
8 GND 20 HDMI_GND
9 HDMI_DATA0# 21 HDMI_GND
10 HDMI_CLK 22 HDMI_GND
11 GND 23 HDMI_GND
12 HDMI_CLK#
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Table 3-37: HDMI Connector Pinouts
3.3.6 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
CN Label: COM1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The serial port connects to a RS-232 serial communications device.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 DCD1 6 DSR1
2 RXD1 7 RTS1
3 TXD1 8 CTS1
4 DTR1 9 RI1
DB-9 connector
See Figure 3-30
See Table 3-38
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5 GND
Table 3-38: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
Figure 3-32: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
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3.3.7 VGA and DVI Connectors
CN Label: VIDEO1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
15-pin Female, 24-pin header
See Figure 3-30
See Table 3-39 and Table 3-40
The VGA connector connects to a monitor that accepts a standard VGA input.
Pin Description Pin Description
V1 RED V2 GREEN
V3 BLUE V4 NC
V5 GND V6 GND
V7 GND V8 GND
V9 VCC V10 GND
V11 NC V12 DDCDA
V13 HSYNC V14 VSYNC
V15 DDCCLK
Table 3-39: VGA Connector Pinouts
Figure 3-33: VGA Connector
The DVI connector connects to a monitor that supports DVI video input.
Pin Description Pin Description
C1 RED 10 DVI_DATA1
C2 GREEN 11 GND
C3 BLUE 12 N/C
C4 HS 13 N/C
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Pin Description Pin Description
C5 GND 14 +5V
C6 NC 15 Hot Plug Detect
1 DVI_DATA2# 16 HPDET
2 DVI_DATA2 17 DVI_DATA0#
3 GND 18 DVI_DATA0
4 N/C 19 GND
5 N/C 20 N/C
6 DDC CLK 21 N/C
7 DDC DATA 22 N/C
8 VS 23 DVI_CLK
9 DVI_DATA1# 24 DVI_CLK#
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Table 3-40: DVI Connector Pinouts
Figure 3-34: DVI-I 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-Q870-i2 may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-Q870-i2
and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IMBA-Q870-i2. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the IMBA-Q870-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
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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-Q870-i2, place it on an
anti-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
IMBA-Q870-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
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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-Q870-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-Q870-i2 on an antistatic pad:
o When installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the IMBA-Q870-i2 of f:
o When working with the IMBA-Q870-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-Q870-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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4.2.1 Socket LGA1150 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.
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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.
Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever
Step 2: Open the socket and remove the protective cover. The black protective
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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
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.
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.
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Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1150 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 (Figure 4-4).
resistance, but will not require extreme pressure.
There will be some
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Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1150
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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:
4.2.2 Socket LGA1150 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.
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kits (CF-1156A-RS and CF-1156E-RS)
The cooling kit can be bought from IEI. The cooling kit has a heatsink 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.
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Step 1: A cooling kit bracket is pre-inst alled on the rear of the motherboard. See Figure
4-6.
Figure 4-6: Cooling Kit Support Bracket
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Step 2: Place the cooling kit onto the socket LGA1150 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: Secure the cooling kit by fastening the four retention screws of the cooling kit.
Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector
on the IMBA-Q870-i2. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips
and fan blades.
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4.2.3 DIMM Installation
To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7: DIMM Installation
Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as
they can. See Figure 4-7.
Step 2: Align the DI
lines up with the notch on the memory socket. See Figure 4-7.
Step 3: Insert the DI
Clip the two handles into place. See Figure 4-7.
Step 4: Rem
oving a DIMM. To remove a DIMM, push both handles outward. The
memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
MM with the socket. Align the DIMM so the notch on the memory
MM. Once aligned, press down until the DIMM is properly seated.
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4.2.4 iRIS-2400 Module Installation
WARNING:
The iRIS module slot is designed to install the IEI iRIS-2400 IPMI 2.0
module only. DO NOT install other modules into the iRIS module slot.
Doing so may cause damage to the IMBA-Q870-i2.
To install the iRIS-2400 module, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7.
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Figure 4-8: iRIS-2400 Module Installation
Step 1: Open the socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can.
See Figure 4-7.
Step 2: Align the iRI
the notch on the module lines up with the notch on the socket. See Figure 4-7.
Step 3: Insert the iRI
module is properly seated. Clip the two handles into place. See Figure 4-7.
S-2400 module with the socket. Align the iRIS-2400 module so
S-2400 module. Once aligned, press down until the iRIS-2400
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Step 4: 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:
NOTE:
After installing the iRIS-2400 module, use LAN2 port to establish a
network connection. Please refer to Section 4.7 for IPMI
procedures.
4.2.5 mSATA Card Installation
To install a mSATA card, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the mSA TA card slot. The location of the mSATA card slot is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Remove the retention screws. Remove the two retention screws secured on
the motherboard as shown in
setup
7Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9: Remove the Retention Screws for the mSATA Card
Step 3: Insert into the socket at an angle. Line up the notch on the card with the notch
on the connector. Slide the mSATA card into the socket at an angle of about 20º
7Figure 4-10).
(
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Figure 4-10: Insert the mSATA Card into the Socket at an Angle
Step 4: Secure the mSATA card. Secure the mSATA card with the retention screws
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previously removed (
Figure 4-11: Secure the mSATA Card
4.3 System Configuration
The system configuration is controlled by buttons, switches, jumpers and BIOS options.
7Figure 4-11). Step 0:
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4.3.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting
The AT and ATX power mode selection is made through the AT/ATX power mode switch
which is shown in Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Location
4.3.2 Clear CMOS Button
To reset the BIOS, remove the on-board battery and press the clear CMOS button for
three seconds or more. The clear CMOS button location is shown in Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13: Clear CMOS Button Location
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4.3.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override
The Flash Descriptor Security Override jumper (p=2.0 mm) specifies whether to override
the flash descriptor.
Setting Description
Short 1-2 No override (Default)
Short 2-3 Override
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Table 4-1: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings
Figure 4-14: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location
4.3.4 mSATA Slot Setup
The mSATA Slot Setup jumper (p=2.0 mm) specifies whether to automatically detect the
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mSATA device installed in the mSATA card slot (CN2). If the user shorts the mSATA Slot
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)
Force to enable mSATA device
Short
(The S_ATA6 conne ctor will be disabled)
Table 4-2: mSATA Slot Setup Jumper Settings
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Figure 4-15: mSATA Slot Setup Jumper Location
4.3.5 PCIe x16 Interface Setup
The PCIe x16 interface setup is made through the BIOS options in “Chipset PCH-IO
Configuration” BIOS menu. Use the PCIEX16 Power option to configure the PCIe x16
channel mode.
BIOS Options Description
1 x16 PCIE Sets the PCIe x16 slot as one PCIe x16. (Default)
Table 4-3: PCIe x16 Interface Setup
Please refer to Section 5.4.1 for detailed information.
4.3.6 USB Power Select
The USB power selection is made through the BIOS options in “Chipset PCH-IO
Configuration” BIOS menu. Use the USB SW1 Power and the USB SW2 Power BIOS
options to configure the power source to the corresponding USB ports (see Table 4-4).
BIOS Options Configured USB Ports
USB SW1 Power
K/M_USB1 (external USB 2.0 ports)
LAN1_USB1 (external USB 3.0 ports)
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BIOS Options Configured USB Ports
LAN2_USB2 (external USB 2.0 ports)
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USB SW2 Power
Table 4-4: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports
USB1 (internal USB 2.0 ports)
USB2 (internal USB 2.0 ports)
CN4 (internal USB 3.0 ports)
Please refer to Section 5.4.1 for detailed information.
4.4 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors.
4.4.1 SATA Drive Connection
The IMBA-Q870-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
drive connector. See Figure 4-16.
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Figure 4-16: 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 Figure 4-17.
Step 4: Conn
ect the SA TA power cable (optional). Connect the SATA power
connector to the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-17.
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Figure 4-17: SATA Power Drive Connection
The SATA power cable can be bought from IEI. See Optional Items in Section 2.4.
4.5 External Peripheral Interface Connection
This section describes connecting devices to the external connectors on the
IMBA-Q870-i2.
4.5.1 Audio Connector
The audio jacks on the external audio connector enable the IMBA-Q870-i2 to be
connected to a stereo sound setup. Each jack supports both input and output. When
connecting a device, the High Definition Audio utility will automatically detect input or
output. The lime green (top) audio jack does not support input from a microphone. To
install the audio devices, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Identify the audio plugs. The plugs on your home theater system or speakers
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Step 2: Plug the audio plugs into the audio jacks. Plug the audio plugs into the audio
jacks. If the plugs on your speakers are different, an adapter will need to be used
to plug them into the audio jacks.
Figure 4-18: Audio Connector
Step 3: Check audio clarity. Check that the sound is coming through the right speakers
by adjusting the balance front to rear and left to right.
4.5.2 DVI Display Device Connection
The IMBA-Q870-i2 has a single female DVI-I connector on the external peripheral
interface panel. The DVI-I connector is connected to a digital display device. To connect a
digital display device to the IMBA-Q870-i2, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the DVI-I connector. The location of the DVI-I connector is shown in
another chapter.
Step 2: Align the DVI-I connector. Align the male DVI-I connector on the digital display
device cable with the female DVI-I connector on the external peripheral
interface.
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Step 3: Insert the DVI-I connector. Once the connectors are properly aligned with the
male connector, insert the male conne ctor from the digital display device into the
female connector on the IMBA-Q870-i2. See Figure 4-19.
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Figure 4-19: DVI Connector
Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DVI-I connector from the digital display
device to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either
side of the connector. Step 0:
4.5.3 HDMI Display Device Connection
The HDMI connector transmits a digital signal to compatible HDMI display devices such
as a TV or computer screen. To connect the HDMI cable to the IMBA-Q870-i2, follow the
steps below.
Step 1: Locate the HDMI connector. The location is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the connector. Align the HDMI conne ctor with the HDMI port. Make sure
the orientation of the connector is correct.
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Figure 4-20: HDMI Connection
Step 3: Insert the HDMI connector. Gently insert the HDMI connector. The connector
should engage with a gentle push. If the connector does not insert easily, check
again that the connector is aligned correctly, and that the connector is being
inserted with the right way up. Step 0:
4.5.4 LAN Connection
There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection
to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow
the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of
the RJ-45 connectors on the IMBA-Q870-i2. See Figure 4-21.
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Figure 4-21: LAN Connection
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Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. Step 0:
4.5.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection
The IMBA-Q870-i2 has a PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The
PS/2 connector is used to connect to a keyboard or a mouse to the system. Follow the
steps below to connect a keyboard or a mouse to the IMBA-Q870-i2.
Step 1: Locate the PS/2 connector. The location of the PS/2 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the keyboard/mouse connector. Insert a PS/2 keyboard or mouse
connector into the appropriate PS/2 connector on the external peripheral
interface connector . See Figure 4-22.
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Figure 4-22: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
4.5.6 Serial Device Connection
The IMBA-Q870-i2 has a single male DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface
panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the
IMBA-Q870-i2.
Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial device into
the DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface. See Figure 4-23.
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Figure 4-23: Serial Device Connector
Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external
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interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.
4.5.7 USB Connection (Dual Connector)
The external USB Series "A" receptacle connectors provide easier and quicker access to
external USB devices. Follow the steps below to connect USB devices to the
IMBA-Q870-i2.
Step 1: Locate the USB Series "A" receptacle connectors. The location of the USB
Series "A" receptacle connectors are shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert a USB Series "A" plug. Insert the USB Series "A" plug of a device into
the USB Series "A" receptacle on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 4-24.
Step 0:
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Figure 4-24: USB Connector
4.5.8 VGA Monitor Connection
The IMBA-Q870-i2 has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect
a monitor to the IMBA-Q870-i2, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen
cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.
Step 3: Insert the VGA connector. Once the connectors are properly ali gned with the
insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
IMBA-Q870-i2. See Figure 4-25.
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Figure 4-25: VGA Connector
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Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA
monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either
side of the connector. Step 0:
4.6 Intel® AMT Setup Procedure
The IMBA-Q870-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 DDR3 DIMM.
Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector labeled LAN1.
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. See Section 6.8.
Step 5: Config
ure the Intel® Management Engine BIOS extension (MEBx). To get into
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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).
NOTE:
To change the password, enter a new password following the strong
password rule (containing at least one upper case letter, one lower
case letter, one digit and one special character, and be at least eight
characters).
4.7 IPMI Setup Procedure
The IMBA-Q870-i2 features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) that helps
lower the overall costs of server management by enabling users to maximize IT resources,
save time and manage multiple systems. The IMBA-Q870-i2 supports IPMI 2.0 through
the optional iRIS-2400 module. Follow the steps below to setup IPMI.
4.7.1 Managed System Hardware Setup
The hardware configuration of the managed system (IMBA-Q870-i2) is described below.
Step 1: Install an iRIS-2400 module to the IPMI module socket (refer to Section 4.2.4).
Step 2: Make
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector labeled LAN2_USB2
sure at least one DDR3 DIMM is installed in one of the DIMM sockets. If
multiple DIMMs are installed, all of the DIMMs must be same size, same speed
and same brand to get the best performance.
(Figure 3-30).
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4.7.2 Using the IEI iMAN Web GUI
To manage a client system from a remote console using IEI iMAN Web GUI, follow the
steps below.
Step 1: Obtain the IP address of the managed system. It is recommended to use the
IPMI Tool on the managed system to obtain the IP address. To use IPMI Tool to
obtain IP address, follow the steps bel ow:
a. Copy the Ipmitool.exe file to a bootable USB flash drive.
b. Insert the USB flash drive to the IMBA-Q870-i2
c. The IMBA-Q870-i2 boots from the USB flash drive
d. Enter the following command: ipmitool 20 30 02 01 03 00 00
(there is a space between each two -digit number)
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e. A serial of number shows. The last four two-digit hexadecimal numbers are
the IP address. Convert the hexadecimal numbers to decimal numbers.
Step 2: On the remote management console, open a web browser. Enter the managed
system IP address in the web browser (Figure 4-26).
Figure 4-26: IEI iMAN Web Address
Step 3: The login page appears in the web browser.
Step 4: Enter the user name and password to login the system. The default login
username and password are:
-Username: admin
-Password: admin
Step 5: Press the login button to login the system.
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Step 6: The IEI iMAN Web GUI appears (Figure 4-27).
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