IBASE Technology MI970VF User manual

MI970VF/MI970F
Intel®QM77 / HM76
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................... 1
Product Description............................................................1
Checklist.............................................................................2
MI970 Specifications .........................................................3
Board Dimensions..............................................................5
Installations...................................................... 7
Installing the CPU ..............................................................8
Installing the Memory.........................................................9
Setting the Jumpers...........................................................10
Connectors on MI970.......................................................15
BIOS Setup.......................................................23
Drivers Installation......................................49
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................50
VGA Drivers Installation..................................................53
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation ..............................56
LAN Drivers Installation ..................................................58
Intel® Management Engine Interface ...............................62
Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers....................................................65
Appendix...........................................................67
A. I/O Port Address Map..................................................67
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................68
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration...................................69

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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The MI970VF MiniITX motherboard is based on the latest Intel®QM77
chipset. The platform supports 3rd generation Intel®Core processor
family with rPGA988B packing and feature an integrated dual-channel
DDR3 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 QM77 platform is made with 22 nanometer technology that supports
Intel’s first processor architecture to unite the CPU and the graphics core
on the transistor level. The MI970VF Mini ITX board utilizes the
dramatic increase in performance provided this Intel’s latest cutting-edge
technology. Measuring 170mm x 170mm, the MI970F offers fast 6Gbps
SATA support (2 ports), USB3.0 (4 ports) and interfaces for DVI-D,
DVI-I, LVDS and DisplayPort displays. MI970VF features IntelActive
Management Technology 8.0.
MI970F FEATURES:
Supports Intel®3rd Generation Core i7/i5/i3 QC/DC mobile
processors
Two DDR3 SoDIMM, 1066/1333/1600MHz, Max. 16GB
memory
Dual Intel®PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
Integrated Graphics for DVI-I, DVI-D/DisplayPort/LVDS
displays
4x SATA 2.0, 2x SATA 3.0, 8x USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (4 ports),
4x COM, Watchdog timer
1x PCI-E (x16), 2x Mini PCI-E
Optional AMT (MI970AF only)

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Checklist
Your MI970 package should include the items listed below.
The MI970 Mini-ITX motherboard
This User’s Manual
1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
Serial ATA cable

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MI970 Specifications
Product Name
MI970F [Supports ErP]
MI970VF [Supports iAMT 8.0, TPM & vPro]
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
CPU Type
- Intel®3rd Generation CoreTMi7/i5/i3 mobile processors
- rPGA package, 37.5 mm x 37.5mm
- TDP: QC = 45W/ DC = 35W
**Ivy Bridge CPU socket is compatible with Sandy Bridge CPU**
CPU Speed
Up to 2.7GHz
Cache
Up to 8MB
CPU Socket
rPGA 988B (Socket G2)
Chipset
Intel®QM77Platform Controller Hub (MI970VF)
Intel®HM76Platform Controller Hub (MI970F)
25 x 27 mm package size
BIOS
AMI BIOS [16MB SPI ROM]
Memory
Intel®Ivy-Bridge mobile processors integrated memory controller
DDRIII 1066/1333/1600 MHz
- SO-DIMM [204-pin vertical type]x 2 (Non-ECC), Max. 16GB
VGA
- Intel®Ivy-Bridge mobile processor integrated Gfx, supports 3
independent displays, Direct X 11, OpenGL 3.1, Open CL 1.1
DVI-I X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
DVI-D X 1 (thru DP to DVI converter ANX9830C)
DisplayPort x 1
LVDS : DF13 x 2 for supporting dual channel 24-bit
LAN
1. Intel® Lewisville 82579LM GbE PHY [MI970VF only]
or Intel® Lewisville 82579V GbE PHY [MI970F only]
2. Intel®82583V as 2nd GbE
USB
USB 2.0 host controller [Panther Point integrated], supports 8ports
- 4 ports in the rear panel
- 2 ports via onboard pin header (2.54mm pitch)
- 2 ports via MiniPCIe sockets
USB 3.0 host controller [Panther Point integrated], support 4 ports
-2 ports in the rear panel
-2 ports via onboard box-header type [Blue color]
Serial ATA
Intel®QM77 PCH built-in SATA controller, supports total 6 ports
2 x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps+ 4 x SATA (2.0) 3Gbps ports
Audio
Intel®QM77 PCH built-in High Definition Audio controller + Realtek
ALC892 w/ 7.1 channels
LPC I/O
Fintek F81866AD-I (128-pin LQFP[14mm x 14 mm])
COM1 (RS232/422/485)
[EXAR SP339EER1 232/422/485 transceiver x 1 for jumper-less]
COM2/COM3/COM4 (RS232), Hardware
Monitor (2 thermal inputs,4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 Fan headers)
[CPU FAN & SYS FAN(DC Fan type, 3-pin connector)]
COM1/2 with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500 mA for each port)
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
TPM 1.2
Nuvoton WPCT210AA0WX (MI970VF only)
**Operation temperature for 0 ~ +60 degree C only**
iAMT
Intel®QM77 PCH built-in (MI970VF only)
- Intel®Active Management Technology ver. 8.0
Expansion Slots
- PCI-Express (16x) x1 [Gen 3.0 PEG]
- Mini PCI-Express x 1port [Full-sized] w/mSATA +USB 2.0
supporting
- Mini PCI-Express x 1port [Half-sized] w/USB 2.0 supporting

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Edge Connector
[The same as
MI956]
Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1 / #2
DVI-D + DVI-I stack connector x 1
USB(3.0) dual stack + DP connector x1
RJ-45 + dual USB(2.0) stack connector x2
Triplet type Jack 3 x 1 for HD Audio
Onboard
Header/Connector
2 ports x SATA III [Blue color] , 4ports x SATA II ,
mSATA (w/JEDEC MO-300) [Share with SATA #5]
DF-11 8 pins connector x 1 for 2 ports USB 2.0
DF-13 20 pins connector x 2 for dual –channel LVDS
2x10 pins box-header x 1 for 2ports USB 3.0 [Blue color]
2x5 pins pin-header x 1 for front panel audio [Support 7.1 Channel]
2x5 pins pin-header x 2 for COM3 & COM4
2x5 pins pin-header x 1 for Digital IO
4 pins box header x 1 for LCD backlight control
1 x 5 pins pin-header x 1 for IrDA
Watchdog Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
System Voltage
ATX standard 20-pin type
4 pin type (+12V only)[For full system loading usage]
Others
- vPro [MI970VF only]
- ErP feature for MI970F(F81866AD-I integrated ,WOL from 2nd
GbE
- iSMART function (TI MSP430G2433)
- AT24C02C EEPROM [SO8 type] via SMbus (Optional)
Board Size
170mm x 170mm

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Board Dimensions

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INSTALLATIONS
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI970 in order to set up a workable system. The topics
covered are:
Installing the CPU................................................................................8
Installing the Memory..........................................................................9
Setting the Jumpers............................................................................10
Connectors on MI970........................................................................15

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Installing the CPU
The MI970 board supports rPGA988B socket for Intel® IvyBridge Dual
Core mobile processors.
The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor. As
shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting the
processor. Place the processor into the socket by making sure the notch
on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside of the
socket. Once the processor has slide into the socket, fasten the screw.
Refer to the figures below.
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 MI970 board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 16GB in DDR3 SO-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.
DDR3 Module
Lock
Lock
Lock
Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MI970 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 MI970 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI970.............................................................. 11
JP1: LPC debug Connector (Factory use only)................................... 12
JP2: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting............................... 12
JP3: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting............................... 12
JP4, JP5: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel)..................... 12
JP6: LCD Backlight Connector.......................................................... 13
JP7: USB4/USB5 Connector ............................................................. 13
JP8: SPI Flash connector (Factory use only) ...................................... 13
JP9: SPDIF I/O ................................................................................. 14
J17: Clear CMOS Contents................................................................ 14

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Jumper Locations on MI970
Jumpers on MI970..........................................................................Page
JP1: LPC debug Connector (Factory use only)...................................12
JP2: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting...............................12
JP3: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting...............................12
JP4, JP5: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel) .....................12
JP6: LCD Backlight Connector..........................................................13
JP7: USB4/USB5 Connector .............................................................13
JP8: SPI Flash connector (Factory use only) ......................................13
JP9: SPDIF I/O..................................................................................14
J17: Clear CMOS Contents................................................................14

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JP1: LPC debug Connector (Factory use only)
JP2: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting
JP2
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
+12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
RI
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed
+5V
JP3: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting
JP3
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
+12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
RI
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed
+5V
JP4, JP5: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel)
The LVDS connectors on board consist of the first channel (LVDS1) and
second channel (LVDS2).
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
TX0-
2
1
TX0+
Ground
4
3
Ground
TX1-
6
5
TX1+
5V/3.3V
8
7
Ground
TX3-
10
9
TX3+
TX2-
12
11
TX2+
Ground
14
13
Ground
TXC-
16
15
TXC+
5V/3.3V
18
17
ENABKL
+12V
20
19
+12V

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JP6: LCD Backlight Connector
Pin #
Signal Name
1
+12V
2
Backlight Enable
3
Brightness Control
4
Ground
JP7: USB4/USB5 Connector
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
Vcc
1
2
Ground
D0-
3
4
D1+
D0+
5
6
D1-
Ground
7
8
Vcc
JP8: SPI Flash connector (Factory use only)

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JP9: SPDIF I/O
Pin #
Signal Name
1
SPDIF IN
2
Ground
3
SPDIF OUT
4
Ground
J17: Clear CMOS Contents
J17
Setting
Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
Clear CMOS

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Connectors on MI970
Connector Locations on MI970 .........................................................16
CN1: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports.................................................17
CN2: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector....................................................17
CN3: USB3.......................................................................................18
CN4: Display Port .............................................................................18
CN6: Gigabit LAN (82579LM/V) +USB2 12/13 ...............................18
CN10: Gigabit LAN (82583V) + USB2 8/9 .......................................18
CN13: HDA Audio connector............................................................18
CN5: USB3 Connector......................................................................18
CN7: SATA3 Connector Port2..........................................................19
CN8: SATA3 Connector Port1..........................................................19
CN9: SATA2 Connector Port4..........................................................19
CN11: SATA2 Connector Port3 ........................................................ 19
CN12: SATA2 Connector Port6 (Share with mSATA) ......................19
CN14: SATA2 Connector Port5 ........................................................ 19
J1: Digital I/O Connector (4 in, 4 out)................................................19
J2, J4: COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports..........................................20
J3: ATX Power Supply Connector.....................................................20
J5: IRDA Connector..........................................................................20
J6: ATX 12V Power Connector.........................................................20
J8: DDR SO-DIMM Channel A.........................................................21
J9: DDR SO-DIMM Channel B ......................................................... 21
J11: Mini-PCIE Connector.................................................................21
J12: Mini-PCIE Connector and mSATA/share with CN12 .................21
J13: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only)..................21
J14: LCD Panel Power Selection........................................................21
J16: Clear ME Contents.....................................................................21
J18: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel ..................................21
J20: Front Panel.................................................................................22
SYS_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector ..........................................22
SYS_FAN2: System Fan Power Connector.......................................22

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