Intel qm77 with intel core i7/ i5/ i3 pentium/celeron mobile cpu mini-itx motherboard (86 pages)
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HPM-246 Intel® LGA1151 Socket Supports 8th/9th Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 / Pentium® /Celeron® / Xeon® E Process User’s Manual Ed –17 August 2021 DMR Number: T55752-00 Part No: E2047IG4602R Rev: 3...
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HPM-246 User’s Manual FCC Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS "A"...
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User’s Manual these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration purposes only. We make no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
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HPM-246 User’s Manual Product Warranty We warrant to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation.
HPM-246 User’s Manual Getting Started 1.1 Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 1.4 Manual Objectives We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up HPM-246 or change the standard configurations.
User’s Manual 1.5 System Specifications System Intel® LGA1151 Socket Supports 8th/9th Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 / Pentium® /Celeron® / Xeon® E Process BIOS AMI uEFI BIOS, 256Mbit SPI Flash ROM System Chipset Intel® C246 I/O Chip Nuvoton NCT6106D 4 x 288-pin DDR4 2666MHz DIMM supports up to 128GB (ECC memory supported System Memory by CPU) Watchdog Timer...
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HPM-246 User’s Manual 2 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.0mm RS232 Box Header Onboard buzzer 1 x 2 x 12 pin, pitch 4.2mm ATX power connector 1 x 2 x 4 pin, pitch 4.2mm ATX 12V power connector 1 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for front Audio Display Graphic Chipset Intel®...
User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of HPM-246. HPM-246 User’s Manual 13...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 2.2 Jumper and Connector List You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
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User’s Manual JCOM2 Serial Port 2 connector 5 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00mm Rear General purpose I/O connector JSGPIO1 3 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00mm (Reserved) PCIEX1 PCIEx16 connector PCIEX2 PCIEx8 connector PCIEX3 PCIEx1 connector PCIEX4 PCIEx4 connector PCI1 PCI connector Rear System Error LED Display Port connector 1 DP2/3...
User’s Manual 2.3.23 For EEPROM write data (JP1) Signal +3.3VSB BMC_SCL13_R BMC_SDA13_R 24C02_WP 2.3.24 For VCORE PWM FW write data (JP2) Signal PIN PIN Signal VCCCORE_Npmalert VCCCORE_PMSDA VCCCORE_PMSCL +3.3V HPM-246 User’s Manual 29...
User’s Manual 2.3.27 For BMC debug message read (JBMC_UART5) Signal UART5_TX UART5_RX 2.3.28 CASE OPEN connector (JCASE_OPEN1) Signal FP_CHASSIS_INTRUSION HPM-246 User’s Manual 31...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 2.3.29 Audio connector (JAUDIO1) Signal PIN PIN Signal MIC1-L-IN MIC1-R-IN ACZ_DET# FRONT-R-OUT MIC1-JD SENSEA FRONT-L-OUT FRONT-JD 2.3.29.1 Signal Description – Audio connector (JAUDIO1) Signal Signal Description FRONT-JD AUDIO Out(ROUT/LOUT) sense pin MIC1-JD MIC IN (MIC_RIN/LIN) sense pin 32 HPM-246 User’s Manual...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.1 Introduction The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. In this following chapter will describe how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed. 3.2 Starting Setup AMI BIOS™...
User’s Manual 3.3 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.4 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc> or the <Enter> key again. 3.5 In Case of Problems If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer no longer is able to boot, the AMI BIOS supports an override to the NVRAM settings which...
User’s Manual 3.6 BIOS setup Once you enter the Aptio Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu. 3.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.1.1 System Language This option allows choosing the system default language. 3.6.1.2 System Date Use the system date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. 3.6.1.3 System Time Use the system time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.
User’s Manual 3.6.2.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU. Item Options Description When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Enabled[Default] Technology.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.2.1.1 CPU – Power Management Control Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Allows more than two frequency ranges to be Intel® SpeedStep™ Disabled supported. Eanble/Disable Intel® Speed Shift Technology Intel® Speed Shift Enabled[Default], support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface Technology Disabled to allow for hardware controlled P-states.
User’s Manual Item Options Description Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. Disable, Security Device Support O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol Enable[Default] and INT1A interface will not be available. 3.6.2.4 AST2500 Super IO Configuration You can use this item to set up or change the AST2500 Super IO configuration for serial ports.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.2.4.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 3.6.2.4.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 44 HPM-246 User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 3.6.2.4.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration (Serial Over LAN (SOL)) Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 3.6.2.5 S5 RTC Wake Settings HPM-246 User’s Manual 45...
HPM-246 User’s Manual Item Options Description Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. Select Disabled[Default], Fixed Time, system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified. Wake system from S5 Fixed Time Select Dynamic Time, System will wake on the current time Dynamic Time + Increase minute(s).
HPM-246 User’s Manual ‘start’ signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for Disabled Enabled[Default] Support ANSI/VT100 terminals. Disabled[Default] With this mode enabled only text will be sent. Recorder Mode Enabled This is to capture Terminal data.
User’s Manual 57600 other side. Long or noisy lines may 115200[Default] require lower speeds. Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a ‘stop’ None[Default] signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Flow Control Hardware RTS/CTS Once the buffers are empty, a ‘start’...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.3.1.3 DMI/OPI Configuration 3.6.3.1.4 PEG Port Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Enable Root Port Enabled Enable or Disable the Root Port. Auto[Default] Auto[Default] Max Link Speed Configure PEG 0:1:0 Max Speed. Gen1 54 HPM-246 User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Gen2 Gen3 Auto[Default] Force X1 Max Link Width Force X2 Force PEG link to retrain to X1/2/4/8. Force X4 Force X8 Disabled Auto[Default] Control ASPM support for the PEG 0. This has ASPM ASPM L0s no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. ASPM L1 ASPM L0sL1 Auto[Default]...
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User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.1.1 PCI Express Slot 2 (PCI-E Port 13~16) Item Option Description PCI Express Slot 2 (PCI-E Port Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. 13~16) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM 12 configure DISABLE –...
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HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.1.2 PCI Express Slot 3 (PCI-E Port 21~24) Item Option Description PCI Express Slot 3 (PCI-E Port Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. 21~24) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM 20 configure DISABLE –...
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User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.1.3 PCI Express Slot 4 (PCI-E Port 12) Item Option Description PCI Express Slot 4 (PCI-E Port Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM 11 configure DISABLE –...
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HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.1.4 PCIE to PCI (PCI-E Port 3) Item Option Description Enabled[Default], PCIE to PCI(PCI-E Port 3) Control the PCI Express Root Port. Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM 2 configure DISABLE –...
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User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.1.5 BMC VGA (PCI-E Port 4) Item Option Description Enabled, BMC VGA (PCI-E Port 4) Control the PCI Express Root Port. Disabled[Default] 3.6.3.2.1.6 Intel I210 LAN Chip 1 (PCI-E Port 5) HPM-246 User’s Manual 61...
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HPM-246 User’s Manual Item Option Description Intel I210 LAN Chip 1 (PCI-E Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. Port 5) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM 4 configure DISABLE –...
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User’s Manual Auto Disabled, L1 Substates L1.1 PCI Express L1 Substates settings. L1.1 & L1.2[Default] Auto[Default] Gen1 PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed. Gen2 Gen3 The number of milliseconds reference code will wait for link to exit Detect state for Detect Timeout enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port.
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HPM-246 User’s Manual Gen3 The number of milliseconds reference code will wait for link to exit Detect state for Detect Timeout enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port. 3.6.3.2.1.9 Intel I210 LAN Chip 4 (PCI-E Port 8) Item Option Description...
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User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.1.10 Intel I210 LAN Chip 5 (PCI-E Port 9) Item Option Description Intel I210 LAN Chip 5 (PCI-E Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. Port 9) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO –...
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HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.1.11 Intel I210 LAN Chip 6 (PCI-E Port 10) Item Option Description Intel I210 LAN Chip 6 (PCI-E Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. Port 10) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO –...
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User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.1.12 Intel I210 LAN Chip 7 (PCI-E Port 11) Item Option Description Intel I210 LAN Chip 7(PCI-E Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. Port 11) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM 10 configure DISABLE –...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.2 SATA And RST Configuration Item Options Description Enabled[Default] SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable SATA Device. Disabled, AHCI[Default], SATA Mode Selection Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. RAID Enabled SATA Test Mode Test Mode Enable/Disable (Loop Back). Disabled[Default] Enabled[Default] SATA Port Enable or Disable SATA Port.
User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.3 HD Audio Configuration Item Option Description Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disable = HDA Disabled HD Audio will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be Enabled[Default] unconditionally enabled. 3.6.3.3 Board Configuration HPM-246 User’s Manual 69...
HPM-246 User’s Manual Item Option Description Disabled Wake Up by Ring Wake Up by Ring from S3/S4/S5. Enabled[Default] Disabled Enable/Disabled USB Standby Power USB Standby Power Enabled[Default] during S3/S4/S5. 3.6.4 Server Mgmt Item Options Description Enabled[Default] BMC Support Enable/Disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Disabled Wait For BMC response for specified time out.
User’s Manual the OS Boot Watchdog Timer policy. Do Not PowerUp Configure how the system should respond if AC Power Last Power State Power Control Policy is lost, Reset not required as selected Power policy will Power Restore Unspecified[Default] be set in BMC when policy is saved. 3.6.4.1 System Event Log Item...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.4.2 Bmc self test log Item Option Description Yes, On every reset[Default] Erase Log Erase Log Options. Clear Log[Default] When log is full Select the action to be taken when log is full. Do not log any more 3.6.4.3 FRU Information 72 HPM-246 User’s Manual...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.4.5.2 BMC Delete User Details Item Description User Name Enter BMC User Name. 3.6.4.5.3 BMC Change User Settings Item Description User Name Enter BMC User Name. 76 HPM-246 User’s Manual...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.4.1 Secure Boot Item Option Description Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enable, Disabled[Default] Secure Boot Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is in User Enabled mode. The mode change requires platform reset. Secure Boot mode selector: Standard/Custom.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.5 Boot Item Option Description Number of seconds to wait for setup activation Setup Prompt Timeout 1~ 65535 key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. On[Default] Bootup NumLock State Select the keyboard NumLock state Disabled[Default] Quiet Boot Enables or disables Quiet Boot option Enabled Boot Option #1/#2 Set the system boot order.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller. 3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting.
User’s Manual 4. Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. HPM-246 User’s Manual 87...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 4.1 Install Chipset Driver Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. If the warning message appears while the installation process, click Continue to go on. Step 3. Click Install. Step1.
User’s Manual 4.2 Install Aspeed Graphics Driver Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. If the warning message appears while the installation process, click Continue to go on. Step 3. Click Finish to complete setup. Step1.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 4.3 Install VGA Driver Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. Step 3. Click Next. Step 4. Click Next. Step 1. Click Next to continue installation. Step 5. Click Finish to complete setup. Step 2.
User’s Manual 4.4 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC892) Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. Step 1. Click Next to continue setup. Step 2. Click Finish to complete the setup. HPM-246 User’s Manual 91...
HPM-246 User’s Manual 4.5 Install Ethernet Driver Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. Step 3. Click Next. Step 1. Click Install Drivers and Software to continue installation. Step 4. Click Next. Step 2.
HPM-246 User’s Manual 4.6 Install IRST Driver Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. Step 3. Click Next. Step 1. Click Next to continue installation. Step 4. Click Next. Step 2. Click Next. Step 5.
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