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Q965 LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/
Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ Duo Micro ATX Main Board
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 MX965Q2 ® Intel Q965 LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ Duo Micro ATX Main Board User’s Manual Ver. 1.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MX965Q2 Contents Safety Information ......................5 Technical Support ......................6 Conventions Used in This Guide ..................6 Disclaimer and Notice .....................6 Packing List ........................7 Revision History .......................8 Specifications Summary....................9 Block Diagram.........................12 Production Introduction ....................14 Before you Proceed ....................14 Motherboard Overview....................15 1.2.1 Placement Direction ........................15 1.2.2...
  • Page 3 SPI Connector (JSPI)......................... 43 1.8.14 Primary IDE Connector (PRI_EIDE1) ..................43 1.8.15 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN)................... 44 1.8.16 Serial ATA Connector [Red] (SATA1, SATA2) ................44 1.8.17 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT1) ................... 45 1.8.18 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56) ..................... 46 MX965Q2...
  • Page 4 MX965Q2 Contents BIOS Setup ........................48 BIOS Setup Program ....................48 2.1.1 Legend Box ............................ 49 2.1.2 List Box............................49 2.1.3 Sub-menu............................49 BIOS Menu Screen ....................50 2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features......................51 2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features ......................53 2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features......................59 2.2.4...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. MX965Q2...

  • Page 6: Technical Support

    If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Advansus website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.advansus.com.tw/Support/Support.asp...

  • Page 7: Packing List

    － User’s manual (this manual in PDF file) － Drivers 1 x 2-in-1 FD/ATA cable 3 x COM1 cable (9-pin, 260mm) 2 x SATA cable 1 x Startup Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer. MX965Q2...

  • Page 8: Revision History

    MX965Q2 Revision History Revision Revision History Date V 1.0 First release for PCB 1.00 March 25, 2008...

  • Page 9: Specifications Summary

    Pentium 4 / Celeron D with 65nm process technology 1 x EIDE (Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33), 1 x LPT, 2 x SATA, 4 x RS-232, 1 x K/B, 1 x Mouse 6 x USB 2.0 ports INFINEON SLB9635TT TPM onboard MX965Q2...
  • Page 10 MX965Q2 Specifications Summary Display Chipset Intel 82Q965 GMCH integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Display Memory Intel DVMT 4.0 supports 256 MB video memory Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp (85 Hz) PCI-E X16 VGA interface External VGA Interface Through ADD2 HDMI Card...
  • Page 11 Mechanical & Environmental Power Type 0~60°C (32~140°F) Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Size (L x W) 9.6" x 9.6" (243.84 mm x 243.84 mm) Weight 0.88 lbs (0.4 Kg) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. MX965Q2...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    MX965Q2 Block Diagram...
  • Page 13 User’s Manual This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports. Product Product introduction introduction MX965Q2...

  • Page 14: Production Introduction

    MX965Q2 Production Introduction 1.1 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Overview

    Screw Holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis MX965Q2...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    MX965Q2 1.3 Motherboard Layout...

  • Page 17: Layout Content List

    USB connector x 2 LAN_USB34 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 1 33,34 USB connector x 2 AUDIO Rear speaker out port, 7.1 Channel Audio I/O (6 jacks) 33,34 Center/Subwoofer port, Line-in port, Line-out port, Microphone port, Side speaker out port MX965Q2...
  • Page 18 MX965Q2 Internal Connector Label Function Note Page AAFP1 Front Panel Audio Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm ATX12V ATX Power Connector 2 x 2 header Optical Drive Audio Connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm COM2 Serial Port 2 Connector 5 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54mm...

  • Page 19: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.. MX965Q2...

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu

    MX965Q2 1.4.1 Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 21 CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. After installation, make sure to plug-in the ATX power cable to the motherboard. MX965Q2...

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    MX965Q2 1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan The Intel® Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo / Core Duo / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPU processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 23 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. MX965Q2...

  • Page 24: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    MX965Q2 1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counter-clockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
  • Page 25 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. MX965Q2...

  • Page 26: System Memory

    MX965Q2 1.5 System Memory 1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.

  • Page 27: Memory Configurations

    Socket Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization DDR2 Single Ch. Dual Ch. CPU FSB DIMM Type Peak Bandwidth Peak Bandwidth 533MHz 533/667/800 4.25GB/s 8.5GB/s 800/1066MHz 4.25GB/s 8.5GB/s 5.32GB/s 10.6GB/s 6.4GB/s 12.8GB/s MX965Q2...

  • Page 28: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    MX965Q2 1.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the...

  • Page 29: Expansion Slots

    After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. MX965Q2...

  • Page 30: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    MX965Q2 1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI streering* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI streering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT)* System CMOS/Rear Time IRQ holder for PCI streeing*...

  • Page 31: Pci Slots

    User’s Manual 1.6.4 PCI Slots MX965Q2 has three PCI slots. The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

  • Page 32: Jumpers

    MX965Q2 1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear CMOS (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

  • Page 33: Connectors

    ACT / LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection AUDIO Center/Subwoofer port The port connects the center/subwoofer (Orange) speakers in a 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. MX965Q2...
  • Page 34 MX965Q2 Label Function Description AUDIO Rear speaker out port This port connects the rear speakers in a (Black) 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. AUDIO Line-In port (Light Blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
  • Page 35 USB 2.0 devices. VGA port This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. COM1 Serial port connector D-Sub 9-pin, male KBMS PS/2 KB connector This port is for a PS/2 keyboard MX965Q2...

  • Page 36: Front Panel Audio Connector (Aafp1)

    MX965Q2 1.8.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 (optional) audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

  • Page 37: Atx Power Connector (Atx12V, Eatxpwr)

    300W for a fully configured system. The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. MX965Q2...

  • Page 38: Optical Drive Audio Connector (Cd)

    MX965Q2 1.8.4 Optical Drive Audio Connector (CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector.

  • Page 39: Serial Port 3 Connector (Com3)

    User’s Manual 1.8.6 Serial Port 3 Connector (COM3) 1.8.7 Serial Port 4 Connector (COM4) MX965Q2...

  • Page 40: Chassis Intrusion Connector (Chassis)

    MX965Q2 1.8.8 Chassis Intrusion Connector (CHASSIS) 1.8.9 Chassis Fan Connector 1 (CHA_FAN)

  • Page 41: Chassis Fan Connector 2 (Cha_Fan2)

    Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. MX965Q2...

  • Page 42: System Panel Connector (F_Panel)

    MX965Q2 1.8.12 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 43: Spi Connector (Jspi)

    User’s Manual 1.8.13 SPI Connector (JSPI) 1.8.14 Primary IDE Connector (PRI_EIDE1) Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin MX965Q2...

  • Page 44: Power Fan Connector (Pwr_Fan)

    MX965Q2 1.8.15 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN) 1.8.16 Serial ATA Connector [Red] (SATA1, SATA2) SATA1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA2 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the...

  • Page 45: Digital Audio Connector (Spdif_Out1)

    This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. MX965Q2...

  • Page 46: Usb 2.0 Connector (Usb56)

    MX965Q2 1.8.18 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 47 User’s Manual This chapter tells how to change the system set tings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup BIOS setup MX965Q2...

  • Page 48: Bios Setup

    MX965Q2 BIOS Setup 2.1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

  • Page 49: Legend Box

    <F6> to load the fail-safe default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. MX965Q2...

  • Page 50: Bios Menu Screen

    MX965Q2 2.2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is...

  • Page 51: Standard Cmos Features

    The Standard CMOS Features screen gives you an overview of the basic system. 2.2.1.1 Date [Day, xx/ xx/xxxx] The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. 2.2.1.2 Time [xx : xx : xx] The time format is <hour><minute><second>, based on the 24-hour clock. MX965Q2...
  • Page 52 MX965Q2 2.2.1.3 IDE Channel 0/1 Master / Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup [Auto]: Automatically detects IDE devices during POST [None]: Select this when no IDE device is used. The system will skip the auto-detection setup to make system start up faster.

  • Page 53: Advanced Bios Features

    Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu. It allows the user to configure the MX965Q2 according to his particular requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen. A quick booting function is provided for your convenience.
  • Page 54 MX965Q2 2.2.2.1 CPU Features PPM Mode Configuration options: [Native Mode], [SMM Mode] Native Mode - For Fully support ACPI OS (WinXP, VISTA) SMM Mode - For Legacy OS (Win2K, Win9x) Limit CPUID MaxVal Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
  • Page 55 Enabling this feature speeds up memory access. Item Description Enabled Enable cache Disabled Disable cache 2.2.2.4 Quick Power On Self Test This allows the system to skip certain tests to speed up the boot-up procedure. Item Description Enabled Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST MX965Q2...
  • Page 56 MX965Q2 2.2.2.5 First / Second / Third Boot Device The BIOS tries to load the OS from the devices in the sequence set here. The options are: Item Description Floppy Floppy Device LS120 LS120 Device HDD-0 First Hard Disk Device...
  • Page 57 <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. 2.2.2.13 APIC Mode This setting allows you to enable the APIC mode. The choices are “Disabled” or “Enabled.” MX965Q2...
  • Page 58 MX965Q2 2.2.2.14 MPS Version Control for OS This option is only valid for multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) that the motherboard will use. The MPS is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build Intel architecture systems with two or more processors.

  • Page 59: Advanced Chipset Features

    Enabling this feature reserves 15 MB to 16 MB memory address space for ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting. This makes memory from 15 MB and up unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16 MB. The default setting is “Disabled”. MX965Q2...
  • Page 60 MX965Q2 2.2.3.3 PCI Express Root Port Function 2.2.3.4 PEG/Onchip VGA Control The selections are “Auto”, “Onchip VGA” or “PEG Port”. 2.2.3.5 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size The On-Chip Frame Buffer Size can be set to 1 MB or 8 MB. This memory is shared with the system memory.

  • Page 61: Integrated Peripherals

    User’s Manual 2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals MX965Q2...
  • Page 62 MX965Q2 2.2.4.1 OnChip IDE Device IDE HDD Block Model If the IDE hard drive supports block mode select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support. PCI Express IDE Controller The default is [Auto].
  • Page 63 This item allows you to set the HD Audio CODEC to Enabled/Disabled. Audio AMP. Control This item allows you to set the Audio AMP Control to Enabled/Disabled. Audio AMP. Mute This item allows you to set the Audio AMP Mute to Enabled/Disabled. MX965Q2...
  • Page 64 MX965Q2 2.2.4.3 Super I/O Device Power ON Function This feature allows you to wake up the system using any of the listed options. The selections are “Hot KEY”, “Mouse Left”, “Mouse Right”, “Any KEY” and “Button Only”. KB Power ON Password Select this item to set or change the KB power on password.
  • Page 65 The settings are “3F8/IRQ4”, “2F8/IRQ3”, “3E8/IRQ4”, “2E8/IRQ3”, and “Disabled” for the on-board serial connector. Serial Port 1/2/3/4 Use IRQ This field allows you to set the IRQ of the serial port. 2.2.4.4 Onboard LAN Boot ROM The options are [disabled], [enable]. MX965Q2...
  • Page 66 MX965Q2 2.2.4.5 USB Device Setting USB 1.0 / 2.0 Controller The choices: Disabled, Enabled. USB Operation Mode Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full/Low Speed] [HiSpeed] USB Keyboard Function The choices: Disabled, Enabled.

  • Page 67: Security Chip Configuration

    User’s Manual 2.2.5 Security Chip Configuration 2.2.5.1 TPM Support Allows you to enable or disable TPM setting. MX965Q2...

  • Page 68: Power Management Setup

    MX965Q2 2.2.6 Power Management Setup The power management setup controls the single board computer's “green” features to save power. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s defaults. 2.2.6.1 PCI Express PM Function This filed allows you to enable or disable system wake up by PCI Express PME (Power Management Event).
  • Page 69 Maximum power management, HDD Power Down =1 Min Allows you to set each mode individually. When not disabled, each of the ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr. except for HDD User Defined Power Down which ranges from 1 min. to 15 min. and disable. MX965Q2...
  • Page 70 MX965Q2 2.2.6.11 HDD Power Down Select “1-15 mins.” to enable HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins. Select “Disabled” to disable HDD Power Down function. 2.2.6.12 Soft-off by PWR-BTTN If you choose “Instant-Off”, then pushing the ATX soft power switch but- ton once will switch the system to “system off”...

  • Page 71: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    The commands here are “Auto (ESCD)” or “Manual”. Choosing “Manual” requires you to choose resources from the following sub-menu. “Auto (ESCD)” automatically configures are all of the boot and Plug and Play devices, but you must be using Windows 95 or above. MX965Q2...
  • Page 72 MX965Q2 2.2.7.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This is set to “Disabled” by default. 2.2.7.5 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment The choices: Auto, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 2.2.7.6 Maximum Payload Size This allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices. The options...

  • Page 73: Pc Health Status

    This shows you the current temperature of system. 2.2.8.3 CPU Temperature This shows the current CPU temperature. 2.2.8.4 Chassis FAN This shows the Chassis FAN Speed (RPM). 2.2.8.5 CPU FAN This shows the CPU FAN Speed.(RPM) 2.2.8.6 Power FAN This shows the Power FAN Speed.(RPM) MX965Q2...
  • Page 74 MX965Q2 2.2.8.7 Chassis FAN 2 This shows the Chassis FAN Speed (RPM). 2.2.8.8 Vcore and Others Voltage This shows the voltage of Vcore, +5V, +12V, Vcc(V), VBAT(V), and 3VSB(V).

  • Page 75: Frequency/Voltage Control

    This setting allows you to reduce EMI by modulating the signals the CPU generates so that the spikes are reduced to flatter curves. This is achieved by varying the frequency slightly so that the signal does not use any particular frequency for more than a moment. The choices are “Disabled” and “Enabled”. MX965Q2...

  • Page 76: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    MX965Q2 2.2.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

  • Page 77: Load Optimized Defaults

    While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs. Press <Y> to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations. MX965Q2...

  • Page 78: Set Supervisor Password

    MX965Q2 2.2.12 Set Supervisor Password You can set either supervisor password. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. Follow these steps to change the password. Choose the “Set Supervisor Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 79: Set User Password

    CMOS. The password must be no longer than eight (8) characters. Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first select either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu. MX965Q2...

  • Page 80: Save And Exit Setup

    MX965Q2 2.2.14 Save and Exit Setup If you select this and press <Enter>, the values entered in the setup utilities will be recorded in the CMOS memory of the chipset. The processor will check this every time you turn your system on and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system.

  • Page 81: Exit Without Saving

    User’s Manual 2.2.15 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones. MX965Q2...

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