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EPI-QM87 Intel® 4 Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processor EPIC Module with Intel® QM87 Chipset User’s manual Ed – 26 February 2014 Copyright Notice Copyright 2014 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Part No. E2047382800R...
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Disclaimer Avalue Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance. Avalue Technology assumes no responsibility or liability for the...
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Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration purposes only. Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
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(such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service. 5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer. 4 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x EPI-QM87 EPIC Module 1 x Quick Installation Guide for EPI-QM87 1 x DVD-ROM contains the followings: — User’s Manual (this manual in PDF file) —...
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with EPI-QM87 series 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.
User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EPI-QM87. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 13...
Note: Make sure the heat sink and the CPU top surface are in total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would cause the system to hang or unstable EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 17...
EPI-QM87 2.2.1 Main Memory EPI-QM87 provides one 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket, supports up to 8GB 1.35V DDR3L 1333/1600 SDRAM. SODIMM (Rear side) Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing SODIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the board and the components.
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(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 19...
User’s Manual 2.4.7 Audio connector (JAUDIO) Signal Signal FRONT-L-OUT FRONT-R-OUT LINE1-L-IN LINE1-R-IN MIC1-L-IN MIC1-R-IN LINE1_JD FRONT_JD MIC1_JD 2.4.7.1 Signal Description – Audio connector (JAUDIO) Signal Signal Description LINE1_JD Jack detection for line1 MIC1_JD Jack detection for mic1 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 25...
EPI-QM87 2.4.8 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN) Signal +12V EC_TACH0 FAN_PWM0 2.4.9 System fan connector (SYS_FAN) Signal +12V EC_TACH1 FAN_PWM1 26 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 2.4.21 Touch panel connector (JTOUCH) Signal SENSE TOUCH_GND 4-WIRE 5-WIRE 8-WIRE Right Sense Left Sense Bottom Sense Sense Top Sense Right Right Excite Left Left Excite Bottom Bottom Excite Top Excite EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 33...
OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. Remove all storage can also enter the BIOS Setup Utility. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 37...
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “” pointer marks all sub menus. 38 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
BIOS Vendor and your systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 39...
Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the Avalue website (www.avalue.com.tw) to download the latest product and BIOS information. 40 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 3.6.2 Advanced Menu This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. 3.6.2.1 APCI Settings EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 41...
Select PWRON After PWR-Fail. Former-Sts 3.6.2.2 S5 RTC Wake Settings Item Options Description Enable or disable System wake on alarm Disabled[Default], Wake system with Fixed Time event. When enabled, System will wake on the Enabled hr::min::sec specified. 42 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
O.S will not show Security Device. Security Device Support Enabled TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. 3.6.2.4 CPU Configuration Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 43...
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Configure Short/Long latency for C6. Long Disabled CPU C7 Report CPU C7 Enable/Disable CPU C7 report to OS. CPU C7s[Default] Short C7 Latency Configure Short/Long latency for C7. Long[Default] C0/C1 Package C State limit Package C State limit. 44 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
RAID Default[Default] Indicates the maximum speed the SATA Gen1 SATA Controller Speed Gen2 controller can support. Gen3 Enabled[Default] Port 0/1/4 Enable or Disable SATA Port. Disabled Enabled Hut Plug Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. Disabled[Default] EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 45...
Enable/Disable USB Mass Storage Driver USB Mass Storage Driver Support Disabled Support. Mass storage device emulation type. ‘AUTO’ Auto[Default] Mass Storage Devices Floppy enumerates devices according to their media Forced FDD format. Optical drives are emulated as EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 49...
The following system temperature, fan speed and voltage are monitored. Temperature: System Temperature CPU Thermistor Temperature Fan Speed: System Fan Speed CPU Fan speed Voltage: VCORE +12V +5VSB AVCC 3VCC VSB3 VBAT 50 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 3.6.2.11 Super IO Configuration You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration. Please refer to 3.6.2.11.1~4 for more information. 3.6.2.11.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 51...
IO=2F0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2E0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 Serial Port Function Mode[Default] IR Mode,Pusle 1.6us, Full Duplex Change the Serial Port Device Mode IR Mode,Pusle 1.6us, Half Duplex mode. IR Mode,Pusle 3/16Bit Timer, Full Duplex IR Mode,Pusle 3/16Bit Timer, Half Duplex EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 53...
3.6.2.11.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Enable or Disable Serial Port Serial Port Disabled (COM) Auto[Default] IO=2E8h; IRQ=10 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 Select an optimal setting for Change Settings IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 super IO device. IO=2F0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2E0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 54 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
Select PCI Express port speed. Gen2 3.6.3.1.2 USB Configuration Item Option Description Smart Auto[Default] Mode of operation of xHCI xHCI Mode Disabled controller. Disabled[Default] Control each of the USB ports USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Enabled (0~13) disabling. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 59...
Control Detection of the Azalia device. Deisabled = Azalia will be Disabled unconditionally disabled Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Azalia Enabled Enabled Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled Auto[Default] otherwise. 3.6.3.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration 60 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
Secondary Primary IGFX Boot Display LVDS boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be HDMI-2 supported only on primary display. Panel Scaling Auto[Default] Select the LCD panel scaling option used 62 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
Controls the execution of UEFI Launch Storage OpROM policy UEFI only and Legacy Storage OpROM. Legacy only[Default] Do not launch Controls the execution of UEFI Launch Video OpROM policy UEFI only and Legacy Video OpROM. Legacy only[Default] EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 65...
For PCI devices other than UEFI OpROM[Default] Other PCI device ROM priority Network, Mass storage or Video Legacy OpROM defines which OpROM to launch. 3.6.5 Security Administrator Password Set setup Administrator Password User Password Set User Password 66 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
The setup program then exits and reboots the controller. 3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 67...
EPI-QM87 4. Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. 68 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
If the warning message appears while the installation Step 3. Click Next. process, click Continue to go on. Step1. Click Next. Step 4. Click Next. Step 2. Click Yes. Step 5. Click Finish to complete setup. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 69...
Step 3. Click Next to proceed setup. appears while the installation process, click Continue to go on. Step1. Click Next to start installation. Step 4. Click Finish to complete setup. Step 2. Click Yes to accept license agreement. 70 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
Step 3. Click Next to continue installation. process, click Continue to go on. Step 4. Click Next to continue installation. Step1. Click Next to start installation. Step 2. Click Yes. Step 5. Click Finish to complete setup. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 71...
\Driver_Audio\Realtek\ALC892\EPI-QM87_Audio. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 operation system. Step 1. Click Next to continue setup. Step 2. Click Finish to complete the setup. EPI-QM87 User’s Manual 73...
Step 3. Click Install to proceed. screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 4. Click Finish to complete the setup. Step 1. Click Next. Step 2. Click Next to accept license agreement. 74 EPI-QM87 User’s Manual...
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