IBASE Technology MB966 User manual

MB966
Intel®Xeon®/ Core™ i3/i5/i7
Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 0.1

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................1
Specifications......................................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations.......................................................6
Installing the CPU...............................................................7
Installing the Memory.........................................................8
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................9
Connectors on MB966 ......................................................13
BIOS Setup.......................................................21
Drivers Installation......................................45

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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Specifications
Product Name MB966
Processor
Support for Intel
®
Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors which
fall within mainstream TDP envelope, up to 95W TDP.
Support for the following Intel®technologies:
•Turbo Boost
•Intel®64 (64-bit extensions)
•XD (Execution Disable Bit)
•Hyper-Threading
•VT-d (Intel®Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O)
•TXT (Trusted Execution Technology)
Processor
Speed
•Intel® Xeon X3450, X3430
•Intel® Core i7-860
•Intel® Core i5-750, i5-660
•Intel® Core i3-540
•Intel® Pentium® Processor G6950
CPU VRD Appropriate VRD for Lynnfield and Clarkdale
Chipset Intel®3450 PCH chip (single chip w/o ICH)
BIOS AMI BIOS
Memory
•Dual channel DDR3 up to 1333MHz
•Unbuffered with ECC or Unbuffered & non-ECC
•Four DIMM sockets for max. 16GB memory
Video •Intel® chipset GMA graphics
Network
Controller
•MGN1: Intel®Nineveh Gigabit PHY (82578DM) w/ AMT
support
•LAN1~6: Intel®82574L Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Supports SNMP, PXE & Wake-on-LAN
Network Bypass
•Supports two bypass segments
•Control by GPIO / Watchdog / Electrical Disconnect
(Power Off)
SATA II Intel® 3450 built-in SATA II controller (3.0Gb/sec),
3 ports
Compact Flash ACARD ARC772 SATA II to PATA for CF Flash type II

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USB
Intel® 3450 built-in High Speed USB host controller, use 4
ports:
•2-port at front panel
•2-port USB by box header 2x5
LPC I/O
Winbond W83627DHG:
•COM1 by pin header 1x8
•KB/Mouse by pin header 1x6
•Hardware monitor
(3 thermal inputs, 4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 Fan
headers)
RTC Intel® 3450 built-in RTC with on-board lithium battery &
holder
Expansion Two PCI-e x8 (Golden Finger)
One Type II CF (Internal socket)
Front Panel
LEDs and LCD
Display
Status LED function as follows:
#1 LED: System Power (Green = on, Unpowered = off)
#2 LED: Status (Yellow = define by S/W)
#3 LED: Alarm (Red = Alarm)
Front Panel LED
& LCD &
Connector
•One Dual layer USB type A connector
•One RJ-45 for Management port
•Six RJ-45 with Link/Act, Speed LED for 10/100/1000M
Ethernet
•Three status LED
Fan Connector
•4 pins pin-header x1 for CPU fan (near CPU w/
tachometer sense)
•4 pins pin-header x4 for System fan (near rear side)
Power
Connector Supports 24pins + 8pins
Power
Management
ACPI compliant – 5 levels: Full-on (S0) / Stop Grant (S1) /
Suspend to Disk (S4) / Soft-off (S5)
Watchdog Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
TPM Winbond WPCT200 TPM1.2 controller x1 for Trust Platform
1.2
RoHS Compliant Yes
MTBF 100,000
Board Size 8.11” x 14” (206 x 355.6 mm)

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Checklist
Your MB966 package should include the items listed below.
•The MB966 motherboard
•This User’s Manual

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Board Dimensions
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MB966 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU..................................................................................7
Installing the Memory............................................................................8
Setting the Jumpers................................................................................9
Connectors on MB966.........................................................................13

INSTALLATIONS
Installing the CPU
The MB966 board supports an LGA1156 Socket (shown below) for
Intel Clarkdale processors.
To install the CPU, unlock first the socket by pressing the lever
sideways, then lift it up to a 90-degree. Then, position the CPU above the
socket such that the CPU corner aligns with the gold triangle matching
the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket and push down the lever to secure the CPU. Then, install the heat
sink and fan.
NOTE: Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.
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Installing the Memory
The MB966 board supports four DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 16GB in DDR3 DIMM memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR3 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR3 module in place when the DDR3
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR3 module, press the clips with both hands.
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DDR3 Module
Lock
Lock Lock
Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MB966 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on MB966 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MB966 .............................................................. 10
Jumper Settings on MB966................................................................. 11
JP1: TPM Enable/Disable Setting ....................................................... 11
JP2, JP3: Watchdog Timer & CN11~CN14 LAN Bypass Settings .... 11
JP4: Clear CMOS Contents................................................................. 12
JP5: ME (Intel®Management Engine)Enable/Disable....................... 12
JP7: PCIE1 & PCIE2 Golden Finger PCIe Configuration .................. 12

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Jumper Locations on MB966
JP1: TPM Enable/Disable Setting
JP2, JP3: Watchdog Timer & CN11~CN14 LAN Bypass Settings
JP4: Clear CMOS Contents
JP5: ME (Intel®Management Engine)Enable/Disable
JP7: PCIE1 & PCIE2 Golden Finger PCIe Configuration
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Jumper Settings on MB966
JP1: TPM Enable/Disable Setting
JP1 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Enable
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Disable
JP2, JP3: Watchdog Timer & CN11~CN14 LAN Bypass
Settings
JP2, JP3 Setting Function
JP3 Pin 1-2 Open
& 3-4 Closed
JP2 Pin 1-2 Closed
System will bypass LANs &
Reboot upon the time out of
watchdog timer.
(DEFAULT)
JP3 Pin 1-2 & 3-4
Open
JP2 Pin 1-2 Closed
System will bypass LANs
upon the time out of
watchdog timer.
JP3 Pin 1-2 & 3-4
Open
JP2 Pin 2-3 Closed
System LANs bypass
function controlled by SIO
GPIO23.
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JP4: Clear CMOS Contents
Use JP4 to clear the CMOS contents. Note that the ATX-power
connector should be disconnected from the board before clearing
CMOS.
JP4 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Clear CMOS
JP5: ME (Intel®ManagementEngine)Enable/Disable
JP5 Setting Function
Open Enable
Short/Closed Disable
JP7: PCIE1 & PCIE2 Golden Finger PCIe Configuration
JP7 Setting Function Remarks
Open Combine to 1x16 For CPU with Integrated
Graphic support
Short/Closed Separate to2x8 Default for CPU without
Integrated Graphic support
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Connectors on MB966
Connector Locations on MB966 ......................................................... 14
Connector Locations on MB966 ......................................................... 14
USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MB966) and USB1/2 Ports........... 15
ATX1: 24-pin ATX Power Connector ................................................ 15
ATX_12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector........................................... 15
DIMM1, DIMM2: Channel A DDR3 Socket...................................... 15
DIMM3, DIMM4: Channel B DDR3 Socket...................................... 15
FAN1/2/3/4: System Fan Power Connectors....................................... 16
CN1: Front Side Bridge Board to ID370............................................. 16
CN2: Slim Type II Compact Flash Connector..................................... 16
CN3: COM1 Serial Port ...................................................................... 17
J8: COM2 Serial Port .......................................................................... 17
CN4: USB Connector.......................................................................... 17
J3: USB Header................................................................................... 17
CN5: SGPIO Connector...................................................................... 17
CN6, CN9, CN11, CN12, CN13, CN14, CN15, CN16: LAN RJ-45.. 18
CN7, CN8, CN9, CN10: SATA HDD Connector............................... 18
J1: LPC Debug Port (Factory use only)............................................... 18
J4: PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector................................................... 18
J5: SPI Debug Port (Factory use only)................................................ 18
J6: Mini-Card Connector..................................................................... 18
J7: VGA Box Header........................................................................... 19
J14~J15: Power Output Connector...................................................... 19

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Connector Locations on MB966
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USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MB966) and USB1/2 Ports
ATX1: 24-pin ATX Power Connector
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
3.3V 13 1 3.3V
-12V 14 2 3.3V
Ground 15 3 Ground
PS-ON 16 4 +5V
Ground 17 5 Ground
Ground 18 6 +5V
Ground 19 7 Ground
-5V 20 8 Power good
+5V 21 9 5VSB
+5V 22 10 +12V
+5V 23 11 +12V
Ground 24 12 +3.3V
ATX_12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
+12V 5 1 Ground
+12V 6 2 Ground
+12V 7 3 Ground
+12V 8 4 Ground
DIMM1, DIMM2: Channel A DDR3 Socket
DIMM1 and DIMM2 are the first-channel DDR3 sockets.
DIMM3, DIMM4: Channel B DDR3 Socket
DIMM3 and DIMM4 are the second-channel DDR3 sockets.
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FAN1/2/3/4: System Fan Power Connectors
FAN1/2/3/4 are 4-pin headers for system fan power. The fan must be a
12V fan.
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
4 Control
CN1: Front Side Bridge Board to ID370
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
PWR-SW 1 2 GND
Reset-SW 3 4 GND
Speaker 5 6 VCC
VCC 7 8 VCC
GND (Power) 9 10 Pull up to VCC
HDD LED 11 12 Pull up to VCC
RELAY LED 13 14 Pull up to VCC
GND 15 16 GND
GND 17 18 GND
GPO0 19 20 GPI0
GPO1 21 22 GPI1
GPO2 23 24 GPI2
GPO3 25 26 GPI3
GPO4 27 28 GPI4
GPO5 29 30 GPI5
GPO6 31 32 GPI6
GPO7 33 34 GPI7
VCC 35 36 VCC
GPIO31 37 38 GPIO56
GPIO46 39 40 GPIO57
GPIO47 41 42 GPIO73
VCC3 43 44 VCC3
CN2: Slim Type II Compact Flash Connector
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