American megatrends merlin motherboards: user guide (83 pages)
Summary of Contents for American Megatrends MB961 Series
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MB961 Series Intel 2nd Gen. Core i Desktop CPU + H61/Q67 Sugar Bay based Micro ATX MB USER’S MANUAL Version 1.0...
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Acknowledgments AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ® Intel and Intel Core i are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description ® The MB961 Series Micro ATX motherboard is based on the latest Intel ® H61/Q67 Express chipset. The platform supports 2nd generation Intel Core™ processor family with LGA1155 packing and features an integrated dual-channel DDR3 memory controller as well as a graphics core.
INTRODUCTION Checklist Your MB961 Series package should include the items listed below. • The MB961 Series motherboard • This User’s Manual • 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility • Serial ATA cable MB961 User’s Manual...
INTRODUCTION MB961 Series Specifications Product Name MB961RF (Q67 based) MB961F (H61 based) MB961 (H61 based) Micro ATX Form Factor ® ® ® Intel generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium /Celeron CPU Type processor TDP for QC= 95W/65W/45W;DC= 65W/35W [Package = FC-LGA10, 37.5 mm x 37.5mm] CPU Speed Up to 3.40 GHz...
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INTRODUCTION Expansion PCIe (16x) x1 PCIe (8x) x1 Slots **Actual signal will be PCIe(4x) for MB961RF or PCIe(1x) for MB961/MB961F** PCI x 2 [Thru ITE8893 PCIe to PCI converter] Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1, #2 Edge DVI-I connector x1 Connector Dual USB (3.0) stack connector x1 HDMI x1 (for MB961F/MB961RF only)
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MB961 Series in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the CPU ............... 7 Installing the Memory ..............8 Setting the Jumpers ..............
INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The MB961 Series board supports an LGA1155 Socket (shown below) for Intel Sandy Bridge processors. To install the CPU, unlock first the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up 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.
INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory The MB961 Series board supports four DDR3 memory socket for a maximum total memory of 16GB 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.
INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MB961 Series 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 MB961 Series and their respective functions.
INSTALLATIONS CN3: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports Pin # Signal Name RS-232 R2-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ Ground Ground Ground CN1: DVI-I Connector Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name DATA 2- Hot_ Plug_Detect DATA 2+ DATA 0- Shield 2/4 DATA 0+ DATA 4- SHIELD 0/5...
INSTALLATIONS J3: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name MIC IN_L Ground MIC IN_R LINE_R Ground Sense LINE_L Ground J4: ATX 12V Power Connector Pin # Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V MB961 User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS J5, J9, J12, J14: USB Connectors (J12 is supported by MB961RF only) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name J6, J8, DDR3 DIMM Sockets J10: Digital I/O Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT0 MB961 User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS J11: LPC Connector (for debug use) J13: Parallel Port Connector (MB961 only) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Line printer strobe Auto Feed PD0, parallel data 0 Error PD1, parallel data 1 Initialize PD2, parallel data 2 Select PD3, parallel data 3 Ground...
INSTALLATIONS J16, J17: COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name DCD, Data carrier detect RXD, Receive data TXD, Transmit data DTR, Data terminal ready GND, ground DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send RI, Ring indicator Not Used...
INSTALLATIONS J18: ACPI LED Connector (MB961 only) Pin # Signal Name S1/S3 LED+ Ground S0 LED+ Ground J19: Front Panel Function Connector Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name SPK - PWR LED + PWR LED- (GND) SPK +(+5V) PWR_SW PWR_SW RST+...
INSTALLATIONS J20: SPI Connector (For debug use) J21: LPC signal connector Signal Name Signal Name -SUSTAT 3VDUAL SERIRQ GPIO Ground CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector Pin # Signal Name Ground +12V Rotation detection Control MB961 User’s Manual...
BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: BIOS Introduction ................30 BIOS Setup ..................30 Advanced Settings ................32 Chipset Settings ................
BIOS SETUP BIOS Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer system’s ROM supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
BIOS SETUP Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ► PCI Subsystem Settings ►...
BIOS SETUP PCI Latency Timer Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. VGA Palette Snoop Enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. PERR# Generation Enables or disables PCI device to generate PERR#. SERR# Generation Enables or disables PCI device to generate SERR#. PCI Express Settings Change PCI Express devices settings.
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BIOS SETUP Maximum Payload Set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value. Maximum Read Request Set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value. ASPM Support Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s –...
BIOS SETUP ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Settings → ← Select Screen Enable Hibernation Enabled ↑↓ Select Item ACPI Sleep State S1 (Suspend to R…) Enter: Select Lock Legacy Resources Disabled Change Field S3 Video Repost Disabled...
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BIOS SETUP Wake up event settings Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Wake system with Fixed Time Disabled Wake up hour Wake up minute Wake up second → ← Select Screen Wake on Ring Enabled ↑↓...
BIOS SETUP CPU Configuration This section shows the CPU configuration parameters. Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit CPU Configuration Intel® Core ™ i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz Processor Stepping 306a8 Microcode Revision Max CPU Speed 3400 MHz Min CPU Speed 1600 MHz CPU Speed...
BIOS SETUP Intel Virtualization Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Hardware Prefetcher To turn on/off the Mid level Cache (L2) streamer Prefetcher. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. SATA Configuration SATA Devices Configuration.
BIOS SETUP EHCI Hand-off Enabled/Disabled. This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Port 64/60 Emulation Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. USB Transfer time-out The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.
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BIOS SETUP F81866 H/W Monitor Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PC Health Status CPU temperature +41 C SYS temperature +35 C FAN1 Speed 4021RPM FAN2 Speed Vcore +0.976V +5.213 V → ← +12V +12.408 V Select Screen 1.5V +1.504 V...
BIOS SETUP PCH-IO Configuration This section allows you to configure the North Bridge Chipset. Aptio Setup Utility Chipset Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Intel PCH RC Version 1.5.0.0 Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID O5/B3 ► PCI Express Configuration ►...
BIOS SETUP USB Configuration Chipset Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration EHCI1 Enabled EHCI2 Enabled USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Disabled → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit...
BIOS SETUP Primary Display Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI graphics device should be primary display or select SG for switchable Gfx. Internal Graphics Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options. DVMT Pre-Allocated Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device.
BIOS SETUP INT19 Trap Response Enable: Allows Option ROMs to trap Int 19. Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order. CSM parameters This section allows you to configure the boot settings. Aptio Setup Utility Boot Main Advanced Chipset Security Save &...
BIOS SETUP Security Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Aptio Setup Utility Security Main Advanced Chipset Boot Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limit access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
BIOS SETUP Save & Exit Settings Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset → ← Discard Changes and Reset Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Save Options Enter: Select Save Changes...
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Drivers Installation This section describes the installation procedures for software and drivers. The software and drivers are included with the motherboard. If you find the items missing, please contact the vendor where you made the purchase. The contents of this section include the following: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility .........
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Drivers.
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. When the Welcome screen to the Intel® Chipset Device Software appears, click Next to continue. 4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process. 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION VGA Drivers Installation NOTE: Before installing the Intel(R) Q77 Chipset Family Graphics Driver, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SPI should be first installed. To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Drivers.
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement and continue the installation. 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation of the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver. 6.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation Follow the steps below to install the Realtek HD Audio Drivers. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 3.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION LAN Drivers Installation 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver. MB961 User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. Click Install Drivers and Software. 4. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. 5. Click Next to to agree with the license agreement. 6. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it and click Next to continue.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Realtek LAN Controller Drivers Installation Follow the steps below to install the Realtek LAN Drivers. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel, then LAN Card, and then Realtek Lan Controller Drivers. 2. Click Realtek RTL8111E LAN Drivers. MB961 User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3.When the welcome screen to InstallShield Wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. 4.When the InstallShieldWizard has finished installing the Realtek LAN drivers, click Finish. MB961 User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 7. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation. 8. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish. MB961 User’s Manual...
DRIVER INSTALLATION Intel® Management Engine Interface Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) AMT 8.0 Drivers. MB961 User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® Management Engine Components, click the checkbox for Install Intel® Control Center & click Next. 3. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement. MB961 User’s Manual...
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DRIVER INSTALLATION 4. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed. MB961 User’s Manual...
DRIVERS INSTALLATION ASMedia USB 3.0 Drivers 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) 6 Series Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver. MB961 User’s Manual...
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DRIVER INSTALLATION 2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® Management Engine Components, click Next. 3. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish. MB961 User’s Manual...
APPENDIX Appendix A. I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used. Address Device Description 000h - 01Fh DMA Controller #1 020h - 03Fh...
APPENDIX B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board. Level Function IRQ0 System Timer Output IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ3 Serial Port #2 IRQ4 Serial Port #1...
APPENDIX C. Watchdog Timer Configuration The WDT is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock. Under these sorts of circumstances, the timer will count to zero and the selected outputs will be driven.
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APPENDIX //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE. //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #include "F81866.H"...
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APPENDIX unsigned char Get_F81866_Reg(unsigned char REG) unsigned char Result; Unlock_F81866(); outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(F81866_DATA_PORT); Lock_F81866(); return Result; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE.