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  • Page 1 Q670EA-IM-A...
  • Page 2 Revised Edition V3 August 2023 Copyright © 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview Package contents ................. 1-1 Features ..................1-1 Specifications ................1-2 Chapter 2: Motherboard information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard layout ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-4 2.3.1 CPU installation .............. 2-5 2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ....
  • Page 4 3.3.14 Onboard Devices Configuration ........3-15 3.3.15 APM Configuration ............3-16 3.3.16 EZ-Flash ............... 3-17 3.3.17 Watchdog Timer ............3-18 Hardware Monitor menu ............3-18 Security menu ................3-19 3.5.1 Administrator Password ..........3-19 3.5.2 User Password .............. 3-20 3.5.3 Secure Boot ..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS Q670EA-IM-A Motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x ASUS I/O Shield If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Rear panel I/O ports 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C ® 3 x LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x COM port (RS232/422/485) 3 x Audio jacks (Line-Out, Line-In, Mic in) (continued on the next page) Q670EA-IM-A...
  • Page 7 5 x COM Port headers (1 x RS232/422/485, 4 x RS232) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support adddtional 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU Fan header with PWM mode 3 x Chassis Fan headers with PWM mode 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x System Panel header...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Motherboard Information

    Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    H670 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 Intel ® i226LM PCIEX16(G5)_2 GPIO_CON 1 10 1083 PCIEX4(G3) Super 128Mb 1 11 BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 PCIEX4(G4)_2 COM2_SEL KBMS_CON CHASSIS PCI_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL USB_1314 SPDIF_OUT COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 USB_1112 AAFP CHA_FAN2 16 15 Q670EA-IM-A...
  • Page 11 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 2-21 ATX Power connectors (24-pin ATX_PWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-28 M.2 socket 3 (M.2(SOCKET3)) 2-24 Intel LGA1700 CPU socket ® DDR5 U-DIMM slots USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-10 pin U32G1_910 / U32G1_56) 2-18 M.2 Wi-Fi (M.2(WIFI)) 2-24...

  • Page 12: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Q670EA-IM-A...

  • Page 13: Cpu Installation

    2.3.1 CPU installation Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
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  • Page 15: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
  • Page 16 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Q670EA-IM-A...

  • Page 17: System Memory

    System memory The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.

  • Page 18: Jumpers

    This jumper allows you to enable or disable PCIe SMbus Clock Connection. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (set to enabled by default) PCIe SMbus Clock Connection and to pins 2-3 to disable it. SMBCLK_SW Eanble PCIe SMBus Disable PCIe SMBus connection connection (Default) Q670EA-IM-A 2-10...
  • Page 19 COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) This jumper allows you to select 5V or 12V depending on your COM device. COM1_SEL COM2_SEL +12V (Default) Setting Pins +12V Ring (Default) HEADER 2x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Connector type Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-11...
  • Page 20 In AT mode, the board will automatically turn on when system power is connected. AT_ATX_SEL ATX mode AT mode (Default) Pins Description 1-2 (Default) ATX mode AT mode HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Connector type Q670EA-IM-A 2-12...
  • Page 21 Disable ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel ME function. Set this ® jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel ME function and to pins 2-3 to ® disable it. HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Connector type Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-13...
  • Page 22 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch Q670EA-IM-A 2-14...
  • Page 23 Clear CMOS header (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. CLRTC PIN 1 HEADER 1x2p, 1.25mm pitch, S/T Connector type To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 24: Connectors

    SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps/100Mbps connection Green Linked ORANGE 1Gbps connection Green (Blinking) Data activity LAN port GREEN 2.5Gbps Green (Blinking Ready to wake connection then steady) up from S5 mode Q670EA-IM-A 2-16...
  • Page 25 Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4 and 5.1 channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

  • Page 26: Internal Connectors

    +5V_USB3_P910 S_U3RXDN9 S_U3RXDN10 S_U3RXDP9 S_U3RXDP10 S_U3TXDN9 S_U3TXDN10 S_U3TXDP9 S_U3TXDP10 S_USB_PN9 S_USB_PN10 S_USB_PP9 S_USB_PP10 PIN 11 PIN 10 U32G1_56 PIN 1 +5V_USB3_P56 +5V_USB3_P56 S_U3RXDN5 S_U3RXDN6 S_U3RXDP5 S_U3RXDP6 S_U3TXDN5 S_U3TXDN6 S_U3TXDP5 S_U3TXDP6 S_USB_PN5 S_USB_PN6 S_USB_PP5 S_USB_PP6 PIN 11 PIN 10 Q670EA-IM-A 2-18...
  • Page 27 USB 2.0 header (10-1 pin USB1112 / USB1314) This header is for an USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB cable to this header. This USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. PIN 2 PIN 10 USB1112 PIN 1...
  • Page 28 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also enhances network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 13 Connector type Header 2x7p, K14, 2.0mm pitch Q670EA-IM-A 2-20...
  • Page 29 CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan headers on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the header. CPU_FAN PIN 1 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CHA_FAN3...
  • Page 30 ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN#_PANEL) This 2-pin header is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin O_RSTCON#_PR) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Q670EA-IM-A 2-22...
  • Page 31 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1-7) These ports connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or an optical drive via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_6 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_7 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 WAFER HD 7p, 1.27mm pitch Connector type Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
  • Page 32 This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. M.2(WIFI) +VCC +VCC PIN 75 PIN 74 DISABLE_WIFI# WAKE# DISABLE_BT# CLK_REQ# RESET# SUSCLK CLK- CLK+ PCIE_RXN PCIE_RXP PCIE_TXN PCIE_TXP PIN 1 PIN 2 USB- +VCC USB+ +VCC NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately. Q670EA-IM-A 2-24...
  • Page 33 12. Serial Port connectors (10-1 pin COM2-6) These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these headers, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 COM3 PIN 2 COM4 COM5 PIN 1...
  • Page 34 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this header, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT PIN 1 HEADER 1x4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch Connector type The SPDIF Out module is purchased separately. Q670EA-IM-A 2-26...
  • Page 35 14. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin AAFP) This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. PIN 2 PIN 10 AAFP PIN 1...
  • Page 36 +12V in +12V in We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming components. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. Q670EA-IM-A 2-28...
  • Page 37 16. I C header (6-1 pin I2C) The I C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) header allows you to connect an I compatible IoT security module. PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 5 Header 2x3p, K6, 2.0mm pitch Connector type Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-29...
  • Page 38 17. Keyboard and Mouse Port connector (8-pin KBMS_CON) The Keyboard and Mouse Port connector allows you to connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse. PIN 1 PIN 7 KBMS_CON PIN 2 PIN 8 Pins Signal Pins Signal O_KB_CLK_R O_MS_CLK_R O_KB_DATA_R O_MS_DATA_R +12V in +5V_ZPS2 +5V_ZPS2 Q670EA-IM-A 2-30...

  • Page 39: Slot

    Slot PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specification. PCIEX16(G5)_1 PCIEX16(G5)_2 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports three PCIe x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification. PCIEX4(G4)_1 PCIEX4(G3) PCIEX4(G4)_2...
  • Page 40 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI_1 PCI_2 Q670EA-IM-A 2-32...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.

  • Page 42: Main Menu

    3.3.1 PCH-FW Configuration TPM Device Selection Seledcts TPM device: PTT or dTPM. [PTT] Enables PTT in SkuMgr. [dTPM] Disables PTT in SkuMgr. When PTT is disabled, all data saved on it will be lost. Q670EA-IM-A...

  • Page 43: Trusted Computing

    3.3.2 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when a TPM device is installed on your motherboard. SHA256 PCR Bank Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SHA384 PCR Bank Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SM3_256 PCR Bank...

  • Page 44: Cpu Configuration

    [Disabled], BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 1 and Power Limit 1 Time Window. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set Power Limit 1 Override to [Enabled]. Power Limit 1 Allows you to configure Power Limit 1 value in milliwatts. Q670EA-IM-A...

  • Page 45: Graphics Configuration

    Power Limit 2 Override Allows you to enable or disable Power Limit 2 Override. If this option is set to [Disabled], BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 2. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set Power Limit 2 Override to [Enabled].

  • Page 46: Pci Express Configuration

    Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or input the desired value. Detect Non-Compliance Device When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to detect the non-compliance device in PEG. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Q670EA-IM-A...
  • Page 47 PCIEx4(G3) Slot Allows you to configure the PCI Express Root Port settings. PCIEx4(G3) Slot Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express Root Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIe Speed Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Detect Timeout Allows you to set the time (milliseconds) of waiting for link to exit Detect state for enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling...

  • Page 48: Super Io Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. COM2 Control Allows you to select COM2 mode. Configuration options: [RS232] [RS422] [RS485] Q670EA-IM-A...
  • Page 49 Serial Port 3 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 4 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).

  • Page 50: Serial Console Redirection

    Mark and Space Parity do not allow for error detection. Stop Bits Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] Q670EA-IM-A 3-10...
  • Page 51 Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow.
  • Page 52 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resolution 100x31 Allows you to enable or disable extended terminal resolution. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty KeyPad Allows you to select FunctionKey and KeyPad on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Q670EA-IM-A 3-12...

  • Page 53: Sata Configuration

    3.3.9 SATA Configuration This item allows you to configure SATA device options settings. SATA Controller(s) Allows you to enables or disables the onboard SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection Allows you to determine how SATA controller(s) operate.

  • Page 54: Usb Configuration

    BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] U32G2_8 Allows you to enable or disable USB port. Once set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Q670EA-IM-A 3-14...

  • Page 55: Nvme Configuration

    U32G1_9 Allows you to enable or disable USB port. Once set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] U32G1_10 Allows you to enable or disable USB port. Once set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS.

  • Page 56: Apm Configuration

    The following items appear when you set Power On By RTC to [Single event] or [Daily event]. Wake up hour Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-23 for hour. For example, enter 3 for 3:00 am and 15 for 3:00 pm. Q670EA-IM-A 3-16...

  • Page 57: Ez-Flash

    Wake up minute Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-59 for minute. Wake up second Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-59 for second. The following items appear when you set Power On By RTC to [Weekly event].

  • Page 58: Watchdog Timer

    Allows you to set the value of Fan Duty/PRM 1(~4) when temperature is T1(~4). Chassis Fan 2 Setting Chassis Fan2 Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4). Chassis Fan2 FD/RPM 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of Fan Duty/PRM 1(~4) when temperature is T1(~4). Q670EA-IM-A 3-18...

  • Page 59: Security Menu

    Chassis Fan 3 Setting Chassis Fan3 Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4). Chassis Fan3 FD/RPM 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of Fan Duty/PRM 1(~4) when temperature is T1(~4). CPU Fan Setting CPU Fan Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4).

  • Page 60: User Password

    Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] Key Management Allows you to modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authentication. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Update] Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures / Forbidden Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] Q670EA-IM-A 3-20...

  • Page 61: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The items in the Boot menu allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration CHASSIS INTRUDE Allows you to enable or disable CHASSIS INTRUDE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Allows you to set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
  • Page 62 Allows you to restore or load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Allows you to save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Allows you to restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. Q670EA-IM-A 3-22...

  • Page 63: Appendix

    Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 64 We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Q670EA-IM-A...
  • Page 65 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
  • Page 66 Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives...

  • Page 67: Service And Support

    Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 Authorized Representative in Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen Country Germany Authorized Representative in United...
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