Avalue Technology EPI-QM57 User manual

Part No. E2047382400R
EPI-QM57
Intel® Calpella EPIC Module with Intel® QM57
User’s Manual
1st Ed – 2 November 2010

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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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otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration
purposes only. 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
Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF Avalue Technology Inc.
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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
floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
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Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more
detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual
first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
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If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your
problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained
and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Avalue’s products. In
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
1.1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................9
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................9
1.3 Document Amendment History ...............................................................................10
1.4 Manual Objectives...................................................................................................11
1.5 System Specifications .............................................................................................12
1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram..................................................................14
2.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................16
2.2 Installation Procedure .............................................................................................17
2.2.1 Main Memory.................................................................................................................................. 18
2.3 Jumper and Connector List .....................................................................................20
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ...............................................................................22
2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)..................................................................................................................... 22
2.4.2 Serial port 1 - Ring, +5V, +12V power select (JRI1) ...................................................................... 22
2.4.3 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFP1) ........................................................................................ 23
2.4.4 Touch panel connector (JTOUCH_SEL1)...................................................................................... 24
2.4.5 AT/ATX mode select (PWR_MSEL1)............................................................................................. 24
2.4.6 Battery connector (BBAT1) ............................................................................................................ 25
2.4.7 Audio connector (CN1)................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.8 CPU fan / System fan connector (CPU_FAN1/ SYS_FAN1) ......................................................... 26
2.4.9 PS/2 keyboard & mouse connector (JKB/MS1) ............................................................................. 26
2.4.10 Primary IDE connector (IDE1) ................................................................................................... 27
2.4.11 Serial port 2 In RS-422/485 mode connector (J422/485) .......................................................... 28
2.4.12 HD power connector (HD_PWR) ............................................................................................... 28
2.4.13 LCD Inverter Connector 1/ 2 (JBKL1/ JBKL2) ........................................................................... 29
2.4.13.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL1)......................................................................29
2.4.14 5VSB connector in ATX (PWR_SB1) ........................................................................................ 30
2.4.15 Serial port 1/ 2 connector (JCOM1/ JCOM2)............................................................................. 30
2.4.16 IrDA connector (JIR1) ................................................................................................................ 31
2.4.17 Touch panel connector (JTOUCH1) .......................................................................................... 32
2.4.18 General purpose I/O connector (JDIO1).................................................................................... 33
2.4.19 For Express Card Daughter Board Use (JEXP1) ...................................................................... 34
2.4.20 Power connector (POWCON1).................................................................................................. 34
2.4.21 SPI connector (JSPI1) ............................................................................................................... 35
2.4.22 USB connector 4&5/ 6&7 (JUSB1/ JUSB2) ............................................................................... 35
2.4.23 LVDS connector (JLVDS1) ........................................................................................................ 36
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................38
3.2 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................38

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3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................39
3.4 Getting Help ............................................................................................................40
3.5 In Case of Problems................................................................................................40
3.6 BIOS setup..............................................................................................................41
3.5.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 41
3.5.1.1 System Language.................................................................................................................................41
3.5.1.2 System Date .........................................................................................................................................41
3.5.1.3 System Time ........................................................................................................................................42
3.5.2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................................. 42
3.5.2.1 PCI subsystem Settings........................................................................................................................43
3.5.2.2 ACPI Settings.......................................................................................................................................45
3.5.2.3 CPU Configuration ..............................................................................................................................46
3.5.2.4 SATA Configuration............................................................................................................................47
3.5.2.5 Thermal Configuration.........................................................................................................................48
3.5.2.6 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion................................................................................................................49
3.5.2.7 Intel TDT (AT-p) Configuration..........................................................................................................51
3.5.2.8 Intel TXT (LT) Configuration..............................................................................................................52
3.5.2.9 USB Configuration ..............................................................................................................................52
3.5.2.9.1 Legacy USB support............................................................................................................................53
3.5.2.9.2 ECHI hand-off......................................................................................................................................53
3.5.2.9.3 Device Reset timeout ...........................................................................................................................53
3.5.2.9.4 Mass Storage Devices..........................................................................................................................53
3.5.2.10 H/W Monitor........................................................................................................................................53
3.5.2.11 Super IO Configuration........................................................................................................................54
3.5.2.12.1 Serial Port 0 Configuration..............................................................................................................55
3.5.2.12.2 Serial Port 1 Configuration..............................................................................................................56
3.5.2.12 Intelligent Power Sharing.....................................................................................................................57
3.5.2.13 AMT Configuration .............................................................................................................................58
3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................................................... 59
3.5.3.1 North Bridge ........................................................................................................................................60
3.5.3.2 South Bridge ........................................................................................................................................61
3.5.3.3 ME Subsystem .....................................................................................................................................64
3.5.4 Boot ................................................................................................................................................ 65
3.5.5 Security .......................................................................................................................................... 66
3.5.5.1 Administrator Password.......................................................................................................................66
3.5.5.2 User Password......................................................................................................................................66
3.5.6 Save & Exit..................................................................................................................................... 67
3.5.6.1 Save changes and exit ..........................................................................................................................67
3.5.6.2 Discard Changes and Exit....................................................................................................................68
3.5.6.3 Save changes and Reset .......................................................................................................................68

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3.5.6.4 Discard Changes and Reset..................................................................................................................69
3.5.6.5 Save changes........................................................................................................................................69
3.5.6.6 Discard Changes ..................................................................................................................................70
3.5.6.7 Restore Defaults...................................................................................................................................70
3.5.6.8 Save as User Defaults...........................................................................................................................71
3.5.6.9 Restore User Defaults ..........................................................................................................................71
4.1 Install Chipset Driver (For Intel QM57)....................................................................73
4.2 Install Display Driver (For Intel QM57) ....................................................................74
4.3 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC883) ..............................................................75
4.4 Install Ethernet Driver (For Intel 82574L/ 82577LM) ...............................................76

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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:
z1 x Quick Installation Guide for EPI-QM57
z1 x Cable set contains the followings:
—1 x IDE HDD cable (44-pin, pitch 2.0mm)
—1 x COM port cable (20-pin to 2 x DB9(M))
—1 x Serial ATA cable (7-pin, standard)
—1 x Serial ATA power cable

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision Date Comment
1st July 2010 Initial Release

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in detail the Avalue Technology EPI-QM57 Single Board.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface
with EPI-QM57 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that
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 of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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1.5 System Specifications
System
CPU
Onboard LV Intel® Core™ i7-620LE or ULV Intel® Core™ i7-620UE
Processor
BIOS AMI 64Mbit Flash BIOS
System Chipset Intel® QM57
I/O Chip Winbond W83627DHG-P
System Memory One 204-pin SODIMM Socket Supports up to 4GB DDR3 800/ 1066 SDRAM
SSD One CompactFlash Type I/II Socket
Watchdog Timer Reset: 1sec. ~ 65535min. and 1sec. or 1min./step
Expansion One Express Card/ 34mm Slot (Optional)
I/O
MIO 1 x EIDE, 4 x SATA, 1 x KB & Mouse, 1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232/ 422/ 485
IrDA 115Kbps, IrDA 1.0 Compliant
USB 8 x USB 2.0
DIO 8-bit GPI, 8-bit GPO
Display
Chipset Intel® QM57
Resolution
DVI Mode: 1920 x 1536 @ 75Hz (DVI-I)
LCD/ Simultaneous Mode : 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz
Multiple Display DVI + LVDS
LVDS Dual-channel 18/ 24-bit LVDS
DVI DVI-I Chrontel CH7318B
Built-In Touch Screen(Optional)
Chipset PenMount 6000
Touch Screen Interface
With 9-pin 2.0mm Box Header (Can be Selected to Support 4/ 5/ 8-wire Touch
Screen)
Audio
AC97 Codec Realtek ALC883 Supports 5.1-CH Audio
Audio Interface Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out

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Ethernet
LAN 1 x Intel® 82577LM (Gigabit PHY)
1 x Intel® 82574L
Ethernet Interface 1000 Base-Tx Gigabit Ethernet Compatible
Mechanical & Environmental
Power Requirement +12V
ACPI Single Power ATX Support S0, S3, S4, S5
ACPI 1.0b and 2.0 Compliant
Power Type AT/ ATX
Operation Temperature 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 90% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Size ( L x W ) 4.5" x 6.5" (115mm x 165mm)
Weight 0.4lbs (0.18kg)

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1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EPI-QM57.

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Installation Procedure
This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system.
1. Turn off the power supply.
2. Insert the SODIMM module (be careful with the orientation).
3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat
panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change CMOS settings to support
flat panel.
4. Connect power supply to the board via the ATXPWR.
5. Turn on the power.
6. nter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the “LOAD BIOS
DEFAULTS” feature. The Integrated Peripheral Setup and the Standard CMOS Setup
Window must be entered and configured correctly to match the particular system
configuration.
7. If TFT panel display is to be utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before
connecting the display cable and turning on the power.
Note: Make sure the heat sink and the CPU top surface are in total contact to
avoid CPU overheating problem that would cause the system to hang or
unstable

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2.2.1 Main Memory
EPI-QM57 provides one 204-pin SODIMM non-ECC socket support up to DDR3 800/ 1066
SDRAM. The total maximum memory size is 4GB.
(Rear side)
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing SODIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both the board and the components.
•Locate the SODIMM socket on the board.
•Hold two edges of the SODIMM module carefully. Keep away of touching its
connectors.
•Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
•Firmly press the modules into the socket automatically snaps into the mounting notch.
Do not force the SODIMM module in with extra force as the SODIMM module only fit
in one direction.
SODIMM
Mounting Notch Notch Key

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•To remove the SODIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the SODIMM module.
Note:
(1) Please do not change any DDR3 SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase
your system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance.
(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or
optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.
Ejector
204-pin DDR3 SODIMM

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2.3 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
JBAT1 Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
JFP1 Miscellaneous setting connector 6 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm
JRI1 Serial port 1 - Ring, +5V, +12V power
select 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
JTOUCH_SEL1 Touch panel connector 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
PWR_MSEL1 AT/ATX mode select 2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0mm