IEI Technology PCIE-Q350 User manual

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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
Intel® Q35 Northbridge PICMG 1.3 CPU Card supports
Intel® LGA775 Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Duo/Celeron® CPU
8GB DDR2, Six SATA 3Gb/s, Twelve USB 2.0
One PCIe x16, Four PCIe x4, Four PCI and PCIe GbE
PCIE-Q350 CPU Card
MODEL:
PCIE-Q350
Rev. 1.30 – 16 May, 2013

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Revision
Date Version Changes
16 May, 2013 1.30 Updated for R13 version.
25 October, 2012 1.20 Updated for R12 version.
23 February, 2011 1.12 Modified Chapter 6: BIOS Screens.
20 May, 2009 1.11 Modified compatible operating system list in Appendix G.
24 November, 2008 1.10 Changed the rear panel dimension drawing in Chapter 2
30 August, 2007 1.00 Initial release

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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the PCIE-Q350 or
personal injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the PCIE-Q350. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written
as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The italicized text is the
cautionary message. A caution message is shown below:

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CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the PCIE-Q350. Please
take caution messages seriously.
NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the PCIE-Q350. Please take
note messages seriously.

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
TRADEMARKS
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owners.

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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the PCIE-Q350 from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the PCIE-Q350 package.
1 x PCIE-Q350 single board computer
3 x SATA power cables
6 x SATA cables
1 x Dual RS-232 cable
1 x USB cable
1 x Mini jumper pack
1 x Utility CD
1 x QIG (quick installation guide)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 PCIE-Q350 Expansion Options......................................................................... 3
1.1.2 PCIE-Q350 Features ......................................................................................... 3
1.2 PCIE-Q350 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 3
1.2.1 PCIE-Q350 Overview Photo.............................................................................. 3
1.2.2 PCIE-Q350 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers............................................. 4
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 5
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 8
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 9
2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions.............................................................. 10
2.2 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 10
2.3 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ....................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Supported Processors Overview...................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Supported Intel® Core™2 Quad (Yorkfield) Processors ................................ 12
2.3.3 Supported Intel® Core™2 Duo (Wolfdale) Processors................................... 13
2.3.4 Supported Intel® Core™2 Duo (Conroe-2M) Processors .............................. 13
2.3.5 Supported Intel® Celeron® (Conroe L) Processors........................................ 14
2.4 INTEL®Q35 NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET....................................................................... 14
2.4.1 Intel® Q35 Northbridge Chipset ..................................................................... 14
2.4.2 Intel® Q35 Front Side Bus (FSB) Support ...................................................... 14
2.4.3 Intel® Q35 Memory Controller ....................................................................... 15
2.4.4 Intel® Q35 PCIe x16 Interface........................................................................ 16
2.4.5 Intel® Q35 Graphics and Display Features.................................................... 17
2.4.6 Intel® Q35 SDVO and Analog Display Features............................................ 17
2.4.6.1 Intel® Q35 SDVO Capabilities ................................................................ 17
2.4.6.2 Intel® Q35 Analog Display Capabilities.................................................. 18
2.4.7 Intel® Q35 Direct Media Interface (DMI) ...................................................... 19
2.5 INTEL®ICH9DO SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET ................................................................ 20

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2.5.1 Intel®ICH9DO Overview................................................................................ 20
2.5.2 Intel®ICH9DO Features ................................................................................. 20
2.5.3 Intel® ICH9DO High Definition Audio Implementation................................. 21
2.5.4 Intel®ICH9DO Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface............................................. 22
2.5.5 Intel®ICH9DO PCI Interface.......................................................................... 22
2.5.6 Intel®ICH9DO PCIe x1 Bus............................................................................ 23
2.5.7 Intel®ICH9DO Real Time Clock..................................................................... 23
2.5.8 Intel®ICH9DO SATA Controller..................................................................... 23
2.5.9 Intel®ICH9DO Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) BIOS................................. 24
2.5.10 Intel®ICH9DO USB Controller .................................................................... 24
2.5.10.1 Intel®ICH9DO USB Controller Overview............................................. 24
2.5.10.2 PCIE-Q350 USB Implementation........................................................... 25
2.5.10.3 Backplane USB Implementation............................................................. 25
2.6 PCIE-Q350 PCIE BUS COMPONENTS....................................................................... 26
2.6.1 PCIe Bus Overview.......................................................................................... 26
2.6.2 PCIe x16 Expansion......................................................................................... 26
2.6.3 PCIe x1 Expansion........................................................................................... 27
2.6.4 Intel® 82573L PCIe GbE Controller............................................................... 27
2.7 PCI BUS COMPONENTS ............................................................................................ 29
2.7.1 PCI Bus Overview............................................................................................ 29
2.7.2 ITE IT8209 PCI Arbiter................................................................................... 29
2.7.3 PCI Interface Edge Connector......................................................................... 30
2.8 LPC BUS COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 30
2.8.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 30
2.8.2 TPM Module .................................................................................................... 30
2.8.3 Super I/O Chipset............................................................................................. 31
2.8.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 32
2.8.3.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 32
2.8.3.3 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 32
2.8.3.4 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 33
2.8.3.5 Super I/O Keyboard and Mouse Controller.............................................. 33
2.8.3.6 Super I/O GPIO Ports ............................................................................... 33
2.8.3.7 Super I/O Infrared..................................................................................... 33
2.8.4 Super I/O Watchdog Timer............................................................................... 34
2.9 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 34

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2.9.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 34
2.9.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 34
2.9.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 35
2.10 EXPANSION OPTIONS.............................................................................................. 35
2.10.1 Expansion Options Overview......................................................................... 35
2.10.2 IEI Expansion PICMG 1.3 Backplanes ......................................................... 35
2.10.3 IEI Chassis..................................................................................................... 36
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 39
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 40
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 40
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 40
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 41
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 41
3.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 42
4 CONNECTOR PINOUTS........................................................................................... 44
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 45
4.1.1 PCIE-Q350 Layout .......................................................................................... 45
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 45
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 46
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 47
4.2.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 47
4.2.2 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 48
4.2.3 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 49
4.2.4 Fan Connector, CPU (12V, 4-pin).................................................................... 50
4.2.5 Fan Connector, System (12V, 3-pin) ................................................................ 51
4.2.6 Front Panel Connector .................................................................................... 52
4.2.7 Infrared Interface Connector........................................................................... 54
4.2.8 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 54
4.2.9 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................... 55
4.2.10 Serial Port Connector (COM1, COM 2)........................................................ 56
4.2.11 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector.................................................. 57
4.2.12 SDVO Control Connector.............................................................................. 58
4.2.13 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 59

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4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 60
4.3.1 LAN Connector ................................................................................................ 61
4.3.2 USB Connector ................................................................................................ 62
4.3.3 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 62
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 64
5.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 65
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 66
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 66
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 67
5.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 68
5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 68
5.4 CPU, CPU COOLING KIT AND DIMM INSTALLATION .............................................. 68
5.4.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation.................................................................... 69
5.4.2 Socket LGA775 CF-520 Cooling Kit Installation............................................ 72
5.4.3 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 74
5.4.3.1 DIMM Purchasing Guidelines.................................................................. 75
5.4.3.2 DIMM Installation Order.......................................................................... 75
5.4.3.3 DIMM Installation Guidelines.................................................................. 76
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 77
5.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 78
5.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 79
5.6.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 79
5.6.2 Backplane Installation..................................................................................... 80
5.6.3 CPU Card Installation..................................................................................... 80
5.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 81
5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 81
5.7.2 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 82
5.7.3 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection....................................................................... 83
5.7.4 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 84
5.7.5 USB Cable (Dual Port).................................................................................... 85
5.8 INSTALLING DEVICES ON A PICMG 1.3 BACKPLANE ............................................... 86
5.8.1 PCIe x16 Graphics Card Installation.............................................................. 86
5.8.2 SDVO Device Installation................................................................................ 88
5.9 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 88