Norco MATX-6959 User manual

MATX-6959
USER' Manual V2.0

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MATX-6959
USER' Manual V2.0

Disclaimer
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Safety Instructions
1. Please read the product manual carefully before using this product.
2．Put all the unused or uninstalled boards or electronic components in a static dissipative
surface or static shielding bag.
3．Always ground yourself to remove any static discharge before touching the board, to place
your hands on grounding metal object for a while or wear a anti-static wrist strap at all times.
4．When taking or fetching the boards or cards, please wear antistatic gloves and have the
habit of holding the boards by its edges.
5．Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Incorrect voltage
may cause personal injuries and damage the system.
6．To prevent electronic shock hazard or any damage to the product, please ensure that all
power cables for the devices are unplugged when adding or removing any devices or
reconfiguring the system.
7．To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
8．When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all the power cables for
the devices are unplugged in advance.
9．To prevent any unnecessary damage to the products due to frequent power on/off, please
wait at least 30 seconds to restart the unit after the shutdown.
10．If system goes wrong during the operation, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your retailer.
11．This product is classified as Class A product, which may cause radio interference in our
living environment. On this occasion, users need to take measures to handle the interference.

Content
Chapter 1 Product Introduction .....................................................1
1.1Product Introduction.....................................................................................................1
1.2 Hardware specification ...............................................................................................1
Chapter2 Hardware Functions......................................................4
2.1 Interfaces Locations and Demension..........................................................................4
2.2 Installation..................................................................................................................5
2.3 Memory Installation.....................................................................................................5
2.4 Jumper Settings..........................................................................................................6
2.4.1 CMOS Data Remove/keep Settings（JCC）....................................................6
2.4.2 Hardware Switch for System Auto Boot upon Power On（JAT）......................7
2.4.3 COM1，COM2 Jumper Settings（J1，J2，J3，J4，J5，J6）........................8
2.4.4 USB78 and Mini PCIE Option Jumper Setting（J4，J5）...............................10
2.4.5 SATA4 and Mini PCIE SSD Otion Jumper Setting（J6，J7）.........................11
2.5 Interfaces Description...............................................................................................11
2.5.1 Serial Ports（COM1 -COM14，J9）..............................................................11
2.5.2 SATA Ports（SATA1-SATA4，PWR_OUT）...................................................14
2.5.3 USB、LAN Ports（USB_LAN1，USB_LAN2，USB3_14，USB56，USB78）
................................................................................................................................16
2.5.4 Keyboard, Mouse Port（KBMS）...................................................................17
2.5.5 Audio Interface（FP_AUDIO，AUDIO）........................................................17
2.5.6 Display Interface（2xVGA，HDMI）..............................................................18
2.5.7 JGP................................................................................................................20
2.5.8 Power Interface（PWR，J8）........................................................................20
2.5.9 Fan Interface（CPU_FAN，SYSFAN）..........................................................22
2.5.10 Centronics (LPT)...........................................................................................23
2.5.11 LPC BUS（TPM）........................................................................................24
2.5.12 Front Panel Interface（JFP）.......................................................................25
2.5.13 Memory Slot .................................................................................................26
2.5.14 Expansion Interface......................................................................................26

Chapter3 BIOS Procedure Setting.........................................................................................27
AMI BIOS Refresh...................................................................................................27
AMI BIOS Description..............................................................................................27
BIOS Parameter Setting..........................................................................................28
3.1 Main Menu................................................................................................................27
3.2 Advanced..................................................................................................................29
3.2.1 ACPI OPROM Support....................................................................................31
3.2.2 APM Configuration..........................................................................................32
3.2.3 CPU Configuration..........................................................................................33
3.2.4 SATA Configuration.........................................................................................36
3.2.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.......................................................................37
3.2.6 USB Configuration..........................................................................................38
3.2.7 Supper IO Configuration.................................................................................40
3.2.8 F81866 H/W Monitor.......................................................................................43
3.2.9 Serial Port Console Redirection......................................................................44
3.3 Chipset Menu ...........................................................................................................46
3.3.1 North Bridge...................................................................................................47
3.3.2 South Bridge...................................................................................................48
3.4 Boot Menu................................................................................................................49
3.5 Security Menu u........................................................................................................51
3.6 Save&Exit Men.........................................................................................................52
Appendix.......................................................................53
Appendix 1：Watchdog Programming Instruction...........................................................53
Appendix 2：Glossary....................................................................................................55
Appendix 3：Driver installation.......................................................................................57

Packing List
Thanks for purchasing NORCO products. Please check the accessories as per the
packing list when you open the package. If you find any components/parts
defected, damaged or lost, please contact your vendor ASAP.
■ MATX-6959
■Driver CD
■Cap
■Wires
1 pcs
1 pcs
1 bag
pcs

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Chapter one Product Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
ATX-6959 is Micro ATX motherboard based on t Intel Haswell processors. It applies IntelH81 series
chipset LGA1150 CPU. It supports 2xdual-channel DIMM, memory slot with memory supports up to 8G. It has
14 xserial port, 4 x SATA, 12 x ISB, 2 x Ethernet port, 2 x standard DB15 VGA port and 1xHDMI pin
connector, 1x audio output interface on the back, 1 x audio output interface in the front, and
supports power amplifier. 2 x standard PC slot, 1 x standard PCIE X16 slot, and 1 xPCIE X4 slot
(it is actually PCIE X1 resource), 2 x standard Mini PCIE port (one supports 3G, and another one
supports MSATA), 1 x TPM port, 1 x 16 bite GPIO port are provided. It support 8 inputs and 8
outputs.
The product fulfills the requirements of most professional customers in the market. It can be applied
to multi serial ports fields, Industrial automation, POS terminals, and multi-display fields etc.
1.2 Hardware Specification
Size
●Size: 244mm x 244mm
Processor
●CPU：Intel Haswell/Broadwell processors
Chipset
●Chipset：Intel H81
System memory
●system memory：2xdual-channel DIMM memory slot, supports DDRⅢ1333/1600MHZ, does
not support ECC function, and memory up to 16 GB.
Display
●Display Interface：VGA、HDMI
●VGA：2 x standard DB15 VGA port，supports maximum resolution 1920x1200@60Hz

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●HDMI：1 x 2x8Pin 2.0mm HDMI pin connector，and can be transfer to standard HDMI port with
specified wire，and supports maximum resolution 2560x1600 @60Hz
Ethernet
●Network Controller：applies PCIE port chip，model: RTL8111F
●Rate：10/100/1000MBps
●2 x standard RJ4 network interface
●Supports WakOnLAN（WOL）
Storage
●provides 4 x standard 7Pin SATA port; SATA1, SATA2 support SATA3.0 device; SATA4 and
Mini_PCIE_SSD optional
1 x 5 pin small white power supply socket
AUDIO
●AppliesALC662 audio control chip, and supports dual track, stereo
●Port: applies ALC662 audio control chip, and provides 2 x tip jack (Green one is Line-out1,
and pick one is MIC-in1),
1 x 2x5Pin 2.54mm audio pin connector in the front, supports MIC-in2、Line-out2 and power
amplifier, 1 x 1x5Pin 2.54mm amplifier volume control white socket pin to turn up and down
volume
USB
●Provides 12 x USB port: 4 x standard USB 2.0 port, 4 x standard USB3.0 port, 4 x 2x5Pin
2.54mm pin, in which USB78 port, Mini PCIE port optional
Serial Port
●Provides 14 serial ports; COM1, COM2 are standard D89 port; COM3-COM6 are 2x5Pin
2.54mm pin; COM7-COM10, COM11-COM14 are 2x20Pin 2.0mm pin; COM1-COM14 support
RS232 mode; and COM2 further supports RS422/RS485 mode.
GPIO
●Provides 1 x 2X10Pin GPIO pin connector, and is introduced by chipset, supports 8 inputs/ 8

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output
I/O
●I/O chip：Fintek F81866AD
●LPT：provides 1 x 2x10 2.0mm LPT pin connector，and can be transfer to standard LPT port
with tieline.
●PS/2：provides 1 x 2x4Pin 2.0mm KBMS pin connector，and can be transfer to standard PS/2
keyboard, mouse port
●LPC：provides 1 x 1 个2x10Pin 2.54mm TPM pin connector, and LPC signal peripheral
equipment can be expended
Expansion Interface
●PCI: supports 2 x standard PCI slot
●PCIE：provides 1 x standard PCIE X16 slot and 1 x PCIE X4 slot （PCIE X1 resource）， and
2 x standard Mini-PCIE port（one supports 3G，one supports MSATA function）
Power
●Standard 24Pin + 4Pin ATX power supply
Watchdog
●Support hardware reset function
BIOS
●BIOS：64Mb SPI FLASH
Operating Environment
●Operating Temperature：0℃～60℃
●Storage Temperature：-40℃～80℃
●Operating Humidity：5% ~ 95% RH，non-condensing

Chapter 2 Hardware Functions

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Chapter Two Hardware Functions
2.1 Interfaces Location & Dimension
Following is the front interface location and dimensional drawing of MATX-6959. Please be
careful during the installation. Improper installation may lead to system failure.
Note: In case of any electrostatic damage caused to some components, please wear
anti-static gloves to install the motherboard.
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2.2 Installation
Please refer to following steps to assemble your computer:
1．Adjust all jumpers on board ATX-6959 according to the user manual
2．Install CPU and CPU fan
3．Install Memory
4．Install other expansion cards
5．Connect all signal lines, cables, control panel circuit and power supply unit
6．Start the computer and complete BIOS Settings
Key components of this motherboard are Integrated circuit and these components
could be easily damaged by electrostatic influence. So, before installing this unit, please
always keep the following precautions in mind:
1．Hold the board by edges and don’t touch any components, plugs or socket pins.
2．Wear anti-static gloves/wrist strap while touching the integrated circuit components, such as
CPU, RAM, etc.
3．Put those unused or uninstalled components in static shielding bags or trays.
4．Please first check the power switch is off before connecting the power plug.
2.3 Memory Installation
ATX-6959 provides dual-channel DIMM memory slot, and supports DDR Ⅲ
1333/1600MHz, with memory up to 32GB.
Please follow steps below to install the memory bank:
1．Align the notch of the DIMM memory bank with the socket. Insert the memory bank into
the socket and press the memory bank vertically and evenly on both sides until the
memory bank enters into the slot.
2．Select the memory bank that matches your motherboard.
Before installing the computer accessories
Following the instructions below will help to prevent your computer from being damaged, and
also ensuring your personal safety.
1．Please make sure your computer is disconnected from the power supply.
2．Please always wear anti-static strap or gloves to operate the board in case that you may
touch the integrated circuit components, such as RAM.

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2.4 Jumper Settings
Please refer to following instructions to do jumper settings before installing your hardware
devices.
Remark: How to identify the PIN1 of all jumpers and interfaces: Please observe the mark near
the plug and socket, which is a “1” or bold line or triangular symbol; And please look at the back
of PCB, the one in the shape of square is the PIN 1; and PIN1 for every jumper is remarked by
a white narrow near it.
2.4.1 CMOS Data Remove/Keep Setting（JCC）
CMOS is powered by the onboard button cell. Clear CMOS will lead to permanent
elimination of previous system settings（factory default）
Steps:
（1）Turn off the computer, disconnect power supply
（2）Use jumper Cap JCC Pin1-3 short for 5~10 seconds, then restore the default setting with
Pin3-5 connected.
（3）Start the computer, then press “Del” to enter BIOS setting and reload optimal defaults.
（4）Save and Exit

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JCC：
设置
JCC
1-2
CLEAR
2-3
NORMAL
Do not clear CMOS when the computer is powered on, otherwise,
Damage will be caused to the motherboard!
JCC

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2.4.2 Hardware Switch for System Auto Boot upon Power On（JAT）
JAT：
设置
JAT
Open
Non hardware auto boot upon power
Close
Hardware auto boot upon power on
2.4.3 COM1，COM2 Disable Auto Boot（J1，J2，J3，J4，J5，J6）
J1，2，J3 jumper is to set COM2 transmission mode, J4，J5，J6 jumper is to set COM1
transmission mode. COM1, COM2 support RS232/RS422/RS485 three transmission modes.
You can adjust the setting according to your own requirement, and the default transmission
mode is RS232.
JAT

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J1、J2、J3：
COM2 AS RS232 PORT
COM2 AS RS422 PORT
COM2 AS RS485 PORT
J1
1-3 2-4
J1
3-5 4-6
J1
3-5 4-6
J2
1-3 2-4
J2
3-5 4-6
J2
3-5 4-6
J3
1-2
J3
3-4
J3
5-6 7-8
J1，J2
J3

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2.4.4 USB78 and Mini PCIE Option Jumper Setting（J4，J5）
J4、J5：
Mini PCIE
USB78
J4
1-3，2-4
3-5，4-6
J5
1-3，2-4
3-5，4-6
J4，J5

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2.4.5 SATA4 and Mini PCIE SSD Option Jumper Setting（J6，J7）
J6、J7：
Mini PCIE
SATA4
J6
1-3，2-4
3-5，4-6
J7
1-3，2-4
3-5，4-6
2.5 Interfaces Description
Please read this manual carefully before installing any external connectors, in case
of any damage to the motherboard!
2.5.1 Serial Port（COM1 -COM14，J9）
1、Provides 14 ports: COM1, COM2 are standard D89 ports; COM3-COM6 are 2x5Pin
2.54mm pin; COM7-COM10, COM11-COM14 are 2x20Pin 2.0mm pin, and can be
transferred to standard DB9 port with COM tieline; COM1-COM14 supports RS232 mode,
COM2 supports RS422/RS485 mode, 1 x 3 pin COM port power supply pin, and need to
be transferred to COM port power supply port （J9）with a specified tieline when it is
applied.
J6、J7