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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Corporation.
Intel and Intel® Ivy Bridge (Sandy Bridge) DC/QC Processor are
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Corporation.
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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.

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

[

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

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BIOS Setup

This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS
that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as
follows:

BIOS Introduction ............................................................................... 20

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

Advanced Settings ...............................................................................22

Chipset Settings ...................................................................................35

Boot Settings........................................................................................ 40

Security Settings..................................................................................41

Save & Exit Settings............................................................................42

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BIOS Introduction

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer
system’s ROM supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides critical
low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial ports
and parallel ports. It also password protection as well as special support
for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.

BIOS Setup

The BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system
configurations and settings. The BIOS ROM of the system stores the
Setup utility. When you turn on the computer, th e BIOS is immediately
activated. Pressing the <Del> key immediately allows you to enter the
Setup utility. If you are a little bit late pressing the <Del> key, POST
(Power On Self Test) will continue with its test routines, thus preventing
you from invoking the Setup. If you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system by pressing the ”Reset” button or simultaneously pressing the
<Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys. You can also restart by turning the
system Off and back On again. The following message will appear on
the screen:

Press <DEL> to Enter Setup

In general, you press the arrow keys to highlight items, <Enter> to
select, the <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, <F1> for help
and <Esc> to quit.

When you enter the Setup utility, the Main Menu screen will appear on
the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup
functions and exit choices.

Warning:

It is strongly recommended that you avoid making any
changes to the chipset defaults. These defaults have been
carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer
to provide the absolute maximum performance and
reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system to
become unstable and crash in some cases.

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Main Settings

Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Date [Tue 01/20/2009]

Access Level Administrator

Choose the system default
language

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

System Language

Choose the system default language.

System Date

Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

System Time

Set the Time. Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

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Advanced Settings

This section allows you to configure and improve your system and
allows you to set up some system features according to your preference.

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

► PCI Subsystem Settings

► ACPI Settings

► Wake up event setting

► Trusted Computing

► CPU Configuration

► SATA Configuration

► Shutdown Temperature Configuration

► iSmart Controller

► AMT Configuration

► Acoustic Management Configuration

► USB Configuration

► F81866 Super IO Configuration

► F81866 H/W Monitor

► CPU PPM Configuration

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

PCI Subsystem Settings

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.0502

PCI 64bit Resources Handing

Above 4G Decoding Disabled

PCI Common Settings

PCI Latency Timer 32 PCI Bus Clocks

VGA Palette Snoop Disabled

PERR# Generation Disabled

SERR# Generation Disabled

► PCI Express Settings

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Above 4G Decoding

Enables or Disables 64bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G
address space (only if system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).

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PCI Latency Timer

Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.

VGA Palette Snoop

Enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping.

PERR# Generation

Enables or disables PCI device to generate PERR#.

SERR# Generation

Enables or disables PCI device to generate SERR#.

PCI Express Settings

Change PCI Express devices settings.

PCI Express Settings

Aptio Setup Utility

Main

Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

PCI Express Device Register Settings

Relaxed Ordering Disabled

Extended Tag Disabled

No Snoop Enabled

Maximum Payload Auto

Maximum Read Request Auto

PCI Express Link Register Settings

ASPM Support Disabled

WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause Disabled

some PCI-E devices to fail

Extended Synch Disabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

Link Training Retry 5

Link Training Timeout (uS) 100

Unpopulated Links Keep Link ON

Relaxed Ordering

Enables or disables PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering.

Extended Tag

If ENABLED allows device to use 8-bit Tag field as a requester.

No Snoop

Enables or disables PCI Express Device No Snoop option.

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Maximum Payload

Set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to
select the value.

Maximum Read Request

Set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allow
System BIOS to select the value.

ASPM Support

Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State:
AUTO – BIOS auto configure : DISABLE – Disables ASPM.

Extended Synch

If ENABLED allows generation of Extended Synchronization patterns.

Link Training Retry

Defines number of Retry Attempts software will take to retrain the link if
previous training attempt was unsuccessful.

Link Training Timeout (uS)

Defines number of Microseconds software will wait before polling ‘Link
Training’ bit in Link Status register. Value range from 10 to 1000 uS.

Unpopulated Links

In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express
links, if this option set to ‘Disable Link’.

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ACPI Settings

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

ACPI Settings

Enable Hibernation Enabled

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to R…)

Lock Legacy Resources

S3 Video Repost

Disabled

Disabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

Enable Hibernation

Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).
This option may be not effective with some OS.

ACPI Sleep State

Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the SUSPEND
button is pressed.

Lock Legacy Resources

Enabled or Disabled Lock of Legacy Resources.

S3 Video Repost

Enable or disable S3 Video Repost.

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Wake up event settings

Aptio Setup Utility

Main

Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Wake system with Fixed Time Disabled

Wake up hour 0

Wake up minute 0

Wake up second 0

Wake on Ring Disabled

Wake on PCI PME Disabled

Wake on PCIE Wake Event Disabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

Wake system with Fixed Time

Enables or Disables System wake on alarm event. When enabled,
System will wake on the hr::min:: sec specified.

Wake on PCIE PME Wake Event

The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Trusted Computing

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

TPM Configuration

TPM SUPPORT Disabled

Current TPM Status Information

TPM SUPPORT OFF

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

TPM Support

This configuration is supported only with MB970VF. Enables or
Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is
required.

Security Device Support

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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CPU Configuration

This section shows the CPU configuration parameters.

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

CPU Configuration

Intel® Core ™ i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz

Processor Stepping 306a8

Microcode Revision c

Max CPU Speed 3400 MHz

Min CPU Speed 1600 MHz

CPU Speed 3400 MHz

Processor Cores 4

Intel HT Technology Supported

Intel VT-x Technology Supported

Intel SMX Technology Supported

64-bit Supported

Hyper-threading Enabled

Active Processor Cores All

Limit CPUID Maximum Disab led

Execute Disable Bit Enabled

Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled

Hardware Prefetcher Disabled

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

Hyper-threading

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.

Active Processor Cores

Number of cores to enable in each processor package.

Limit CPUID Maximum

Disabled for Windows XP.

Execute Disable Bit

XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks
when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1,
Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Re33dHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.)

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Intel Virtualization Technology

When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities
provided by Vanderpool Technology.

Hardware Prefetcher

To turn on/off the Mid level Cache (L2) streamer Prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

SATA Configuration

SATA Devices Configuration.

Aptio Setup Utility

Main

Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

SATA Controller(s) Enabled

SATA Mode Selection RAID

Aggressive LPM Support Enabled

SATA Controller Speed Gen3

SATA Port0 Empty

Software Preserve Unknown

SATA Port1 Empty

Software Preserve Unknown

SATA Port2 Empty

Software Preserve Unknown

SATA Port3 Empty

Software Preserve Unknown

SATA Port4 Empty

Software Preserve Unknown

SATA Port5 Empty

Software Preserve Unknown

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

SATA Controller(s)

Enable / Disable Serial ATA Controller.

SATA Mode Selection

(1) IDE Mode.
(2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.

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Shutdown Temperature Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main

Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

APCI Shutdown Temperature Disabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

ACPI Shutdown Temperature

The default setting is Disabled.

iSmart Controller

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

iSmart Controller

Power-On after Power failure Disable

Schedule Slot 1 None

Schedule Slot 2 None

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

ISmart Controller

Setup the power on time for the system.

Schedule Slot 1 / 2

Setup the hour/minute for system power on.

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AMT Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main

Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Intel AMT Enabled

BIOS Hotkey Pressed Disabled

MEBx Selection Screen Disabled

Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation Disabled

Un-Configure ME Disabled

Amt Wait Timer 0

Activate Remote Assistance Process Disabled

USB Configure Enabled

PET Progress Enabled

AMT CIRA Timeout 0

Watchdog Disabled

OS Timer 0

BIOS Timer 0

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

AMT Configuration

This configuration is supported only with MB970VF (with iAMT
function). Options are Enabled and Disabled.
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.

Unconfigure ME

This configuration is supported only with MB970VF (with iAMT
function). Perform AMT/ME unconfigure without password operation.

Amt Wait Timer

Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS.

Activate Remote Assistance Process

Trigger CIRA boot.

PET Progress

User can Enable/Disable PET Events progress to receive PET events or
not.

Watchdog Timer

This configuration is supported only with MB970VF (with iAMT
function). Enable/Disable Watchdog Timer.

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Acoustic Management Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Acoustic Management Configuration

Acoustic Management Disabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

USB Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

USB Configuration

USB Devices:

2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support Enabled

USB3.0 Support Enabled

XHCI Hand-off Enabled

EHCI Hand-off Enabled

Port 60/64 Emulation Enabled

USB hardware delays and time-outs:

USB Transfer time-out 20 sec

Device reset tine-out 20 sec

Device power-up delay Auto

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Legacy USB Support

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.

USB3.0 Support

Enable/Disable USB3.0 (XHCI) Controller support.

XHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The
XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

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EHCI Hand-off

Enabled/Disabled. This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI
hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by
EHCI driver.

Port 64/60 Emulation

Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabl ed for
the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.

USB Transfer time-out

The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.

Device reset tine-out

USB mass Storage device start Unit command time-out.

Device power-up delay

Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the
Host Controller. ‘Auto’ uses default value: for a Root port it is 100m s, for
a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.

F81866 Super IO Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Super IO Configuration

F81866 Super IO Chip F81866

► Serial Port 0 Configuration

► Serial Port 1 Configuration

► Serial Port 2 Configuration

► Serial Port 3 Configuration

F81866 ERP Support All Enable

USB3.0 Port0/1 POWER Management Enabled

USB3.0 Port2/3 POWER Management Enabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Serial Port Configuration

Set Parameters of Serial Ports. User can Enable/Disable the serial port
and Select an optimal settings for the Super IO Device.

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F81866 H/W Monitor

Aptio Setup Utility

Main

Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

PC Health Status

CPU_Fan1 smart fan control Disabled

SYS_Fan1 smart fan control Disabled

SYS_Fan2 smart fan control Disabled

CPU temperature +41 C

SYS temperature +35 C

CPU_FAN1 Speed 2115 RPM

SYS_ FAN1 Speed N/A

SYS_ FAN2 Speed N/A

Vcore +1.000 V

+5V +5.213 V

+12V +12.408 V

1.5V +1.544 V

+3.3V +3.424 V

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Temperatures/Voltages

These fields are the parameters of the hardware monitoring function
feature of the motherboard. The values are read-only values as
monitored by the system and show the PC health status.

Fan1/Fan2 Smart Fan Control

This field enables or disables the smart fan feature. At a certain
temperature, the fan starts turning. Once the temperature drops to a
certain level, it stops turning again.

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CPU PPM Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main

Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

CPU PPM Configuration

EIST Enabled

Turbo Mode Enabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

EIST

Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep.

Chipset Settings

This section allows you to configure and improve your system and
allows you to set up some system features according to your preference.

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

► PCH-IO Configuration
► System Agent (SA) Configuration

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

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PCH-IO Configuration

This section allows you to configure the North Bridge Chipset.

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Intel PCH RC Version 1.1.0.0

Intel PCH SKU Name Q77

Intel PCH Rev ID O4/C1

► PCI Express Configuration

► USB Configuration

► PCH Azalia Configuration

PCH LAN Controller Enabled

Wake on LAN Enabled

High Precision Event Timer Configuration

High Precision Timer Enabled

SLP_S4 Assertion Width 4-5 Seconds

Restore AC Power Loss Power On

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

PCH LAN Controller

Enable or disable onboard NIC.

Wake on LAN

Enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake On
LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.)

SLP_S4 Assertion Width

Select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal.

Restore AC Power Loss

Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.

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PCI Express Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

PCI Express Configuration

PCI Express Clock Gating Enabled

DMI Link ASPM Control Enabled

DMI Link Extended Synch Control Disabled

PCIe-USB Glitch W/A Disabled

Subtractive Decode Disabled

► PCI Express Root Port 1

► PCI Express Root Port 2

► PCI Express Root Port 3

► PCI Express Root Port 4

► PCI Express Root Port 5

PCI-E Port 6 is assigned to LAN

► PCI Express Root Port 7

► PCI Express Root Port 8

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

PCI Express Clock Gating

Enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.

DMI Link ASPM Control

The control of Active State Power Management on both NB side and SB
side of the DMI link.

PCIe-USB Glitch W/A

PCIe-USB Glitch W/A for bad USB device(s) connected behind
PCIE/PEG port.

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USB Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

USB Configuration

XHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled

xHCI Mode Smart Auto

HS Port #1 Switchable Enabled

HS Port #2 Switchable Enabled

HS Port #3 Switchable Enabled

HS Port #4 Switchable Enabled

xHCI Streams Enabled

EHCI1 Enabled

EHCI2 Enabled

USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Disabled

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable

Allows for HS port switching between xHCI and EHCI. If disabl ed, port
is routed to EHCI. If HS port is routed to xHCI, the corresponding SS
port is enabled.

xHCI Streams

Enable or disable xHCI Maximum Primary Stream Array Size.

EHCI1/2

Control the USAB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller
must always be enabled.

USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control

Control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling.

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PCH Azalia Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

PCH Azalia Configuration

Azalia Auto

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Azalia

Control Detection of the Azalia device.
Disabled = Azalia will unconditionally disabled.
Enabled Azalia will be unconditionally enabled.
Auto = Azalia will enabled if present, disabled otherwise.

System Agent (SA) Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

System Agent Bridge Name IvyBridge

System Agent RC Version 1.1.0.0

VT-d Capability Supported

VT-d Enabled

CHAP Device (B0:D7:F0) Disabled

Thermal Device (B0:D4:F0) Disabled

Enable NB CRID Disabled

BDAT ACPI Table Support Disabled

C-State Pre-Wake Enabled

► Graphics Configuration
► Memory Configuration

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

VT-d

Check to enable VT-d function on MCH.

Enable NB CRID

Enable or disable NB CRID WorkAround.

C-State Pre-Wake

Controls C-State Pre-Wake feature for ARAT, in SSKPD[57].

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Graphics Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Graphics Configuration

IGFX VBIOS Version 2132

IGfx Frequency 350 MHz

Primary Display Auto

Internal Graphics Auto

GTT Size 2MB

Aperture Size 256MB

DVMT Pre-Allocated 64M

DVMT Total Gfx Mode Disabled

► LCD Control

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Primary Display

Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI graphics device should be primary
display or select SG for switchable Gfx.

Internal Graphics

Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) graphics memory size used by
the internal graphics device.

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

Select DVMT 5.0 total graphics memory size used by the internal
graphics device.

Gfx Low Power Mode

This option is applicable for SFF only.

Primary IGFX Boot Display (LCD Control)

Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST. This has no
effect if external graphics present. Secondary booty display selection
will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only
on primary display.

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Memory Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Memory Information

Memory Frequency 1333 MHz

Total Memory 8192 MB (DDR3)

DIMM#0 2048 MB (DDR3)

DIMM#1 2048 MB (DDR3)

DIMM#2 2048 MB (DDR3)

DIMM#3 2048 MB (DDR3)

CAS Latency (tCL) 9

Minimum delay time

CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) 9

Row Precharge (tRPmin) 9
Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 24

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

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Boot Settings

This section allows you to configure the boot settings.

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Boot Configuration

Setup Prompt Timeout 1

Bootup NumLock State On

Quiet Boot Disabled
Fast Boot Disabled

CSM16 Module Version 07.69

GateA20 Active Upon Request

Option ROM Messages Force BIOS

INT19 Trap Response Immediate

Boot Option Priorities

► CSM parameters

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Setup Prompt Timeout

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

Bootup NumLock State
Select the keyboard NumLock state.

Quiet Boot

Enables/Disables Quiet Boot option.

Fast Boot

Enables/Disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices
required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot
options.

GateA20 Active

UPON REQUEST – GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
ALWAYS – do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when
any RT code is executed above 1MB.

Option ROM Messages

Set display mode for Option ROM. Options are Force BIOS and Keep
Current.

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INT19 Trap Response

Enable: Allows Option ROMs to trap Int 19.

Boot Option Priorities

Sets the system boot order.

CSM parameters

This section allows you to configure the boot settings.

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Launch CSM Always

Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy

Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not launch

Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only

Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only

Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F

4: Save ESC: Exit

Boot option filter

This option controls what devices system can boot to.

Launch PXE OpROM policy

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

Launch Storatge OpROM policy

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.

Launch Video OpROM policy

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

Other PCI device ROM priority

For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines
which OpROM to launch.

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Security Settings

This section allows you to configure and improve your system and
allows you to set up some system features according to your preference.

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then
this only limit access to Setup and is only asked for
when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a
power on password and must be entered to boot
or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have
Administrator rights

The password length must be

in the following range:

Minimum length 3

Maximum length 20

Administrator Password

User Password

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Administrator Password

Set Setup Administrator Password.

User Password

Set User Password.

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Save & Exit Settings

Aptio Setup Utility

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit

Save Changes and Reset

Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options

Save Changes

Discard Changes

Restore Defaults

Save as User Defaults

Restore User Defaults

→ ← Select Screen

↑↓ Select Item
Enter: Select
+- Change Field
F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Default

F4: Save ESC: Exit

Save Changes and Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Reset the system after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

Reset system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes

Save Changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Discard Changes

Discard Changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Restore Defaults

Restore/Load Defaults values for all the setup options.

Save as User Defaults

Save the changes done so far as User Defaults.

Restore User Defaults

Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.

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Drivers Installation

This section describes the installation procedures for software and
drivers. The software and drivers are included with the motherboard. If
you find the items missing, please contact the vendor where you made
the purchase. The contents of this section include the following:

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

VGA Drivers Installation..................................................................... 50

Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation................................................. 53

LAN Drivers Installation.....................................................................55

Intel® Management Engine Interface.................................................. 59

Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers.......................................................................62

IMPORTANT NOTE:

After installing your Windows operating system, you must install first
the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding with the
drivers installation.

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Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

The Intel Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software
drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset components.
Follow the instructions below to complete the installation.

1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
7 Series Chipset Drivers.

2. Click Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility.

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3. When the Welcome screen to the Intel® Chipset Device Software
appears, click Next to continue.

4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with
the installation process.

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5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the
installation.

6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the
computer and for changes to take effect.

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VGA Drivers Installation

NOTE: Before installing the Intel(R) Q77 Chipset Family Graphics
Driver, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SPI should be first
installed.

To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below.

1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
Q7 Series Chipset Drivers.

2. Click Intel(R) Q77 Chipset Family Graphics Driver.

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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.

4. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement and continue the
installation.

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5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the
installation of the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver.

6. On Setup Progress screen, click Next to continue.

7. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes
to take effect.

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Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation

Follow the steps below to install the Realtek HD Audio Drivers.

1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
Q7 Series Chipset Drivers.

2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.

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3. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Next to
proceed with and complete the installation process.

4. The InstallShield Wizard Complete. Click Finish to restart the
computer and for changes to take effect.

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LAN Drivers Installation

1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
Q7 Series Chipset Drivers.

2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver.

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3. Click Install Drivers and Software.

4. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.

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5. Click Next to to agree with the license agreement.

6. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select
it and click Next to continue.

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7. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the
installation.

8. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish.

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Intel® Management Engine Interface

REMARKS: The Intel iAMT 8.0 Drivers can be installed on
MB970VF, not MB970F.

Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine.

1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
AMT 8.0 Drivers.

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2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel®
Management Engine Components, click the checkbox for Install Intel®
Control Center & click Next.

3. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement.

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4. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click
Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed.

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Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers

1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R)
Q7 Series Chipset Drivers.

2. Click Intel(R) USB 3.0 Drivers.

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3. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® USB

3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver, click Next.

4. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement and continue the
installation.

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5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the
installation of the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver.

6. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes
to take effect.

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Appendix

A. I/O Port Address Map

Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port
addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The followin g
table lists the I/O port addresses used.

Address Device Description

000h - 01Fh DMA Controller #1
020h - 03Fh Interrupt Controller #1
040h - 05Fh Timer
060h - 06Fh Keyboard Controller
070h - 07Fh Real Time Clock, NMI
080h - 09Fh DMA Page Register
0A0h - 0BFh Interrupt Controller #2
0C0h - 0DFh DMA Controller #2
0F0h Clear Math Coprocessor Busy Signal
0F1h Reset Math Coprocessor
1F0h - 1F7h IDE Interface
2F8h - 2FFh Serial Port #2(COM2)
2B0h- 2DFh Graphics adapter Controller
360h - 36Fh Network Ports
3F8h - 3FFh Serial Port #1(COM1)

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B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)

Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the
service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devi ces
on board.

Level Function

IRQ0 System Timer Output
IRQ1 Keyboard
IRQ3 Serial Port #2
IRQ4 Serial Port #1
IRQ8 Real Time Clock
IRQ14 Primary IDE
IRQ15 Secondary IDE

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C. Watchdog Timer Configuration

The WDT is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user
programmable count. The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of
system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock.
Under these sorts of circumstances, the timer will count to zero and the
selected outputs will be driven. Under normal circumstance, the user
will restart the WDT at regular intervals before the timer counts to zero.

SAMPLE CODE:

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// KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
// PURPOSE.
//
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­#include <dos.h>
#include <conio.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include "F81866.H"
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­int main (int argc, char *argv[]);
void EnableWDT(int);
void DisableWDT(void);
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­int main (int argc, char *argv[])
{
unsigned char bBuf;
unsigned char bTime;
char **endptr;

char SIO;

printf("Fintek 81866 watch dog program\n");

SIO = Init_F81866();
if (SIO == 0)
{
printf("Can not detect Fintek 81866, program abort.\n");
return(1);
}//if (SIO == 0)

if (argc != 2)
{
printf(" Parameter incorrect!!\n");
return (1);
}

bTime = strtol (argv[1], endptr, 10);
printf("System will reset after %d seconds\n", bTime);

if (bTime)
{ EnableWDT(bTime); }
else
{ DisableWDT(); }

return 0;

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}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­void EnableWDT(int interval)
{
unsigned char bBuf;

bBuf = Get_F81866_Reg(0x2B);
bBuf &= (~0x20);
Set_F81866_Reg(0x2B, bBuf); //Enable WDTO

Set_F81866_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7
Set_F81866_Reg(0x30, 0x01); //enable timer

bBuf = Get_F81866_Reg(0xF5);
bBuf &= (~0x0F);
bBuf |= 0x52;
Set_F81866_Reg(0xF5, bBuf); //count mode is second

Set_F81866_Reg(0xF6, interval); //set timer

bBuf = Get_F81866_Reg(0xFA);
bBuf |= 0x01;
Set_F81866_Reg(0xFA, bBuf); //enable WDTO output

bBuf = Get_F81866_Reg(0xF5);
bBuf |= 0x20;
Set_F81866_Reg(0xF5, bBuf); //start counting
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­void DisableWDT(void)
{
unsigned char bBuf;

Set_F81866_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7

bBuf = Get_F81866_Reg(0xFA);
bBuf &= ~0x01;
Set_F81866_Reg(0xFA, bBuf); //disable WDTO output

bBuf = Get_F81866_Reg(0xF5);
bBuf &= ~0x20;
bBuf |= 0x40;
Set_F81866_Reg(0xF5, bBuf); //disable WDT
}
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­//
// THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
// KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
// PURPOSE.
//
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­#include "F81866.H"
#include <dos.h>
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­unsigned int F81866_BASE;
void Unlock_F81866 (void);
void Lock_F81866 (void);
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­unsigned int Init_F81866(void)
{
unsigned int result;
unsigned char ucDid;

F81866_BASE = 0x4E;
result = F81866_BASE;

ucDid = Get_F81866_Reg(0x20);
if (ucDid == 0x07) //Fintek 81866
{ goto Init_Finish; }

F81866_BASE = 0x2E;
result = F81866_BASE;

ucDid = Get_F81866_Reg(0x20);
if (ucDid == 0x07) //Fintek 81866
{ goto Init_Finish; }

F81866_BASE = 0x00;
result = F81866_BASE;

Init_Finish:
return (result);
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­void Unlock_F81866 (void)
{
outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, F81866_UNLOCK);
outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, F81866_UNLOCK);
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­void Lock_F81866 (void)
{
outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, F81866_LOCK);
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­void Set_F81866_LD( unsigned char LD)
{
Unlock_F81866();
outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, F81866_REG_LD);
outportb(F81866_DATA_PORT, LD);
Lock_F81866();
}
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­void Set_F81866_Reg( unsigned char REG, unsigned char DATA)
{
Unlock_F81866();
outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, REG);
outportb(F81866_DATA_PORT, DATA);
Lock_F81866();
}
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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unsigned char Get_F81866_Reg(unsigned char REG)
{
unsigned char Result;
Unlock_F81866();
outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, REG);
Result = inportb(F81866_DATA_PORT);
Lock_F81866();
return Result;
}
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------

//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­//
// THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
// KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
// PURPOSE.
//
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­#ifndef __F81866_H
#define __F81866_H 1
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­#define F81866_INDEX_PORT (F81866_BASE)
#define F81866_DATA_PORT (F81866_BASE+1)
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­#define F81866_REG_LD 0x07
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­#define F81866_UNLOCK 0x87
#define F81866_LOCK 0xAA
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­unsigned int Init_F81866(void);
void Set_F81866_LD( unsigned char);
void Set_F81866_Reg( unsigned char, unsigned char);
unsigned char Get_F81866_Reg( unsigned char);
//--------------------------------------------------------------------------­#endif //__F81866_H