Aaeon GENE-QM77 User manual

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GENE-QM77
Intel®3rd Generation
CoreTM i7/i5 Mobile Processor
10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet
2 USB3.0, 6 USB 2.0, 4 COM,
8-bit Digital I/O
2 SATA 6.0Gb/s (Optional RAID)
1 CFast™, 1 Mini Card, LPC
GENE-QM77 Manual Rev.A 2nd Ed.
Feb. 24, 2014

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2014. All rights are reserved. The
original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to
the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written
permission of the original manufacturer. Information provided in this
manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the
original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, or for
any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result
from its use.
The material in this document is for product information only and is
subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have
been made in the preparation of this document to assure its
accuracy, AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or
omissions in this document, or from the use of the information
contained herein.
AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design
without notice to its users.

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Acknowledgments
All other products’name or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
CFast™is a trademark of the Compact Flash Association.
Intel®and Core™are trademarks of Intel®Corporation.
Microsoft Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
Please be notified that all other products’name or trademarks
not be mentioned above are properties of their respective
owners.

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Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that
the following materials have been shipped:
1 Cooler
1 DVD-ROM for Manual (in PDF Format) and
Drivers
1 GENE-QM77
If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please
contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Features .................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Specifications ............................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide
2.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................2-2
2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers ......................2-3
2.3 Mechanical Drawing ................................................2-5
2.4 List of Jumpers ........................................................2-7
2.5 List of Connectors ..................................................... 2-8
2.6 Setting Jumpers .....................................................2-10
2.7 LVDS Port 2 Operating VDD Selection (JP2) .........2-11
2.8 LVDS Port 1 Backlight Inverter VCC Selection (JP3)
.......................................................................................2-11
2.9 LVDS Port 2 Backlight Inverter VCC Selection (JP4)
.......................................................................................2-11
2.10 LVDS Port 1 Operating VDD Selection (JP5) .......2-12
2.11 LVDS Port 1 Backlight Lightness Control Mode
Selection (JP6)..............................................................2-12
2.12 LVDS Port 2 Backlight Lightness Control Mode
Selection (JP7)..............................................................2-12
2.13 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection (JP8) ...................2-13
2.14 Front Panel Connector (JP9) ................................2-13

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2.15 Touch Screen 4/5/8-wire Selection (JP10) ...........2-14
2.16 Clear CMOS (JP11) ..............................................2-14
2.17 AT/ATX Power Supply Mode Selection (JP12).....2-14
2.18 LVDS Port 1 Inverter/Backlight Connector (CN1).2-15
2.19 External +12V Input (CN2)....................................2-15
2.20 USB2.0 Port 7 and Port 8 (CN3)...........................2-16
2.21 USB2.0 Port 5 and Port 6 (CN4)...........................2-16
2.22 USB2.0 Port 3 and Port 4 (CN5)...........................2-17
2.23 External +5VSB Input (CN6).................................2-18
2.24 LVDS Port 2 Inverter/Backlight Connector (CN7).2-18
2.25 Audio I/O Port Connector (CN8) ...........................2-19
2.26 LVDS Port 1 Connector (CN9)..............................2-19
2.27 LVDS Port 2 Connector (CN10)............................2-21
2.28 COM Port 2 Connector (CN11).............................2-23
2.29 LPT/ Digital I/O Port Connector (CN12)................2-25
2.30 COM Port 3 Connector (CN13) ...........................2-28
2.31 LPC Port Connector (CN14) .................................2-29
2.32 COM Port 4 Connector (CN15).............................2-30
2.33 UIM Card Module (CN16) .....................................2-30
2.34 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port Connector (CN17)
.......................................................................................2-31
2.35 +5VSB Output with SMBus (CN18) ......................2-32
2.36 Touch Screen Connector (CN19)..........................2-32
2.37 CPU FAN Connector (CN20) ................................2-34
2.38 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN22).......................2-35

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2.39 Realtek LAN (RJ-45) Port (CN23).........................2-35
2.40 Intel LAN (RJ-45) Port (CN24)..............................2-36
2.41 USB Port 1 and Port 2 (CN25)..............................2-37
2.42 VGA/ DVI Ports (depend on hardware configuration)
(CN26)...........................................................................2-38
2.43 COM Port 1 (D-SUB 9) (CN27).............................2-40
2.44 CFast™ Slot (CN28) .............................................2-41
2.45 DDR3 SODIMM Slot (CN29).................................2-42
2.46 Mini Card Slot (CN30)...........................................2-42
2.47 SATA Port 1 (SATA1)............................................2-44
2.48 SATA Port 2 (SATA2)............................................2-45
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test and Initialization. ..................................3-2
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup........................................................ 3-3
Chapter 4 Driver Installation
4.1 Installation……………………………………………..4-3
Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer
A.1 Programming .........................................................A-2
A.2 ITE8728FWatchdog Timer Initial Program ...........A-6
Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map....................................................B-2
B.2 Memory Address Map............................................B-4
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart................................................B-5

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B.4 DMA Channel Assignments.……………………… .B-5
Appendix C Mating Connector
C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables.................. C-2
Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings
D.1 Setting RAID......................................................... D-2
D.2 Setting AHCI......................................................... D-9
Appendix E Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports
E.1 Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports.....................E-2

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General
Chapter
1
Information

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1.1 Introduction
The GENE-QM77 supports Intel®3rd Generation Intel®Core™
i7/i5 Mobile processor which when paired with the Intel®
QM77/HM76 chipset offers a high performance computing
platform with low power consumption. This new product
supports 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM at speeds of 1066/1333/1600
MHz, up to 8 GB.
One CFast™ and two SATA 6.0Gb/s (Optional RAID) interfaces
provide ample storages. With dual Gigabit Ethernet, four COM
ports, two USB3.0 and six USB2.0, the GENE-QM77 meets the
requirements of today’s demanding applications.
Display requirements are met with an abundance of interfaces
such as CRT, DVI, and LVDS. The graphic engine adopts 3rd
generation Intel®QM77/HM76 to offer high definition display
function. In addition, it supports up to two 24-bit Dual-Channel
LVDS, and one DVI.
With all of its integrated features, the GENE-QM77 strikes a
balance of performance and price. This versatile product targets
Industrial Automation, Entertainment, Networking, KIOSK/POS,
Transportation, Banking, Healthcare and Digital Signage
applications that require high performance and high reliability.

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1.2 Features
Intel®3rd Generation Core™ i7/i5 Mobile Processor
Intel®QM77/HM76
204-pin DDR3 1066/1333/1600 MHz SODIMM x 1,
Up to 8 GB
Gigabit Ethernet x 2
CRT, 18/24-bit Dual-Channel LVDS LCD x 2, DVI x
1
2CH HD Audio
SATA 6.0Gb/s x 2 (Optional RAID), CFastx 1
USB3.0 x 2, USB2.0 x 6, COM x 4, 8-bit Digital I/O
Mini Card x 1
+12V Only Operation
Supports iAMT with Intel®QM77

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1.3 Specifications
System
From Factor 3.5”
Processor Intel®3rd Generation Core™i7/i5
Mobile processor
System Memory 204-pin DDR3 1066/1333/1600
MHz SODIMM x 1, up to 8GB
Chipset Intel®QM77/HM76
Ethernet Intel®82579LM & Realtek
RTL-8111E,
10/100/1000Base-TX, RJ-45 x 2
BIOS AMI BIOS-16MB SPI Flash
Wake On LAN Yes
Watchdog Timer Generates a time-out system
reset
H/W Status
Monitoring Supports power supply voltages
and temperature monitoring
Expansion Interface Mini Card x 1, LPC
Battery Lithium Battery
Power Requirement +12V, AT/ATX
Board Size 5.75" x 4" (146mm x 101.6mm)
Gross Weight 0.88 lb (0.4Kg)
Operating
Temperature 32°F~140°F (0°C~60°C)
Storage Temperature -40°F~176°F (-40°C~80°C)
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 90% relative humidity,
non-condensing

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Display: Supports CRT/LCD, DVI/LCD simultaneous / dual
view displays
Chipset Intel®QM77/HM76 integrated
Memory Shared system memory up to
512MB
Resolution Up to 2048x1536 for CRT
Up to 1920 x 1200 for LCD, DVI
DVI DVI x 1
I/O: ITE IT8728F + Fintek F81216D
Storage SATA 6.0Gb/s x 2 , CFast™ x 1
Serial Port RS-232 x 3
RS-232/422/485 (auto flow) x 1
USB USB3.0 x 2, USB2.0 x 6
PS/2 Port Keyboard x 1, Mouse x 1
Digital I/O 8-bit Programmable
Audio Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in

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Quick
Installation
Guide
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2.1 Safety Precautions
Always completely disconnect the power cord
from your board whenever you are working on
it. Do not make connections while the power is
on, because a sudden rush of power can
damage sensitive electronic components.
Always ground yourself to remove any static
charge before touching the board. Modern
electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components on a
static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis

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2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers
Component Side
Component Side Solder Side

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Solder Side
Component Side Solder Side

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2.3 Mechanical Drawing
Component Side
Component Side Solder Side

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Solder Side
Component Side Solder Side

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2.4 List of Jumpers
The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application.
The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers:
Label
Function
JP2
LVDS Port 2 Operating VDD Selection
JP3
LVDS Port 1 Backlight Inverter VCC Selection
JP4
LVDS Port 2 Backlight Inverter VCC Selection
JP5
LVDS Port 1 Operating VDD Selection
JP6
LVDS Port 1 Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection
JP7
LVDS Port 2 Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection
JP8
COM2 Pin8 Function Selection
JP9
Front Panel Connector
JP10
Touch Screen 4/5/8-wire Mode Selection
JP11
Clear CMOS Jumper
JP12
AT/ATX Power Supply Mode Selection