Alterna- tively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index. php?func=service ◙...
MS-9899 Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. ■ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ■ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. ■ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.
▍ Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion.
MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU.
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MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
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MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile...
▍ Preface ▍ CONTENTS Copyright Notice �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Trademarks ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Revision History �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Technical Support ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Safety Instructions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement �������������������������������������������� iv CE Conf ormity ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iv Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE ( ) Statement ���������...
Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosing the IM-QM77/ IM-HM76, the excellent in-dustrial computer boards from MSI. Based on the innovative Intel QM77/ HM76 chipsets ® for optimal system efficiency, the IM-QM77 accommo- dates the Intel Core™i7 / i5 / i3 or Celeron proces- ®...
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MS-9899 Onboard ■ Onboard Connectors/Pinheaders 1 USB 3.0 pinheader (2 ports) Connec- 1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports) tors/Pin- 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports headers 2 SATA 3Gb/s ports 3 serial port connectors 4 serial port power jumpers (QM77) 1 serial port power jumpers (HM76) 1 front panel pinheader 1 chassis intrusion connector 1 GPIO connector...
▍ Overview ainboard ayout Back Panel USB 2.0 Connector LVDS Connector S/PDIF Connector eDP Connector (*) COM Port Audio power am- Power Jumper plifier Connector PCIe x16 Slot LVDS Power Jumper Power Connector SATA Connectors USB 3.0 Connector CPU Power Connector JDP1 Connector CPU Socket mSATA Slot...
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information on mainboard hardware configurations. Incorrect setting of jumpers and connectors may damage your main- board. Please pay special attention not to connect these headers in wrong direction. DO NOT adjust any jumper while the mainboard is powered on.
MS-9899 cpu (c entraL roceSSinG When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. Important Overheating Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and mainboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from over- heating.
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▍ Hardware Setup CPU Installation Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard. On the upper end of the CPU socket is a socket actuator in the form of a slotted screw head. To install the CPU, follow the steps shown below: Loosen the socket actuator with the parallel screw driver.
MS-9899 CPU Cooler Installation When the CPU installation is completed, please install the CPU cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating. Remove the sticker film from the CPU cooler backplate. Paste the backplate to be in line with the holes on the reverse side of the mainboard.
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▍ Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are used fornstalling memory modules. Unlock the DIMM slot by push- ing the mounting clip to the side. Vertically insert the memory module into the DIMM slot. The memory module has an off-cen- ter notch on the bottom that will only allow it to fit one way into the DIMM slot.
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MS-9899 ATX 24-pin Power Connector: PWRCONN1 This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.
▍ Hardware Setup aneL Keyboard / Mouse Combo Port (QM77) VGA Port Serial Port Port Port Line-In (QM77) Line-Out USB 2�0 Port USB 3�0 Port DVI-D Port HDMI Port USB 2�0 Port (QM77) (QM77) ▶ Keyboard / Mouse Combo Port The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 ®...
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MS-9899 ▶ USB 2.0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. ▶ USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). ▶...
▍ Hardware Setup onnector Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCASE1 This connector is provided to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be acti- vated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen.
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MS-9899 Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1 / SYSFAN2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
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▍ Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JFP1 These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Front USB Connector: JUSB1 This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
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MS-9899 GPIO Connector: JGPIO1 This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral module. Serial Port Connector: COM2~4 (RS-232) This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it through an optional serial port bracket.
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▍ Hardware Setup Audio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 The JAMP1 is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio per- formance. SIGNAL AMP_L- AMP_L+ AMP_R- AMP_R+ USB 3�0 Connector: J4 USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). Important •...
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MS-9899 Debug Connector: JDP1 This connector is provided for engineer debug only. S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Intercon- nect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. 2-15...
▍ Hardware Setup eDP Connector: CONN1 The embedded Display Port abbreviated as eDP specification is a VESA standard. eDP connector consolidates internal and external connection methods to reduce device complexity, supports cross industry applica- tions, and provides performance scalability. The eDP interface supports link-speeds of 1.62 Gbps and 2.7 Gbps on 1, 2 or 4 data lanes.
MS-9899 uMper Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.
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▍ Hardware Setup COM2~4 Power Select Jumper: JCMV2~4 (QM77) This jumper specifies the operation voltage of the onboard COM2~4. JCMV2~4 5V (Default) Important Avoid adjusting the jumper when the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. LVDS Voltage Select Jumper: J2 This jumper specifies the operation voltage of LVDS.
MS-9899 Mini PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The mini PCI Express slot supports the mini PCI Express interface expan- sion card such as wireless LAN, TV tuner, and Robson NAND Flash . Mini PCI-E Slot mSATA Slot The slot supports mSATA SSD card that is smaller, lighter and faster than traditional storage device.
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▍ Hardware Setup CFast Slot This socket supports CompactFlash cards. Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expan- sion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
▍ BIOS Setup nterinG etup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> or <F2> key to enter Setup. Press DEL or F2 to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.
MS-9899 Control Keys ← → Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Select Change Option General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date, etc. ▶ Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. ▶ Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. ▶...
MS-9899 ▶ System Date This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. ▶ System Time This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. ▶...
▍ BIOS Setup dvanced ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo. When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
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MS-9899 ▶ Option ROM Messages This item is used to determine the display mode when an optional ROM is initialized during POST. When set to [Force BIOS], the display mode used by AMI BIOS is used. Select [Keep Current] if you want to use the display mode of optional ROM.
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▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Launch OnBoard Lan OpROM (for QM77) This setting enables/disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROM during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot proc- ess. ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Hyper-Threading The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transac- tion rates and reduces end-user response times.
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MS-9899 er, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. ▶ Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “Virtual”...
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▍ BIOS Setup ▶ FIFO Mode This setting specifies the FIFO mode. ▶ Watch Dog Timer You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates a reset when the software that it monitors does not re- spond as expected each time the watch dog polls it. ▶...
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MS-9899 ▶ GPIO Configuration ▶ GPO1~4 This setting controls the operation mode of the specified GPIO. 3-11...
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Boot Option #1 / #2 / #3 This setting allows users to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. ▶ Hard Drive BBS Priorities This setting allows users to set the priority of the specified devices. First press <Enter>...
MS-9899 ecurity ▶ Administrator Password Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. ▶ User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot and to the BIOS Setup utility. 3-13...
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▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ Security Device Support This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). TPMs are special-purpose inte- grated circuits (ICs) built into a variety of platforms to enable strong user authentication and machine attestation - essential to prevent inap- propriate access to confidential and sensitive information and to protect against compromised networks.
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MS-9899 ▶ MDES BIOS Status Code This setting enables/disables MDES BIOS Status Code. ▶ Firmware Update Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ ME FW Image Re-Flash This setting enables/disables ME FW Image Re-Flash function. ▶ Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration ▶...
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▍ BIOS Setup ▶ MEBx Debug Message Output This setting enables/disables MEBx Debug Message Output. ▶ Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation This setting is used to hide Un-Configure ME without password confirmation prompt. ▶ Amt Wait Timer This item is used to set time to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_ OPTIONS.
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MS-9899 console redirection. When set to [Enabled], BIOS redirects and sends all contents that should be displayed on the screen to the serial COM port for display on the terminal screen. Besides, all data received from the serial port is interpreted as keystrokes from a local keyboard. ▶...
▍ BIOS Setup hipSet ▶ VT-d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) provides the ca- pability to ensure improved isolation of I/O resources for greater reliability, security, and availability. ▶ Primary Display This setting specifies which is your primary graphics adapter. ▶...
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MS-9899 ▶ DVMT Total Gfx Mem This setting specifies the memory size for DVMT. ▶ Primary IGFX Boot Display Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s) of the system. ▶ Active LFP This item is used for turning on/off LFP support.
▍ BIOS Setup ower ▶ ACPI Sleep State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your oper- ating system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. ▶...
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MS-9899 ▶ Deep S5 The setting enables/disables the Deep S5 power saving mode. S5 is almost the same as G3 Mechanical Off, except that the PSU still supplies power, at a minimum, to the power button to allow return to S0. A full reboot is required.
▍ BIOS Setup & e ▶ Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. ▶ Save Changes and Reset Save changes to CMOS and reset the system. ▶...