Avalue Technology EMX-QM57 User manual

Part No: E2017QM5701R
EMX-QM57
Intel®i7/i5 Processor Mini-ITX Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
2nd Ed –August 16, 2011

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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.
Notice
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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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 parts have been shipped:
1 x Intel i7/i5 Processor Mini-ITX Main board
1 x CD-ROM contains the followings:
User’s Manual in PDF file
Drivers
1 x COM1 Cable (9P/260mm)
1 x SATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power)
1 x SATA DATA Cable
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Startup Manual
1 x Cooler

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Specifications
System
CPU
Intel Core i7/i5 Mobile Processor
BIOS
AMI 8MB SPI BIOS”
System Chipset
Intel QM57/HM55 Chipset
I/O Chipset
Winbond W83667HG-A
Memory
2 x 204-pin SODIMM socket supports up to 8 GB Dual channel DDR3 1066/800
SDRAM
Watchdog Timer
Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step
H/W Status Monitor
Monitoring CPU temperature, voltage, and cooling fan status. Auto throttling
control when CPU overheats
Expansion Slots
1x PCI-E x16 (PEG & SDVO)
1x Mini PCI-E x1
S3
S3 Support
SmartFan Control
Yes
I/O
MIO
2 x COM(1F/1R) with power 4 x SATA/SATAII
1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI
1 x VGA 1 x LVDS
1 x LVDS backlight
USB
8 x USB 2.0 ports
DIO
8-bit General Purpose I/O for DI and DO
Display
Chipset
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Display Memory
Intel DVMT supports 1.7GB video memory
Resolution
2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp(@ 60Hz)
Dual Display
CRT + LVDS, CRT + Display Port ,CRT + HDMI
LVDS
Dual-channel 24-bit LVDS
Display Port
Support eDP Standard Version 1.1
HDMI
TI Level Shift SN75DP139RGZR
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC888 Audio Codec
5.1+2 CH. with two independent audio stream
Audio Interface
Mic in, Line in, Line out

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Ethernet
LAN1
Intel® 82577-LM Gigabit LAN
LAN2
Realtek RTL8111C PCI-E Gigabit LAN
Mechanical & Enviormental
Power Type
ATX
Operating Temperature
0~60°C (32~140°F)
Operating Humidity
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Size (L x W)
6.69" x 6.69" (170 mm x 170 mm)
Weight
0.88 lbs (0.4 Kg)

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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
CLRTC
Clear CMOS
Normal *
Clear CMOS

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Connectors
Label
Function
Note
AAFP1
Front Panel Audio
Connector
CHA_FAN
Chassis Fan Connector
CPU_FAN
CPU Fan Connector
SPDIF_OUT1
Digital Audio connector
F_PANEL1
System Panel
Connector
JDIO1
Digital I/O Connector
JBKL1
LCD Inverter Connector

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SPI1
SPI Connector
COM2
Serial Port Connector
USB56,
USB78
USB 2.0 Connector
JLVDS1
LVDS Connector