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IEI Technology IMBA-Q870-i2 User Manual

Atx motherboard with lga1150 intel core i7/i5/i3, pentium or celeron cpu, intel q87 chipset,dual gbe, ddr3, dvi, hdmi, displayport, vga,usb 3.0, com ports six sata 6gb/s ports, ipmi 2.0 and rohs
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IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard
MODEL:
IMBA-Q870-i2
ATX Motherboard with LGA1150 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3,
Pentium® or Celeron® CPU, Intel® Q87 Chipset, Dual GbE,
DDR3, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB 3.0, COM Ports
Six SATA 6Gb/s Ports, IPMI 2.0 and RoHS

User Manual

Page i
Rev. 1.03 – December 13, 2016

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard MODEL: IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard with LGA1150 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® CPU, Intel® Q87 Chipset, Dual GbE, DDR3, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB 3.0, COM Ports Six SATA 6Gb/s Ports, IPMI 2.0 and RoHS User Manual Page i Rev.
  • Page 2 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Revision Date Version Changes December 13, 2016 1.03 Modified the max. supported resolution of the DVI-D connector (Table 1-1) September 6, 2016 1.02 Modified the system fan connector 2 (SYS_FAN2) pinouts (Table 3-13) March 13, 2014 1.01...
  • Page 3 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PTIONAL TEMS 3 CONNECTORS ......................16 3.1 P ..............17 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 IMBA-Q870-i2 Layout ..................17 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............18 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............... 19 3.2 I ..............20 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 Additional Power Connector ................20 3.2.2 ATX Power Connector ..................
  • Page 6 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.2.11 Front Panel Audio Connector ................ 31 3.2.12 Front Panel Connector .................. 32 3.2.13 iRIS Module Slot .................... 33 3.2.14 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ..............34 3.2.15 LAN LED Connectors ..................35 3.2.16 Memory Card Slots ..................36 3.2.17 mSATA Card Slot....................
  • Page 7 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 4.3 S ..................68 YSTEM ONFIGURATION 4.3.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting ................69 4.3.2 Clear CMOS Button..................69 4.3.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override..............70 4.3.4 mSATA Slot Setup ..................... 70 4.3.5 PCIe x16 Interface Setup ................. 71 4.3.6 USB Power Select ....................
  • Page 8 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.4 CPU Information....................95 5.3.5 SATA Configuration ..................98 5.3.6 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology............... 99 5.3.7 AMT Configuration ..................100 5.3.8 USB Configuration..................101 5.3.9 F81866 Super IO Configuration ..............102 5.3.9.1 Serial Port n Configuration ..............103 5.3.9.2 Parallel Port Configuration ..............
  • Page 9 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................154 B PRODUCT DISPOSAL .................... 156 C BIOS OPTIONS ......................158 D DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................162 E WATCHDOG TIMER....................165 F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE............168 Page ix...
  • Page 10 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1-1: IMBA-Q870-i2.......................2 Figure 1-2: IMBA-Q870-i2 Connectors..................4 Figure 1-3: IMBA-Q870-i2 Dimensions (mm) ................5 Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram......................6 Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers..................17 Figure 3-2: Additional Power Connector Location..............20 Figure 3-3: ATX Power Connector Location ................21 Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location..................23...
  • Page 11 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-27: TPM Connector Location..................47 Figure 3-28: USB 2.0 Connector Locations ................48 Figure 3-29: USB 3.0 Connector Location .................49 Figure 3-30: External Peripheral Interface Connector ..............50 Figure 3-31: Audio Connector .....................50 Figure 3-32: Serial Port Connector Pinouts................54 Figure 3-33: VGA Connector .......................55...
  • Page 12 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-1: Introduction Screen ....................133 Figure 6-2: Available Drivers ....................133 Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen................134 Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement ..............135 Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File ................. 135 Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations ................. 136 Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen............
  • Page 13 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard List of Tables Table 1-1: IMBA-Q870-i2 Specifications ..................9 Table 2-1: Packing List.........................13 Table 2-2: Optional Items......................15 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................19 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................20 Table 3-3: Additional Power Connector Pinouts ...............21 Table 3-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................22 Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts ..................23...
  • Page 14 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Table 3-28: TPM Connector Pinouts ...................47 Table 3-29: USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts ..................48 Table 3-30: USB 3.0 Connector Pinouts ..................49 Table 3-31: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts....................51 Table 3-32: PS/2 Connector Pinouts...................51 Table 3-33: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts....................52 Table 3-34: LAN2 Pinouts ......................52...
  • Page 15 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................90 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................91 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration ....................92 BIOS Menu 4: RTC Wake Settings ....................93 BIOS Menu 5: Trusted Computing ....................94 BIOS Menu 6: CPU Information....................95 BIOS Menu 7: SATA Configuration .....................98 BIOS Menu 8: Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology .................99...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: IMBA-Q870-i2 The IMBA-Q870-i2 is an ATX motherboard. It accepts a Socket LGA1150 Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor and supports four 240-pin 1333/1066 MHz dual-channel DDR3 DIMM modules up to 32.0 GB maximum. The IMBA-Q870-i2 includes VGA, HDMI, and DVI-D display ports for triple independent display.

  • Page 19: Features

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 1.3 Features Some of the IMBA-Q870-i2 motherboard features are listed below:  ATX form factor  RoHS compliant  LGA1150 Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor supported  Intel® Q87 Chipset ...

  • Page 20: Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 1.4 Connectors The connectors on the IMBA-Q870-i2 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: IMBA-Q870-i2 Connectors Page 4...

  • Page 21: Dimensions

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 1.5 Dimensions The main dimensions of the IMBA-Q870-i2 are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: IMBA-Q870-i2 Dimensions (mm) Page 5...

  • Page 22: Data Flow

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 1.6 Data Flow F igure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram Page 6...

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 1.7 Technical Specifications IMBA-Q870-i2 technical specifications are listed below. Specification/Model IMBA-Q870-i2 Form Factor CPU Supported LGA1150 Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor supported Chipset Intel® Q87 Integrated Graphics Intel® HD Graphics Gen 7.5 supports DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2, OpenGL 3.2, Full MPEG2, VC1, AVC Decode...
  • Page 24 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Specification/Model IMBA-Q870-i2 Audio Connectors One external audio jack (line-in, line-out, mic-in) One internal front panel audio connector (2x5 pin header) Display Ports One HDMI integrated in the Intel® Q87 (up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz) One DVI-D integrated in the Intel® Q87 (up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) One VGA integrated in the Intel®...

  • Page 25: Table 1-1: Imba-Q870-I2 Specifications

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Specification/Model IMBA-Q870-i2 Operating Temperature -20ºC ~ 60ºC/-4°F ~ 140°F Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) Physical Specifications Dimensions 244 mm x 305 mm Weight GW/NW 1200 g / 700 g Table 1-1: IMBA-Q870-i2 Specifications Page 9...

  • Page 26: Packing List

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Chapter Packing List Page 10...

  • Page 27: 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 IMBA-Q870-i2 is unpacked, please do the following:  Follow the antistatic guidelines above.

  • Page 28: 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 IMBA-Q870-i2 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@ieiworld.com.

  • Page 29: Optional Items

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Quantity Item and Part Number Image 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 IPMI 2.0 adapter card with AST2400 BMC chip...
  • Page 30 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Item and Part Number Image KB/MS cable (P/N: 19800-000075-RS) Parallel port cable (P/N:19800-000049-RS) LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (1U chassis compatible, 73W) (P/N: CF-1156A-RS-R11) LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (95W) (P/N: CF-1156E-R11) DisplayPort to HDMI converter board for IEI IDP connector...

  • Page 31: Table 2-2: Optional Items

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Item and Part Number Image DisplayPort to DisplayPort converter board for iEi IDP connector (P/N: DP-DP-R10) 20-pin Infineon TPM Module, S/W management tool, firmware V3.17 (P/N: TPM-IN01-R11) Table 2-2: Optional Items Page 15...

  • Page 32: Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Chapter Connectors Page 16...

  • Page 33: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 IMBA-Q870-i2 Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers Page 17...

  • Page 34: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label Additional power connector 4-pin connector ATXPWR1 ATX power connector 24-pin connector ATX1 Battery connector Battery holder BAT1 Chassis intrusion connector...

  • Page 35: External Interface Panel Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Connector Type Label PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 slot PCIEX1_1 PCIe x16 slot PCIe x16 slot PCIEX16_1 PCIe x4 slot with PCIe x1 signal PCIe x4 slot PCIEX4_1 Power button Push button PWR_SW1 SATA 6Gb/s drive connectors...

  • Page 36: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    VGA and DVI connector 15-pin female, VIDEO1 24-pin female Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the IMBA-Q870-i2. 3.2.1 Additional Power Connector CN Label: ATXPWR1 CN Type: 4-pin connector, p=5.08 mm...

  • Page 37: Atx Power Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Description +12V Table 3-3: Additional Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.2 ATX Power Connector CN Label: ATX1 CN Type: 24-pin ATX, p=4.2 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 The ATX power connector connects to an ATX power supply.

  • Page 38: Battery Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Description Description Power good 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Table 3-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.3 Battery Connector CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery.

  • Page 39: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location Description BAT+ BAT-(GND) Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts 3.2.4 Chassis Intrusion Connector CN Label: CHASSIS1 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: F igure 3-5 CN Pinouts: T able 3-6 The chassis intrusion connector is for a chassis intrusion detection sensor or switch that detects if a chassis component is removed or replaced.

  • Page 40: Cpu Power Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-5: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location Description +3.3VSB CHASSIS OPEN Table 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts 3.2.5 CPU Power Connector CN Label: CPU12V1 CN Type: 4-pin connector, p=4.2 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The CPU power input connector provides power to the CPU.

  • Page 41: Displayport Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-6: CPU Power Connector Location Description +12V +12V Table 3-7: CPU Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.6 DisplayPort Connector CN Label: CN Type: 19-pin box header, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The DisplayPort connector supports HDMI, LVDS, VGA, DVI and DisplayPort graphics interfaces with up to 3840x2160 resolutions.

  • Page 42: Digital I/O Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-7: DisplayPort Connector Location Description Description AUXP LANE1N AUXN LANE1P LANE2P LANE3N LANE2N LANE3P LANE0P AUX_CTRL_DET_D LANE0N +3.3V Table 3-8: DisplayPort Connector Pinouts 3.2.7 Digital I/O Connector CN Label: DIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.54 mm...

  • Page 43: Ec Debug Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-8: Digital I/O Connector Location Description Description Output 3 Output 2 Output 1 Output 0 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Input 0 Table 3-9: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts 3.2.8 EC Debug Connector CN Label: CN Type: 18-pin header, p=2.0 mm...

  • Page 44: Fan Connector (Cpu)

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-9: EC Debug Connector Location Description Description EC_EPP_STB# EC_EPP_AFD# EC_EPP_PD0 EC_EPP_PD1 EC_EPP_INIT# EC_EPP_PD2 EC_EPP_SLIN# EC_EPP_PD3 EC_EPP_PD4 EC_EPP_PD5 EC_EPP_BUSY EC_EPP_PD6 EC_EPP_KSI5 EC_EPP_PD7 EC_EPP_KSI4 Table 3-10: EC Debug Connector Pinouts 3.2.9 Fan Connector (CPU) CN Label: CPU_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm...

  • Page 45: Fan Connectors (System)

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-10: CPU Fan Connector Location Description +12 V FANIO Table 3-11: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts 3.2.10 Fan Connectors (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2 CN Type: 3-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 and Table 3-13 Each fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan.

  • Page 46: Figure 3-11: System Fan Connector Locations

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-11: System Fan Connector Locations Description FANIO +12 V (PWM) Table 3-12: System Fan Connector 1 Pinouts (SYS_FAN1) Description +12 V Table 3-13: System Fan Connector 2 Pinouts (SYS_FAN2) Page 30...

  • Page 47: Front Panel Audio Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.2.11 Front Panel Audio Connector CN Label: FRONT-PANEL1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 This connector connects to speakers, a microphone and an audio input. Figure 3-12: Front Panel Audio Connector Location...

  • Page 48: Front Panel Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.2.12 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 CN Type: 14-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 The front panel connector connects to the indicator LEDs and buttons on the computer's front panel.

  • Page 49: Iris Module Slot

    The iRIS module slot is designed to install the IEI iRIS-2400 IPMI 2.0 module only. DO NOT install other modules into the iRIS module slot. Doing so may cause damage to the IMBA-Q870-i2. Figure 3-14: iRIS Module Slot Location Page 33...

  • Page 50: Keyboard And Mouse Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.2.14 Keyboard and Mouse Connector CN Label: KB_MS1 CN Type: 6-pin wafer, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 The keyboard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 51: Lan Led Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.2.15 LAN LED Connectors CN Label: LED_LAN1, LED_LAN2 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: F igure 3-16 CN Pinouts: T able 3-17 and Table 3-18 The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to the LAN LED indicators on the chassis to indicate users the link activities of the two LAN ports.

  • Page 52: Memory Card Slots

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.2.16 Memory Card Slots CN Label: CHA_DIMM1, CHA_DIMM2, CHB_DIMM1, CHB_DIMM2 CN Type: DDR3 DIMM slot CN Location: F igure 3-17 The DIMM slots are for DDR3 DIMM memory modules. Figure 3-17: Memory Card Slot Locations 3.2.17 mSATA Card Slot...

  • Page 53: Figure 3-18: Msata Card Slot Location

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard NOTE: If the user shorts the mSATA Slot Setup jumper (MSATA_SW1) to force the system to enable mSATA device, the S_ATA6 connector will be disabled. Please refer to Section 4.3.4. Figure 3-18: mSATA Card Slot Location Description...

  • Page 54: Parallel Port Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Description Description SMB_CLK SATA_TX- SMB_DATA SATA_TX+ USB_DATA- USB_DATA+ +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V CLINK_CLK CLINK_DATA 1.5V CLINK_RST# MSATA_DET +3.3V Table 3-19: mSATA Card Slot Pinouts 3.2.18 Parallel Port Connector CN Label: LPT1 CN Type: 26-pin box header, p=2.54 mm...

  • Page 55: Power Button

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-19: Parallel Port Connector Location Description Description STROBE# DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 ACKNOWLEDGE# BUSY PAPER EMPTY PRINTER SELECT AUTO FORM FEED # ERROR# INITIALIZE#...

  • Page 56: Sata 6Gb/S Drive Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard The on-board power button controls system power. Figure 3-20: Power Button Location 3.2.20 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connectors CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4, S_ATA5, S_ATA6 CN Type: 7-pin SATA drive connectors CN Location: See Figure 3-21 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-21 The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives.

  • Page 57: Serial Port Connectors, Rs-232

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Description SATA_TX+ SATA_TX- SATA_RX- SATA_RX+ Table 3-21: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Pinouts NOTE: If the user shorts the mSATA Slot Setup jumper (MSATA_SW1) to force the system to enable mSATA device, the S_ATA6 connector will be disabled. Please refer to Section 4.3.4.

  • Page 58: Figure 3-22: Serial Port Connector Location

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-22: Serial Port Connector Location Description Description COM2 COM3 COM5 COM6 Table 3-22: COM3~6 Serial Port Connector Pinouts Page 42...

  • Page 59: Serial Port Connector, Rs-422/485

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.2.22 Serial Port Connector, RS-422/485 CN Label: COM4 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-23 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 Used for RS-422/485 communications. Figure 3-23: RS-422/485 Connector Location Description RXD422- RXD422+ TXD422+/TXD485+...

  • Page 60: Smbus Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts Table 3-24: DB-9 RS-422/485 Pinouts 3.2.23 SMBus Connector CN Label: CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-24 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25 The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system management communications.

  • Page 61: Spi Flash Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.2.24 SPI Flash Connector CN Label: JSPI1 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-25 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26 The SPI flash connector is used to flash the SPI ROM. Figure 3-25: SPI Flash Connector Location...

  • Page 62: Tpm Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-26: SPI EC Flash Connector Location Description Description +3.3V SPI_CS# SPI_SO SPI_CLK SPI_SI Table 3-27: SPI EC Flash Connector Pinouts 3.2.26 TPM Connector CN Label: TPM1 CN Type: 20-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-27...

  • Page 63: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-27: TPM Connector Location Description Description LCLK LFRAME# LRERST# LAD3 LAD2 +3.3V LAD1 LAD0 SB3V SERIRQ GLKRUN# LPCPD# LDRQ# Table 3-28: TPM Connector Pinouts 3.2.27 USB 2.0 Connectors CN Label: USB1, USB2 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm...

  • Page 64: Usb 3.0 Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-28: USB 2.0 Connector Locations Description Description USB_DATA- USB_DATA+ USB_DATA+ USB_DATA- Table 3-29: USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts 3.2.28 USB 3.0 Connector CN Label: CN Type: 19-pin box header, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-29 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-30 The USB 3.0 connector connects to USB 3.0 devices.

  • Page 65: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-29: USB 3.0 Connector Location Description Description USB_DATA+ USB3_RX- USB_DATA- USB3_RX+ USB3_TX+ USB3_TX- USB3_TX- USB3_TX+ USB3_RX+ USB_DATA- USB3_RX- USB_DATA+ Table 3-30: USB 3.0 Connector Pinouts 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel The figure below shows the external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The...

  • Page 66: Audio Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-30: External Peripheral Interface Connector 3.3.1 Audio Connector CN Label: AUDIO_CV1 CN Type: Audio jack CN Location: See Figure 3-30 The audio jacks connect to external audio devices.  Line In port (Light Blue): Connects a CD-ROM, DVD player, or other audio devices.

  • Page 67: Keyboard/Mouse And Usb 2.0 Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.3.2 Keyboard/Mouse and USB 2.0 Connectors CN Label: K/M_USB1 CN Type: PS/2, USB 2.0 CN Location: See Figure 3-30 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-31 and Table 3-32 The USB 2.0 connector can be connected to a USB device.

  • Page 68: Ethernet And Usb 3.0 Connectors

    CN Label: LAN1_USB1 CN Type: RJ-45, USB 3.0 CN Location: See Figure 3-30 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-35 and Table 3-36 There are two external USB 3.0 connectors on the IMBA-Q870-i2. Description Description USB_DATA- USB_DATA- USB_DATA+ USB_ DATA+ USB3_RX- USB3_RX-...

  • Page 69: Hdmi Port Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Description Description USB3_TX- USB3_TX- USB3_TX+ USB3_TX+ Table 3-35: USB 3.0 Port Pinouts A 10/100/1000 Mb/s connection can be made to a Local Area Network. LAN1 also supports Intel® AMT 9.0. Description Description LAN1_MDI0P LAN1_MDI2P LAN1_MDI0N LAN1_MDI2N LAN1_MDI1P...

  • Page 70: Serial Port Connector (Com1)

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Description Description HDMI_GND HDMI_DATA0# HDMI_GND HDMI_CLK HDMI_GND HDMI_GND HDMI_CLK# Table 3-37: HDMI Connector Pinouts 3.3.6 Serial Port Connector (COM1) CN Label: COM1 CN Type: DB-9 connector CN Location: See Figure 3-30 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-38 The serial port connects to a RS-232 serial communications device.

  • Page 71: Vga And Dvi Connectors

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 3.3.7 VGA and DVI Connectors CN Label: VIDEO1 CN Type: 15-pin Female, 24-pin header CN Location: See Figure 3-30 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-39 and Table 3-40 The VGA connector connects to a monitor that accepts a standard VGA input.

  • Page 72: Figure 3-34: Dvi-I Connector

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Description Description Hot Plug Detect DVI_DATA2# HPDET DVI_DATA2 DVI_DATA0# DVI_DATA0 DDC CLK DDC DATA DVI_CLK DVI_DATA1# DVI_CLK# Table 3-40: DVI Connector Pinouts Figure 3-34: DVI-I Connector Page 56...

  • Page 73: Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Chapter Installation Page 57...

  • Page 74: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the IMBA-Q870-i2. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the IMBA-Q870-i2 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 75  Turn all power to the IMBA-Q870-i2 off: When working with the IMBA-Q870-i2, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system. Before and during the installation of the IMBA-Q870-i2 DO NOT: ...

  • Page 76: Socket Lga1150 Cpu Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 4.2.1 Socket LGA1150 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.

  • Page 77: Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 78: Figure 4-3: Insert The Socket Lga1150 Cpu

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly. See Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1150 CPU Step 8: Close the CPU socket.

  • Page 79: Socket Lga1150 Cooling Kit Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Step 9: Connect the 12 V power to the board. Connect the 12 V power from the power supply to the board. Step 0: 4.2.2 Socket LGA1150 Cooling Kit Installation WARNING: DO NOT attempt to install a push-pin cooling fan.

  • Page 80: Figure 4-6: Cooling Kit Support Bracket

    Secure the cooling kit by fastening the four retention screws of the cooling kit. Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector on the IMBA-Q870-i2. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades. Page 64...

  • Page 81: Dimm Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 4.2.3 DIMM Installation To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7. Figure 4-7: DIMM Installation Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can. See Figure 4-7.

  • Page 82: Iris-2400 Module Installation

    The iRIS module slot is designed to install the IEI iRIS-2400 IPMI 2.0 module only. DO NOT install other modules into the iRIS module slot. Doing so may cause damage to the IMBA-Q870-i2. To install the iRIS-2400 module, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7.

  • Page 83: Msata Card Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Step 4: Removing the iRIS-2400 module. To remove the iRIS-2400 module, push both handles outward. The module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0: NOTE: After installing the iRIS-2400 module, use LAN2 port to establish a network connection.

  • Page 84: System Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-10: Insert the mSATA Card into the Socket at an Angle Step 4: Secure the mSATA card. Secure the mSATA card with the retention screws previously removed ( F igure 4-11). Step 0: Figure 4-11: Secure the mSATA Card 4.3 System Configuration...

  • Page 85: At/Atx Power Mode Setting

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 4.3.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting The AT and ATX power mode selection is made through the AT/ATX power mode switch which is shown in Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Location 4.3.2 Clear CMOS Button To reset the BIOS, remove the on-board battery and press the clear CMOS button for three seconds or more.

  • Page 86: Flash Descriptor Security Override

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 4.3.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override The Flash Descriptor Security Override jumper (p=2.0 mm) specifies whether to override the flash descriptor. Setting Description Short 1-2 No override (Default) Short 2-3 Override Table 4-1: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings Figure 4-14: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location 4.3.4 mSATA Slot Setup...

  • Page 87: Pcie X16 Interface Setup

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-15: mSATA Slot Setup Jumper Location 4.3.5 PCIe x16 Interface Setup The PCIe x16 interface setup is made through the BIOS options in “Chipset  PCH-IO Configuration” BIOS menu. Use the PCIEX16 Power option to configure the PCIe x16 channel mode.

  • Page 88: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors. 4.4.1 SATA Drive Connection The IMBA-Q870-i2 is shipped with two SATA drive cables. To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors.

  • Page 89: Figure 4-16: Sata Drive Cable Connection

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-16: 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 4-17.

  • Page 90: External Peripheral Interface Connection

    IMBA-Q870-i2. 4.5.1 Audio Connector The audio jacks on the external audio connector enable the IMBA-Q870-i2 to be connected to a stereo sound setup. Each jack supports both input and output. When connecting a device, the High Definition Audio utility will automatically detect input or output.

  • Page 91: Dvi Display Device Connection

    4.5.2 DVI Display Device Connection The IMBA-Q870-i2 has a single female DVI-I connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The DVI-I connector is connected to a digital display device. To connect a digital display device to the IMBA-Q870-i2, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 92: Hdmi Display Device Connection

    Step 0: 4.5.3 HDMI Display Device Connection The HDMI connector transmits a digital signal to compatible HDMI display devices such as a TV or computer screen. To connect the HDMI cable to the IMBA-Q870-i2, follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the HDMI connector.

  • Page 93: Lan Connection

    Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in Chapter 3. Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of the RJ-45 connectors on the IMBA-Q870-i2. See Figure 4-21. Page 77...

  • Page 94: Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Connection

    Step 0: 4.5.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection The IMBA-Q870-i2 has a PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The PS/2 connector is used to connect to a keyboard or a mouse to the system. Follow the steps below to connect a keyboard or a mouse to the IMBA-Q870-i2.

  • Page 95: Serial Device Connection

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-22: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector 4.5.6 Serial Device Connection The IMBA-Q870-i2 has a single male DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the IMBA-Q870-i2.

  • Page 96: Usb Connection (Dual Connector)

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-23: Serial Device Connector Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0: 4.5.7 USB Connection (Dual Connector) The external USB Series "A"...

  • Page 97: Vga Monitor Connection

    Figure 4-24: USB Connector 4.5.8 VGA Monitor Connection The IMBA-Q870-i2 has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect a monitor to the IMBA-Q870-i2, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 98: Intel ® Amt Setup Procedure

    ® 4.6 Intel AMT Setup Procedure The IMBA-Q870-i2 is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT). To enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below. Step 1: Make sure at least one of the memory sockets is installed with a DDR3 DIMM.

  • Page 99: Ipmi Setup Procedure

    The IMBA-Q870-i2 features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) that helps lower the overall costs of server management by enabling users to maximize IT resources, save time and manage multiple systems. The IMBA-Q870-i2 supports IPMI 2.0 through the optional iRIS-2400 module. Follow the steps below to setup IPMI.

  • Page 100: Using The Iei Iman Web Gui

    IP address, follow the steps below: a. Copy the Ipmitool.exe file to a bootable USB flash drive. b. Insert the USB flash drive to the IMBA-Q870-i2 c. The IMBA-Q870-i2 boots from the USB flash drive d. Enter the following command: ipmitool 20 30 02 01 03 00 00 (there is a space between each two-digit number) e.

  • Page 101: Figure 4-27: Iei Iman Web Gui

    Figure 4-27: IEI iMAN Web GUI NOTE: To understand how to use the IEI iMAN Web GUI, please refer to the iRIS-2400 Web GUI user manual in the utility CD came with the IMBA-Q870-i2. The user manual describes each function in detail. Page 85...

  • Page 102: Bios

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Chapter BIOS Page 86...

  • Page 103: Introduction

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 104: Getting Help

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Function Increase the numeric value or make changes 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 --...

  • Page 105: Main

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Security – Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.  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.

  • Page 106: Bios Menu 1: Main

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Set the Date. Use Tab to BIOS Vendor American Megatrends switch between Data Core Version 4.6.5.4 elements.

  • Page 107: Advanced

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  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 108: Acpi Settings

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.1 ACPI Settings The ACPI Settings menu (BIOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system...

  • Page 109: Rtc Wake Settings

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.2 RTC Wake Settings The RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 4) configures RTC wake event. The RTC wake function is supported in ACPI (S3/S4/S5) and APM soft off modes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 110: Trusted Computing

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Enabled If selected, the following appears with values that can be selected: *Wake up every day *Wake up date *Wake up hour *Wake up minute *Wake up second After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend state when the alarm goes off.

  • Page 111: Cpu Information

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Security Device Support [Disable] Use the Security Device Support option to configure support for security devices.  Security Device support is disabled. Disable EFAULT  Enable Security Device support is enabled. 5.3.4 CPU Information Use the CPU Information submenu (BIOS Menu 6) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU.
  • Page 112 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Microcode Patch: Lists the microcode patch being used.  Max CPU Speed: Lists the maximum CPU processing speed.  Min CPU Speed: Lists the minimum CPU processing speed.  CPU Speed: Lists the CPU processing speed.
  • Page 113 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  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.

  • Page 114: Sata Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.5 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) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s)

  • Page 115: Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.6 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Use the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology menu to configure Intel® Rapid Start Technology support. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.

  • Page 116: Amt Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.7 AMT Configuration The AMT Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 9) allows Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) options to be configured. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel AMT [Enabled] Enable/Disable Intel(R) Un-Configure ME...

  • Page 117: Usb Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Enabled Enable ME unconfigure 5.3.8 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced...

  • Page 118: F81866 Super Io Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Enabled Legacy USB support enabled EFAULT  Legacy USB support disabled Disabled  Auto Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are connected 5.3.9 F81866 Super IO Configuration Use the F81866 Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports.

  • Page 119: Serial Port N Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.9.1 Serial Port n Configuration Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port n Configuration Enable or Disable Serial...
  • Page 120 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  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 2C0h and the interrupt IO=2C0h; address is IRQ3, 4 IRQ=3, 4  IO=2C8h;...
  • Page 121 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Device Mode [RS422/485] Use the Device Mode option to configure the COM2 serial port.  Enables serial port RS422/485 support. RS422/485 EFAULT 5.3.9.1.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.
  • Page 122 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  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.  Auto The serial port IO port address and interrupt address EFAULT are automatically detected.
  • Page 123 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Enabled Enable the serial port EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.  The serial port IO port address and interrupt address...
  • Page 124 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.  Auto The serial port IO port address and interrupt address EFAULT are automatically detected.  Serial Port I/O port address is 2D8h and the interrupt IO=2D8h;...

  • Page 125: Parallel Port Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.9.2 Parallel Port Configuration Use the Parallel Port Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) 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)

  • Page 126: Iwdd H/W Monitor

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  IO=278h; Parallel Port I/O port address is 278h and the IRQ=5, 7 interrupt address is IRQ5, 7  Parallel Port I/O port address is 3BCh and the IO=3BCh; interrupt address is IRQ5, 7 IRQ=5, 7 ...

  • Page 127: Bios Menu 14: Iwdd H/W Monitor

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status Smart FAN Configuration > Smart Fan Mode Configuration CPU Temperature :+49 C SYS Temperature :+26 C CPU_FAN1 Speed :727 RPM --------------------- : Select Screen...

  • Page 128: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.3.10.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Use the Smart Fan Mode Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure smart fan temperature and speed settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Smart Fan Mode Configuration...

  • Page 129: Serial Port Console Redirection

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Fan start PWM Use the + or – key to change the Fan start PWM value. Enter a decimal number between 1 and 128.  Fan slope PWM Use the + or – key to change the Fan slope PWM value. Enter a decimal number between 1 and 64.

  • Page 130: Bios Menu 16: Serial Port Console Redirection

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection [Disabled] Enable or Disable > Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] > Console Redirection Settings COM3 Console Redirection [Disabled] > Console Redirection Settings...
  • Page 131 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Terminal Type [ANSI] Use the Terminal Type option to specify the remote terminal type.  The target terminal type is VT100 VT100  VT100+ The target terminal type is VT100+  VT-UTF8 The target terminal type is VT-UTF8 ...

  • Page 132: Iei Feature

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  The parity bit is 0 if the number of ones in the data bits is odd.  The parity bit is always 1. This option does not Mark provide error detection.  Space The parity bit is always 0. This option does not provide error detection.

  • Page 133: Chipset

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Auto Recovery Function [Disabled] Use the Auto Recovery Function BIOS option to enable or disable the auto recovery function of the IEI One Key Recovery.  Disabled Auto recovery function disabled EFAULT  Auto recovery function enabled Enabled 5.4 Chipset...

  • Page 134: Pch-Io Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.4.1 PCH-IO Configuration Use the PCH-IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 19) to configure the PCH chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Auto Power Button Status [Disable (ATX)] Select AC power state...

  • Page 135: Table 5-2: Bios Options And Configured Usb Ports

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Enabled Power Saving Function support enabled  PCIEX16 Power [1 x16 PCIE] Use the PCIEX16 Power BIOS option to configure the PCIe x16 channel mode on the motherboard.  1 x16 PCIE Configure the PCIe x16 slot as one PCIe x16 EFAULT ...

  • Page 136: Pci Express Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.4.1.1 PCI Express Configuration Use the PCI Express Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 20) to configure the PCI Express slots. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCI Express Configuration PCIEX1_1 Setting > PCIEx1_1 Slot >...

  • Page 137: Pch Azalia Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.4.1.2 PCH Azalia Configuration Use the PCH Azalia Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 21) to configure the PCH Azalia codec. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCH Azalia Configuration Control Detection of the Azalia device.

  • Page 138: Graphics Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Config Graphics > Graphics Configuration Settings. > NB PCIe Configuration > Memory Configuration --------------------- : Select Screen  : Select Item Enter Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 139 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Primary Display [Auto] Use the Primary Display option to select the display device used by the system when it boots. Configuration options are listed below.  Auto EFAULT  IGFX   PCIE/PCI  DVMT Pre-Allocated [256M] Use the DVMT Pre-Allocated option to specify the amount of system memory that can be used by the internal graphics device.

  • Page 140: Lcd Control

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.4.2.1.1 LCD Control Use the LCD Control submenu (BIOS Menu 24) to select a display device which will be activated during POST. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset LCD Control Select the Video Device...

  • Page 141: Nb Pcie Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.4.2.2 NB PCIe Configuration Use the NB PCIe Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 25) to configure the northbridge PCIe settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 Not Present PEG0-Gen X...

  • Page 142: Memory Configuration

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Detect Non-Compliance [Enabled] Use the Detect Non-Compliance option to detect non-compliance PCIe device in PEG.  Do not detect non-compliance PCIe device in PEG Disabled  Enabled Detect non-compliance PCIe device in PEG EFAULT 5.4.2.3 Memory Configuration Use the Memory Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 26) to configure the Memory settings.

  • Page 143: Boot

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 27) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard...
  • Page 144 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard  Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.  Normal POST messages displayed Disabled  Enabled OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages EFAULT  Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Use the Option ROM Messages option to set the Option ROM display mode.

  • Page 145: Security

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 5.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 28) to set system and user passwords. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,...

  • Page 146: Bios Menu 29:Exit

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Exit the system after Discard Changes and Reset saving the changes. Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults...

  • Page 147: Software Drivers

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Chapter Software Drivers Page 131...

  • Page 148: Available Software Drivers

    Intel® AMT Installation instructions are given below. 6.2 Software Installation All the drivers for the IMBA-Q870-i2 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 149: Figure 6-1: Introduction Screen

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-1: Introduction Screen Step 3: Click IMBA-Q870. Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2: Available Drivers Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu.

  • Page 150: Chipset Driver Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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 “1-Chipset”. Step 3: Locate the setup file and double click on it.

  • Page 151: Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement Step 9: The Read Me file in Figure 6-5 appears. Step 10: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File Step 11: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-6.

  • Page 152: Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations Step 13: The Finish screen in Figure 6-7 appears. Step 14: Select “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” and click Finish. Step 0: Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen...

  • Page 153: Graphics Driver Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 6.4 Graphics Driver Installation To install the Graphics driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list. (See Section 6.2) Step 2: Click “2-Graphics” and select the folder which corresponds to the operating system. Step 3: Locate the setup file and double click on it.

  • Page 154: Figure 6-9: Graphics Driver License Agreement

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-9: Graphics Driver License Agreement Step 8: The Read Me file in Figure 6-10 appears. Click Next to continue. Figure 6-10: Graphics Driver Read Me File Step 9: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-11.

  • Page 155: Figure 6-11: Graphics Driver Setup Operations

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-11: Graphics Driver Setup Operations Step 11: The Finish screen in Figure 6-12 appears. Step 12: Select “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” and click Finish. Step 0: Figure 6-12: Graphics Driver Installation Finish Screen...

  • Page 156: Lan Driver Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 6.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the LAN driver, please do the following. Step 1: Right-click the Computer button from the start menu and select Properties. (Figure 6-13). Figure 6-13: Windows Control Panel Step 2: The system control panel window in Figure 6-14 appears.

  • Page 157: Figure 6-14: System Control Panel

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-14: System Control Panel Step 4: A list of system hardware devices appears (Figure 6-15). Step 5: Right-click one of the Ethernet controllers that has question marks next to it (this means Windows does not recognize the device).

  • Page 158: Figure 6-15: Device Manager List

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-15: Device Manager List Step 7: The Update Driver Software Window appears (Figure 6-16). Page 142...

  • Page 159: Figure 6-16: Update Driver Software Window

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-16: Update Driver Software Window Step 8: Select “Browse my computer for driver software” and click N to continue. Step 9: Click Browse to select “X:\3-LAN” directory in the Locate File window, where “X:\” is the system CD drive. (Figure 6-17).

  • Page 160: Usb 3.0 Driver Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Installation Step 12: The Finish screen appears. Click Close to exit. Step 13: Right-click the other Ethernet controller that has question marks next to it as shown in Figure 6-15. Repeat Step 6...

  • Page 161: Figure 6-19: Usb 3.0 Driver Welcome Screen

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Step 3: Locate the setup file and double click on it. Step 4: A Welcome Screen appears (Figure 6-19). Step 5: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-19: USB 3.0 Driver Welcome Screen Step 6: The license agreement in Figure 6-20 appears.

  • Page 162: Figure 6-20: Usb 3.0 Driver License Agreement

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-20: USB 3.0 Driver License Agreement Step 9: The Read Me file in Figure 6-21 appears. Step 10: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-21: USB 3.0 Driver Read Me File Step 11: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-22.

  • Page 163: Figure 6-22: Usb 3.0 Driver Setup Operations

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-22: USB 3.0 Driver Setup Operations Step 13: The Finish screen in Figure 6-23 appears. Step 14: Select “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” and click Finish.Step 0: Figure 6-23: USB 3.0 Driver Installation Finish Screen...

  • Page 164: Audio Driver Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 6.7 Audio Driver Installation To install the Realtek High Definition (HD) Audio driver, please follow the steps below. 6.7.1 BIOS Setup Step 1: Enter the BIOS setup. To do this, reboot the system and press D during POST.

  • Page 165: Figure 6-24: Installshield Wizard Welcome Screen

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-24: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen Step 6: Click Next to continue the installation. Step 7: InstallShield starts to install the new software as shown in Figure 6-25. Figure 6-25: Audio Driver Software Configuration Step 8: After the driver installation process is complete, a confirmation screen appears (Figure 6-26).

  • Page 166: Intel® Amt Driver Installation

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-26: Restart the Computer Step 1: The confirmation screen offers the option of restarting the computer now or later. For the settings to take effect, the computer must be restarted. Click Finish to restart the computer.

  • Page 167: Figure 6-27: Intel® Me Driver Welcome Screen

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Step 4: Locate the setup file and double click it. Step 5: When the setup files are completely extracted the Welcome Screen in Figure 6-27 appears. Step 6: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-27: Intel® ME Driver Welcome Screen Step 7: The license agreement in Figure 6-28 appears.

  • Page 168: Figure 6-28: Intel® Me Driver License Agreement

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-28: Intel® ME Driver License Agreement Step 10: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-29. Step 11: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click Next to continue. Figure 6-29: Intel® ME Driver Setup Operations Step 12: The Finish screen in Figure 6-30 appears.

  • Page 169: Figure 6-30: Intel® Me Driver Installation Finish Screen

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Figure 6-30: Intel® ME Driver Installation Finish Screen Page 153...

  • Page 170: A Regulatory Compliance

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 154...
  • Page 171 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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.

  • Page 172: B Product Disposal

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Appendix Product Disposal Page 156...
  • Page 173 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations.  Outside the European Union–If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.

  • Page 174: Cbios Options

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Appendix BIOS Options Page 158...
  • Page 175 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................91 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................91 　 ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] ................92 　 Wake System with Fixed Time [Disabled] .................93 　...
  • Page 176 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 　 PC Health Status ....................... 111 　 CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan Control/SYS_FAN1 Smart Fan Control [Auto Mode] ....112 　 Fan start/off temperature ....................112 　 Fan start PWM ........................113 　 Fan slope PWM ......................... 113 　...
  • Page 177 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 　 Discard Changes and Reset .................... 130 　 Restore Defaults ....................... 130 　 Save as User Defaults ...................... 130 　 Restore User Defaults ...................... 130 Page 161...

  • Page 178: D Digital I/O Interface

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Appendix Digital I/O Interface Page 162...
  • Page 179 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard The DIO connector on the IMBA-Q870-i2 is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The DIO has both 8-bit digital inputs and 8-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.
  • Page 180 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard AH – 6FH Sub-function: AL – 9 :Set the digital port as OUTPUT :Digital I/O output value Assembly Language Sample 2 AX, 6F09H ;setting the digital port as output BL, 09H ;digital value is 09H Digital Output is 1001b...

  • Page 181: E Watchdog Timer

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 165...
  • Page 182 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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. This condition may have occurred by external EMIs or a software bug.
  • Page 183 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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 ;...

  • Page 184: F Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 168...
  • Page 185 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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 186 IMBA-Q870-i2 ATX Motherboard 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/T 11363-2006 (现由 GB/T 26572-2011 取代) 标准规定的限量要求以下。...

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