Intel MB960 User Manual

MB960

Intel ® Sandy Bridge / PCH

ATX Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

Version 1.0

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Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................1

Product Description.............................................................1

Checklist..............................................................................2

MB960 Specifications.........................................................3

Board Dimensions...............................................................5

Installations.......................................................6

Installing the CPU...............................................................7

Installing the Memory.........................................................8

Setting the Jumpers .............................................................9

Connectors on MB960 ......................................................13

BIOS Setup.......................................................20

Drivers Installation......................................46

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................47

VGA Drivers Installation ..................................................48

Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation...............................49

LAN Drivers Installation...................................................50

Intel® Management Engine Interface...............................52

ASMedia USB 3.0 Drivers................................................54

Appendix...........................................................55

A. I/O Port Address Map...................................................55

B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................56

C. Watchdog Timer Configuration....................................57

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INTRODUCTION

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Introduction

Product Description

The MB960F A TX m otherboard is based on the latest Intel

@

Q67 chipset.

The platform supports 2

nd

generation Intel@ Core processor family with
LGA1155 packing and features an integrated dual-channel DDR3
memory controller as well as a graphics core.

The latest Intel

@

processors provide advanced performance in both
computing and graphics quality. This meets the requirement of
customers in the gaming, POS, digital signage and server market
segment.

The Q67 platform is made with 32 nanometer technology that supports
Intel’s first processor architecture to unite the CPU and the graphics core
on the transistor level. The MB960F ATX board utilizes the dramatic
increase in performance provided this Intel’s latest cutting-edge
technology. Measuring 305mm x 244mm, the MB960F offers fast
6Gbps SATA support (2 ports), USB3.0 (2 ports) and interfaces for
DVI-D, DVI-I and HDMI displays. MB960AF features Intel Active
Management Technology 7.0.

MB960F FEATURES:

 Supports Intel

@

2nd Generation Core i7/i5/i3 QC/DC desktop

processors

 Four DDR3 DIMM, 1066/1333MHz, Max. 16GB memory
 Dual Intel

@

PCI-Express Gigabit LAN

 Integrated Graphics for DVI-I, DVI-D/HDMI displays
 4x SATA 2.0, 2x SATA 3.0, 14x USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (2 ports),

4x COM, Watchdog timer

 1x PCI-E (x16), 1x PCI-E (x4), 4x PCI, 1x ISA
 Optional AMT (MB960AF only)

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Checklist

Your MB960 package should include the items listed below.

 The MB960 Mini-ITX motherboard
 This User’s Manual
 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
 Serial ATA cable

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MB960 Specifications

Product Name MB960AF/MB960F
Form Factor

ATX

CPU Type

- Intel

®

Sandy Bridge 32nm QC/DC DT processor w/ IMC & Gfx

- LGA package[37.5 mm x 37.5mm](TDP: QC= 95W/65W ; DC = 65W )
**Sandy Bridge-DT is NOT

socket compatible with Clarkdale/Lynnfield

CPU Speed

Up to 3.1GHz

Cache

Up to 8MB

CPU Socket LGA1155 (Socket H2)
Chipset

Intel

®

Q67 PCH

27 x 27 mm package size

BIOS

AMI BIOS, support ACPI Function

Memory

Intel

® 2nd

generation CoreTM i7/i5/i3 QC/DC mobile processor integrated
controller
DDRIII 1067/1333 MHz

- DIMM x 4 (w/o ECC), Max.16GB

VGA

- Intel

® 2nd

generation CoreTM i7/i5/i3 mobile processor integrated Gfx

 DVI-I X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
 DVI-D X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
 HDMI X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)

LAN

1. Intel

®

Lewisville 82579LM GbE PHY[MI960AF only]

or 82579V GbE PHY [MI960F only]

2. Intel

®

82583V as 2nd GbE

USB

USB 2.0

host controller, supports 14 ports w/ two EHCI

- 4 ports in the rear panel

- Others reserved for onboard pin header ( 10 ports , 2.54mm pitch)

USB 3.0 host controller [ASMedia # ASM1042]

, support 2 ports

- 2 ports in the rear panel

Serial ATA

Intel

®

Q67 PCH built-in SATA controller, supports total 6 ports

2 x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps+ 4 x SATA (2.0) 3Gbps ports (2 FIS based Port
Multiplier)

Audio

Intel

®

Q67 PCH built-in High Definition Audio controller+ ALC892 w/ 7.1 CH

LPC I/O Fintek F81865-I (Ver. C)

COM1 (RS232/422/485), COM2/COM3/COM4 (RS232), Hardware
Monitor (2 thermal inputs,4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 Fan headers)
COM1/2 with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500 mA for each port)

Digital IO

4 in & 4 out

IAMT(7.0) Intel® Q67 PCH built-in (MI960AF only)

- Intel

®

Active Management Technology ver. 7.0

TPM 1.2 Winbond WPCT210A (M B960AF only)
PCI to ISA

ITE IT8888G x 1 for high ISA bus

PATA

JMicron JMB368 (PCI-e to PATA) x1 for 1 PATA channel

- CF x1 ( Horizontal type)

Expansion Slots

- PCI-Express (16x) x1 [PEG]; PCI-Express (4x) x1; PCI x4; ISA x1

Edge
Connectors

DVI-D + DVI-I stack connector; Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1, #2
Dual USB(3.0) dual stack connector; HDMI stack connector
Gbit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB(2.0) stack connector x2
RCA Jack 3 x 1 for HD Audio

Onboard
Header/
Connector

2 ports x SATA III [Blue color]; 4 ports x SATA II
2x5 pin-header x5 for 10 ports USB; 2x5 pin-header for front panel audio
2x10 pin-header for COM3 (RS232) & COM4 (RS232)
2x5 pin-header for Digital IO

Watchdog Timer

Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)

System
Voltage

ATX

Others

LAN Wakeup , EuP feature (Fintek F75160) ,UL 60950-1 2

nd

Edition

compatible

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Board Size

305mm x 244mm

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Board Dimensions

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Installations

This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MB960 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:

Installing the CPU..................................................................................7

Installing the Memory............................................................................8

Setting the Jumpers................................................................................9

Connectors on MB960.........................................................................13

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Installing the CPU

The MB960 board supports an LGA1155 Socket (shown below) for
Intel Sandy Bridge processors.

To install the CPU, unlock first the socket by pressing the lever
sideways, then lift it up to a 90-degree. Then, position the CPU above the
socket such that the CPU corner aligns with the gold triangle matching
the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket and push down the lever to secure the CPU. Then, install the heat
sink and fan.

NOTE:

Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.

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Installing the Memory

The MB960 board supports four DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 16GB in DDR3 DIMM memory type.

Installing and Removing Memory Modules

To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:

1. Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.

2. Gently push the DDR3 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR3 module in place when the DDR3
module touches the bottom of the slot.

3. To remove the DDR3 module, press the clips with both hands.

DDR3 Module

Lock Lock

Lock Lock

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Setting the Jumpers

Jumpers are used on MB960 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on MB960 and their respective functions.

Jumper Locations on MB960 .............................................................. 10

JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection .................... 11

JP4: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 11

JP5: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 11

JP8: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only) ................ 12

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents ........................................................... 12

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Jumper Locations on MB960

Jumpers on MB960.......................................................................... Page

JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection.....................11

JP4: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting................................11

JP5: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting................................11

JP8: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only).................12

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents............................................................12

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JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection

COM1

Function

RS-232 RS-422 RS-485

Jumper
Setting

(pin closed)

JP1:

3-5&4-6

JP3:

1-2

JP2:

3-5 & 4-6

JP2:

1-3&2-4

JP3:

3-4

JP2:

1-3 & 2-4

JP1:

1-3&2-4

JP3:

5-6

JP2:

1-3 & 2-4

JP4: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting

JP4 Setting Function

Pin 1-2

Short/Closed

+12V

Pin 3-4

Short/Closed

RI

Pin 5-6

Short/Closed

+5V

JP5: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting

JP5 Setting Function

Pin 1-2

Short/Closed

+12V

Pin 3-4

Short/Closed

RI

Pin 5-6

Short/Closed

+5V

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JP8: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only)

JP8

Flash Descriptor
Security Overide

Open

Disabled

(Default)

Close Enabled

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents

JBAT1 Setting Function

Pin 1-2

Short/Closed

Normal

Pin 2-3

Short/Closed

Clear CMOS

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Connectors on MB960

Connector Locations on MB960 ......................................................... 14

CN2: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports.................................................. 15

CN3: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector..................................................... 15

CN5: USB3.0 Connector..................................................................... 16

CN1: HDMI Connector....................................................................... 16

CN7: Gigabit LAN (Intel 82579LM) + USB 2/3................................ 16

CN6: Gigabit LAN (Intel 82583V) + USB 0/1 ................................... 16

CN4: HD Audio Connector................................................................. 16

J16: Digital I/O.................................................................................... 17

J18: ATX Power Supply Connector.................................................... 17

J19, J20: COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports ...................................... 17

J3: ATX 12V Power Connector .......................................................... 17

J6, J7, J10, J12, J14: USB Connectors................................................ 18

J2 :SPDIF I/O...................................................................................... 18

J1 : Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel................................... 18

J15: Front Panel Function Connector.................................................. 18

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector............................................ 19

SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector...................................... 19

SYS_FAN2: System Fan2 Power Connector...................................... 19

CN9, CN10, CN11, CN12, CN13, CN14: SATA Connectors............ 19

CN8: Compact Flash Connector.......................................................... 19

J17: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)...................................... 19

J4: ISA Slot (shared with PCI1).......................................................... 19

PCIE2: PCI-E X16 Slot....................................................................... 19

PCIE1: PCI-E X8 Slot (X4 Link)........................................................ 19

PCI1-PCI4: PCI 32-bit Slot................................................................. 19

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Connector Locations on MB960

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CN2: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports

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Pin # Signal Name

RS-232 R2-422 RS-485

1 DCD TX- DATA­2 RX TX+ DATA+
3 TX RX+ NC
4 DTR RX- NC
5 Ground Ground Ground
6 DSR NC NC
7 RTS NC NC
8 CTS NC NC
9 RI NC NC

10 NC NC NC

CN3: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector

Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name

DATA 2- 1 16 HOT POWER
DATA 2+ 2 17 DATA 0­Shield 2/4 3 18 DATA 0+

DATA 4- 4 19 SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+ 5 20 DATA 5-

DDC CLOCK 6 21 DATA 5+

DDC DATA 7 22 SHIELD CLK

N.C 8 23 CLOCK -

DATA 1- 9 24 CLOCK +
DATA 1+ 10 C1 N.C

SHIELD 1/3 11 C2 N.C

DATA 3- 12 C3 N.C
DATA 3+ 13 C4 N.C

DDC POWER 14 C5 A GROUND2
A GROUND 1 15 C6 A GROUND3

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Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name

DATA 2- 1 16 HOT POWER
DATA 2+ 2 17 DATA 0­Shield 2/4 3 18 DATA 0+

DATA 4- 4 19 SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+ 5 20 DATA 5-

DDC CLOCK 6 21 DATA 5+

DDC DATA 7 22 SHIELD CLK

N.C 8 23 CLOCK -

DATA 1- 9 24 CLOCK +
DATA 1+ 10 C1 N.C.

SHIELD 1/3 11 C2 N.C.

DATA 3- 12 C3 N.C.
DATA 3+ 13 C4 N.C.

DDC POWER 14 C5 N.C.

A GROUND 1 15 C6 N.C.

CN5: USB3.0 Connector
CN1: HDMI Connector
CN7: Gigabit LAN (Intel 82579LM) + USB 2/3
CN6: Gigabit LAN (Intel 82583V) + USB 0/1
CN4: HD Audio Connector