Intel MB970 User Manual

MB970

Intel ® Ivy Bridge / PCH

ATX Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

Version 1.0

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Acknowledgments

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registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
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Table of Contents

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

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

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

MB970 Specifications.........................................................3

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

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

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

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

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

Connectors on MB970 ......................................................13

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

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

Appendix...........................................................66

A. I/O Port Address Map...................................................66

B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................67

C. Watchdog Timer Configuration....................................68

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INTRODUCTION

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Introduction

Product Description

The MB970 ATX motherboard is based on the latest Intel

@

Q77 chipset.

The platform supports 3

rd

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 Q77 platform is made with 22 nanometer technology that supports
Intel’s first processor architecture to unite the CPU and the graphics core
on the transistor level. The MB970 ATX board utilizes the dramatic
increase in performance provided this Intel’s latest cutting-edge
technology. Measuring 305mm x 244mm, the MB970 offers fast 6Gbps
SATA support (2 ports), USB3.0 (2 ports) and interfaces for DVI-D,
DVI-I and DP displays. MB970VF features Intel Active Management
Technology 8.0.

MB970 FEATURES:

 Supports Intel

@

3rd Generation Core i7/i5/i3 QC/DC desktop

processors

 Four DDR3 DIMM, 1066/1333/1600MHz, Max. 32GB

memory

 Dual Intel

@

PCI-Express Gigabit LAN

 Integrated Graphics for DVI-I, DVI-D/HDMI displays
 4x SATA 2.0, 2x SATA 3.0, 10x USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (4 ports),

4x COM, Watchdog timer

 1x PCI-E (x16), 3x PCI-E (x1), 3x PCI
 Optional AMT (MB970VF only)

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Checklist

Your MB970 package should include the items listed below.

 The MB970 ATX motherboard
 This User’s Manual
 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
 Serial ATA cable

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MB970 Specifications

Product Name MB97VF/MB970F
Form Factor

ATX

CPU Type

- Intel

®

Ivy Bridge 22nm QC/DC DT processor

- LGA package 37.5 mm x 37.5mm(TDP: QC= 95W/65W/45W ;
DC=65W/45W) **Ivy-DT CPU socket compatible w ith Sandy Bridge

CPU Speed

Up to 3.8GHz

Cache

Up to 8MB

CPU Socket LGA1155 (Socket H2)
Chipset

Intel

®

Q77[MB970VF] / B75[MB970F] PCH

27 x 27 mm package size

BIOS

AMI BIOS, support ACPI Function

Memory

Intel

®

Ivy-Bridge DT processors integrated memory controller

DDRIII 1067/1333/1600 MHz

- DIMM x 4 (w/o ECC), Max.32GB

VGA

- Intel

®

Ivy-Bridge DT processor integrated Gfx

- Supports 3 independent displays

- Improvement in 3D graphic perform ance (DX 11.1, O penGL 3.1, Open CL1. 1)

- One analog port (VGA) and 3 digital ports (DisplayPort, DVI/HDMI &

SDVO)

DVI-I X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
DVI-D X 1 (thru DP to DVI converter PS161)
DisplayPort X 1

LAN

1. Intel

®

Lewisville 82579LM GbE PHY [MI970VF only]

or 82579V GbE PHY [MI970F only]

2. Intel

®

82583V as 2nd GbE

USB USB 2.0 host controller, supports 8 or 10 ports w/ two EHCI, 7 UHCI

controllers

- 4 ports in the rear panel

- Others reserved for onboard pin header

- 6 ports for MB970VF; 4 ports for MB970F

USB 3.0

host controller, supports 4 ports

Serial ATA

Intel

®

Q77 / B75 PCH built-in SATA controller, supports total 6 ports

2 x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps/+ 4 x SATA (2.0) 3Gbps ports [MB970VF]
1x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps/+ 4 x SATA (2.0) 3Gbps ports [MB970F]

Storage Device

CFast [SATA CF] connector x1

Audio

Intel

®

Q77 PCH built-in High Definition Audio controller+ ALC892 w/ 7.1 CH

LPC I/O Fintek F81866AD-I (Ver. C)

COM1 (RS232/422/485), COM2~COM4 (RS232)
Hardware Monitor (2 thermal, 4 voltage monitor inputs & 3

x fan headers)

COM1/2 with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500mA for each port)

Digital IO

4 in & 4 out

IAMT(8.0) Intel® Q77 PCH built-in (MB970VF only)

- Intel

®

Active Management Technology Version 8.0

TPM 1.2 Winbond WPCT210A (M B970VF only)
PCI to ISA

ITE IT8888G x1 for high ISA bus

Expansion Slots

- PCI-Express (16x) x1 [PEG]; PCI-Express 1x) x3; PCI x3; 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; DP stack connector
Gigabit 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 x3 for 6 ports USB; 2x5 pin-header for front panel audio
2x10 box-header for COM3 (RS232) & COM4 (RS232)
2x5 pin-header for Digital IO

Watchdog Timer

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

System ATX

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Voltage
Others

LAN Wakeup, vProTM

[MB970VF only], EuP feature (F81866AD-I

integrated)

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 MB970 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:

Installing the CPU..........................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.

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Installing the CPU

The MB970 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 MB970 board supports four DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 32GB 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 MB970 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 MB970 and their respective functions.

Jumper Locations on MB970 .............................................................. 10

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents ........................................................... 11

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 Override (Factory use only)............... 12

JP14: SATA (CN12) / CFAST(CN16) Selection................................ 12

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Jumper Locations on MB970

Jumpers on MB970.......................................................................... Page

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents............................................................11

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 Override (Factory use only) ...............12

JP14: SATA (CN12) / CFAST(CN16) Selection ................................12

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JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents

JBAT1 Setting Function

Pin 1-2

Short/Closed

Normal

Pin 2-3

Short/Closed

Clear CMOS

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 Override (Factory use only)

JP8

Flash Descriptor

Security Override

Open

Disabled

(Default)

Close Enabled

JP14: SATA (CN12) / CFAST (CN16) Selection

JBAT1 Setting Function

Pin 1-2

Short/Closed

CFAST

Pin 2-3

Short/Closed

SATA

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Connectors on MB970

Connector Locations on MB970 ......................................................... 14

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

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

CN20: USB3.0 Connector................................................................... 16

J19, J20: COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports ...................................... 16

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

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

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

CN5: Display Port Connector.............................................................. 17

CN9, CN10, CN11, CN12, CN13, CN14: SATA Connectors............ 17

CN8: Compact Flash Connector.......................................................... 17

J1: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel.................................... 17

J2: SPDIF I/O...................................................................................... 17

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

J4: ISA Slot (shared with PCI1).......................................................... 17

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

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

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

J16: Digital I/O.................................................................................... 18

J17: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)...................................... 18

J18: ATX Power Supply Connector.................................................... 19

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

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

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

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

PCIE3, PCIE4, PCIE5: PCI-E X1 Slot................................................ 19

PCI1-PCI3: PCI 32-bit Slot................................................................. 19

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Connector Locations on MB970

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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.

CN20: USB3.0 Connector
J19, J20: COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports

Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name

DCD# 1 6 DSR#

SIN# 2 7 RTS#
SOUT 3 8 CTS#
DTR# 4 9 RI#

GND 5 X KEY

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

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CN5: Display Port Connector
CN9, CN10, CN11, CN12, CN13, CN14: SATA Connectors
CN8: Compact Flash Connector
J1: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel

Signal Name Pin Pin Signal Name

MIC IN_L 1 2 Ground
MIC IN_R 3 4 DET

LINE_R 5 6 Ground

Sense 7 8 KEY

LINE_L 9 10 Ground

J2: SPDIF I/O

Pin # Signal Name

1 SPDIF IN
2 Ground
3 SPDIF OUT
4 Ground

J3: ATX 12V Power Connector

This connector supplies the CPU operating voltage.

Pin # Signal Name

1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V

J4: ISA Slot (shared with PCI1)
J19, J20: COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports

Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name

DCD# 1 6 DSR#

SIN# 2 7 RTS#
SOUT 3 8 CTS#
DTR# 4 9 RI#

GND 5 X KEY

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J7, J12, J14: USB Connectors

J15: Front Panel Function Connector

Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name

SPK + 1 2 PWR LED +

NC 3 4 PWR LED- (GND)
SPK – (GND) 5 6 PWR LED- (GND)
SPK – (GND) 7 8 NC

NC 9 10 NC

NC 11 12 NC

PWR_SW 13 14 PWR_SW

NC 15 16 NC

RST 17 18 GND

HDD LED - 19 20 HDD LED +

J16: Digital I/O

Signal Name Pin Pin Signal Name

GND 1 2 VCC
OUT3 3 4 OUT1
OUT2 5 6 OUT0

IN3 7 8 IN1
IN2 9 10 IN0

J17: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)

Signal Name Pin Pin Signal Name

VCC 1 2 VCC

D0- 3 4 D1-

D0+ 5 6 D1+

GND 7 8 GND
KEY 9 10 NC

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J18: ATX Power Supply Connector

Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name

3.3V 11 1 3.3V

-12V 12 2 3.3V

Ground 13 3 Ground

PS-ON 14 4 +5V
Ground 15 5 Ground
Ground 16 6 +5V
Ground 17 7 Ground

-5V 18 8 Power good
+5V 19 9 5VSB
+5V 20 10 +12V

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector

Pin # Signal Name

1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
4 Control

SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector

Pin # Signal Name

1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection

SYS_FAN2: System Fan2 Power Connector

Pin # Signal Name

1 Ground
2 +12V
3 NC

PCIE2: PCI-E X16 Slot
PCIE3, PCIE4, PCIE5: PCI-E X1 Slot
PCI1-PCI3: PCI 32-bit Slot