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IEI Technolog y Corp.
User Manual
microATX Motherboard Supports 22nm LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3
CPU with Intel® Q77, DDR3, Three Independent Displays via Dual
HDMI/DVI-I, Dual In tel® PCIe GbE, USB 3.0, SATA 6G b/s,
Ten Serial Ports, HD Audio and RoHS
MODEL:
IMB-Q770
Rev. 1 .0 0 – 30 August, 2012
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Revis ion
Date Version Changes
30 August, 2012
1.00 Initial release
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Copyright
COP YRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve reliabilit y, design a nd func tion and does not r epresent a com mitm ent on the par t
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.
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owners.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 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 ........................................................................................................... 10
2.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 11
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................ 11
2.3 PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................... 12
2.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS ...................................................................................................... 13
3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 15
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS ..................................................................... 16
3.1.1 IMB-Q770 Layout ............................................................................................ 16
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 17
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors ............................................................... 18
3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 18
3.2.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 18
3.2.2 Battery Connector ............................................................................................ 20
3.2.3 CPU Power Connector .................................................................................... 20
3.2.4 DDR3 DIMM Slots ........................................................................................... 21
3.2.5 Debug Port Connector ..................................................................................... 22
3.2.6 Digital I/O Connector ...................................................................................... 23
3.2.7 Fan Connector (CPU) ...................................................................................... 24
3.2.8 Fan Connector (System) .................................................................................. 25
3.2.9 Fan Connector (PCH) ...................................................................................... 26
3.2.10 Front Panel Audio Connector ........................................................................ 27
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3.2.11 Front Panel Connector ................................................................................... 28
3.2.12 FW Programming Connector ......................................................................... 29
3.2.13 Infrared Interface Connector ......................................................................... 29
3.2.14 Keyboard/Mouse Connector .......................................................................... 30
3.2.15 PCIe Power Connector .................................................................................. 31
3.2.16 PCI Slot .......................................................................................................... 32
3.2.17 PCIe x16 Slot ................................................................................................. 33
3.2.18 PCIe x4 Slot ................................................................................................... 34
3.2.19 PCIe x1 Slot ................................................................................................... 34
3.2.20 SATA 3Gb/s Drive Connectors ....................................................................... 35
3.2.21 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connectors ....................................................................... 36
3.2.22 Serial Port Connector, RS-422/485 ................................................................ 36
3.2.23 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232 ..................................................................... 37
3.2.24 SMBus Connector .......................................................................................... 39
3.2.25 SPI ROM Connector ...................................................................................... 40
3.2.26 TPM Connector .............................................................................................. 40
3.2.27 USB Connectors ............................................................................................. 42
3.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 43
3.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 43
3.3.2 DVI Connector ................................................................................................. 44
3.3.3 Ethernet and USB Connector ........................................................................... 45
3.3.4 HDMI Connector ............................................................................................. 47
3.3.5 Serial Port Connector ...................................................................................... 47
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 49
4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 50
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................................. 50
4.2.1 Socket LGA1155 CPU Installation .................................................................. 52
4.2.2 Socket LGA1155 Cooling Kit Installation ........................................................ 55
4.2.3 DIMM Installation ........................................................................................... 57
4.3 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 58
4.3.1 AT/ATX Power Select Jumper .......................................................................... 58
4.3.2 Clear CMOS Jumper ........................................................................................ 59
4.4 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS ........................................................ 60
4.4.1 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 60
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4.5 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 62
4.5.1 Audio Connection ............................................................................................. 62
4.5.2 DVI Display Device Connection ...................................................................... 63
4.5.3 HDMI Connection ............................................................................................ 64
4.5.4 LAN Connection ............................................................................................... 65
4.5.5 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 66
4.5.6 USB Connection ............................................................................................... 67
4.6 INTEL
®
AMT SETUP PROCEDURE ............................................................................. 68
5 BIOS .............................................................................................................................. 70
5.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 71
5.1.1 Starting Setup ................................................................................................... 71
5.1.2 Using Setup ...................................................................................................... 71
5.1.3 Getting Help ..................................................................................................... 72
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes .............................................. 72
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar ................................................................................................ 72
5.2 MAIN ........................................................................................................................ 73
5.3 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................... 74
5.3.1 ACPI Configuration ......................................................................................... 75
5.3.2 RTC Wake Settings ........................................................................................... 76
5.3.3 Trusted Computing ........................................................................................... 77
5.3.4 CPU Configuration .......................................................................................... 79
5.3.5 SATA Configuration ......................................................................................... 81
5.3.6 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology ....................................................................... 82
5.3.7 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ............................................................................ 82
5.3.8 AMT Configuration .......................................................................................... 83
5.3.9 USB Configuration ........................................................................................... 84
5.3.10 F81216 Second Super IO Configuration ....................................................... 85
5.3.10.1 Serial Port n Configuration ..................................................................... 86
5.3.10.2 Serial Port 7 Configuration ..................................................................... 87
5.3.10.3 Serial Port 8 Configuration ..................................................................... 88
5.3.10.4 Serial Port 9 Configuration ..................................................................... 89
5.3.10.5 Serial Port 10 Configuration ................................................................... 90
5.3.11 F81866 Super IO Configuration .................................................................... 91
5.3.11.1 Serial Port n Configuration ..................................................................... 91
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5.3.12 F81866 H/W Monitor ..................................................................................... 97
5.3.12.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration .............................................................. 98
5.3.13 Serial Port Console Redirection .................................................................. 100
5.3.13.1 Console Redirection Settings ................................................................ 102
5.3.14 IEI Feature ................................................................................................... 104
5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 105
5.4.1 PCH-IO Configuration .................................................................................. 106
5.4.1.1 PCH Azalia Configuration ...................................................................... 107
5.4.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration .................................................................. 108
5.4.2.1 Graphics Configuration ........................................................................... 109
5.4.2.2 Memory Configuration ............................................................................ 111
5.5 BOOT ....................................................................................................................... 112
5.6 SECURITY ................................................................................................................ 114
5.7 EXIT ........................................................................................................................ 115
6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................................. 117
6.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................. 118
6.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 118
6.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 120
6.4 GRAPHICS DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 123
6.5 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 126
6.6 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 130
6.7 INTEL® RAPID STORAGE TECHNOLOGY DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................ 132
6.8 USB 3.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 135
6.9 INTEL® AMT DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................... 138
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 141
B ONE KEY RECOVERY ........................................................................................... 145
B.1 ONE KEY RECOVERY INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 146
B.1.1 System Requirement ....................................................................................... 147
B.1.2 Supported Operating System ......................................................................... 148
B.2 SETUP PROC EDURE FOR WINDOWS ........................................................................ 149
B.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup ............................................................................ 150
B.2.2 Create Partitions ........................................................................................... 150
B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications ..................................... 154
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B.2.4 Building the Recovery Partition .................................................................... 155
B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image ....................................................................... 157
B.3 AUTO RECOVERY SETUP PROCEDURE .................................................................... 162
B.4 SETUP PROC EDURE FOR LINUX .............................................................................. 166
B.5 RECOVERY TOOL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................ 170
B.5.1 Factory Restore ............................................................................................. 171
B.5.2 Backup System ............................................................................................... 172
B.5.3 Restore Your Last Backup .............................................................................. 173
B.5.4 Manual ........................................................................................................... 174
B.6 RESTORE SYSTEMS FROM A LINUX SERVER THROUGH LAN .................................. 175
B.6.1 Configure DHCP Server Settings .................................................................. 176
B.6.2 Configure TFTP Settings ............................................................................... 177
B.6.3 Configure One Key Recovery Server Settings ............................................... 178
B.6.4 Start the DHCP, TFTP and HTTP ................................................................. 179
B.6.5 Create Shared Directory ................................................................................ 179
B.6.6 Setup a Client System for Auto Recovery ...................................................... 180
B.7 OTHER INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 183
B.7.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller ....................... 183
B.7.2 System Memory Requirement ........................................................................ 185
C TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 186
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 190
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 193
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TAB LE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 194
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: IMB-Q770 ...................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 1-2: Connectors
.................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 1-3: IMB-Q770 Dimensions (mm)
...................................................................................... 5
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram
...................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers
.........................................................................................16
Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Pinout Location
..................................................................19
Figure 3-3: Battery Connector Locations
...................................................................................20
Figure 3-4: CPU Power Connector Location
..............................................................................21
Figure 3-5: DDR3 DIMM Slot Locations
......................................................................................22
Figure 3-6: Debug Port Connector Location
..............................................................................22
Figure 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Location
................................................................................23
Figure 3-8: CPU Fan Connector Location
..................................................................................24
Figure 3-9: System Fan Connector Location
.............................................................................25
Figure 3-10: PCH Fan Connector Location
................................................................................26
Figure 3-11: Front Panel Audio Connector Location
................................................................27
Figure 3-12: Front Panel Connector Location
...........................................................................28
Figure 3-13: FW Programming Connector Location
.................................................................29
Figure 3-14: Infrared Connector Location
..................................................................................30
Figure 3-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location
..................................................................31
Figure 3-16: PCIe Power Location
..............................................................................................32
Figure 3-17: PCI Slot Locations
..................................................................................................33
Figure 3-18: PCIe x16 Slot Location
...........................................................................................33
Figure 3-19: PCIe x4 Slot Locations
...........................................................................................34
Figure 3-20: PCIe x1 Slot Locations
...........................................................................................35
Figure 3-21: SATA 3Gb/s Drive Connector Location
................................................................35
Figure 3-22: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Location
................................................................36
Figure 3-23: RS-422/485 Connector Location
............................................................................37
Figure 3-24: Serial Port Connector Loca tion
.............................................................................38
Figure 3-25: SMBus Connector Location
...................................................................................39
Figure 3-26: SPI Connector Location
.........................................................................................40
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Figure 3-27: TPM Connector Location ........................................................................................41
Figure 3-28: USB Connector Pinout Locations
.........................................................................42
Figure 3-29: External Peripheral Interface Connector
..............................................................43
Figure 3-30: Audio Connector
.....................................................................................................44
Figure 3-31: Ethernet Connector
.................................................................................................45
Figure 3-32: Serial Port Connector Pin o u ts
...............................................................................48
Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever
..................................................................52
Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover
.........................................................................................53
Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1155 CPU
..............................................................................54
Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1155
.......................................................................................54
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kits (CF-1156A-RS, CF-1156B-RS, CF-1156C-RS, CF-1156D-RS)
..........55
Figure 4-6: Cooling Kit Support Bracket
....................................................................................56
Figure 4-7: DIMM Installation
.......................................................................................................57
Figure 4-8: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Location
..................................................................59
Figure 4-9: Clear BIOS Jumper Location
...................................................................................60
Figure 4-10: SATA Drive Cable Connection
...............................................................................61
Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection
..............................................................................62
Figure 4-12: Audio Connector
.....................................................................................................63
Figure 4-13: DVI Connector
.........................................................................................................64
Figure 4-14: HDMI Connection
....................................................................................................65
Figure 4-15: LAN Connection
......................................................................................................66
Figure 4-16: Serial Device Connector
.........................................................................................67
Figure 4-17: USB Connector ........................................................................................................68
Figure 6-1: Introduction Screen
................................................................................................119
Figure 6-2: Available Drivers
.....................................................................................................119
Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen
............................................................................120
Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement
.......................................................................121
Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File
..................................................................................121
Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations
..........................................................................122
Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen
.............................................................123
Figure 6-8: Graphics Driver Welcome Screen
.........................................................................124
Figure 6-9: Graphics Driver License Agreement
.....................................................................124
Figure 6-10: Graphics Driver Setup Operations
......................................................................125
Figure 6-11: Graphics Driver Installation Finish Screen
........................................................125
Figure 6-12: Windows Control Panel
........................................................................................126
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Figure 6-13: System Control Panel ...........................................................................................126
Figure 6-14: Device Manager List
.............................................................................................127
Figure 6-15: Update Driver Software Window
.........................................................................128
Figure 6-16: Locate Driver Files
................................................................................................128
Figure 6-17: LAN Driver Installation
.........................................................................................129
Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Installatio n Complete
........................................................................129
Figure 6-19: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen
................................................................130
Figure 6-20: Audio Driver Software Configuration
..................................................................131
Figure 6-21: Restart the Computer
...........................................................................................131
Figure 6-22: SATA RAID Driver Welcome Screen
...................................................................132
Figure 6-23: SATA RAID Driver License Agreement
...............................................................133
Figure 6-24: SATA RAID Driver Read Me File
..........................................................................133
Figure 6-25: SATA RAID Driver Setup Operations
..................................................................134
Figure 6-26: SATA RAID Driver Installation Finish Screen
....................................................134
Figure 6-27: USB 3.0 Driver Welcome Screen
.........................................................................135
Figure 6-28: USB 3.0 Driver License Agreement
.....................................................................136
Figure 6-29: USB 3.0 Driver Read Me File
................................................................................136
Figure 6-30: USB 3.0 Driver Setup Operations
........................................................................137
Figure 6-31: USB 3.0 Driver Installation Finish Screen
..........................................................137
Figure 6-32: Intel® ME Driver Welcome Screen
......................................................................139
Figure 6-33: Intel® ME Driver License Agreement
..................................................................139
Figure 6-34: Intel® ME Driver Setup Ope ra tions
.....................................................................140
Figure 6-35: Intel® ME Driver Installation Finish Screen
.......................................................140
Figure B-1: IEI One Key Recovery Tool Menu
.........................................................................146
Figure B-2: Launching the Recovery Tool
...............................................................................151
Figure B-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu ...................................................................................151
Figure B-4: Command Prompt
..................................................................................................152
Figure B-5: Partition Creation Commands
...............................................................................153
Figure B-6: Launching the Recovery Tool
...............................................................................155
Figure B-7: Manual Recovery Environment for Windows
......................................................155
Figure B-8: Building the Recovery Partition
............................................................................156
Figure B-9: Press Any Key to Continue
...................................................................................156
Figure B-10: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode
................................................................157
Figure B-11: Recovery Tool Menu
............................................................................................157
Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window
.........................................................................158
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Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path ..........................................................................................158
Figure B-14: Select a Local Source Drive
................................................................................159
Figure B-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive
.......................................................159
Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to
................................................................................160
Figure B-17: Compress Image
...................................................................................................160
Figure B-18: Image Creation Confirmation
..............................................................................161
Figure B-19: Image Creation Complete
....................................................................................161
Figure B-20: Image Creation Complete
....................................................................................161
Figure B-21: Press Any Key to Continue
.................................................................................162
Figure B-22: Auto Recovery Utility
...........................................................................................163
Figure B-23: Launching the Recovery Tool
.............................................................................163
Figure B-24: Auto Recovery Environment for Windows
........................................................163
Figure B-25: Building the Auto Recovery Partition
.................................................................164
Figure B-26: Factory Default Image Confirmation
..................................................................164
Figure B-27: Image Creation Complete
....................................................................................165
Figure B-28: Press any key to continue
...................................................................................165
Figure B-29: Partitions for Linux
...............................................................................................167
Figure B-30: Manual Recovery Environment for Linux
..........................................................168
Figure B-31: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode)
...............................................................169
Figure B-32: Recovery Tool Menu
............................................................................................169
Figure B-33: Recovery Tool Main Menu
...................................................................................170
Figure B-34: Restore Factory Default
.......................................................................................171
Figure B-35: Recovery Complete Window
...............................................................................172
Figure B-36: Backup System
.....................................................................................................172
Figure B-37: System Backup Complete Window
....................................................................173
Figure B-38: Restore Backup
....................................................................................................173
Figure B-39: Restore System Backup Complete Window
......................................................174
Figure B-40: Symantec Ghost Window
....................................................................................174
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: IMB-Q770 Specifications .............................................................................................. 9
Table 2-1: Packing List
.................................................................................................................13
Table 2-2: Optional Items
.............................................................................................................14
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
...............................................................................18
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
..............................................................................................18
Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
..................................................................................19
Table 3-4: CPU Power Connector Pinouts
.................................................................................21
Table 3-5: Debug Port Connector Pinouts
.................................................................................23
Table 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts
....................................................................................24
Table 3-7: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts
.....................................................................................25
Table 3-8: System Fan Connector Pinouts (SYS_FAN1)
..........................................................25
Table 3-9: System Fan Connector Pinouts (SYS_FAN2)
..........................................................26
Table 3-10: PCH Fan Connector Pinouts
....................................................................................26
Table 3-11: Front Panel Audio Connector Pinouts
...................................................................27
Table 3-12: Front Panel Connector Pinouts
...............................................................................28
Table 3-13: FW Programming Connector Pinouts
....................................................................29
Table 3-14: Infrared Connector Pinouts
.....................................................................................30
Table 3-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts
.....................................................................31
Table 3-16: PCIe Power Pinouts
..................................................................................................32
Table 3-17: RS-422/485Connector Pinouts
................................................................................37
Table 3-18: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
................................................................................38
Table 3-19: SMBus Connector Pinouts
......................................................................................39
Table 3-20: SPI Connector Pinouts
.............................................................................................40
Table 3-21: TPM Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................................41
Table 3-22: USB Port Connector Pinouts
...................................................................................42
Table 3-23: DVI Connector Pinouts
.............................................................................................44
Table 3-24: Connector LEDs
........................................................................................................45
Table 3-25: LAN and USB Connector Pinouts (LAN_USB1)
.....................................................46
Table 3-26: LAN and USB Connector Pinouts (LAN_USB2)
.....................................................46
Table 3-27: USB Connector Pinouts (R_USB1)
.........................................................................47
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Table 3-28: HDMI Connector Pinouts .........................................................................................47
Table 3-29: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
................................................................................48
Table 4-1: Jumpers
.......................................................................................................................58
Table 4-2: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings
....................................................................59
Table 4-3: Clear BIOS Jumper Settings
......................................................................................59
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
................................................................................................72
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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main .......................................................................................................................73
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced
..............................................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration
..............................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 4: RTC Wake Settings
..............................................................................................76
BIOS Menu 5: Trusted Computing
..............................................................................................78
BIOS Menu 6: CPU Configuration
...............................................................................................79
BIOS Menu 7: SATA
Configuration .............................................................................................81
BIOS Menu 8: Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
.........................................................................82
BIOS Menu 9: Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
.................................................................................83
BIOS Menu 10: AMT Configuration
.............................................................................................83
BIOS Menu 11: USB Configuration
.............................................................................................84
BIOS Menu 12: Secondary Super IO Configuration
..................................................................86
BIOS Menu 13: Serial Port n Configuration Menu
.....................................................................86
BIOS Menu 14: Super IO Configuration
......................................................................................91
BIOS Menu 15: Serial Port n Configuration Menu
.....................................................................91
BIOS Menu 16: Hardware Health Configuration
........................................................................97
BIOS Menu 17: FAN 1 Configuration
..........................................................................................99
BIOS Menu 18: Serial Port Console Redirection
.....................................................................101
BIOS Menu 19: Console Redirection Settings
.........................................................................102
BIOS Menu 20: IEI Feature
.........................................................................................................104
BIOS Menu 21: Chipset
..............................................................................................................105
BIOS Menu 22:PCH-IO Configuration
.......................................................................................106
BIOS Menu 23:PCH-IO Configuration
.......................................................................................107
BIOS Menu 24: System Agent (SA) Configuration ..................................................................109
BIOS Menu 25: Graphics Configuration
...................................................................................109
BIOS Menu 26: Graphics Configuration
...................................................................................111
BIOS Menu 27: Memory Configuration
.....................................................................................112
BIOS Menu 28: Boot
...................................................................................................................112
BIOS Menu 29: Security
.............................................................................................................114
BIOS Menu 30:Exit
......................................................................................................................115
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BIOS Menu 31: IEI Feature .........................................................................................................166
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Chapter
1
1 Introduction
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1.1 In troduction
Figure 1-1: IMB-Q770
The IMB-Q770 is an ATX motherboard. It accepts a socket LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3
quad/dual core processor and supports four 240-pin 1600/1333MH z dual-channel DDR3
SDRAM unbuffered DIMMs (system max. 32GB).
The integrated Intel® Q77 system Chipset supports two GbE LAN: one through the Intel®
82579 PHY with Intel® AMT 8.0 support and t he other through th e Intel® 82583V PCIe
controller.
The IMB-Q770 includes two HDMI connectors and one DVI-I connector. Exp ansion and
I/O include one PCI slot, one PCIe x16 slot, one PCI e x4 slot, one PCIe x1 slot, four USB
3.0 ports on the rear pan el, two USB 2.0 on the rear pane l, four U SB 2.0 by pin header,
four SATA 3Gb/s c onnectors, two SATA 6Gb/s connectors. Serial device c onnectivity is
provided by eight internal RS-232 connectors, one e xternal RS-232 connector and one
internal RS-232/422/485 connector.
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1.2 Benefits
Some of the IMB-Q770 motherboard benefits include:
Powerful graphics with multiple monitors
Staying connected with both wired LAN connections
Speedy running of multiple programs and applications
1.3 Features
Some of the IMB-Q770 motherboard features are listed below:
LGA1 155 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor supported
Dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333MHz supports up to 32GB
Intel® PCIe GbE with Intel® AMT 8.0 supported
Supports three displays with two displays in combination of HDMI, DVI and
VGA
Supports PCI-Express generation 3.0 at 8GT/s I/O bandwidth
USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s supported
Supports much scalable serial ports
IEI One Key Recovery solution allows you to create rapid OS backup and
recovery
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1.4 Connectors
The connectors on the IMB-Q770 are shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-2: Connectors
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1.5 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the IMB-Q770 are shown in the diagram below.
Figure 1-3: IMB-Q770 Dimensions (mm)
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1.6 Data Flow
Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other
components installed on the motherboard.
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram
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1.7 Technical Specifications
IMB-Q770 technical specifications are listed below.
Specification/Model IMB-Q770
Form Factor
Micro-ATX
CPU
LGA1 155 socket supports Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 quad/dual core
processor
System Chipset
Intel® Q77
Graphics Engine
Intel® HD Graphics Gen 7 supports DX11 and OpenCL 1.1
Full MPEG2, VC1, AVC Decode
Display Output
Dual HDMI integrated in the Intel® Q77
DVI-I integrated in the Intel® Q77
Memory
Four 240-pin 1600/1333MHz dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM unbuffered
DIMMs supported (system max. 32GB)
Audio
Realtek ALC662 HD audio codec (Line-in, Line-out, Mi c )
BIOS
UEFI BIOS
Digital I/O
24-bit Digital I/O (12-bit input, 12-bit output)
Ethernet
Intel® 82583V PCIe controller
Intel® 82579 PHY with Intel® AMT 8.0 supported
Super I/O
Fintek F81866
Watchdog Timer
Software programmable supports 1~255 sec. system reset
Expansion
PCI
One PCI slot
PCIe
One PCIe x16 slot
One PCIe x4 slot
One PCIe x1 slot
I/O Interface Connectors
Audio Connectors
Three external audio jacks (Line-in, Lin e-out, Mic)
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Specification/Model IMB-Q770
Display port
One DVI-I port
Two HDMI ports
Ethernet
Two RJ-45 GbE ports
Keyboard/Mouse
One 6-pin wafer for PS/2 KB/MS
TPM
One 20-pin header
Front Panel
1 x Front panel connector (power LED, HDD LED, speaker, power
button, reset button)
Front Audio
One 10-pin header
SMBUS
One 4 pin wafer
I2C
One 4 pin wafer
IR
One 5 pin header
Fan
One 4-pin CPU fan connector
Two 3-pin system fan connectors
Serial Ports
One external RS-232 serial port
Eight RS-232 via internal two 40-pin box headers
One RS-422/485 via internal 4-pin wafer
USB ports
Four external USB 3.0 ports on rear IO
Two external USB 2.0 ports on rear IO
Four internal USB 2.0 ports by pin header
Serial ATA
Two SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Four SATA 3Gb/s connectors
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply
ATX power supply
Power Consumption
3.3V@0.31A, 5V@2.91A, 12V@0.51A, 12V@2.12A, -12V@0.10A
(Intel® Core™ i3 3200 3.2GHZ CPU with four 1333MHz 1GB DDR3
memory)
Operating Temperature
-10ºC ~ 60ºC
Humidity
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
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Specification/Model IMB-Q770
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
244 mm x 244 mm
Weight GW/NW
1200 g / 700 g
Table 1-1: IMB-Q770 Specifications
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Chapter
2
2 Packing List
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2.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING!
Static electricity can destroy certain electronics. Make sure to follow the
ESD precautions to preve nt damage to the product, and injur y to the
user.
Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines:
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing an anti-static wristband can prev ent
electrostatic discharge.
Self-grounding: T ouch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge
any excess static buildup.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring any circuit board, place it on an
anti-static mat.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the
motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling.
2.2 Unpacking Precautions
When the IMB-Q770 is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the antistatic guidelines above.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.
Make sure all the packing list items are present.
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2.3 Packing Lis t
NOTE:
If any of the components l isted in the checklist belo w are missing, do
not proceed with the installat ion. Cont act the I EI reseller or vendor the
IMB-Q770 was purchas ed from or contact an IEI sales represent ative
directly by sending an email to sales@iei.com.tw.
The IMB-Q770 is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Nu mber Ima g e
1 IMB-Q770 motherboard
1 DVI-I to VGA adapter
(P/N: 33Z00-000031-RS)
4 SATA cable
(P/N: 32801-000703-200-RS)
1 I/O shielding
(P/N: 45014-0042C0-00-RS)
1 Mini jumper pack (2.54mm)
1 Utility CD
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Quantity Item and Part Nu mber Ima g e
1 One Key Recovery CD
1 Quick Installation Guide
Table 2-1: Packing List
2.4 Optional Ite m s
The following are optional components which may be separately purchased:
Ite m and Part Number Im a ge
Dual-port USB cable with bracket
(P/N: 19800-003100-100-RS)
Quad-port RS-232 cable without bracket (40/40/40/40cm)
(P/N: 32205-001203-100-RS)
RS-422/485 cable, 200mm
(P/N: 32205-003800-100-RS)
SATA power cable
(P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS)
PS/2 KB/MS Y-cabl e with b r acket, 220mm
(P/N: 19800-000075-RS)
High performance LGA1 155/LGA1156 cooler kit, 1U chassis
compatible, 73W
(P/N: CF-1156A-RS)
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Ite m and Part Number Im a ge
High performance LGA1 155/LGA1156 cooler kit, 95W
(P/N: CF-1156B-RS)
LGA1 155/LGA1156 cooler kit, 1U chassis compatible, 45W
(P/N: CF-1156C-RS)
LGA1 155/LGA1156 cooler kit, 1U chassis compatible, 65W
(P/N: CF-1156D-RS)
20-pin Infineon TPM module, SW management tool,
firmware v3.17
(P/N: TPM-IN01-R11)
Table 2-2: Optional Items
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Chapter
3
3 Connectors
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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors.
3.1.1 IMB-Q770 Layout
The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers.
Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers
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3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
The table below lists all the connectors on the board.
Connector Type Label
ATX power connector 24-pin ATX ATX1
Battery connector battery holder BAT1
CPU power connector 4-pin Molex CPU12V1
DDR3 DIMM slots DDR3 DIMM slot CHA_DIMM1
CHA_DIMM2
CHB_DIMM1
CHB_DIMM2
Debug port connector 4-pin header CN2, CN3
Digital I/O connector 26-pin header DIO1
Fan connector (CPU) 4-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
Fan connectors (system) 4-pin wafer SYS_FAN1
Fan connector (system) 3-pin wafer SYS_FAN2
Fan connector (PCH) 3-pin wafer PCH_FAN1
Front panel audio connector 10-pin header FP_AUDIO1
Front panel connector 14-pin header F_PANEL1
FW programming connector 8-pin header CN1
Infrared interface connector 5-pin header IR1
Keyboard/mouse connector 6-pin wafer KB_MS_CN2
PCIe power connector 4-pin Molex PCIE_POWER1
PCI slot PCI slot PCI1
PCIe x16 slot PCIe x16 slot PCIEX16
PCIe x4 slot PCIe x4 slot PCIEX4
PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 slot PCIEX1
SATA 3Gb/s drive connectors 14-pin SATA connector SATA34, SATA56
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Connector Type Label
SATA 6Gb/s drive connectors 7-pin SATA connector SATA1, SATA2
Serial port connector, RS-422/485 4-pin wafer COM2
Serial port connectors, RS-232 40-pin box header COM3-6,COM7-10
SMBus connector 4-pin wafer SMBUS_1
SPI ROM connector 6-pin header JSPI1
TPM connector 20-pin header TPM1
USB connectors 8-pin header USB3, USB4
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
The table below lists the connectors on the external I/O panel.
Connector Type Label
Audio connector Audio jack AUDIO_CV1
DVI and serial port connector 24-pin female, DB-9 male DVI1_DB9
Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports RJ-45, USB 3.0 LAN_USB1,
LAN_USB2
HDMI ports HDMI port HDMI1,HDMI2
USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 R_USB1
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
The section describes all of the connectors on the IMB-Q770.
3.2.1 ATX Power Connector
CN Label: ATX1
CN T y pe:
24-pin ATX
CN Location: See Figure 3-2
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CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3
The ATX power connector connects to an ATX power supply.
Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Pinout Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V
3 GND 4 +5V
5 GND 6 +5V
7 GND 8 PWRGD_PS
9 5VSB 10 +12V
11 +12V 12 +3.3V
13 +3.3V 14 -12V
15 GND 16 IO_PSON#
17 GND 18 GND
19 GND 20 NC
21 +5V 22 +5V
23 +5V 24 GND
Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
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3.2.2 Battery Connector
CN Label: BAT1
CN T y pe:
Battery holder
CN Location: See Figure 3-3
This is connected to the system battery. The battery provides power to the system clock to
retain the time when power is turned off.
Figure 3-3: Battery Connector Locations
3.2.3 CPU Power Connector
CN Label: CP U12V1
CN T y pe:
4-pin Molex
CN Location: See Figure 3-4
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4
The CPU power input connector provides power to the CPU.
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Figure 3-4: CPU Power Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 2 GND
3 VREG_12V 4 VREG_12V
Table 3-4: CPU Power Connector Pinouts
3.2.4 DDR3 DIMM Slots
CN Label: CHA_DIMM1, CHA_DIMM2, CHB_DIMM1, CHB_DIMM2
CN T y pe:
DDR3 DIMM slot
CN Location: See Figure 3-5
The DIMM slots are for DDR3 DIMM memory modules.
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Figure 3-5: DDR3 DIMM Slot Locations
3.2.5 Debug Port Connector
CN Label: CN2,CN3
CN T y pe:
4-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-6
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5
The debug port connector is for system debug.
Figure 3-6: Debug Port Connector Location
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1
+3.3V
2
GND
3
CSDA_1/2
4
CSCL_1/2
Table 3-5: Debug Port Connector Pinouts
3.2.6 Digital I/O Connector
CN Label: DIO1
CN T y pe:
26-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-7
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6
The digital I/O connector p rovides programmable input and out put for external devices.
The digital I/O provides 12-bit output and 12-bit input.
Figure 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1
GND
2
+5V
3
D_IN0
4
D_OUT0
5
D_IN1
6
D_OUT1
7
D_IN2
8
D_OUT2
9
D_IN3
10
D_OUT3
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
11
D_8IN0
12
D_8OUT0
13
D_8IN1
14
D_8OUT1
15
D_8IN2
16
D_8OUT2
17
D_8IN3
18
D_8OUT3
19
D_8IN4
20
D_8OUT4
21
D_8IN5
22
D_8OUT5
23
D_8IN6
24
D_8OUT6
25
D_8IN7
26
D_8OUT7
Table 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts
3.2.7 Fan Connector (CPU)
CN Label: CPU_FAN1
CN T y pe:
4-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-8
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7
The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan.
Figure 3-8: CPU Fan Connector Location
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Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 2 +12 V
3 FANIO1 4 FANOUT1
Table 3-7: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts
3.2.8 Fan Connector (Sys tem)
CN Label: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2
CN T y pe:
4-pin wafer and 3-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-9
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 and Table 3-9
The fan connector attaches to a cooling fan.
Figure 3-9: System Fan Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 2 +12 V
3 FANIO3 4 FANOUT3
Table 3-8: System Fan Connector Pinouts (SYS_FAN1)
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Pin Description Pin Description
1
NC
2 +12 V
3 GND
Table 3-9: System Fan Connector Pinouts (SYS_FAN2)
3.2.9 Fan Connector (PCH)
CN Label: PCH_FAN1
CN T ype:
3-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-10
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10
The fan connector attaches to a PCH cooling fan.
Figure 3-10: PCH Fan Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1
FANIO2
2
FANOUT2
3
GND
Table 3-10: PCH Fan Connector Pinouts
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3.2.10 Front Panel Audio Connector
CN Label: FP _ AUDIO1
CN T y pe:
10-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-11
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11
This connector connects to speakers, a microphone and an audio input.
Figure 3-11: Front Panel Audio Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1
MIC2_L
2
GND_AUDIO
3
MIC2_R
4
FP_AUD_DETECT
5
LINE2-R
6
GND_AUDIO
7
F_SENSE
8
NC
9
LINE2_L
10
GND_AUDIO
Table 3-11: Front Panel Audio Connector Pinouts
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3.2.11 Front Panel Connector
CN Label: F_PANEL1
CN T y pe:
14-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-12
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12
The front panel connector c onnects to the indicator L EDs and buttons on the co mputer's
front panel.
Figure 3-12: Front Panel Connector Location
FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION
Power L ED 1 ACPILED Speaker 2 BEEP_PWR
3 NC 4 NC
5 GND 6 NC
Power Button 7 PWRBTN_SW#_C 8 PC_BEEP
9 GND Reset 10 NC
HDD LED 11 IDELED 12
EXTRST#
13
IDELED#
14 GND
Table 3-12: Front Panel Connector Pinouts
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3.2.12 FW Programming Connector
CN Label: CN1
CN T y pe:
8-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-13
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13
The FW Programming connector is used for programming the firmware.
Figure 3-13: FW Programming Connector Location
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +3.3V 2 TDO
3 TDI 4 NC
5 NC 6 TMS
7 GND 8 TCK
Table 3-13: FW Programming Connector Pinouts
3.2.13 Infrared Interface Connector
CN Label: IR1
CN T y pe:
5-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-14
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CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14
The infrared connector attaches to an infrared receiver for use with remote controls.
Figure 3-14: Infrared Connector Location
Pin Description
1 +5V
2 NC
3 IR_RX
4 GND
5 IR_TX
Table 3-14: Infrared Connector Pinouts
3.2.14 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
CN Label: KB_MS_CN2
CN T y pe:
6-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-15
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15
The keyboard/mouse conn ector connects to a PS/2 Y-cabl e that can be connected to a
PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
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Figure 3-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location
Pin Description
1
+5V_KBMS
2 MSDATA
3 MSCLK
4 KBDATA
5 KBCLK
6 GND
Table 3-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts
3.2.15 PCIe Power Connector
CN Label: PCIE_POWER1
CN T y pe:
4-pin Molex
CN Location: See Figure 3-16
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16
PCIe power connector provides extra power to the PCIe x16 card.
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Figure 3-16: PCIe Power Location
Pin Description
1 +12 V
2 GND
3 GND
4 +5 V
Table 3-16: PCIe Power Pinouts
3.2.16 PCI Slot
CN Label: PCI1
CN T y pe:
PCI Slot
CN Location: See Figure 3-17
The PCI slot enables a PCI expansion module to be connected to the board.
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Figure 3-17: PCI Slot Locations
3.2.17 PCIe x16 Slot
CN Label: PCIEX16
CN T y pe:
PCIe x16 slot
CN Location: See Figure 3-18
The PCIe x16 slot is for PCIe x16 expansion cards.
Figure 3-18: PCIe x16 Slot Location
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3.2.18 PCIe x4 Slot
CN Label: PCIEX4
CN T y pe:
PCIe x4 slot
CN Location: See Figure 3-19
The PCIe x4 slot is for PCIe x4 expansion cards.
Figure 3-19: PCIe x4 Slot Locations
3.2.19 PCIe x1 Slot
CN Label: PCIEX1
CN T y pe:
PCIe x1 slot
CN Location: See Figure 3-20
The PCIe x1 slot is for PCIe x1 expansion cards.
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Figure 3-20: PCIe x1 Slot Locations
3.2.20 S ATA 3Gb/s Drive Connectors
CN Label: SATA34, SATA56
CN T y pe:
14-pin SATA connector
CN Location: See Figure 3-21
The SATA drive connector s can be connected to SATA drives and s upport up to 3Gb/s
data transfer rate.
Figure 3-21: SATA 3Gb/s Drive Connector Location
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3.2.21 S ATA 6Gb/s Drive Connectors
CN Label: SATA1, S ATA2
CN T y pe:
7-pin SA TA drive connector
CN Location: See Figure 3-22
The SATA drive connect ors can be connected to SATA drives and support up to 6Gb/s
data transfer rate.
Figure 3-22: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Location
3.2.22 Se rial Port Connector, RS-422/485
CN Label: COM2
CN T y pe:
4-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-23
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-17
This connector provides RS-422 or RS-485 communications.
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Figure 3-23: RS-422/485 Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1
RXD485#
2
RXD485
3
TXD485
4
TXD485#
Table 3-17: RS-422/485Connector Pinouts
3.2.23 Se rial Port Connectors, RS-232
CN Label: COM3-6, COM7-10
CN T y pe:
40-pin box header
CN Location: See Figure 3-24
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18
Each of these connectors provides RS-232 connections.
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Figure 3-24: Serial Port Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 NDCD3/7# 6 NDSR3/7#
2 NRXD3/7 7 NRTS3/7#
3 NTXD3/7 8 NCTS3/7#
4 NDTR3/7# 9 NRI3/7#
5 GND 10 GND
11 NDCD4/8# 12 NDSR4/8#
13 NRXD4/8 14 NRTS4/8#
15 NTXD4/8 16 NCTS4/8#
17 NDTR4/8# 18 NRI4/8#
19 GND 20 GND
21 NDCD5/9# 22 NDSR5/9#
23 NRXD5/9 24 NRTS5/9#
25 NTXD5/9 26 NCTS5/9#
27 NDTR5/9# 28 NRI5/9#
29 GND 30 GND
31 NDCD6/10# 32 NDSR6/10#
33 NRXD6/10 34 NRTS6/10#
35 NTXD6/10 36 NCTS6/10#
37 NDTR6/10# 38 NRI6/10#
39 GND 40 GND
Table 3-18: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
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3.2.24 S MBus Connector
CN Label: SMBUS_1
CN T y pe:
4-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-25
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19
The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system
management communications.
Figure 3-25: SMBus Connector Location
Pin Description
1
+5V_DUAL
2
SMBCLK_RESUME
3
SMBDATA_RESUME
4 GND
Table 3-19: SMBus Connector Pinouts
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3.2.25 SPI ROM Connector
CN Label: JSPI1
CN T y pe:
8-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-26
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-20
The SPI connector is used to flash the BIOS.
Figure 3-26: SPI Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1
+SPI_VCC
2 SPI_CS0#_CN
3 SPI_SO0_CN 4 SPI_CLK0_CN
5 SPI_SI0_CN 6 GND
Table 3-20: SPI Connector Pinouts
3.2.26 TPM Connector
CN Label: TPM1
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CN T y pe:
20-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-27
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-21
The TPM connector connects to a TPM module.
Figure 3-27: TPM Connector Locati o n
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1
TPMPCLK
2
GND
3
LPC_FRAME#
4
NC
5
BUF_PCIRST#
6
+5V
7
LPC_AD3
8
LPC_AD2
9
+3.3V
10
LPC_AD1
11
LPC_AD0
12
GND
13
SMBCLK_RESUME
14
SMBDATA_RESUME
15
+3.3V
16
SERIRQ
17
GND
18
+3.3V
19
LPCPD_N
20
LDRQ0#
Table 3-21: TPM Connector Pinouts
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3.2.27 USB Connectors
CN Label: USB3, USB 4
CN T y pe:
8-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-28
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22
The USB connectors connect to USB devices. Each pin header provides two USB ports.
Figure 3-28: USB Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1
+USB_PWR5/2
2
GND
3
USB20_C_N4/8
4
USB20_C_P5/9
5
USB20_C_P4/8
6
USB20_C_N5/9
7
GND
8
+USB_PWR5/2
Table 3-22: USB Port Connector Pinouts
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3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
The figure below shows the external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The
EPIC panel consists of the following:
Figure 3-29: External Peripheral Interface Connector
3.3.1 Audio Connector
CN Label: AUDIO_C V1
CN T y pe:
Audio jack
CN Location: See Figure 3-29
The audio jacks connect to external audio devices.
Line In port (Light Blue): Connects a CD-ROM, DVD player, or other audio
devices.
Line Out port (Lime): Connects to a headphone or a speaker. With
multi-channel configurations, this port can also connect to front speakers.
Microphone (Pink): Connects a microphone.
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Figure 3-30: Audio Connector
3.3.2 DVI Connector
CN Label: DVI1
CN T y pe:
24-pin Female
CN Location: See Figure 3-29
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23
The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port connects to a monitor that supports DVI video input.
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1
DVI_TMDS_C_DATA2#
2
DVI_TMDS_C_DATA2
3 GND 4
NC
5
NC
6
DVI_DDC_SCLK
7
DVI_DDC_SDATA
8
CRT_VSYNC
9
DVI_TMDS_C_DATA1#
10
DVI_TMDS_C_DATA1
11 GND 12
NC
13
NC
14
+5V_DVI
15 GND 16
DVI_HPD
17
DVI_TMDS_C_DATA0#
18
DVI_TMDS_C_DATA0
19 GND 20
NC
21
NC
22 GND
23
DVI_TMDS_C_CLK
24
DVI_TMDS_C_CLK#
Table 3-23: DVI Connector Pinouts
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3.3.3 Ethernet and USB Connector
CN Label: LAN_USB1, LAN _USB2, R_USB1
CN T y pe:
RJ-45, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectors
CN Location: See Figure 3-29
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25 , Table 3-26 and Table 3-27
The LAN connector connects to a local network.
Figure 3-31: Ethernet Connector
LED Description LED Description
A on: linked
blinking: data is being sent/received
B off: 10 Mb/s
green: 100 Mb/s
orange: 1000 Mb/s
Table 3-24: Connector LEDs
The USB connector can be connected to a USB device.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
U1 +USB3_PWR1 U10 +USB3_PWR1
U2 USB20_C_N0 U11 USB20_C_N1
U3 USB20_C_P0 U12 USB20_C_P1
U4 GND U13 GND
U5 USB3_RX1_DN U14 USB3_RX2_DN
U6 USB3_RX1_DP U15 USB3_RX2_DP
U7 GND U16 GND
U8 USB3_TX1_DN_C U17 USB3_TX2_DN_C
U9 USB3_TX1_DP_C U18 USB3_TX2_DP_C
R1 +1.9V_LAN1 L1 L1_1000#
R2 TRD1P0 L2 L1_100#
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
R3 TRD1N0 L3 L1_LINK_ACT#
R4 TRD1P1 L4 +3.3V_LAN1
R5 TRD1N1
R6 TRD1P2
R7 TRD1N2
R8 TRD1P3
R9 TRD1N3
R10 GND
Table 3-25: LAN and USB Connector Pinouts (LAN_USB1)
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
U1 +USB3_PWR2 U10 +USB3_PWR2
U2 USB20_C_N2 U11 USB20_C_N3
U3 USB20_C_P2 U12 USB20_C_P3
U4 GND U13 GND
U5 USB3_RX3_DN U14 USB3_RX4_DN
U6 USB3_RX3_DP U15 USB3_RX4_DP
U7 GND U16 GND
U8 USB3_TX3_DN_C U17 USB3_TX4_DN_C
U9 USB3_TX3_DP_C U18 USB3_TX4_DP_C
R1 +1.05V_LAN2 L1 L2_1000#
R2 TRD2P0 L2 L2_100#
R3 TRD2N0 L3 L2_LINK_ACT#
R4 TRD2P1 L4 +3.3V_LAN
R5 TRD2N1
R6 TRD2P2
R7 TRD2N2
R8 TRD2P3
R9 TRD2N3
R10 GND
Table 3-26: LAN and USB Connector Pinouts (LAN_USB2)
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 +USB_PWR1 2 USB20_C_P12
3 USB20_C_N12 4 GND
5 +USB_PWR1 6 USB20_C_P13
7 USB20_C_N13 8 GND
Table 3-27: USB Connector Pinouts (R_USB1)
3.3.4 HDMI Connector
CN Label: HDMI1, HDMI2
CN T y pe:
HDMI type A connector
CN Location: See Figure 3-29
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-28
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector connects to digital audio or
video sources.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 HDMI_DATA2-1/2_L 2 GND
3 HDMI_DATA2#-1/2_L 4 HDMI_DATA1-1/2_L
5 GND 6 HDMI_DATA1#-1/2_L
7 HDMI_DATA0-1/2_L 8 GND
9 HDMI_DATA0#-1/2_L 10 HDMI_CLK-1/2_L
11 GND 12 HDMI_CLK#-1/2_L
13 NC 14 NC
15 HDMI_SCL-1/2 16 HDMI_SDA-1/2
17 GND 18 VCC5
19 HDMI_HPD-1/2
Table 3-28: HDMI Connector Pinouts
3.3.5 Serial Por t Connector
CN Label: DB9
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CN T y pe:
DB-9 connector
CN Location: See Figure 3-29
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-29
The serial port connects to a RS-232 serial communications device.
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 NDCD1# 2 NRXD1
3 NTXD1 4 NDTR1#
5 GND 6 NDSR1#
7 NRTS1# 8 NCTS1#
9 NRI1#
Table 3-29: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
Figure 3-32: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
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Chapter
4
4 Ins tallation
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4.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the IMB-Q770
may result in permanent da mage to the IMB-Q770 an d s evere i njury to
the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IMB-Q770. D ry climates are especially susc eptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the IMB-Q770 or any other electrical component is handled, the
following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding:- Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the IMB-Q770, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the IMB-Q770.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
4.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installa ti on n otic es a nd i ns tal la tio n cons i derati ons s ho ul d
be read and understood before installation. All installation notices must
be strictly adhered to. Faili ng to adhere to these precauti ons m ay lead
to severe damage and injury to the person performing the installation.
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WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the components and
injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
o The user manual provides a complete description of the IMB-Q770
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 IMB-Q770 on an antista tic 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 IMB-Q770 off:
o When working with the IMB-Q770, make sure that it is disconnected from
all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during the installation of the IMB-Q770 DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
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4.2.1 Socket LGA1155 C PU In s tallat ion
WARNING:
CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the
CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU
is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly
installed.
DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU. W hen handling th e
CPU, only hold it on the sides.
To install the CPU, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Disengage the load lever by pressing the lever down and slightly outward to
clear the retention tab. Fully open the lever. See Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever
Step 2: Open the socket and remove the protective cover. The black protective
cover can be removed by pulling up on the tab labeled "Remove". See
Figure 4-2.
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Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover
Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the
socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with
compressed air.
Step 4: Orientate the CPU properly. The contact array should be facing the CPU
socket.
Step 5: Correctly position the CPU. Match the Pin 1 mark with the cut edge on the
CPU socket.
Step 6: Align the CPU pins. Locate pin 1 and the two orientation notches on the CPU.
Carefully match the two orientation notches on the CPU with the socket
alignment keys.
Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are
properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly. See
Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1155 CPU
Step 8: Close the CPU socket. Close the load plate and pull the load lever back a little
to have the load plate be able to secure to the knob. Engage the load lever by
pushing it back to its original position (Figure 4-4). There will be some
resistance, but will not require extreme pressure.
Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1155
Step 9: Connec t the 12 V power to the boar d. Connect the 12 V power from the power
supply to the board. Ste p 0:
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4.2.2 Socket LGA1155 C ooling Kit Ins tallat ion
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to install a push-pin cooling fan.
The pre-installed support bracket prevents the board from bending and
is ONLY compatible with captive screw type cooling fans.
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kits (CF-1156A-RS, CF-1156B-RS, CF-1156C-RS,
CF-1156D-RS)
The cooling kit can be bought from IEI. The cooling kit has a heatsink and fan.
WARNING:
Do not wipe off (accidentally or otherwise) the pre-sprayed layer of
thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. The thermal paste
between the CPU and the heat sink is important for optimum heat
dissipation.
To install the cooling kit, follow the instructions below.
Step 1: A cooling kit bracket is pre-installed on the rear of the motherboard. See Figure
4-6.
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Figure 4-6: Cooling Kit Support Bracket
Step 2: Place the cooling kit onto the socket LGA1155 CPU. Make sure the CPU
cable can be properly routed when the cooling kit is installed.
Step 3: Mount the cooling kit. Gently place the cooling kit on top of the CPU. Make
sure the four threaded screws on the corners of the cooling kit properly pass
through the holes of the cooling kit bracket.
Step 4: Secure the cooling kit by fastening the four retention screws of the cooling kit.
Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector
on the IMB-Q770. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and
fan blades.Ste p 0:
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4.2.3 DIMM Ins tallat ion
To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7: DIMM Installation
Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as
they can. See Figure 4-7.
Step 2: Align the DIMM with the socket. Align the DIMM so the notch on the memory
lines up with the notch on the memory socket. See Figure 4-7.
Step 3: Insert the DIMM. Once aligned, press down until the DIMM is properly seated.
Clip the two handles into place. See Figure 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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4.3 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge used to close
an electrical circuit. It consis ts of two or
three metal pins and a sm all metal clip
(often protected b y a plastic cover) th at
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 OP EN a jum per m eans rem oving the p lastic c lip
from a jumper.
The hardware jumpers must be set before installation. Jumpers are shown in Table 4-1.
Des cription Label Type
AT/ATX power select JATX_AT1 2-pin header
Clear CMOS jumper J_CMOS2 3-pin header
Table 4-1: Jumpers
4.3.1 AT/ATX P o we r Select Jumper
Jumper Lab el: J ATX_AT1
Jumper Type:
2-pin header
Jumper Settings : See Table 4-2
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-8
The AT/ATX power select jumper specifies the systems power mode as AT or ATX.
Setting Description
Closed ATX Mode (Default)
Open AT Mode
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Setting Description
Table 4-2: AT/ATX Pow e r Select Jumper Settings
Figure 4-8: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Location
4.3.2 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Lab el: J_CMOS2
Jumper Type:
3-pin header
Jumper Settings : See Table 4-3
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-9
To reset the BIOS, m ove the jum per to the "Clear BIOS" posit ion for 3 seco nds or m ore,
and then move back to the default position.
Setting Description
1-2 Keep CMOS Setup (Default)
2-3 Clear CMOS Setup
Table 4-3: Clear BIOS Jumper Settings
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Figure 4-9: Clear BIOS Jumper Location
4.4 Internal Peripheral Device Conne ctions
This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors.
4.4.1 S ATA Drive Connection
The IMB-Q770 is shipped with four 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. Press the clip on the connector at the end of the
SATA cable and insert the cable conn ector into the on-board SATA drive
connector. See Figure 4-10.
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Figure 4-10: SATA Drive Cable Connecti o n
Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-11.
Step 4: Connect the SATA power cable (optional). Connect the SATA power
connector to the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-11.
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Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection
The SATA power cable can be bought from IEI. See Optional Items in Section 2.4.
4.5 External Peripheral Interfa ce Connection
This section describes connecting devices to the external connectors on the IMB-Q770.
4.5.1 Audio Connection
The audio jacks on the external audio connector enable the IMB-Q770 to be connected to
a stereo sound setup. Each jack supports both input and output. When connecting a
device, the High Definition Audio uti lity will automaticall y detect input or output. The light
blue (top) audio jack does not support input from a microphone. To install the audio
devices, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Identify the audio plugs. The plugs on your home theater system or speakers
may not match the colors on the rear panel.
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Step 2: Plug th e 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.
Line In port (Light Blue): Connects a CD-ROM, DVD player, or other audio
devices.
Line Out port (Lime): Connects to a headphone or a speaker.
Microphone (Pink): Connects a microphone.
Figure 4-12: Audio Connector
Step 3: Check audio clarity. Check that the sound is coming through the right speakers
by adjusting the balance front to rear and left to right.
4.5.2 DVI Disp lay Dev ice Connection
The IMB-Q770 has a s ingle female DV I-D connector on the external peripheral i nterface
panel. The DVI-D connecto r is connecte d to a dig ital dis play de vice. T o connect a digital
display device to the IMB-Q770, please follow the instructions bel o w.
Step 1: Locate the DVI-D connector. The location of the DVI-D connector is shown in
another chapter.
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Step 2: Align the DVI-D connector. Align the male DVI-D connector on the digital
display device cable with the f em ale DVI-D connector on the external peripheral
interface.
Step 3: Insert the DVI-D connector. Once the connectors are properly aligned with the
male connector, insert the male connector from the digital display device into the
female connector on the IMB-Q770. See Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13: DVI Connector
Secure the connecto r. Secure the DVI-D c onn ec tor from the digital displa y d ev ice to the
external interface b y tightening the two r etention screws on e ither side of the co nnector.
Step 0:
4.5.3 HDMI Connection
The HDMI connector trans mits a digital signal to compati ble HDMI display devices such
as a TV or computer screen. To connect the HDMI cable to the IMB-Q770, follow the steps
below.
Step 1: Locate the HDMI connector. The location is shown in a previous section.
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Step 2: Align the connector. Align the HDMI connector with the HDMI port. Make sure
the orientation of the connector is correct
Step 3: Insert the HDMI connector. Gently insert the HDMI connector. The connector
should engage with a gentle push. If the connector does not insert easily, check
again that the connector is aligned correctly, and that the connector is being
inserted with the right way up. S tep 0:
Figure 4-14: HDMI Connection
4.5.4 LAN Connection
There are two external R J-45 LAN con nectors. The RJ -45 connectors en able connecti on
to an external networ k. To connect a LAN cab le with an RJ-45 connector, pleas e follow
the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown
in Chapter 4.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of
the RJ-45 connectors on the IMB-Q770. See Figure 4-15.
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Figure 4-15: LAN Connection
Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. Ste p 0:
4.5.5 Serial Device Connection
The IMB-Q770 has a single f emale DB-9 connector on the external perip heral interface
panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the
IMB-Q770.
Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a ser ial device into
the DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface. See Figure 4-16.
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Figure 4-16: 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.
Step 0:
4.5.6 USB Connection
The external USB Ser ies "A" recept acle conn ectors p rovide easier and quick er acc ess to
external USB devices. Follow the steps below to connect USB devices to the IMB-Q770.
Step 1: Locate the USB Series "A" receptacle connectors. The location of the USB
Series "A" receptacle connectors are shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert a USB Series "A" plug. Insert the USB Series "A" plug of a device into
the USB Series "A" receptacle on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 4-17.
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Figure 4-17: USB Connector
4.6 In te l® AMT Se tup Procedure
The IMB-Q770 is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT). To
enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Make sure the memory socket is installed with one DDR3 DIMM.
Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector which supports AMT .
Step 3: The AMI BIOS options rega rding the Inte l ® ME or Intel® AMT must be enabled,
Step 4: Properly install the Intel® Management Engine Components drivers from the
iAMT Driver & Utility directory in the driver CD. See Section 6.9.
Step 5: Configure the Intel® Management Engine BIOS extension (MEBx). To get into
the Intel® MEBx settings, press <Ctrl+P> after a single beep during boot-up
process. Enter the Intel® current ME password as it requires (the Intel® default
password is admin).
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NOTE:
To change the pas sword, enter a new pas sword following the strong
password rule (containing at least one upper case letter, one lower
case letter, one digit and one specia l character, and be at least eight
characters).
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Chapter
5
5 BIOS
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5.1 Introduction
The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to
certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed.
5.1.1 Starting Setup
The UEFI BIOS is activated when t he computer is turned o n. The setup progra m can be
activated in one of two ways.
1. Press the D
ELETE or F2 key as soon as the system is turned on or
2. Press the D
ELETE or F2 key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP” message
appears on the screen. 0.
If the message disappear s before the D
ELETE or F2 key is presse d, restart the computer
and try again.
5.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to c hange entries, press F1 for help and press E
SC to quit. Navigat ion
keys are shown in.
Key Function
Up arrow Move to the item above
Down arrow Move to the item below
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
+ Increase the numeric value or make changes
- Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Page up Move to the next page
Page down Move to the previous page
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Key Function
Esc Main Menu – Quit and do not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -Exit current page and return to Main Menu
F1 General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
F9 Load optimized defaults
F10 Save changes and Exit BIOS
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
5.1.3 Gett ing Help
When F1 is press ed a small help wind ow describing t he appropriat e keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
SC or
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 4.
5.1.5 BIOS Me nu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main – Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced – Changes the advanced system settings.
Chipset – Changes the chipset settings.
Boot – Changes the system boot configuration.
Security – Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Save & Exit – Selects exit options and loads default settings
The following secti ons completely describe t he configuration options f ound in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
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5.2 Ma in
The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
Boot
Security
Save & Exit
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version 4.6.5.3
Compliency UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2
Project Version SA45AR11.ROM
Build Date 08/28/2012 14:07:08
Processor Information
Name IvyBridge
Brand String Genuine Intel(R)CPU
Frequency 240 MHz
Processor ID 306a5
Stepping K0/M0
Number of Processors 2Core(s) / 4Thread(s)
Microcode Revision 7
GT Info GT2 (900 MHz)
IGFX VBIOS Version 2137
Memory RC Version 1.5.0.0
Total Memory 1024 MB (DDR3 1333)
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz
PCH Information
Name PantherPoint
Stepping 04/C1
TXT Capability of Platform/PCH Unsupported
LAN PHY Revision C0
ME FW Version 8.0.4.1441
ME Firmware SKU 5MB
SPI Clock Frequency
DOFR Support Supported
Read Status Clock Frequnecy 33 MHz
Write Status Clock Frequnecy 33 MHz
Fast Read Status Clock Frequnecy 33 MHz
System Date [Wed 08/29/2012]
System Time [19:43:27]
Access Level Administrator
Set the Date. Use Tab to
switch between Date
elements.
----------------------
: Select Screen
↑ ↓: Select Item
Enter Select
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save
ESC Exit
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Menu 1: Main
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The Main menu lists the following system details:
BIOS Information
Processor Information
Memory Information
PCH Information
SPI Clock Frequency
The Main menu has two user configurable fields:
S ystem Da te [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option t o set the system date. Manuall y enter the day, mont h and
year.
S ystem Time [xx:xx:xx]
Use the System Time option to set the s ystem time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
5.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configur e the CPU and peripheral dev ices
through the following sub-menus:
WARNING!
Setting the wrong values in the sections below m ay cause the s ystem
to malfunction. Mak e sure that the settings m ade are compatible with
the hardware.
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Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
Boot
Security
Save & Exit
> ACPI Settings
> RTC Wake Settings
> Trusted Computing
> CPU Configuration
> SATA Configuration
> Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
> Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
> AMT Configuration
> USB Configuration
> F81216 Second Super IO Configuration
> F81866 Super IO Configuration
> F81866 H/M Monitor
> Serial Port Console Redirection
> iEi Feature
System ACPI Parameters
----------------------
: Select Screen
↑ ↓: Select Item
Enter Select
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save
ESC Exit
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced
5.3.1 ACPI Configuration
The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced C onfiguration
and Power Interface (ACPI) options.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)]
Select the highest ACPI
sleep state the system
will enter when the
SUSPEND button is
pressed.
----------------------
: Select Screen
↑ ↓: Select Item
Enter Select
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized
Defaults
F4 Save
ESC Exit
Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration
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ACPI Sleep State [S1 (C PU Stop Clock)]
Use the ACPI Sleep State option t o specify the slee p state the system enters when it is
not being used.
S1 (
CPU Stop
Clock)
DEFAULT
The system enters S1 (POS) sleep state. The
system appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is
refreshed; the system is running in a low power
mode.
S
3 (Suspend to
RAM)
The caches are flushed and the C PU is pow ered
off. Power to the RAM is maintained. The
computer returns slower to a working state, but
more power is saved.
5.3.2 RTC Wake Settings
The RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 4) configures RTC wake event.
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Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled]
Enable or disable System
wake on alarm event. When
enabled, System will
wake on the
dat::hr::min::sec
specified
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Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled]
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Use the Wake system w ith Fixed Time option to en able or disable the s ystem wak e on
alarm event.
Disabled D
EFAULT
The real time cloc k (RTC) cannot generate a w ake
event
Enabled
If selected, the Wake up every da y option appears
allowing you to enable to disable the system to wake
every day at the specified time. Besides, the
following options appear with values that can be
selected:
Wake up date
Wake up hour
Wake up minute
Wake up second
After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on
from a suspend state when the alarm goes off.
5.3.3 Trusted Computing
Use the Trusted Computing m enu (BIOS Menu 5) to configure settings related to the
Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
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Advanced
Configuration
Security Device Support [Disable]
Current Status Information
NO Security Device Found
Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security
device. O.S. will not
show Security Device.
TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not
be available.
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BIOS Menu 5: Trusted Computing
Security Device Support [Dis able]
Use the Security Device Support option to configure support for the TPM.
Disable DEFAULT
TPM support is disabled.
Enable
TPM support is enabled.
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5.3.4 CPU Configuration
Use the CPU Configuration m enu (BIOS Menu 6) to view detailed CPU specifications
and configure the CPU.
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CPU Configuration
Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40GHz
CPU Signature 306a5
Microcode Patch 7
Max CPU Speed 2400 MHz
Min CPU Speed 1600 MHz
CPU Speed 2400 MHz
Processor Cores 2
Intel HT Technology Supported
Intel VT-x Technology Supported
Intel SMX Technology Not Supported
64-bit Supported
L1 Data Cache 32 KB x 4
L1 Code Cache 32 KB x 4
L2 Cache 256 KB x 4
L3 Cache 3072 KB
Hyper-threading [Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized
for Hyper-Threading
Technology)and Disabled
for other OS (OS not
optimized for
Hyper-Threading
Technology). When
Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is
enabled.
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BIOS Menu 6: CPU Configuration
The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) lists the following CPU details:
Processor Type: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used
CPU Signature: Lists the CPU signature value.
Microcode Patch: Lists the microcode patch being used.
Max CPU Speed: Lists the maximum CPU processing speed.
Min CPU Speed: Lists the minimum CPU processing speed.
CPU Speed: Lists the CPU processing speed
Processor Core: Lists the number of the processor cores
Intel HT Technology: Indicates if Intel HT Technology is supported by the
CPU.
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Intel VT-x Technology: Indicates if Intel VT-x Technology is supported by the
CPU.
Intel SMX Technology: Indicates if Intel SMX Technology is supported b y the
CPU.
64-bit: Indicates if 64-bit is supported by the CPU.
L1 Data Cache: Lists the amount of data storage space on the L1 cache.
L1 Code Cache: Lists the amount of code storage space on the L1 cache.
L2 Cache: Lists the amount of storage space on the L2 cache.
L3 Cache: Lists the amount of storage space on the L3 cache.
Hyper-Threading [Enabled]
Use the Hyper-Threading option to enable or disable the CPU hyper threading function.
Disabled
Disables the use of hyper threading
technology
Enabled DEFAULT
Enables the use of hyper threading
technology
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
Use the Intel Virtualization Technology option to enable or disable virtualization on the
system. When combined with thir d party software, Intel Virtualization technolog y allows
several OSs to run on the same system at the same time.
Disabled DEFAULT
Disables Intel Virtualization
Technology.
Enabled
Enables Intel Virtualization Technology.
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5.3.5 S ATA Configuration
Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to change and/or set the
configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system.
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SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
SATA Mode Selection [IDE]
Serial ATA Port 0 Empty
Serial ATA Port 1 Empty
Serial ATA Port 2 Empty
Serial ATA Port 3 Empty
Serial ATA Port 4 Empty
Serial ATA Port 5 Empty
Enable or disable SATA
Device.
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S ATA Controller [Enabled]
Use the SATA Controller option to enable or disable the SATA device.
Disabled
Disables the SATA device.
Enabled DEFAULT
Enables the SATA device.
SATA Mode Selection [IDE]
Use the SATA Mode Selection option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices.
IDE DEFAULT
Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device.
AHCI
Configures SATA devices as AHCI device.
RAID
Configures SATA devices as RAID device.
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5.3.6 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Use the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology menu (BIOS Menu 8) to configure Intel® Rapid
Start Technology support.
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Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
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BIOS Menu 8: Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Dis abled]
Use Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology option to configure Intel® Rapid Start Technolog y
function.
Disabled DEFAULT
Intel® Rapid Start Tec hno lo g y is disabled
5.3.7 In te l TXT(LT) Configuration
Use the Intel TXT(LT) Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to conf igure Intel® Trusted
Execution Technology support.
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Advanced
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration
Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX
is enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior
to TXT.
Secure Mode Extensons (SMX) Disabled
Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled]
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BIOS Menu 9: Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
5.3.8 AMT Configuration
The AMT Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the advanced power
management options to be configured.
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Advanced
Intel AMT [Enabled]
Unconfigure AMT/ME [Disabled]
Enable/Disable Intel (R)
Active Management
Technology BIOS
Extension. Note: iAMT H/W
is always enabled.
This option just controls
the BIOS extension
execution.
If enabled, this requires
additional firmware in the
SPI device.
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Intel AMT [Enabled]
Use Intel AMT option to enable or disable the Intel® AMT function.
Disabled
Intel® AMT is disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Intel® AMT is enabled
Unconfigure AMT/ME [Dis abled]
Use the Unconfigure AMT/ME option t o perfor m AMT/ME unco nfigure witho ut pa ss word
operation.
Disabled DEFAULT
Not perform AMT/ME unconfigure
Enabled
To perform AMT/ME unconfigure
5.3.9 USB Configuration
Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to read USB configuration
information and configure the USB settings.
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USB Configuration
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Enables Legacy USB
support. AUTO option
disables legacy support
if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB
devices available only
for EFI applications.
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