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HiCORE-i89Q1
HiCORE-i89Q2
PICMG 1.0 Full size SBC
User's Manual
Version 1.2
2018.01
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  • Page 1 HiCORE-i89Q1 HiCORE-i89Q2 PICMG 1.0 Full size SBC User’s Manual Version 1.2 2018.01...
  • Page 2 Revision History Version Release Time Description 2017.06 Initial release 2017.06 Add cable kit to 1.1 Packing List • Modify audio descripton in 1.4 Specifications • Add FCDB-1111 to optional accessories 2018.01 in 1.2 Ordering Information • Modify Audio 1 pin header description in bock diagram - 2 -...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface .....................iii Copyright Notice ............... iii Declaration of Conformity ............iii CE ..................iii RoHS ................. iv SVHC / REACH ..............iv About This User’s Manual ............v Warning ..................v Replacing the Lithium Battery ........... v Technical Support ..............v Warranty ...................
  • Page 4 Contents 3.2.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings ..........50 3.2.9 CSM Configuration ..........51 3.2.10 NVMe Configuration ..........52 3.3 Chipset ..............53 3.3.1 Graphics Configuration ..........55 3.3.2 PEG Port Configuration ..........57 3.3.3 Memory Configuration ..........58 3.3.4 LCD Control ............59 3.3.5 PCI Express Configuration ........60 3.3.6 USB Configuration ..........61 3.4 Security ..............62 3.5 Boot ................63 3.6 Save & Exit...............64 Appendix ..................65 Appendix A.
  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 6: Rohs

    (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium...
  • Page 7: About This User's Manual

    Preface of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) in (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH --Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulated by the European Union. All substances listed in SVHC < 0.1 % by weight (1000 ppm) About This User’s Manual This user’s manual provides general information and installation instructions about the product.
  • Page 8: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction...
  • Page 10: Packing List

    2 x USB cable w/ bracket 1 x Keyboard & Mouse cable 1.2. Ordering Information ® HiCORE-i89Q1-D-x4 Socket LGA1151/PCH Q170 for 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processors PICMG 1.3 full size SBC with BIOS for 1 x PCIe x4 w/ DVI-I ®...
  • Page 11: The Installation Paths Of Cd Driver

    Introduction Optional Accessories PBPE-07SA 7-slot PICMG 1.3 backplane PBPE-13SA 13-slot PICMG 1.3 backplane PBPE-10SA 10-slot PICMG 1.3 backplane (OEM request) HS-89Q1-C1 Copper CPU cooler for Intel Core™ processor series ® DP Cable Male DP port to female DP port cable FCDB-1111 Realtek ALC888 HD Audio daughterboard Recommended CPU List...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    4 x USB 2.0 ports w/ pin-header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on bracket 1 x RS-232 Serial Port 1 x RS-232/422/485 selectable 1 x PCIex4 Lanes (HiCORE-i89Q1) or 4 x PCIex1 Lanes (HiCORE-i89Q2) Expansion Bus 1 x PCIex16 lanes Gen. 3 4 x PCI masters...
  • Page 13 Introduction ® Graphic Chipset Integrated Intel HD Graphics (depends on CPU) 1 x DVI-I port on board (HiCORE-i89Q1) or 1 x VGA port on board (HiCORE-i89Q2) Graphic Interface 1 x DisplayPort OS Support Windows 10 64-bit Linux: Ubuntu Power Input...
  • Page 14: Board Dimensions

    Introduction 1.6. Board Dimensions Unit:mm HiCORE-i89Q2 HiCORE-i89Q1 * The graphic interface depends on your model. The figure is using HiCore-i89Q1’s DVI port as an example. - 6 -...
  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu

    Introduction 1.7. Installing the CPU The LGA1151 processor socket comes with a lever to secure the processor. Please refer to the pictures step by step as below. 1. Push the lever down to unclip it and lift it. 2. Open the load plate. 3.
  • Page 16: Installing The Memory

    Introduction 1.8. Installing the Memory To install the Memory module, locate the Memory DIMM slot on the board and perform as below: 1. Hold the Memory module so that the key of the Memory module align with those on the Memory DIMM slot. 2.
  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 - Installation...
  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    (ECC/Non-ECC) 2133/1866MHz LGA1151 DIMM DDR4 sockets DVI1 6th Gen DVI-I connector Intel® Core Analog RGB DP to VGA on bracket i7/i5/i3 (HiCORE-i89Q1) PICMG_AB 1 x PCIex16 (Gen3) Processor Golden Finger (Skylake-S) VGA1 VGA connector on bracket (HiCORE-i89Q2) DMI2 (x4) SATA1 ~ 3...
  • Page 19: Jumpers & Connectors

    Installation 2.2. Jumpers & Connectors 2.2.1. Quick Reference Jumpers Label Description ➊ COM2 RS-232 / 422 / 485 Selection JRS1 ➋ Internal Use JPIC1 ➌ AT/ATX Mode Selection JPATATX1 ➍ SRTC Reset Selection JMERTC1 ➎ CMOS Setting JBAT1 ➏ ACT Function Setting JPIC3 Connectors Label...
  • Page 20: Jumpers & Connectors Location

    2.2.2. Jumpers & Connectors Location JATX1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 CPUFAN1 SATA1 SYSFAN2 USB1 SATA2 USB5 SATA3 TPM1 DIO1 JMERTC1 COM1 JBAT1 JPIC3 COM2 SSD1 JRS1 KBMS1 JPIC1 AUDIO1 JPATATX1 LPT1 JFRT1 LAN1 USB3 DVI1/VGA1* USB4 * The graphic interface depends on your model. The figure is using HiCore-i89Q1’s DVI port as an example. - 12 -...
  • Page 21: Jumpers

    Installation 2.2.3. Jumpers ❶JRS1 Function: COM2 RS-232 / 422 / 485 Selection Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 3x2-pin headers RS-232 Mode RS-422 RS-485 (Default) Short Open Open Open Short Open Open Open Short JRS1 5 4 3 - 13 -...
  • Page 22 Installation ❷ JPIC1 Function: Internal Use Connector type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x2-pin headers JPIC1 5 4 3 ❸JPATAX1 Function: AT/ATX Mode Selection Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 1x3-pin headers. Mode AT Mode ATX Mode (default) JPATATX1 5 4 3 - 14 -...
  • Page 23 Installation ❹JMERTC1 Function: SRTC Reset Selection Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 1×3-pin headers Mode Normal (default) Clear ME RTC 5 4 3 JMERTC1 - 15 -...
  • Page 24 Installation ❺JBAT1 Function: CMOS Setting Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 1x3-pin headers Pin Mode 1-2 Keep CMOS (Default) 2-3 Clear CMOS You may need to clear the CMOS if your system cannot boot up because you forgot your password, the CPU clock setup is incorrect, or the CMOS settings need to be reset to default values after the system BIOS has been updated.
  • Page 25 Installation ❻JPIC3 Function: ACT Function Setting Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 1x3-pin headers Mode ACT Enabled (default) ACT Disabled 5 4 3 JPIC3 - 17 -...
  • Page 26 Installation 2.2.4. Connectors ①JATX1 Function: ATX 12V Connector Connector type: 8-pin power connector Desc. Desc. +12V +12V- +12V +12V JATX1 5 4 3 - 18 -...
  • Page 27 Installation ②③④SATA1~3 Function: Serial ATA Connectors The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 5 4 3 - 19 -...
  • Page 28 Installation ⑤COM1 Function: RS-232 COM Port Connector Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 2x5-pin box headers Desc. Desc. DCD# DSR# RTS# CTS# DTR# COM1 5 4 3 - 20 -...
  • Page 29 Installation ⑥COM2 Function: RS-232/422/485 selectable COM Port Connector Connector type: 2.54mm pitch 2x7-pin box headers Desc. Desc. DCD# DSR# RTS# CTS# DTR# 1314 442TX+/ 485+ 422TX-/ 485- 422RX+ 422RX- COM2 5 4 3 - 21 -...
  • Page 30 Installation ⑦LPT1 Function: Parallel Port Connector Connector type: 2.54mm pitch 2x13-pin box headers Description Description LPT_STB# LPT_AFD# LPT_PD0 ERR# LPT_PD1 LPT_INIT# LPT_PD2 LPT_SLIN# LPT_PD3 LPT_PD4 LPT_PD5 LPT_PD6 LPT_PD7 ACK# BUSY SELECT LPT1 5 4 3 - 22 -...
  • Page 31 Installation ⑧⑨CPUFAN1, SYSFAN2 Function: Fan Connectors Connector type: 2.54mm pitch 1x4-pin wafer headers Description +12V CTRL CPUFAN1 SYSFAN2 5 4 3 - 23 -...
  • Page 32 Installation ⑩DIO1 Function: Digital I/O Connector Connector type: 2.54mm pitch 2x5-pin headers Desc. Desc. DIO0 DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 +V5S DIO1 5 4 3 - 24 -...
  • Page 33 Installation ⑪KBMS1 Function: Keyboard & Mouse Connector Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 1x6-pin wafer headers Description KB_DAT MS_DAT KB_CLK VCC PS2 MS_CLK KBMS1 5 4 3 - 25 -...
  • Page 34 Installation ⑫AUDIO1 Function: Audio Connector Connector type: 2.00mm pitch 1x9-pin headers. Desc. +12V +V3.3S HDA_SYNC HDA_SDO HDA_BGLK HDA_RST# AZA_SDI_0 AUDIO1 5 4 3 - 26 -...
  • Page 35 Installation ⑬JFRT1 Function: Switches and Indicators Connector type: 2.54 mm pitch 2x8-pin headers Desc. Desc. PLED+ SW_ON_R_N PLED- PLED- EXTRST_N HD_LED_+ HD_LED_N SPKRV+ SMB_CLK_RESUME 12 SPKRV+ SMB_DAT_RESUME 14 SPKRV- SPKRV- JFRT1 5 4 3 - 27 -...
  • Page 36 Installation ⑭DP1 Function: DisplayPort Connector Connect the display device to the DisplayPort Connector The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. 5 4 3 - 28 -...
  • Page 37 Installation ⑮⑯USB1&5 Function: USB2.0 Connector Connector type: 2.54mm pitch 2x5 pin-headers Desc. Pin Desc. +V5S +V5S USBPN USBPN USBPP USBPP USB1 USB5 5 4 3 - 29 -...
  • Page 38 Installation ⑰TPM1 Function: TPM Connector Connector type: 2.54mm pitch 2x10-pin headers Desc. Desc. CLK_LPC1_24M L_FRAME# PLT_RST L_AD3 L_AD2 +V3.3S L_AD1 L_AD0 +V3.3A SER_IRQ CLKR# LPCPD#_LPC TPM1 5 4 3 - 30 -...
  • Page 39 Installation ⑱⑲USB3&4 Function: USB 3.0/2.0 Connectors Connector type: USB connectors The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. 5 4 3 USB3 USB4 - 31 -...
  • Page 40 Installation ⑳LAN1 Function: GbE Connectors Connector type: Dual RJ-45 Gbe LAN with LED indicators The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. 5 4 3 LAN1 - 32 -...
  • Page 41 Installation DVI1/VGA1 Function: DVI-I Connector (for HiCore-i89Q1) Connector type: DVI-I connector The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Function: VGA Connector (for HiCore-i89Q2) Connector type: D-Sub 15-pin female connector Desc. Desc. GREEN BLUE D-DATA H-SYNC V-SYNC D-DCLK 5 4 3 DVI1/VGA1 * The graphic interface depends on your model. The figure is using HiCore-i89Q1’s DVI...
  • Page 42 Installation SSD1 Function: NGFF M-Key Socket Connector type: NGFF M-Key Socket for storage The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. 5 4 3 SSD1 - 34 -...
  • Page 43 DIMM1, 2, 3, 4 23 24 25 26 Function: DDR4 Memory Slots Connector type: 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 5 4 3...
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  • Page 45: Chapter 3 - Bios

    Chapter 3 BIOS Chapter 3 - BIOS...
  • Page 46: Main

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Main Set the Date. Use Tab BIOS Name HiCORE-i89Q1 to Switch between Date BIOS Version 0.23 elements. Build Date and Time 11/14/2016 16:05:38 Access Level...
  • Page 47 BIOS Set the system time. Use Tab to switch between Time elements. System Time ► The time format is: Hour: 00 to 23 Minute: 00 to 59 Second: 00 to 59 Key Commands BIOS Setup Utility is mainly a key-based navigation interface. Please refer to the following key command instructions for navigation process.
  • Page 48: Advanced

    BIOS 3.2 Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Chipset Security Save & Exit Boot Advanced CPU Configuration ► CPU Configuration Parameters ► PCI Subsystem Settings ► SATA Configuration ► ACPI Settings ► USB Configuration ►...
  • Page 49: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS 3.2.1 CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz CPU Signature 506E3 Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed 3200 MHz Min CPU Speed 800 MHz...
  • Page 50: Pci Subsystem Settings

    BIOS 3.2.2 PCI Subsystem Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version A5.01.08 Enables or Disables 64bit capable Devices to be Decoded in Above PCI Device Common Setttings: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] 4G Address Space (Only PCI Latency Timer if System Supports 64...
  • Page 51: Sata Configuration

    BIOS 3.2.3 SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enable or disable SATA Device. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Serial ATA Port 0 Empty [Enabled] Port 0...
  • Page 52: Acpi Settings

    BIOS 3.2.4 ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Enables or Disables System ability to Enable Hibernation Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep [Disabled] ACPI Sleep State State). This option [Suspend Disabled] may be not effective with some OS.
  • Page 53: Usb Configuration

    BIOS 3.2.5 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy USB Module Version support if no USB devices are connected.
  • Page 54 BIOS USB hardware delay and time-out Use this item to set the time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfers. USB Transfer time-out Options available are: 1 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec (default) Use this item to set USB mass storage device start unit command time-out.
  • Page 55: Super Io Configuration

    BIOS 3.2.6 Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (CONA) Super IO Chip F81768 ►...
  • Page 56 BIOS Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Setting Description Serial Port Enable (default) or Disable Serial Port (COM). Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. ► Options for Serial Port 1: Auto; IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 (default) ; IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; IO=2F8h;...
  • Page 57: Hardware Monitor

    BIOS 3.2.7 Hardware Monitor Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Pc Health Status CPU tempreture : +31 System temperature1 : +35 System temperature2 : +37 Fan1 Speed : 2742 RPM Fan2 Speed...
  • Page 58: S5 Rtc Wake Settings

    BIOS 3.2.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings Setting Description Enable or Disable (default) system wake on alarm event. ► Options available are: Disabled (default): Wake System Fixed Time: System will wake on the hr::min::sec from S5 specifiedc. DynamicTime: If selected, you need to set Wake up minute increase from 1 - 5.
  • Page 59: Csm Configuration

    BIOS 3.2.9 CSM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Compatibility Support Module Configuration Enable/Disable CSM Support. CSM Support [Enabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.79 Boot option filter [UEFI and Legacy] Option ROM execution →←: Select Screen [Do not launch] Network ↓↑: Select Item...
  • Page 60: Nvme Configuration

    BIOS 3.2.10 NVMe Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NVMe controller and Drive information No NVME Device Found →←: Select Screen ↓↑: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 61: Chipset

    BIOS 3.3 Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Chipset VT-d capability VT-d [Enabled] Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] System Agent Configuration ► Graphics Configuration ► PEG Port Configuration ►...
  • Page 62 BIOS See section 3.3.5 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration page USB Configuration See section 3.3.6 USB Configuration on page Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. ► Options available are: Disabled: HDA will be unconditionally disabled HD Audio Configuration Enabled (default) : HDA will be unconditionally Enabled Auto = HDA will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
  • Page 63: Graphics Configuration

    BIOS 3.3.1 Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Graphics turbo IMON Graphics Configuratino current values supported (14-31) IGFX VBIOS Version 1046 Graphics Turbo IMON Current Primary Display [Auto] Primary PEG [Auto] Internal Graphics [Auto] GTT Size [8MB]...
  • Page 64 BIOS Select the GTT Size. GTT Size Options: 4MB, 2MB and 8MB (default). ► Select the Apeture Size. Note that above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment is automatically enabled when selecting 2048MB aperture. To use this feature, Apeture Size please disable CSM support. ►...
  • Page 65: Peg Port Configuration

    BIOS 3.3.2 PEG Port Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Enable or Disable the PEG Port Configuration Root Port PEG 0:1:0 Not Present Enable Root Port [Auto] Max Link Speed [Auto] PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking [Disabled] →←: Select Screen ↓↑: Select Item...
  • Page 66: Memory Configuration

    BIOS 3.3.3 Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Information Memory RC Version 1.9.0.0 Memory Frequency 2133 Mhz Total Memory 16384 MB 1200 DIMM#0 Not Present DIMM#1 Not Present DIMM#2 Not Present DIMM#3 16384 MB Memory Timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) 15-36...
  • Page 67: Lcd Control

    BIOS 3.3.4 LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Select the Video Device LCD Control which will be activated during POST. This has no Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default] effect if external graphics present. Active LFP [eDP Port-A] Seconday boot display...
  • Page 68: Pci Express Configuration

    BIOS 3.3.5 PCI Express Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCI Express Root Port 1 PCI Express Configuration Settings. ► PCIe LAN ► PCIe x4 Slot ► PCIe M.2 Storage ► PCIe to PCI Bridge →←: Select Screen ↓↑: Select Item Enter: Select...
  • Page 69: Usb Configuration

    BIOS 3.3.6 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Precondition work on USB Configuration USB host controller and root ports for faster USB Preconditon [Disabled] enumeration. XHCI Disable Compliance Mode [FALSE] XDCI Support [Disabled] USB Port Disable Override [Disabled] →←: Select Screen...
  • Page 70: Security

    BIOS 3.4 Security The Security menu sets up the administrator password. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Main Advanced Chipset Save & Exit Security Set Administrator Password Description Password Minimum length Maximum length Administrator Password →←: Select Screen ↓↑: Select Item Enter: Select...
  • Page 71: Boot

    BIOS 3.5 Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Save & Exit Boot Select the keyboard Boot Configuration NumLock state Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State [On] Quiet Boot [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities →←: Select Screen ↓↑: Select Item Enter: Select...
  • Page 72: Save & Exit

    BIOS 3.6 Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Exit system setup Save Options after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes. Discard Changes and Exit Default Options Restore Defaults Lauch EFI Shell from filesystem device...
  • Page 73: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix - 65 -...
  • Page 74: Appendix A. Anti-Crash Technology For Bios Recovering

    Appendix Appendix A. Anti-Crash Technology for BIOS Recovering The motherboard supports Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) for automatical system BIOS recovering. This section describes the recovery and update process. Caution: DO NOT disconnect the AC power supply during the Auto Recovery and BIOS update process. A.1 Auto Recovery The motherboard comes with two BIOS ROMs mounted onto the board as shown below.
  • Page 75: Bios Update Using Act Utility

    Appendix • The LED turns off to indicate the process is finished and the motherboard will automatically boot to your system. If you cannot see the LED status, just wait for about 3 minutes for the motherboard to complete the recovery and then reboot to your system. BIOS / recovery status LED A.2 BIOS Update using ACT Utility When a new version of BIOS is available and you want to update the BIOS, you need to update the BIOS in the master ROM as well as the slave ROM...
  • Page 76 Appendix After running the program on command prompt, the utility performs these tasks: 1. Provides a specific protection to the BIOS. This ensures the BIOS will not become corrupted if power failure occurs while the BIOS update is in progress. 2. Update the BIOS in master ROM to the new version. [..] 89Q1.BAT BACKUP.EXE ERROR.LOG...
  • Page 77: How To Get Act Utility

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Main Set the Date. Use Tab BIOS Name HiCORE-i89Q1 to Switch between Date BIOS Version 0.23 elements. Build Date and Time 11/14/2016 16:05:38 Access Level...
  • Page 78: Appendix B. Watchdog Timer (Wdt) Setting

    Appendix Appendix B. Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industrial application to monitor CPU activities. The application software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT timeout, the functional normal system will reload the WDT. The WDT never time-out for a normal system.
  • Page 79: Appendix C. Digital I/O Setting

    Appendix Appendix C. Digital I/O Setting Digital I/O can read from or write to a line or an entire digital port, which is a collection of lines. This mechanism helps users achieve various applications such as industrial automation, customized circuit, and laboratory testing. Take the source code below that is written in C for the digital I/O application example.
  • Page 80 Appendix outportb(sioIndex,0x07); /* Select logic device – GPIO */ outportb(sioData, 0x06); outportb(sioIndex,0xC1); /* GPIO3 0~7 - Output Data */ outportb(sioData,iData); outportb(sioIndex,0xAA); /* Disable Super I/O */ int SioGPIOStatus() int iStatus; outportb(sioIndex,0x87); /* Enable Super I/O */ outportb(sioIndex,0x87); outportb(sioIndex,0x07); /* Select logic device – GPIO */ outportb(sioData, 0x06);...

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