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Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be repro- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital duced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Table of Contents USB Configuration ......................44 CSM Configuration ......................45 Network Stack Configuration..................46 Chapter 1 - Introduction........................ 6 USB Power Control ......................46 Specifications ......................... 6 Chipset ..........................47 Features ..........................8 Graphics Configuration ....................47 Block Diagram ........................9 PEG Port Configuration ....................48 PCH-IO Configuration ....................49 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ....................10 PCI Express Configuration ....................49...
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About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions This manual can be downloaded from the website. It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be based on editions that components without causing any signs of physical damage.
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Before Using the System Board About the Package When installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, components.
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Internal I/O Serial 5 x RS-232 (2.54mm pitch) (Up to 9 x RS-232, MOQ required) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Q470E: 4 x USB 2.0 (2.54mm pitch, Colay vertical Type A, opt.: MOQ required) H420E: 2 x USB 2.0 (2.54mm pitch, Colay vertical Type A, opt.: MOQ required) 1 x USB 2.0 Vertical Type A (Q470E default SKU) Audio...
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION X Features Watchdog Timer PCI Express The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set PCI Express is a high bandwidth I/O infrastructure that possesses the ability to scale speeds time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that by forming multiple lanes.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation X Board Layout Note: Some components are optional and only available upon request. JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) +12V Power Important: Battery Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X System Memory System Memory Installing the DIMM Module JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) +12V Power Before installing the memory module, please make sure that the following safety cautions are Battery well-attended.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION System Memory Installing the DIMM Module System Memory Removing the DIMM Module Please follow the steps below to install the memory card into the socket. Please follow the steps below to remove the memory card from the socket. Step 1: Press the eject tabs at both ends of the socket outward and downward to release them from Step 1:...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circula- tion across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Jumper Settings DIO Power CLEAR CMOS Data JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 JP4/2/3/1 USB 7/8 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) (USB 2.0) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 +12V Power USB 7/8 Battery (USB 2.0) +12V Power...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Jumper Settings COM1 RS232 Power Select JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) (COM 1) +12V Power Battery LGA 1200 HDMI power LAN1 USB 1/2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Standby Power LAN2...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Jumper Settings USB Power Control - JP25 JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) +12V Power Battery LGA 1200 HDMI power LAN1 USB 1/2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Standby 1-2 On: Power 5VDU (default)
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Rear I/O Ports USB 3.2 LAN 1 LAN 2 Gen 1 COM 1 DP++ Line-out Mic-in USB 2.0 HDMI USB 3.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Gen 1 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: •...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports Graphics Interfaces DP++ Port The DP++ port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to connect a LCD The display ports consist of the following: monitor or a digital TV that has the DP++ port. HDMI Port •...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports COM 1 JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) COM1 DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) +12V Power Battery LGA 1200 HDMI power LAN1 USB 1/2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Standby Power LAN2 USB 3/4 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors COM (Serial) ports Connecting External Serial Ports JP4/2/3/1 (top to bottom) SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to +12V Power Battery an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Cooling Fan Connectors Power Connector System Fan CPU Fan ATX 8-pin Power Connectors JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) +12V +12V Power Battery 12 24 +3.3V...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Front Panel JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) +12V Power Battery LGA 1200 Front Panel Connector HDMI power PWR-LED ATX-SW LAN1 USB 1/2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Standby Power LAN2...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Installing the M.2 Module Before installing the M.2 module into the M.2 socket, please make sure that the following safety cautions are well-attended. JP4/2/3/1 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) PCIe 1 (PCIe x16)
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Expansion Slots Internal I/O Connectors Battery Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket. JP4/2/3/1 SYS FAN1 CPU FAN1 (top to bottom) DDR4_3 DDR4_4 USB 7/8 (USB 2.0) +12V Power ...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Chapter 3 - BIOS Settings Legends X Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU Keys Function and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed Right / Left arrow Move the highlight left or right to select a menu...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS X Main X Advanced The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced RC ACPI Configuration CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced CPU Configuration When enabled, a VMM can RC ACPI Configuration Enable or disable System utilize the additional hard-...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced Power & Performance PCH-FW Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ME State [Enabled] When Disabled ME will be Power &...
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Advanced PCH-FW Configuration Advanced PCH-FW Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► Secure Erase Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced USB Provisioning of AMT...
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Advanced PCH-FW Configuration Advanced PCH-FW Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► OEM Flags Settings ► Firmware Update Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Me FW Image Re-Flash...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced TPM20 Device Found Enables or Disables BIOS Firmware Version 5.62 support for security de - Vendor: v i c e . O . S w i l l n o t s h o w Security Device.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced NCT6126D Super IO Configuration NCT6126D Super IO Configuration ► Serial Port Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced NCT6126D Super IO Configuration...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced NCT6126D HW Monitor ► Smart Fan Function Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable CPU SmartFan Smart Fan Function CPU Smart Fan Control <Enable> Boundary 1 [30] Boundary 2 [40] Boundary 3 [50] Boundary 4...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced NCT5114D Super IO Configuration ► Serial Port Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced NCT5114D Super IO Configuration WatchDog Timer Unit Se- Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial lection...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced Serial Port Console Redirection Serial Port Console Redirection ► Console Redirection Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Console Redirection En - Enable CPU SmartFan COM1...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Advanced USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables Legacy USB sup- USB Configuration port. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB Legacy USB Support [Enabled] d e v i c e s a r e c o n n e c t e d .
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced Network Stack Configuration USB Power Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Enable/Disable UEFI Net- Switch USB Power between Network Stack [Enabled]...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS X Security Security Secure Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Security Password Description S e t A d m i n i s t r a t o r P a s s -...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS BIOS SETTINGS X Boot X Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2021 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset...
BIOS with the flash utility. For updating AMI BIOS in UEFI mode, you may refer to the how-to video at https://www.dfi.com/Knowledge/Video/5. X Notice: BIOS SPI ROM •...
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 RAID SETTINGS RAID SETTINGS Chapter 4 - RAID X Setup Procedure The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10. (Q470E) To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required. 1.
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4 RAID SETTINGS RAID SETTINGS Setup Procedure Setup Procedure Step 3: Create RAID 0/RAID 1/ SPAN 4. "*" shown on bottom indicates the progress. 1. Select the desired mode and press <Enter>. 2. Press <Y> to confirm the process. 5.
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4 RAID SETTINGS RAID SETTINGS Other RAID modes follow the same procedure as well. User's Manual | CMS330...