Avalue Technology EAX-Q87 User manual

Part No. E2017AQ8700R
EAX-Q87
Intel® Haswell ATX Motherboard
with Intel® Q87 Chipset
Quick Installation Guide
1st Ed –16 October 2013
Copyright Notice
Copyright 2013 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Content
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................3
1.1 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................3
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................3
2. Hardware Configuration.............................................................................................4
2.1 Product Overview......................................................................................................5
2.2 Jumper and Connector List.......................................................................................6
2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors .................................................................................8
2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JCMOS1) ....................................................................................................... 8
2.3.2 ATX/AT Mode Selection (JPSON1)................................................................................................... 8
2.3.3 COM2 Ring-In/ +12V/ +5V Select (JCOMPWR1) ............................................................................. 9
2.3.4 Set COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode (JSETCOM1).............................................................................. 9
2.3.5 24pin ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR1).................................................................................... 10
2.3.6 12V ATX Power Connector (ATX12V1)........................................................................................... 10
2.3.7 Serial Port 1 Connector (COM1) ..................................................................................................... 11
2.3.8 Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2) ..................................................................................................... 11
2.3.9 Serial Port 3~6 Connectors (COM3~6) ........................................................................................... 12
2.3.10 LPT Port Connector (LPT1)........................................................................................................... 12
2.3.11 Front Panel Connector (F_PANEL1)............................................................................................. 13
2.3.12 Fan Connectors (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) ............................................................. 13
2.3.13 SATA Ports (SATA1~6)................................................................................................................. 14
2.3.14 Front USB Headers (USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112).......................................................... 14
2.3.15 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1)....................................................................................... 15
2.3.16 Amplifier Connector (JAMP1)........................................................................................................ 15
2.3.17 Digital I/O Connector (JDIO1)........................................................................................................ 16
2.4 Save the Processor Socket Cover ..........................................................................16

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely 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 your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
1 x EAX-Q87 ATX Motherboard
1 x CD-ROM contains OS drivers/QIG/User’s Manual
2 x COM Port Cable
2 x SATA Cable
1 x I/O shield

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview
Board Layout:

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2.2 Jumper and Connector List
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,
2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
JCMOS1
Clear CMOS Jumper
JPSON1
ATX/AT Mode Selection
JCOMPWR1
COM2 Ring-In/ +12V/ +5V Select
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
VGA1
VGA Video Port
LAN1~2
Gigabit LAN
(RJ-45) Connector
AUDIO1
Line-in port (Light blue)
Line-out port (Lime)
Microphone port (Pink)

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USB
BACK PANEL USB3.0 Connector x 4
DP1
Display Port
KBMS1
PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector
EATXPWR1
24pin ATX Power Connector
ATX12V1
12V ATX Power Connector
COM1
Serial port 1 Connector
COM2
Serial port 2 Connector
JSETCOM1
Set COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode
COM3~6
Serial Port 3~6 Connectors
LPT1
LPT Port Connector
F_PANEL1
Front Panel Connector
CPU_FAN1
CPU Fan Connector
SYS_FAN1
System Fan Connector
CHA_FAN1
Fan Connector
SATA1~6
Serial ATA Connector
USB56/78/910/1112
Front USB Header
USB13
USB connector
FPAUD1
Front Panel Audio Connector
JAMP1
Amplifier Connector
JDIO1
Digital I/O Connector
PCI1~4
PCI slot
PCIEX16/4_1/1_1
PCIe Connector
DIMMA/B
DDR3 LONG DIMM Socket
SPI1
SPI Connector
DVI
DVID Video port

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2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JCMOS1)
*Default
2.3.2 ATX/AT Mode Selection (JPSON1)
Normal*
Clear CMOS
*Default
ATX MODE*
AT MODE

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2.3.3 COM2 Ring-In/ +12V/ +5V Select (JCOMPWR1)
* Default
RI*
+12V
+5V
2.3.4 Set COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode (JSETCOM1)
* Default
RS232*
RS422
RS485

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2.3.5 24pin ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR1)
2.3.6 12V ATX Power Connector (ATX12V1)

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2.3.7 Serial Port 1 Connector (COM1)
2.3.8 Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2)

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2.3.9 Serial Port 3~6 Connectors (COM3~6)
2.3.10 LPT Port Connector (LPT1)
COM6
COM5
COM4
COM3

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2.3.11 Front Panel Connector (F_PANEL1)
2.3.12 Fan Connectors (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1, CHA_FAN1)
CPU_FAN1
SYS_FAN1
CHA_FAN1

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2.3.13 SATA Ports (SATA1~6)
2.3.14 Front USB Headers (USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112)
USB78
USB56
USB910
USB1112
SATA5
SATA4
SATA1
SATA6
SATA2
SATA3

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2.3.15 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1)
2.3.16 Amplifier Connector (JAMP1)

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2.3.17 Digital I/O Connector (JDIO1)
2.4 Save the Processor Socket Cover
After removing the processor cover during processor installation, please save the processor socket
cover.
In the event that the desktop board needs to be returned for service or any time the processor is
removed, the cover should be replaced on the processor socket.
Do not Touch Socket Contact