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IMBA-Q454-R10 User Manual
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IMBA-Q454
MODEL:
IMBA-Q454-R10
ATX Motherboard for Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Quad with
1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, Dual Gigabit GbE, Intel® AMT 5.0, PCI,
PCIe x4, PCIe x16, VGA, SATA II with RAID 0,1,5,10, HD Audio,
RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.01 10 July, 2009
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
10 July, 2009 1.01 Minor edit
6 March, 2009 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 16
1.1 IMBA-Q454-R10 MOTHERBOARD OVERVIEW........................................................ 17
1.1.1 Benefits............................................................................................................. 18
1.1.2 Features ........................................................................................................... 18
1.1.3 Board Dimensions............................................................................................ 18
1.1.4 External Peripheral Interface Panel Dimensions............................................ 19
1.2 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 20
1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ................................................................................... 21
2 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 24
2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 25
2.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 25
2.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 26
2.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 26
2.3.2 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 27
3 CONNECTOR PINOUTS........................................................................................... 29
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 30
3.1.1 IMBA-Q454-R10 Layout.................................................................................. 30
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 31
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 32
3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 33
3.2.1 ATX CPU Power Connector ............................................................................ 33
3.2.2 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 34
3.2.3 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 35
3.2.4 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 36
3.2.5 Fan Connectors, CPU and Northbridge.......................................................... 37
3.2.6 Fan Connector, System..................................................................................... 38
3.2.7 Floppy Disk Connector.................................................................................... 39
3.2.8 Front Panel Connector .................................................................................... 40
3.2.9 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)............................................................... 41

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3.2.10 PCI Express x4 Slot........................................................................................ 42
3.2.11 PCI Express x16 Slot...................................................................................... 44
3.2.12 PCI Slot.......................................................................................................... 46
3.2.13 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 49
3.2.14 S/PDIF Connector ......................................................................................... 50
3.2.15 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................. 51
3.2.16 SPI Flash Connector...................................................................................... 52
3.2.17 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 53
3.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS....................................................................... 54
3.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 55
3.3.2 Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................... 56
3.3.3 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ..................................................................... 57
3.3.4 Parallel Port Connector .................................................................................. 58
3.3.5 Serial Port Connector...................................................................................... 59
3.3.6 USB Ports......................................................................................................... 59
3.3.7 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 60
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 61
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 62
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 63
4.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 63
4.3 CPU, CPU COOLING KIT AND DIMM INSTALLATION .............................................. 64
4.3.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation.................................................................... 64
4.3.2 Socket LGA775 CF-520 Cooling Kit Installation............................................ 68
4.3.3 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 70
4.4 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 72
4.4.1 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 72
4.4.2 iTPM Setup Jumper.......................................................................................... 74
4.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 74
4.5.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 75
4.5.2 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket.............................................................. 75
4.5.3 Single RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket............................................................ 76
4.5.4 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 77
4.5.5 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket ....................................................... 79
4.5.6 USB Cable (Four Port).................................................................................... 80

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4.6 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 82
4.6.1 Keyboard and Mouse....................................................................................... 82
4.6.2 LAN.................................................................................................................. 83
4.6.3 Parallel Device Connection............................................................................. 84
4.6.4 Serial Device.................................................................................................... 85
4.6.5 USB.................................................................................................................. 86
4.6.6 VGA Monitor.................................................................................................... 87
4.6.7 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 88
5 BIOS SETUP................................................................................................................ 90
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 91
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 91
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 91
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 92
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 92
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 92
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 93
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 94
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 95
5.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 97
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 98
5.3.3 Floppy Configuration..................................................................................... 103
5.3.4 Super I/O Configuration ................................................................................ 104
5.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................... 108
5.3.6 AHCI Configuration........................................................................................112
5.3.6.1 AHCI Port n .............................................................................................112
5.3.7 Intel AMT Configuration.................................................................................114
5.3.7.1 ME Subsystem Configuration..................................................................115
5.3.8 Remote Access Configuration.........................................................................117
5.3.9 Trusted Computing......................................................................................... 120
5.3.10 USB Configuration....................................................................................... 121
5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 122
5.5 BOOT...................................................................................................................... 125
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 125
5.5.2 Boot Device Priority...................................................................................... 127

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5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives........................................................................................... 128
5.5.4 CD/DVD Drives............................................................................................. 129
5.5.5 Removable Drives.......................................................................................... 130
5.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 131
5.7 CHIPSETS................................................................................................................ 132
5.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 133
5.7.2 Southbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 135
5.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 138
6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 140
6.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 141
6.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM .......................................................................... 141
6.3 CHIPSET DRIVER .................................................................................................... 143
6.4 GRAPHICS DRIVER ................................................................................................. 145
6.5 LAN DRIVER ......................................................................................................... 149
6.6AUDIO DRIVER....................................................................................................... 153
6.6.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 153
6.6.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 154
6.7 INTEL®MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER DRIVER ....................................................... 155
6.8 INTEL®AMT(HECI) DRIVER............................................................................... 160
6.9 INTEL®AMT(SOL) DRIVER................................................................................. 163
7 INTEL® AMT SETUP.............................................................................................. 167
7.1 INTEL®AMTSETUP PROCEDURE........................................................................... 168
7.2 INTEL®MANAGEMENT ENGINE BIOS EXTENSION................................................. 168
7.3 USING THE INTEL®AMT WEB INTERFACE ............................................................. 173
8 ISMM SETUP ............................................................................................................ 177
8.1 ISMM INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 178
8.2 ISMM INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 178
8.3 VOLTAGE PAGE....................................................................................................... 180
8.3.1 Refresh Time Setting....................................................................................... 181
8.3.2 High Limit Value and Low Limit Value Setting.............................................. 181
8.4 FAN PAGE ............................................................................................................... 182
8.4.1 Refresh Time Setting....................................................................................... 183
8.4.2 High Limit Value and Low Limit Value Setting.............................................. 183

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8.4.3 Smart Fan Setting .......................................................................................... 184
8.4.3.1 On/Off Mode........................................................................................... 184
8.4.3.2 PWM Mode............................................................................................. 184
8.4.3.3 Automatic Mode...................................................................................... 185
8.5 TEMPERATURE PAGE .............................................................................................. 186
8.5.1 Refresh Time Setting....................................................................................... 187
8.5.2 High Limit Value and Low Limit Value Setting.............................................. 188
8.6 CASH DRAWER PAGE.............................................................................................. 189
8.7 WATCHDOG TIMER PAGE ........................................................................................ 190
8.8 DIO PAGE .............................................................................................................. 191
8.8.1 GPO Information Setting............................................................................... 191
8.9 LOAD/SAVE PAGE................................................................................................... 192
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 193
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 197
C DIGITALI/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 201
C.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 202
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS.................................................................................... 202
C.3ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 203
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 203
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 203
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 204
E COMPATIBILITY.................................................................................................... 207
E.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS........................................................................ 208
E.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ..................................................................................... 208
E.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES.......................................................................... 209
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 210
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY......................................211

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List of Figures
Figure 1–1: IMBA-Q454-R10 ........................................................................................................17
Figure 1-2: IMBA-Q454-R10 Dimensions (mm)..........................................................................19
Figure 1-3: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)............................................................19
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Block Diagram.........................................................................................20
Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................30
Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Location..............................................................................33
Figure 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinout Locations................................................................34
Figure 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................35
Figure 3-5: Digital I/O Connector Locations ..............................................................................36
Figure 3-6: CPU and Northbridge Fan Connectors Location...................................................37
Figure 3-7: System Fan Connector Location.............................................................................38
Figure 3-8: 34-pin FDD Connector Location..............................................................................39
Figure 3-9: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations...............................................................41
Figure 3-10: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations ...................................................................42
Figure 3-11: PCIe x4 Connector Locations................................................................................43
Figure 3-12: PCIe x16 Connector Location................................................................................44
Figure 3-13: PCI Slot Location ....................................................................................................47
Figure 3-14: SATA Drive Connector Locations .........................................................................50
Figure 3-15: SPDIF Connector Pinout Locations......................................................................51
Figure 3-16: Serial Port Connectors Pinout Locations.............................................................52
Figure 3-17: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts.................................................................................53
Figure 3-18: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................54
Figure 3-19: IMBA-Q454-R10 External Interface Connectors...................................................55
Figure 3-20: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................55
Figure 3-21: Ethernet Connector.................................................................................................56
Figure 3-22: PS/2 Connector .......................................................................................................57
Figure 3-23: Parallel Port Connector Location..........................................................................58
Figure 3-24: Serial Port Pinout Locations..................................................................................59
Figure 3-25: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................60
Figure 4-1: Intel LGA775 Socket .................................................................................................65

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Figure 4-2: Remove the CPU Socket Protective Shield............................................................66
Figure 4-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate............................................................................66
Figure 4-4: Insert the Socket LGA775 CPU................................................................................67
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit.................................................................................................................68
Figure 4-6: Securing the Heat sink to the PCB Board ..............................................................69
Figure 4-7: Installing a DIMM.......................................................................................................71
Figure 4-8: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................73
Figure 4-9: iTPM Setup Jumper Locations ................................................................................74
Figure 4-10: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation ..............................................................................76
Figure 4-11: Single RS-232 Cable Installation ...........................................................................77
Figure 4-12: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................78
Figure 4-13: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................79
Figure 4-14: Dual USB Cable Connection..................................................................................80
Figure 4-15: Four Port USB Cable Connection..........................................................................81
Figure 4-16: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.........................................................................83
Figure 4-17: LAN Connection......................................................................................................84
Figure 4-18: Parallel Device Connector......................................................................................85
Figure 4-19: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................86
Figure 4-20: USB Connector........................................................................................................87
Figure 4-21: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................88
Figure 4-22: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................89
Figure 6-1: Start Up Screen ...................................................................................................... 142
Figure 6-2: Drivers..................................................................................................................... 142
Figure 6-3: Intel® Chipset Driver Directory............................................................................. 143
Figure 6-4: Intel® Setup Welcome Screen.............................................................................. 143
Figure 6-5: Intel® Chipset Driver License Agreement........................................................... 144
Figure 6-6: Readme File............................................................................................................ 144
Figure 6-7: Intel® Chipset Driver Complete Installation Screen........................................... 145
Figure 6-8: Graphics Driver File............................................................................................... 146
Figure 6-9: Graphics Driver Readme File................................................................................ 146
Figure 6-10: Graphics Driver Installation Welcome Screen.................................................. 147
Figure 6-11: GMA Driver License Agreement......................................................................... 147
Figure 6-12: GMA Driver Installing Notice .............................................................................. 148
Figure 6-13: GMA Driver Installation Complete...................................................................... 148
Figure 6-14: GMA Driver Installing Notice .............................................................................. 149

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Figure 6-15: LAN Driver File ..................................................................................................... 150
Figure 6-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 150
Figure 6-17: LAN Driver License Agreement.......................................................................... 151
Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Setup Options................................................................................... 151
Figure 6-19: LAN Driver Installation Ready Window.............................................................. 152
Figure 6-20: LAN Driver Installation Progress........................................................................ 153
Figure 6-21: Audio Setup File...................................................................................................154
Figure 6-22: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen ............................................................... 154
Figure 6-23: Installation Wizard Finished................................................................................ 155
Figure 6-24: SATA RAID Setup Program Icon ........................................................................ 156
Figure 6-25: InstallShield Wizard Setup Screen..................................................................... 156
Figure 6-26: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Screen .............................................................. 157
Figure 6-27: Matrix Storage Manager Welcome Screen ........................................................ 157
Figure 6-28: Matrix Storage Manager Warning Screen.......................................................... 158
Figure 6-29: Matrix Storage Manager License Agreement.................................................... 158
Figure 6-30: Matrix Storage Manager Readme File................................................................ 159
Figure 6-31: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Complete.......................................................... 160
Figure 6-32: AMT HECI Driver Directory ................................................................................. 161
Figure 6-33: AMT HECI Welcome Screen................................................................................ 161
Figure 6-34: AMT HECI License Agreement ........................................................................... 162
Figure 6-35: AMT HECI Driver Readme File............................................................................ 162
Figure 6-36: AMT HECI Driver Installation Complete............................................................. 163
Figure 6-37: IAMT Driver Directory.......................................................................................... 164
Figure 6-38: IAMT Welcome Screen......................................................................................... 164
Figure 6-39: IAMT License Agreement.................................................................................... 165
Figure 6-40: IAMT Readme File ................................................................................................ 165
Figure 6-41: Completed Installation......................................................................................... 166
Figure 7-1: Intel® Active Management Technology Status Dialog....................................... 168
Figure 7-2: Intel® Current ME Password................................................................................. 169
Figure 7-3: Change Intel® ME Password ................................................................................ 170
Figure 7-4: Verify New Password............................................................................................. 170
Figure 7-5: Intel® AMT Configuration...................................................................................... 170
Figure 7-6: Provision Model .....................................................................................................171
Figure 7-7: Intel® AMT 5.0 Mode.............................................................................................. 171
Figure 7-8: Enterprise................................................................................................................ 172

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Figure 7-9: Enable Network Interface...................................................................................... 172
Figure 7-10: Exit......................................................................................................................... 173
Figure 7-11: Intel® AMT Web Address .................................................................................... 174
Figure 7-12: Intel® AMT Web Login Dialog............................................................................. 175
Figure 7-13: Intel® AMT Web Interface.................................................................................... 176
Figure 8-1: iSMM Installation Welcome Screen...................................................................... 178
Figure 8-2: iSMM Installation Customer Information............................................................. 179
Figure 8-3: Ready to Install the Program Window ................................................................. 179
Figure 8-4: Voltage Page........................................................................................................... 180
Figure 8-5: Voltage Refresh Time Setting............................................................................... 181
Figure 8-6: Voltage Page – High Limit and Low Limit............................................................ 181
Figure 8-7: Fan Page ................................................................................................................. 182
Figure 8-8: Fan Speed Refresh Time Setting.......................................................................... 183
Figure 8-9: Fan Page – High Limit and Low Limit .................................................................. 183
Figure 8-10: Smart Fan Setting – On/Off Mode....................................................................... 184
Figure 8-11: Smart Fan Setting – PWM Mode......................................................................... 185
Figure 8-12: Smart Fan Setting – Automatic Mode ................................................................ 186
Figure 8-13: Temperature Page................................................................................................ 187
Figure 8-14: Temperature Refresh Time Setting .................................................................... 187
Figure 8-15: Temperature Page – High Limit and Low Limit................................................. 188
Figure 8-16: Cash Drawer Page................................................................................................ 189
Figure 8-17: WDT Page ............................................................................................................. 190
Figure 8-18: DIO Page ............................................................................................................... 191
Figure 8-19: Load/Save Page.................................................................................................... 192

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: IMBA-Q454-R10 Specifications .................................................................................23
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................27
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................28
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................32
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................32
Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................33
Table 3-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................35
Table 3-5: Audio Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................36
Table 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................37
Table 3-7: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts......................................................................................38
Table 3-8: System Fan Connector Pinouts ................................................................................39
Table 3-9: 34-pin FDD Connector Pinouts .................................................................................40
Table 3-10: Front Panel Connector Pinouts...............................................................................41
Table 3-11: Infrared Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................42
Table 3-12: PCIe x4 Pinouts.........................................................................................................44
Table 3-13: PCIe x16 Side A Pinouts ..........................................................................................45
Table 3-14: PCIe x16 Side B Pinouts ..........................................................................................46
Table 3-15: PCI Slot......................................................................................................................49
Table 3-16: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................50
Table 3-17: SPDIF Connector Pinouts........................................................................................51
Table 3-18: Serial Port Connector Pinouts ................................................................................52
Table 3-19: SPI Flash Connector.................................................................................................53
Table 3-20: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................54
Table 3-21: Ethernet Connector Pinouts....................................................................................56
Table 3-22: Connector LEDs........................................................................................................56
Table 3-23: PS/2 Connectors.......................................................................................................57
Table 3-24: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts .............................................................................58
Table 3-25: Serial Port Pinouts....................................................................................................59
Table 3-26: USB Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................60
Table 3-27: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................60

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Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................72
Table 4-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................73
Table 4-3: iTPM Setup Jumper Settings.....................................................................................74
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................92

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................95
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................96
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................97
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................99
BIOS Menu 6: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration........................................................ 103
BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration..................................................................................... 104
BIOS Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration....................................................................... 108
BIOS Menu 9: AHCI Configuration........................................................................................... 112
BIOS Menu 10: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu................................................................... 113
BIOS Menu 11: Intel AMT Configuration ................................................................................. 114
BIOS Menu 12: ME Subsystem Configuration........................................................................ 115
BIOS Menu 13: Remote Access Configuration....................................................................... 117
BIOS Menu 14: Trusted Computing......................................................................................... 120
BIOS Menu 15: USB Configuration.......................................................................................... 121
BIOS Menu 16: PCI/PnP Configuration.................................................................................... 123
BIOS Menu 17: Boot.................................................................................................................. 125
BIOS Menu 18: Boot Settings Configuration.......................................................................... 125
BIOS Menu 19: Boot Device Priority Settings ........................................................................ 128
BIOS Menu 20: Boot Device Priority Settings ........................................................................ 129
BIOS Menu 21: CD/DVD Drives ................................................................................................ 130
BIOS Menu 22: Removable Drives........................................................................................... 131
BIOS Menu 23: Security............................................................................................................ 131
BIOS Menu 24: Chipset............................................................................................................. 132
BIOS Menu 25: Northbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 133
BIOS Menu 26: Southbridge Chipset Configuration.............................................................. 135
BIOS Menu 27: Exit.................................................................................................................... 138

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 IMBA-Q454-R10 Motherboard Overview
Figure 1–1: IMBA-Q454-R10
The IMBA-Q454-R10 is an ATX form factor industrial PC motherboard. The ATX form
factor is a relatively large form factor, providing room for extra features and capabilities
including more powerful processors that benefit from the larger dimensions and better
cooling of ATX computer cases.
The IMBA-Q454-R10 supports Intel® Core™2 Quad, Intel® Core™2 Duo, and Intel®
Celeron® (Conroe L) processors and supports up to up to 8.0 GB of DDR2 memory with
up to 2.0 GB in each memory slot.
Six SATA ports provide advanced storage capabilities with 3.0 MB/s data transfer rates.
RAID 0 support allows for increased data throughput for applications requiring quick data
access. RAID 1, 5 and 10 provide data redundancy allowing for the failure of one or more
disks without losing data.
Graphics capabilities include a VGA port on the rear panel and a PCIe x16 graphics card
slot. The graphics card slot supports the latest graphics cards, offering rendering and
quality capable of supporting the most intensive graphics applications.
Networking is provided through two GbE controllers. The GbE controllers allow network
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network and with computers on external networks. The first LAN port supports Intel® AMT
5.0 for powerful remote management options.
Expansion capabilities include four PCI slots, one PCIe x4 slot, twelve USB ports, six
serial ports and a parallel port.
1.1.1 Benefits
Some of the IMBA-Q454-R10 motherboard benefits include,
Operating reliably in harsh industrial environments up to 60°C
The system is always available and will reboot if the system crashes
Powerful processor options are ideal for computing intensive applications
Data is protected through fast and reliable SATA RAID storage
1.1.2 Features
Some of the IMBA-Q454-R10 motherboard features are listed below:
ATX form factor
RoHS compliant
LGA 775 CPU socket
PCI and PCIe expansion slots
Four DDR2 DIMMs up to 2.0 GB each supported
Two Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Twelve USB 2.0 ports supported
HD audio codec for 7.1 channels
1.1.3 Board Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below:
Length: 305 mm
Width: 244 mm

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Figure 1-2: IMBA-Q454-R10 Dimensions (mm)
1.1.4 External Peripheral Interface Panel Dimensions
External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)

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1.2 Data Flow
7Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other
components installed on the motherboard.
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Block Diagram