Intel 2nd gen. core i desktop cpu + h61/q67 sugar bay based micro atx mb (78 pages)
Summary of Contents for American Megatrends MI987
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MI987 Intel® Q87 / H81 Based Mini-ITX board Mini ITX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Version 1.0A...
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MI987 Intel® Q87 / H81 Based Mini-ITX board Mini ITX Motherboard 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® 4 Generation Core DC/QC Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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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® 4 Generation Core DC/QC Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
MiniPCIe (One of half-sized MiniPCIe slot is dedicated mSATA only). Onboard connectors support 2x SATAIII, 4x or 6x USB 2.0 depending on the MI987 model and 2x COM ports. The board measures 170mm x 170mm. Checklist Your MI987 package should include the items listed below.
Expansion is provided by PCIe(4x), one full sized MiniPCIe and two half sized MiniPCIe. Onboard connectors support 2x SATAIII, 4x or 6x USB 2.0 depending on the MI987 model and 2x COM ports. The board measures 170mm x 170mm.
Hardware Monitor (2 thermal inputs,4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 Fan headers) - CPU FAN x 2 (PWM/DC type, 4-pin connector type, auto-detection by Nuvoton NCT3943S fan controller) Digital IO 4 in & 4 out IAMT 9.0 MI987AF only TPM 1.2 Infineon SLB9655 MI987 User’s Manual...
Hardware monitor (2 thermal inputs, 4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 fan headers) - CPU fan x2 (PWM/DC type, 4-pin connector type, auto-detection by Nuvoton NCT3943S fan controller) Digital IO 4 in & 4 out IAMT 9.0 MI987AF/-W only TPM 1.2 Infineon SLB9655 [MI987AF/-W only] MI987 User’s Manual...
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Legacy Free from super I/O AT24C02C EEPROM [SO8 type] via SMbus Board Size 170mm x 170mm Operation Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 System Accessories PK1H: C501PK1H009302000P (COM port cable) (Optional) USB-29: C501USB2908303000P (USB Cable) AUDIO-34: C501AUD3410252000P (Audio Cable) SATA-17: C501SATA170253000P (SATA Cable) MI987 User’s Manual...
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- EuP/ErP (MI987EF only, thru Super I/O) - iSMART function(TI MSP430G2433 MCU) - Legacy Free from super I/O - AT24C02C EEPROM [SO8 type] via SMbus Board Size 170mm x 170mm Operating System Windows 7, Windows 8 Support MI987 User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MI987 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the Memory ................6 Setting the Jumpers ................7 Connectors on MI987 ................12...
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MI987 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the Memory ................6 Setting the Jumpers ................7 Connectors on MI987 ................ 12...
INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory The MI987 board supports two DDR3 memory modules for a maximum total of 16GB in DDR3 SODIMM 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 Installing the Memory The MI987 board supports two DDR3 memory modules for a maximum total of 16GB in DDR3 SODIMM 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 MI987 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 MI987 and their respective functions.
INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MI987 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 MI987 and their respective functions.
INSTALLATIONS JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents JBAT1(2.54mm) Setting Function Pin 1-2 Normal Short/Closed Pin 2-3 Clear CMOS Short/Closed J15: DP++ Select JP15(2.0mm) Function Short Display Port Open Dongle /DP to DVI / DP to HDMI MI987 User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents JBAT1 Setting Function Pin 1-2 Normal Short/Closed Pin 2-3 Clear CMOS Short/Closed J15: DP++ Select JP15 Function Short Display Port Open Dongle /DP to DVI / DP to HDMI MI987 User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS F_USB1/2/3: USB Connectors [HRS DF11-8DP-2DSA(08)] Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name J2: Digital I/O (2.0mm) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name VCC(500mA) OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT0 MI987 User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS F_USB1/2/3: USB Connectors Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name J2: Digital I/O Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT0 MI987 User’s Manual...
The reset switch allows the user to reset the system without turning the main power switch off and then on again. Orientation is not required when making a connection to this header. Power LED: Pins 7 and 8 MI987 User’s Manual...
The reset switch allows the user to reset the system without turning the main power switch off and then on again. Orientation is not required when making a connection to this header. Power LED: Pins 7 and 8 Pin # Signal Name MI987 User’s Manual...
DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send RI, Ring indicator Not Used JP9: Audio Front Header (2.54mm) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name MIC2_L Ground MIC2_R Presence# Line2_R MIC2_ID Sense Line2_L Line2_ID MI987 User’s Manual...
DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send RI, Ring indicator Not Used JP9: Audio Front Header Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name MIC2_L Ground MIC2_R Presence# Line2_R MIC2_ID Sense Line2_L Line2_ID MI987 User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS J16: Mini PCIE Connector PCIE1: PCIE_x4 Slot CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector Pin # Signal Name Ground +12V(1A) Rotation detection Control MI987 User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS J16: Mini PCIE Connector PCIE1: PCIE_x4 Slot CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector Pin # Signal Name Ground +12V Rotation detection Control MI987 User’s Manual...
These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system to become unstable and crash in some cases. MI987 User’s Manual...
These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system to become unstable and crash in some cases. MI987 User’s Manual...
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Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory Size used by the Internal Graphics Device. DVMT Total Gfx Mem Select DVMT 5.0 Total Graphics Memory Size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Gfx Low Power Mode This option is applicable for SFF only. MI987 User’s Manual...
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Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory Size used by the Internal Graphics Device. DVMT Total Gfx Mem Select DVMT 5.0 Total Graphics Memory Size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Gfx Low Power Mode This option is applicable for SFF only. MI987 User’s Manual...
LAN Drivers Installation ..............49 Intel® Management Engine Interface ..........50 Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers ............... 51 IMPORTANT NOTE: After installing your Windows operating system, you must install first the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding with the drivers installation. MI987 User’s Manual...
LAN Drivers Installation ..............49 Intel® Management Engine Interface ..........50 Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers ..............51 IMPORTANT NOTE: After installing your Windows operating system, you must install first the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding with the drivers installation. MI987 User’s Manual...
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. 6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI987 User’s Manual...
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. 6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI987 User’s Manual...
Intel® HD Graphics Driver. 5. On the screen shown below, click Install to continue. 6. On the Setup Progress screen, click Next to continue. 7. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI987 User’s Manual...
Intel® HD Graphics Driver. 5. On the screen shown below, click Install to continue. 6. On the Setup Progress screen, click Next to continue. 7. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI987 User’s Manual...
Driver. 2. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Next to proceed with and complete the installation process. 3. The InstallShield Wizard Complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI987 User’s Manual...
Driver. 2. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Next to proceed with and complete the installation process. 3. The InstallShield Wizard Complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI987 User’s Manual...
6. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it and click Next to continue. 7. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation. 8. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish. MI987 User’s Manual...
6. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it and click Next to continue. 7. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation. 8. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish. MI987 User’s Manual...
Management Engine Components, click the checkbox for Install Intel® Control Center & click Next. 3. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement. 4. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed. MI987 User’s Manual...
Management Engine Components, click the checkbox for Install Intel® Control Center & click Next. 3. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement. 4. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed. MI987 User’s Manual...
4. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation of the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver. 5. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI987 User’s Manual...
4. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation of the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver. 5. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI987 User’s Manual...
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Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02 F0C0h-F0C3h Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02 F0D0h-F0D7h Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02 F0E0h-F0E7h Intel(R) Active Management Technology - SOL (COM3) MI987 User’s Manual...
Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02 F0C0h-F0C3h Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02 F0D0h-F0D7h Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02 F0E0h-F0E7h Intel(R) Active Management Technology - SOL (COM3) MI987 User’s Manual...
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Nuvoton NCT5523D, program abort.\n"); return(1); Dio5Initial(); //for GPIO20..27 Dio5SetDirection(0x0F); //GP20..23 = input, GP24..27=output printf("Current DIO direction = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetDirection()); printf("Current DIO status = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetInput()); printf("Set DIO output to high\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x0F); printf("Set DIO output to low\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x00); return 0; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MI987 User’s Manual...
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Nuvoton NCT5523D, program abort.\n"); return(1); Dio5Initial(); //for GPIO20..27 Dio5SetDirection(0x0F); //GP20..23 = input, GP24..27=output printf("Current DIO direction = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetDirection()); printf("Current DIO status = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetInput()); printf("Set DIO output to high\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x0F); printf("Set DIO output to low\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x00); return 0; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MI987 User’s Manual...
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Dio5SetDirection(unsigned char NewData) //NewData : 1 for input, 0 for output Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7 Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xE8, NewData); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Dio5GetDirection(void) unsigned char result; Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7 result = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0xE8); return (result); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MI987 User’s Manual...
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Dio5SetDirection(unsigned char NewData) //NewData : 1 for input, 0 for output Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7 Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xE8, NewData); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Dio5GetDirection(void) unsigned char result; Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7 result = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0xE8); return (result); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MI987 User’s Manual...