IEI Technology PCIE-Q370 User Manual

IEI Technology PCIE-Q370 User Manual

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PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card
MODEL:
PCIE-Q370
th
Full-Size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Supports LGA1151 8
Gen.
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® CPU,
Intel® Q370 Chipset, DDR4, VGA, Dual Intel® PCIe GbE,
USB 3.1, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, RS-232, HD Audio and RoHS
User Manual
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Rev. 1.00 – September 21, 2018

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  • Page 1 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card MODEL: PCIE-Q370 Full-Size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Supports LGA1151 8 Gen. Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® CPU, Intel® Q370 Chipset, DDR4, VGA, Dual Intel® PCIe GbE, USB 3.1, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, RS-232, HD Audio and RoHS...
  • Page 2 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Revision Date Version Changes September 21, 2018 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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.
  • Page 4 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 F ........................3 EATURES 1.3 C ......................4 ONNECTORS 1.4 D ....................... 5 IMENSIONS 1.5 D ........................ 6 1.6 T ..................7...
  • Page 6 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.11 I C Connector ....................26 3.2.12 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ..............27 3.2.13 LAN LED Connectors ..................28 3.2.1 M.2 2280 Slot, M-Key ..................29 3.2.2 Power Button ....................31 3.2.3 RS-232 Serial Ports ..................31 3.2.4 RS-422/485 Serial Port ..................
  • Page 7 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.8.1 Driver Download ..................... 59 ® 4.9 I AMT S ................61 NTEL ETUP ROCEDURE 5 BIOS ..........................62 5.1 I ......................63 NTRODUCTION 5.1.1 Starting Setup ....................63 5.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 63 5.1.3 Getting Help .....................
  • Page 8 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ..................94 5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration ............... 97 5.4.2.2 SATA Configuration .................. 99 5.4.2.3 HD Audio Configuration ................. 101 5.5 S ....................... 102 ECURITY 5.6 B ........................103 5.7 S & E ......................
  • Page 9 List of Figures Figure 1-1: PCIE-Q370 ........................2 Figure 1-2: Connectors ........................4 Figure 1-3: PCIE-Q370 Dimensions (mm) ..................5 Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram ...................... 6 Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................16 Figure 3-2: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinout Location ............19 Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location ..................
  • Page 10 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-27: External Peripheral Interface Connector .............. 41 Figure 3-28: Ethernet Connector ....................41 Figure 3-29: VGA Connector ....................... 43 Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever ..............47 Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover..................48 Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1151 CPU ................
  • Page 11 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card List of Tables Table 1-1: PCIE-Q370 Specifications .................... 9 Table 2-1: Packing List ......................... 12 Table 2-2: Optional Items ......................14 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................18 Table 3-2: External Peripheral Connectors ................18 Table 3-3: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinouts ................
  • Page 12 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Table 3-28: LAN Pinouts ......................41 Table 3-29: USB 3.1 Port Pinouts ....................42 Table 3-30: VGA Connector Pinouts ................... 43 Table 4-1: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Settings ............... 53 Table 4-2: PCIe x16 Channel Mode Setup .................. 54 Table 4-3: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings ..........
  • Page 13 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................65 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................66 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ....................67 BIOS Menu 4: PCH-FW Configuration ..................69 BIOS Menu 5: Trusted Computing ....................70 BIOS Menu 6: ACPI Settings .......................
  • Page 14 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card BIOS Menu 31: Security ......................102 BIOS Menu 32: Boot ........................103 BIOS Menu 33: Save & Exit ......................105 Page xiv...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Chapter Introduction Page 1...
  • Page 16: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: PCIE-Q370 The PCIE-Q370 is a full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU card. It accepts a Socket LGA1151 8 generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor and supports four 288-pin 2666MHz dual-channel DDR4 DIMM modules up to 64 GB.
  • Page 17: Features

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.2 Features The PCIE-Q370 motherboard features are listed below:  Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU card  generation LGA1151 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor supported  Intel® Q370 chipset  Four 288-pin 2666 MHz dual-channel DDR4 DIMMs support up to 64 GB ...
  • Page 18: Connectors

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the PCIE-Q370 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 4...
  • Page 19: Dimensions

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.4 Dimensions The main dimensions of the PCIE-Q370 are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: PCIE-Q370 Dimensions (mm) Page 5...
  • Page 20: Data Flow

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.5 Data Flow Figure 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 21: Technical Specifications

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.6 Technical Specifications The PCIE-Q370 technical specifications are listed below. Specification/Model PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU card Form Factor 8th generation LGA1151 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® CPU Supported or Celeron® CPU Intel® Q370 Four 288-pin 2666 MHz dual-channel unbuffered DDR4 Memory SDRAM DIMMs supported (system max.
  • Page 22 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card I/O Interface Connectors One audio connector (10-pin header) Audio Connector Chassis Intrusion One 2-pin header Digital I/O 8-bit digital I/O (10-pin header) Ethernet Two RJ-45 ports One 4-pin CPU smart fan connector One 3-pin system smart fan connector...
  • Page 23: Table 1-1: Pcie-Q370 Specifications

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Physical Specifications 338 mm x 126 mm Dimensions Weight (GW/NW) 1000 g/500 g Table 1-1: PCIE-Q370 Specifications Page 9...
  • Page 24: Packing List

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Chapter Packing List Page 10...
  • Page 25: 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 PCIE-Q370 is unpacked, please do the following:  Follow the anti-static guidelines above.
  • Page 26: 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 PCIE-Q370 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
  • Page 27: Optional Items

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image PS/2 KB/MS Y-cable with bracket (P/N: 19800-000075-RS) SATA power cable (P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS) 7.1-channel HD audio kit with Realtek ALC892 audio...
  • Page 28: Table 2-2: Optional Items

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Item and Part Number Image LGA1150 cooler kit (1U chassis compatible, 54W) (P/N: CF-1150SF-R10) SATA to IDE/CompactFlash® converter board (P/N: SAIDE-KIT01-R10) Table 2-2: Optional Items Page 14...
  • Page 29: Connectors

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Chapter Connectors Page 15...
  • Page 30: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the peripheral interface connectors. 3.1.1 PCIE-Q370 Layout The figure below shows all the peripheral interface connectors. Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors Page 16...
  • Page 31: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label 4-pin Molex power +12V ATX power supply connector CPU12V1 connector Audio kit connector 10-pin header J_AUDIO1 Battery connector...
  • Page 32: External Interface Panel Connectors

    VGA connector 15-pin female VGA1 Table 3-2: External Peripheral Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the PCIE-Q370. 3.2.1 +12V ATX Power Connector CN Label: CPU12V1 CN Type: 4-pin Molex power connector, p=4.2 mm...
  • Page 33: Audio Kit Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-2: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinout Location Description Description +12V +12V Table 3-3: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.2 Audio Kit Connector CN Label: J_AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location:...
  • Page 34: Battery Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description HDA_SYNC HDA_BIT_CLK HDA_SDOUT HDA_SPKR HDA_SDIN HDA_RST# HDA_VCC HDA_GND HDA_+12V HDA_GND Table 3-4: Audio 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 35: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location Description VBATT 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: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 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 36: Ddr4 Dimm Sockets

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.5 DDR4 DIMM Sockets CN Label: CHA_DIMM0, CHA_DIMM1, CHB_DIMM0, CHB_DIMM1 288-pin DDR4 DIMM socket CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-6 The DIMM sockets are for DDR4 DIMM memory modules. Figure 3-6: DDR4 DIMM Socket Locations 3.2.6 Digital I/O Connector...
  • Page 37: Ec Debug Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description Output 3 Output 2 Output 1 Output 0 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Input 0 Table 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts 3.2.7 EC Debug Connector CN Label: CN Type: 18-pin header, p=2.00 mm...
  • Page 38: Fan Connector (Cpu)

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description EC_EPP_PD5 EC_EPP_BUSY EC_EPP_PD6 EC_EPP_KSI5 EC_EPP_PD7 EC_EPP_KSI4 Table 3-8: EC Debug Connector Pinouts 3.2.8 Fan Connector (CPU) CN Label: CPU_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm See Figure 3-9 CN Location: CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan.
  • Page 39: Fan Connectors (System)

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.9 Fan Connectors (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1 3-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan. Figure 3-10: System Fan Connector Location...
  • Page 40: I 2 C Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-11: Front Panel Connector Location Function Description Function Description PWR_LED+ Speaker SPKR+ Power LED IPMI LED PWR_LED- PWR_BTN+ Speaker SPKR- Power Button PWR_BTN- HDD_LED+ Reset+ HDD LED Reset HDD_LED- Reset- Table 3-11: Front Panel Connector Pinouts 3.2.11 I...
  • Page 41: Keyboard And Mouse Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description I2C_DAT I2C_CLK Table 3-12: I C Connector Pinouts 3.2.12 Keyboard and Mouse Connector CN Label: KB_MS1 6-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13 The keyboard and mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 42: Lan Led Connectors

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Keyboard Clock Table 3-13: Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pinouts 3.2.13 LAN LED Connectors CN Label: LED_LAN1, LED_LAN2 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-14 See Table 3-14 and Table 3-15...
  • Page 43: 2280 Slot, M-Key

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.1 M.2 2280 Slot, M-Key CN Label: M2_M1 M.2 2280 M-key slot CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 The M.2 2280 slot is keyed in the M position. The M.2 slot supports PCIe x4 interfaces.
  • Page 44: Table 3-16: M.2 2280 Connector Pinouts

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description PCIE_RXN1 PCIE_RXP1 PCIE_TXN1 PCIE_TXP1 DEVSLP PCIE_RXN0 PCIE_RXP0 PCIE_TXN0 PCIE_TXP0 PERST# CLKREQ# REFCLKN PEWAKE REFCLKP Notch Notch Notch Notch Notch Notch Notch Notch SUSCLK PEDET +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Table 3-16: M.2 2280 Connector Pinouts...
  • Page 45: Power Button

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.2 Power Button CN Label: PWR_SW1 Push button CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-16 The on-board power button controls system power. Figure 3-16: Power Button Location 3.2.3 RS-232 Serial Ports CN Label: COM1, COM2, COM3 CN Type: 10-pin box header, p=2.54 mm...
  • Page 46: Rs-422/485 Serial Port

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description Table 3-17: RS-232 Serial Port Pinouts 3.2.4 RS-422/485 Serial Port CN Label: COM4 4-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-18 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 Each of these connectors provides RS-422/485 connections.
  • Page 47: Sata 6Gb/S Drive Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts Table 3-19: DB-9 RS-422/485 Pinouts 3.2.5 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4, S_ATA5, S_ATA6 CN Type: 7-pin SATA drive connector CN Location: See Figure 3-19 See Table 3-20...
  • Page 48: Smbus Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description Table 3-20: SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector Pinouts 3.2.6 SMBus Connector CN Label: SMB1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-20 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-21 The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system management communications.
  • Page 49: Spi Flash Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.7 SPI Flash Connector CN Label: JSPI1 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-21 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22 The SPI flash connector is used to flash the SPI ROM.
  • Page 50: Spi Flash Connector, Ec

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.8 SPI Flash Connector, EC CN Label: JSPI2 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 The SPI flash connector is used to flash the EC ROM.
  • Page 51: Tpm Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.9 TPM Connector CN Label: TPM1 20-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-23 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-24 The TPM connector connects to a TPM module. Figure 3-23: TPM Connector Location...
  • Page 52: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.10 USB 2.0 Connectors CN Label: USB1, USB2, USB4 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-24 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25 The USB 2.0 connectors connect to USB 2.0 devices. Each pin header provides two USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 53: Usb 2.0 Connector (Type A)

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.11 USB 2.0 Connector (Type A) CN Label: USB3 USB Type A CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-25 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26 The USB Type A connector connects to a USB 2.0/1.1 device.
  • Page 54: Usb 3.1 Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.12 USB 3.1 Connector CN Label: USB3-1 19-pin box header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-26 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-27 The USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector connects to USB 3.1 devices. This connector provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports.
  • Page 55: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel The figure below shows the external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The EPIC panel consists of the following: Figure 3-27: External Peripheral Interface Connector 3.3.1 Ethernet Connectors CN Label:...
  • Page 56: Usb 3.1 Gen 1 Connectors

    3.3.2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Connectors CN Label: USB3_1, USB3_2 CN Type: USB 3.1 CN Location: See Figure 3-27 See Table 3-29 CN Pinouts: There are two external USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors on the PCIE-Q370. Description Description VBUS STDA_SSRX_N STDA_SSRX_P GND_DRAIN STDA_SSTX_N STDA_SSTX_P Table 3-29: USB 3.1 Port Pinouts...
  • Page 57: Figure 3-29: Vga Connector

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description GREEN BLUE HOT PLUG DETECT DDCDA HSYNC VSYNC DDCCLK Table 3-30: VGA Connector Pinouts Figure 3-29: VGA Connector Page 43...
  • Page 58: Installation

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Chapter Installation Page 44...
  • Page 59: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PCIE-Q370. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PCIE-Q370 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 60  Turn all power to the PCIE-Q370 off: When working with the PCIE-Q370, 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 PCIE-Q370, DO NOT: ...
  • Page 61: Socket Lga1151 Cpu Installation

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.3 Socket LGA1151 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 62: Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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 63: Figure 4-3: Insert The Socket Lga1151 Cpu

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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 LGA1151 CPU Step 8: Close the CPU socket.
  • Page 64: Socket Lga1151 Cooling Kit Installation

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 9: Connect the 12 V power to the board. Connect the 12 V power from the power supply to the board. Step 0: 4.4 Socket LGA1151 Cooling Kit Installation WARNING: DO NOT attempt to install a push-pin cooling fan.
  • Page 65: Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit Support Bracket

    Do not overtighten the screws. Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the PCIE-Q370. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades.Step 0:...
  • Page 66: Dimm Installation

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.5 DIMM Installation To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6: DIMM Installation Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can.
  • Page 67: System Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.6 System Configuration The system configuration should be performed before installation. 4.6.1 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 4-7.
  • Page 68: Pcie X16 Channel Mode Setup

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.6.3 PCIe x16 Channel Mode Setup The PCIE-Q370 supports one PCIe x16 interface on the backplane. The PCIe x16 channel mode setup is made through the BIOS menu in “Chipset  System Agent (SA) Configuration ...
  • Page 69 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card To update the ME firmware, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Before turning on the system power, short pin 2-3 of the flash descriptor security override jumper. Step 2: Update the BIOS and ME firmware, and then turn off the system power.
  • Page 70: Usb Power Selection

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.6.5 USB Power Selection The USB power selection is made through the BIOS menu in “Chipset  PCH-IO Configuration”. Use the USB Power SW1 and the USB Power SW2 BIOS options to configure the correspondent USB ports (see Table 4-4) and refer to Table 4-5 to select the USB power source.
  • Page 71: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors. 4.7.1 SATA Drive Connection The PCIE-Q370 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 72: Figure 4-11: Sata Power Drive Connection

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection The SATA power cable can be bought from IEI. See Optional Items in Section 2.4. Page 58...
  • Page 73: Software Installation

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.8 Software Installation All the drivers for the PCIE-Q370 are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type PCIE-Q370 and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 4-12: IEI Resource Download Center 4.8.1 Driver Download...
  • Page 74 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 3: Click the driver file name on the page and you will be prompted with the  following window. You can download the entire ISO file ( ), or click the small ...
  • Page 75: Intel ® Amt Setup Procedure

    ® 4.9 Intel AMT Setup Procedure The PCIE-Q370 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 DDR4 DIMM.
  • Page 76: Bios

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Chapter BIOS Page 62...
  • Page 77: Introduction

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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 78: Getting Help

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Function Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and return to Main Menu General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page...
  • Page 79: Bios Menu 1: Main

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit BIOS Information Set the Date. Use Tab to BIOS Vendor American Megatrends switch between Date Core Version 5.13...
  • Page 80: Advanced

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. 5.3 Advanced Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices...
  • Page 81: Cpu Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications or enable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration...
  • Page 82 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Active Processor Cores [All] Use the Active Processor Cores BIOS option to enable numbers of cores in the processor package.  Enable all cores in the processor package. EFAULT  Enable one core in the processor package.
  • Page 83: Pch-Fw Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration The PCH-FW Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) allows Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) options to be configured. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced AMT BIOS Features...
  • Page 84: Trusted Computing

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Enabled Unconfigure ME with resetting MEBx password to default 5.3.3 Trusted Computing Use the Trusted Computing menu (BIOS Menu 5) to configure settings related to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
  • Page 85: Acpi Settings

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.4 ACPI Settings The ACPI Settings menu (BIOS Menu 6) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Select ACPI sleep state...
  • Page 86: Iwdd H/W Monitor

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.5 iWDD H/W Monitor The iWDD H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 7) contains the fan configuration submenu, and displays the system temperature and CPU fan speed. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 87: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card +12V +5VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB 5.3.5.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Use the Smart Fan Mode Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 8) to configure the CPU/system fan temperature and speed settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 88 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Auto mode fan start temperature If the CPU temperature is between fan off and fan start, the fan speed change to fan start PWM. To set a value, Use the + or – key to change the value or enter a decimal number between 1 and 100.
  • Page 89: F81866 Super Io Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6 F81866 Super IO Configuration Use the F81866 Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to set or change the configurations for the parallel ports and serial ports. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 90: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Use the Serial Port 1 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port n Configuration...
  • Page 91: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Use the Serial Port 2 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11: Serial Port 2 Configuration MenuBIOS Menu 11) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 92: Serial Port 3 Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Use the Serial Port 3 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port n Configuration...
  • Page 93: Serial Port 4 Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Use the Serial Port 4 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port n Configuration...
  • Page 94: Rtc Wake Settings

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.7 RTC Wake Settings The RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 14) enables the system to wake at the specified time. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Wake system with Fixed Time...
  • Page 95: Serial Port Console Redirection

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Wake up minute Wake up second After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend state when the alarm goes off. 5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 15) allows the console redirection options to be configured.
  • Page 96 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Console Redirection [Disabled] Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function.  Disabled the console redirection function Disabled EFAULT  Enabled the console redirection function Enabled The following options are available in the Console Redirection Settings submenu when the Console Redirection option is enabled.
  • Page 97 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Parity [None] Use the Parity option to specify the parity bit that can be sent with the data bits for detecting the transmission errors.  None No parity bit is sent with the data bits.
  • Page 98: Legacy Console Redirection Settings

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.8.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy Serial Redirection Port [COM1] Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages.
  • Page 99: Usb Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.9 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 17) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support.
  • Page 100: Csm Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.10 CSM Configuration The CSM Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 18) configures the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) support. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Compatibility Support Module Configuration Enable/Disable CSM Support.
  • Page 101: Nvme Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.11 NVMe Configuration Use the NVMe Configuration (BIOS Menu 19) menu to display the NVMe controller and device information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NVMe controller and Drive information...
  • Page 102: Iei Feature

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.12 iEi Feature Use the iEi Feature menu (BIOS Menu 20) to configure One Key Recovery function. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced iEi Feature Auto Recovery Function Reboot and recover...
  • Page 103: Chipset

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 21) to access the PCH IO and System Agent (SA) configuration menus. WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 104: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Use the System Agent (SA) Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 22) to configure the System Agent (SA) parameters. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset VT-d...
  • Page 105: Memory Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.1.1 Memory Configuration Use the Memory Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 23) to view memory information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Configuration CHA_DIMM0 Populated & Enabled Size 4092 MB (DDR4) --------------------- : Select Screen...
  • Page 106 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Primary Display [Auto] Use the Primary Display option to select the primary graphics controller the system uses. The following options are available:  Auto Default  IGFX   PCIe  Internal Graphics [Enabled] Use the Internal Graphics option to keep IGFX enabled basing on the setup options.
  • Page 107: Peg Port Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default] Use the Primary IGFX Boot Display option to select the display device used by the system when it boots. Configuration options are listed below.  VBIOS Default Default ...
  • Page 108: Pch-Io Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Enable Root Port [Enabled] Use the Enable Root Port option to enable or disable the PCI Express (PEG) controller.  Disables the PCI Express (PEG) controller. Disabled  Enables the PCI Express (PEG) controller.
  • Page 109 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] Use the Restore AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system.
  • Page 110: Table 5-2: Bios Options And Configured Usb Ports

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Sets the USB power source to +5V  Sets the USB power source to +5V dual +5V DUAL EFAULT BIOS Options Configured USB Ports USB3_1 (external USB 3.1 port) USB Power SW1 USB3_2 (external USB 3.1 port) USB3 (internal USB 2.0 port, Type A)
  • Page 111: Pci Express Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration Use the PCI Express Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 27) to configure the PCI Express and M.2 slots. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Root Port Settings.
  • Page 112 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  PCIe Speed [Auto] Use this option to select the support type of the PCI Express slots. The following options are available:  Auto Default  Gen1  Gen2  Gen3  Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled] Use the Detect Non-Compliance Device option to enable or disable detecting if a non-compliance PCI Express device is connected to the PCI Express slot.
  • Page 113: Sata Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.2.2 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 29) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 114 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Use the SATA Mode Selection option to determine how the SATA devices operate.  AHCI Configures SATA devices as AHCI device. EFAULT  Intel Configures SATA devices to the Intel RST Premium...
  • Page 115: Hd Audio Configuration

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.2.3 HD Audio Configuration Use the HD Audio Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 30) to configure the PCH Azalia settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset HD Audio Configuration Control Detection of the HD-Audio device.
  • Page 116: Security

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.5 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 31) to set system and user passwords. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Password Description...
  • Page 117: Boot

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.6 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 32) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration...
  • Page 118 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card  Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.  Normal POST messages displayed Disabled  OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages Enabled EFAULT ...
  • Page 119: Save & Exit

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.7 Save & Exit Use the Safe & Exit menu (BIOS Menu 33) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 120: A Regulatory Compliance

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 106...
  • Page 121 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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.
  • Page 122: B Product Disposal

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Appendix Product Disposal Page 108...
  • Page 123 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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 124: C Bios Options

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Appendix BIOS Options Page 110...
  • Page 125 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................65 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ....................... 66 Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Disabled] ............. 67 Active Processor Cores [All] ....................68 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] ..................
  • Page 126 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card VT-d [Disabled] ........................90 Primary Display [Auto] ......................92 Internal Graphics [Enabled] ....................92 DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M] ....................92 DVMT Total Gfx Mem [MAX] ....................92 Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default] ..............93 PEG Link Width Configuration [1 x16] ................
  • Page 127 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Page 113...
  • Page 128: D Terminology

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Appendix Terminology Page 114...
  • Page 129 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
  • Page 130 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
  • Page 131 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer. POST The Power-on Self Test (POST) is the pre-boot actions the system performs when the system is turned-on.
  • Page 132: E Digital I/O Interface

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Appendix Digital I/O Interface Page 118...
  • Page 133: Introduction

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card E.1 Introduction The DIO connector on the PCIE-Q370 is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The digital inputs and digital outputs are generally control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices. Data can be read or written to the selected address to enable the DIO functions.
  • Page 134: Assembly Language Sample 1

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card E.2 Assembly Language Sample 1 AX, 6F08H ;setting the digital port as input AL low byte = value AH – 6FH Sub-function: AL – 9 :Set the digital port as OUTPUT :Digital I/O input value E.3 Assembly Language Sample 2...
  • Page 135: F Watchdog Timer

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 121...
  • Page 136 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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.
  • Page 137 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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 138: G Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 124...
  • Page 139 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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 140 PCIE-Q370 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 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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