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Q45 LGA775 socket for Intel
Core™ 2 Quad Micro ATX
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User's Manual
Ver. 1.0
BCM Advanced Research, An Industrial Leader Since 1990 in Industrial Motherboards & Systems
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  • Page 1 Core™ 2 Quad Micro ATX Motherboard User’s Manual Ver. 1.0 BCM Advanced Research, An Industrial Leader Since 1990 in Industrial Motherboards & Systems 7 Marconi, Irvine, CA 92618 USA | www.bcmcom.com | (PH)949.470.1888 | (FAX)949.470.0971 For Tech Support, please visit http://www.bcmcom.com/bcm_support_legacyProductSupport.htm or contact BCMTechSupport@bcmcom.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.9.2   Power mode selection (PSON) ................29  1.9.3   Intruder Select (CHASSIS1)..................29  1.10  Connectors ......................30  1.10.1  Rear panel connectors ..................30  1.10.2  Internal connectors....................31  2.1   Managing and updating your BIOS...............41  2.1.1   Creating a bootable floppy disk................41  2 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Security Chip Configuration...................61  2.3.6  Power Management Setup..................62  2.3.7  PnP/PCI Configurations ..................66  2.3.8  PC Health Status ....................68  2.3.9  Frequency/Voltage Control..................69  2.3.10  Load Setup Defaults....................70  2.3.11  Set Password ......................71  2.3.12  Save and Exit Setup....................72  2.3.13  Exit Without Saving ....................73  BC45Q User’s Manual 3...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. 4 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. BC45Q User’s Manual 5...

  • Page 6: Bc45Q Specifications Summary

    Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in Audio Interface I/O Port 2 x PS/2 (Keyboard/Mouse) 1 x VGA + DVI-D Double Stack Back Panel I/O Port 2 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0 ports1 x eSATA connector Audio I/O (3 jacks) 6 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Mechanical & Environment Power Type AT/ATX mode Operating Temperature 0~60°C (32~140°F) Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Size (L x W) 12" x 9.6" (304.8 mm x 243.84 mm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. BC45Q User’s Manual 7...

  • Page 8: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for using ® BC45Q motherboard! The BC45Q delivers a host of new features and high performance, making it another standout in the long line of quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 9: Special Features

    The Intel Q45 Express Chipsets with Intel GMA 4500 deliver an excellent blend of graphics performance and features to meet business needs. With integrated dual display support, performance and support for Microsoft DirectX* 10, Shader Model 4.0 and BC45Q User’s Manual 9...
  • Page 10 • Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (when configured with ICH10DO I/O controller): With the ability to boot off a clone, Intel Rapid Recover Technology (part of Intel Matrix Storage Technology) provides a fast, easy-to-use method for the end user to recover 10 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 11 The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. BC45Q User’s Manual 11...

  • Page 12: Before You Proceed

    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. 12 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Overview

    The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw Holes Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis BC45Q User’s Manual 13...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    BC45Q 1.5.3 Motherboard Layout 14 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. BC45Q User’s Manual 15...
  • Page 16 PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 16 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. BC45Q User’s Manual 17...

  • Page 18: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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. 18 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. BC45Q User’s Manual 19...

  • Page 20: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and assembly from motherboard 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 20 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 User’s Manual 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) BC45Q User’s Manual 21...

  • Page 22: System Memory

    A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a 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 Channel Socket Channel A XMM1 and XMM2 Channel B XMM3 and XMM4 22 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Memory Configurations

    Refer to the memory Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details.  Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. BC45Q User’s Manual 23...

  • Page 24: Installing A Dimm

    A DDR3 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.  The DDR3 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM socket. 24 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Removing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. BC45Q User’s Manual 25...

  • Page 26: Expansion Slots

    1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 26 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: 1.8.3 Pci Slots

    Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows the type of network card that can be installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. BC45Q User’s Manual 27...

  • Page 28: Jumpers

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 28 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Power Mode Selection (Pson)

    User’s Manual 1.9.2 Power mode selection (PSON) This jumper allows you to select power mode by AT mode or ATX mode ATX mode AT mode 1.9.3 Intruder Select (CHASSIS1) This jumper allows you to select Intruder. Intruder BC45Q User’s Manual 29...

  • Page 30: Connectors

    10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 30 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors

    This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high‑definition audio capability. BC45Q User’s Manual 31...
  • Page 32 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. CPU_FAN SYS_FAN & CHA_FAN 32 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 33  Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See the table below for details. BC45Q User’s Manual 33...
  • Page 34 BC45Q EATXPWR1 ATX12V1 5. Amplifier Connector (JAMP1) 34 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 7. Digital Audio connector (4-pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. BC45Q User’s Manual 35...
  • Page 36 BC45Q The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 8. Digital IO Connector (20-pin JDIO) 36 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 User’s Manual 9. FDD Connector 10. Primary IDE Connector (PRI_EIDE1) Note: HDD connect to IDE must be the primary, and CD-ROM connect to IDE should be slave if two devices connect to IDE at same time. BC45Q User’s Manual 37...
  • Page 38 12. Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 13. Printer Port (LPT) 38 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 User’s Manual 13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. BC45Q User’s Manual 39...

  • Page 40: Bios Setup

    BC45Q This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS Setup 40 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. d. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. BC45Q User’s Manual 41...

  • Page 42: Bios Setup Program

    +, - Plus/Minus The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a particular setup item. For example: Date and Time. The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields. 42 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: List Box

    Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. 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. BC45Q User’s Manual 43...

  • Page 44: Main Setup

    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. 44 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Standard Cmos Features

    Access Mode: The options are CHS/LBA/Large/Auto  Capacity: Capacity of currently installed hard disk  Cylinder: Number of cylinders  Head: Number of heads  Precomp: Write precomp  Landing Zone: Landing zone  Sector: Number of sectors BC45Q User’s Manual 45...
  • Page 46 Set the system to halt on errors according to the system functions specified in each option. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard]. 2.3.1.7 Memory This category displays base memory, extended memory, and total memory detected during POST (Power On Self Test). 46 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Features

    Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen. A quick booting function is provided for your convenience. Simply enable the Quick Booting item to save yourself valuable time. BC45Q User’s Manual 47...
  • Page 48 When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return 0  Virtualization Technology The options: Enabled, Disabled  SWMRR The options: Enabled, Disabled  Core Multi-Processing The options: Enabled, Disabled These items might be appeared or hidden by different type of CPU installed. 48 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 2.3.2.4 Quick Power On Self Test This allows the system to skip certain tests to speed up the boot-up procedure. Item Description Enabled Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST BC45Q User’s Manual 49...
  • Page 50 Selection of the command “Disabled” will speed the boot up. Item Description Enabled Enable Floppy Seek Disabled Disable Floppy Seek 2.3.2.9 Boot Up NumLock Status Set the boot up Num Lock status. The options are “On” and “Off”. Item Description Enable NumLock Disable NumLock 50 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. 2.3.2.15 APIC Mode This setting allows you to enable the APIC mode. The choices are “Disabled” or “Enabled.” BC45Q User’s Manual 51...
  • Page 52 This item allows you enabled/disabled the small EPA logo show on screen at the POST step. Item Description Enabled EPA Logo shows is enabled Disabled EPA Logo show is disabled 2.3.2.22 ASF Support The default is [Enabled]. 52 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 The options: Yes, No. 2.3.2.26 Mark DMI Events as Read The options: Yes, No. 2.3.2.27 Event Log Capacity Shows the Capacity of the Event Log. The default is [Space available]. 2.3.2.28 Event Log Validity The default is [Validity]. BC45Q User’s Manual 53...

  • Page 54: Advanced Chipset Features

    Enabling this feature reserves 15 MB to 16 MB memory address space for ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting. This makes memory from 15 MB and up unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16 MB. The default setting is “Disabled”. 54 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 User’s Manual 2.3.3.4 PCI Express Root Port Function  PCI-E Compliancy Mode The options: V1.0a, V1.0. 2.3.3.5 VT-d The options: Disabled, Enabled BC45Q User’s Manual 55...
  • Page 56 2.3.3.9 DVMT Mode Use this field to select the memory to allocate for video memory. The choices are “Enabled”, “Disabled”. 2.3.3.10 Total GFX Memory Precharge Delay (tRAS) The options: 256MB 2.3.3.11 PAVP Mode The options: Disabled, Lite, Paranoid 56 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Integrated Peripherals

    If IDE hard drive supports block mode select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.  IDE DMA Transfer Access Use this field to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access. BC45Q User’s Manual 57...
  • Page 58 Queuing (NCQ).  LEGACY Mode Support The choices: Disabled, Enabled. 2.3.4.2 Onboard Device  Azalia Controller The choices: Auto, Disabled.  Audio Amplifier The choices: Enabled, Disabled.  Amplifier Gain (dB) The choices: 31.8dB, 27.2dB, 21.2dB, 15.3dB 58 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Use this to set up the system after power failure. The “Off” setting keeps the system powered off after power failure, the “On” setting boots up the system after failure, and the “Former-Sts” returns the system to the status before power failure. BC45Q User’s Manual 59...
  • Page 60 Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full/Low Speed] [HiSpeed]  USB Keyboard Function The choices: Disabled, Enabled.  USB Mouse Function The choices: Disabled, Enabled.  USB Storage Function The choices: Disabled, Enabled. 60 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Security Chip Configuration

    2.3.5.1 LT/TXT Initialization The options: Disabled, Enabled. 2.3.5.2 Reset TPM Flag The options: Disabled, Enabled. 2.3.5.3 TPM Support The options: Disabled, Enabled. 2.3.5.4 TPM Status The options: No change, Clear, Enable & Activate, Deactivate & Disable. BC45Q User’s Manual 61...

  • Page 62: Power Management Setup

    BC45Q 2.3.6 Power Management Setup The power management setup controls the single board computer's “green” features to save power. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s defaults. 62 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 There are three selections for Power Management, and each of them has fixed mode settings. Item Description Min. Power Saving Minimum power management, HDD Power Down = 15 Min, Max. Power Saving Maximum power management, HDD Power Down =1 Min BC45Q User’s Manual 63...
  • Page 64 “system off” power mode. You can choose “Delay 4 sec”. If you do, then pushing the button for more than 4 seconds will turn off the system, whereas pushing the button momentarily (for less than 4 seconds) will switch the system to “suspend” mode. 64 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 2.3.6.18 FDD, COM, LPT Port The options: Disabled, Enabled. 2.3.6.19 PCI PIRQ [A-D] # The options: Disabled, Enabled. 2.3.6.20 Power Type The options: AT, ATX. 2.3.6.21 HPET Support The options: Disabled, Enabled. 2.3.6.22 HPET Mode The default is 32-bit mode. BC45Q User’s Manual 65...

  • Page 66: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    “Auto(ESCD)” automatically configures all of the boot and Plug and Play devices, but you must be using Windows 95 or above. 2.3.7.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This is set to “Disabled” by default. 66 BC45Q User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 User’s Manual 2.3.7.5 Maximum Payload Size This allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices. The options: [128 bytes], [256 bytes], [512 bytes], [1024 bytes], [2048 bytes], and [4096 bytes]. BC45Q User’s Manual 67...

  • Page 68: Pc Health Status

    This shows you the current temperature of system. 2.3.8.4 SYS / AUX FAN Speed This shows the current fan operating speed. 2.3.8.5 Vcore and Others Voltage This shows the voltage of VCORE, +5V, +12V, VBAT(V), and 3VSB(V). 68 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Frequency/Voltage Control

    This is achieved by varying the frequency slightly so that the signal does not use any particular frequency for more than a moment. The options: Disabled, N+0.3333, N+0.6666. 2.3.9.3 CPU/SRC/PCI The options: Default, 100/100/33MHz, 133/100/33MHz, 200/100/33MHz, 266/100/33MHz, 333/100/33MHz. BC45Q User’s Manual 69...

  • Page 70: Load Setup Defaults

    Load Setup Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 70 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Set Password

    CMOS. The password must be no longer than eight (8) characters. Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first select either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu. BC45Q User’s Manual 71...

  • Page 72: Save And Exit Setup

    CMOS memory of the chipset. The processor will check this every time you turn your system on and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system. This record is required for the system to operate. 72 BC45Q User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Exit Without Saving

    User’s Manual 2.3.13 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones. BC45Q User’s Manual 73...

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