Avalue Technology EAX-Q77 User manual

Part No: E2047AQ7700R
EAX-Q77
Intel® Q77 with Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 ATX Motherboard
User’s Manual
1st Ed –16 November 2012

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL
ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
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This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.
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including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve
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Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such application will be
suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Life Support Policy

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Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
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As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for
surgical implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform, when
properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be
reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to
perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or
system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
A Message to the Customer
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory
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Technical Support
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If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your
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fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
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Product Warranty
Avalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under the terms
of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high quality-control
standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service.
If any of Avalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the
warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of
replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type and
speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen
messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any
helpful information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization)
number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card
and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable
container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your
dealer.

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Contents
1. Getting Started..............................................................................................................8
1.1 Safety Precautions......................................................................................................8
1.2 Packing List.................................................................................................................8
1.3 Document Amendment History ...................................................................................9
1.4 System Specifications...............................................................................................10
1.5 Architecture Overview –Block Diagram....................................................................12
1.6 Motherboard Layout..................................................................................................13
1.7 I/O Panel...................................................................................................................15
2. Hardware Installation..................................................................................................16
2.1 Before Installation......................................................................................................16
2.2 Installing the CPU......................................................................................................17
2.3 Installing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink.......................................................................19
2.4 Installing a Memory Module ......................................................................................21
2.5 Jumper and Connector List.......................................................................................22
2.5.1 Jumper List.........................................................................................................22
2.5.2 Internal Connector List.......................................................................................23
2.6 Setting Jumpers & Connectors..................................................................................25
2.6.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLR_CMOS)...................................................................25
2.6.2 Serial Port 2 5V / 12V Power Select Jumper (JCOM2)......................................25
2.6.3 Serial Port 1 Signal Select Jumpers (JRS1/JRS2/JRS3)...................................26
2.6.4 Power Mode Select Jumper (AT_CN)................................................................27
2.6.5 COM Port Headers (COM2/COM3/COM4/COM5/COM6)..................................28
2.6.6 Front Panel Audio Header (F_AUDIO)...............................................................30
2.6.7 USB Pin Header (F_USB5)................................................................................31
2.6.8 USB 3.0 Header (F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 / F_USB3 / F_USB4) ..............32
2.6.9 CPU Fan Header (CPU_FAN)............................................................................33
2.6.10 Power Fan Header (PWR_FAN)........................................................................33
2.6.11 System Fan Header (SYS_FAN)........................................................................34
2.6.12 Low Pin Count Header (LPC).............................................................................34
2.6.13 Front Panel Header (F_PANEL).........................................................................35
2.6.14 General Purpose I/O Connector (GPIO_CN) .....................................................35
2.6.15 Printer Port Header (LPT) ..................................................................................36
2.6.16 ME Firmware Update Jumper (ME_DIS)............................................................37
2.6.17 GPIO 15 Pin Header (GP15_CPT).....................................................................37
2.6.18 SATA 3 Connectors (SATAIII_1 / SATAIII_2) ....................................................38
2.6.19 SATA 2 Connectors (SATAII_1 / SATAII_2 / SATAII_3 / SATAII_4)..................39

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2.6.20 SPDIF Header (SPDIF_O).................................................................................40
2.6.21 Speaker Out Header (SPK_OUT)......................................................................40
3. BIOS Setup..................................................................................................................41
3.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................41
3.2 Starting Setup ...........................................................................................................41
3.3 Using Setup ..............................................................................................................42
3.4 In Case of Problems..................................................................................................43
3.5 BIOS setup................................................................................................................43
3.5.1 Main Menu and System information...................................................................44
3.5.2 Advanced Settings.............................................................................................45
3.5.3 Chipset Settings.................................................................................................75
3.5.4 Boot Settings......................................................................................................77
3.5.5 Security Settings................................................................................................79
3.5.6 Save and Exit Settings.......................................................................................81

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you
work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is
on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden
power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open
the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching
the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative
surface or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing the single board, make sure that the following materials are
included in the package:
1 x EAX-Q77 ATX Motherboard
1 x CD-ROM contains OS drivers/QIG/User’s Manual
2 x COM cable
2 x SATA cable
1 x I/O shield

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
Comment
1st
October 2012
Initial Release
anual Objectives
This manual describes the Avalue Technology EAX-Q77 Single Board.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but have not duplicated information
that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless proven to be necessary to
aid in the understanding of this board.
We strongly recommend that you read this manual carefully before attempting to install the
EAX-Q77 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information
is available in this manual, it is recommend to contact your supplier for guidance for any
queries and concern.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that may
make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the
description of the Jumper Settings for details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform us,
please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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1.4 System Specifications
Items
Specifications
System
CPU
Intel® LGA1155 socket supports Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 CPU
BIOS
AMI 64Mb SPI BIOS
System Chipset
Intel® Q77
I/O Chip
ITE8728F + F81214R
System Memory
4 x 240-pin DDR 3 DIMM support 1333/1600MHz, up to
32GB
Watchdog Timer
H/W Reset: 1 to 255 sec/min per step
H/W Status Monitor
Monitoring temperature, voltage, and cooling fan status
Auto throttling control when CPU overheats
TPM
Infineon TPM1.2 SLB9635
Expansion
4 x PCI
1 x PCIe x 16 Gen. 3
1 x PCIe x 4
1 x PCIe x 1
1 x mini-PCI-E (does not support USB signal)
Smart Fan Control
Yes
Display
Chipset
Intel® GMA HD 4000/ 3000 supports DirectX 11,
OpenGL 3.1, OpenCL 1.1
Dual Display
HDMI+VGA, HDMI+DVI, VGA+DVI
VGA
Max resolution: 2048 x 1536
HDMI
Max resolution: 1920 x 1200
DVI
Max resolution: 1920 x 1200
Audio
Chipset
Realtek 269Q, 5.1 Channel HD Audio
Build-in 2W amplifier
Audio Interface
Mic-in, Line-in and Line-out, Speaker out
Ethernet
Chipset
Intel®82574L GbE controller
Intel® 82579 GbE PHY
Ethernet Interface
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Compatible
I/O
Back Panel I/O Port

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Items
Specifications
Back Panel I/O Port
1 DVI Port
1 VGA Port
1 HDMI Port
1 COM Port (Default is RS-232, RS-422/485 changed by
jumper)
4 USB 3.0 Ports
2 LAN RJ45 Ports
1 Audio I/O (3 Jacks)
1 PS/2 Dual deck
Internal I/O Connector
Internal I/O Connector
4 SATA II Connectors
2 SATA III Connectors
5 COM RS-232 Connectors
1 Front Audio Connector
1 Speaker-out L/R
1 SPDIF Connector
4 USB Connector supports 2 USB Ports (USB2.0)
1 USB Connector supports 1 USB Port (USB2.0)
1 CPU Fan Connector
1 System Fan Connector
1 Power Fan Connector
1 GPIO Connector
1 LPT Connector
1 LPC Connector
1 4-pin ATX Power Connector (DC +12V input)
1 24-pin ATX Power Connector
Power
Power Management
ATX
Power Type
AT / ATX mode (selectable by Jumper)
ACPI
Single power ATX Support S0, S1, S3, S4, S5
ACPI 3.0 Compliant
Mechanical & Environmental
Operating Temperature
0~60°C (32~140°F)
Operating Humidity
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Size ( L x W )
12" x 9.6" (304.8 mm x 243.84 mm)
Weight
1.32 lbs (0.6 Kg)

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1.5 Architecture Overview –Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EAX-Q77.

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1.6 Motherboard Layout
No
Item
1
PCI Slot (PCI4)
2
SPDIF Header (SPDIF_O)
3
PCI Slot (PCI3)
4
Speaker Out Header (SPK_OUT)
5
PCI Slot (PCI2)
6
PCI Slot (PCI1)
7
PCI Express x4 Slot (PCIE4X)
8
System Fan Header (SYS_FAN)
9
PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1X)
10
PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE16X)
11
COM1 RS232/422/485 Jumpers (JRS1/JRS2/JRS3)
12
COM Port Header (COM2)
13
Serial Port +5/+12V Power Select Jumper (JCOM2)

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No
Item
14
ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX_12V)
15
CPU Socket
16
CPU Fan Header (CPU_FAN)
17
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DIMM1)
18
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DIMM2)
19
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DIMM3)
20
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DIMM4)
21
Low Pin Count Header (LPC)
22
24-pin ATX Power Connector (ATX_POWER)
23
Serial ATA 3 Connectors (SATAIII_1~2)
24
Serial ATA 2 Connectors SATAII_1~4)
25
Printer Port Header (LPT)
26
Power Fan Header (PWR_FAN)
27
Power Mode Select Jumper (AT_CN)
28
General Purpose I/O Connector (GPIO_CN)
29
GPIO 15 pin header (GP15_CPT)
30
Mini PCI Express Slot (MIN_PCIE1)
31
Front Panel Header (F_PANEL)
32
USB 2.0 Header (F_USB1)
33
USB 2.0 Header (F_USB2)
34
USB 2.0 Header (F_USB3)
35
USB 2.0 Header (F_USB4)
36
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLR_CMOS)
37
USB Pin Header (F_USB5)
38
ME Firmware Update Jumper (ME_DIS)
39
COM Port Header (COM3)
40
COM Port Header (COM4)
41
COM Port Header (COM5)
42
COM Port Header (COM6)
43
Front Panel Audio Header (F_AUDIO)

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1.7 I/O Panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
No
Item
1
PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
2
DB-15 VGA Port
3
DB-9 COM Port
4
LAN RJ-45 Ports
5
Line-in Port (Blue)
6
PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
7
DVI-I Port
8
HDMI Port
9
USB 3.0 Port
10
Microphone (Pink)
11
Line out Port (Green)
This chapter describes the installation procedures including the safety precautions one must
observe before installation.

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Before Installation
Before installing the motherboard, take note of the following considerations and safety
information.
Warning!
Always disconnect the power cord from the chassis before
working on the motherboard.
Only experienced electronics personnel should open the
PC chassis.
1. Ensure that the motherboard can fit into the chassis.
2. Always unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard or any
of its components.
3. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a grounded object before handling any of the
components.
4. When attaching screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, do not over
tighten the screws to avoid damaging the motherboard.

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2.2 Installing the CPU
Perform the following steps to install the CPU:
Note: Before installing the CPU, ensure that the surface of the CPU is clean and the
pins are not bent.
1. Press the lever and slide it out of the hook.
2. Lift to open the socket cover.
3. Install the CPU making sure the gold triangle is located in the correct direction.

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Warning!
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU
does not fit, check for proper orientation. Forcing the CPU
into the socket may damage the CPU.
4. Close the socket cover.
5. Press the lever down and slide it under the hook.

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2.3 Installing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink
Perform the following steps to install the CPU fan and heat sink:
1. Apply the thermal grease onto the center of the CPU socket surface.
2. Align and install the CPU fan and heat sink.
3. Tighten the heat sink screws.

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4. Connect the fan header onto the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Note: Make sure the heat sink and the CPU top surface are in total contact to avoid
CPU overheating problems that may cause the system to hang or be
unstable.