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- Page 1 Mini-iTX MX965Q Intel® 65nm Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium® Dual core/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® D/ Celeron 440 w/ 1066/800/533MHz FSB User’s Manual Rev 1.00 – Nov, 2008...
- Page 2 For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2008 BCM Advanced Research, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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- Page 6 This manual describes in detail the BCM MX965Q mainboard. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with MX965Q or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: System Setup..........................11 Welcome! ............................11 Packing Contents..........................11 Special Features ...........................12 1.3.1 Product Highlights.........................12 Before you proceed........................14 Mainboard Overview ........................15 1.5.1 Placement direction ........................15 1.5.2 Screw Holes ..........................15 1.5.3 Mainboard Layout .........................16 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .....................17 1.6.1 Installing the CPU .........................18 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and fan .....................20 1.6.3... - Page 8 1.12 The Expansion Slots ........................34 1.12.1 Installation of expansion card .......................34 1.12.2 Setup an expansion card ......................34 1.12.3 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot ..............34 1.12.3.1 PCI-Ex16 Slot: PCIEX1.........................35 Chapter 2: Starting Up the System ......................36 Starting Up Your System .......................36 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup..........................38 Introducing BIOS...........................38 Entering BIOS Setup Menu......................39...
- Page 9 Mainboard Specifications Model MX965Q Processor Intel® 65nm LGA 775 processors. Supports 65nm Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium® Dual Core/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® D/ Celeron 440 w/ 1066/800/533MHz FSB North Bridge Intel® Q965 DDR2 800/667/533 SDRAM Memory * Supports DDR2 533MHz (PC2-4200), DDR2 667MHz (PC2-5300), DDR2 800MHz (PC2-6400) memory modules up to 4GB max.
- Page 10 Back I/O Panel PS/2 Keyboard Mouse 1 x DIN 6 Stack up Connector 1 x DB 15 Connector Serial 2 x DB 9 Connector LAN and USB 1 x Stack up RJ45 and USB Connectors (2 USB ports) 1 x Stack up USB Connectors (2 USB ports) Audio 1 x 3 jacks Audio Connector Power &...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: System Setup
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another line of BCM long life motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. -
Page 12: Special Features
1.3 Special Features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Intel® Core 2 Processor Ready This mainboard supports the Intel® Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core 2 micorarchitecture technology and 1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core 2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. - Page 13 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support By combining the onboard TPM 1.2 with TPM security software (provided by the third party), it will enhance the security level of the system. • PRECAUTION: When TPM is enabled and utilized through TPM software, there is possibility that the encrypted data will not be accessible, or recoverable if one of the following situations occurred: 1.
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Page 14: Before You Proceed
1.4 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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity •... -
Page 15: Mainboard Overview
1.5 Mainboard Overview Before you install the mainboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the mainboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage mainboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the mainboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. -
Page 16: Mainboard Layout
1.5.3 Mainboard Layout... -
Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. BCM will shoulder the cost of repair only, if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the PnP cap after installing the mainboard. BCM will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the mainboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. -
Page 18: Installing The Cpu
1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you have installed the CPU. - Page 19 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100° angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket.
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Page 20: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you purchase a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. - Page 21 Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place 3.
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Page 22: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the mainboard. - Page 23 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.)
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Page 24: System Memroy
1.7 System Memory 1.7.1 Overview The mainboard comes with two 240-pin DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. You may use 533MHz (PC2-4200), 667MHz (PC2-5300), or 800MHz (PC2-6400); Non-ECC, Un-buffered 1.8V DDR2 memory modules on this board (2GB maximum for each slot). •... -
Page 25: Installing Dimm
1.7.3 Installing DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMS or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the mainboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. -
Page 26: Removing A Dimm
3. DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and is DDR2 standard is not backward compatible. You shall always install DDR2 memory modules in the DDR2 memory slots. 4. To enable the system boot-up successfully, always inset the memory module into the DMM_A1 slot first. -
Page 27: Power Supply
1.8 Power Supply 1.8.1 ATX Power Connectors: EATXPWR1 (20-pin), ATX12V1 (4-pin) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors are completely fit. -
Page 28: Back Panel
1.9 Back Panel Name Function Description KBMS1 PS/2 mouse The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for connector a PS/2 mouse. DUALCOM1 COM port This 9-pin port is for a COM port device. connector USB2 USB 2.0 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector ports are available for connecting USB2.0 devices. - Page 29 AUDIO1 Line-in port This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or (Light blue) other audio sources. AUDIO1 Line-out port This port connects a headphone or a speaker. (Lime) In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
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Page 30: Connectors/Headers
1.10 Connectors/ Headers 1.10.1 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 1.10.2 Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to these fan connectors, please note that the red wire usually is designated as “Power”... -
Page 31: Front Panel Audio Connector: Aafp1
1.10.3 Front Panel Audio Connector: AAFP1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio. 1.10.4 Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 1.10.5 Front USB Connector: USB1 This connector is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, which is ideal for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDD, USB digital cameras, USB MP3 players, USB printers, etc. -
Page 32: Front Panel Connectors: F_Panel1
1.10.6 Front Panel Connectors: F_PANEL1 These connectors are for electrical connections to the front panel switches and LEDs. 1.10.7 COM1/COM2 +12V/+5V Power Select: JCOMPWR5 1.10.8 COM1/ COM2 Power Enable/Disable: JCOMPWR6 1.10.9 The Headers: JSPI1, JLPC1, JSIDE1 These headers are reserved for factory use only. -
Page 33: Jumpers
1.11 Jumpers 1.11,1 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLRTC1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. For normal state (default), the jumper is set on pin location 1 and 2. To clear the CMOS, set the jumper to pin location 2 and 3 for at least 30 seconds while the system is off. -
Page 34: The Expansion Slots
1.12 The Expansion Slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the expansion slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage mainrboard components. -
Page 35: Pci-Ex16 Slot: Pciex1
1.12.3.1 PCI-E x 16 Slot: PCIEX1 This slot supports PCI-E x16 graphic cards only. 1. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure the system power is OFF. 2. After the card is installed on the system, make the adjustments under system BIOS if necessary, then install the card driver provided by the card vendor under system 3. -
Page 36: Chapter 2: Starting Up The System
Chapter 2: Starting Up the System 2.1 Sarting Up Your System After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. Be sure all the switches are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to the local voltage, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. - Page 37 Power off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switch off the power switch. For ATX power supply, you can press ATX power switching after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows Operating Systems, click “Start” button, click “Shut down”...
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Page 38: Chapter 3: Bios Setup
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Warnining: When flashing the BIOS, please be sure to make the following adjustments on the system: 1. After the BIOS is flashed; shut down the system. 4. Remove all power connections from power supply to the motherboard. 5. -
Page 39: Entering Bios Setup Menu
3.2 Entering BIOS Setup Menu Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter BIOS Setup Menu. If you are not able to enter the BIOS menu but you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET”... -
Page 40: The Main Menu
3.4 The Main Menu • Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date, etc. • Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. • Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. - Page 41 • PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. • PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. • Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to setup frequency related features. • Load Setup Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
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Page 42: Standard Cmos Features
3.5 Standard CMOS Features The items in standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. •... - Page 43 Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<–> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually.
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Page 44: Advanced Bios Features
3.6 Advanced BIOS Features • Virus Warning Allow you to enabled or disabled boot sector overwrite protection • Quick Power On Self Test Select Enabled to reduce the amount of test ran during power-on self-test (POST). • First/Second/Third Boot Device Selects order for boot devices •... - Page 45 • Gate A20 Option Refers to the way the system addresses memory above 1 MB (extended memory). When set to Fast, the system chipset controls Gate A20. When set to Normal, a pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20. Setting Gate A20 to Fast improves system speed, particularly with OS/2 and Windows.
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Page 46: Advanced Chipset Features
3.7 Advanced Chipset Features • System BIOS Cacheable This option allow you to Enable or Disable the system BIOS to be cache to DRAM. • PEG/Onchip VGA Control Select between Onchip VGA or PCIe graphics card. • On-Chip Frame Buffer Size This item allows you to set the on-chip frame buffer size. -
Page 47: Integrated Peripherals
3.8 Integrated Peripherals • OnChip IDE Device Setup the mode for the on board storage device. • Onboard Device This option provides the access to control the onboard LAN, audio codec, and audio amplifier. • SuperIO Device This option provides the control for power-related settings, and serial ports settings. •... -
Page 48: Security Chip Configuration
3.9 Security Chip Configuration • TPM Support This option provides TPM related settings. -
Page 49: Power Management Setup
3.10 Power Management Setup • ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/XP, select [Enabled]. • ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. -
Page 50: Pc Health Status
3.11 PC Health Status • CPU FAN Profile Mode [Silent Mode] Under this mode the initial target temperature is 60 degrees, temperature tolerance is 1 degree and the initial FAN speed is set to run at 40% of its full speed. [Optimal Mode] Under this mode the initial target temperature is 50 degrees, temperature tolerance is 1 degree and the initial FAN speed is set to run at 53% of its full speed. -
Page 51: Frequency/Voltage Control
3.12 Frequency/voltage Control • CPU Clock Ratio Unlock This feature provides the option to enable/disable the CPU clock ratio lock. Once it is enabled, user may change the CPU clock ratio under the “CPU Clock Ratio” manually. It is strongly recommended to keep this option as “disabled”, which will use the default settings provided by the CPU manufacturer. -
Page 52: Load Setup Defaults
3.13 Load Setup Defaults This option allows user to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. • For most of the system applications, it is recommended to load the option “Load Setup Defaults”.
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