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  • Page 1 Q470A-EM-A...
  • Page 2 First Edition September 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 Specifications ................... 1-3 Specifications ................... 1-4 Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard layout ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-4 2.3.1 CPU installation ..............
  • Page 4 3.3.12 USB Configuration ............3-15 3.3.13 NVMe Configuration ............3-15 3.3.14 Onboard Devices Configuration ........3-16 3.3.15 EZ-Flash ............... 3-16 3.3.16 APM Configuration ............3-16 3.3.17 Watchdog Timer ............3-17 Hardware Monitor menu ............3-18 3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode ............3-18 Security menu ................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS Q470A-EM-A Motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 3 x M.2 screw packages 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 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports Rear panel I/O 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports ports 1 x COM port (RS232/422/485) 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port 3 x Audio jacks (Line-Out, Line-In, Mic In) (continued on the next page) Q470A-EM-A...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications 5 x COM Port headers (1 x RS232/422/485, 5 x RS232) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 vertical connector 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU Fan header with PWM mode 3 x Chassis Fan headers with PWM mode 1 x Chassis Intrusion header...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    ® Ubuntu OS support RedHat Enterprise Fedora Workstation OpenSUSE CE, FCC Certification ATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 12” (24.4cm x 30.5cm) Form Factor Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Q470A-EM-A...

  • 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

    PCIEX1(G3) PCIEX4(G3)_1 PCIEX16(G3)_2 Intel ® Q470 X16_2X8_SEL PCIEX4(G3)_2 128Mb Super BIOS 1083 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 PCIEX4(G3)_3 WDT_EN LPC_DEBUG DIS_ME CLRTC AT_ATX_SEL SPDIF_OUT SMBCLK_SW SPEAKER LAN_LED USB_910 SMBDATA_SW COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 USB_1213 CHASSIS AAFP F_PANEL 22 21 Q470A-EM-A...
  • Page 11 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots COM RING/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1_SEL) 2-11 EATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-18 CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 2-18 M.2 socket 3 2-19 Intel LGA1200 CPU socket ® DDR4 DIMM slots USB 2.0 connectors / header (USB_11, USB_910, USB1213) 2-19 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (20-1 pin U32G1_56) 2-20...

  • Page 12: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1200 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. Q470A-EM-A...

  • Page 13: Cpu Installation

    2.3.1 CPU installation...
  • Page 14 Q470A-EM-A...

  • Page 15: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly...
  • Page 16 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Q470A-EM-A...

  • Page 17: System Memory

    System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2* Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2* Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 1...
  • Page 18 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM Q470A-EM-A 2-10...

  • Page 19: Jumpers

    Jumpers COM Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1_SEL) COM1_SEL +12V (Default) Connector type HEADER 2x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Setting Pins +12V RI (Default) WDT Enable jumper (2-pin WDT_EN) A watchdog timer is an electronic timer that is used to detect and recover from computer malfunctions.
  • Page 20 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. Connector type HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Q470A-EM-A 2-12...
  • Page 21 3-pin SMBDATA_SW SMBDATA_SW Eanble PCIe SMBus Disable PCIe SMBus connection connection (Default) Setting Pins Enable PCIe SMBus connection Disable PCIe SMBus connection (Default) 3-pin SMBCLK_SW SMBCLK_SW Eanble PCIe SMBus Disable PCIe SMBus connection connection (Default) Settings Pins Pins Enable PCIe SMBCLK connection Disable PCIe SMBCLK connection (Default) Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-13...
  • Page 22 Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS Setup to re-enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Q470A-EM-A 2-14...
  • Page 23 Expansion slot bandwidth selection jumper (3-pin X16_2X8_SEL) X16_2X8_SEL AUTO (Default) Settings Pins Pins Enable PCIe x16 (Default) Enable PCIe x8 2-15...

  • Page 24: Connectors

    4 and 5.1 channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. COM port. This port connects a modem or other device that conforms with serial specification. RS232 RS485 RS422 Pin1 T(B) Pin2 T(A) Pin3 R(A) Pin4 R(B) Pin5 Pin6 Pin7 Pin8 Pin9 RI/5V/12V NC/5V/12V NC/5V/12V Q470A-EM-A 2-16...
  • Page 25 port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI HDMI connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports.

  • Page 26: Internal Connectors

    WAFER HD 4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Q470A-EM-A 2-18...
  • Page 27 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2 (SOCKET3) • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. USB 2.0 connector / headers ( USB_11, USB_910, USB_1213 These Universal Serial Bus (USB) port / headers are for USB 2.0 devices.
  • 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 Q470A-EM-A 2-20...
  • Page 29 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors 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_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 Connector type WAFER HD 7p, 1.27mm pitch Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
  • Page 30 ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This 2-pin header is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Q470A-EM-A 2-22...
  • Page 31 10. Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 32 HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch • Scan the code to view the meaning of each debug code. • Debug codes are only available for ASUS LPC debug card. • Contact your region sales representative for LPC debug header ordering. Q470A-EM-A 2-24...
  • Page 33 12. COM Port headers (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6) These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these headers, then install the modules to slot openings at the back of the system chassis. COM2 COM3 PIN 2...
  • Page 34 PIN 1 PIN 5 14. LPT header (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) header supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. PIN 1 Q470A-EM-A 2-26...
  • Page 35 15. 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 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch The SPDIF Out module is purchased separately. Q470A-EM-A 2-28...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the code to view the BIOS update guide. BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press <Delete>...

  • Page 38: Main Menu

    This item allows you to configure Management Engine Technology parameters. TPM Device Selection Allows you to select TPM device. [dTPM] Disables PTT in SkuMgr. [PTT] Enables PTT in SkuMgr. When PTT is disabled, all data saved on it will be lost. Q470A-EM-A...

  • Page 39: Trusted Computing

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

  • Page 40: Cpu Configuration

    The following item appears only when Intel(R) SpeedStep or Intel(R) Speed Shift is available and enabled. Turbo Mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C states Allows you to enable or disable CPU Power Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set C states to [Enabled]. Q470A-EM-A...

  • Page 41: Graphics Configuration

    Enhanced C-states Allows you to enable or disable C1E. CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Limit 1 Override [Disabled] Disables power limit 1. [Enabled] Enables power limit 1. Power Limit 2 Override [Disabled] Disables power limit 2.

  • Page 42: Pci Express Configuration

    Detect Non-Compliance Device Allows you to enable or disable the detection function of non-compliance PCI Express device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG 0:1:2 Enable Root Port Allows you to enable or disable the Root Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Q470A-EM-A...
  • Page 43 Max Link Speed Allows you to configure PEG 0:1:2 Max Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Max Link Width Allows you to force PEG link to restrain to X1/2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] Detect Non-Compliance Device Allows you to enable or disable the detection function of non-compliance PCI Express device.

  • Page 44: Csm Configuration

    This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] COM1 Control Allows you to select COM1 mode. Configuration options: [RS232] [RS422] [RS485] Q470A-EM-A...
  • Page 45 Serial Port 2 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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]...

  • Page 46: Serial Console Redirection

    Allows you to select serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits Configuration options: [7] [8] Q470A-EM-A 3-10...
  • Page 47 Parity A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Configuration options: [None] [Even] [Odd] [Mark] [Space] [None] Disables parity check. [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even. [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is odd.

  • Page 48: Sata And Rst Configuration

    RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration]. Sata Interrupt Selection Allows you to select which interrupt will be available to the operating system. This option only takes effect if SATA controller is in RAID mode. Configuration options: [Msix] [Msi] [Legacy] Q470A-EM-A 3-12...

  • Page 49: Network Stack Configuration

    RAID Device ID Allows you to choose RAID device ID. Configuration options: [Client] [Alternate] Use RST Legacy OROM Allows you to use RST Legacy OROM when CSM is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1/2/3/4 Allow you to enable/disable the SATA6G_1/2/3/4 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable/disable the M.2 slot.

  • Page 50: Usb Configuration

    NVMe device options settings. 3.3.13 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Allows you to control detection of the HD-Audio device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device unconditionally. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device unconditionally. LAN1 I219LM Q470A-EM-A 3-14...

  • Page 51: Ez-Flash

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN1 OPROM Allows you to launch Intel PXE OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN2 RTL8111H Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Realtek LAN2 OPROM Allows you to launch Realtek PXE OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 NVME (M-Key) M.2 M-KEY (PCIE) Allows you to enable or disable the M.2 M-Key PCIE port.

  • Page 52: Watchdog Timer

    The following items appear when you set Watchdog Support to [Enabled]. Watchdog Count mode Allows you to select Watchdog Timer I count mode. Configuration options: [Second Mode] [Minute Mode] Watchdog Timer Allows you to set the Watchdog Timer I Time-out value. Q470A-EM-A 3-16...

  • Page 53: Hardware Monitor Menu

    Hardware Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperatures, fan and power status, and allows you to configure the smart fan. 3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Allows you to select the Smart Fan mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Normal] [Manual Mode] The following items appear only when you set Smart Fan Mode to [Manual Mode].

  • Page 54: Security Menu

    3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear a user password: 1. Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>. Q470A-EM-A 3-18...

  • Page 55: Secure Boot

    3.5.3 Secure Boot Secure Boot feature is active when Secure Boot is set to [Enabled], Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the system is running in User mode. Changing the mode requires platform reset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode Allows you to select Secure Boot Mode.

  • Page 56: Boot Menu

    Select to go back to normal boot speed. Boot mode select Configuration options: [LEGACY] [UEFI] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1(~6) Allows you to set the system boot order. Configuration options: [Hard Disk] [NVME] [CD/DVD] [SD] [USB Device] [Network] [Disabled] Q470A-EM-A 3-20...

  • Page 57: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The items in the Exit menu allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Save Changes and Exit Allows you to exit the system setup program after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Allows you to exit the system setup program without saving the changes you made.
  • Page 58 Q470A-EM-A 3-22...

  • Page 59: 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 60 : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement Q470A-EM-A...
  • Page 61 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 62 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 63: 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., T aipei City 112 Authorized Representative ASUS COMPUTER GmbH in Europe Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen Country...

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