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Aaeon EPIC-QM57 User Manual

Intel core i5/i7 processor supports ddr3 800/1066 memory 24-bit dual-channel lvds lcd 6 usb 2.0 / 4 coms / 2 sata compactflash/ 8-bit digital i/o
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E P I C B o a r d
E P I C - Q M 5 7
EPIC-QM57
®
Intel
Core™ i5/i7 Processor
Supports DDR3 800/1066 Memory
24-bit Dual-channel LVDS LCD
6 USB 2.0 / 4 COMs / 2 SATA
CompactFlash™/ 8-bit Digital I/O
EPIC-QM57 Manual Rev. A 5th Ed.
March 06, 2014

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  • Page 1 E P I C - Q M 5 7 EPIC-QM57 ® Intel Core™ i5/i7 Processor Supports DDR3 800/1066 Memory 24-bit Dual-channel LVDS LCD 6 USB 2.0 / 4 COMs / 2 SATA CompactFlash™/ 8-bit Digital I/O EPIC-QM57 Manual Rev. A 5th Ed. March 06, 2014...
  • Page 2 AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
  • Page 3 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Acknowledgments All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc. CompactFlash™...
  • Page 4 Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 9657666600 Jumper Cap • Product DVD • EPIC-QM57 If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction..............1-2 1.2 Features ..............1-3 1.3 Specifications ............1-4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2.1 Safety Precautions ............ 2-2 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers .......
  • Page 6 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.18 Audio Connector (CN8)........... 2-14 2.19 Touch Panel Connector (CN9)........ 2-15 2.20 RS-232 Serial Port 1 Connector (CN11) ....2-15 2.21 Display Port Connector (CN12)....... 2-15 2.22 UIM Connector (CN13) ...........
  • Page 7 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer A.1 Programming ............A-2 A.2 ITE8781 Watchdog Timer Initial Program…………A-6 Appendix B I/O Information B.1 I/O Address Map ............B-2 B.2 1 MB Memory Address Map ........B-4 B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart ..........B-5...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 General Information

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Chapter General Information 1- 1 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    In addition to the PCI/104-Express (PCI-104 + PCIe/104 (Optional)) expansion, EPIC-QM57 also features two SATA2, one Type2 CompactFlash™ for the storage and six USB 2.0 ports, four COM ports, 8-bit Digital I/O for flexible I/O expansion. EPIC-QM57 is an excellent choice for your vital applications. 1- 2...

  • Page 10: Features

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 1.2 Features ® Intel Core™ i5/i7 Processor ® Intel QM57 SODIMM DDR3 800/1066 Memory, up to 4GB, 8GB optional Gigabit Ethernet x 2 Up To 24-bit Dual-channel LVDS LCD 2CH HD Audio SATA2 x 2, Type 2 CompactFlash™...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 1.3 Specifications System Form Factor EPIC Express Board ® Processor Intel Core™ i7/i5 Processor (Socket-988) System Memory 204-pin SODIMM DDR3 800/1066 Memory, up to 4GB, 8GB optional ®...
  • Page 12 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 (Typical) Board Size 4.5" x 6.5" (115mm x 165mm) Gross Weight 1.1 lb (0.5KG) Operation Temperature 32°F ~ 140°F (0°C ~ 60°C) Storage Temperature -40°F ~ 176°F (-40°C ~ 80°C) Operation Humidity...
  • Page 13 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Audio Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in & CD-in 1- 6 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Chapter Quick Installation Guide Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.1 Safety Precautions Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on, because a sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components.

  • Page 16: Location Of Connectors And Jumpers

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers Component Side Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Solder Side Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Mechanical Drawing

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.3 Mechanical Drawing Component Side Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Solder Side Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: List Of Jumpers

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.4 List of Jumpers The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers: Jumpers Label...

  • Page 21: List Of Connectors

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.5 List of Connectors The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each board's connectors: Connectors Label...
  • Page 22 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 CN25 RS-232 Serial Port 4 Connector CN26 RS-232 Serial Port 3 Connector CN27 External SMBUS and PS_ON# Connector CN28 Fan Connector CN29, CN30 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet Connector CN34 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port 2 Connector...

  • Page 23: Setting Jumpers

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.6 Setting Jumpers You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.

  • Page 24: Pci-104 I/O Voltage Selection(Jp2)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.7 PCI-104 I/O Voltage Selection(JP2) Function +3.3V (Default) 2.8 LCD Function Selection (JP3) LCD Inverter/Backlight Voltage Selection (JP3-1) JP3-1 Function +5V (Default) +12V LVDS LCD Voltage Selection (JP3-2) JP3-2...

  • Page 25: Com2 Ri/+5V/+12V Selection (Jp6)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Clear CMOS (JP4-1) JP4-1 Function Protected (Default) Clear Clear ME ROM (JP4-2) JP4-2 Function Protected (Default) Clear 2.10 Touch Panel 4/5/8-wire Mode Selection (JP5) Function 1-2 (Open) 5 Wire...

  • Page 26: Lcd Inverter/Backlight Connector (Cn2)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 External Buzzer (+) External Buzzer (-) IDE LED (+) IDE LED (-) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Reset Switch (+) Reset Switch (-) 2.14 LCD Inverter/Backlight Connector (CN2) Signal +5V/+12V...

  • Page 27: Dc Power Input Connector (Cn5)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 LVDS2_TX3- LVDS2_TX3+ PPVCC LVDS2_TXCLK- LVDS2_TXCLK+ Note: For VLCD (pin 3, 7, 27), the max. rating of each pin is 0.5A @ 5V 2.16 +12V DC Power Input Connector (CN5) Signal +12V...

  • Page 28: Touch Panel Connector (Cn9)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 LINE_IN_L CD_IN_L LINE_IN_R CD_GND LINE_IN_GND CD_IN_R LINE_OUT_L LINE_OUT_R LINE_OUT_GND LINE_OUT_GND 2.19 Touch Panel Connector (CN9) 8 - w i r e S i g n a l 4 - w i r e S i g n a l 5 - w i r e S i g n a l ( D e f a u l t )

  • Page 29: Uim Connector (Cn13)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Signal Signal Lane0 (P) Lane0(N) Lane1 (P) Lane1 (N) Lane2 (P) Lane2 (N) Lane3 (P) Lane3 (N) Config1 (GND) Config2 (GND) AUX CH (P) AUX CH (N) Hot Plug Return PWR (GND)

  • Page 30: Pci Express Mini Card Connector (Cn19)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.24 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector (CN19) S i g n a l S i g n a l Reserved +3.3Vaux Reserved Reserved +1.5V Reserved LED_WPAN#...
  • Page 31 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 WAKE# 3.3Vaux 2-18 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Lpt Port Connector (Cn20)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.25 LPT Port Connector (CN20) S i g n a l S i g n a l #STROBE #AFD DATA0 #ERROR DATA1 #INIT DATA2 #SLIN...

  • Page 33: Ps2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector (Cn23)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Mapping Table: BIOS Connector IT8781 GPIO Address Setting Definition Setting Port 8 @A44h CN16 Pin 8 GPIO Set 5 / Bit 2 U50 Pin 9 (GPIO 52) Port 7 @A44h CN16 Pin 7 GPIO Set 5 / Bit 1...

  • Page 34: External Smbus And Ps_On# Connector (Cn27)

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2.29 External SMBUS and PS_ON# Connector (CN27) Signal SMB_DATA SMB_CLK PS_ON# +5VA 2.30 FAN Connector (CN28) Signal +12V(Default) or +5V Speed Sense 2.31 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port 2 Connector (CN34) S i g n a l S i g n a l...
  • Page 35 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 SM_DAT CRT_VSYNC DVI_TX1- DVI_TX1+ HPDET DVI_TX0- DVI_TX0+ DVI_TXCLK+ DVI_TXCLK- GREEN BLUE CRT_HSYNC CRT_PLUG# 2-22 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Below Table for China RoHS Requirements 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb)

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Award Bios Setup

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Chapter Award BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3-1...

  • Page 38: System Test And Initialization

    3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The EPIC-QM57 CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.

  • Page 39: Award Bios Setup

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 3.2 Award BIOS Setup Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
  • Page 40 Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. You can refer to the "AAEON BIOS Item Description.pdf" file in the DVD for the meaning of each setting in this chapter. Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3-4...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Driver Installation

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Chapter Driver Installation 4 - 1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
  • Page 42 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 The EPIC-QM57 comes with a DVD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that meet your needs. Follow the sequence below to install the drivers: Step 1 –...
  • Page 43 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 4.1 Installation: Insert the EPIC-QM57 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM Drive. And install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 7 in order. Step 1 – Install Chipset Driver 1.
  • Page 44 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 2. Follow the instructions that the window shows 3. The system will help you install the driver automatically Step 5 – Install Audio Driver 1.

  • Page 45: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-1...

  • Page 46: Programming

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 A.1 Programming EPIC-QM57 utilizes ITE 8781 chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON initial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
  • Page 47 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 There are three steps to complete the configuration setup: (1) Enter the MB PnP Mode; (2) Modify the data of configuration registers; (3) Exit the MB PnP Mode.
  • Page 48 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 WatchDog Timer Configuration Registers Configure Control (Index=02h) This register is write only. Its values are not sticky; that is to say, a hardware reset will automatically clear the bits, and does not require the software to clear them.
  • Page 49 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Watch Dog Timer 1, 2, 3 Configuration Register (Index=72h, 82h, 92h Default=001s0000b) Watch Dog Timer 1,2,3 Time-Out Value (LSB) Register (Index=73h,83h,93h, Default=38h) Watch Dog Timer 1,2,3 Time-Out Value (MSB) Register (Index=74h,84h,94h Default=00h) Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-5...

  • Page 50: Ite8781 Watchdog Timer Initial Program

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 A.2 ITE8781 Watchdog Timer Initial Program .MODEL SMALL .CODE Main: CALL Enter_Configuration_mode CALL Check_Chip mov cl, 7 call Set_Logic_Device ;time setting mov cl, 10 ; 10 Sec dec al Watch_Dog_Setting: ;Timer setting...
  • Page 51 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 call Superio_Set_Reg ; game port enable mov cl, 9 call Set_Logic_Device Initial_OK: CALL Exit_Configuration_mode MOV AH,4Ch INT 21h Enter_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV SI,WORD PTR CS:[Offset Cfg_Port] MOV DX,02Eh MOV CX,04h Init_1:...
  • Page 52 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 CALL Write_Configuration_Data Exit_Configuration_Mode ENDP Check_Chip PROC NEAR MOV AL,20h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,87h JNE Not_Initial MOV AL,21h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,81h JNE Not_Initial Need_Initial: Not_Initial: Check_Chip ENDP...
  • Page 53 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 OUT DX,AL MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] IN AL,DX Read_Configuration_Data ENDP Write_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] OUT DX,AL XCHG AL,AH MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] OUT DX,AL Write_Configuration_Data ENDP Superio_Set_Reg proc near...
  • Page 54 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Set_Logic_Device proc near push ax push cx xchg al,cl mov cl,07h call Superio_Set_Reg pop cx pop ax Set_Logic_Device endp ;Select 02Eh->Index Port, 02Fh->Data Port Cfg_Port DB 087h,001h,055h,055h DW 02Eh,02Fh END Main...

  • Page 55: Appendix B I/O Information

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Appendix I/O Information Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 56: I/O Address Map

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 B.1 I/O Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...
  • Page 57 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 58: St Mb Memory Address Map

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 B.2 1 MB Memory Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 59: Irq Mapping Chart

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart B.4 DMA Channel Assignments Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 60: Appendix C Mating Connector

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Appendix Mating Connector C - 1 Appendix C Mating Connector...

  • Page 61: List Of Mating Connectors And Cables

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables The table notes mating connectors and available cables. Connector Function Mating Connector Available Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model number...
  • Page 62 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 PS/2 Wafer B6B-PHDSS Keyboard 1700060157 CN23 Keyboard/M / Mouse ouse Cable Connector COM Port LIAN 1.25mm pitch 9 pins 1701090150 CN25/26/34 Connector (LIAN TAY H752-09 Cable or compatible)

  • Page 63: Appendix D Raid & Ahci Settings

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Appendix RAID & AHCI Settings Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...

  • Page 64: Setting Raid

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 D.1 Setting RAID OS installation to setup RAID Mode Step 1: Copy the files below from “Driver CD ->Step7- RAID & AHCI” to Disk Step 2: Connect the USB Floppy (disk with RAID files) to the board Appendix D RAID &...
  • Page 65 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 3: The setting procedures “ In BIOS Setup Menu” A: Advanced -> SATA Configuration -> SATA Mode -> RAID Mode Step 4: The setting procedures “In BIOS Setup Menu” B: Advanced ->...
  • Page 66 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 5: The setting procedures “In BIOS Setup Menu” C: Boot -> Boot Option #1 -> DVD-ROM Type Step 6: The setting procedures “In BIOS Setup Menu” D: Save &...
  • Page 67 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 7: Press Ctrl-I to enter MAIN MENU Step 8: Choose “1.Create RAID Volume” Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...
  • Page 68 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 9: RAID Level -> RAID0(Stripe) Step 10: Choose “Create Volume” Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...
  • Page 69 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 11: Choose “Y” Step 12: Choose “5. Exit” Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...
  • Page 70 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 13: Choose “Y” Step 14: Setup OS Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...
  • Page 71 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 15: Press “F6” Step 16: Choose “S” Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...
  • Page 72 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 17: Choose “Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller” Step 18: It will show the model number you select and then press “ENTER” D-10 Appendix D RAID &...
  • Page 73 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 19: Setup is starting Windows D-11 Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...

  • Page 74: Setting Ahci

    E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 D.2 Setting AHCI OS installation to setup AHCI Mode Step 1: Copy the files below from “Driver CD -> Step7- RAID & AHCI” to Disk Step 2: Connect the USB Floppy (disk with AHCI files) to the board D-12...
  • Page 75 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 3: The setting procedures “ In BIOS Setup Menu” A: Advanced -> SATA Configuration -> SATA Configuration -> SATA Mode -> AHCI Mode Step 4: The setting procedures “In BIOS Setup Menu”...
  • Page 76 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 5: The setting procedures “In BIOS Setup Menu” C: Save & Exit -> Save Changes and Exit Step 6: Setup OS D-14 Appendix D RAID &...
  • Page 77 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 7: Press “F6” Step 8: Choose “S” D-15 Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...
  • Page 78 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 9: Choose “Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller” Step 10: It will show the model number you select and then press “ENTER” D-16 Appendix D RAID &...
  • Page 79 E P I C B o a r d E P I C - Q M 5 7 Step 11: Setup is loading files D-17 Appendix D RAID & AHCI Settings...

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