IBASE Technology MB990 User manual

MB990
Intel ®6th Generation Core Q170 PCH
ATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................. 1
Product Description............................................................1
Checklist.............................................................................2
MB990 Specifications........................................................3
Board Dimensions..............................................................5
Installations............................................................. 6
Installing the CPU ..............................................................7
Installing the Memory.........................................................8
Setting the Jumpers.............................................................9
Connectors on MB990 .....................................................15
BIOS Setup.............................................................27
BIOS Introduction....................................................................28
BIOS Setup...............................................................................28
Advanced Settings.....................................................................30
CSM Configuration...................................................................37
Chipset Settings........................................................................41
Security Settings.......................................................................44
Boot Settings............................................................................45
Save & Exit Settings................................................................. 46
Drivers Installation.................................................47
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................48
VGA Drivers Installation..................................................50
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation ..............................53
LAN Drivers Installation ..................................................55
Intel® Management Engine Interface ...............................58
Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers....................................................60
Appendix ................................................................63
A. I/O Port Address Map..................................................63
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................64
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration...................................65

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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The MB990 ATX motherboard is based on the latest Intel®Q170 chipset.
The platform supports 6th Generation Intel®Core processor family with
LGA1151 packing and features an integrated dual-channel DDR4
memory controller as well as a graphics core.
The latest Intel®processors provide advanced performance in both
computing and graphics quality. This meets the requirement of customers
in the gaming, POS, digital signage and server market segment.
The MB990 Q170 platform is made with 14-nanometer technology that
supports Intel’s first processor architecture to unite the CPU and the
graphics core on the transistor level. The MB990 ATX board utilizes the
dramatic increase in performance provided this Intel’s latest cutting-edge
technology. Measuring 305mm x 244mm, the MB990 offers fast 6Gbps
SATAsupport (6 ports), USB3.0 (10 ports) and interfaces for DVI-D,
HDMI and DP displays. MB990VF features Intel®Active Management
Technology 11.0.
MB990 FEATURES:
•Supports Intel®6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 QC/DC desktop
processors
•Four DDR4 DIMM, 2133MHz, Max. 64GB memory
•Dual Intel® PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
•Integrated Graphics for DVI-D/DP/HDMI displays
•6x SATA 3.0, 14x USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (10 ports),
6x COM, Watchdog timer
•1x PCI-E (x16), 1x PCI-E (x8), 1x PCI-E (x4), 1x PCI-E(x4).
•3x PCI
•Optional AMT (MB990VF only)

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Checklist
Your MB990 package should include the items listed below.
•The MB990 ATX motherboard
•This User’s Manual
•1 DVD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•Serial ATA cable
•COM ports cable
•I/O shield

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MB990 Specifications
Product Name
MB990
Form Factor
ATX
CPU Type
- Intel®6th Generation Core processors (14nm monolithic)
- TDP = 35W/65W/ (4+2) ; 35W/65W (2+2)
- Package =37.5 mm x 37.5 mm x 4.4 mm
CPU Speed
TBD
Cache Size
Up to 8MB
CPU Socket
LGA1151(Socket H4)
Chipset
Intel®PCH-H, Q170 (MB990VF) /H170 (MB990EF) PCH
Package = FCBGA 23 mm x 23 mm x 0.5 mm
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Memory
Intel® 6th Generation Core processors integrated memory
controller
- DDR4-2133 MHz @ 1.2V
- UDIMM@288-pin x 4, Max. = 64GB
VGA
Intel® 6th Generation Core processor integrated HD Gfx,
Supports 3 independent displays
-DisplayPort x 1 (DP++, Thru port B, support DP1.3)
**Resolution up to 4096x2304 @ 60 Hz**
-HDMI X 1 (Thru port C, support HDMI 2.0)
** Resolution up to 4096x2304 @ 60 Hz**
-DVI-D x 1 (Thru port D, with level shifter ASM1442K)
** Resolution up to 4096x2304 @ 30 Hz**
LAN
1. Intel® Jacksonville I219LM(MB990VF)/I219V(MB990EF)
GbE PHY 6mm x 6mm, QFN48
2. Intel® Pearsonville I211AT as 2
nd
GbE
USB
Intel®Q170 /H170 PCH integrated USB controller;
USB 3.0 host controller, support 10 ports
-6 ports in the rear panel
-4 ports thru onboard box headers x 2 (MB990VF) / x 1(MB990EF)
USB 2.0 host controller , support 4 ports
-4 ports via onboard pin header (2.54mm pitch)
Serial ATA
Intel® Q170 PCH built-in SATA controller, supports total 6 ports
6 x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps
Storage Device
N/A
Audio
Intel®Q170 PCH built-in High Definition Audio controller + Realtek
ALC892 w/ 7.1 channels
Super I/O
(LPC)
Fintek F81866AD-I (128-pin LQFP [14mm x 14 mm])
COM #1 (RS232/422/485) for jumper-less
Support ring-in with power @500 mA (selectable for 5V or 12V)
COM #2 (RS232 only) supports ring-in with power @500 mA
(selectable for 5V or 12V)
COM #3~COM #6 (RS232 only)
Hardware Monitor
- CPU FAN x 1 (PWM Fan type, 4-pin connector)
- SYS FAN x 2 (DC Fan type, 3-pin connector)
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
IAMT 11.0
Intel®Q170 PCH built-in
TPM 1.2
[For MB990VF only]
Infineon SLB9660**Meet FIPS 140-2 certification**

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Expansion Slots
- PCIe (16x) x1 [Gen 3.0 PEG] From CPU
- PCIe (1x) x 1(Gen 3.0)
- PCIe (1x) x 1(Gen 3.0) [PCIe(4x) slot ]
- PCIe (4x) x 1 (Gen 3.0) [PCIe(8x) slot ]
- Mini PCIe x 1(Gen 3.0)
- PCI(32-bit) x 3 [via ITE IT8892E PCIe to PCI bridge]
Edge Connectors
Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1 / COM #2
DVI-D + HDMI stack connector x 1
DP + dual USB (3.0) [Blue color] stack connector x 1
RJ-45 + dual USB (3.0) [Blue color]stack connector x 2
Triplet type Jack 3 x 1 for HD Audio
Onboard
Header/Connector
6 ports x SATA III [Blue color]
2x10 pins box-header for 4 ports USB 3.0 [Blue color]
2x5 pins pin-header for front panel audio [Support 7.1 Channel]
2x5 pins pin- header x 4 for COM3 ~ COM6 (RS232)
2x5 pins pin-header x1 for Digital IO
Watchdog Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
System Voltage
ATX standard 24-pin type
4 pin type (+12V only)
iSMART
iSMART 3.2
RAID
Support RAID 0/1/5
Others
-LAN Wakeup
-Reserve S3 status signal connector (4-pin)
-EuP/ErP (MB990EF only)
OS supporting
Windows 7 Pro (32b/64b)
Windows 8.1(64b) / Embedded Industrial(64b)
Windows 10 (64b)
Linux Fedora (64b) / Ubuntu (64b)
Certification
CE (EN55032:2012)
FCC Class B
LVD
Board Size
305mm x 244mm
RoHS
YES

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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 MB990 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 MB990..................................................................... 15

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Installing the CPU
The MB990 board supports an LGA1151 Socket (shown below) for Intel
6th Generation Core processors.
To install the CPU, unlock first the socket bypressing 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 t
hat would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.

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Installing the Memory
The MB990 board supports four DDR4 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 64GB in DDR4 DIMM memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR4 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR4 module so that the key of the DDR4 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR4 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR4 module in place when the DDR4
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR4 module, press the clips with both hands.
DDR4 Module
Lock
Lock
Lock
Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MB990 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 MB990 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MB990 ...........................................................10
JBAT2: Clear CMOS Contents ........................................................11
JBAT1: Clear RTC Contents............................................................11
JP1: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting.............................12
JP2: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting.............................12
JP3: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only)..............13
JP4, JP5: Processor dgfx Bifurcation Function Setting......................13
(MB990VF PCIE1 only)..................................................................13

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Jumper Locations on MB990
Jumpers on MB990.........................................................................Page
JBAT2: Clear CMOS Contents........................................................ 11
JBAT1: Clear RTC Contents............................................................ 11
JP1: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting............................. 12
JP2: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting............................. 12
JP3: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only).............. 13
JP4, JP5: Processor dgfx Bifurcation Function Setting ..................... 13

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JBAT2: Clear CMOS Contents
JBAT2 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Clear CMOS
JBAT1: Clear RTC Contents
JBAT1 Flash Descriptor
Security Override
Open
Normal
(Default)
Close Clear RTC
1
3

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JP1: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting
JP1 Setting Function
Pin 1-3
Short/Closed
+12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
RI
Pin 5-3
Short/Closed
+5V
JP2: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting
JP2 Setting Function
Pin 1-3
Short/Closed
+12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
RI
Pin 5-3
Short/Closed
+5V
5 1
6 2
5 1
6 2

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JP3: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only)
JP3 Flash Descriptor
Security Override
Open
Disabled
(Default)
Close Enabled
JP4, JP5: Processor dgfx Bifurcation Function Setting
(MB990VF PCIE1 only)
JP5 JP4 Processor dgfx Bifurcation
Function Setting
Open Open 1 X 16 (Default)
Open Close 2 X 8
Close Open RSVD
Close Close X 8, X 4, X 4

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Connectors on MB990
Connector Locations on MB990 ......................................................16
CN3: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports ...............................................17
CN5: DVI-D and HDMI Connector.................................................17
CN6: USB3.0 Connector .................................................................18
CN2: Display Port Connector...........................................................18
CN8: Gigabit LAN (Intel I219LM) + USB 0/1.................................18
CN7: Gigabit LAN (Intel I211AT) + USB 2/3..................................18
CN4: HD Audio Connector..............................................................18
CN9, CN10, CN11, CN12, CN13, CN14: SATA Connectors...........18
J1: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel...................................18
J2: SPDIF I/O..................................................................................19
ATX_12V_2X1: ATX 12V Power Connector..................................19
J9, J8, J6, J4: COM3~COM6 RS232 Serial Ports.............................20
J7: Mini PCI-E Connector(PCI-E X1 only) ......................................20
J13, J16: USB2.0 Connectors...........................................................20
J21, J23: USB3.0 Connectors...........................................................21
J10: Digital I/O ................................................................................21
J22: Front Panel Function Connector ...............................................22
J18: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)....................................22
J24: ATX Power Supply Connector .................................................23
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector.........................................23
SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector....................................24
SYS_FAN2: System Fan2 Power Connector....................................24
J11: ACPI Status LED.....................................................................25
PCIE1: PCI-E X16 Slot...................................................................25
PCIE4: PCI-E X8 Slot (PCI-E X4)..................................................25
PCIE3: PCI-E X4 Slot (PCI-E X1)..................................................26
PCIE2: PCI-E X1 Slot .....................................................................26
PCI1-PCI3: PCI 32-bit Slot..............................................................26

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Connector Locations on MB990