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IEI Technology IMBA-Q470 User Manual

Atx motherboard supports lga1200 intel 10th/11th generation core i9/i7/i5/i3, celeron and pentium processor, ddr4, triple independent displays, dual 2.5gbe lan, m.2, usb 3.2, sata 6gb/s, hd audio and rohs
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IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard
MODEL:
IMBA-Q470
ATX motherboard supports LGA1200 Intel® 10th/11th
Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Celeron® and Pentium®
processor, DDR4, triple independent displays, dual 2.5GbE
LAN, M.2, USB 3.2, SATA 6Gb/s, HD Audio and RoHS
User Manual
Page 1
Rev. 1.00 – March 30, 2022

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  • Page 1 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard MODEL: IMBA-Q470 ATX motherboard supports LGA1200 Intel® 10th/11th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Celeron® and Pentium® processor, DDR4, triple independent displays, dual 2.5GbE LAN, M.2, USB 3.2, SATA 6Gb/s, HD Audio and RoHS User Manual Page 1 Rev. 1.00 – March 30, 2022...
  • Page 2 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Revision Date Version Changes March 30, 2022 1.00 Initial release Page 2...
  • Page 3 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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

    PTIONAL TEMS 3 CONNECTORS ......................26 3.1 P ..............27 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 IMBA-Q470 Layout ..................27 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............28 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors ............... 29 3.2 I ..............30 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 CPU 12V Power Connector ................30 3.2.2 PCIe Power Connector ..................
  • Page 6 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.10 Debug Connector ................... 40 3.2.11 Clear CMOS Jumper ..................42 3.2.12 Clear ME Jumper ................... 43 3.2.13 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper ..........44 3.2.14 Fan Connector (CPU) ..................45 3.2.15 Fan Connectors (System) ................47 3.2.16 Front Panel Audio Connector ................
  • Page 7 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 4 INSTALLATION ......................83 4.1 A ..................84 STATIC RECAUTIONS 4.2 I ................84 NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS 4.3 S LGA1200 CPU I ..............86 OCKET NSTALLATION 4.4 S LGA1200 C ............. 89 OCKET OOLING NSTALLATION 4.5 DIMM I ....................
  • Page 8 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1-1: IMBA-Q470 .........................13 Figure 1-2: Connectors ........................15 Figure 1-3: IMBA-Q470 Dimensions (mm) ..................16 Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram ....................17 Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................27 Figure 3-2: ATX CPU 12V Power Connector Location ..............31 Figure 3-3: PCIe Power Connector Location ................32...
  • Page 9 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-28: DDR4 DIMM Sockets Location ................63 Figure 3-29: SATA 6Gb/s Connector Locations ................64 Figure 3-30: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location ..............66 Figure 3-31: RS-232/422/485 Connector Location ..............67 Figure 3-32: Flash SPI ROM Connector Location ..............68 Figure 3-33: Flash EC ROM Connector Location ..............69 Figure 3-34: Internal USB 2.0 Connector Locations ..............70...
  • Page 10 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard List of Tables Table 1-1: IMBA-Q470 Specifications ..................20 Table 2-1: Packing List .........................23 Table 2-2: Optional Items ......................25 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................29 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................30 Table 3-3: ATX CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts ..............31 Table 3-4: PCIe Power Connector Pinouts .................32...
  • Page 11 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Table 3-29: DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Pinouts ..................67 Table 3-30: Flash SPI ROM Connector Pinouts .................68 Table 3-31: Flash EC ROM Connector Pinouts ................69 Table 3-32: Internal USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts ...............70 Table 3-33: Internal USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts ...............71 Table 3-34: Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector Pinouts ............73...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Chapter Introduction Page 12...

  • Page 13: Ntroduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: IMBA-Q470 The IMBA-Q470 is an ATX motherboard. It accepts a Socket LGA1200 Intel® 10/11th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor and supports four 288-pin 2933MHz dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM DIMM modules up to 128 GB. The integrated Intel®...

  • Page 14: Features

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 1.2 Features Some of the IMBA-Q470 motherboard features are listed below: ▪ ATX form factor ▪ generation LGA1200 Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor supported ▪ Intel® Q470/Q470E chipset ▪ Four 288-pin 2933MHz dual-channel DDR4 DIMMs support up to 128 GB Intel®...

  • Page 15: Connectors

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the are shown in the figure below. IMBA-Q470 Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 15...

  • Page 16: Dimensions

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 1.4 Dimensions The main dimensions of the IMBA-Q470 are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: IMBA-Q470 Dimensions (mm) Page 16...

  • Page 17: Data Flow

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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 17...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 1.6 Technical Specifications The IMBA-Q470 technical specifications are listed below. 7 47H Specification/Model IMBA-Q470 Form Factor generation LGA1200 Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, CPU Supported Pentium® or Celeron® CPU Intel® Q470/Q470E Chipset Four 288-pin 2933 MHz dual-channel unbuffered DDR4 Memory SDRAM DIMMs supported (system max.
  • Page 19 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard I/O Interface Connectors Line-in, line-out and mic-in audio jacks on rear panel Audio Connectors One internal front panel audio connector (10-pin header) One 2-pin header Chassis Intrusion 8-bit digital I/O Digital I/O Two RJ-45 GbE ports Ethernet...

  • Page 20: Table 1-1: Imba-Q470 Specifications

    (Intel® Core™ i9-10900E CPU with four 32 GB 3200 MHz Consumption DDR4 memory) Operating 0ºC ~ 60ºC Temperature Storage -30ºC ~ 70ºC Temperature 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) Operating Humidity Physical Specifications 244 mm x 305 mm Dimensions Weight (GW/NW) 1200 g/700 g Table 1-1: IMBA-Q470 Specifications Page 20...

  • Page 21: Packing List

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Chapter Packing List Page 21...

  • Page 22: 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 IMBA-Q470 is unpacked, please do the following: ▪ Follow the anti-static guidelines above.

  • Page 23: 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 IMBA-Q470 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.

  • Page 24: Optional Items

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image Dual-port USB cable with bracket (P/N: 19800-003100-100-RS) USB 3.2 cable with bracket, 457 mm (P/N: 19800-010500-200-RS) SATA power cable (P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS) RS-232 cable,230mm，P=2.54...

  • Page 25: Table 2-2: Optional Items

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Item and Part Number Image High-performance LGA1155/LGA1156 cooler kit (95W) (P/N: CF-115XE-R10) Table 2-2: Optional Items Page 25...

  • Page 26: Connectors

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Chapter Connectors Page 26...

  • Page 27: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the peripheral interface connectors.· 3.1.1 IMBA-Q470 Layout The figures below show all the peripheral interface connectors. Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors Page 27...

  • Page 28: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label 8-pin Molex power ATX CPU 12V power connector CPU12V1 connector PCIe power connector 4-pin connector ATXPWR1 ATX power connector 24-pin connector...

  • Page 29: External Interface Panel Connectors

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Connector Type Label M.2 2280 slot M-key slot M2_M1 PCI slots PCI slot PCI1, PCI2,PCI3 PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2, PCIe x4 slots PCIe x4 slot PCIEX4_3 PCIe x16 slots PCIe x16lot PCIEX16_1 Onboard power button Push button PWR_SW1 CHA_DIMM0,...

  • Page 30: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    3.2 Gen 2 Type A dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the IMBA-Q470. 3.2.1 CPU 12V Power Connector CN Label: CPU12V1 CN Type: 8-pin Molex power connector, p=4.2mm...

  • Page 31: Pcie Power Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-2: ATX CPU 12V Power Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +12V +12V +12V +12V Table 3-3: ATX CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.2 PCIe Power Connector CN Label: ATXPWR1 CN Type: 4-pin connector, p=5.08 mm...

  • Page 32: Atx Power Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-3: PCIe Power Connector Location Description +12V Table 3-4: PCIe Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.3 ATX Power Connector CN Label: ATX1 CN Type: 24-pin connector, p=4.2 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 The ATX power connector connects to an ATX power supply.

  • Page 33: Figure 3-4: Atx Power Connector Location

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-4: ATX Power Connector Location Description Description +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PS_ON Power good 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Table 3-5: ATX Power Connector Pinouts Page 33...

  • Page 34: Battery Connector

    Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. NOTE: It is recommended to attach the RTC battery onto the system chassis in which the IMBA-Q470 is installed. CN Label: BAT1 CN Type: 2-pin header...

  • Page 35: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-5: Battery Connector Location 3.2.5 Chassis Intrusion Connector CN Label: CHASSIS1 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: Figure 3-6 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: Figure 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location Description +3.3VSB CHASSIS_OPEN Table 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts Page 36...

  • Page 37: At/Atx Power Mode Setting

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.6 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting CN Label: J_ATX_AT1 CN Type: 3-pin switch CN Location: Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The AT/ATX power mode selection is made through the AT/ATX power mode switch which is shown in Figure3-6.

  • Page 38: Digital I/O Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.7 Digital I/O Connector CN Label: DIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The Digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices. Figure 3-8: Digital I/O Connector Location...

  • Page 39: Ec Uart Debug Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.8 EC UART Debug Connector CN Label: EC_UART1 CN Type: 4-pin header CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 The EC UART debug connector is used for EC debug (with UART protocol). Figure 3-9: EC UART Debug Connector Location...

  • Page 40: Ec Debug Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.9 EC debug Connector CN Label: DEBUG_SPI1 CN Type: 5-pin header, p=2 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The DEBUG_SPI1 connector is used for EC debug (with SPI protocol). Figure 3-10: EC Debug Connector Location...

  • Page 41: Figure 3-11: Debug Connector Location

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 The DBG_PORT1 is used for monitoring the motherboard startup process with debug card . Figure 3-11: Debug Connector Location Description Description SMCLK1_EC SMDAT1_EC PLTRST_N Table 3-11: Debug Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 42: Clear Cmos Jumper

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.11 Clear CMOS Jumper CN Label: ME_RTC2 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, P=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 The ME_RTC2 is used for reset PCH registers in the RTC WELL to their default value.

  • Page 43: Clear Me Jumper

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.12 Clear ME Jumper CN Label: ME_RTC1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13 The ME_RTC1 is used to reset protions of the Intel Converged Security and Management Engine.

  • Page 44: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.13 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper CN Label: J_FLASH1 CN Type: 3-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 The J_FLASH1 connector is used for Flash escriptor security override jumper .

  • Page 45: Fan Connector (Cpu)

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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 46: Figure 3-15: Cpu Fan Connector Location

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-15: CPU Fan Connector Location Description Description FANIO +12V Table 3-15: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts Page 46...

  • Page 47: Fan Connectors (System)

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.15 Fan Connectors (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2 CN Type: 3-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-16 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 and Table 3-17 Each fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan. The SYS_FAN1 provides smart fan function.

  • Page 48: Table 3-16: System Fan (Sys_Fan1) Connector Pinouts

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description FANIO Table 3-16: System Fan (SYS_FAN1) Connector Pinouts Description +12V Table 3-17: System Fan (SYS_FAN2) Connector Pinouts Page 48...

  • Page 49: Front Panel Audio Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.16 Front Panel Audio Connector CN Label: AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 This connector connects to speakers, a microphone and an audio input. Figure 3-17: AUDIO1 Location...

  • Page 50: Front Panel Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.17 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 CN Type: 14-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-18 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19 The front panel connector connects to the indicator LEDs and buttons on the computer's front panel.

  • Page 51: I 2 C Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Function Description Description PWR_LED+ BEEP_PWR PWR LED SPKR PWR_LED- PWR_BTN+ PC_BEEP PWR BTN PWR_BTN- HDD_LED+ RESET+ HDD LED RESET HDD_LED- RESET- Table 3-19: Front Panel Connector Pinouts 3.2.18 I C Connector CN Label: I2C1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm...

  • Page 52: Smbus Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description Description I2C_CLK I2C_DAT Table 3-20: I² C Connector Pinouts 3.2.19 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 53: Lan Link Led Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description SMB_DATA SMB_CLK Table 3-21: SMBus Connector Pinouts 3.2.20 LAN Link LED connector CN Label: LED_LAN1, LED_LAN2 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: Figure 3-21 CN Pinouts: Table 3-22 and Table 3-23 788H The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to the LAN LED indicators on the chassis to indicate users the link activities of the two LAN ports.

  • Page 54: 2230 Slot

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description +3.3V LAN1_LED_LINK#_ACT Table 3-22: LAN1 LED Connector (LED_LAN1) Pinouts Description +3.3V LAN2_LED_LINK#_ACT Table 3-23: LAN2 LED Connector (LED_LAN2) Pinouts 3.2.21 M.2 2230 Slot CN Label: M2_A1 CN Type: A-key slot CN Location: See Figure 3-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-24 The M.2 2230 slot is keyed in the A position.

  • Page 55: Figure 3-22: M.2 2230 Slot Location

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-22: M.2 2230 Slot Location Description Description +3.3V USB2_DP +3.3V USB2_DN Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Page 55...

  • Page 56: 2280 Slot

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description Description PETP0 PETN0 PERP0 PERN0 PCIE_CLK+ PCIE_CLK- PLT_RST CLKREQ0# Pull up PCIE_WAKE W_DIS I2C_DAT I2C_CLK +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Table 3-24: M.2 2230 Connector Pinouts 3.2.22 M.2 2280 Slot CN Label: M2_M1 CN Type: M-key slot CN Location:...

  • Page 57: Figure 3-23: M.2 2280 Slot Location

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-23: M.2 2280 Slot Location Description Description +3.3V +3.3V PERN0 PERP0 DAS/DSS# PETN0 +3.3V PETP0 +3.3V +3.3V PERN1 +3.3V PERP1 PETN1 PETP1 Page 57...

  • Page 58: Table 3-25: M.2 2280 Connector Pinouts

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description Description PERN2 PERP2 PETN2 PETP2 DEVSLP PERN3 PERP3 PETN3 PETP3 PERST# CLKREQ PCIECLKN PEWAKE PCIECLKP Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key Module Key PEDET +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Table 3-25: M.2 2280 Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 59: Pci Slots

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.23 PCI Slots CN Label: PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 CN Type: PCI Slot CN Location: See Figure 3-24 The PCI slot enables a PCI expansion module to be connected to the board. Figure 3-24: PCI Slot Locations 3.2.24 PCIe x4 Slots...

  • Page 60: Figure 3-25: Pcie X4 Slot Locations

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-25: PCIe x4 Slot Locations Page 60...

  • Page 61: Pcie X16 Slots

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.25 PCIe x16 slots CN Label: PCIEX16_1 CN Type: PCIe x16 slot CN Location: See Figure 3-26 The PCIe x8 expansion card slots are for PCIe x8 expansion cards. Figure 3-26: PCIe x8 Slot Locations 3.2.26 Onboard Power Button...

  • Page 62: Figure 3-27: Power Button Location

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-27: Power Button Location Page 62...

  • Page 63: Ddr4 Dimm Sockets

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.27 DDR4 DIMM sockets CN Label: CHA_DIMM0, CHA_DIMM1, CHB_DIMM0, CHB_DIMM1 CN Type: 288-pin socket CN Location: See Figure 3-28 The DIMM slots are for DDR4 DIMM memory modules Figure 3-28: DDR4 DIMM Sockets Location Page 63...

  • Page 64: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.28 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4 CN Type: 7-pin SATA connector CN Location: See Figure 3-29 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26 The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives and support up to 6Gb/s data transfer rate.

  • Page 65: Serial Port, Rs-232

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description SATA_TX+ SATA_TX- SATA_RX- SATA RX+ Table 3-26: SATA 6Gb/s Connector Pinouts 3.2.29 Serial Port, RS-232 CN Label: COM3, COM4 CN Type: 10-pin box header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-30 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-27 Each of these connectors provides RS-232 connections.

  • Page 66: Serial Port , Rs-232/422/485

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-30: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location Description Description Table 3-27: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts 3.2.30 Serial Port , RS-232/422/485 CN Label: COM5 CN Type: 10-pin box header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-31 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-28 and Table 3-29 Each of these connectors provides RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communications.

  • Page 67: Figure 3-31: Rs-232/422/485 Connector Location

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-31: RS-232/422/485 Connector Location Description Description Table 3-28: RS-232/422/485 Connector Pinouts Use the optional RS-232/422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts of the DB-9 connector are listed below. RS-232 Pinouts RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts...

  • Page 68: Flash Spi Rom Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.31 Flash SPI ROM Connector CN Label: JSPI1 CN Type: 6pin header, p=1.25 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-32 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-30 The Flash SPI ROM connector is used to flash the SPI ROM. Figure 3-32: Flash SPI ROM Connector Location...

  • Page 69: Flash Ec Rom Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.32 Flash EC ROM Connector CN Label: JEC1 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=1.27 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-33 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-31 The Flash EC ROM connector is used to flash the EC ROM. Figure 3-33: Flash EC ROM Connector Location...

  • Page 70: Internal Usb 2.0 Connectors

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.33 Internal USB 2.0 Connectors CN Label: JUSB4, JUSB5 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-34 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-32 The Internal USB 2.0 connectors connect to USB 2.0 devices. Each pin header provides two USB 2.0 ports.

  • Page 71: Internal Usb 2.0 Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.34 Internal USB 2.0 Connector CN Label: JUSB6 CN Type: 4pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-35 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-33 The Internal USB 2.0 connector connects to USB 2.0 devices. Figure 3-35: Internal USB 2.0 Connector Locations...

  • Page 72: Internal Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.2.35 Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector CN Label: JUSB3-1 CN Type: 20-pin box header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-36 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-34 The Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector connects to USB 3.2 devices. This connector provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) ports.

  • Page 73: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description Description USB3_TX- USB3_ TX- USB3_TX+ USB3_RX+ USB3_DATA- USB3_RX- USB3_DATA+ Table 3-34: Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector Pinouts 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel The figure below shows the external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The EPIC panel...

  • Page 74: External Usb 2.0 Connector

    USB 2.0 CN Location: See Figure 3-39 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-35 There are two external USB 2.0 connectors on the IMBA-Q470. The USB 2.0 connector can be connected to a USB 2.0/1.1 device Figure 3-39: USB 2.0 Connector Page 74...

  • Page 75: External Hdmi And Dp Combo Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description Description USB_DATA+ USB_DATA+ USB_DATA- USB_DATA- Table 3-35: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts 3.3.3 External HDMI And DP Combo Connector CN Label: HDMI_DP1 CN Type: HDMI, DisplayPort CN Location: See Figure 3-40 and Figure 3-41 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-36and Table 3-37 The HDMI connector can connect to an HDMI device.

  • Page 76: External Dual 2.5Gbe Rj-45 Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Description Description LANE0P LANE3N LANE0N AUX_CTRL_DET_C LANE1P LANE1N AUXP LANE2P AUXN LANE2N LANE3P Table 3-37: DP++ Connector Pinouts Figure 3-41: DP++ Connector 3.3.4 External Dual 2.5GbE RJ-45 Connector CN Label: CN Type: Dual RJ45 CN Location: See Figure 3-42...

  • Page 77: Figure 3-42: Dual Rj45 Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION LAN1_MDI0P LAN1_MDI0P LAN1_MDI0N LAN1_MDI0N LAN1_MDI1P LAN1_MDI1P LAN1_MDI1N LAN1_MDI1N LAN1_MDI2P LAN1_MDI2P LAN1_MDI2N LAN1_MDI2N LAN1_MDI3P LAN1_MDI3P LAN1_MDI3N LAN1_MDI3N Connect 0.1uf Connect 0.1uf 2.5G_LED 2.5G_LED 1G_LED 1G_LED ACT_LED ACT_LED +3.3V +3.3V Table 3-38: Dual RJ45 Pinouts Figure 3-42: Dual RJ45 connector...

  • Page 78: Vga And Rs-232 Connectors

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.3.5 VGA And RS-232 Connectors CN Label: VGACOM1 CN Type: 15-pin VGA and 9-pin COM CN Location: See Figure 3-43 and Figure 3-444 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-39 and Table 3-40 The COM connector (COM1) connects to a serial device that supports RS-232 communication.

  • Page 79: Figure 3-44: Vga Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard The 15-pin VGA connector connects to a monitor that accepts a standard VGA input. NOTE: The user has to connect the VGA connector to the monitor before system booting as the VGA output function is supported via the eDP to VGA converter.

  • Page 80: External Rs-232 And Rs-422/485 Combo Connector

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 3.3.6 External RS-232 And RS-422/485 Combo Connector CN Label: COM2 CN Type: Dual DB-9 CN Location: See Figure 3-45 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-41 and Table 3-42 The COM connector (COM2) connects to a serial device that supports RS-232 communication.

  • Page 81: External Dual Usb 3.2 Gen 1 And Dual Usb 3.2 Gen 2 Connector

    CN Pinouts: See Table 3-43 There are four external USB 3.2 connectors on the IMBA-Q470.The CON1_USB1 connector supports dual USB 3.2 Gen 2(10Gb/s) and dual USB 3.2 Gen 1（5Gb/s）. The red connector is USB 3.2 Gen 2, and the blue one is USB 3.2 Gen1.

  • Page 82: Table 3-43: External Dual Usb 3.2 Gen 1 And Dual Usb 3.2 Gen 2 Connector Pinouts

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION USB_DATA- USB_DATA- USB_DATA+ USB_ DATA+ USB3_RX- USB3_RX- USB3_RX+ USB3_ RX+ USB3_TX- USB3_TX- USB3_TX+ USB3_TX+ USB_DATA- USB_DATA- USB_DATA+ USB_ DATA+ USB3_RX- USB3_RX- USB3_RX+ USB3_ RX+ USB3_TX- USB3_TX- USB3_TX+ USB3_TX+ Table 3-43: External Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 And Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 83: Installation

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Chapter Installation Page 83...

  • Page 84: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the IMBA-Q470. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the IMBA-Q470 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 85 This helps to prevent potential ESD damage. Turn all power to the IMBA-Q470 off: ▪ When working with the IMBA-Q470, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.

  • Page 86: Socket Lga1200 Cpu Installation

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 4.3 Socket LGA1200 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 87: Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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 88: Figure 4-3: Insert The Socket Lga1200 Cpu

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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 LGA1200 CPU Step 8: Close the CPU socket.

  • Page 89: Socket Lga1200 Cooling Kit Installation

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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 LGA1200 Cooling Kit Installation WARNING: DO NOT attempt to install a push-pin cooling fan.

  • Page 90: 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 IMBA-Q470. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades.Step 0:...

  • Page 91: Dimm Installation

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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. See Figure 4-6.

  • Page 92: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors. 4.6.1 SATA Drive Connection The IMBA-Q470 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 93: Figure 4-8: Sata Power Drive Connection

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-8: SATA Power Drive Connection The SATA power cable can be bought from IEI. See Optional Items in Section 2.4. Page 93...

  • Page 94: Software Installation

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 4.7 Software Installation All the drivers for the IMBA-Q470 are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type IMBA-Q470 and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 4-9: IEI Resource Download Center 4.8 Driver Download...
  • Page 95 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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  arrow to find an individual driver and click the file name to download (...

  • Page 96: Intel ® Amt Setup Procedure

    4.9 Intel ® AMT Setup Procedure The IMBA-Q470 is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT). To enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below. Step 5: Make sure at least one of the memory sockets is installed with a DDR4 DIMM.

  • Page 97: A Regulatory Compliance

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 97...
  • Page 98 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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. FCC WARNING This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 99: B Product Disposal

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Appendix Product Disposal Page 99...
  • Page 100 IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard 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 101: C Error Beep Code

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard Appendix Error Beep Code Page 101...

  • Page 102: Pei Beep Codes

    IMBA-Q470 ATX Motherboard C.1 PEI Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Memory not Installed Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed...

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