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CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 警告使用者: 這是甲類資訊產品,在居住的環境中使用時,可能會造成無線電干擾,在這種情 況下,使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。 廢電池請回收 For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosing GMB-Q7710-LLVA, an excel- lent industrial computer board. Based on the innovative Intel Panther Point chipset ® for optimal system efficiency, GMB-Q7710-LLVA sup- ports Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge processor series in socket LGA1155 and supports up to four DDR3 1066/1333/1600 UDIMM slots to provide the maxi- mum of 32GB memory capacity.
■ 1 Serial port ■ 1 Displayport ■ 2 Gigabit LAN jacks ■ 2 USB 2.0 ports ■ 4 USB 3.0 ports ■ 1 Line-In audio jack ■ 1 Line-Out audio jack ■ 1 Mic-In audio jack GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
Mini PCI-E Slot Connector Intel AMT ME Jumper Pin-header Mouse/ Keyboard LAN Jack LAN Jack Serial Port Port VGA Port Line-In Jack Line-Out Jack Mic-In Jack USB 2.0 Port Displayport DVI-D Port USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 Port GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information on mainboard hardware configurations. Incorrect setting of jumpers and connectors may damage your main- board. Please pay special attention not to connect these headers in wrong direction. DO NOT adjust any jumper while the mainboard is powered on.
CPU. Introduction to LGA 1155 CPU The surface of LGA 1155 CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion. Alignment Key Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched. Important Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin • with the plastic cap covered to avoid damaging. • Please refer to the documentation in the CPU cooler package for more details about the CPU cooler installation. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Installed Empty GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not backwards compatible. You should always in- stall DDR3 memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots. • To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory mod- ules into the DIMM1 first. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
4-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. Important Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power sup- plies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed). ▶ USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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Signal Ground No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection RS-485 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 485 TXD- Transmit Data, Negative No Connection 485 TXD+ Transmit Data, Positive No Connection Signal Ground No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection 2-10 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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Yellow (Lighting) In S3/S4/S5 Standby State Orange (Lighting) ▶ Audio Jack ■ Line-In (Blue) - for external CD player or other audio devices. ■ Line-Out (Green) - for speakers or headphones. ■ Mic-In (Pink) - for microphones. 2-11 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect one Serial ATA device. SATA1~2 (6Gb/s) SATA3~6 (3Gb/s) Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-12 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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Monitor chipset onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. CPUFAN1 SYSFAN1~3 Important Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2-13 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral module. Front Panel Pin-header: JFP1 This front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switches & LEDs and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Con- nectivity Design Guide. 2-14 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. USB 2.0 Bracket (Optional) Important Note that the pins of +5V and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. 2-15 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
Signal Ground No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection RS-485 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 485 TXD- Transmit Data, Negative No Connection 485 TXD+ Transmit Data, Positive No Connection Signal Ground No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection 2-16 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional paral- lel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports En- hanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 2-17 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
2-3 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. ME Jumper: ME_DIS1 This jumper is used to disable/ enable the Intel AMT ME technology. ME_DIS1 Enabled Disabled 2-18 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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This jumper allows users to select between AT and ATX power. JAT1 AT Power ATX Power COM Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1 ~ JCOMP6 These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports. JCOMP1~6 +12V 2-19 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the ex- pansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. 2-20 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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The ISA slot supports the ISA interface expansion card. Mini PCI-E Slot The Mini PCI-E slot is provided for wireless LAN card, TV tuner card, and Robson NAND Flash card . mSATA Slot The mSATA slot is provided for mSATA SSD device . 2-21 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
<Alt>, and <Delete> keys. Important • The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are un- der continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. COntrOL KeyS ← → Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. ▶ Save & exit This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default set- tings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
▶ System time This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. ▶ System Date This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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[32 Bit Data Enables 32-bit communication between Transfer] CPU and IDE controller ▶ Sata Mode Selection This setting specifies the SATA controller mode. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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■ Auto: BIOS routes shared ports to EHCI controller. And it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable xHCI controller and reroute the shared ports. Note: This would be the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have xHCI pre-boot support. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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▶ CPU Configuration ▶ active Processor Cores This setting allows user to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. Note that this field is present only when a multi- core processor is installed. GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum CPUID input value of the processor when queried. ▶ Super IO Configuration 3-10 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates a reset when the software that it monitors does not re- spond as expected each time the watch dog polls it. ▶ Hardware Health Configuration 3-11 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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CPU/system fan speed automati- cally depending on the current CPU/system temperature, avoiding the overheating to damage your system. ▶ GPIO Configuration ▶ GPO 0/1/2/3 Data This setting specifies the GPO data. 3-12 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑ ↓ ) to select the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <Page- Down> key to move it up/down in the priority list. 3-13 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to the default value later. 3-14 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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▶ Firmware Update Configuration Configure Management Engine Technology parameters. ▶ Me FW Image re-Flash Enable/Disable ME FW Image ReFlash function. Note: Enable this option if BIOS update requires an update of the Intel Management Engine (ME). 3-15 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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This item is used to enable/disable Intel Active Management Technol- ogy BIOS Extension. Note: iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device. 3-16 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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Enable/Disable Alert Specification Format. ▶ activate remote assistence Process Trigger CIRA boot. ▶ USB Configure Enable/Disable USB Configure function. ▶ Pet Progress User can enable/disable PET Events progress to received PET events or not. ▶ WatchDog Enable/Disable WatchDog Timer. 3-17 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
▶ DVMt total Gfx Mem This setting specifies the memory size for DVMT. ▶ Primary/ Secondary IGFX Boot Display Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the primary/ secondary display(s) of the system. 3-19 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
Available settings are: [Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state. [Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state. [Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred. 3-20 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
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LAN/mini PCI-E is detected. ▶ resume On rtC When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode. 3-21 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...
Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Save as User Defaults Save all changes as user defaults. ▶ restore User Defaults Restore the preset user defaults. 3-22 GMB-Q7710-LLVA User’s manual...