Aaeon MIX-Q370A2 User manual

Industrial Motherboard
MIX-Q370A2

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E16947
First Edition
August 2020
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product overview
1.1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Specifications............................................................................... 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
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-12
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-17
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-17
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-19
Chapter 3 BIOS setup
3.1 BIOS setup.................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] .................................. 3-2
3.2.2 System Time [HH:MM:SS] .............................................. 3-2
3.3 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 CPUConguration .......................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Trusted Computing ......................................................... 3-3
3.3.3 SATAConguration ........................................................ 3-4
3.3.4 USBConguration .......................................................... 3-4
3.3.5 Hardware Monitor ........................................................... 3-5
3.3.6 SIOConguration ........................................................... 3-7
3.3.7 PCH-FWConguration ................................................... 3-7
3.3.8 Power Management........................................................ 3-8
3.3.9 DigitalIOPortConguration ........................................... 3-8
3.4 Chipset menu ............................................................................... 3-9

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3.4.1 SystemAgent(SA)Conguration ................................... 3-9
3.4.2 PCH-IOConguration ..................................................... 3-9
3.5 Security menu .............................................................................. 3-9
3.5.1 Administrator Password .................................................. 3-9
3.5.2 User Password.............................................................. 3-10
3.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-11
3.6.1 BootConguration ........................................................ 3-11
3.6.2 FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities .................................. 3-11
3.7 Save & Exit menu....................................................................... 3-11
Appendix
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1

1-1
Chapter 1: General information
1.1 Package contents
Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items.
1 x Industrial Motherboard
1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cable
1 x I/O Shield
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.
1.2 Features
• Intel®8th/9th Generation (Coffee Lake S) Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®LGA1151
socket Processor, max. 65W TDPs
• 2 x SO-DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400 MHz, non-ECC (vertical type),
Dual channel memory
• 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 6 x USB 2.0 ports
• Realtek ALC887 High Denition Audio CODEC
• Multi Display: 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMITM, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 X LVDS
• Ethernet LAN: 1 x Intel®PCIe Gb LAN 219LM
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 [x16] slot
• 1 x M.2 slot (E-key), 22 x 30mm (PCIe / CNVi), 1 x M.2 slot (M-key), 22 x 80
(SATA mode)
Chapter 1
Product overview

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1.3 Specifications
(continued on the next page)
SYSTEM
CPU Intel®8th/9th Generation (Coffee Lake S) Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®
LGA1151 socket processor, max. 65W TDPs (6-core)
Chipset Intel®Q370 Express Chipset
Memory 2 x SO-DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400 MHz, non-ECC (Vertical
Type) memory
Dual channel memory architecture
I/O Chipset NCT6793D
Storage 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 slot (M-key), 22 x 80mm (SATA mode)
Ethernet 1 x Intel®i219LM Gigabit LAN
Audio Realtek® ALC887 with Amplier
TPM NPCT650ABBYX TPM2.0
Expansion slots 1 x PCIe 3.0 [x16] slot
1 x M.2 slot (M-key), 22 x 80mm (SATA mode)
1 x M.2 slot (E-key), 22 x 30mm (PCIe / CNVi)
BIOS 256Mbit Flash ROM, AMI BIOS
H/W Status Monitor Monitors CPU/ system temperature
Monitors Vcore/ 5V/ 12V voltage
Monitors CPU/ chassis fan speed
Watchdog Timer 1~255 steps by software program
Smart Fan Control CPU Fan (3.3V/5V PWM control) / Chassis Fan
Wake On LAN / PXE Yes ( WOL, PXE)
Power States S3, S4, S5
Graphics
Graphics Multi Display 1 x HDMITM + 1 x VGA + 1 x DisplayPort + 1 x LVDS
Resolution VGA: Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
HDMITM: Up to 3840 × 2160 @ 30 Hz (HDMITM 1.4)
DisplayPort: Up to 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz, with
Digital Audio
LVDS: Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, Dual Channel 18/24 bit (1 x
inverter)
Environment, Power, and ME
Battery Lithium battery
Power requirement ATX
Operating temperature 32oF~140oF (0oC~60oC)
Operating humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Certificate CE & FCC
Form factor Mini ITX Form Factor: 6.7”x 6.7” (170mm x 170mm)
Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 Kg)

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I/O
Storage 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 slot (M-key), 2280 (SATA mode)
USB 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 ports in Rear I/O)
6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports in Rear I/O, 2 ports from 1 internal header)
Display 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMITM, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x LVDS
Serial port 1 x RS-232 (mid board)
1 x RS-232/422/485 supports 5V/12V/RI option (Rear I/O)
LAN 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
Audio 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Line-out, 1 x internal speaker (will be disabled when a device
is plugged into the Line-out jack in the rear I/O)
DIO 8-bit Digital I/O interface (4-in/ 4-out)
FAN 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
1 x Chassis fan header (4-pin)
Placement
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x VGA port
1 x HDMITM port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x COM (RS-485/422/232)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x [1 x LAN (RJ45) port + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports]
2 x Audio jacks for Mic-in & Line out
Internal I/O
Connectors
1 x PCIe 3.0 [x16] slot
1 x M.2 slot (M-Key), 22 x 80mm (SATA mode)
1 x M.2 slot (E-Key), 22 x 30mm
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB ports (2.00 mm)
1 x box header for COM (COM2: RS-232)
1 x Digital I/O box header
1 x 4-pin (2x2) internal power connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP）
1 x System Panel header
1 x Speaker for 2W/4Ω
1 x Chassis Intrusion follow ASUS pin out
1 x Buzzer on board
1 x AT/ATX mode selection jumper (Optional)
1 x clear CMOS jumper
Others
OS support Windows®10 64-bit
Ubuntu 18.04.2 Kernel 4.18.0
Accessories 1 x SATA cable
1 x I/O shield
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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LAN2_USB3_34
LAN1_USB3_12
DP
COM1
HDMI1
VGA
ATX_AT
LVDS_PWR
DIS_ME
CLRTC1
BZ1
USB910
17.0cm(6.7in)
EATX_PWR1
SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
CHA_FAN1
CHASSIS
CPU_FAN1
F_PANEL
DDR4 SO-DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 SO-DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
DIO COM2
LVDS1
COM1_V1
J3
J1
J4
J2
M2_TYPE_M1
M2_TYPE_E1
211AT
219LM
ALC
887
Intel®
Q370
Super
I/O
SPI_1
INV1
INV_CTL
BKL_PWR
LGA1151
AAFP
AMP_CON
2280
2230
PCIEX16_2
AUDIO1
128Mb
BIOS 128Mb BIOS
DEBUG
EATX_PWR3
1
8
7
1
5
6
9
3
10
11
1415 13 12
20
25
24
22
15
21
1719 18
3
16
2
23
4
USB2-5678
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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Chapter 2: Motherboard information
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATX_PWR1, 4-pin EATX_PWR3) 2-19
2. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 2-6
3. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) 2-19
4. DDR4 SO-DIMM slots 2-11
5. Backlight inverter power header (5-pin INV1) 2-20
6. Backlight voltage selection jumper (3-pin BKL_PWR) 2-13
7. Inverter backlight control mode selection jumper (3-pin INV_CTL) 2-13
8. SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) 2-20
9. USB 2.0 headers (10-pin USB910) 2-21
10. System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2-21
11. Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-14
12. AT/ATX mode selection jumper (3-pin ATX_AT) 2-14
13. Intel®ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 2-15
14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-12
15. M.2 M-Key and M.2 E-Key slots 2-22
16. Debug Card connector 2-22
17. BIOS programmable header (8-pin SPI_1) 2-23
18. Serial Port header (10-pin COM2) 2-23
19. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-24
20. Speaker out connector (4-pin AMP_CON) 2-24
21. Digital I/O header (10-pin DIO) 2-25
22. LVDS panel voltage selection jumper (3-pin LVDS_PWR) 2-15
23. LVDS connector (30-pin LVDS1) 2-25
24. COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1_V1) 2-16
25. COM1 operating mode selection jumpers (2-pin J1/J2/J3/J4) 2-16

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2.3 Screw size
2.3.1 Component side

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Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2.3.2 Solder side

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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with an Intel®8th/9th Generation (Coffee Lake S) Core™ i7
/ i5 / i3, Pentium®LGA 1151 socket processor.
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.
• 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 LGA1151 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.
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LGA1151

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Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2.4.1 Installing the CPU
1
A
B
2 3
CAUTION! Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 only.
DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the
LGA1151 socket.

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A
B
C
4
5

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Chapter 2: Motherboard information
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
B
A
A
B
1
2
3 4

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
A
B
B
A
2
1

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Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2.5 System memory
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual
Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of
the DDR4 DIMM sockets:
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
Installing a DIMM
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
DIMM_A1*
DIMM_B1*
To install a DIMM
To remove a DIMM
NOTE: Use the DIMM_A1 slot when inserting only one SO-DIMM.

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2.6 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
You can clear the CMOS memory of system setup parameters by erasing
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM
data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system
passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to reenter data.
CAUTION! Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on
CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot
failure!
NOTES:
• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,
reinstall the battery.
• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU
Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the
BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
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1 2 2 3
Normal
(Default)
Clear RTC
CLRTC1