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Epic motherboard supports socket g1 intel core i3/i5/i7 cpu, dual dvi, gbe, eight usb 2.0, two sata 3gb/s, pcie mini and iamt 6.0
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NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
NANO-QM57A
EPIC Motherboard Supports Socket G1 Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7
CPU, Dual DVI, GbE, Eight USB 2.0, Two SATA 3Gb/s,
Rev. 1.00 - 8 July, 2010
zNANO-QM57A CPU Card
PCIe mini and iAMT 6.0

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC zNANO-QM57A CPU Card IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: NANO-QM57A EPIC Motherboard Supports Socket G1 Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 CPU, Dual DVI, GbE, Eight USB 2.0, Two SATA 3Gb/s, PCIe mini and iAMT 6.0 User Manual Page I Rev. 1.00 - 8 July, 2010...
  • Page 2 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Revision Date Version Changes 8 July, 2010 1.00 Initial release Page II...
  • Page 3 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ACKING 2.3.1 Optional Items....................11 3 CONNECTORS ......................12 3.1 P ..............13 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 NANO-QM57A Layout..................13 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............14 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............... 14 3.2 I ..............15 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 Audio Connector ....................15 3.2.2 Battery Connector....................
  • Page 5 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 3.2.13 USB Connectors..................... 25 3.3 E ......... 26 XTERNAL ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTOR ANEL 3.3.1 DVI Connector ....................27 3.3.2 Ethernet Connector..................28 3.3.3 USB Connectors....................29 4 INSTALLATION ......................30 4.1 A ..................31 STATIC RECAUTIONS 4.2 I ................
  • Page 6 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.1 I ......................57 NTRODUCTION 5.1.1 Starting Setup....................57 5.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 57 5.1.3 Getting Help..................... 58 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........58 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar....................58 5.2 M ........................59 5.3 A .......................
  • Page 7 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC C.1.2 Supported Operating System................98 C.2 S ................ 100 ETUP ROCEDURE FOR INDOWS C.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup ................101 C.2.2 Create Partitions ................... 101 C.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications........104 C.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition................104 C.2.5 Create Factory Default Image ..............
  • Page 8 Figure 3-12: SATA Power Connector Locations ...............24 Figure 3-13: COM Connector Pinout Locations ................25 Figure 3-14: USB Connector Pinout Locations .................26 Figure 3-15: NANO-QM57A External Peripheral Interface Connector........27 Figure 3-16: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector..................29 Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked ........35 Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw..............36...
  • Page 9 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 4-12: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply..............46 Figure 4-13: Audio Kit Cable Connection ..................47 Figure 4-14: Single RS-232 Cable Installation ................48 Figure 4-15: DVI Connector ......................50 Figure 4-16: LAN Connection ......................51 Figure 4-17: USB Connector......................52 Figure 4-18: VGA Connector .......................53 Figure 4-19: Introduction Screen ....................54...
  • Page 10 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure C-19: Partitions for Linux....................113 Figure C-20: System Configuration for Linux................. 114 Figure C-21: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode) .............. 114 Figure C-22: Recovery Tool Menu ................... 115 Figure C-23: Recovery Tool Main Menu .................. 116 Figure C-24: Restore Factory Default ..................
  • Page 11 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications....................7 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................14 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................15 Table 3-3: Audio Connector Pinouts ..................16 Table 3-4: Battery Connector Pinouts ..................16 Table 3-5: BIOS Update Connector Pinouts ................17 Table 3-6: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts..................18...
  • Page 12 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC List of BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................59 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................60 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration ....................61 BIOS Menu 4: CPU Configuration ....................62 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Configuration....................63 BIOS Menu 6: USB Configuration ....................64 BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration..................66...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: NANO-QM57A The NANO-QM57A EPIC motherboard is a Socket G1 32nm Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processor platform. Up to one 4.0 GB 800 MHz or 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM is supported by the NANO-QM57A.

  • Page 15: Dimensions

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 1-2: Connectors 1.3 Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Length: 165 mm Page 3...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-3: Nano-Qm57A Dimensions (Mm)

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Width: 115 mm Figure 1-3: NANO-QM57A Dimensions (mm) Page 4...

  • Page 17: Data Flow

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 1.4 Data Flow F igure 1-4 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter. Figure 1-4: Data Flow Block Diagram...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 1.5 Technical Specifications NANO-QM57A technical specifications are listed in table below. Specification NANO-QM57A EPIC Form Factor Socket G1 (rPGA988A) Socket 32 nm Intel® Core™ i3 processor CPU Supported 32 nm Intel® Core™ i5 processor 32 nm Intel® Core™ i7 processor Intel®...

  • Page 19: Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Specification NANO-QM57A Two SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0,1 support Serial ATA Two 5V SATA power connectors Environmental and Power Specifications Power Supply 12 V only ATX and AT power supported Power Connector One internal 4-pin Molex power connector for power supply Power Consumption 12V@4.66A...

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Chapter Unpacking Page 8...

  • Page 21: Anti-Static Precautions

    Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the NANO-QM57A is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the antistatic guidelines above. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.

  • Page 22: Packing List

    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 NANO-QM57A was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 23: Optional Items

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Utility CD Quick Installation Guide 2.3.1 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image CPU cooler (P/N: CF-989A-RS-R11) Dual USB cable (without bracket) (P/N: 32000-070301-RS) SATA power cable...

  • Page 24: Connectors

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Chapter Connectors Page 12...

  • Page 25: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 NANO-QM57A Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations Page 13...

  • Page 26: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label Audio connector 10-pin header AUDIO1 Battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT1 BIOS update connector 6-pin wafer JSPI1 DDR3 SO-DIMM socket 204-pin socket...

  • Page 27: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    USB port USB0_1 USB ports (dual) USB port USB2_3 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the NANO-QM57A. 3.2.1 Audio Connector CN Label: AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header (2x5) CN Location:...

  • Page 28: Battery Connector

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 3-2: Audio Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION LFRONT-R LLINE-R LFRONT-L LLINE-L LMIC1-CONN-R LMIC1-CONN-L Table 3-3: Audio Connector Pinouts 3.2.2 Battery Connector CN Label: BAT1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Location: See Figure 3-3...

  • Page 29: Bios Update Connector

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 3.2.3 BIOS Update Connector CN Label: JSPI1 6-pin wafer (1x6) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 The connector is for BIOS updating only. Figure 3-4: BIOS Update Connector Locations Description Description +3.3V...

  • Page 30: Fan Connector (System)

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan. Figure 3-5: CPU Fan Connector Location Description GROUND +12V FANIO1 FANOUT1 Table 3-6: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts 3.2.5 Fan Connector (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1 CN Type: 3-pin wafer (1x3)

  • Page 31: Front Panel Connector

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 3-6: +12V Fan Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +12V Table 3-7: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts 3.2.6 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 CN Type: 8-pin header (2x4) CN Location: See Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and controls the motherboard.

  • Page 32: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC FUNCTION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Power Button PWRBTN_SW# Power LED PWR LED SATA LED SATA LED PWT Reset RESET SATA_LED# Table 3-8: Front Panel Connector Pinouts 3.2.7 Keyboard/Mouse Connector CN Label: KB_MS1 CN Type: 6-pin wafer (1x6) CN Location:...

  • Page 33: Pcie Mini Card Slot

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 3.2.8 PCIe Mini Card Slot CN Label: PCIe Mini card slot CN Type: CN Location: F igure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The PCIe Mini card slot is for installing PCIe Mini expansion cards. Figure 3-9: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location...

  • Page 34: Power Connector

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Description Description PETP2 USBD- USBD+ VCC3 VCC3 RF_LINK# SATATXP2/CL_CLK BLUELED# SATATXN2/CL_DATA 1.5 V SATARXN2/CL_RST# SATARXP2 VCC3 Table 3-10: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts 3.2.9 12V Power Connector CN Label: PWR2 CN Type: 4-pin Molex power connector (1x4)

  • Page 35: Sata Drive Connectors

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +12V +12V Table 3-11: CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.10 SATA Drive Connectors CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2 CN Type: 7-pin SATA drive connectors CN Location: F igure 3-11 CN Pinouts: T able 3-12 The two SATA 3Gb/s drive connectors are each connected to a SATA 3Gb/s drive.

  • Page 36: Sata Power Connectors

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 3.2.11 SATA Power Connectors CN Label: CN5, CN6 CN Type: 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13 The SATA Power Connectors provides +5V power output to the SATA connectors. Figure 3-12: SATA Power Connector Locations PIN NO.

  • Page 37: Usb Connectors

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC CN Pinouts: T able 3-14 These connectors provide RS-232 communications. Figure 3-13: COM Connector Pinout Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Data Carrier Direct (DCD) Data Set Ready (DSR) Receive Data (RXD) Request To Send (RTS)

  • Page 38: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    DATA- Table 3-15: USB Port Connector Pinouts 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel F igure 3-15 shows the NANO-QM57A external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The NANO-QM57A EPIC panel consists of the following: 1 x Ethernet connectors 2 x DVI connectors...

  • Page 39: Dvi Connector

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 3-15: NANO-QM57A External Peripheral Interface Connector 3.3.1 DVI Connector CN Label: VIDEO1, VIDEO2 CN Type: DVI connector CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 The 24-pin Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector connects to high-speed, high-resolution digital displays.

  • Page 40: Ethernet Connector

    CN Type: RJ-45 CN Location: F igure 3-15 CN Pinouts: T able 3-17 The NANO-QM57A 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 LAN1_MDI0P LAN1_MDI0N LAN1_MDI1P...

  • Page 41: Usb Connectors

    CN Type: USB port CN Location: F igure 3-15 CN Pinouts: T able 3-19 The NANO-QM57A has four external USB 2.0 ports. The ports connect to both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DATA-...

  • Page 42: Installation

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Chapter Installation Page 30...

  • Page 43: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the NANO-QM57A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the NANO-QM57A or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 44: Installation Considerations

    NANO-QM57A is installed. All installation notices pertaining to the installation of the NANO-QM57A should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the NANO-QM57A and injury to the person installing the motherboard. 4.2.1 Installation Notices...

  • Page 45: Unpacking

    4.3 Unpacking When the NANO-QM57A is unpacked, please check all the unpacking list items listed in Chapter 3 are indeed present. If any of the unpacking list items are not available please contact the NANO-QM57A vendor reseller/vendor where the NANO-QM57A was purchased or contact an IEI sales representative.

  • Page 46: Socket G Cpu Installation

    To install a socket G CPU onto the NANO-QM57A, follow the steps below: WARNING: When handling the CPU, only hold it on the sides. DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU.

  • Page 47: Figure 4-1: Make Sure The Cpu Socket Retention Screw Is Unlocked

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked Step 2: 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.

  • Page 48: Socket G Cooling Kit Installation

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw 4.4.2 Socket G Cooling Kit Installation An IEI Socket G CPU cooling kit can be purchased separately. (See Chapter 3) The cooling kit comprises a CPU heat sink and a cooling fan.

  • Page 49: Figure 4-3: Cooling Kit Support Bracket

    Make sure the hooks are properly secured to the bracket. To secure the cooling kit, close the top lever. Step 11: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector on the NANO-QM57A. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades.Step 0: Page 37...

  • Page 50: So-Dimm Installation

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 4.4.3 SO-DIMM Installation To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Installation Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the board on an anti-static mat. Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. Align the notch on the memory with the notch on the memory socket.

  • Page 51: At Auto Button Power Select Jumper Settings

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Before the NANO-QM57A is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the NANO-QM57A are listed in T able 4-1. Description Type Label AT Auto Button 2-pin header...

  • Page 52: At/Atx Power Select Jumper Settings

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 4-6: AT Auto Button Select Jumper Settings 4.5.2 AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings Jumper Label: J_ATXCTL1 Jumper Type: 3-pin header (1x3) Jumper Settings: See Table 4-3 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-7 The AT/ATX Power Select jumper specifies the systems power mode as AT or ATX.

  • Page 53: Clear Cmos Jumper

    Jumper Location: F igure 4-8 If the NANO-QM57A fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1 and 2.

  • Page 54: Me Rtc Register Jumper

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 4-8: Clear CMOS Jumper 4.5.4 ME RTC Register Jumper Jumper Label: ME_RTC1 Jumper Type: 3-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-5 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-9 The ME RTC Register jumper saves or clears the ME RTC registers. The ME RTC Register jumper settings are shown in Table 4-4.

  • Page 55: Me Rtc Flash Security Override Jumper

    The NANO-QM57A must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual...

  • Page 56: Motherboard Installation

    4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors 4.7.1 AT/ATX Power Connection Follow the instructions below to connect the NANO-QM57A to an AT or ATX power supply. WARNING: Disconnect the power supply power cord from its AC power source to prevent a sudden power surge to the NANO-QM57A.

  • Page 57: Figure 4-11: Power Cable To Motherboard Connection

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 4-11: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection Step 7: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply. Connect one of the 4-pin (1x4) Molex type power cable connectors to an AT/ATX power supply. See Figure 4-12. Step 7: Page 45...

  • Page 58: Audio Kit Installation

    Figure 4-12: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply 4.7.2 Audio Kit Installation The Audio Kit that came with the NANO-QM57A connects to the audio connector on the NANO-QM57A. The audio kit consists of three audio jacks. Mic-in connects to a microphone.

  • Page 59: Single Rs-232 Cable (W/O Bracket)

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 4-13: Audio Kit Cable Connection Step 10: Connect the audio devices. Connect speakers to the line-out audio jack. Connect the output of an audio device to the line-in audio jack. Connect a microphone to the mic-in audio jack.Step 0:...

  • Page 60: External Peripheral Interface Connection

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Insert the connector into the serial port box header. See Figure 4-14. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures the connector can only be installed in one direction.

  • Page 61: Dvi Display Device Connection

    4.8.1 DVI Display Device Connection The NANO-QM57A has one female DVI-I connector and one female DVI-D connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The DVI connectors are connected to digital display devices. To connect a digital display device to the NANO-QM57A, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 62: Lan Connection (Single Connector)

    Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The location of the LAN connector is shown in Chapter 4. Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of the RJ-45 connectors on the NANO-QM57A. See Figure 4-16. Page 50...

  • Page 63: Usb Connection (Dual Connector)

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 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. Step 0: 4.8.3 USB Connection (Dual Connector) The external USB Series "A" receptacle connectors provide easier and quicker access to external USB devices.

  • Page 64: Vga Monitor Connection

    Figure 4-17: USB Connector 4.8.4 VGA Monitor Connection The NANO-QM57A is shipped with a DVI-I (male) to VGA adapter (female DB-15 connector) . The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect a monitor to the NANO-QM57A, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 65: Software Installation

    Step 0: 4.9 Software Installation All the drivers for the NANO-QM57A are on the CD that came with the system. To install the drivers, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive connected to the system.

  • Page 66: Figure 4-19: Introduction Screen

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC NOTE: If the installation program doesn't start automatically: Click "Start->My Computer->CD Drive->autorun.exe" Step 2: The driver main menu appears (Figure 4-19). Figure 4-19: Introduction Screen Step 3: Click NANO-QM57A. Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 4-20).

  • Page 67: Figure 4-20: Available Drivers

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure 4-20: Available Drivers Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu. S t e p 0 : Page 55...

  • Page 68: Bios Screens

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Chapter BIOS Screens Page 56...

  • Page 69: Introduction

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 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. 5.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways.

  • Page 70: Getting Help

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Function F4 key Save all the CMOS changes Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E the F1 key again.

  • Page 71: Main

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 72: Advanced

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.

  • Page 73: Acpi Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.3.1 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clo…)]...

  • Page 74: Cpu Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.3.2 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Processor Type Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU...

  • Page 75: Sata Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.3.3 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode.

  • Page 76: Usb Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Enhanced Configures the Serial-ATA controller to be in enhanced EFAULT mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated. Some legacy OS do not support this mode. Configures the Serial-ATA controller to be in compatible Compatible mode.
  • Page 77 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC All USB Devices [Enabled] Use the All USB Devices option to enable the USB devices. All USB devices are disabled. Disabled Enabled All USB devices are enabled. EFAULT Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.

  • Page 78: Super Io Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.3.5 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 79 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.3.5.1.1 Serial Port 0 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.
  • Page 80 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.3.5.1.2 Serial Port 1 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.

  • Page 81: H/W Monitor

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.3.6 H/W Monitor The H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 9) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status > Smart Fan Mode Configuration...
  • Page 82 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Auto RPM Mode The fan adjusts its speed using these settings by EFAULT RPM: First Boundary Temperature Second Boundary Temperature Third Boundary Temperature Fourth Boundary Temperature Segment 1 Speed Count Segment 2 Speed Count Segment 3 Speed Count...
  • Page 83 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC NOTE: Smart fan functions are supported only when using a 4-pin fan. When using a 3-pin fan, the functions are not supported. First Boundary Temperature [060] WARNING: CPU failure can result if this value is set too high When the fan is off, it will only start when the temperature exceeds this setting.
  • Page 84 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC When the fan is off, it will only start when the temperature exceeds this setting. Minimum Value: 1°C Maximum Value: 128°C Fourth Boundary Temperature [030] WARNING: CPU failure can result if this value is set too high When the fan is off, it will only start when the temperature exceeds this setting.
  • Page 85 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Maximum Value: 100% Segment 4 Speed Count [060] This value is always full speed and corresponds to the Fourth Boundary Temperature. This speed should be higher than Segment 5. Minimum Value: 1% Maximum Value: 100% Segment 5 Speed Count [050] This value is always full speed.

  • Page 86: Amt Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC +12 V +1.5V VSB3V VBAT 5.3.7 AMT Configuration The AMT Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the advanced power management options to be configured. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced [Enabled] AMT Help...

  • Page 87: Serial Port Console Redirection

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Disabled Not perform AMT/ME unconfigure EFAULT To perform AMT/ME unconfigure Enabled 5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 11) allows the console redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port.

  • Page 88: Console Redirection Settings

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.3.8.1 Console Redirection Settings The Console Redirection Settings menu (BIOS Menu 12) allows the console redirection options to be configured. The option is active when Console Redirection option is enabled. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 89: Chipset

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 9600 The transmission speed is 9600 The transmission speed is 19200 19200 57600 The transmission speed is 57600 115200 The transmission speed is 115200 EFAULT 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 13) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge...

  • Page 90: Northbridge Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.4.1 Northbridge Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure the Northbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Information Select which graphics controller to use as the...

  • Page 91: Southbridge Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC IGD Memory [32 MB] Use the IGD Memory option to specify the amount of system memory that can be used by the Internal graphics device. Disable 32 MB of memory used by internal graphics device 32 MB...
  • Page 92 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Power On The system turns on EFAULT The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it Last State turns itself on. If it was off, it remains off. Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Use the Azalia HD Audio option to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller.

  • Page 93: Integrated Graphics

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.4.3 Integrated Graphics Use the Integrated Graphics menu to configure the video device connected to the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration Select the DVMT/FIXED Mode Memory size used by...

  • Page 94: Boot

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC EFP1 CRT + CRT1 CRT + EFP1 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 17) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit...
  • Page 95 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Does not enable the keyboard Number Lock automatically. To use the 10-keys on the keyboard, press the Number Lock key located on the upper left-hand corner of the 10-key pad. The Number Lock LED on the keyboard lights up when the Number Lock is engaged.

  • Page 96: Security

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 18) to set system and user passwords. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,...

  • Page 97: Exit

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 5.7 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 19) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
  • Page 98 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Discard Changes Use the Discard Changes option to discard the changes and remain in the BIOS configuration setup program. Restore Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F3 key can be used for this operation.

  • Page 99: A Intel® Amt Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Appendix Intel® AMT Configuration Page 87...

  • Page 100: Intel ® Amt Setup Procedure

    ® A.1 Intel AMT Setup Procedure The NANO-QM57A is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) 6.0. To enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below. Step 1: Make sure the DIMM1 socket is installed with one DDR3 SO-DIMM.

  • Page 101: Figure A-2: Intel® Current Me Password

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Step 2: Enter the Intel® ME password as it requires (Figure A-2). Enter the Intel® default password: admin. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v6.0.3.0019/Intel(R) ME v6.0.30.1203 Copyright (C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Right Reserved. [MAIN MENU] Intel(R) ME General Settings...

  • Page 102: Figure A-3: Intel® Me New Password

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v6.0.3.0019/Intel(R) ME v6.0.30.1203 Copyright (C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Right Reserved. [MAIN MENU] Intel(R) ME General Settings Intel(R) AMT Configuration Exit [ESC]=Exit ]=Select [ENTER]=Access Intel(R) ME New Password Figure A-3: Intel® ME New Password Step 5: Select Intel®...

  • Page 103: Figure A-5: Select Kvm Configuration

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Step 6: Select KVM Configuration and press Enter. (Figure A-5) Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v6.0.3.0019/Intel(R) ME v6.0.30.1203 Copyright (C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Right Reserved. [Intel(R) AMT CONFIGURATION] Manageability Feature Selection SOL/IDER KVM Configuration Previous Menu...

  • Page 104: Figure A-7: Kvm User Opt-In

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Step 8: Two options are shown as in Figure A-7. Choose User Consent is not required for KVM session which means no password is required for using iAMT function. Then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v6.0.3.0019/Intel(R) ME v6.0.30.1203 Copyright (C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 105: Iei Easy Manager Application

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC A.3 IEI Easy Manager Application IEI Easy Manager (iEZMan) application program allows a remote user, such as a support person, to remotely control and perform administrative tasks through a graphical user interface in Windows. The functions of the iEZMan application include...

  • Page 106: Bbios Menu Options

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Appendix BIOS Menu Options Page 94...
  • Page 107 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 　 BIOS Information .........................59 　 Memory Information ......................59 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................60 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................60 　 ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] ................61 　 SATA Mode [IDE Mode] .......................63 　 Serial-ATA Controller 0/1 [Enhanced]................63 　...
  • Page 108 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 　 Azalia HD Audio [Enabled]....................80 　 Set Spread Spectrum function [Disabled].................80 　 DVMT/FIXED Memory [128 MB] ..................81 　 IGD – Boot Type [VBIOS Default] ..................81 　 Quiet Boot [Enabled] ......................82 　 Bootup NumLock [On]......................82 　 82577 PXE OpROM [Disabled] ....................83 　...

  • Page 109: C One Key Recovery

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Appendix One Key Recovery Page 97...

  • Page 110: One Key Recovery Introduction

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC C.1 One Key Recovery Introduction The IEI one key recovery is an easy-to-use front end for the Norton Ghost system backup and recovery tool. The one key recovery provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or for reverting to the factory default settings.
  • Page 111 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Windows 7 Windows CE 5.0 Windows CE 6.0 Windows XP Embedded Linux Fedora Core 12 (Constantine) Fedora Core 11 (Leonidas) Fedora Core 10 (Cambridge) Fedora Core 8 (Werewolf) Fedora Core 7 (Moonshine) RedHat RHEL-5.4 RedHat 9 (Ghirke) Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid)

  • Page 112: Setup Procedure For Windows

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC NOTE: The recovery CD can only be used with IEI products. The software will fail to run and a warning message will appear when used on non-IEI hardware. C.2 Setup Procedure for Windows Prior to using the recovery tool to backup or restore system, a few setup procedures are required.

  • Page 113: Hardware And Bios Setup

    Step 2: Install a hard driver or SSD in the NANO-QM57A. An unformatted and unpartitioned disk is recommended. Step 3: Connect an optical disk drive to the NANO-QM57A and insert the recovery CD. Step 4: Turn on the system. Step 5: Press the <DELETE>...

  • Page 114: Figure C-1: Recovery Tool Setup Menu

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure C-1: Recovery Tool Setup Menu Step 5: Press <5> then <Enter>. Figure C-2: Command Mode Step 6: The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked in red) to create two partitions. One is for the OS installation; the other is for saving recovery files and images which will be an invisible partition.

  • Page 115: Figure C-3: Partition Creation Commands

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC system32>format F: /fs:ntfs /q /v:Recovery /y system32>exit Figure C-3: Partition Creation Commands Page 103...

  • Page 116: Install Operating System, Drivers And Applications

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC NOTE: Use the following commands to check if the partitions were created successfully. Step 7: Press any key to exit the recovery tool and automatically reboot the system. Please continue to the following procedure: Build-up Recovery Partition.S t e p 0 : C.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications...

  • Page 117: Figure C-4: System Configuration For Windows

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Step 2: Start the system. Step 3: Press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient. Step 4: When the recovery tool setup menu appears, press <2> then <Enter>.

  • Page 118: Figure C-5: Build-Up Recovery Partition

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure C-5: Build-up Recovery Partition Step 6: After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window to reboot the system. Figure C-6: Press any key to continue Step 7: Eject the recovery CD. S t e p 0 :...

  • Page 119: Create Factory Default Image

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC C.2.5 Create Factory Default Image NOTE: Before creating the factory default image, please configure the system to a factory default environment, including driver and application installations. To create a factory default image, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 120: Figure C-9: About Symantec Ghost Window

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure C-9: About Symantec Ghost Window Step 4: Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below (Figure C-10). Figure C-10: Symantec Ghost Path Step 5: Select the local source drive as shown in Figure C-11. Then click OK.

  • Page 121: Figure C-11: Select A Local Source Drive

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure C-11: Select a Local Source Drive Step 6: Select a source partition from basic drive as shown in Figure A-4. Then click Figure C-12: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive Step 7: Select 1.2: [Recovery] NTFS drive and enter a file name called (Figure A-5).

  • Page 122: Figure C-13: File Name To Copy Image To

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure C-13: File Name to Copy Image to Step 8: When the Compress Image screen in Figure A-6 prompts, click High to make the image file smaller. Figure C-14: Compress Image Page 110...

  • Page 123: Figure C-15: Image Creation Confirmation

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Step 9: The Proceed with partition image creation window appears, click Yes to continue. Figure C-15: Image Creation Confirmation Step 10: The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image (Figure C-16). Figure C-16: Image Creation Complete Step 11: When the image creation completes, a screen prompts as shown in Figure A-7.

  • Page 124: Setup Procedure For Linux

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Step 12: The recovery tool main menu window is shown as below. Press any key to reboot the system. S t e p 0 : Figure C-18: Press Any Key to Continue C.3 Setup Procedure for Linux The initial setup procedures for Linux system are mostly the same with the procedure for Microsoft Windows.

  • Page 125: Figure C-19: Partitions For Linux

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure C-19: Partitions for Linux Step 3: Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Follow Step 1 Step 3 described in Section C.2.2.

  • Page 126: Figure C-20: System Configuration For Linux

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC recovery partition. After completing the system configuration, press any key to reboot the system. Eject the recovery CD. Figure C-20: System Configuration for Linux Step 5: Access the recovery tool main menu by modifying the “menu.lst”. To first access the recovery tool main menu, the menu.lst must be modified.

  • Page 127: Recovery Tool Functions

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Step 7: The recovery tool menu appears. (Figure C-22) Figure C-22: Recovery Tool Menu Step 8: Create a factory default image. Follow Step 2 Step 12 described in Section Formatted: Bullet C.2.5 to create a factory default image.

  • Page 128: Figure C-23: Recovery Tool Main Menu

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Figure C-23: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 1. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section C.2.5. 2. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition.

  • Page 129: Factory Restore

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC C.4.1 Factory Restore To restore the factory default image, please follow the steps below. Step 9: Type <1> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 10: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the factory default. A factory default image called iei.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.

  • Page 130: Backup System

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC C.4.2 Backup System To backup the system, please follow the steps below. Step 12: Type <2> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 13: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to backup the system. A backup image called iei_user.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.

  • Page 131: Restore Your Last Backup

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC C.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 15: Type <3> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 16: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the last backup image (iei_user.GHO).

  • Page 132: Manual

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC C.4.4 Manual To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 18: Type <4> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 19: The Symantec Ghost window appears. Use the Ghost program to backup or recover the system manually.

  • Page 133: D Terminology

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Appendix Terminology Page 121...
  • Page 134 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 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.
  • Page 135 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC computer is usually a male DE-9 connector. The Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) converts digital signals to analog signals. Double Data Rate refers to a data bus transferring data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.
  • Page 136 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC PCIe PCI Express (PCIe) is a communications bus that uses dual data lines for full-duplex (two-way) serial (point-to-point) communications between the SBC components and/or expansion cards and the SBC chipsets. Each line has a 2.5 Gbps data transmission rate and a 250 MBps sustained data transfer rate.
  • Page 137 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC USB 2.0 supports 480Mbps data transfer rates. The Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a graphics display system developed by IBM. Page 125...

  • Page 138: E Watchdog Timer

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 126...
  • Page 139 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
  • Page 140 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 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, 30H ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

  • Page 141: F Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 129...

  • Page 142: Hazardous Material Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC F.1 Hazardous Material 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.
  • Page 143 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 144 NANO-QM57A EPIC SBC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。...

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