Mini-itx motherboard with intel atom n270 cpu, 2 x sata, pci card slot, 2 x lvds, pcie mini card slot, vga, 6 x usb, gbe lan and rohs compliant (151 pages)
Full-size picmg 1.3 cpu card supports lga1155 intel , intel core i7/i5/i3/pentium and celeron processor cpu per intel q67, ddr3, vga /dvi-d, dual intel pcie gbe, sata 6gb/s, mini pcie, hd audio and rohs version 2.01 (12 pages)
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card MODEL: PCIE-Q670 Series Full-Size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Supports 32nm LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® CPU, Intel® Q67 Chipset, DDR3, VGA, DVI-D, Dual Intel® PCIe GbE, Two SATA 6Gb/s Ports, PCIe Mini, HD Audio and RoHS User Manual Page i Rev.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Revision Date Version Changes November 16, 2015 2.02 Updated Section 1.7: Technical Specifications September 12, 2014 2.01 Modified default value of the SATA Mode BIOS item to IDE Mode (on pages 74 and 75) May 8, 2014 2.00 Modified for R20 version Modified LAN pinouts...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 M ....................3 ODEL ARIATIONS 1.3 F ........................3 EATURES 1.4 C ......................4 ONNECTORS 1.5 D ....................... 5 IMENSIONS 1.6 D ........................ 7 1.7 T ..................
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.10 Infrared Interface Connector ................. 27 3.2.11 Keyboard/Mouse Connector................28 3.2.12 Parallel Port Connector ................29 3.2.13 PCIe Mini Card Slot ..................30 3.2.14 SATA 3Gb/s Drive Connector ................ 32 3.2.15 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector ................ 33 3.2.16 Serial Port Connectors, RS-232..............
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.5.5 PCIe Mini Card Installation ................58 4.6 E ........... 59 XTERNAL ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTION 4.6.1 LAN Connection....................59 4.6.2 USB Device Connection (Single Connector) ........... 60 4.6.3 VGA Monitor Connection ................61 ® 4.7 I AMT S ................
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.5 B ........................98 5.6 S ....................... 100 ECURITY 5.7 E ........................101 6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS .................... 103 6.1 A ................104 VAILABLE OFTWARE RIVERS 6.2 S ..................104 OFTWARE NSTALLATION 6.3 C ................106 HIPSET RIVER NSTALLATION...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card List of Figures Figure 1-1: PCIE-Q670 Series ......................2 Figure 1-2: Connectors ........................4 Figure 1-3: PCIE-Q670 Series Dimensions (mm).................5 Figure 1-4: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm) ..............6 Figure 1-5: Data Flow Diagram......................7 Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers..................18 Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Pinout Location..............20 Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location ..................21 Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location..................22...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever..............45 Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover..................46 Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1155 CPU................47 Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1155 ..................47 Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit Support Bracket ..................48 Figure 4-6: DIMM Installation.......................49 Figure 4-7: AT/ATX Power Mode Jumper Location..............51 Figure 4-8: Clear BIOS Jumper Location ...................52 Figure 4-9: Wake-on LAN Connector Pinout Locations ............52...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................67 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................69 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration ....................69 BIOS Menu 4: TPM Configuration ....................70 BIOS Menu 5: CPU Configuration ....................71 BIOS Menu 6: CPU Configuration ....................72 BIOS Menu 7: SATA Configuration .....................74 BIOS Menu 8: Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ................76 BIOS Menu 9: USB Configuration ....................76...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: PCIE-Q670 Series The PCIE-Q670 Series PICMG 1.3 CPU card is a Socket LGA1155 32nm Intel® Core i3/i5/i7/Pentium®/Celeron® processor platform that supports two 240-pin 1066/1333 MHz dual-channel DDR3 DIMM modules up to 16.0 GB. The PCIE-Q670 Series supports two GbE interfaces through the Intel®...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.2 Model Variations The model variations of the PCIE-Q670 Series are listed below. Model No. CPU Supported DVI-D by 26-pin header PCIE-Q670-DVI-R10 LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® LGA1155 Intel® Core™ PCIE-Q670-R10 i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Table 1-1: PCIE-Q670 Series Model Variations 1.3 Features...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.5 Dimensions The main dimensions of the PCIE-Q670 Series are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: PCIE-Q670 Series Dimensions (mm) Page 5...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.6 Data Flow F igure 1-5 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-5: Data Flow Diagram Page 7...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.7 Technical Specifications The PCIE-Q670 Series technical specifications are listed below. Specification/Model PCIE-Q670 Series PICMG 1.3 Form Factor LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® CPU CPU Supported Intel® Q67 Memory Two 240-pin 1333/1066 MHz dual-channel unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs support (system max.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card I/O Interface Connectors One internal audio connector (10-pin header) Audio Connector Digital I/O 8-bit digital I/O Display Output One VGA integrated in the Intel® Q67 (rear I/O) One DVI-D integrated in the Intel® Q67 (via 26-pin header to the DVI-D/USB kit;...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) Humidity Physical Specifications Dimensions 338 mm x 126 mm Weight GW/NW 1200 g / 420 g Table 1-2: PCIE-Q670 Series Specifications Page 10...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 2.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING! Static electricity can destroy certain electronics. Make sure to follow the ESD precautions to prevent damage to the product, and injury to the user. Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines: Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing an anti-static wristband can prevent electrostatic discharge.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 2.3 Packing List NOTE: If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the PCIE-Q670 Series was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@ieiworld.com.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Quantity Item and Part Number Image One Key Recovery CD (P/N: IEI-7B000-000478-RS) Utility CD Quick Installation Guide Table 2-1: Packing List 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image RS-422/485 cable, 200 mm (P/N: 32205-003800-300-RS)
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Item and Part Number Image 7.1-channel HD audio kit with Realtek ALC892 audio codec supporting dual audio stream (P/N: AC-KIT-892HD-R10) LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (1U chassis compatible, 73W) (P/N: CF-1156A-RS-R11) LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (1U chassis compatible, 45W) (P/N: CF-1156C-RS) LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (1U chassis compatible,...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 PCIE-Q670 Series Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Connector Type Label VGA connector 15-pin female VGA1 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the PCIE-Q670 Series. 3.2.1 12V Power Connector CN Label: CPU12V1 4-pin Molex power connector CN Type: CN Location:...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 This is connected to the system battery. The battery provides power to the system clock to retain the time when power is turned off. Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location Description Battery+ Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Input 1 Input 0 Table 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts 3.2.6 DVI-D Connector (DVI Model Only) CN Label: DVI1 CN Type: 26-pin header See Figure 3-7 CN Location: CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The DVI-D connector connects to a monitor that supports DVI video input via the DVI-D/USB kit.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description Clock + Clock - Table 3-7: DVI-D Connector Pinouts 3.2.7 Fan Connector (CPU) CN Label: CPU_FAN1 4-pin wafer CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan. Figure 3-8: CPU Fan Connector Location PIN NO.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.8 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 14-pin header CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 The front panel connector connects to the indicator LEDs and buttons on the computer's front panel.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.9 I C Connector CN Label: I2C_1 4-pin wafer CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The I C connector is for system debug. Figure 3-10: I C Connector Location Description PCH_GP38_PU PCH_GP39_PU...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-11: Infrared Connector Location Description IR-RX IR-TX Table 3-11: Infrared Connector Pinouts 3.2.11 Keyboard/Mouse Connector CN Label: KB_MS1 CN Type: 6-pin wafer See Figure 3-12 CN Location: CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 The keyboard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description 1.5V VCC3 Table 3-14: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts 3.2.14 SATA 3Gb/s Drive Connector CN Label: SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 7-pin SATA drive connector CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives and support up to 3Gb/s data transfer rate.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.15 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector CN Label: SATA1, SATA2 7-pin SATA drive connector CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-16 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives and support up to 6Gb/s data transfer rate.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Each of these connectors provides RS-232 connections. Figure 3-17: Serial Port Connector Location Description Description Data Carrier Direct (DCD) Receive Data (RXD) Transmit Data (TXD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Ground (GND) Data Set Ready (DSR) Request To Send (RTS) Clear To Send (CTS) Ring Indicator (RI)
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-18: RS-422/485 Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION RXD422- TXD422+/TXD485+ RXD422+ TXD422-/TXD485- Table 3-18: RS-422/485Connector Pinouts Use the optional RS-422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts of the DB-9 connector are listed below.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card The PCIE-Q670 Series is equipped with two built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. Each controller can connect to the LAN through one RJ-45 LAN connector. Description Description MDIA3- MDIA2+ MDIA3+ MDIA1+ MDIA1- MDIA0- MDIA2- MDIA0+ Table 3-24: LAN Pinouts Figure 3-24: Ethernet Connector Description Description...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description DATA+ GROUND Table 3-26: USB Port Pinouts 3.3.3 VGA Connector CN Label: VGA1 CN Type: 15-pin Female CN Location: See Figure 3-23 CN Pinouts: See Figure 3-25 and Table 3-27 The VGA connector connects to a monitor that accepts a standard VGA input. Description Description GREEN...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the PCIE-Q670 Series may result in permanent damage to the PCIE-Q670 Series and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PCIE-Q670 Series.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card WARNING: The installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the components and injury to the user. Before and during the installation please DO the following: Read the user manual: The user manual provides a complete description of the PCIE-Q670 Series installation instructions and configuration options.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.2.1 Socket LGA1155 CPU Installation WARNING: CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly installed.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with compressed air.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1155 CPU Step 8: Close the CPU socket. Close the load plate and pull the load lever back a little to have the load plate be able to secure to the knob. Engage the load lever by pushing it back to its original position (Figure 4-4).
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.2.2 Socket LGA1155 Cooling Kit Installation The cooling kit can be bought from IEI. The cooling kit has a heatsink and fan. WARNING: Do not wipe off (accidentally or otherwise) the pre-sprayed layer of thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. The thermal paste between the CPU and the heat sink is important for optimum heat dissipation.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 3: Mount the cooling kit. Gently place the cooling kit on top of the CPU. Make sure the four threaded screws on the corners of the cooling kit properly pass through the holes of the cooling kit bracket. Step 4: Secure the cooling kit by fastening the four retention screws of the cooling kit.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 4: Removing a DIMM. To remove a DIMM, push both handles outward. The memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket. 4.3 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-8: Clear BIOS Jumper Location 4.3.3 Wake-on LAN Jumper CN Label: WOL_SEL1 CN Type: 3-pin header CN Location: See Figure 4-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-4 The Wake-on LAN connector allows the user to enable or disable the Wake-on LAN (WOL) function.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.4 Chassis Installation 4.4.1 Airflow WARNING: Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard components. The chassis in which the PCIE-Q670 Series must have air vents to allow cool air to move into the system and hot air to move out.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 2: Insert the cable connectors. Insert one connector into each serial port box headers (Figure 4-10). A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures the connector can only be installed in one direction. Figure 4-10: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation Step 3: Secure the bracket.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-11: DVI-D/USB Kit Installation Step 3: Mount the DVI-D/USB kit onto the chassis. Once the DVI-D/USB kit is connected to the board, secure the DVI-D/USB kit bracket to the system chassis. 4.5.3 SATA Drive Connection The PCIE-Q670 Series is shipped with four SATA drive cables.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-12: SATA Drive Cable Connection Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-13. Step 4: Connect the SATA power cable (optional).
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-13: SATA Power Drive Connection 4.5.4 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket The PCIE-Q670 Series is shipped with a dual port USB 2.0 cable. To connect the USB cable connector, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable connectors are properly aligned with the USB connectors on the PCIE-Q670 Series, connect the cable connectors to the on-board connectors. See Figure 4-14. Figure 4-14: Dual USB Cable Connection Step 4: Attach the bracket to the chassis.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-15: PCIe Mini Card Installation Step 1: Insert into the socket at and angle. Line up the notch on the card with the notch on the connector. Slide the PCIe Mini card into the socket at an angle of about 20º.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-16: LAN Connection Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. 4.6.2 USB Device Connection (Single Connector) There are two external USB 2.0 connectors. Both connectors are perpendicular to the PCIE-Q670 Series.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-17: USB Device Connection Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device connector into the on-board connector. 4.6.3 VGA Monitor Connection The PCIE-Q670 Series has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface panel.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-18: VGA Connector Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. ® 4.7 Intel AMT Setup Procedure The PCIE-Q670 Series is featured with the Intel®...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card process. Enter the Intel® current ME password as it requires (the Intel® default password is admin). NOTE: To change the password, enter a new password following the strong password rule (containing at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter, one digit and one special character, and be at least eight characters).
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. NOTE: Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and are subject to change without prior notice.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Function Decrease the numeric value or make changes Page Up key Increase the numeric value or make changes Page Dn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and return to Main Menu General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Save & Exit – Selects exit options and loads default settings The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above. 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Memory Information The Memory Information lists a brief summary of the on-board memory. The fields in Memory Information cannot be changed. Total Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory size and type. The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Use the ACPI Sleep State option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being used. Suspend Disabled The system enters S1 (POS) sleep state. The (CPU Stop EFAULT...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card TPM Support [Disable] Use the TPM Support option to configure support for the TPM. TPM support is disabled. Disable EFAULT Enable TPM support is enabled. 5.3.3 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5) to enter the CPU Information submenu or enable Intel Virtualization Technology.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] Use the Intel Virtualization Technology option to enable or disable virtualization on the system. When combined with third party software, Intel® Virtualization technology allows several OSs to run on the same system at the same time. Disabled Disables Intel...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Processor Cores: Lists the number of the processor core Intel HT Technology: Indicates if Intel HT Technology is supported by the CPU. Intel VT-x Technology: Indicates if Intel VT-x Technology is supported by the CPU. Intel SMX Technology: Indicates if Intel SMX Technology is supported by the CPU.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.4 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Disabled Disables SATA devices. Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device. IDE Mode EFAULT AHCI Mode Configures SATA devices as AHCI device. RAID Mode Configures SATA devices as RAID device. Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Staggered Spin-up allows the system to power up one drive at a time to prevent excess power consumption.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX is enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior --------------------- to TXT.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card USB Support [Enabled] Use the USB Support option to enable or disable USB support on the system. USB support disabled Disabled Enabled USB support enabled EFAULT Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.7 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Super IO Configuration Enable or Disable Floppy...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.7.1 Serial Port n Configuration Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port n Configuration Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Serial Port...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card IO=3F8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt IRQ=3, 4 address is IRQ3, 4 Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt IO=2F8h; address is IRQ3, 4 IRQ=3, 4 IO=2C0h; Serial Port I/O port address is 2C0h and the interrupt IRQ=3, 4 address is IRQ3, 4...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card IO=2C8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 2C8h and the interrupt IRQ=3, 4 address is IRQ3, 4 5.3.7.1.3 Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. Disable the serial port Disabled Enabled...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.7.1.4 Serial Port 6 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. Disabled Disable the serial port Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.7.2 Parallel Port Configuration Use the Parallel Port Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Parallel Port Configuration Enable or Disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE) Parallel Port [Enabled]...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card IO=3BCh; Parallel Port I/O port address is 3BCh and the IRQ=7 interrupt address is IRQ7 Device Mode [Printer Mode] Use the Device Mode option to select the mode the parallel port operates in. Configuration options are listed below. Printer Mode Default SPP Mode...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card PC Health Status The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: System Temperatures: CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan Speeds: CPU Fan Speed Voltages: VCC3V Vcore +1.05V VDDR VSB3V VBAT 5VSB 5.3.8.1 FAN 1 Configuration...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status CPU Smart Fan control [Auto by RPM] Target Temp. Sensor [CPU Temperature] Temperature Bound 1 Temperature Bound 2 Temperature Bound 3 Temperature Bound 4 Segment 1 Speed (%) ---------------------...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Sets the target temperature sensor to the System Temperature Temperature setting. Temperature Bound n Use the + or – key to change the fan Temperature Bound n value. Enter a decimal number between 0 and 127. Segment n Speed (%) Use the + or –...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Console Redirection [Disabled] Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function. Disabled the console redirection function Disabled EFAULT Enabled Enabled the console redirection function Terminal Type [VT-100+] Use the Terminal Type option to specify the remote terminal type. VT100 The target terminal type is VT100 VT100+...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced iEi Feature Auto Recovery Function Reboot and recover Auto Recovery Function [Disabled] system automatically within 10 min, when OS crashes. Please install Auto Recovery API service before enabling this function.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit > North Bridge North Bridge Parameters > South Bridge > Integrated Graphics > ME Subsystem --------------------- : Select Screen ↑...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD] Use the Initiate Graphic Adapter option to select the graphics controller used as the primary boot device. Select either an integrated graphics controller (IGD) or a combination of PCI graphics controller, a PCI express (PEG) controller or an IGD. Configuration options are listed below: PCI/IGD PCI/PEG...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 288M 288 MB of memory used by internal graphics device 320 MB of memory used by internal graphics 320M device 352M 352 MB of memory used by internal graphics device 384M 384 MB of memory used by internal graphics device 416M 416 MB of memory used by internal graphics...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.2 Southbridge Configuration Use the South Bridge menu (BIOS Menu 19) to configure the Southbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Auto Power Button Status [OFF] Enabled/Disabled All USB controllers USB Controller [Enabled]...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Enabled The onboard GbE controller is enabled EFAULT GbE PXE Boot [Disabled] Use the GbE PXE Boot option to enable or disable the boot option for GbE devices. Disables the GbE PXE Boot option Disabled EFAULT Enabled Enables the GbE PXE Boot option...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Resume on Ring [Enabled] Use the Resume on Ring option to enable or disable resuming from RI# signal. Disables Resume on Ring option Disabled Enabled Enables Resume on Ring option EFAULT Resume on PS/2 [Enabled] Use the Resume on PS/2 option to enable or disable resuming from PS/2 activation.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.3 Integrated Graphics Use the Integrated Graphics menu (BIOS Menu 20) to configure the video device connected to the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration Select DVMT Mode used by Internal Graphics DVMT Mode Select...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 128 MB 256 MB Maximum EFAULT IGD - Boot Type [AUTO] Use the IGD - Boot Type option to select the display device used by the system when it boots. For dual display support, select “Auto.” Configuration options are listed below. AUTO EFAULT 5.4.4 ME Subsystem...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Hidden Enables hidden Ctrl+P function Ctrl + P Enables user to enter MEBx setup Enter MEBx Setup Unconfigure AMT/ME [Disabled] Use the Unconfigure AMT/ME option to perform AMT/ME unconfigure without password operation. Disable AMT/ME unconfigure Disabled EFAULT Enabled...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be EFAULT enabled automatically when the computer system boots up. This allows the immediate use of the 10-key numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard is lit.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 23) to set system and user passwords. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.7 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 24) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Use the Restore User Defaults option to restore the user defaults to all the setup options. Page 102...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 6.1 Available Software Drivers NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates. The following drivers can be installed on the system: Chipset Graphic...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 6-1: Introduction Screen Step 3: Click PCIE-Q670. Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2: Available Drivers Page 105...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu. 6.3 Chipset Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list. (See Section 6.2) Step 2: Click “Chipset”.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 11: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Read Me File Step 12: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-7. Step 13: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click Next to continue. Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Setup Operations Page 108...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 14: The Finish screen in Figure 6-8 appears. Step 15: Select “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” and click Finish. Figure 6-8: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen 6.4 Graphics Driver Installation To install the Graphics driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 6-9: Graphics Driver Welcome Screen Step 6: The License Agreement in Figure 6-10 appears. Step 7: Click Yes to accept the agreement and continue. Figure 6-10: Graphics Driver License Agreement Step 8: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-11. Page 110...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 9: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click Next to continue. Figure 6-11: Graphics Driver Setup Operations Step 10: The Finish screen in Figure 6-12 appears. Step 11: Select “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” and click Finish. Figure 6-12: Graphics Driver Installation Finish Screen Page 111...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 6.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the LAN driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list. (See Section 6.2) Step 2: Click “LAN”. Step 3: Locate the Autorun file and double click it. Step 4: The Intel®...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 6-14: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 7: Click Next to continue. Step 8: The License Agreement in Figure 6-15 appears. Step 9: Accept the agreement by selecting “I accept the terms in the license agreement”.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 11: The Setup Options screen in Figure 6-16 appears. Step 12: Select program features to install. Step 13: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-16: LAN Driver Setup Options Step 14: The Ready to Install the Program screen in Figure 6-17 appears. Step 15: Click Install to proceed with the installation.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 6-17: LAN Driver Installation Step 16: The program begins to install. Step 17: When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 6-18 appears. Step 18: Click Finish to exit. Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Installation Complete Page 115...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 6.6 Audio Driver Installation To install the audio driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list. (See Section 6.2) Step 2: Click “Audio” and select the folder which corresponds to the operating system. Step 3: Double click the setup file.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 6-20: Audio Driver Welcome Screen Step 7: The audio driver installation begins. See Figure 6-21. Figure 6-21: Audio Driver Installation Step 8: When the installation is complete, the screen in Figure 6-22 appears. Step 9: Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 6.7 Intel® AMT Driver and Application 6.7.1 Intel® Management Engine Components Installation The package of the Intel® ME components includes Intel® Management Engine Interface (Intel® ME Interface) Serial Over LAN (SOL) driver Local Manageability Service (LMS) User Notification Service (UNS) Intel®...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 10: The Read Me file in Figure 6-25 appears. Step 11: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-25: Intel® ME Driver Read Me File Step 12: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-26. Step 13: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click Next to continue.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 6.7.2 Intel® IT Director Application Installation Intel® IT Director is an application that helps address key IT security, data protection and network health concerns of small businesses. To install the Intel® IT Director application, please do the following. NOTE: For Windows XP system, please make sure to install the .net Framework 3.5 before installing the Intel®...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 6-28: IT Director Welcome Screen Step 7: The license agreement in Figure 6-29 appears. Step 8: Accept the agreement by selecting “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Step 9: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-29: IT Director License Agreement Step 10: Continue to choose the installation type and the destination folder for the IT...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Director application. Step 11: The Ready to Install the Program screen in Figure 6-30 appears. Step 12: Click Install to proceed with the installation. Figure 6-30: IT Director Installation Step 13: The program begins to install. Step 14: When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 6-31 appears.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 6-31: IT Director Installation Complete Step 16: The Welcome Screen of the IT Director Configuration Tool in Figure 6-32 appears. Figure 6-32: IT Director Configuration Tool Welcome Screen Page 125...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card NOTE: It is recommended to open the Intel® IT Director Getting Started Guide shown in Figure 6-32 to fully understand the configuration process. Step 17: Select whether this is the first computer you are creating a password for IT Director.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 6-34: IT Director Configuration Complete NOTE: If the network connection doesn’t work after installing the Intel® IT Director in a Windows Vista system, please install the network adapter driver. The driver is located at \7-iAMT, iTPM Driver & Utility\AMT Hot Fix\V1.0C0206 of the driver CD.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 128...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply. FCC WARNING This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Overview .........................67 Memory Information ......................68 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................68 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................68 ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] ................70 ...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Console Redirection [Disabled] ..................88 Terminal Type [VT-100+] .....................88 Bits per second [115200].....................88 Auto Recovery Function [Disabled]...................89 Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD]..................91 IGD Memory [64M] .......................91 PCI Express Port [Enabled] ....................92 ...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer. POST The Power-on Self Test (POST) is the pre-boot actions the system performs when the system is turned-on. Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile memory that loses data when power is lost.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card D.1 Introduction The DIO connector on the PCIE-Q670 Series is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The DIO has both 4-bit digital inputs and 4-bit digital outputs. The digital inputs and digital outputs are generally control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card D.2 Assembly Language Sample 1 AX, 6F08H ;setting the digital port as input AL low byte = value AH – 6FH Sub-function: AL – 9 :Set the digital port as OUTPUT :Digital I/O input value D.3 Assembly Language Sample 2 AX, 6F09H ;setting the digital port as output...
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for specific drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. EXAMPLE PROGRAM: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card F.1 Introduction The PCIE-Q670 Series can provide data protection for serial ATA (SATA) disks via the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager using one of three fault-tolerant RAID levels: RAID 1, 5 or 10. When using two hard drives, matrix RAID allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions to be combined, where critical files can be stored on RAID 1, and RAID 0 can be used for non-critical items such as software.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card CAUTION! Do not accidentally disconnect the SATA drive cables. Carefully route the cables within the chassis to avoid system down time. F.2 Features and Benefits Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 10 Supports connectivity to two or more disk drives Supported Operating Systems include: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows 7 F.3 Accessing the Intel®...
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card appear during the POST. Refer to the applicable BIOS configuration section in this user manual. Step 4: Save and Exit BIOS. After the SATA support option is enabled, save and exit the BIOS. Step 5: Reboot the system.
PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card G.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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PCIE-Q670 PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply Assemblies Battery...
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