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- Page 1 User Manual SIMB-A01 Intel® Q35 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo ATX Motherboard...
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Page 2: Safety Information
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electri- cal and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Part No. 20060A0100 Edition 1 Printed in China August 2011 SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 3: Technical Support
User’s Manual in PDF file – Drivers 1 x SATA cable kit (SATA/Power) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Startup Manual per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer. SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 4 SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
ATX Power Connector (ATX12V, EATXPWR)......27 2.8.4 Optical Drive Audio Connector (CD-IN) ........28 2.8.5 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) ........28 2.8.6 Serial Port Connector (COM2, COM3, COM4) ......29 2.8.7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) ..........29 SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 6 BIOS Setup Program ................40 3.1.1 Legend Box................. 41 3.1.2 List Box ..................41 3.1.3 Sub-menu ................... 41 BIOS Menu Screen ................. 42 3.2.1 Main .................... 43 3.2.2 Advanced..................48 3.2.3 Power..................58 3.2.4 Boot .................... 61 3.2.5 Exit....................65 SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Page 8: Specifications Summary
Display Memory: Intel DVMT 4.0 supports up to 256 MB video memory Max. Resolution: 2048 x 1536 bpp(@ 75Hz) VGA: Yes , on board GMA 3100 LVDS / DVI / HDMI: Through ADD2 LVDS Card Secondary VGA: Yes , through ADD2 card SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 9: Audio
Mechanical & Environmental Power Type 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. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 10: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Figure 1.1 Block Diagram SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Product Introduction
Chapter Product Introduction... -
Page 12: Before You Proceed
ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 13: Motherboard Overview
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Caution! Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 14: Motherboard Layout
Function Note Page DIMM_A1 240-pin SODIMM slot 1 DIMM_A2 240-pin SODIMM slot 2 DIMM_B1 240-pin SODIMM slot 3 DIMM_B2 240-pin SODIMM slot 4 PCIEX1_1 PCI express x1 slot PCIEX16 PCI express x16 slot PCI1, PCI2 PCI slot SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 15: Table 2.2: Jumpers
USB 2.0 Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm USB78 USB 2.0 Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm USB910 USB 2.0 Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm USB1112 USB 2.0 Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 16: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket con- tacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplace- ment/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.. 2.4.1 Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 17 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 angle. 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). SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 18 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel Speed- Step® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Warning! After installation, make sure to plug-in the ATX power cable to the moth- erboard. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 19: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
Note! Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Important! Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 20 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan con- nectors. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 21: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counter-clockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heat- sink and fan assembly from the motherboard SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 22 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Important! The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 23: System Memory
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240- pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differ- ently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 24: Memory Configurations
Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 25: Removing A Ddr2 Dimm
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Caution! Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 26: Expansion Slots
IRQ holder for PCI streeing* IRQ holder for PCI streeing* IRQ holder for PCI streeing* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 27: Pci Slot
LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express X16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 28: Jumpers
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. Caution! Except when clearing the CMOS, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot fail- ure! Normal (Default) Clear CMOS SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 29: Chassis Intrusion Connector (Chssis1)
2.7.2 Chassis Intrusion Connector (CHSSIS1) 2.7.3 COM1, 2, 3, 4 RI/+5V/+12V Select (JCOMPWR1, 2, 3, 4) +12V JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2,4,3,5,7,6 SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 30: Com1, 2, 3, 4 Ri/+5V/+12V Select (Jcompwr1, 2, 3, 4)
2.7.4 COM1, 2, 3, 4 RI/+5V/+12V Select (JCOMPWR1, 2, 3, 4) RS-232* +12V RS-422 RS-485 JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2,4,3,5,7,6 SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 31: Connectors
100 Mbps LAN controller allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN_USB1, 3, 4 LAN_USB2 This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, AUDIO1 Line-In port (Light Blue) or other audio sources. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 32: Front Panel Audio Connector (Aafp)
Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 (optional) audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 33: Atx Power Connector (Atx12V, Eatxpwr)
The minimum recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system. The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 34: Optical Drive Audio Connector (Cd-In)
2.8.4 Optical Drive Audio Connector (CD-IN) Important! Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 2.8.5 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 35: Serial Port Connector (Com2, Com3, Com4)
2.8.6 Serial Port Connector (COM2, COM3, COM4) COM2 COM3 COM4 COM2 COM4 COM3 2.8.7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 36: Floppy Disk Drive Connector (Floppy)
Floppy Disk Drive Connector (FLOPPY) Important! Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable con- nection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to Pin 1. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 37: System Panel Connector (F_Panel)
The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. Reset Button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 38: Amplifier Connector (Jamp1)
2.8.10 Amplifier Connector (JAMP1) 2.8.11 Digital Audio Connector (JDIO) SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 39: Primary Eide (Raid) Connector (Pre_Eide)
2.8.12 Primary EIDE (RAID) Connector (PRE_EIDE) Note! Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin 1. 2.8.13 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN) SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 40: Serial Ata Connector (Sata1~6)
SATA6 SATA5 Note! Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 41: Digital Audio Connector (Spdif_Out)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Note! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 42: Spi Pin Header (Spi)
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that sup- ports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1112, USB910, USB56, USB78 SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 43 Caution! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will dam- age the motherboard! Note! The USB module is purchased separately. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 45: Bios Setup
Chapter BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system setting through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parame- ters are also provided. -
Page 46: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the system builder's website to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 47: Legend Box
While moving around through the Setup program, note that explana- tions 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. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 48: Bios Menu Screen
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. SIMB-A01 User Manual... -
Page 49: Main
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Ven- dor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the system. SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 50 [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]. Only [Auto] is showed if no SATA device is installed in the system. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 51 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hard disk write protect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out [Sec] Sets SATA detect time out. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 52 3.2.1.6 AHCI Setting AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out The options: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 53 This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Display the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Display the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Display the auto-detected system memory. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 54: Advanced
Caution! Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.2.2.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 55 USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 3.2.2.2 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 56 TCG/TPM SUPPORT [YES] Allows you to enable or disable TCG/TPM setting. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]. Note! The following items show when you set TCG/TPM SUPPORT option to [YES]. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 57 Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® TXT Initialization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Note! The items show when you set Intel TXT Initialization option to [Enabled]. When you set Intel TXT Initialization option to [Enabled], all of these items are set to [Enabled] automatically. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 58 3.2.2.4 Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® VT-d function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 59 Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Set this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Intel SpeedStep Tech Allow you Enabled/Disabled GU3 function. The option: [Enabled], [Disabled] SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 60 3.2.2.6 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. North Bridge Configuration SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 61 DVMT Mode Select, Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode]. DVMT/FIXED Memory, Configuration options: [128MB] [258MB] [Maximum DTMT]. Spread Spectrum Clock, Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. CPU Clock Spread Spectrum Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PCI Express Clock Spread Spectrum Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 3.2.2.7 Onboard Device Configuration SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 62 Allow you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]. Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allow you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP&EPP]. Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 63 When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 64: Power
Determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR Resume. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 3.2.3.3 ACPI Version Features Allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. The option: [ACPI V1.0], [ACPI V2.0], [ACPI V3.0]. SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 65 Watchdog Timer (SECOND) Allow you to set time-out of Watchdog count. PS/2 Keyboard WakeUP The option: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PS/2 Mouse WakeUP The option: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Resume On Ring The option: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Resume On PME# The option: [Disabled] [Enabled]. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 66 VCORE / AVCC / 3VCC / 12V / +5V / VSB / VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these items. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 67: Boot
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 68 These items specify the removable device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 69 When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] The system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST when you set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 70 To clear the supervisor/user password, select the change Supervisor/User Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
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Page 71: Exit
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Note! Press <ESC> does not immediately exit this menu. Select on of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. SIMB-A01 User Manual... - Page 72 Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 73 Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [OK] to load optimal default values. Select [Save Change and Exit] or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. SIMB-A01 User Manual...
- Page 74 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permis- sion of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2011...
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