Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive.
About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • One SD330-Q170 motherboard • One COM port cable • One Serial ATA data cable •...
Features • Wake-On-LAN • Watchdog Timer This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man- The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear”...
• Power Failure Recovery When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually or let the system power-on automatically. • USB The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmis- sion speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s) and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s).
USB 9-10 USB 7-8 (JP12) System Features Fan 2 LVDS LCD Panel LCD/Inverter Power COM 2 COM 3 COM 4 COM 5 COM 6 • Four 288-pin DIMM up to 64GB • Dual Channel DDR4 1866/2133MHz Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
DIMMs. Ejector tab Ejector tab Not all slots need to be populated. DIMMs of the same memory configuration Dual Channel are on different channels. 5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket. Notch Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
8. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place. Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
4. Unlock the socket by push- ing the load lever down, moving it sideways until it Protective cap is released from the reten- tion tab; then lift the load lever up. Load lever Retention tab Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
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Alignment key The CPU’s notch will at the same time fit into the socket’s alignment key. Alignment key Important: The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
4 mounting holes around the socket. CPU fan connector 3. Orient the heat sink such that the CPU fan’s cable is nearest the CPU fan con- nector. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
JP8/10 (for COM1) and JP12/13 (for COM 2) are used to configure Serial COM ports to RS232, JP3 is used to select the power supplied with backlight. RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin functions of Serial COM port 1 and port 2 will vary ac- cording to jumper setting. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
5-6 On: 3.3 3-4 On: +5V 1-2 On: +12V (default) 1-2 On: +3.3V (default) 2-3 On: +5V JP2 is used to select the power supplied with backlight. JP4 is used to select the power supplied with backlight. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
JP9 (for COM 1) and JP14 (for COM2) are used to configure Serial COM ports to pure RS232 JP6 is used to select the power supplied with backlight. or RS232 with power. The in functions of COM 2 will vary according to JP14’s setting rexpec- tively. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
JP5 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP5 pin 2 and pin 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pin 1 and pin 2 to On. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Configure the wake-up function of PS/2 keyboard/mouse in the Advanced menu (“ACPI Con- figuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Important: The +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Configure the display devices in the advanced menu (“Video Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Configure the serial COM ports in the Advanced menu (“SIO NUVOTON6106D” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation You may need to install the proper drivers in your system operation to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers. • Mic-in (Pink) This jack is used to connect an external microphone. Driver Installation Install the audio driver. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
8 series chipset are intermittently detected. Before using SSD devices ® DIO0 or mSATA SSD devices, please check whether the device and the cable which are used on the system board conform to Intel's official regulations. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly. Calculating the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consumption requirements. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced menu (“Video Configuration” sub- Panel Power Panel Power menu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Panel Power Panel Power Note: DFI board's LVDS connector: Hirose DF13-40DP-1.25V(91)/40P/1.25mm; cable side connector: Hirose DF13-40DS-1.25C. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment HDD Power LED Power HDD-LED Signal PWR-LED LED Power Ground Signal RST Signal Ground RESET SW ATX-SW N.C. Signal Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components. of the system chassis then connect the audio cable to the S/PDIF connector. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable is aligned with pin 1 of the S/PDIF connector. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
When ““ appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press <Enter>. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
Main Advanced Security Boot Exit This is the help for the Project Name SD330-Q170 hour, minute, second BIOS Version 63.31Q field. Valid range is from 0 to 23, 0 to 59, 0 to 59. Processor Type Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz...
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This field is to specify what state to go when power is re-applied after a power failue (G3 state). S0 State The system working state. S5 State Off, except for trickle current to devices such as the power button. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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Boot Type : Legacy Boot Type -> Hide Primary Display & Show Boot Display Boot Type : UEFI Boot Type -> Show Primary Display & Hide Boot Display Boot Type : Dual Boot Type -> Show Primary Display & Show Boot Display Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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SubMenu Save and Exit HD Audio Control the detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Enabled HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Auto HDA will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Matrix Storage configuration on Serial ATA devices. Serial ATA Port 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 This field is used to enable or disable the serial ATA port. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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PCIe Speed Select the speed of the PCI Express Root Port: Auto, Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3. Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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Set the fan speed. The range is from 1-100%. just controls the BIOS extension execution. Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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Disable No configuration Enable User configuration Case Open RS485 Auto Flow Enable or disable the case open. Choose RS485 auto flow to be enabled or disabled. AC Power Loss Set the AC power loss always off/on. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
This item can be displayed when any security mode of HDD is not Lock. Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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HDD password. Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit ST3160318AS (Device Name) This option allowes you to go to Storage Password List Help. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
Select the priority of boot type: Normal Boot or Advance Boot. PXE Boot Capability Disabled : Suppoort Network Stack UEFI PXE : IPv4/IPv6 Legacy : Legacy PXE OPROM only USB Boot Enable or disable the booting to USB boot devices. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
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Select Normal Boot Option Boot Device Priority Priority or Advance Boot Option Priority Normal Boot Menu <Normal> Help ↑/↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
Initializing Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Current BIOS Model name: SD330-Q170 New BIOS Model name: SD330-Q170 Current BIOS version: 65.05A New BIOS version: 65.05A Exit Saving Changes Updating Block at FFFFF000h 100% 100% C:\SD330-Q170>_ Select this field and then press <Enter>...
When the BIOS IC needs to be replaced, you have to populate it properly onto the system board after the EEPROM programmer has been burned and follow the technical person's instructions to confirm that the MAC address should be burned or not. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup www.dfi.com...
If after inserting the DVD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility DVD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the DVD and double- click “Setup”. For Windows 10 Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 desktop appears. The “blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics performance. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”. 3. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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3. Click “Restart Now“ to restart your computer when the installation is complete. To install the driver, click “Kernel Mode Driver Framework” on the main menu. 1. Click “Yes“ to install the update. 2. The update is installed now. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Please wait while the prod- uct is being installed. 2. Read the license agreement then click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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1. Setup is ready to install the driver. 4. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click “Install”. 2. Click “Next” to continue. 5. Please wait while the program features are being installed. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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Note: The screenshot displayed above is for illustrative purpose only, and may not resemble the actual screen. The SD330-Q170 HW Utility features the following tabs: Information, HW Health, HW Health- set, Watchdog, DIO and backlight. Click on the tabs to access information about the board.
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1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has com- pleted, click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 5. After completing installation, click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 4. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement care- fully. Click “I accept the terms in the cense Agreement” then click Next. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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To install the driver, click “Microsoft Framework 4.5.2” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now extracting files. 6. Click Finish. 2. Read the license agreement care- fully. Click “I have read and accept the terms of the License Agree ment” then click Install. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology” on the main menu. Please refer to Chapter 5 for more information. 4. Click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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5. Select a setup type and then click Next. 2. The setup program is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 6. Click Install. 3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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7. TPM requires installing the Micro- 10. Click “Yes“ to restart your system. soft Visual C++ package prior to installing the utility. Click Install. 8. The setup program is currently installing the Microsoft Visual C++ package. 9. Click Finish. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
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To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin installa- tion. 3. Click Finish to exit installation. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi.com...
Single Drive Failure Disk mirroring Block-level data striping with RAID 5 Single Drive Failure distributed parity 1 Disk Per Mirrored Combination of RAID 0 (data striping) RAID 10 Stripe (not same mirror) and RAID 1 (mirroring) Chapter 5 RAID www.dfi.com...
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These steps are cited from the Intel Suppot site, “Set Up a System with Intel ® ® ment and click “I accept Matrix RAID Technology” (Article ID: 000005789). the terms in the License http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/000005789.htm Agreement.“ Then, click Next. Chapter 5 RAID www.dfi.com...
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Finish. Next. 6. Click Next to install to the default folder or click change to choose another destination folder. 7. Confirm the installation and click Next. Chapter 5 RAID www.dfi.com...
Chapter 6 Chapter 6- Intel AMT Settings (SD330-Q170 Only) Enable Intel AMT in the Insyde BIOS ® Overview 1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the Insyde BIOS. Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) combines hardware and software solution to 2.
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This configurations are effective only after AMT provisioning has started Intel (R) ME ON in Host Sleep States <Mobile: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5 (AC only)> Idle Timeout 65535 Timeout Value (1-65535) 65535 <ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes Chapter 5 Intel AMT Settings www.dfi.com...
4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage 4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob. space. Appendix A Troubleshooting Checklist www.dfi.com...
Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed. 1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected. 2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed dur- ing the booting process. Appendix A Troubleshooting Checklist www.dfi.com...
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