Aaeon EMB-Q77B User manual

Industrial Motherboard
EMB-Q77B

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E8890
First Edition
January 2014
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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 ....................................................... 2-18
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 Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]......................................... 3-3
3.3 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 ICC Spread Spectrum..................................................... 3-4
3.3.2 AAEON ICC Spread Spectrum ....................................... 3-4
3.3.3 ACPI Settings.................................................................. 3-4
3.3.4 S5 RTC Wake Settings ................................................... 3-5
3.3.5 Trusted Computing.......................................................... 3-5

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3.3.6 CPUConguration .......................................................... 3-5
3.3.7 SATAConguration ......................................................... 3-6
3.3.8 IntelTXT(LT)Conguration............................................. 3-6
3.3.9 AMTConguration .......................................................... 3-7
3.3.10 USBConguration .......................................................... 3-7
3.3.11 NCT6779DSuperIOConguration ................................ 3-8
3.3.12 NCT6779D H/W Monitor ................................................. 3-8
3.3.13 CPUPPMConguration ................................................. 3-8
3.4 Chipset.......................................................................................... 3-9
3.4.1 Power Mode [ATX Type] ................................................. 3-9
3.4.2 PCH-IOConguration ..................................................... 3-9
3.4.3 SystemAgent(SA)Conguration ................................... 3-9
3.5 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-10
3.5.1 BootConguration ........................................................ 3-10
3.6 Security menu ............................................................................ 3-11
Administrator Password ................................................................3-11
User Password..............................................................................3-11
3.7 Save & Exit menu....................................................................... 3-12
Save Changes & Reset................................................................ 3-12
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 4, 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
CPU
LGA1155 socket for Intel®3nd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5
/ Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®processors
Supports Intel® 22/32nm CPU up to 95W
Chipset
Intel®Q77 Express Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 Mhz non-ECC.
unbuffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator
I/O Chipset
NCT6779D
Storage
2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s ports (gray)
2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports (blue)
Ethernet
1 x Intel®82579LM Gigabit LAN (Supports Intel®AMT 8.X)
1 x Intel®82583V
Audio
Realtek®ALC887
TPM
InneonSLB9635TT1.2
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
1 x Mini Card (mSATA) Half size (PCIe + USB optional)
BIOS
128Mbit Flash AMI BIOS ROM
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
Watchdog Timer
1~255 steps by software program
Wake on LAN/PXE
Yes (WOL/PXE)
Power State
S3, S4, S5
GRAPHICS
Graphics Chipset
Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator
Graphics Multi
Display
HDMI
VGA
VGA
Up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
HDMI
Up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
I/O
Storage 2 X SATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray)
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (blue)
SupportsRAID0,1,5,and10congurations
USB 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ( 4 ports at the back panel)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board)

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I/O
Display
1 x HDMI port
1 x VGA port
Audio
3 Audio jack (Line-in, Mic-in, Line-out)
LAN
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
Serial Port
1 x RS-232/422/485 supports 5V/12V/RI option (COM1, D-Sub 9)
1 x RS-232 (COM2, D-Sub 9)
PS/2 Port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
1 x PS/2 Mouse port
FAN
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector
ENVIRONMENT & POWER & ME
Battery
Lithium battery
Power Requirement 1 x 24-pin ATX connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
Power Compliance EuP/ErP compliant
Operating
Temperature 32~140oF (0~60oC)
Operating Humidity 0%~90%RH, non-condensing
Certicate CE & FCC
Form Factor Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (170 mm x 170 mm)
Weight 1.1 lb (05. kg)
PLACEMENT
Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
1 x PS/2 Mouse port
1 x HDMI port
1 x VGA port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
2 x COM ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports
3 x Audio jacks

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PLACEMENT
Rear panel ports
3 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
1 x PS/2 Mouse port
1 x HDMI port
1 x VGA port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
2 x COM ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports
3 x Audio jacks
Internal connectors/
jumpers
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Mini card (Half size)
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel connector
1 x AT/ATX mode select jumper
1 x CMOS jumper
OTHERS
Operating System
Support
Windows®XP 32bit
Windows®XP 64bit
Windows®7 32bit
Windows®7 64bit
Windows®8
Linux Fedrora
NOTE: Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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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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EATX12V
ALC
887
Intel
82579LM
Intel
82583V
ASM
1442
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
KBMS_USB910
AUDIO
LAN1_USB3_12
LAN2_USB3_34
F_PANEL
DIS_ME
SPEAKER
SB_PWR
USB56 USB1112
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN
LGA1155
PCIEX16
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B
COM2
HDMI
VGA1 COM1
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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
motherboard.

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Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2) 2-21
2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-19
3. COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (COM1_VSET) 2-14
4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB56, USB1112) 2-22
5. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1, SATA3G_2) 2-21
6. Intel®LGA1155 CPU socket 2-6
7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 2-13
8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-19
9. DIMM memory slots 2-11
10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2-18
11. Intel®ME Jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 2-14
12. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 2-22
13. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2-20
14. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 2-15
15. Minicard connector 2-20

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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-Q77B 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:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1
EMB-Q77B 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1

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To remove a DIMM
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2.5.1 Installing a DIMM
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