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User Manual
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IMBA-XQ354S Motherboard
MODEL:
IMBA-XQ354S
ATX Motherboard for Intel
GbE, PCIe x16, VGA, SATA with RAID 0,1,5,10
PCI, PCIe x4, HD Audio, RoHS Compliant
User Manual
Core2Duo/Quad
Rev. 1.10 – July 7, 2014
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Revision
Date Version Changes
July 7, 2014 1.10 Initial release
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
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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other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
TRADEMARKS
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
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. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-XQ354S or
personal injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the IMBA-XQ354S. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is
written as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The text is the cautionary
message. A caution message is shown below:
CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-XQ354S.
Please take caution messages seriously.
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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. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the IMBA-XQ354S. Please take
note messages seriously.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 3
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............................................................................................................. 9
2.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 10
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 10
2.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST............................................................................................11
2.3.1 Package Contents..............................................................................................11
2.3.2 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 12
3 CONNECTOR PINOUTS........................................................................................... 14
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 15
3.1.1 IMBA-XQ354S Layout ..................................................................................... 15
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 16
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 17
3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 18
3.2.1 ATX CPU Power Connector ............................................................................ 18
3.2.2 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 19
3.2.3 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 20
3.2.4 CD In Connector.............................................................................................. 21
3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 22
3.2.6 CPU Fan Connector........................................................................................ 23
3.2.7 System Fan Connectors.................................................................................... 24
3.2.8 Floppy Disk Connector.................................................................................... 25
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3.2.9 Front Panel Connector.................................................................................... 26
3.2.10 Infrared Interface Connector......................................................................... 27
3.2.11 PCI Express x4 Slots ...................................................................................... 28
3.2.12 PCI Express x16 Slot...................................................................................... 30
3.2.13 PCI Slots ........................................................................................................ 32
3.2.14 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 35
3.2.15 SPDIF Connector........................................................................................... 36
3.2.16 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................. 37
3.2.17 SPI Flash Connector...................................................................................... 38
3.2.18 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector.................................................. 39
3.2.19 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 40
3.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS ....................................................................... 41
3.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 42
3.3.2 Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................... 43
3.3.3 Keyboard and Mouse Connector..................................................................... 44
3.3.4 Parallel Port Connector .................................................................................. 45
3.3.5 Serial Port Connector...................................................................................... 46
3.3.6 USB Ports......................................................................................................... 47
3.3.7 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 47
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 49
4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 50
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 51
4.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 51
4.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 52
4.3 CPU, CPU COOLING KIT AND DIMM INSTALLATION .............................................. 53
4.3.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation.................................................................... 53
4.3.2 Socket LGA775 CF-520 Cooling Kit Installation............................................ 56
4.3.3 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 58
4.4 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 60
4.4.1 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 61
4.4.2 COM Port Pin 9 Function Select..................................................................... 62
4.4.3 COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select ........................................................... 63
4.4.4 SPDIF Out Selection........................................................................................ 64
4.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 66
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4.5.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 66
4.5.2 IMBA-XQ354S Installation.............................................................................. 66
4.5.3 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket.............................................................. 66
4.5.4 Single RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket............................................................ 67
4.5.5 SATA Drive Connection (Two Cables)............................................................. 68
4.6 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 70
4.6.1 Keyboard and Mouse....................................................................................... 71
4.6.2 LAN.................................................................................................................. 71
4.6.3 Parallel Device Connection............................................................................. 72
4.6.4 Serial Device.................................................................................................... 73
4.6.5 USB.................................................................................................................. 74
4.6.6 VGA Monitor.................................................................................................... 75
4.6.7 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 76
5 BIOS SETUP................................................................................................................ 78
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5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 79
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 79
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 79
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 80
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 80
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 80
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 81
5.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 82
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 84
5.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 85
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave............................................................................. 87
5.3.3 Floppy Configuration....................................................................................... 92
5.3.4 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 93
5.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 96
5.3.6 APM Configuration........................................................................................ 100
5.3.6.1 ACPI Configuration ................................................................................ 102
5.3.7 AHCI Configuration....................................................................................... 103
5.3.8 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 104
5.3.9 T rusted Computing......................................................................................... 107
5.3.10 USB Configuration....................................................................................... 108
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5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 109
5.5 BOOT.......................................................................................................................112
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................113
5.5.2 Boot Device Priority.......................................................................................115
5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives............................................................................................115
5.5.4 CD/DVD Drives..............................................................................................116
5.5.5 Removable Drives...........................................................................................117
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................119
5.7 CHIPSETS................................................................................................................ 120
5.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 121
5.7.2 Southbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 123
5.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 124
6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 126
6.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 127
6.2 ST ARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM .......................................................................... 127
6.3 CHIPSET DRIVER .................................................................................................... 129
6.4 GRAPHICS DRIVER ................................................................................................. 131
6.5 LAN DRIVER ......................................................................................................... 135
6.6 AUDIO DRIVER....................................................................................................... 138
6.6.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 138
6.6.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 138
6.7 INTEL
®
MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER DRIVER ....................................................... 140
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 145
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 148
C DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 152
C.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 153
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS.................................................................................... 153
C.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 153
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 153
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 154
D WA TCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 155
E INTEL® MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER ......................................................... 158
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E.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 159
E.1.1 Precautions.................................................................................................... 159
E.2 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS....................................................................................... 160
E.3 ACCESSING THE INTEL® MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER ......................................... 160
E.4 INST ALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM TO THE RAID ARRAY ................................. 161
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 162
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 163
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List of Figures
Figure 1–1: IMBA-XQ354S .............................................................................................................2
Figure 1–2: Overview......................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: IMBA-XQ354S Dimensions (mm)...............................................................................5
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Block Diagram...........................................................................................6
Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................15
Figure 3-2: AT Power Connector Location ................................................................................18
Figure 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinout Locations................................................................19
Figure 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................20
Figure 3-5: Audio CD In Connector Location ............................................................................21
Figure 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Locations ..............................................................................22
Figure 3-7: CPU Fan Connector Location..................................................................................23
Figure 3-8: System Fan Connector Location.............................................................................24
Figure 3-9: 34-pin FDD Connector Location..............................................................................25
Figure 3-10: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations.............................................................27
Figure 3-11: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations ...................................................................28
Figure 3-12: PCIe x4 Connector Locations................................................................................29
Figure 3-13: PCIe x16 Connector Location................................................................................30
Figure 3-14: PCI Slot Location ....................................................................................................33
Figure 3-15: SATA Drive Connector Locations.........................................................................36
Figure 3-16: SPDIF Connector Pinout Locations......................................................................37
Figure 3-17: Serial Port Connectors Pinout Locations.............................................................38
Figure 3-18: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts.................................................................................39
Figure 3-19: TPM Connector Pinout Locations .........................................................................40
Figure 3-20: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................41
Figure 3-21: IMBA-XQ354S External Interface Connectors......................................................42
Figure 3-22: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................43
Figure 3-23: Ethernet Connector.................................................................................................43
Figure 3-24: PS/2 Connector .......................................................................................................44
Figure 3-25: Parallel Port Connector Location..........................................................................46
Figure 3-26: Serial Port Pinout Locations..................................................................................46
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Figure 3-27: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................48
Figure 4-1: Intel LGA775 Socket .................................................................................................54
Figure 4-2: Remove the CPU Socket Protective Shield............................................................54
Figure 4-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate............................................................................55
Figure 4-4: Insert the Socket LGA775 CPU................................................................................56
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit.................................................................................................................57
Figure 4-6: Securing the Heat sink to the PCB Board ..............................................................58
Figure 4-7: Installing a DIMM.......................................................................................................59
Figure 4-8: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................62
Figure 4-9: COM Port Pin 9 Function Select Jumper Location................................................63
Figure 4-10: COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select Jumper Location...................................64
Figure 4-11: SPDIF Out Selection Jumper Pinout Location.....................................................65
Figure 4-12: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation..............................................................................67
Figure 4-13: Single RS-232 Cable Installation ...........................................................................68
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Figure 4-14: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................69
Figure 4-15: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................70
Figure 4-16: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.........................................................................71
Figure 4-17: LAN Connection......................................................................................................72
Figure 4-18: Parallel Device Connector......................................................................................73
Figure 4-19: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................74
Figure 4-20: USB Connector........................................................................................................75
Figure 4-21: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................76
Figure 4-22: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................77
Figure 6-1: Start Up Screen ...................................................................................................... 128
Figure 6-2: Drivers..................................................................................................................... 128
Figure 6-3: Intel® Setup Welcome Screen.............................................................................. 129
Figure 6-4: Intel® Chipset Driver License Agreement........................................................... 130
Figure 6-5: Readme File............................................................................................................ 130
Figure 6-6: Intel® Chipset Driver Complete Installation Screen........................................... 131
Figure 6-7: Graphics Driver Readme File................................................................................ 132
Figure 6-8: Graphics Driver Installation Welcome Screen.................................................... 132
Figure 6-9: GMA Driver License Agreement........................................................................... 133
Figure 6-10: GMA Driver Installing Notice .............................................................................. 133
Figure 6-11: GMA Driver Installation Complete...................................................................... 134
Figure 6-12: GMA Driver Installing Notice .............................................................................. 134
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Figure 6-13: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 135
Figure 6-14: LAN Driver License Agreement.......................................................................... 136
Figure 6-15: LAN Driver Setup Options................................................................................... 136
Figure 6-16: LAN Driver Installation Ready Window.............................................................. 137
Figure 6-17: LAN Driver Installation Progress........................................................................ 138
Figure 6-18: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen............................................................... 139
Figure 6-19: Installation Wizard Finished................................................................................ 139
Figure 6-20: InstallShield Wizard Setup Screen..................................................................... 140
Figure 6-21: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Screen.............................................................. 141
Figure 6-22: Matrix Storage Manager Welcome Screen ........................................................ 141
Figure 6-23: Matrix Storage Manager Warning Screen.......................................................... 142
Figure 6-24: Matrix Storage Manager License Agreement.................................................... 142
Figure 6-25: Matrix Storage Manager Readme File................................................................ 143
Figure 6-26: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Complete.......................................................... 143
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................8
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................12
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................13
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................17
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................17
Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................18
Table 3-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................20
Table 3-5: Audio Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................21
Table 3-6: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts................................................................................22
Table 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................23
Table 3-8: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts......................................................................................23
Table 3-9: System Fan Connector Pinouts................................................................................24
Table 3-10: 34-pin FDD Connector Pinouts ...............................................................................26
Table 3-11: Front Panel Connector Pinouts...............................................................................27
Table 3-12: Infrared Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................28
Table 3-13: PCIe x4 Pinouts.........................................................................................................30
Table 3-14: PCIe x16 Side A Pinouts ..........................................................................................31
Table 3-15: PCIe x16 Side B Pinouts ..........................................................................................32
Table 3-16: PCI Slot......................................................................................................................35
Table 3-17: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................36
Table 3-18: SPDIF Connector Pinouts........................................................................................37
Table 3-19: Serial Port Connector Pinouts ................................................................................38
Table 3-20: SPI Flash Connector.................................................................................................39
Table 3-21: TPM Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................40
Table 3-22: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................41
Table 3-23: Ethernet Connector Pinouts....................................................................................43
Table 3-24: Connector LEDs........................................................................................................44
Table 3-25: PS/2 Connectors.......................................................................................................45
Table 3-26: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts .............................................................................45
Table 3-27: Serial Port Pinouts....................................................................................................46
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Table 3-28: USB Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................47
Table 3-29: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................47
Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................60
Table 4-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................61
Table 4-3: COM Port Pin 9 Function Select Jumper Settings ..................................................63
Table 4-4: COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select Jumper Settings.......................................64
Table 4-5: SPDIF Out Selection Jumper Settings......................................................................65
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................80
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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................81
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................83
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................84
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................85
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................87
BIOS Menu 6: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................92
BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................96
BIOS Menu 9: Hardware Health Configuration 2.......................................................................99
BIOS Menu 10: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu................................................................... 100
BIOS Menu 11: Advanced ACPI Configuration....................................................................... 102
BIOS Menu 12: AHCI Configuration......................................................................................... 103
BIOS Menu 13: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced].................................................. 104
BIOS Menu 14: Trusted Computing......................................................................................... 107
BIOS Menu 15: USB Configuration.......................................................................................... 108
BIOS Menu 16: PCI/PnP Configuration.................................................................................... 110
BIOS Menu 17: Boot.................................................................................................................. 112
BIOS Menu 18: Boot Settings Configuration.......................................................................... 113
BIOS Menu 19: Boot Device Priority Settings ........................................................................ 115
BIOS Menu 20: Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................. 116
BIOS Menu 21: CD/DVD Drives ................................................................................................ 117
BIOS Menu 22: Removable Drives........................................................................................... 118
BIOS Menu 23: Security............................................................................................................ 119
BIOS Menu 24: Chipset............................................................................................................. 120
BIOS Menu 25:Northbridge Chipset Configuration................................................................ 121
BIOS Menu 26:Southbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 123
BIOS Menu 27:Exit..................................................................................................................... 124
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Chapter
1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Overview
Figure 1–1: IMBA-XQ354S
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The IMBA-XQ354S is an ATX form factor industrial PC motherboard. The ATX form factor
is a relatively large form factor, providing room for extra features and capabilities including
more powerful processors that benefit from the larger dimensions and better cooling of
ATX computer cases.
The IMBA-XQ354S supports Intel® Core™2 Quad, Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel®
Celeron® processors and supports up to up to 8.0 GB of DDR2 memory with up to 2.0 GB
in each memory slot.
Six SATA ports provide advanced storage capabilities with 3Gb/s data transfer rates.
RAID 0 support allows for increased data throughput for applications requiring quick data
access. RAID 1, 5 and 10 provide data redundancy allowing for the failure of one or more
disks without losing data.
Graphics capabilities include a VGA port on the rear panel, and a PCIe x16 graphics card
slot. The graphics card slot supports the latest graphics cards, offering rendering and
quality capable of supporting the most intensive graphics applications.
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Networking is provided through the Intel® GbE controller. The GbE controller allows
network data speeds of up to 1.0 Gb/s, allowing for fast communication between
computers on the network and with computers on external networks.
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Expansion capabilities include 10 USB ports, six serial ports and a parallel port.
1.2 Benefits
Some of the IMBA-XQ354S motherboard benefits include,
Operating reliably in harsh industrial environments up to 60°C
The system is always available and will reboot if the system crashes
Powerful processor options are ideal for computing intensive applications
Data is protected through fast and reliable SATA RAID storage
1.3 Features
Some of the IMBA-XQ354S motherboard features are listed below:
ATX form factor
RoHS compliant
LGA 775 CPU socket
PCI and PCIe expansion slots
Supports four DDR2 DIMMs up to 2.0 GB each
One Gigabit Ethernet controller
Supports 12 USB 2.0 ports
Integrated audio
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1.4 Connectors
The connectors on the IMBA-XQ354S are shown in the figure below.
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Figure 1–2: Overview
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1.5 Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below:
Length: 305 mm
Width: 244 mm
Figure 1-3: IMBA-XQ354S 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 Block Diagram
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1.7 Technical Specifications
IMBA-XQ354S motherboard technical specifications are listed in 6Table 1-1.
Specification IMBA-XQ354S
Form Factor
CPU Supported
Front Side Bus
Northbridge Chipset
Southbridge Chipset
Memory
Expansion Slots
BIOS
Graphics
ATX
LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Quad
LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Duo
LGA775 Intel® Celeron® D
800 MHz, 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz
Intel® Q35
Intel® ICH9DO
Supports four dual-channel 2.0 GB (max.) 667 MHz or
800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs (system max. 8.0 GB)
1 x PCIe x16 slot
3 x PCIe x4 slot
3 x PCI slot
AMI BIOS
VGA integrated in Intel® Q35
Floppy Disk Drives
Serial Ports
Peripherals
USB 2.0/1.1 port
Serial ATA
Ethernet
Two 5.25” 360 KB or 1.2 MB floppy disk drives (FDD)
and/or 3.5”.720 KB, 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB FDD.
Six RS-232 ports supported with two from the iTE
IT8718F super I/O and four from the Fintek F81216DG
1 x Parallel port supporting normal, EPP and ECP modes
12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x Dual PS/2 connector (for keyboard and mouse)
Four External
Eight via internal pin header
Supports six independent serial ATA (SATA) channels
with 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rates
Intel® 82573L (MAC+PHY) through the PCIe x1 interface
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Digital I/O
Super I/O Controller
Audio
Watchdog Timer
Trusted Platform Module
Power Supply
Fans
Power Consumption
8-bit, 4-bit input/4-bit output
iTE IT8718F
Realtek ALC888 HD Audio codec
Software Programmable supports 1~2 55 sec. system
reset
Supports TPM v1.2 and above
ATX supported
1 x 4-pin CPU cooling fan
2 x 3-pin system cooling fans
3.3 V @ 2.96 A
5 V @ 6.92 A
5 VSB @ 1.61 A
12 V @ 2.77 A
(2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6850CPU with
1333 MHz FSB and 8.0 GB of DDR2 memory running
3DMark 2001)
Operating temperature
Humidity
Dimensions
Weight GW/NW
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications
0ºC ~ 60ºC (requires cooler and silicone heat sink paste)
0% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
305 mm x 244 mm
1200 g/600 g
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Chapter
2
2 Packing List
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2.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING!
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
IMBA-XQ354S may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-XQ354S
and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IMBA-XQ354S. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is
therefore critical that whenever the IMBA-XQ354S, 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-XQ354S, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
IMBA-XQ354S.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:- When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
2.2 Unpacking Precautions
When the IMBA-XQ354S is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the IMBA-XQ354S does not
fall out of the box.
Make sure all the components shown in Section
862.1.
82.3 are present.
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2.3 Unpacking Checklist
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-XQ354S was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly by sending an email to 32sales@ieiworld.com.
2.3.1 Package Contents
The IMBA-XQ354S is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 IMBA-XQ354S
2 Dual RS-232 cable
(P/N: 19800-003600-100-RS)
1 Single RS-232 cable
(P/N: 19800-010900-200-RS)
6 SATA cable
(P/N: 32801-000703-400-RS)
1 I/O Shielding
(P/N: 45014-0025C0-00-RS)
1 Mini jumper pack (2.54 mm)
(P/N:33100-000656-RS)
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Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 One Key Recovery CD
(P/N: IEI-7B000-000478-RS)
1 Utility CD
1 Quick Installation Guide
Table 2-1: Packing List
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2.3.2 Optional Items
The IMBA-XQ354S is shipped with the following components:
Item and Part Number Image
Dual USB cable (w bracket)
(P/N: 19800-003100-300-RS)
4-port USB cable
(P/N: 19800-000100-200-RS)
RS-232/422/485 cable
(P/N: 3200-000063-RS)
CPU cooler
(P/N: CF-775A-RS)
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Item and Part Number Image
CPU cooler
(P/N: CF-520-RS-R1 1 )
20-pin Infineon TPM, software management
tool, firmware V3.17
(P/N: TPM-IN01-R1 1)
PCIe x16 VGA output SDVO card supports
dual display (IEI CPU board only)
(P/N: SDVO-100VGA-R10)
PCIe x16 DVI output SDVO card supports
dual display (IEI CPU board only)
(P/N: SDVO-100DVI-R10)
Table 2-2: Optional Items
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3
3 Connector Pinouts
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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
Section 63.1.2 shows peripheral interface connector locations. Section 3.1.2 lists all the
peripheral interface connectors seen in Section
63.1.2.
3.1.1 IMBA-XQ354S Layout
6Figure 3-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors, rear panel peripheral connectors
and on-board jumpers.
Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations
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3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
6Table 3-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the IMBA-XQ354S.
Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found below.
Connector Type Label
ATX power connector, CPU 4-pin A TX CPU12 V1
ATX power connector, system 24-pin A TX ATX1
Audio connector 10-pin header FPAUDIO1
CD in connector 4-pin header CDIN1
Digital I/O connector 10-pin header DIO1
Fan connector, CPU 4-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
Fan connector , System 3-pin wafer SYS_FAN1
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SYS_FAN2
Floppy disk connector 34-pin box header FDD1
Front panel connector 14-pin header F_PANEL1
Infrared connector 5-pin header IR1
PCI connectors PCI slot PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCIe x4 connectors PCIe x4 slot PCIEX4_1
PCIEX4_2
PCIEX4_3
PCIe x16 connector PCIe x16 slot PCIEX16_1
SATA conne ctors 7-pin SATA SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
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SATA5
SATA6
SPDIF connector 5-pin header SPDIF1
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Connector Type Label
Serial port connectors 9-pin box header COM2
SPI flash connector 8-pin header JSPI1
TPM connector 20-pin header TPM1
USB connectors 10-pin header USB45
COM3
COM4
COM5
COM6
USB67
USB89
USB1011
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
6Table 3-2 lists the rear panel connectors on the IMBA-XQ354S. Detailed descriptions of
these connectors can be found in Section
Connector Type Label
Audio jacks (six) Audio jacks AUDIO1
Keyboard and mouse connectors Dual PS/2 KB_MS1
LAN connector RJ-45 LAN1_USB01
Parallel port connector D-sub 26 female 3IN1_DSUB1
RS-232 serial port connector D-sub 9 male 3IN1_DSUB1
USB 2.0 ports Dual USB ports LAN1_USB01
63.1.
USB23
VGA port connector D-sub 15 female 3IN1_DSUB1
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
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3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. T his se ction h as complet e d esc ription s of
all the internal, peripheral connectors on the IMBA-XQ354S.
3.2.1 ATX CPU Power Connector
CN Label: CPU12 V1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 4-pin ATX power connector is connected to an ATX power supply.
Figure 3-2: AT Power Connector Location
4-pin A TX power connector
See 6Figure 3-2
See 6Table 3-3
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12 V
4 +12 V
Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
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3.2.2 ATX Power Connector
CN Label: ATX1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
24-pin A TX
See 6Figure 3-3
See 6Table 3-4
The ATX connector is connected to an external ATX power supply. Power is provided to
the system, from the power supply through this connector.
Figure 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +3.3 V 13 +3.3 V
2 +3.3 V 14 -12 V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5 V 16 PS-ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5 V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 NC 20 NC
9 +VCC5SB 21 +5 V
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
10 +12 V 22 +5 V
11 +12 V 23 +5 V
12 NC 24 GND
Table 3-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
3.2.3 Audio Connector
CN Label: FPAUDIO1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 10-pin audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers a nd
microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.
10-pin header
See 6Figure 3-4
See 6Table 3-5
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Figure 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1
3
5
7
9
Microphone left
Microphone right
Line right
SENSE_SEND
Line left
2
4
6
8
10
GND
PRESENCE
GND
N/C
GND
Table 3-5: Audio Connector Pinouts
3.2.4 CD In Connector
CN Label: CD_IN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 4-pin audio CD in connector is connected to an external audio CD device for the input
and output of audio signals from a CD player to the system.
4-pin header
See 6Figure 3-5
See 6Table 3-6
Figure 3-5: Audio CD In Connector Location
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Left signal
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right signal
Table 3-6: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts
3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector
CN Label: DIO1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
10-pin header
See 6Figure 3-6
See 6Table 3-7
The digital input/output connector is managed through a Super I/O chip. The Digital I/O
connector pins are user programmable.
Figure 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 VCC
3 Output 3 4 Output 2
5 Output 1 6 Output 0
7 Input 3 8 Input 2
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
9 Input 1 10 Input 0
Table 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts
3.2.6 CPU Fan Connector
CN Label: CPU_FAN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
4-pin wafer
See 6Figure 3-7
See 6Table 3-8
The cooling fan connector provides a 12 V, 500mA current to a CPU cooling fan. The
connector has a "rotation" pin to get rotation signals from fans and notify the system so the
system BIOS can recognize the fan speed. Please note that only specified fans can issue
the rotation signals.
Figure 3-7: CPU Fan Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 +12 VCC
3 Rotation Signal
4 Control
Table 3-8: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts
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3.2.7 System Fan Connectors
CN Label: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The cooling fan connector provides a 12 V, 500mA current to a system cooling fan. The
connector has a "rotation" pin to get rotation signals from fans and notify the system so the
system BIOS can recognize the fan speed. Please note that only specified fans can issue
the rotation signals.
3-pin header
See 6Figure 3-8
See 6Table 3-9
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Figure 3-8: System Fan Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 +12 V
3 Fan Speed Detect
Table 3-9: System Fan Connector Pinouts
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3.2.8 Floppy Disk Connector
CN Label: FDD1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
34-pin box header
See 6Figure 3-9
See 6Table 3-10
The floppy disk connector is connected to a floppy disk d rive. The IMBA-XQ354S sup ports
the following floppy disk drives:
360 KB
720 KB
1.2 MB
1.44 MB
2.88 MB
Figure 3-9: 34-pin FDD Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 REDUCE WRITE
3 GND 4 N/C
5 N/C 6 N/C
7 GND 8 INDEX#
9 GND 10 MOTOR ENABLE A#
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
11 GND 12 DRIVE SELECT B#
13 GND 14 DRIVE SELECT A#
15 GND 16 MOTOR ENABLE B#
17 GND 18 DIRECTION#
19 GND 20 STEP#
21 GND 22 WRITE DATA#
23 GND 24 WRITE GATE#
25 GND 26 TRACK 0#
27 GND 28 WRITE PROTECT#
29 GND 30 READ DATA#
31 GND 32 SIDE 1 SELECT#
33 GND 34 DISK CHANGE#
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Table 3-10: 34-pin FDD Connector Pinouts
3.2.9 Front Panel Connector
CN Label: F_PANEL1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and
control the motherboard. These indicators and switches include:
Power button
Reset button
Power LED
HDD LED
Speaker
14-pin header
See 6Figure 3-10
See 6Table 3-11
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Figure 3-10: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations
FUNCTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION FUNCTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
Power LED 1 LED +5 V Speaker 2 +5 V
3 N/C 4 N/C
5 Ground 6 N/C
Power Button 7 Power Button+ 8 Speaker
9 Power Button- Reset 10 N/C
HDD LED 11 +5 V 12 RESET 13 HDLED- 14 GND
Table 3-11: Front Panel Connector Pinouts
3.2.10 Infrared Interface Connector
CN Label: IR1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
5-pin header
See 6Figure 3-11
See 6Table 3-12
The infrared interface connector supports both Serial Infrared (SIR) and Amplitude Shift
Key Infrared (ASKIR) interfaces.
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Figure 3-11: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC
2 NC
3 IR-RX
4 GND
5 IR-TX
Table 3-12: Infrared Connector Pinouts
3.2.11 PCI Express x4 Slots
CN Label: PCIE4X_1, PCIE4X_2 and PCIE4X_3
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
PCIe x4 expansion devices can be inserted into the PCIe x4 slots.
PCIe x4 slots
See 6Figure 3-12
See 6Table 3-13
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Figure 3-12: PCIe x4 Connector Locations
SIDE A SIDE B
PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME
A1 N/C A2 +12 V B1 +12 V B2 +12 V
A3 +12 V A4 GND B3 +12 V B4 GND
A5 N/C A6 N/C B5 SMCLK B6 SMDAT
A7 N/C A8 N/C B7 GND B8 +3.3 V
A9 +3.3 V A10 +3.3 V B9 N/C B10 3.3 V
A11 RESET A12 GND B11 WAKE# B12 N/C
A13 REFCLK+ A14 REFCLK- B13 GND B14 HSOp(0)
A15 GND A16 HSIp(0) B15 HSOn(0) B16 GND
A17 HSIn(0) A18 GND B17 N/C B18 GND
A19 N/C A20 GND B19 HSOp(1) B20 HSOn(1)
A21 HSIp(1) A22 HSIn(1) B21 GND B22 GND
A23 GND A24 GND B23 HSOp(2) B24 HSOn(2)
A25 HSIp(2) A26 HSIn(2 B25 GND B26 GND
A27 GND A28 GND B27 HSOp(3) B28 HSOn(3)
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SIDE A SIDE B
A29 HSIp(3) A30 HSIn(3) B29 GND B30 N/C
A31 GND A32 N/C B31 N/C B32 GND
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Table 3-13: PCIe x4 Pinouts
3.2.12 PCI Express x16 Slot
CN Label: PCIEX16_1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
PCIe x16 slot
See 6Figure 3-13
See 6Table 3-14 (Side A) 6Table 3-15 (Side B)
PCIe x16 expansion devices can be inserted into the PCIe x16 slot.
Figure 3-13: PCIe x16 Connector Location
PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME
A1 Name A22 HSIn(1) A43 HSIp(6) A64 HSIp(11)
A2 PRSNT#1 A23 GND A44 HSIn(6) A65 HSIn(11)
A3 +12v A24 GND A45 GND A66 GND
A4 +12v A25 HSIp(2) A46 GND A67 GND
A5 GND A26 HSIn(2) A47 HSIp(7) A68 HSIp(12)
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PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME
A6 JTAG2 A27 GND A48 HSIn(7) A69 HSIn(12)
A7 JTAG3 A28 GND A49 GND A70 GND
A8 JTAG4 A29 HSIp(3) A50 RSVD A71 GND
A9 JTAG5 A30 HSIn(3) A51 GND A72 HSIp(13)
A10 +3.3v A31 GND A52 HSIp(8) A73 HSIn(13)
A11 +3.3v A32 RSVD A53 HSIn(8) A74 GND
A12 PWRGD A33 RSVD A54 GND A75 GND
A13 GND A34 GND A55 GND A76 HSIp(14)
A14 REFCLK+ A35 HSIp(4) A56 HSIp(9) A77 HSIn(14)
A15 REFCLK- A36 HSIn(4) A57 HSIn(9) A78 GND
A16 GND A37 GND A58 GND A79 GND
A17 HSIp(0) A38 GND A59 GND A80 HSIp(15)
A18 HSIn(0) A39 HSIp(5) A60 HSIp(10) A81 HSIn(15)
A19 GND A40 HSIn(5) A61 HSIn(10) A82 GND
A20 RSVD A41 GND A62 GND
A21 GND A42 GND A63 GND
Table 3-14: PCIe x16 Side A Pinouts
PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME
B1 +12v B22 GND B43 GND B64 GND
B2 +12v B23 HSOp(2) B44 GND B65 GND
B3 RSVD B24 HSOn(2) B45 HSOp(7) B66 HSOp(12)
B4 GND B25 GND B46 HSOn(7) B67 HSOn(12)
B5 SMCLK B26 GND B47 GND B68 GND
B6 SMDAT B27 HSOp(3) B48 PRSNT#2 B69 GND
B7 GND B28 HSOn(3) B49 GND B70 HSOp(13)
B8 +3.3v B29 GND B50 HSOp(8) B71 HSOn(13)
B9 JTAG1 B30 RSVD B51 HSOn(8) B72 GND
B10 3.3 Vaux B31 PRSNT#2 B52 GND B73 GND
B11 WAKE# B32 GND B53 GND B74 HSOp(14)
B12 RSVD B33 HSOp(4) B54 HSOp(9) B75 HSOn(14)
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PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME PIN NAME
B13 GND B34 HSOn(4) B55 HSOn(9) B76 GND
B14 HSOp(0) B35 GND B56 GND B77 GND
B15 HSOn(0) B36 GND B57 GND B78 HSOp(15)
B16 GND B37 HSOp(5) B58 HSOp(10) B79 HSOn(15)
B17 PRSNT#2 B38 HSOn(5) B59 HSOn(10) B80 GND
B18 GND B39 GND B60 GND B81 PRSNT#2
B19 HSOp(1) B40 GND B61 GND B82 RSVD#2
B20 HSOn(1) B41 HSOp(6) B62 HSOp(11)
B21 GND B42 HSOn(6) B63 HSOn(11)
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Table 3-15: PCIe x16 Side B Pinouts
3.2.13 PCI Slots
CN Label: PCI1, PCI2 and PCI3
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
PCI Slot
See 6Figure 3-14
See 6Table 3-16
The PCI slot enables a PCI expansion module to be connected to the board.
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Figure 3-14: PCI Slot Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
A1 TRST B1 -12 V
A2 +12 V B2 TCK
A3 TMS B3 GND
A4 TDI B4 TDO
A5 +5 V B5 +5 V
A6 INTA B6 +5 V
A7 INTC B7 INTB
A8 +5 V B8 INTD
A9 RESERVED3 B9 PRSNT1
A10 +5 V B10 RESERVED1
A11 RESERVED4 B11 PRSNT2
A12 GND B12 GND
A13 GND B13 GND
A14 3.3 V_AUX B14 RESERVED2
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
A15 RST B15 GND
A16 +5 V B16 CLK
A17 GNT B17 GND
A18 GND B18 REQ
A19 PME B19 +5 V
A20 AD30 B20 AD31
A21 +3.3 V B21 AD29
A22 AD28 B22 GND
A23 AD26 B23 AD27
A24 GND B24 AD25
A25 AD24 B25 +3.3 V
A26 IDSEL B26 C/BE3
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A27 +3.3 V B27 AD23
A28 AD22 B28 GND
A29 AD20 B29 AD21
A30 GND B30 AD19
A31 AD18 B31 +3.3 V
A32 AD16 B32 AD17
A33 +3.3 V B33 C/BE2
A34 FRAME B34 GND
A35 GND B35 IRDY
A36 TRDY B36 +3.3 V
A37 GND B37 DEVSEL
A38 STOP B38 GND
A39 +3.3 V B39 LOCK
A40 SDONE B40 PERR
A41 SBO B41 +3.3 V
A42 GND B42 SERR
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A43 PAR B43 +3.3 V
A44 AD15 B44 C/BE1
A45 +3.3 V B45 AD14
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
A46 AD13 B46 GND
A47 AD11 B47 AD12
A48 GND B48 AD10
A49 AD9 B49 GND
A52 C/BE0 B52 AD8
A53 +3.3 V B53 AD7
A54 AD6 B54 +3.3 V
A55 AD4 B55 AD5
A56 GND B56 AD3
A57 AD2 B57 GND
A68 AD0 B68 AD1
A59 +5 V B59 +5 V
A60 REQ64 B60 ACK64
A61 +5 V B61 +5 V
A62 +5 V
B62 +5 V
Table 3-16: PCI Slot
3.2.14 SATA Drive Connectors
CN Label: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5 and SATA6
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The six SATA drive connectors are each connected to a SATA drive. SATA drives transfer
data at speeds as high as 3Gb/s. The SATA drives can be configured in a RAID
configuration.
SATA drive connectors
See 6Figure 3-15
See 6Table 3-17
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Figure 3-15: SATA Drive Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 TX+
3 TX4 GND
5 RX6 RX+
7 GND
Table 3-17: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts
3.2.15 SPDIF Connector
CN Label: SPDIF1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
5-pin header
See 6Figure 3-16
See 6Table 3-18
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Figure 3-16: SPDIF Connector Pinout Locations
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 5 V audio
2 NC
3 SPDIF out
4 GND audio
5 SPDIF in
Table 3-18: SPDIF Connector Pinouts
3.2.16 Serial Port Connectors
CN Label: COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
9-pin box headers
See 6Figure 3-17
See 6Table 3-19
The 10-pin serial port connectors provide a RS-232 serial communications channels. The
serial port connectors can be connected to external RS-232 serial port devices.
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Figure 3-17: Serial Port Connectors Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 2 Receive Data (RXD)
3 Transmit Data (TXD) 4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
5 Ground (GND) 6 Data Set to Ready (DSR)
7 Request to Send (RTS) 8 Clear to Sent (CTS)
9 Ring Indicator (RI) 10 N/C
Table 3-19: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
3.2.17 SPI Flash Connector
CN Label: JSPI1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
8-pin header
See 6Figure 3-18
See 6Table 3-20
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The SPI connector is for flashing the SPI BIOS.
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Figure 3-18: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 2 GND
3 CS# 4 CLOCK
5 SO 6 SI
7 NC 8 NC
Table 3-20: SPI Flash Connector
3.2.18 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector
CN Label: TPM1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) connector secures the system on boot.
20-pin header
See 6Figure 3-19
See 6Table 3-21
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Figure 3-19: TPM Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 LCLK 2 GND2
3 LFRAME# 4 KEY
5 LRESET# 6 +5 V
7 LAD3 8 LAD2
9 +3 V 10 LAD1
11 LAD0 12 GND3
13 SCL 14 SDA
15 SB3 V 16 SERIRQ
17 GND1 18 GLKRUN#
19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ#
Table 3-21: TPM Connector Pinouts
3.2.19 USB Connectors
CN Label: USB45, USB67, USB89 and USB1011
CN Type:
CN Location:
8-pin header
See 6Figure 3-20
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CN Pinouts:
See 6Table 3-22
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The 10-pin USB connector each provides connectivity to two USB 1.1 or two USB 2.0
ports. Each USB connector can support two USB devices. Additional external USB ports
are found on the rear panel. The USB ports are used for I/O bus expansion.
Figure 3-20: USB Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 2 GND
3 DATA- 4 DATA+
5 DATA+ 6 DATA7 GND 8 VCC
Table 3-22: USB Port Connector Pinouts
3.3 External Interface Connectors
6Figure 3-21 shows the IMBA-XQ354S motherboard external interface connectors. The
IMBA-XQ354S on-board external interface connectors are shown in
6Figure 3-21:
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Figure 3-21: IMBA-XQ354S External Interface Connectors
3.3.1 Audio Connector
CN Label: AUDIO1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
The six audio jacks on the external audio connector enable the IMBA-XQ354S to be
connected to external audio devices as specified below.
CEN/LFE Out (Orange): Connects to the center speaker a nd sub-woofer.
Surround Out (Black): Connects to a speaker on the left and right.
Side Out (Gray): Connects to side speakers.
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 connect to front speakers.
Microphone (Pink): Connects a microphone.
Audio jacks
See 6Figure 3-21
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Figure 3-22: Audio Connector
3.3.2 Ethernet Connector
CN Label: LAN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
A 10/100/1000 Mb/s connection can be made to a Local Area Network.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 TX+ 5 N/C
2 N/C 6 RX3 TX- 7 N/C
4 RX+ 8 N/C
Table 3-23: Ethernet Connector Pinouts
RJ-45
See 6Figure 3-21
See 6Table 3-23
Figure 3-23: Ethernet Connector
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The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yello w. The green
LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked.
SPEED LED LINK LED
Status Description Status Description
GREEN ON: 100 MB
OFF: 10 MB
YELLOW ON: Linked
Flashing: Activity
Table 3-24: Connector LEDs
3.3.3 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
CN Label: KB_MS1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The IMBA-XQ354S has two PS/2 connectors on the mounting bracket for easy connection
to a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
PS/2
See 6Figure 3-21
See 6Table 3-25 and 6Figure 3-24
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Figure 3-24: PS/2 Connector
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 KEYBOARD DATA 7 MOUSE DATA
2 NC 8 NC
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
3 GND 9 GND
4 +5 V 10 +5 V
5 KEYBOARD CLOCK 11 MOUSE DATA
6 NC 12 NC
Table 3-25: PS/2 Connectors
3.3.4 Parallel Port Connector
CN Label: LPT
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
26-pin box header
See 6Figure 3-21
See 6Table 3-26
The 26-pin parallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some
other parallel port device such as a printer.
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 STROBE# 14 AUTO FORM FEED #
2 DATA 0 15 ERROR#
3 DATA 1 16 INITIALIZE
4 DATA 2 17 PRINTER SELECT LN#
5 DATA 3 18 GROUND
6 DATA 4 19 GROUND
7 DATA 5 20 GROUND
8 DATA 6 21 GROUND
9 DATA 7 22 GROUND
10 ACKNOWLEDGE 23 GROUND
11 BUSY 24 GROUND
12 PAPER EMPTY 25 GROUND
13 PRINTER SELECT
Table 3-26: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts
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Figure 3-25: Parallel Port Connector Location
3.3.5 Serial Port Connector
CN Label: COM1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
D-sub 9 connector
See 6Figure 3-21
See 7Table 3-27 and 7Figure 3-26
The RS-232 serial connector provides serial connection in the RS-232 mode.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 DCD# 6 DSR#
2 RxD 7 RTS#
3 TxD 8 CTS#
4 DTR# 9 RI#
5 GND
Table 3-27: Serial Port Pinouts
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Figure 3-26: Serial Port Pinout Locations
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3.3.6 USB Ports
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
USB01 and USB23
USB Combo ports
See 7Figure 3-21
See 7Table 3-28
The USB combo port and LAN/USB combo port provides connectivity to five additional
USB devices. USB devices connect directly to the USB connectors on the rear panel.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 +5 V 5 +5 V
2 D3- 6 D43 D3+ 7 D4+
4 GND 8 GND
Table 3-28: USB Connector Pinouts
3.3.7 VGA Connector
CN Label: VGA
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
D-sub 15-pin female connector
See 7Figure 3-21
See 7Figure 3-27 and 7Table 3-29
The standard 15-pin female VGA connector connects to a CRT or LCD monitor.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 RED 6 GROUND 11 NC
2 GREEN 7 GROUND 12 SDA
3 BLUE 8 GROUND 13 HSYNC
4 NC 9 NC 14 VSYNC
5 GROUND 10 GROUND 15 SCL
Table 3-29: VGA Connector Pinouts
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Figure 3-27: VGA Connector
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Chapter
4
4 Installation
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4.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
IMBA-XQ354S may result in permanent damage to IMBA-XQ354S and
severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IMBA-XQ354S. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is
therefore critical that whenever the IMBA-XQ354S, 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-XQ354S, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
IMBA-XQ354S.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
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4.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before the IMBA-XQ354S is installed. All
installation notices pertaining to the installation of IMBA-XQ354S
should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions
may lead to severe damage of the IMBA-XQ354S and injury to the
person installing the motherboard.
4.2.1 Installation Notices
WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the IMBA-XQ354S,
IMBA-XQ354S 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-XQ354S
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-XQ354S 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-XQ354S off:
o When working with the IMBA-XQ354S, make sure that it is disconnected
from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
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Before and during the installation of the IMBA-XQ354S DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
4.2.2 Installation Checklist
The following checklist is provided to ensure the IMBA-XQ354S is properly installed.
All the items in the packing list are present
A compatible memory module is properly inserted into the slot
The jumpers have been properly configured
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The IMBA-XQ354S is inserted into a chassis with adequate ventilation
The correct power supply is being used
The following devices are properly connected
o RS-232 cables
o USB cables
o FDD cables
o Power cables
The following external peripheral devices are properly connected to the
chassis:
o VGA screen
o Keyboard
o Mouse
o RS-232 serial communications device
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4.3 CPU, CPU Cooling Kit and DIMM Installation
WARNING:
A CPU should never be turned on without the specified cooling kit
being installed. If the cooling kit (heat sink and fan) is not properly
installed and the system turned on, permanent damage to the CPU,
IMBA-XQ354S and other electronic components attached to the
system may be incurred. Running a CPU without a cooling kit may also
result in injury to the user.
The CPU, CPU cooling kit and DIMM are the most critical components of the
IMBA-XQ354S. If one of these component is not installed the IMBA-XQ354S cannot run.
4.3.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation
NOTE:
To enable Hyper-Threading Technology, the CPU, chipset and
operating system must all support Hyper-Threading Technology.
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.
The LGA775 socket is shown in 7Figure 4-1.
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Figure 4-1: Intel LGA775 Socket
To install a socket LGA775 CPU onto the IMBA-XQ354S, follow the steps below:
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WARNING:
When handling the CPU, only hold it on the sides. DO NOT touch the
pins at the bottom of the CPU.
Step 1: Remove the protective cover. Remove the black protective cover by prying it
off the load plate. To remove the protective cover, loca te the “REMOVE” sign
and use your fingernail to pry the protective cover off. See
Figure 4-2: Remove the CPU Socket Protective Shield
7Figure 4-2.
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Step 2: Open the socket. Disengage the load lever by pressing the lever down and
slightly outward to clear the retention tab. Rotate the load lever to a fully open
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position. Then rotate the load plate towards the opposite direction.
7Figure 4-3.
See
Figure 4-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate
Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket Make sure there are no bent pins an d 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. Make sure the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) side is
facing upward.
Step 5: Correctly position the CPU. Match the Pin 1 mark with the cut edge on the
CPU socket.
Step 6: Align the CPU pins. Locate pin 1 and the two orientation notches on the CPU.
Carefully match the two orientation notches on the CPU with the socket
alignment keys.
Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are
properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly.
7Figure 4-4.
See
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Figure 4-4: Insert the Socket LGA775 CPU
Step 8: Close the CPU socket. Close the load plate and engage the load lever by
pushing it back to its original position. Secure the load lever under the retention
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tab on the side of CPU socket.
Step 9: Connect the CPU 12 V cable to the 12 After the cooling kit is installed connect
the CPU cable to the CPU 12 V power connector. Step 0:
4.3.2 Socket LGA775 CF-520 Cooling Kit Installation
WARNING:
It is strongly recommended that you DO NOT use the original heat
sink and cooler provided by Intel on the IMBA-XQ354S.
The cooling kit includes a support bracket that is combined with the
heat sink mounted on the CPU to counterweigh and balance the load
on both sides of the PCB.
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Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit
A Socket LGA775 CPU cooling kit shown in
7Figure 4-5 can be purchased separately. The
cooling kit comprises a CPU heat sink and a cooling fan.
WARNING:
Do not wipe off (accidentally or otherwise) the pre-sprayed layer of
thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. The thermal paste
between the CPU and the heat sink is important for optimum heat
dissipation.
To install the cooling kit follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Place the cooling kit onto the socket LGA775 CPU. Make sure the CPU
cable can be properly routed when the cooling kit is installed.
Step 2: Properly align the cooling kit. Make sure the four spring screw fasteners can
pass through the pre-drilled holes on the PCB.
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 predrilled holes on the bottom of the PCB.
Step 4: Secure the cooling kit. From the solder side of the PCB, align the support
bracket to the screw threads on heat sink that were inserted through the PCB
holes. (See
7Figure 4-6)
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Figure 4-6: Securing the Heat sink to the PCB Board
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Step 5: Tighten the screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten the four screws. Tighten each
nut a few turns at a time and do not over-tighten the screws.
Step 6: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector
on the IMBA-XQ354S. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips
and fan blades. Step 0:
4.3.3 DIMM Installation
WARNING:
Using incorrectly specified memory modules may cause permanent
damage the IMBA-XQ354S. Please make sure the memory modules
comply with the recommended memory specifications.
To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to 7Figure 4-7.
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Figure 4-7: Installing a DIMM
Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. The DIMM socket has two handles that
secure the DIMM into the socket. Before the DIMM can be inserted into the
socket, the handles must be opened. See
7Figure 4-7.
Step 2: Align the DIMM with the socket. The DIMM must be oriented in such a way
that the notch in the middle of the DIMM must be aligned with the plastic bridge
in the socket. See
7Figure 4-7.
Step 3: Insert the DIMM. Once properly aligned, the DIMM can be inserted into the
socket. As the DIMM is inserted, the white handles on the side of the socket will
close automatically and secure the DIMM to the socket. See
7Figure 4-7.
Step 4: Removing a DIMM. To remove a DIMM, push both handles outward. The
memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
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4.4 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge that is
used to close an electrical circuit. It
consists of two metal pins and a small
metal clip (often protected by a plastic
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cover) that slides over the pins to
connect them. To CLOSE/SHORT a
jumper means connecting the pins of
the jumper with the plastic clip and to
OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a jumper.
Before the IMBA-XQ354S is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in
accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the IMBA-XQ354S are listed in
7Table 4-1.
Description Label Type
Clear CMOS J_CMOS1 3-pin header
COM3 Pin 9 setting J_COM_F3 3-pin header
COM4 Pin 9 setting J_COM_F4 3-pin header
COM5 Pin 9 setting J_COM_F5 3-pin header
Jumper
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COM6 Pin 9 setting J_COM_F6 3-pin header
COM3 Pin 9 voltage setting J_COM_V3 3-pin header
COM4 Pin 9 voltage setting J_COM_V4 3-pin header
COM5 Pin 9 voltage setting J_COM_V5 3-pin header
COM6 Pin 9 voltage setting J_COM_V6 3-pin header
SPDIF out selection SPDIF_OUT 3-pin header
Table 4-1: Jumpers
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4.4.1 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Label: J_CMOS1
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
3-pin header
See 7Table 4-2
See 7Figure 4-8
If the IMBA-XQ354S fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper
clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper
cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1
and 2.
If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault
may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the
following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in
AT Power Select Description
Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup Default
Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS Setup
7Table 4-2.
Table 4-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in 7Figure 4-8 below.
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Figure 4-8: Clear CMOS Jumper
4.4.2 COM Port Pin 9 Function Select
Jumper Label: J_COM_F3, J_COM_F4, J_COM_F5 and J_COM_F6
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Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
3-pin header
See 7Table 4-3
See 7Figure 4-9
NOTE:
If the Pin 9 function is selected as voltage output, the voltage must be
specified as either +5 V or as +12 V. To do this please refer to the
following section.
The COM Port Pin 9 Function Select jumpers configure pin 9 on the COM3, COM4, COM5
and COM6 connectors. Pin 9 on COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6 can be set as either a
ring (RI) signal or as a power source. The COM Port Pin 9 Function Select jumper
selections options are shown in
COM Port Jumper Pin 9 Voltage Input Pin 9 RI Function
7Table 4-3.
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COM3 J_COM_F3 Short 1-2 Short 2-3
COM4 J_COM_F4 Short 1-2 Short 2-3
COM5 J_COM_F5 Short 1-2 Short 2-3
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COM Port Jumper Pin 9 Voltage Input Pin 9 RI Function
COM6 J_COM_F6 Short 1-2 Short 2-3
Table 4-3: COM Port Pin 9 Function Select Jumper Settings
The COM Port Pin 9 Function Select jumper location is shown in 7Figure 4-9 below.
Figure 4-9: COM Port Pin 9 Function Select Jumper Location
4.4.3 COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select
Jumper Label: J_COM_V3, J_COM_V4, J_COM_V5 and J_COM_V6
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
3-pin header
See 7Table 4-4
See 7Figure 4-10
NOTE:
To specify pin 9 on the COM ports as either 5 V or 12 V output, pin 9 on
the respective jumper must be set to the voltage function and not the RI
function. Please see the previous section.
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The COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select jumpers configure the voltage output provided
by pin 9 on the COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6 connectors. Pin 9 on COM3, COM4,
COM5 and COM6 can provide 5 V or 12 V of power to an external device. The COM Port
Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select jumper selections options are shown in
COM Port Jumper Pin 9 +5 V Pin 9 +12 V
COM3 J_COM_V3 Short 1-2 Short 2-3
COM4 J_COM_V4 Short 1-2 Short 2-3
COM5 J_COM_V5 Short 1-2 Short 2-3
COM6 J_COM_V6 Short 1-2 Short 2-3
7Table 4-4.
Table 4-4: COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select Jumper Settings
The COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select jumper location is shown in 7Figure 4-10
below.
Figure 4-10: COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Select Jumper Location
4.4.4 SPDIF Out Selection
Jumper Label: JP1
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
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3-pin header
See 7Table 4-5
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Jumper Location:
See 7Figure 4-11
The SPDIF Out Selection jumper specifies the type of connection made to the SPDIF
connector. The SPDIF1 port can provide digital audio to external speakers or compressed
AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial cable. The SPDIF Out
Selection jumper specifies the connection type. Jumper settings are shown in
and the jumper location is shown in
SPDIF_OUT Description
1-2 RCA connector Default
2-3 Optical connector
7Figure 4-11.
7Table 4-5
Table 4-5: SPDIF Out Selection Jumper Settings
Figure 4-11: SPDIF Out Selection Jumper Pinout Location
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4.5 Chassis Installation
4.5.1 Airflow
WARNING:
Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard
components. The chassis in which the IMBA-XQ354S must have air
vents to allow cool air to move into the system and hot air to move out.
The IMBA-XQ354S must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides
allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual
power supply unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow
through the board surface.
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4.5.2 IMBA-XQ354S Installation
To install the IMBA-XQ354S motherboard into the chassis please refer to the reference
material that came with the chassis.
4.5.3 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket
The dual RS-232 cable slot connector consists of two connectors attached to two
independent cables. Each cable is then attached to a D-sub 9 male connector that is
mounted onto a slot. To install the dual RS-232 cable, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the RS-232 connectors are sho wn in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connectors. Insert one connector into each serial port box
headers. See
the connector can only be installed in one direction.
7Figure 4-12. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures
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Figure 4-12: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation
Step 3: Secure the bracket. The dual RS-232 connector has two D-sub 9 male
connectors secured on a bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please
refer to the reference material that came with the chassisStep 0:
4.5.4 Single RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket
The single RS-232 cable consists of one serial port connectors attached to a serial
communications cable that is then attached to a D-sub 9 male connector that is mounted
onto a bracket. To install the single RS-232 cable, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connector. The location of the RS-232 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Insert the connector into the serial port box header .
7Figure 4-13. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures the
See
connector can only be installed in one direction.
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Figure 4-13: Single RS-232 Cable Installation
Step 3: Secure the bracket. The single RS-232 connector has one D-sub 9 male
connector secured to a bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please
refer to the reference material that came with the chassisStep 0:
4.5.5 SATA Drive Connection (Two Cables)
The IMBA-XQ354S is shipped with six 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 until it clips into place. See
Figure 4-14.
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Figure 4-14: SATA Drive Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See
Step 4: Connect the SATA power cable. Connect the SATA power connector to the
back of the SATA drive. See
Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-15.
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Figure 4-15: SATA Power Drive Connection
4.6 External Peripheral Interface Connection
The following external peripheral devices can be connected to the external peripheral
interface connectors.
Keyboard and mouse connectors
Serial port devices
VGA screens
Parallel port devices
Ethernet connection
USB devices
Audio jacks
To install these devices, connect the corresponding cable connector from the actual
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device to the corresponding IMBA-XQ354S external peripheral interface connector
making sure the pins are properly aligned.
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4.6.1 Keyboard and Mouse
The IMBA-XQ354S has a dual PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface panel.
The dual PS/2 connector is used to connect to a keyboard and mouse to the system.
Follow the steps below to connect a keyboard and mouse to the IMBA-XQ354S.
Step 1: Locate the dual PS/2 connector. The location of the dual 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
7Figure 4-16.
4.6.2 LAN
There is one external RJ-45 LAN connector. The RJ-45 connector enables connection to
an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow the
instructions below.
Figure 4-16: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
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Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connector. The location of the USB connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with the
RJ-45 connector on the IMBA-XQ354S. See
Figure 4-17: LAN Connection
7Figure 4-17.
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:
4.6.3 Parallel Device Connection
The IMBA-XQ354S has a single female D-sub 25 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel for parallel devices. Follow the steps below to connect a parallel device to
the IMBA-XQ354S.
Step 1: Locate the D-sub 25 connector. The location of the D-sub 25 conne ctor is
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the D-sub 25 connector. Insert the D-sub 25 connector of a parallel
device into the D-sub 25 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
7Figure 4-18.
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Figure 4-18: Parallel Device Connector
Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the D-sub 25 connector to the external interfa ce
by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0:
4.6.4 Serial Device
The IMBA-XQ354S has a single male D-sub 9 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the
IMBA-XQ354S.
Step 1: Locate the D-sub 9 connector. The location of the D-sub 9 connector is shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the D-sub 9 connector of a serial device into
the D-sub 9 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
7Figure 4-19.
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Figure 4-19: Serial Device Connector
Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external
interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.
4.6.5 USB
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-XQ354S.
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
Step 0:
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7Figure 4-20.
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Figure 4-20: USB Connector
4.6.6 VGA Monitor
The IMBA-XQ354S has a single female D-sub 15 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel. The D-sub 15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To
connect a monitor to the IMBA-XQ354S, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the female D-sub 15 connector. The location of the female D-sub 15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the VGA connector. Align the male D-sub 15 connector on the VGA
screen cable with the female D-sub 15 connector on the external peripheral
interface.
Step 3: Insert the VGA connector. Once the conne ctors are prop erly aligned with the
insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
IMBA-XQ354S. See
7Figure 4-21.
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Figure 4-21: VGA Connector
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Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the D-sub 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:
4.6.7 Audio Connector
The six audio jacks on the external audio connector enable the IMBA-XQ354S to be
connected to a 7.1 channel surround sound setup. To install the audio devices, follow the
steps below.
Step 1: Identify the audio plugs. The plugs on your home theater system or speakers
may not match the colors on the rear panel. If audio plugs are plugged into the
wrong jacks, sound quality will be very bad.
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.
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CEN/LFE Out (Orange): Connects to the center speaker a nd sub-woofer.
Surround Out (Black): Connects to a speaker on the left and right.
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Side Out (Gray): Connects to side speakers.
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 connect to front speakers.
Microphone (Pink): Connects a microphone.
Figure 4-22: 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. Step 0:
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5
5 BIOS Setup
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5.1 Introduction
A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup
program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes
how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be
changed.
NOTE:
Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the
product and are subject to change without prior notice.
5.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
1. Press the D
2. Press the D
appears on the screen.
If the message disappears before the D
again.
ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP” message
ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try
5.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
keys are shown in.
Key Function
SC to quit. Navigation
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
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Key Function
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand si de
Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --
Exit current page and return to Main Menu
Page Up key Increase the numeric value or make changes
Page Dn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
forward.
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F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
5.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS
defaults. Use the jumper described in Chapter 5.
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
SC or
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Main Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced Changes the advanced system settings.
PCIPnP Changes the advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Boot Changes the system boot configuration.
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Security Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Chipset Changes the chipset settings.
Power Changes power management settings.
Exit Selects exit options and loads default settings
The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
5.2 Main
The Main BIOS menu (7BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS Menu 1: Main
Î System Overview
The System Overvie w lists a brief summary of different system components. Th e fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
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AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
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o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
o Type: Names the currently installed proces sor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
o Size: Lists memory size
The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
Î System Time [hh:mm:ss]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
Î System Date [DAY dd/mm/yyyy]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
5.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu to configure the CPU and peripheral devices through the
following sub-menus:
WARNING:
Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system
to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with
the hardware.
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5.3.1 CPU Configuration........................................................................84
5.3.2 IDE Configuration..........................................................................85
5.3.3 Floppy Configuration.....................................................................92
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5.3.4 Super IO Configuration .................................................................93
5.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration.....................................................96
5.3.6 APM Configuration........................................................................100
5.3.7 AHCI Configuration .......................................................................103
5.3.8 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................104
5.3.9 Trusted Computing........................................................................107
5.3.10 USB Configuration......................................................................108
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced
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5.3.1 CPU Configuration
Use the CPU Configuration menu (7BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and
configure the CPU.
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BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration
The CPU Configuration menu (
Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer
Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed
FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed
Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
Ratio Actual: Clock speed ratio
7BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:
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