Intel MB980 User manual

MB980
Intel ®Haswell / PCH
ATX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................1
Product Description.............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
MB980 Specifications.........................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations.......................................................5
Installing the CPU...............................................................5
Installing the Memory.........................................................7
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................8
Connectors on MB980 ......................................................12
BIOS Setup.......................................................19
Drivers Installation......................................47
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................48
VGA Drivers Installation ..................................................51
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation...............................54
LAN Drivers Installation...................................................56
Intel® Management Engine Interface...............................60
Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers.....................................................63
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 MB980 ATX motherboard is based on the latest Intel®Q87 chipset.
The platform supports 4th generation Intel®Core processor family with
LGA1150 packing and features 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 Q87 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 MB980ATX board utilizes the dramatic
increase in performance provided this Intel’s latest cutting-edge
technology. Measuring 305mm x 244mm, the MB980 offers fast 6Gbps
SATAsupport (6 ports), USB3.0 (4 ports) and interfaces for DVI-D,
DVI-I and DP displays. MB980VF features Intel Active Management
Technology 9.0.
MB980 FEATURES:
 Supports Intel®4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 QC/DC desktop
processors
 Four DDR3 DIMM, 1066/1333/1600MHz, Max. 32GB
memory
 Dual Intel®PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
 Integrated Graphics for DVI-I, DVI-D/HDMI displays
 6x SATA 3.0, 10x USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (4 ports),
6x COM, Watchdog timer
 1x PCI-E (x16), 1x PCI-E (x8), 1x PCI-E (x1), 4x PCI
 Optional AMT support (MB980VF only)

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Checklist
Your MB980 package should include the items listed below.
 The MB980 ATX motherboard
 This User’s Manual
 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
 Serial ATA cable

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MB980 Specifications
Product Name MB980VF
Form Factor ATX
CPU Type - Intel®Haswell 22nm QC/DC DT processor
- LGA package 37.5 mm x 37.5mm(TDP: QC= 95W/65W/45W ;
DC=65W/45W)
CPU Speed Up to 3.8GHz
Cache Up to 8MB
CPU Socket LGA1150 (Socket H3)
Chipset Intel®Q87
23 x 22 mm package size
BIOS AMI BIOS, support ACPI Function
Memory Intel®Haswell DT processors integrated memory controller
DDRIII 1067/1333/1600 MHz
- DIMM x 4 (w/o ECC), Max.32GB
VGA - Intel®Haswell DT processor integrated Gfx
- Supports 3 independent displays
- Improvement in 3D graphic performance (DX 11.1, OpenGL 3.2, Open CL1.2)
- One analog port (VGA) and 3 digital ports (DisplayPort, DVI/HDMI &
SDVO)
DVI-I X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
DVI-D X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
DisplayPort X 1
LAN 1. Intel® Clarkville I218LM GbE PHY
2. Intel®I211AT as 2nd GbE
USB USB 2.0 host controller, supports 14 ports w/ two EHCI, 7 UHCI controllers
- 6ports in the rear panel
- Others reserved for onboard pin header
USB 3.0 host controller, supports 4ports
Serial ATA Intel®Q87 PCH built-in SATA controller, supports total 6 ports
6x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps
Audio Intel®Q87 PCH built-inHigh Definition Audio controller + ALC892 w/ 7.1 CH
LPC I/O Fintek F81866AD-I (Ver. C)
COM1 (RS232/422/485), COM2~COM6 (RS232)
Hardware Monitor (2 thermal inputs, 4 voltage monitor inputs & 3x fan
headers)
COM1/2 with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500mA for each port)
Digital IO 4 in & 4 out
IAMT(9.0) Intel®Q87 PCH built-in
- Intel®Active Management Technology Version 9.0
TPM 1.2 Winbond WPCT210A
Expansion Slots PCI-Express (16x) x1 [PEG]; PCI-Express 8x) x1; PCI-Express 1x) x1; PCI x4
Edge
Connectors DVI-D + DVI-I stack connector; Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1, #2
Dual USB (2.0) dual stack connector; DP stack connector
Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB (3.0) stack connector x2
RCA Jack 3 x 1 for HD Audio
Onboard
Header/
Connector
6 ports x SATA III [Blue color]
2x5 pin-header x4 for 8 ports USB; 2x5 pin-header for front panel audio
4x10 box-header for COM3 (RS232) ~ COM6 (RS232)
2x5 pin-header for Digital IO
Watchdog Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
System
Voltage ATX
Others LAN Wakeup, vPro TM
Board Size 305mm x 244mm

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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 MB980 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU ................................................................................. 5
Installing the Memory ........................................................................... 7
Setting the Jumpers................................................................................ 8
Connectors on MB980......................................................................... 12

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Installing the CPU
The MB980 board supports an LGA1150 Socket (shown below) for
Intel Sandy Bridge processors.
To install the CPU, unlock first the socket by pressing the lever
sideways, then lift itup 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
s
ink 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 MB980 board supports four DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 32GB in DDR3 DIMM memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR3 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR3 module in place when the DDR3
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR3 module, press the clips with both hands.
DDR3 Module
Lock Lock
Lock Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MB980 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 MB980 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MB980.................................................................9
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents............................................................10
JP1: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting................................10
JP2: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting................................10
JP4: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only) ...............11

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Jumper Locations on MB980
Jumpers on MB980...........................................................................Page
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents ........................................................... 10
JP1: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 10
JP2: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 10
JP3: PCIE3 SLOT x16 or x8 Selection ............................................... 10
JP4: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only)............... 11

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JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents
JBAT1 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Clear CMOS
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
JP3: PCIE3 SLOT X16 or X8 Selection
JP3 PCI-E SLOT
Function
Open X16
(Default)
Close X8

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JP4: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only)
JP4 Flash Descriptor
Security Override
Open Disabled
(Default)
Close Enabled

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Connectors on MB980
Connector Locations on MB980..........................................................13
CN2: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports ..................................................14
CN3: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector.....................................................14
CN5: USB2.0 Connector .....................................................................15
CN1: Display Port Connector..............................................................15
CN7: Gigabit LAN (Intel I218LM) + USB 0/1...................................15
CN6: Gigabit LAN (Intel I211AT) + USB 2/3....................................15
CN4: HD Audio Connector .................................................................15
CN8, CN9, CN10, CN11, CN12, CN13: SATA Connectors ..............15
J1: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel.....................................16
J2: SPDIF I/O ......................................................................................16
J3: ATX 12V Power Connector...........................................................16
J4, J5, J6, J7: COM3~COM6 RS232 Serial Ports ...............................16
J9, J11, J15, J17: USB Connectors......................................................17
J8: Digital I/O ......................................................................................17
J20: Front Panel Function Connector ..................................................17
J21: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only) ......................................17
J22: ATX Power Supply Connector ....................................................18
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector............................................18
SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector ......................................18
SYS_FAN2: System Fan2 Power Connector ......................................18
PCIE3: PCI-E X16 Slot .......................................................................18
PCIE2: PCI-E X8 Slot (PCI-E X4)......................................................18
PCIE1: PCI-E X1 Slot .........................................................................18
PCI1-PCI4: PCI 32-bit Slot .................................................................18

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Connector Locations on MB980

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CN2: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports
[ Pin # Signal Name
RS-232 R2-422 RS-485
1 DCD TX- DATA-
2 RX TX+ DATA+
3 TX RX+ NC
4 DTR RX- NC
5 Ground Ground Ground
6 DSR NC NC
7 RTS NC NC
8 CTS NC NC
9 RI NC NC
10 NC NC NC
CN3: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DATA 2- 1 16 HOT POWER
DATA 2+ 2 17 DATA 0-
Shield 2/4 3 18 DATA 0+
DATA 4- 4 19 SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+ 5 20 DATA 5-
DDC CLOCK 6 21 DATA 5+
DDC DATA 7 22 SHIELD CLK
VSYNC 8 23 CLOCK +
DATA 1- 9 24 CLOCK -
DATA 1+ 10 C1 Red
SHIELD 1/3 11 C2 Green
DATA 3- 12 C3 Blue
DATA 3+ 13 C4 HSYNC
DDC POWER 14 C5 A GROUND2
A GROUND 1 15 C6 A GROUND3

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[ Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DATA 2- 1 16 HOT POWER
DATA 2+ 2 17 DATA 0-
Shield 2/4 3 18 DATA 0+
DATA 4- 4 19 SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+ 5 20 DATA 5-
DDC CLOCK 6 21 DATA 5+
DDC DATA 7 22 SHIELD CLK
N.C 8 23 CLOCK +
DATA 1- 9 24 CLOCK -
DATA 1+ 10 C1 N.C.
SHIELD 1/3 11 C2 N.C.
DATA 3- 12 C3 N.C.
DATA 3+ 13 C4 N.C.
DDC POWER 14 C5 N.C.
A GROUND 1 15 C6 N.C.
CN5: USB2.0 Connector
CN1: Display Port Connector
CN7: Gigabit LAN (Intel I218LM) + USB 0/1
CN6: Gigabit LAN (Intel I211AT) + USB 2/3
CN4: HD Audio Connector
CN8, CN9, CN10, CN11, CN12, CN13: SATA Connectors

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J1: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
MIC IN_L 1 2 Ground
MIC IN_R 3 4 DET
LINE_R 5 6 Sense Ground
Sense 7 8 KEY
LINE_L 9 10 Sense Ground
J2: SPDIF I/O
Pin # Signal Name
1 SPDIF IN
2 Ground
3 SPDIF OUT
4 Ground
J3: ATX 12V Power Connector
This connector supplies the CPU operating voltage.
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
J4, J5, J6, J7: COM3~COM6 RS232 Serial Ports
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DCD# 1 6 DSR#
SIN 2 7 RTS#
SOUT 3 8 CTS#
DTR# 4 9 RI#
GND 5 X KEY