American Megatrends MB967 User manual

MB967
Intel®Ivy Bridge / C216 PCH
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.3

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................6
Product Description.............................................................6
Specifications......................................................................7
Checklist..............................................................................8
Board Dimensions...............................................................9
Installations ............................................................10
Installing the CPU.............................................................11
Installing the Memory.......................................................12
Setting the Jumpers...........................................................13
Jumper Locations on MB967............................................. 14
Jumper Settings on MB967................................................ 15
JP6, JP5, JP4: Bypass LANs & Reboot Setting................. 15
JP2: Clear CMOS Contents ............................................... 15
JP3: Clear ME RTC Contents............................................ 16
JP7: Flash Descriptor Security Override............................ 16
JP9: ATX & AT Mode Select............................................ 16
J17: PCIE1 & PCIE2 Golden Finger PCI-e Configuration
Connectors on MB967........................................17
Connector Locations on MB967........................................ 18
CN1: USB 3.0 Box Header................................................ 19
CN2: COM1 RJ45 Connector............................................ 19
CN3: CFast Connector....................................................... 19
CN4: USB Connector ........................................................ 19
CN5, CN9: LAN Connectors............................................. 19
CN7, CN8: SATA HDD Connector................................... 19
J1, J3, J7, J19: Power Output Connector........................... 19
J2: Front Panel Function Connector .................................. 20
J4: COM2 Serial Port ........................................................ 20
J5: ATX 12V Power Connector......................................... 20
J6: 24-pin ATX Power Connector ..................................... 21
J8, J9: Channel B DDR3 Socket....................................... 21
J10: LPC Debug Port (Reserved for factory use only)....... 21
J11, J12: Channel A DDR3 Socket.................................... 21
J13: VGA Box Header....................................................... 21
J14: Slim Type II Compact Flash Connector..................... 21
J16: Mini PCI-e Card & m-SATA Connector.................... 21
J18: SPI Debug Port (Reserved for factory use only)........ 21
J20, J21: USB 2.0 Pin Header ........................................... 22

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FAN1, 2, 3: System Fan Power Connector ........................22
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector ..........................22
SW1: Software reset button ...............................................22
PCIE1: PCI-e x8 Golden Finger 1 .....................................22
PCIE2: PCI-e x8 Golden Finger 2 .....................................22
LED1: Power, Bypass & Status LED.................................23
Digital I/O Sample Configuration..........................25
Watchdog Timer Configuration ............................29
BIOS Setup.............................................................33
BIOS Introduction..............................................................34
BIOS Setup ........................................................................34
Advanced Settings..............................................................36
Chipset Settings..................................................................49
Boot Settings......................................................................54
CSM parameters.................................................................55
Security Settings ................................................................56
Drivers Installation.................................................59
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility........................60
VGA Drivers Installation..................................................63
LAN Drivers Installation...................................................66
Intel® Management Engine Interface...............................70
Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers.....................................................73
Appendix.................................................................76
A. I/O Port Address Map ..................................................76
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................76

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Introduction
Product Description
The MB967 networking motherboard is based on the latest Intel®C216
chipset. The platform supports 3rd generation Intel®Core processor
family with LGA1155 packing and features an integrated dual-channel
ECC or Non-ECC 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 network security (Firewall, VPN, UTM…) and server market
segment.
The C216 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. MB967 utilizes the dramatic increase in
performance provided this Intel’s latest cutting-edge technology.
Measuring 355mm x 185mm, MB967 features Intel®Active
Management Technology 8.0, offers eight GbE LAN ports, two fast
6Gbps SATA ports and two USB3.0 ports.
MB967 Features
Supports 8 Intel® 10/100/1000 LAN ports with 2 segments Bypass
LAN bypass enable/disable pre-setting by BIOS when power on/off
Supports Intel®3rd Generation Core i7/i5/i3 / Xeon®processors
DDR3 x4, up to 32 GB
Mini PCI-e (m-SATA compatible) socket x1, CF socket x1,
CFast socket x1
iAMT 8.0 support

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Specifications
Product Name
MB967
Processor
Support for Intel®Sandy-Bridge and Ivy-Bridge processors
which fall within mainstream TDP envelope, up to 95W TDP.
Support for the following Intel®technologies:
Intel SSE/MMX, AES and AVX new instructions
VT-x and VT-d Virtualization Technologies
ACPI 3.0
Intel®64 (64-bit extensions)
PCI-e 3.0 (1x16 or 2x8)
DMI 2.0
Chipset
Intel®Panther Point C216 PCH
SATA 3.0
iAMT 8.0
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Memory
Four DDR3 UDIMM total for 32GB max memory
Dual channel DDR3 up to 1600 MHz
Unbuffered
ECC or non-ECC
Video
Intel®CPU integrated graphics
IBASE VGA4 pin header on board
Network
Controller
Eth1: Intel®82579LM GbE PHY w/ iAMT 8.0 supporting.
No Bypass
Eth2~4: Intel®82583V GbE. No Bypass.
Eth5~6: Intel®82583V GbE. Supports Bypass.
Eth7~8: Intel®82583V GbE. Supports Bypass.
Network
Bypass
Two segment hardware Bypass (Eth5 & 6; Eth7 & 8)
Control by GPIO / Watchdog / Electrical Disconnect
Bypass mode selection (H/W switch or BIOS)
SATA
Connector
SATA III (6.0Gb/s): 2 ports
USB Port
Two USB 3.0 ports at front panel
USB 3.0 box header on board
Four USB 2.0 pin header on board
Compact
Flash
ACARD ARC772 SATA to PATA for CompactFlash type II
LPC I/O
Fintek F81866A:
RS-232 [2x5] Pin Header on board x1
RJ-45 Console x1
KB/Mouse [1x6] Pin header
Hardware monitors
Fan connector x4
Fan
Connector
4-pin fan connectors:
One for CPU fan (Smart Fan)
Three for System fans (Smart Fan)

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Smart Fan
Control
The active temperature may be adjusted based on system
thermal test result
RTC
Intel C216 built-in RTC with on-board lithium battery & holder
Expansion
Slot
Golden finger PCI-e x8, Front
Golden finger PCI-e x8, Rear
Expansion
Interface
Mini PCI-e socket x1 (m-SATA compatible)
CF card socket x1
CFast card socket x1
Front Panel
LED
#3 LED: Status (GPIO control, Yellow / Red)
#2 LED: Bypass: Green = LAN 5-6 or 7-8 Bypass,
Off = LAN Normal
#1 LED: Power
(Green = Power On, Off= No Power)
LCM
2x16 characters LCM (COM2)
Front Button
& Connector
Two RJ-45 1x4 connectors for Eth1~4 & 5~6
USB 3.0 x2
RJ-45 (for console, COM1)
Three LEDs for Power, Bypass & Status
Factory Mode Restore Reset Switch
Watchdog
Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
Present in BMC and configurable by O/S agent to
automatically reset system if O/S hangs
TPM
nuvoTon WPCT210 TPM1.2
Operating
Temperature
0C ~ 60C
Storage
Temperature
-20C ~ 80C
Operational
Humidity
10% ~ 90% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
RoHS
Compliant
Yes
Board Size
355 x 185mm, 1.6mm thickness
Checklist
Your MB967 package should include the items listed below.
MB967 motherboard
Driver DVD

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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 MB967 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU................................................................................11
Installing the Memory..........................................................................12
Setting the Jumpers..............................................................................13
Connectors on MB967.........................................................................14

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Installing the CPU
The MB967 board supports an LGA1155 Socket (shown below) for Intel
Clarkdale 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 MB967 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 MB967 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 MB967 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MB967............................................................... 14
Jumper Settings on MB967.................................................................. 15
JP6,JP5, JP4: Bypass LANs & Reboot Setting.................................... 15
JP2: Clear CMOS Contents ................................................................. 15
JP3: Clear ME RTC Contents.............................................................. 16
JP7: Flash Descriptor Security Override………………………………16
JP9: ATX & AT Mode Select.............................................................. 16
J17: PCIE1 & PCIE2 Golden Finger PCI-e Configuration.................. 16

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Jumper Locations on MB967

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Jumper Settings on MB967
JP6, JP5, JP4: Bypass LANs & Reboot Setting
JP2: Clear CMOS Contents
Use JP2 to clear the CMOS contents. Note that the ATX-power connector
should be disconnected from the board before clearing CMOS.
JP3
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
Clear CMOS
JP6,JP5 JP4
Setting
Function
Power OFF
Power ON
Power ON,
OS run
software
Normal
Bypass
Normal
Bypass
Normal
Bypass
JP4 Pin 1-2
& 3-4 Open
JP5,JP6 Pin
1-2 Closed
System will
bypass
LANs upon
the time out
of watchdog
timer.



JP4 Pin 1-2
& 3-4 Open
JP5,JP6 Pin
2-3 Closed
System
LANs
bypass
function
controlled
by SIO
GPIO43&44
or BIOS
Select.
By BIOS Setting
JP4 Pin 1-2
& 3-4
Closed
JP5,JP6 Pin
1-2 Closed
System will
reboot upon
the time out
of watchdog
timer.


LAN
Bypass &
System
reboot
JP4 Pin 3-4
Closed &
1-2 Open
JP5,JP6 Pin
1-2 Closed
System will
bypass
LANs &
reboot upon
the time out
of watchdog
timer.


LAN
Normal &
System
reboot
Default
Setting

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JP3: Clear ME RTC Contents
JP3
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
Clear ME RTC
JP7: Flash Descriptor Security Override
(ME BIOS Update Jumper)
JP7
Setting
Function
Open
Disable
(Default)
Short/Closed
Enable to update BIOS
JP9: ATX & AT Mode Select
JP9
Setting
Function
Short/Closed
AT Mode
(Default)
Open
ATX Mode
J17: PCIE1 & PCIE2 Golden Finger PCI-e Configuration
J17
Setting
Function
Remarks
Open
Combine to
1x16
For CPU with
1x16 support
Short /
Closed
Separate to2x8
Default for CPU
with 2x8 support

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Connectors on MB967
Connector Locations on MB967.......................................................... 18
CN1: USB 3.0 Box Header.................................................................. 19
CN2: COM1 RJ45 Connector.............................................................. 19
CN3:CFast Connector.......................................................................... 19
CN4: USB Connector .......................................................................... 19
CN5, CN9 : LAN Connectors.............................................................. 19
CN7, CN8: SATA HDD Connector..................................................... 19
J1, J3, J7, J19: Power Output Connector............................................. 19
J2: Front Panel Function Connector .................................................... 20
J4: COM2 Serial Port .......................................................................... 20
J5: ATX 12V Power Connector........................................................... 20
J6: 24-pin ATX Power Connector ....................................................... 21
J8, J9: Channel B DDR3 Socket......................................................... 21
J10: LPC Debug Port (Reserved for factory use only)......................... 21
J11, J12: Channel A DDR3 Socket...................................................... 21
J13: VGA Box Header......................................................................... 21
J14: Slim Type II Compact Flash Connector....................................... 21
J16: Mini PCI-e Card & m-SATA Connector...................................... 21
J18: SPI Debug Port (Reserved for factory use only).......................... 21
J20, J21: USB 2.0 Pin Header ............................................................. 22
FAN1, 2, 3: System Fan Power Connector.......................................... 22
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector............................................ 22
SW1: Software reset button................................................................. 22
PCIE1: PCI-e x8 Golden Finger 1....................................................... 22
PCIE2: PCI-e x8 Golden Finger 2....................................................... 22
LED1: Power, Bypass & Status LED .................................................. 23

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Connector Locations on MB967

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CN1: USB 3.0 Box Header
CN2: COM1 RJ45 Connector
Pin #
Signal Name (RS-232)
1
RTS, Request to send
2
DTR, Data terminal ready
3
TXD, Transmit data
4
Ground
5
Ground
6
RXD, Receive data
7
DSR, Data set ready
8
CTS, Clear to send
CN3: CFast Connector
CN4: USB Connector
CN5, CN9: LAN Connectors
CN7, CN8: SATA HDD Connector
Pin #
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
TX+
3
TX-
4
Ground
5
RX-
6
RX+
7
Ground
J1, J3, J7, J19: Power Output Connector
Pin #
Signal Name
1
+5V
2
GND
3
GND
4
+12V
14

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J2: Front Panel Function Connector
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
PWR LED +
1
2
SPK +
NC
3
4
NC
PWR LED- (GND)
5
6
SPK –(GND)
NC
7
8
+5V
GND
9
10
NC
GND
11
12
NC
PWR_SW
13
14
PWR_SW
SLED+
15
16
SLED-
GND
17
18
RST
HDD LED +
19
20
HDD LED -
J4: COM2 Serial Port
Pin #
Signal Name (RS-232)
1
DCD, Data carrier detect
2
RXD, Receive data
3
TXD, Transmit data
4
DTR, Data terminal ready
5
Ground
6
DSR, Data set ready
7
RTS, Request to send
8
CTS, Clear to send
9
RI, Ring indicator
10
No Connect.
J5: ATX 12V Power Connector
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
+12V
5
1
Ground
+12V
6
2
Ground
+12V
7
3
Ground
+12V
8
4
Ground