Intel AX965Q User Manual

Intel Duo Board

Q965 LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Exterme / Core2

/ Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D ATX Main

AX965Q User’s Manual

Ver. 1.00

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Contents

Safety Information ..........................................................................................................4

Technical Support ............................................................................................................5

Conventions Used in This Guide....................................................................................5

Packing List.......................................................................................................................6

Revision History ...............................................................................................................7

Specifications Summary..................................................................................................8

Block Diagram.................................................................................................................

Production Introduction ...............................................................................................12

1.1 Before you Proceed ................................................................................................

1.2 Motherboard Overview............................................................................................13

1.2.1 Placement Direction....................................................................................................................... 13

1.2.2 Screw Holes...................................................................................................................................13

1.3 Motherboard Layout................................................................................................14

1.3.1 Layout Content List ........................................................................................................................ 15

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................................17

1.4.1 Installing the CPU........................................................................................................................... 18

1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan............................................................................................. 20

1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan......................................................................................... 22

1.5 System Memory......................................................................................................24

1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location ................................................................................................................. 24

1.5.2 Memory Configurations.................................................................................................................. 25

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM............................................................................................................................ 30

1.5.4 Removing a DIMM.......................................................................................................................... 31

1.6 Expansion Slots ......................................................................................................32

1.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................................................... 32

1.6.2 Configuring an Expansion Card..................................................................................................... 32

1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments..................................................................................................... 33

1.6.4 PCI Slots ........................................................................................................................................ 34

1.6.5 PCI Express X16 Slot..................................................................................................................... 34

1.6.6 PCI Express X4 Slot.......................................................................................................................34

1.7 Jumpers..................................................................................................................35

1.7.1 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC).............................................................................................................. 35

1.7.2 Keyboard Power (KBPWR)............................................................................................................ 36

1.8 Connectors..............................................................................................................37

1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors.................................................................................................................. 37

1.8.2 Internal Connectors........................................................................................................................ 40

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Contents

BIOS Setup......................................................................................................................54

2.1 BIOS Setup Program ..............................................................................................54

2.1.1 Legend Box.................................................................................................................................... 55

2.1.2 List Box........................................................................................................................................... 55

2.1.3 Sub-menu....................................................................................................................................... 55

2.2 BIOS Menu Screen.................................................................................................56

2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................................................. 57

2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................................................. 59

2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................................................... 65

2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................................................... 67

2.2.5 Power Management Setup............................................................................................................. 71

2.2.6 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................................................. 74

2.2.7 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................................................ 76

2.2.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................................................. 77

2.2.9 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................................................ 78

2.2.10 Set Supervisor/User Password.................................................................................................. 79

2.2.11 Save and Exit Setup .................................................................................................................. 80

2.2.12 Exit Without Saving.................................................................................................................... 81

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Safety Information

Electrical safety

z To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical

outlet before relocating the system.

z When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

z Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

z Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These

devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

z Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are

not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

z If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

z Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the

manuals that came with the package.

z Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

z To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

z Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

z Place the product on a stable surface. z If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor.

Conventions Used in This Guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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Packing List

Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:

9 1 x ATX Main board 9 1 x CD-ROM contains the followings:

－ User’s manual (this manual in PDF file) － Drivers

9 4 x SATA data cable 9 1 x FDD cable (34-pin, pitch 2.54mm) 9 1 x IDE cable 9 4 x COM cable (9-pin, L=26cm) 9 1 x I/O Bracket 9 1 x Startaup Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V 1.0 First release for PCB 1.00 August 10, 2007

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Specifications Summary

Supports Intel LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo /

Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPU

2 Intel 82Q965 Chipset 3 4 x DIMMs up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 SDRAM 4 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000

Features

System

CPU

Front Side Bus (FSB) BIOS System Chipset I/O Chipset

Memory

5 AD1988 8-chanel High Definition Audio 6 Intel 82566DM Gigabit LAN 7 TI 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (Optional) 8 One PCI-E x16, one PCI-E x4, five PCI

4 x COM, 10 x USB 2.0, 5 x SATA (or 7 x SATA connectors for ICH8DO),

1 x e-SATA

Intel µFC-LGA 775 socket Supports Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D with 65nm process technology 1066/800/533 MHz Award 16 Mb Flash ROM BIOS Intel 82Q965 GMCH/ ICH8 Winbond W83627DHG-A 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 SDRAM

Watchdog Timer

H/W Status Monitor

Expansion Slots S3 Smart Fan Control

I/O

MIO

USB

Reset: 1 sec. ~ 255 Min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step Monitoring temperatures, voltages, and cooling fan status. Auto throttling control when CPU overheats One PCI Express x16, one PCI Express x4, five PCI slots S3 Support Speed Cruise Mode

1 x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133, 6 x SATA (or 8 x SATA connectors for ICH8DO), 1 x FDD, 1 x LPT, 4 x RS-232, 1 x K/B, 1 x Mouse 10 x USB 2.0 ports

Specifications Summary

I/O

3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports, 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector, 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector, 1 x Floppy disk drive connector, 1 x IDE connector for two devices, 4 x COM connector, 1 x CD audio in

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Internal I/O

Back Panel

Display

Chipset Display Memory Resolution VGA/LCD Interface HMDI LVDS DVI TV-Out

connector, 1 x TPM connector, 5 x SATA connectors (or 7 x SATA connectors

for ICH8DO), 1 x Front panel audio connector, 1 x S/PDIF Out Header, 1 x

System panel connector, 1 x CPU Fan connector, 2 x Chassis Fan connector, 1 x Power Fan connector, 1 x IEEE 1394a connector (Optional) 1 x PS/2 mouse port, 1 x PS/2 keyboard port, 1 x Parallel port, 1 x External SATA, 1 x VGA port, 1 x LAN(RJ-45), 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 8-channel audio I/O (6 jacks), 1 x IEEE 1394a connector (Optional)

Intel 82Q965 GMCH integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Intel DVMT 4.0 supports 256 MB video memory 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp (75 Hz) PCI-E X16 VGA interface Through ADD2 HMDI card Through ADD2 LVDS card Through ADD2 DVI card Through ADD2 TV-out card

Audio

Chipset AC97 Codec Audio Interface

Ethernet

LAN1

Mechanical & Environmental

Power Type Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Size (L x W) Weight

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Intel ICH8 (or ICH8DO for optional) ADI AD1988 8-channel High Definition Audio Codec Mic in, Line in, CD Audio in, Line out

Intel 82566DM Gigabit LAN

ATX 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F) 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing 12" x 9.6" (304.8 mm x 243.84 mm)

0.88 lbs (0.4 Kg)

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Block Diagram

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Product

introduction

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Production Introduction

1.1 Before you Proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

z Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

z Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a

metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

z Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on

them.

z Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

z Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX

power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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1.2 Motherboard Overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.2.1 Placement Direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.2.2 Screw Holes

Place eleven (11) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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1.3.1 Layout Content List

Slots

Label Function Note Page

DIMM_A1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 1 N/A DIMM_A2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 2 N/A DIMM_B1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 3 N/A DIMM_B2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 4 N/A PCI1,2,3,4,5 PCI slot 1,2,3,4,5 N/A PCIEX4 PCI express X4 slot N/A PCIEX16 PCI express x16 slot N/A

Jumpers

Label Function Note Page

CLRTC Clear RTC RAM 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 35 KBPWR Keyboard power 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 36

Rear Panel Connector

Label Function Note Page

KBMS PS/2 keyboard and mouse 6-pin Mini-Din x 2 37,39 LPT Parallel port D-sub 25-pin, female 37 1394_USB12 IEEE 1394a connector x 1

USB connector x 2

LAN_USB34 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 2

USB connector x 2

AUDIO Rear speaker out port,

Center/Subwoofer port, Line-in port, Line-out port, Microphone port, Side speaker out port

VGA VGA port D-sub 15-pin, female 39

(Optional) 37,39

37,38

8-Channel Audio I/O (6 jacks) 37,38

ESATA External SATA port ESATA 39

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Internal Connector

Label Function Note Page

AAFP Front panel audio connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 40 ATX12V ATX power connector 2 x 2 header 41 EATXPWR ATX power connector 12 x 2 header 41 CD Optical drive audio connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 42 CPU_FAN CPU fan connector 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 43 CHA_FAN (Reserved) N/A CHA_FAN1 Chassis fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 43 CHA_FAN2 Chassis fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 43 CHA_FAN3 (Reserved) N/A PWR_FAN Power fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 44 COM1,2,3,4 Serial port connector 1,2,3,4 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 44,45 JSPI SPI pin header (Manufacture use only) N/A FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 17 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 45 F_PANEL System panel connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 46 IE1394_2 IEEE 1394a connector (Optional) 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 47 IR_CON1 IrDA connector 5 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm, 47 PRI_EIDE Primary EIDE(RAID) connector 48 SATA 1,2,3,4 Serial ATA connectors [red] 7-pin header 49 SATA 5,6 Serial ATA connectors [black] (Optional for ICH8DO) 49 SPDIF_OUT Digital audio connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 49 SATA_RAID1 Serial ATA RAID connector[black] 7-pin header 50 USB56, 78, 910 TPM_SLOT1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 51

10 x 2 header 52

connector

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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® LGA775 Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPU processors.

z Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU. z If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the

CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability.

z Your boxed Intel® Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo /

Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPU LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink , and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

z Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap

is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Your place of purchase or local distributor will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

z Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Your place of

purchase or local distributor will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

z The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket

contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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1.4.1 Installing the CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.

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6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.

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1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

z Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU

fan and heatsink assembly.

z When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes

the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.

z Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a

push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.

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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPU_FAN.

z Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.

Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

z These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan

connectors.

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1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.

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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

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1.5 System Memory

1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location

The motherboard comes with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

Channel Socket

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

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1.5.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

z You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel

B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

z Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum

compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

z Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less

than 4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules. This limitation appears on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE).

z If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total

memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

z This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of

128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.

Notes on memory limitations

z Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to

8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration.

32-bit 64-bit

Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows XP Professional x64 Ed.

z Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel®’s

On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.

z Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be

downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.

z Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will be

downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.

z The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel

mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for the Intel® vPro™ Technology and the Intel® Quiet System Technology.

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