GIGAIPC mITX-Q170A User manual

Mini-ITX Motherboard mITX-Q170A (MDQ17BI)
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mITX-Q170A (MDQ17BI)
Mini-ITX Motherboard
User’s Manual 1st Ed

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2018. All rights are reserved. The
original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the
products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translat¬ed, or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written
permission of the original manufacturer. Information provided in
this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the
original manufacturer assumes no respon¬sibility for its use, or for any
in¬fringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its
use.
The material in this document is for product information only and
is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have
been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy,
GIGAIPC assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this
document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
GIGAIPC reserves the right to make changes in the product design
without notice to its users.

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Acknowledgement
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
• AMD® is trademark of Advanced Micro Devices.
• Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation
• Core, Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation
• ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
• IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.

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Packing List
Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items
have been shipped:
Item Quantity
mITX-Q170A MB 1
SATA power cable 1
I/O Bracket 1
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.

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About this Document
This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as
detailed descriptions and explanations on the product’s hardware
and software features (if any), its specifications, dimensions, jumper/
connector settings/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if
any), to facilitate users in setting up their product.
Users may refer to the GIGAIPC.com for the latest version of this
document.

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Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that
you keep this manual for future references
1. All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted.
2. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the
device.
3. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do
not place anything over the power cord.
4. Always completely disconnect the power before working on the
system’s hardware.
5. No connections should be made when the system is powered
as a sudden rush of power may damage sensitive electronic
components.
6. If the device is not to be used for a long time, disconnect it from
the power supply to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
7. Always disconnect this device from any AC supply before
cleaning.
8. While cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of liquid or spray
detergents.
9. Make sure the device is installed near a power outlet and is
easily accessible.
10. Keep this device away from humidity.
11. Place the device on a solid surface during installation to prevent
falls
12. Do not cover the openings on the device to ensure optimal heat
dissipation.

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13. Watch out for high temperatures when the system is running.
14. Do not touch the heat sink or heat spreader when the system is
running
15. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This could cause fire or
electric shock.
16. As most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical
charge, be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge
when installing the internal components. Use a grounding
wrist strap and contain all electronic components in any static-
shielded containers.
17. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our
service personnel:
i. Damaged power cord or plug
ii. Liquid intrusion to the device
iii. Exposure to moisture
iv. Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described
in this manual
v. The device is dropped or damaged
vi. Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device
18. DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT WITH TEMPERATURES BEYOND THE DEVICE’S
PERMITTED STORAGE TEMPERATURES (SEE CHAPTER 1) TO
PREVENT DAMAGE.

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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, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s
recycling or disposal directives.
Attention:
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée de façon incorrecte.
Ne la remplacer qu’avec le même modèle ou équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur. Recycler les batteries usées en accord avec les instructions du fabricant
et les directives gouvernementales de recyclage.

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China RoHS Requirements (CN)
产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量
GIGAIPC Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr(VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
印刷电路板
及其电
子组件
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外部信号
连接器
及线材
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
O：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在
SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。
X：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出
SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。
备注：此 产 品 所 标 示 之 环 保 使 用 期 限，系 指 在 一 般 正 常 使 用 状 况下。

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China RoHS Requirement (EN)
Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products
GIGAIPC Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane
Component
Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
Chromium
(Cr(VI))
Polybrominated
Biphenyls
(PBB)
Polybrominated
Diphenyl Ethers
(PBDE)
PCB & Other
Components O O O O O ○
Wires &
Connectors
for External
Connections
O O O O O O
O：The quantity of poisonous or hazardous substances or elements found in each
of the component's parts is below the SJ/T 11363-2006-stipulated requirement.
X: The quantity of poisonous or hazardous substances or elements found in at least
one of the component's parts is beyond the SJ/T 11363-2006-stipulated requirement.
Note: The Environment Friendly Use Period as labeled on this
product is applicable under normal usage only

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Table Contents
Mini-ITX Motherboard 1
User’s Manual 1st Ed 1
Copyright Notice .......................................................................... 2
Acknowledgement ....................................................................... 3
Packing List................................................................................... 4
About this Document ................................................................... 5
Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 6
FCC Statement.............................................................................. 8
China RoHS Requirements (CN).................................................... 9
China RoHS Requirement (EN) ................................................... 10
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications mITX-Q170A 13
1.1 Specifications ............................................................... 15
Chapter 2 – Hardware Information 17
2.1 Jumpers and Connectors ............................................. 18
2.2.1 AT_CN (AT/ATX power mode select jumper) ................ 21
2.2.2 Battery ......................................................................... 22
2.2.3 BKL_CN (Back light brightness control connector)....... 23
2.2.4 CLR_CMOS .................................................................. 24
2.2.5 COM2 (Serial Port header)............................................ 25
2.2.6 CPU_FAN (CPU fan connector) ..................................... 26
2.2.7 DC_IN (DC In JACK Connector) ..................................... 27
2.2.6 DC_IN2 (ATX 2x2 pin power connector)....................... 28
2.2.9 EDP (Embedded Display Port Connector)..................... 29

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2.2.6 F_Audio (Front audio header) ....................................... 30
2.2.11 F_USB 30 (USB 3.0 header) ........................................... 31
2.2.12 F_USB 20_1 (USB 2.0 header) ....................................... 32
2.2.13 F_USB 20_2 (USB 2.0 header) ...................................... 33
2.2.14 GPIO_CNT ................................................................... 34
2.2.15 JCOM11, JCOM21 (COM11 & COM21 RI# pin RI#/5V/12V
Select) ......................................................................... 35
2.2.16 JCOM12 (COM1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Select) .......... 36
2.2.17 JCOM22 (COM2 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Select) ......... 37
2.2.18 JRS21, JRS22, JRS23, JRS24 (RS21, RS22, RS23, RS24
select jumper for serial port) ....................................... 38
2.2.19 JRS 11-14 (RS11-14 select jumper for serial port) ....... 39
2.2.20 LSW (LVDS resolution jumper) ...................................... 40
2.2.21 LVDS (LVDS connector)...................................................41
2.2.22 SATAIII_0, SATAIII_1, SATAIII_2 (SATA 6GB/S Connector)
...................................................................................... 42
2.2.23 SATAPW_1, SATAPW_2 (SATA 6GB/S Power Connector)
...................................................................................... 43
2.2.24 SPK_OUT (Speaker out Connector)............................. 44
2.2.25 SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) ................................ 45
2.2.26 SYS_PANEL (Front Panel Header)................................ 46
2.2.27 TPM_LPC (Trusted Platform Module Connector)......... 47

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Mini-ITX Motherboard mITX-Q170A (MDQ17BI)
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Chapter 1 - Product Specifications
mITX-Q170A

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Mini-ITX Motherboard mITX-Q170A (MDQ17BI)
1.1 Specifications
Motherboard mITX-Q170A
Form Factor Mini-ITX
170W x 170D (mm)
CPU
Support for 6/7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/
Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/
Intel® Pentium®processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in
the LGA1151 package TDP under 65W
L3 cache varies with CPU
Socket 1 x LGA 1151
Chipset Intel® Q170 Express Chipset
Memory
2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of
system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 2666/2400 MHz memory modules
Ethernet 2 x GbE LAN ports (Intel® i219LM and Intel® i211AT)
Video
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support:
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30 Hz
1 x DP port, supporting a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@60 Hz
1 x eDP port, supporting a maximum resolution of
3840x2160@60 Hz
1 x LVDS port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920 x
1080@60Hz
Audio Realtek ALC269
High Definition Audio
Storage 3 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Raid Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/10/5
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot
1 x M.2 Slot 2242/2280 Storage SATA
1 x Mini PCIe (Full Size PCIe & USB)

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Motherboard mITX-Q170A
Internal I/O
1 x 4-pin ATX main power connector
3 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x System fan header
1 x Front panel header
1 x Front panel audio header
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x USB3.0 headers
1 x AT/ATX Mode jumper
1 x COM header (RS-232/422/485 and RI/5V/12V)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x GPIO (4 in/ 4 out)
1 x Backlight Control header
1 x LVDS/eDP connector (option)
1 x 2W Speaker out header
Rear I/O
3 x Audio jacks (Line in, Line out, Mic in)
1 x COM (RS-232/422/485 and RI/5V/12V)
1 x HDMI
1 x Display Port
1 x VGA
2 x RJ45
4 x USB3.0
1 x DC Jack (+12V/+19V/+24Vdc)
TPM 1 x TPM Header
OS Compatibility Windows 10 (x64)
Windows 7 (x64)
PSU Connectors 1 x DC-in (+12/+19/+24Vdc)
1 x 4-pin ATX power connector
Operating Properties
Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
Operating humidity: 0-90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -20°C to 70°C
Non-operating humidity: 0%-95% (non-condensing)
Packing Content
BOX Packing Capacity: 10pcs
Carton size: 460x345x203 (mm)
Content:
IO Shield x 1 (12AIO-MDH114-00R)
SATA Power cable x 1 (25CRI-200B02-K1R)
Order Information Motherboard: 9MDQ17BIMR-SI

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 – Hardware Information

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2.1 Jumpers and Connectors
No Code Description
1AT_CN AT/ATX power mode select jumper
2AUDIO Audio Line Out port
3BATTERY Battery cable connector
4BKL_CN Back light brightness control connector
5CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
6COM2 Serial port header
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
38
40
30
36
37
14
15
16
32
31
35
33
34
41
17
39
26
20
25
22
23
21
29
24
19
18
27
28
44
45
42
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No Code Description
7U1 Intel LGA1151 socket
8CPU_FAN CPU fan connector
9DC_IN DC In Jack
10 DC_IN2 ATX 2x2 pin power connector
11 HDMI_DP Display port & HDMI port
12 EDP Embedded Display Port connector
13 F_AUDIO Front audio header
14 FUSB30 USB 3.0 header
15 FUSB20_1 USB 2.0 header
16 FUSB20_2 USB 2.0 header
17 GPIO_CNT General Purpose input/output header
18 JCOM11 COM11 RI# pin RI#/5V/12V Select
19 JCOM12 COM1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Select
20 JCOM21 COM21 RI# pin RI#/5V/12V Select
21 JCOM22 COM2 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Select
22 JRS21 RS21 select jumper for serial port
23 JRS24 RS24 select jumper for serial port
24 JRS11-14 RS11-14 select jumper for serial port
25 JRS22 RS22 select jumper for serial port
26 JRS23 RS23 select jumper for serial port
27 LSW LVDS resolution jumper
28 LVDS LVDS connector
29 MINI_PCIE MINI PCIE connector

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No Code Description
30 PCIE16X PCIE x16 slot
31 SATAIII_0 SATA 6Gb/s connector
32 SATAIII_1 SATA 6Gb/s connector
33 SATAIII_2 SATA 6Gb/s connector
34 SATAPW_1 SATA 6Gb/s power connector
35 SATAPW_2 SATA 6Gb/s power connector
36 SODIMM1 DDR4 SO-DIMM slot#1
37 SODIMM2 DDR4 SO-DIMM slot#2
38 SPK_OUT Speaker out connector
39 SYS_FAN System fan connector
40 SYS_PANEL Front panel header
41 TPM_LPC TPM connector
42 USB30_LAN2 USB 3.0 ports + GbE LAN port
43 USB30_LAN1 USB 3.0 ports + GbE LAN port
44 VGA(Bottom) VGA port
45 COM1 (TOP) Serial port