Intel 12/13/14th gen core i9/i7/i5/i3 processor atx motherboard with intel h610 chipset (84 pages)
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EAX-Q87R ® Generation Core™ Intel LGA1150 Socket Supports 4 ® ® Refresh i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium and Celeron Processors ATX ® Motherboard With Intel Q87 Express Chipset User’s Manual Ed – 23 January 2015 Part No: E2047A87R00R...
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Disclaimer Avalue Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance. Avalue Technology assumes no responsibility or liability for the...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF Avalue Technology Inc. As used herein: 1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for...
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(such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service. 5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer. 4 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
1.2 Packing List Before you begin installing the single board, make sure that the following materials are included in the package: 1 x EAX-Q87R ATX Main board 1 x DVD-ROM contains OS drivers/User’s Manual ...
We strongly recommend that you read this manual carefully before attempting to install the EAX-Q87R series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual, it is recommend to contact your supplier for guidance for any queries and concern.
Intel I217LM Gigabit Ethernet controller (PHY) Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet controller LAN2 Back I/O Port 1 x PS2 KB/ 1 x PS2 MS 1 x VGA Back Panel 1 x DVI-D 1 x Display port 5 x COM Port (RS-232) EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 9...
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Mechanical & Environmental Power Type AT/ ATX Operating Temperature 0~60°C (32~140°F) Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing 12'' x 9.6'' (304.8mm x 243.84mm) Size (L x W) Weight 1.32lbs (0.6Kg) Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 10 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 1.5 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EAX-Q87R. EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 11...
• DirectX® 11.1 & Open GL 4.0 let you enjoy awesome graphics performance, stunning 3D visual effect and dynamic interactivity • Memory support, integrated low voltage DDR3 memory controller • Operating system support: - Microsoft 12 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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Hardware decode of most common HD codecs (MPEG-2, H.264/AVC MPEG-4 and VC-1) Supports ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology2 • Intel Quick Sync Video - Enables faster and higher quality video editing, recording and sharing • I/O - PCI Express® x 16 Gen 3 8GT/s EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 13...
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 14 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 15...
Clear CMOS Jumper JPSON1 ATX/AT Mode Selection JCOMPWR1 COM2 Ring-In/ +12V/ +5V Select Connectors Label Function Note VGA1 VGA Video Port Gigabit LAN LAN1~2 (RJ-45) Connector Line-in port (Light blue) AUDIO1 Line-out port (Lime) Microphone port (Pink) EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 17...
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DVID Video port The on-screen message alerting you about headphones being connected to the computer. The Realtek audio software features an automatic jack sensing option to let you know when something has been inserted into an audio port. 18 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 19...
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 20 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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(A) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 21...
Motherboard hole Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 22 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. 2.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 23...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 24 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 240-pin DDR2 DIMM. DDR3 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 240-Pin DDR3 DIMM sockets EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 25...
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 26 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM socket. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 27...
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 28 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 2.6.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 29...
The following figure shows a RAID card installed on the PCI Express x 4 slot. 2.6.5 PCI slot This motherboard supports one PCI slot that complies with the PCI specifications. The following figure shows a audio card installed on the PCI slot. 30 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. 40 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 41...
To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu. 42 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Date The date format is <Date>,<Month>,<Day>,<Year>. System Time The time format is <Hour>,<Minute>,<Second>. EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 43...
The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 44 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. PCI Bus Driver Version Displays the information of PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] ~[248 PCI Bus Clocks] EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 45...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep S5 Support [Disable] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure(G3 state). Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] 46 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 3.4.2.2.1 WatchDog Configuration WatchDog Count Mode [Second(s) Mode] Configuration options: [Second(s) Mode] [Minute(s) Mode] WatchDog TimeOut Value [0] Timer will start to count from end of POST. 00 – Timeout Disabled. EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 47...
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Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] It depends on each CPU type. Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When enable, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 48 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Disabled] Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 49...
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3.4.2.4 SATA Configuration Serial-ATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enabled/Disabled Serial-ATA Controller 0 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode [IDE] Support IDE, AHCI or RAID mode Configuration options: [IDE][AHCI][RAID] SATA Controller Speed [Default] Choose SATA controller speed 50 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 3.4.2.5 PCH-FW Configuration Firmware Update Configuration Me FW Image Re-Flash [Disabled] Enable/Disable Me FW Image Re-Flash function Configuration options: [Disabled][Enabled] EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 51...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 3.4.2.6 AMT Configuration Intel AMT [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Un-Configure ME [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 52 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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Display how many devices are connected. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled][Auto] EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 53...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 3.4.2.8 Super IO Configuration System Super IO Chip Parameters. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip [NCT6776F] 54 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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Use this item to enable or disable the onboard parallel port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Use this item to select an optional setting for Super IO device. Configuration Options : [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=7] [IO=378h; IRQ=6,7,9,11,12] [IO=278h; IRQ=6,7,9,11,12] EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 61...
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Use this item to change the Printer Port mode. Configuration Options : [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP Mode and EPP-1.9 Mode] [ECP Mode and EPP-1.7 Mode] 62 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 3.4.2.9 Hardware Monitor PC Health Status Display system health status EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 63...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 3.4.2.9.1 Smart Fan Smart Fan Function [Enable] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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Configuration options: [Manual Mode] [Thermal Cruise Mode] CPU Fan Mode [Manual Mode] Select CPU Fan mode Configuration options: [Manual Mode] [Thermal Cruise Mode] CHA Fan Mode [Manual Mode] Select CHA Fan mode Configuration options: [Manual Mode] [Thermal Cruise Mode] EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 65...
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3.4.2.10 Option ROM Policy Launch Storage OpROM policy Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only][Legacy only] Other PCI Device ROM priority Configuration options: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM] 66 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 3.4.3.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Set VT-d Enable or Disable Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 75...
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Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [32M]~[512M] DVMT Total Gfx Mem [256M] Select DVMT 5.0 total graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [128M][256M][MAX] 76 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary booty display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display. Configuration options: [VBIOS Default][CRT] [Display Port] [DVI-D] EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 77...
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Configuration options: [Auto][Enable][Disable] Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disable] Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM [Disable] PEG1- ASPM [Disabled] Control ASPM support for the PEG Device. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently 78 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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EAX-Q87R User’s Manual active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 3.4.3.2.3 Memory Information Memory Information Display Memory Information EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 79...
EAX-Q87R User’s Manual FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the all bootable device. 3.4.5 Security Administrator Password Set setup Administrator Password User Password Set User Password EAX-Q87R User’s Manual 81...
Exit system setup without saving the changes. Save changes and Reset Reset system after saving the changes. Discard changes and Reset Reset system without saving the changes. Restore Defaults Restore/Load default values for all the setup option. 82 EAX-Q87R User’s Manual...
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