Contec GMB-AQ675-LLVA User manual

30GS0900009A09
GMB-AQ675-LLVA
Intel® Q67 with Core™ i7/ i5 /i3 ATX Motherboard
User’s Manual
Ver. 1.0

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Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................................4
About this guide....................................................................................................................5
Typography ...........................................................................................................................6
Packing List...........................................................................................................................7
Revision History....................................................................................................................8
Specifications Summary ......................................................................................................9
Block Diagram.....................................................................................................................10
Chapter 1 - Product Introduction.......................................................................................11
Chapter 1 - Product Introduction.......................................................................................12
1.1 Product highlights.......................................................................................................12
1.2 Before you Proceed ...................................................................................................14
1.3 Motherboard Overview...............................................................................................15
1.3.2 Screw Holes........................................................................................................................................... 15
1.3.3 Motherboard Layout............................................................................................................................... 16
1.3.4 Layout Content List................................................................................................................................ 16
1.3.5 Internal Connector.................................................................................................................................. 17
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)...................................................................................18
1.4.1 Installing the CPU .................................................................................................................................. 19
1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan..................................................................................................... 21
1.5 System Memory.........................................................................................................24
1.5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 24
1.5.2 Memory Configurations.......................................................................................................................... 25
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................................................................................................... 25
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................................................................................................. 26
1.6 Expansion Card..........................................................................................................27
1.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card ................................................................................................................. 27
1.6.2 Configuring an Expansion Card............................................................................................................. 27
1.6.3 PCI Express x16 slot.............................................................................................................................. 27
1.6.4 PCI Express x 4 slot............................................................................................................................... 28
1.6.5 PCI Express x 1 slot............................................................................................................................... 28
1.6.6 PCI slot................................................................................................................................................... 28
1.7 Jumpers .....................................................................................................................29
1.7.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1)........................................................................................................................... 29
1.7.2 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (PSON1)................................................................................................... 30
1.8 Connectors.................................................................................................................30
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors........................................................................................................................... 30
1.8.2 CPU and System fan connectors (FAN 1, FAN2, FAN 3)...................................................................... 31

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1.8.3 System Panel (F_PANEL)......................................................................................................................32
1.8.4 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1)....................................................................................................33
1.8.5 Serial Port connectors (COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6).........................................................................33
1.8.6 Digital IO Connector (JDIO1) .................................................................................................................34
1.8.7 Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector (FPAAUD1) ..................................................................................34
1.8.8 Internal KB/MS connector (KBMS2).......................................................................................................34
1.8.9 Digital Audio connector (SPDIF_OUT)...................................................................................................35
1.8.10 TPM Connector (TPM).........................................................................................................................35
1.8.11 Serial ATA 3.0 Connector (SATA1, SATA2)........................................................................................35
1.8.12 Serial ATA II Connector (SATA3 , SATA4 , SATA5, SATA6 ) .............................................................36
1.8.12 USB connectors (USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112,).....................................................................36
Chapter 2 - BIOS Setup ......................................................................................................38
2.1 BIOS Setup Program .................................................................................................38
2.1.1 Legend Box ............................................................................................................................................39
2.1.2 List Box...................................................................................................................................................39
2.1.3 Sub-menu...............................................................................................................................................39
2.2 BIOS Menu Screen....................................................................................................40
2.3 Main Setup.................................................................................................................41
2.4 Advanced BIOS Setup ...............................................................................................42
2.4.1 PCI Subsystem Setting ..........................................................................................................................42
2.4.2 ACPI Settings.........................................................................................................................................46
2.4.3 Trusted computing..................................................................................................................................47
TPM configuration ...........................................................................................................................................47
2.4.4 CPU configuration ..................................................................................................................................48
2.4.5 SATA Configuration................................................................................................................................50
2.4.6 Intel IGO SWSCI OpRegion...................................................................................................................51
2.4.7 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration....................................................................................................................52
2.4.8 USB Configuration..................................................................................................................................53
2.4.9 AMT Configuration .................................................................................................................................54
2.4.10 Super IO Configuration.........................................................................................................................55
2.4.11 Hardware Monitor.................................................................................................................................65
2.5 Chipset.......................................................................................................................66
2.5.1 North Bridge ...........................................................................................................................................67
2.5.2 South Bridge...........................................................................................................................................69
2.5.3 ME Subsystem .......................................................................................................................................73
2.6 Boot............................................................................................................................74
2.7 Security......................................................................................................................76
2.8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................................77

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Safety Information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.

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Safety Declaration
This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual,
please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the
following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Contec website:
http://www.Contec.com
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may
have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text
Indicates a menu or an item to select
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5P800VM.ROM

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Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials
have been shipped:
1 x GMB-AQ675-LLVA ATX Main board
1 x DVD-ROM contains OS drivers
2 x COM cable
2 x SATA cable
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Startup Manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your
retailer.

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Revision History
Revision
Revision History
Date
V 1.0
First release version for PCB R10
August , 2011

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Specifications Summary
Specifications
System
CPU
Intel LGA1155 socket supports Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3 CPU
BIOS
AMI 16Mb SPI
System Chipset
Intel® Q67
I/O Chipset
Nuvoton NCT6776F
Memory
Four 240-pin UDIMM sockets support up to 16GB dual channel DDR3 1066/
1333 SDRAM
Watchdog Timer
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.
Expansion Slots
1 PCI-E x 16, 1 PCI-E x 4, 1 PCI-E x 1, 4 PCI
Power State
S1, S3, S4, S5
Wake up on LAN or Ring
LAN (WOL) and Ring (WO)
Smart Fan Control
Yes
Smart Fan Control
Supports 3 modes (Silent/Optimal/Performance)
I/O
MIO
6 COM RS-232, 2 SATA 3.0, 4 SATA II, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 1 PS/2
Keyboard, 1 PS/2 Mouse
USB
12 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 8 Internal)
GPIO
8-bit
Display
Chipset
Intel® GMA HD 2000/ 3000 supports DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.0
Display Memory
Shared Memory, up to 1GB
Dual Display
VGA + HDMI
VGA
Onboard, supports max resolution 2048 x 1536 (@60Hz)
HDMI
Onboard HDMI 1.3, supports max resolution 1920 x 1080 (@60Hz)
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC892, 5.1 Channel HD Audio
Audio Interface
Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in, S/PDIF, Front Audio Header
Ethernet
LAN1
Intel 82579LM
LAN2
Intel 82583V
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Block Diagram

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Product
Introduction
This chapter describes the
motherboard features and the
new technologies it supports.

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Chapter 1 - Product Introduction
1.1Product highlights
1.1.1 Product Overview
Supports latest Intel LGA 1155 CPU-socket interface processor, the 2nd Generation Intel®
Core i3, i5, i7 desktop processors which are built on 32 nm technologies to provide smart
performance and responsiveness on executing tasks, It combines the CPU and GPU to offer
fantastic HD media and graphics, especially on 3D gaming experience. Doubles the
bandwidth of your system memory up to 21GB/s and pumps up the system performance at
lower power.
DMI (Direct Media Interface ) architecture connects between the processor and chipset at
5.0GT/s which twice the speed of previous version. The exceptionally increased interconnect
bit rate from 2.5GT/s up to 5.0GT/s would effectively eliminates the bottle neck of the system
performance and brings the most terrific computing experience from the present to the future.
Doubles the transfer speed of SATA 3G, running at speed up to 6.0Gb/s, and can connect
with any other SATA 3.0Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s devices for backward compatibility.
Supports RAID 0(Striped disk array), RAID 1(Mirroring disk array), RAID 5(Block Interleaved
Distributed Parity), RAID 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors). Provides users the performance and
protection. Integrated 5.1-channel HD Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi-channel
audio and bringing you the experience of home theater-quality sound. Delivers transfer speed
ten times faster than conventional 10/ 100 Ethernet connections, supporting a high transfer
rate up to Gigabit/s. Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for
handing large amount of data such as video, audio, and voice.
Choose an environment-friendly, fully RoHS-compliant product as the foundation for keeping
harmful substances out of our ecosystem.
1.1.2 Platform Features and Benefits
•Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) with enhanced operating modes to enable
excellent graphics performance in power and cost sensitive embedded applications
•DirectX® 10.1 & Open GL 3.0 let you enjoy awesome graphics performance, stunning 3D
visual effect and dynamic interactivity
•Memory support, integrated low voltage DDR3 memory controller
•Operating system support:
- Microsoft
-WindRiver
-Redhat

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-Novell
-Green Hills
-QNX
-LinuxWorks
1.1.3 Key Architecture Features
•Supports Intel LGA 1155 CPU, the 2nd Generation Intel® Core i3, i5, i7 desktop processors.
-32nm monolithic die
-Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) & memory controller
-4 &2 Cores, up to 6MB LLC
-HW accelerated video CODECs
- Compatible with high speed DDR3-1333
-PCIe* (CPU): Gen 2.0, 5GT/s, up to 20 lanes (4 ctls)**
-TDP: 17W-45W (Low Power), 65W-95W (Scalable)
•Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
-More efficient power sharing between CPU and Graphics
•Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
•Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel® AVX)
•Intel® AES-New Instructions
•Integrated Display Interfaces
- Dual Independent Display Support
- HDMI
- Analog VGA
•Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000
- DirectX® 10.1
- Improved realism for DX 3D applications. Improved rendering.
- OpenGL 3.0
- Improved realism for OGL 3D based application
- UVD (Unified Video Decoder) 2.01
Hardware decode of most common HD codecs (MPEG-2, H.264/AVC MPEG-4 and
VC-1)
- Supports ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology2
•Intel Quick Sync Video
- Enables faster and higher quality video editing, recording and sharing
• I/O
- PCI Express® x 16 Gen 2 5GT/s
- PCI Express® x 4Gen 2 5GT/s
- PCI Express® x 1Gen 2 5GT/s
- PCI 2.3 interface
- Six SATA ports (2 port of Gen 2.0 and 4 ports of Gen 3.0) support RAID 0,1, 5, 10

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- Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller (GbE MAC)
IPv4 and IPv6 Checksum Offload
- High Definition Audio
- USB: Gen 2.0, up to 14 ports
- SMBus 2.0
- LPC Bus
Supports SPI devices
- Hardware Monitor
Fan control (Voltage, Temp)
Watchdog timer
1.2Before you Proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on
them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
anti-static pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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1.3Motherboard Overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
1.3.1 Placement Direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.3.2 Screw Holes
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the
chassis.

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1.3.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3.4 Layout Content List
Slots & socket
Label
Function
Note
Page
LGA1155
LGA1155 socket
19
DIMMA1
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot A1
24
DIMMA2
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot A2
24
DIMMB1
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot B1
24
DIMMB2
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot B2
24
PCIEX16
PCI-e x16 Slot
27
PCIEX4
PCI-e x4 Slot
28
PCIEX1
PCI-e x1 Slot
28
PCIEX1
PCI Slot
28

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Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
Page
JCMOS1
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
29
PSON1
AT/ATX Mode Select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
30
Rear Panel Connector
Label
Function
Note
Page
KBMS
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
6-pin Mini-Din
30
COM1
COM1 Connector
D-sub 9-pin, male
30
COM2
COM2 Connector
D-sub 9-pin, male
30
VGA1
VGA Port
D-sub 15-pin, female
30
HDMI1
HDMI Port
HDMI 1.3 19-pin
30
LAN1USB12
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1
USB 2.0 Connector x 2
30
LAN2USB34
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1
USB 2.0 Connector x 2
30
Audio1
Audio Line-In , Line-Out , Mic.-In
5.1 Channel Audio I/O (3
jacks)
30
1.3.5 Internal Connector
Internal Connector
Label
Function
Note
Page
FAN1
CPU Fan Connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
31
FAN2
System Fan Connector
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
31
FAN3
Chassis Fan Connector
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
31
F_PANEL
Intel Front Panel connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
32
EATXPWR1
ATX power connectors
10 x 2 header
33
COM3~ 6
Serial Port Connector * 4
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
33
JDIO1
Digital I/O Connector
6 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
34
FPAUD1
Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
34
KBMS2
PS2 Keyboard & mouse connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
34
SPDIF_OUT1
Digital Audio connector
4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
35
TPM
TPM Connector
10 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
35
SATA1, 2
SATA3.0 Data Connector * 6
7P Male connector
35
SATA3 ~ 6
SATA II Data Connector * 6
7P Male connector
36
USB56
USB78
USB910
USB1112
USB Connector * 8
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
36

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1.4Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®
Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processor in the 1155-land package.
Your boxed Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor package
should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and
heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match
the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap
is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.
CONTEC will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is
shipment/transit-related.
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. CONTEC will
process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only
if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you install
motherboard to the chassis.

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1.4.1 Installing the CPU
1.
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5.
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A
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