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  • Page 1 EMB-Q170A...
  • Page 2 E11970 First Edition August 2016 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2016. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Product overview Package contents ................. 1-1 Features ..................1-1 1.3 Specifications ................1-2 Chapter 2: Motherboard information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard layout ..............2-2 Screw size ..................2-4 2.3.1 Component side .............. 2-4 2.3.2 Solder side ..............2-5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...........
  • Page 4 Chipset menu ................3-9 3.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ........3-9 3.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ............. 3-9 Security menu ................3-10 3.5.1 Administrator Password ..........3-10 3.5.2 User Password .............. 3-10 Boot menu .................. 3-11 3.6.1 Boot Configuration ............3-11 3.6.2 Boot Option Priorities ............ 3-11 Save &...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x Industrial Motherboard 1 x SATA cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support CD If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    F (0 C~60 temperature Operating humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Certificate CE/FCC, class A Form factor Mini-ITX form factor: 6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 Kg) (continued on the next page) EMB-Q170A...
  • Page 7 Storage 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s, support RAID 0/1/5/10 1 x M.2 slot(M-key), 22 x 80mm (SATA, PCIe x4) at the bottom side 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at the Rear I/O) 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at the Rear I/O, 4 ports at mid board) Display I/O 1 x VGA, 3 x DP Audio I/O...
  • Page 8 Supported OS Windows 7 32-bit / 64-bit (does not support xHCI and IDE) ® Windows 8.1 64-bit ® Windows 10 64-bit ® Linux Fedora Accessories 1 x SATA cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. EMB-Q170A...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Motherboard Information

    Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 17.0cm(6.7in) CPU_FAN1 KBMS_USB2_56 EATX_PWR2 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis LGA1151 VGA1 219LM LAN1_USB3_12 128Mb COM2 DIO1 211AT BIOS Intel ® Q170 BATTERY1 LAN2_USB3_34 SPI_1 Super COM1 AT_ATX AUDIO1 AMP_CON1 F_PANEL2 COM1_V1 CLRTC1 PCIEX16_1 EMB-Q170A...
  • Page 11 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin EATX_PWR2) 2-16 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) 2-17 Digital I/O connector (10-pin DIO1) 2-21 Intel LGA1151 CPU socket ® Serial port connectors (10-pin COM1~2) 2-20 DDR4 SO-DIMM slots 2-11 BIOS programmable connector (8-pin SPI_1) 2-21 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) 2-17 USB 2.0 connectors (10-pin USB78 and USB910) 2-18 10. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX) 2-13 11. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL1~2) 2-19 12. Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 2-14 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-12 14. M.2 M-Key (Bottom) 2-21 15. Battery connector (2-pin BATTERY1) 2-16 16. Speaker out connector (AMP_CON1) 2-18 17.

  • Page 12: Screw Size

    Screw size 2.3.1 Component side 170.18 165.35 165.08 159.77 160.83 151.77 149.35 142.24 137.67 123.83 113.41 79.95 84.58 77.72 71.85 59.63 52.01 45.45 34.37 32.39 18.74 14.32 10.49 10.92 6.75 0.00 31.57 EMB-Q170A...

  • Page 13: Solder Side

    2.3.2 Solder side 170.18 165.10 165.10 136.91 135.03 122.08 102.58 91.79 84.58 66.58 58.66 47.08 33.02 10.16 0.00 Chapter 2: Motherboard information...

  • Page 14: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an Intel 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium ® ® LGA 1151 socket processor. EMB-Q170A CPU socket LGA1151 IMPORTANT: Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. The manufacturer will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The manufacturer will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. EMB-Q170A...

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu

    2.4.1 Installing the CPU CAUTION! Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA 1151 only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
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  • Page 17: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CAUTION! Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
  • Page 18 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly EMB-Q170A 2-10...

  • Page 19: System Memory

    System memory This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets: EMB-Q170A 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets Installing a DIMM To install a SO-DIMM To remove a SO-DIMM Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-11...

  • Page 20: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. EMB-Q170A Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. CAUTION! Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! NOTES: • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
  • Page 21 COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V selector (6-pin COM1_V1) COM1_V1 +12V Ring (Default) EMB-Q170A COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection Setting Pins +12V Ring (Default) AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX) AT_ATX EMB-Q170A AT/ATX mode selection Pins ATX mode (Default) AT mode Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-13...
  • Page 22 Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Move the jumper cap to pins 1-2 when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS1 Intrudor Intrudor No Intrudor PIN1 EMB-Q170A Chassis intrusion jumper Pins Enables the chassis intrusion detection feature Disables the chassis intrusion detection feature (Default) EMB-Q170A 2-14...

  • Page 23: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications Speed Activity Link ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection ORANGE Data activity...

  • Page 24: Internal Connectors

    +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# +5 Volts +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 EMB-Q170A ATX power connectors IMPORTANT: • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 330W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not have enough power. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
  • Page 25 PIN 1 EMB-Q170A Fan connectors CAUTION: Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) ThIS connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. EMB-Q170A SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors IMPORTANT: • You must install Windows 7 or later version before using Serial ATA hard ® disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.3.3 SATA Configuration for details.
  • Page 26 Utility, please download it from: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/ download/25476/Windows-7-USB-3-0-Creator-Utility. To install Windows 7 in the Skylake platform: ® Step1. U se this utility to pack XHCI driver into the original Windows 7 OS ® image, there will be another OS image released. Step2. Use the new OS image to install via any device. Speaker out connector (4-pin AMP_CON1) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted speaker. AMP_CON1 LOUTP LOUTN ROUTN ROUTP PIN 1 EMB-Q170A Audio Stere. Output with Amp connector The Speaker module is purchased separately. EMB-Q170A 2-18...
  • Page 27 (NC) RSTCON#_PANEL PWRBTN# HDD_LED- PLED- PIN 2 HDD_LED+ PLED+ PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 1 EMB-Q170A System panel connectors • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. •...
  • Page 28 Serial port connectors (10-pin COM1~2) These connectors are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 COM2 PIN 2 PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 1 EMB-Q170A Serial port connectors NOTES: • The COM module is purchased separately. • COM1 also supports RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485. See the table below for details. Signal Signal DCD (422TXD-/485TXD-) RXD (422RXD+) TXD (422TXD+/485TXD+) DTR (422RXD-) RI/+12V/+5V N.C. EMB-Q170A...
  • Page 29 PIN 1 EMB-Q170A Digital I/O connector NOTE: To configure the I/O pins in BIOS, go to the Advanced tab > Digital IO Port Configuration. See section 3.3.9 Digital IO Port Configuration for details. 10. M.2 Socket 3 (Bottom) This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. M.2 Socket 3 (Bottom) EMB-Q170A M.2 Socket 3 (Bottom) 11. BIOS programmable connector (8-pin SPI_1) Use this connector to flash the BIOS ROM. SPI_1 PIN 1 EMB-Q170A BIOS programmable connector Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
  • Page 30 EMB-Q170A 2-22...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS setup BIOS setup Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure settings. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press <Delete>...

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information. Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. EMB-Q170A...

  • Page 33: Trusted Computing

    3.3.2 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] SHA-1 PCR Bank [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SHA-1 PCR Bank. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SHA256 PCR Bank [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable SHA256 PCR Bank.

  • Page 34: Sata Configuration

    H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device. 3.3.5 PCH-FW Configuration Firmware Update Configuration Me FW Image Re-Flash [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Me FW Image Re-Flash function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EMB-Q170A...

  • Page 35: Sio Configuration

    3.3.6 SIO Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Super IO settings. [*Active*] Serial Port 1 Use this device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable this logical device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following two items appear only when you set Use this device to [Enabled].
  • Page 36 Fan Control Mode [Manual Mode] Configuration options: [Manual Mode] [Auto Mode] PWM/DC Voltage Output [255] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the voltage allocated for Fan Control. Input value range: [0~255] EMB-Q170A...

  • Page 37: Usb Configuration

    The following items appear only when you set Fan Control Mode to [Auto Mode]. Temperature Source [SYSTIN] Allows you to select the temperature source. Configuration options: [SYSTIN] [PECI Agent 0] Temperature 1~4 [xx] Input temperature setting. The values range from 0~255. Fan PWM 1~4 [xx] Input the amount of Fan PWM 4 for Smart Fan IV Mode.

  • Page 38: Power Management

    Wake up minute increase [1] Specify the number of minutes added to the current time before waking up system. Input value range: [1~5] Resume from PME# [Enabled] Enables or disables the resume from PCI PME# function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] EMB-Q170A...

  • Page 39: Chipset Menu

    Resume from PCIE/RI [Enabled] Enables or disables the resume from PCIE/RI function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change configuration options for the North Bridge and South Bridge. 3.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration MAX TOLUD [Dynamic] Allows you to select the maximum memory size of TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM).

  • Page 40: Security Menu

    To change a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press EMB-Q170A 3-10...

  • Page 41: Boot Menu

    <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user assword, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Case Open Warning [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Clear] Boot menu...

  • Page 42: Save & Exit Menu

    This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Restore Defaults Save or restore User Defaults to all setup options. EMB-Q170A 3-12...

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. EMB-Q170A...
  • Page 44 ○ ○ ○ ○ 外部信號連接頭 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及線材 中央處理器與內 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 存 本表格依據 SJ/T 11364 的規定編制。 ○： 表示該有害物質在該部件所有均質材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 規 定的限量要求以下。 ×： 表示該有害物質至少在該部件的某一均質材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 規定的限量要求，然該部件仍符合歐盟指令 2011/65/EU 的 規范。 備註：此產品所標示之環保使用期限，係指在一般正常使用狀況下。 EMB-Q170A...

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