Aaeon EMB-Q77A User manual

Industrial Motherboard
EMB-Q77A

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E8383
First Edition
May 2013
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product overview
1.1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Specications............................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Motherboard information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Screw size..................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Component side.............................................................. 2-4
2.3.2 Solder side ...................................................................... 2-5
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6
2.4.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7
2.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation................... 2-9
2.5 System memory ......................................................................... 2-11
2.5.1 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-12
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-13
2.7 Onboard LEDs............................................................................ 2-15
2.9 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-16
2.9.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-16
2.9.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-19
Chapter 3 BIOS setup
3.1 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.1 System Language [English] ............................................ 3-3
3.2.2 System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] .................................. 3-3
3.2.3 System Time [HH:MM:SS] .............................................. 3-3
3.2.4 Security ........................................................................... 3-3

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3.3 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 Trusted Computing.......................................................... 3-4
3.3.2 CPUConguration .......................................................... 3-5
3.3.3 SATAConguration ......................................................... 3-6
3.3.4 SystemAgentConguration ........................................... 3-7
3.3.5 IntelTXT(LT)Conguration............................................. 3-8
3.3.6 AMTConguration .......................................................... 3-8
3.3.7 USBConguration .......................................................... 3-9
3.3.8 OnboardDevicesConguration.................................... 3-10
3.3.9 APM .............................................................................. 3-12
3.3.10 Network Stack............................................................... 3-13
3.4 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 3-14
3.4.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 3-14
3.4.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed ........................................... 3-14
3.4.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................... 3-15
3.4.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage .. 3-17
3.5 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-18
3.5.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] ...................................................... 3-18
3.5.2 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................... 3-19
3.5.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Disabled] ...................................... 3-19
3.5.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]........................... 3-19
3.5.5 INT19 Trap Response [Postponed]............................... 3-19
3.5.6 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)............................ 3-20
3.5.7 Secure Boot .................................................................. 3-20
3.5.8 Boot Option Priorities .................................................... 3-22
3.5.9 Boot Override................................................................ 3-22
3.6 Tools menu ................................................................................. 3-23
3.6.1 EZ Flash 2 Utility........................................................... 3-23
3.6.2 DRAM SPD Information ................................................ 3-23
3.7 Exit menu.................................................................................... 3-24
Appendix
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1

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Chapter 1: General information
1.1 Package contents
Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items.
1 x Industrial Motherboard
1 x SATA Cable
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Support CD
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.
1.2 Features
Intel®Socket 1155 for 3nd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 /
Pentium® / Celeron®Processors up to 95W
Two 240-pin Dual Channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz DIMMs up to 16GB
SATA 6.0 Gb/s x 2, SATA 3.0 Gb/s x 2 (supports RAID 0/1/5/10), USB3.0 x 4,
USB2.0 x 8, COM x 2
PCI-Express[x16] x 1, Mini Card (USB+PCIe) Half size x 1
EuP/ErP Compliance
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Product overview

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1.3 Specications
SYSTEM
Form factor
Mini-ITX
CPU
LGA1155 socket for Intel®3nd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /
Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron®processors
Supports Intel®22/32nm CPU up to 95W
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
*Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Memory
2 x DIMM (8GB per DIMM), max. 16GB, unbuffered, non-ECC
DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
Chipset
Intel®Q77 Express Chipset
I/O Chipset
NCT6779D
Ethernet
1 x Intel®82579LM Gigabit LAN (Supports Intel®AMT 8.X)
1 x Intel®82583V
BIOS
128Mbit Flash AMI BIOS ROM
Wake on LAN
Yes (WOL/PXE)
Watchdog Timer
1~255 steps by software program
TPM
InneonSLB9635TT1.2
H/W Status Monitor
Monitors CPU/Chassis temperature
Monitors Vcore/5V/3.3V/12V voltages
Monitors CPU/Chassis fan speed
Smart Fan Control
CPU Fan/Chassis Fan
Power State
S3, S4, S5
Expansion slot
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
1 x Mini Card (USB+PCIe) Half size
Battery
Lithium battery
Power requirement
1 x 24-pin ATX connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
Board size
6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
Gross weight
0.94 lb (0.426 Kg)
Operating
temperature
32oF~140oF (0oC~60oC)
Storage temperature
-40oF~185oF (-40oC~85oC)
Operating humidity
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power compliance
Compliant with Eup/ErP
Certicate
CE/FCC
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DISPLAY
Chipset
Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator
Resolution
Up to 1920x1200@60Hz for DVI-D
Up to 1920x1200@60Hz for DVI-I
Output interface
1 x DVI-D
1 x DVI-I
I/O
Storage
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports
RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
Serial port
1 x RS-232/422/485 supports 5V/12V/RI option (COM1, box header)
1 x RS-232 (COM2, box header)
USB
4 x USB3.0 (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)
8 x USB2.0 (2 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear panel)
Fan
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin)
RTC
Internal RTC
Keyboard/Mouse
1 x PS/2 Keyboard / mouse port on rear I/O
Audio
Realtek ALC887,Mic-in/Line-in/ Line-out
1 x Internal speaker connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (supports AAFP)
Ethernet
2 x RJ-45 ports on rear I/O
Display
1 x DV-D port on rear I/O
1 x DVI-I port on rear I/O
Others
1 x Front panel connector (Pin header)
1 x Chassis intrusion

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Chapter 2: Motherboard information
Chapter 2
Motherboard information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
CAUTION!
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely
grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid
damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• 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, or components.

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LAN2
EATX12V
ALC
887
AAFP
INT_SPKR1
Intel
82579LM
ASM
1442
ASM
1442
Intel
82583V
Super
I/O
MINICARD
CLRTC
CHASSIS
17.0cm(6.7in)
17.0cm(6.7in)
EATXPWR
DDR3_DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
Intel®
Q77
DDR3_DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SATA6G_1
SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2
USB3_34
KBMS_USB910
DUAL_DVI-I/D
AUDIO
LAN1_USB3_12
USB5678
F_PANEL
DIS_ME
SPEAKER
SB_PWR
USB1112
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN
COM1 COM2
LGA1155
PCIEX16
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COM1
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2.2 Motherboard layout
Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
NOTE: Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-20
2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-24
3. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1, SATA3G_2) 2-23
4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 2-24
5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 2-13
6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-21
7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1, 10-1 COM2) 2-25
8. DIMM memory slots 2-11
9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2-19
10. Intel®ME Jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 2-14
11. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 2-26
12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2-22
13. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR LED) 2-15
14. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 2-6
15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-21
16. Internal monophonic speaker connector (2-pin INT_SPKR1) 2-26
17. COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (COM1_VSET) 2-14
18. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2) 2-23

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2.3 Screw size
2.3.1 Component side

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2.3.2 Solder side

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IMPORTANT: Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
CAUTION!
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure 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. The manufacturer will
shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The manufacturer will
process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
• 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.
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the
Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium®/ Celeron®
processors.
EMB-Q77A CPU socket LGA1155

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2.4.1 Installing the CPU
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CAUTION! The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO
NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
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2.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
CAUTION! Apply the Thermal
Interface Material to the CPU
heatsink and CPU before you
install the heatsink and fan if
necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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2.5 System memory
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but
is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are
developed for better performance with less power consumption.
ThegurebelowillustratesthelocationoftheDDR3DIMMsockets:
EMB-Q77A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1

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To remove a DIMM
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2.5.1 Installing a DIMM
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