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1. 14020 a en 5 6 norse _ 1 2 Non 5 6 7 nors Ow ojo NC 28 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 5 6 9 10 EAX Q77 Users Manual 29 EAX Q77 User s Manual Signal Signal Description 2 67 USB Pin Header USB5 30 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 68 USB 3 0 Header USB1 F USB2 F USB3 F USB3 F USB4 USB1 F USB2 F USB3 F 0584 F USB1 F USB2 Signal Signal Signal Signal USB Power 1 2 USBPower USBPower 1 2 USB Power Fusers user 4 05876 Eusso rusar Signal PIN PIN Signal Signal PIN Signal USB Power 1 2 USBPower USB Power 1 2 USB Power ruses us ee russo use s e ruses sten s 6 GND GND GND GND EAX Q77 Users Manual 31 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 9 CPU Fan Header CPU FAN TACH CPUFAN PWM CPUFAN 2 6 10 Power Fan Header PWR FAN pz CJ mn 144441 io G HH E2213 8 32
2. EAX Q77 Intel amp Q77 with i7 i5 i3 ATX Motherboard User s Manual 39 Ed 12 March 2014 No E2047AQ7702R EAX Q77 User s Manual FCC Statement SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT 15 OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES USES AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 RULES OPERATION IS This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time For detailed information please always refer to the electronic user s manual Copyright 2014 Avalue Technology Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced copied translated or transmitted in any form or by a
3. 3 5 2 2 ACPI Settings Use the APCI Settings menu to configure the ACPI sleep state when the system is suspended Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc p State MM to ACPI Sleep State Sets the sleep state that the system enters when it is suspended EAX Q77 Users Manual 47 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 3 S5 Wake Settings Use the 55 RTC Wake Settings menu to enable or disable the system to wake up on a specified time Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Hake system with Fixed Time Disabled 48 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 4 Trusted Computing Use the Trusted Computing menu to view the current TCP status and enable or disable the System to support security devices When the Security Device Support field is set to Disabled the operating system will not show security devices Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Device Support Disable EAX Q77 Users Manual 49 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 5 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Active Processor Cores Secondary Plane Current value Description Hyper threading Enables or disables Intel Hyper Threading technology which improves paralleliza
4. 0114 22 2 6 Setting Jumpers Connectors 24 2 6 1 Clear CMOS Jumper CLR 5 24 2 6 2 Serial Port 2 5V 12V Power Select Jumper 2 24 2 6 3 Serial Port 1 Signal Select Jumpers 51 8 52 53 25 2 6 4 Power Mode Select Jumper AT 26 2 6 5 Port Headers 2 3 4 5 6 27 2 6 6 Front Panel Audio Header 29 262 eodd tee n Rp SU 30 2 6 8 USB 3 0 Header USB1 F USB2 F USBS3 F USB3 F 31 2 6 9 CPU Fan Header CPU 32 2 6 10 Power Fan Header 32 2 6 11 System Fan Header 5 5 33 2 6 12 LOW Pin Count Header avo x e 33 2 6 13 Front Panel Header 34 2 6 14 General Purpose I O Connector GPIO 34 20 19 POTRA io gt A aT MT 35 2 6 16 ME Firmware Update Jumper ME 1 5 36 2 6 17 GPIO 15 Pin Header GP15 36 2 6 18 SATA Connectors 1 SATAIII 2 37 2 6 19 2 Connectors SATAII 1 SATAII 2 3 SATAN 4 38 EAX Q77 Users Manua
5. 3 EAX Q77 User s Manual Product Warranty Avalue warrants to you the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue or which have been subject to misuse abuse accident or improper installation Avalue assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events Because of Avalue s high quality control standards and rigorous testing most of our customers never need to use our repair service If any of Avalue s products is defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period For out of warranty repairs you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials service time and freight Please consult your dealer for more details If you think you have a defective product follow these steps 1 Collect all the information about the problem encountered For example CPU type and speed Avalue s products model name hardware amp BIOS revision number other hardware and software used etc Note anything abnormal and list any on screen messages you get when the problem occurs 2 Call your dealer and describe the problem Please have your manual product and any helpful information available 3 If your product is diagnosed as defective obtai
6. EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 11 System Fan Header SYS FAN PIN 2 aN EN ES 0000000100000 7 gra 5353232223333 5 5 PWM SYSFAN 2 6 12 Low Pin Count Header LPC Signal Signal LADO E PFMRST LFRAME n EN 8 LPCCLK33_LPC KJ E ESL NEN EAX Q77 Users Manual 33 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 13 Front Panel Header F PANEL F PANEL a SY I Signal PIN PIN Signal 1 2 PCH _GP1049 3 PCH 5 8 SMBDATA 9 10 SMBDATA 34 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 15 Printer Port Header LPT LPT f ASA mI 2424 cece IC lt In 7 U Om EAX Q77 Users Manual 35 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 16 ME Firmware Update Jumper ME DIS a SB e 1 2 22 1 2 6 17 GPIO 15 Pin Header GP15 GP15
7. other system devices for basic operation through its sub menus Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc k PCI Subsystem Settings 44 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 1 Subsystem Settings Use the PCI Subsystem Settings menu to displays the PCI Bus driver version and common settings and configures PCI PCI X and PCI Express settings Setup Utility Copyright 6 2012 American Megatrends Inc Above 46 Decoding Disabled Description Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64 bit capable devices to be decoded the above 4G address space Note Only if the system supports 64 bit decoding VGA Palette Snoop Enables or disables VGA palette snooping SERR Generation Enables or disables PCI devices to generate SERR EAX Q77 User s Manual 45 EAX Q77 User s Manual PCI Express Settings Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Relaxed Ordering Disabled Item Description Relaxed Ordering Enables or disables PCI Express Device relaxed ordering Enables or disables PCI Express Device No Snoop option Maximum Read Request Enables or disables the boot option for legacy network devices Extended Synch Enables or disables generation of Extended Synchronization patterns Link Training Timeout Sets the link training timeout 46 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual
8. the processor voltage and core frequency which can decrease average power consumption and heat production CPU C6 Report Enables or disables CPU C6 report EAX Q77 Users Manual 73 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 3 Chipset Settings This section allows you to configure the chipset settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main E Boot security 8 Restore Power Loss Power Off 1 1 d Version 2 15 1227 Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc 74 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 28246 Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc E 4 Enabled Version 2 15 1227 Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc tem Description Restore AC Power Loss Sets the AC power state when power is re applied after power failure Azala timer value ET or disables the watchdog timer value LAN1 PXE ROM Enables or disables LAN1 PXE ROM LAN2 PXE ROM Enables or disables LAN2 PXE ROM Modem Ring On Enables or disables modem to ring EAX Q77 Users Manual 75 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 4 Boot Settings This section allows you to configure the boot settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Hegatrends Inc 11051 E a P NumLock State 0n Description Bootup NumLock State Sets the
9. 0 240 DDR3 DIMM Slot DIMM4 21 Low Pin Count Header LPC 22 24 ATX Power Connector ATX POWER 23 Serial ATA Connectors 5 1 2 24 Serial ATA 2 Connectors SATAII 1 4 25 Printer Port Header LPT 26 Power Fan Header PWR_FAN 27 Power Mode Select Jumper 28 General Purpose I O Connector GPIO_CN 29 GPIO 15 pin header GP15 CPT 30 Mini PCI Express Slot MIN_PCIE1 31 Front Panel Header F_PANEL 32 USB 2 0 Header F USB1 33 USB 2 0 Header USB2 34 USB 2 0 Header F USB3 35 USB 2 0 Header F USB4 36 Clear CMOS Jumper CMOS 3 USB Pin Header F USB5 38 ME Firmware Update Jumper ME DIS 39 COM Port Header COM3 40 COM Port Header 41 COM Port Header 5 42 COM Port Header 6 43 Front Panel Audio Header AUDIO xe lt lt 2 5 gt EN 1 EAX Q77 Users Manual 13 EAX Q77 User s Manual 1 7 Panel pressa Pes 5 E 6 000 99595599 a aa OOOO OOO O O O afso 0 frome This chapter describes the installation procedures including the safety precautions one must observe before installation 14 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Before installation Bef
10. 000 tun N EAX Q77 Users Manual 39 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 BIOS Setup 3 1 Introduction The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration This chapter describes how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed 3 2 Starting Setup The BIOS is immediately activated when you first power on the computer The BIOS reads the system information contained in the NVRAM and begins checking the system and configuring it When it finishes the BIOS seeks an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the operating system While the BIOS is in control the Setup program can be activated in one of the two ways By pressing lt Del gt immediately after switching the system on or By pressing the lt Del gt key when the following message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST Power On Self Test Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup restart the system to try again by turning OFF then ON or pressing the RESET button on the system case You may also restart by simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt and Delete keys If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to Press F1 to Continue DEL to enter SETUP 40 EAX Q
11. 77 User s Manual 2 6 Setting Jumpers amp Connectors 2 61 Clear CMOS Jumper CLR CMOS Default Clear CMOS 5 Signal a moms 5V 12V Ring 246 246 246 ojo OIR s 135 135 135 8 Default H He Signal PINS Signal 6 24 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 3 Serial Port 1 Signal Select Jumpers JRS1 JRS2 JRS3 JRS1 BEN Signal PINS Signal RS232 RS422 RS485 CDE 248 13 5 138 Default JRS2 Signal PINS Signal RS422 RS485 RS232 112 p a 4853 Signal PINS Signal B 1 4 mera 28 0 3 6 EAX Q77 Users Manual 25 EAX Q77 User s Manual RS422 485 Pin Mapping PIN RS 232 5 485 5 422 5 2 6 4 Power Mode Select Jumper AT CN PIN Signal AT PWR 123 123 Default 26 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 5 COM Port Headers 2 3 4 5 6 2 E P COM3 EAX Q77 User s Manual 27 EAX Q77 User s Manual COMA
12. 77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 3 Using Setup In general use the arrow keys to highlight items press lt Enter gt to select press lt F1 gt for help and press lt Esc gt to quit The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard Button Description Main Menu Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Exit current page and return to Main Menu e Navigating Through The Menu Bar Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in Note Some navigation keys differ from one screen to another To Display Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want Then press Enter gt pointer marks all sub menus e To Display Help Press to display a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item To exit the Help Window press Esc or the F1 key again EAX Q77 Users Manual 41 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 4 In Case of Problems If after making and saving system changes with Setup you discover that your computer no longer is able to boot the BIOS supports an override to the NVRAM settings which resets your system to its defaults The best advice is to only alter settings which you thoroughly understand To this end we strongly recommend that you avoid making
13. CPT 115 20 Signal EBEN POS GND 36 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 18 SATA 3 Connectors SATAIII 1 SATAIII 2 SATAIII 1 SATAIII 2 7654321 m 2 Signal GND SATAIIIRX1P 5 SATAIIIRX1N Signal SAT Alll 00 7300 SATAIITXON _ GND 3 SATAIITXIN 2 SATAIITXIP EB GND 2 ERBEN EAX Q77 Users Manual 37 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 19 SATA 2 Connectors SATAII 1 SATAII 2 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 SATAII 1 SATAII 2 SATAII 4 7654321 1 SATAII 2 PIN Signal 6 Ss SATAIFXON GND GND SATAIITX1N SATAIITX1P SATAII 3 Signal saame 5 0 7 SATAIIRXSP SATAIIRX3N GND GND 20 GND SATAIITX3N 38 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 6 20 SPDIF Header SPDIF O SPDIF O TTTETTITTTTTITIIT 1234 RET 1 222220 poc Sc 888 999990 5005000069999 2 6 21 Speaker Out Header OUT SPK OUT J 000000000
14. DDR3 1333 1600 ATX4pin 2Channel DMI2 X4 0 O 4 Rear Audio Jack Line In Line Out Mic In Front Audio Mic In Headphone Realtek Codec PCH AZALIA Bus ALC269Q TPM INFINEON SLB9635TT1 2 PANTHER POINT S PDIF Q77 SPEAK OUT LPC BUS PS2 KB MS E H Super I O IT8728F 5 COM6 CPU FAN Thermal Voltage monitor monitor SYS FAN 2 6 GPIO PWR FAN SPI GPIO 8bit BIOS ROM 64Mbit 2 X F81214R 1 4 Fintek F81214R COM1 with RS422 485 EAX Q77 Users Manual 11 EAX Q77 User s Manual 1 6 Motherboard Layout zi at gt EL lt Es 2 JEJ B hut axi ya mmm m Tun EE en E AC NA IP N m s 50 9 e EE p AS IM 1 J ee P an sti gt 1 t TUM n 243 477 63 S Nas System Fan Header svs FAN ooo 000000 12 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Item 14 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX 12V 15 CPU Socket 6 CPU Fan Header CPU FAN 17 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slot DIMM 1 18 240 DDR3 DIMM Slot DIMM2 9 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slot DIMM3 2
15. Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration Use the Intel TXT LT Configuration menu to enable or disable support of this feature Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Hegatrends Inc Intel TKTELT Support Disabled Secure Mode Extensions Enables or disables secure mode extensions 54 77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 9 PCH FW Configuration Use the PCH FW Configuration menu to view the firmware version mode type and other information as well as configure MDES BIOS Status Code and re flash ME firmware image Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc HOES BIOS Status Code Disabled k Firmware Update Contiguration ltem Description MDES BIOS Status Code Enables or disables MDES BIOS status code EAX Q77 User s Manual 55 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 10 Intel Anti Theft Technology Configuration Use the Intel Anti Theft Technology Configuration menu to enable or disable this feature in BIOS However this feature is available for testing only aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Intel R Anti Theft Technology Disabled ltem Description Intel Anti Theft Technology Enables or disables Intel Anti Theft Technology Enter Intel amp AT Suspend Mode Enables or disables the system to enter suspend mode when theft is detected 56 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Ma
16. Port 1 COM Default is RS 232 RS 422 485 changed by Back Panel Port jumper 4 USB 3 0 Ports 2 LAN RJ45 Ports 1 Audio 3 Jacks 1 PS 2 Dual deck 4 SATA Connectors 2 SATA Connectors 5 COM 5 232 Connectors 1 Front Audio Connector 1 Speaker out L R 1 SPDIF Connector 4 USB Connector supports 2 USB Ports USB2 0 1 USB Connector supports 1 USB Port USB2 0 1 CPU Fan Connector 1 System Fan Connector 1 Power Fan Connector 1 GPIO Connector 1 LPT Connector 1 LPC Connector 1 4 pin Power Connector DC 12V input 1 24 pin ATX Power Connector Power Type AT ATX mode selectable by Jumper oingle power Support 50 51 53 54 55 Operating Temperature 0 60 32 140 F Operating Humidity Size Lx W T Internal I O Connector 10 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 1 5 Architecture Overview Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EAX Q77 CPU VCCSA PCIEX16 PCIE Bus GA VI PI13VDP411LSZBE DDP PI13VDP411LSZBE H USB 2 0 Bus USB 2 0 x9 PCIE Bus Intel GbE Lan Intel GbE Lan 82579LM 82574L RJ45 RJ45 USB 3 0 x2 USB 3 0 x2 PCH PWM POWER 1 05V 1 8V PROCESSOR SOCKET H2 LGA1155 CPU VCORE V GT DDR3 PWM PWM POWER CHANNEL A DDRIII DIMM X 2 1333 1600 ATX24pin CHANNEL B DDRIII DIMM X 2 1333 1600
17. any changes to the chipset defaults These defaults have been carefully chosen by both Award 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 3 5 BIOS setup Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility the Main Menu will appear on the screen The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and exit choices Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept and enter the sub menu 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 42 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 1 Main Menu and System information This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Chipset Boot system Date Version 2 15 1227 Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc 5 System Date Use the system Date option to set the system date Manually enter the day month and year EAX Q77 Users Manual 43 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure the CPU and
18. atrends Inc Item Description Administrator Password Sets the administrator password Enables or disables opening of case detection Enables or disables secure boot EAX Q77 Users Manual 79 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 6 Save and Exit Settings This section allows you to save changes and close the BIOS setup menu or restore the factory default settings Item Description Save Changes and Reset Saves the modified settings and then resets the system Save Options Saves the options Discard Changes Discards the modifications and restores the current settings Save as User Defaults Saves the current settings as user default settings Launch EFI Shell from Launches EFI shell from the file system device such as filesystem device a USB storage 80 EAX Q77 User s Manual
19. ial Port Enables or disables the serial port EAX Q77 Users Manual 65 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 15 ITE8728 Super I O Configuration Use the ITE8728 Super Configuration menu to configure serial ports 5 and 6 and the parallel port Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc k Serial Port 5 Contiguration Select the port to configure and then press the lt Enter gt key If one of the serial ports is selected the Serial Port number Configuration screen appears If Parallel Port Configuration is selected the Parallel Port Configuration screen appears 66 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Serial Port 5 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright i 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port EAX Q77 Users Manual 67 EAX Q77 User s Manual Serial Port 6 Configuration aptio Setup Utility Copyright i 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port 68 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Parallel Port Configuration Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Parallel Port Enabled Description Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port Sets the parallel port mode EAX Q77 Users Manual 69 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 16 Hardware Monitor Use the H W Mon
20. itor menu to view the system temperature CPU speed and others as well as configure fan controls and fail detection Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc CPU FAN ail Detect Enabled Item CPU Fail Detect Enables or disables CPU fan fail detection Power FAN Fail Detect Enables or disables power fan fail detection SYS SMART FAN Control Enables or disables system smart fan control 70 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 17 Platform Miscellaneous Configuration Use the Platform Miscellaneous Configuration menu to enable or disable Express Native support This option is available only in Windows Vista OS Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Native PCIE Enable Disabled EAX Q77 Users Manual 71 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 18 Intel Smart Connect Technology Use the Intel Smart Connect Technology menu to enable or disable this feature Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc ISCT Configuration Disabled 72 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 19 CPU PPM Configuration Use the CPU PPM Configuration menu to configure the Processor Power Management PPM Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Enables disables Intel amp SpeedStep The Intel amp SpeedStep feature allows the system to dynamically adjust
21. keyboard NumLock state during boot up Fast Boot Enables or disables fast boot Option ROM Messages Sets the option for ROM messages CSM parameters sets the Compatibility Support Module CSM options see below 76 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 4 1 CSM Parameters Use the CSM Parameters menu to configure options for Compatibility Support Module CSM Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Launch Enabled nego oolicy Description Launch CSM Enables or disables launching of CSM Launch Storage OpROM Sets the storage OpROM policy when launching CSM policy Other PCI device ROM priority Sets other PCI device ROM priority EAX Q77 User s Manual 77 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 5 Security Settings This section allows you to configure the security settings such as passwords and secure boot Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Main Advanced Ch ipset 001 Securitu Save 8 Exit Enabled Secure Boot Mode Standard Version 2 15 1227 Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc 78 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Hain Advanced Chipset Boot SeCUr It Boot Mode Standard Custom Secure Boot Standard Version 2 15 1227 Copyright 2012 American Meg
22. l 5 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2520 Sr DIF Header oPDIE iuit tee e auta eee ute 39 2 6 21 Speaker Out Header 39 Dx BIOS SQUID A 40 9 6 ______ 4___ __ __ 40 ee 40 0200 41 S4 42 99 42 3 5 1 Main Menu System 43 392 Advanced 44 959 74 76 59 OCCU elige 78 3 5 6 Save and Exit 5 80 6 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 1 Getting Started 1 1 Safety Precautions Warning Always disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware Do not make connections while the power is on Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis Caution Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges As a safety precaution use a grounding wrist strap at all times Place all electronic components in a static dissipative surface or static shielded bag when they are not in the chassis 1 2 Packing Li
23. l and want to inform us please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details 8 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 1 4 System Specifications Items Specifications System BIOS oystem Chipset I O Chip Intel amp LGA1155 socket supports Intel Core i7 15 13 CPU AMI 64Mb SPI BIOS Intel amp Q77 ITE8728F F81214R 4 x 240 pin DDR 3 DIMM support 1333 1600MHz up to 32GB H W Reset 1 to 255 sec min per step System Memory Watchdog Timer Monitoring temperature voltage and cooling fan status Auto throttling control wnen CPU overheats TPM Infineon TPM1 2 SLB9635 H W Status Monitor 4 1 x PCle x 16 Gen 3 Expansion 1 x PClex4 1 x PCle x 1 1 x mini PCI E does not support USB signal Smart Fan Control Yes Display 7 Chipset Intel GMA HD 4000 3000 supports DirectX 11 OpenGL 3 1 OpenCL 1 1 HDMI VGA HDMI DVI VGA DVI G Max resolution 2048 x 1536 HDMI Max resolution 1920 x 1200 DVI Max resolution 1920 x 1200 Audio Chipset Dual Display lt Realtek 269Q 5 1 Channel HD Audio Build in 2W amplifier Mic in Line in and Line out Speaker out Audio Interface Ethernet 2 Chipset Intel 82574L GbE controller Intel 82579 GbE PHY 10 100 1000 Gigabit Ethernet Compatible Ethernet Interface I O gt Back Panel I O Port EAX Q77 User s Manual 9 EAX Q77 User s Manual Items Specifications 1 DVI Port 1 VGA Port 1 HDMI
24. mber to configure and then press the lt Enter gt key The Serial Port number Configuration screen appears 60 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Serial Port 1 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Enables or disables the serial port EAX Q77 Users Manual 61 EAX Q77 User s Manual Serial Port 2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Hegatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port 62 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 14 F81214 Super I O Configuration COM3 COM4 Use the F81214 Super Configuration COM3 COM4 menu to configure serial ports 3 and 4 Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc k Serial Port 3 Contiguration Select the Serial Port number to configure and then press the lt Enter gt key The Serial Port number Configuration screen appears EAX Q77 Users Manual 63 EAX Q77 User s Manual Serial Port 3 Configuration aptio Setup Utility Copyright i 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port 64 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Serial Port 4 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright i 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Ser
25. n an RMA return material authorization number from your dealer This allows us to process your good return more quickly 4 Carefully pack the defective product a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date 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 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Contents 1 7 1 1 Safety 7 1 2 NORTE 7 1 3 Document Amendment History 8 144 UTEM 9 1 5 A Architecture Overview Block 11 16 OU E 12 127 14 2 5 15 2 1 Before 15 2 2 Installing the CPU T m 16 2 3 Installing the CPU Fan and 18 2 4 Installing a Memory Module 20 25 Jumper and Connector 21 Uam 21 22221108 250 018
26. ng jumpers A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip often protected by a plastic cover that slides over the pins to connect them To close a jumper connect the pins with the clip To open a jumper remove the clip Sometimes a jumper has three pins labeled 1 2 and 3 In this case connect either two pins 3 1 2 Closed Closed 2 3 The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows 4 3 O Closed Closed 2 3 A pair of needle nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives a keyboard or floppy drives In addition the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes The following table lists the jumpers on your board Label Function EAX Q77 User s Manual 21 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 5 2 Internal Connector List The following table lists the headers on your board Label Function me 22 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Label Function 2 Serial ATA 2 connector 3 Serial ATA 2 connector SPDIF_O SPK OUT SYS FAN EAX Q77 Users Manual 23 EAX Q
27. nual 3 5 2 11 Intel Active Management Technology Configuration Use the AMT Configuration menu to configure the BIOS extension execution of Intel amp Active Management I echnology Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc Enabled This option controls the BIOS extension execution When enabled this requires additional firmware in the SPI device EAX Q77 User s Manual 57 EAX Q77 User s Manual Item Description PET Progress Enables or disables PET Progress AMT CIRA Timeout Sets AMT CIRA Timeout WatchDog Enables or disables WatchDog OS Timer Sets the OS timer BIOS Timer Sets the BIOS timer 58 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 12 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu to configure legacy USB devices Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Hegatrends Inc Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB Support Enables or disables legacy USB support XHCI Hand off Enables or disables Hand off Mass Storage Devices Setting to Auto disables legacy support if no USB device is connected EAX Q77 Users Manual 59 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 13 F81214 Super Configuration COM1 COM2 Use the F81214 Super I O Configuration COM1 COM2 menu to configure serial ports 1 and 2 Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc k Serial Port 1 Contiguration Select the Serial Port nu
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29. ore installing the motherboard take note of the following considerations and safety information Warning Always disconnect the power cord from the chassis before working on the motherboard Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis 1 Ensure that the motherboard can fit into the chassis 2 Always unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard or any of its components Use grounded wrist strap or touch a grounded object before handling any of the components 4 When attaching screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis do not over tighten the screws to avoid damaging the motherboard EAX Q77 Users Manual 15 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 2 Installing the CPU Perform the following steps to install the CPU Note Before installing the CPU ensure that the surface of the CPU is clean and the pins are not bent 1 Press the lever and slide it out of the hook 2 Lift to open the socket cover 16 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Warning Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket If the CPU does not fit check for proper orientation Forcing the CPU into the socket may damage the CPU 4 Close the socket cover EAX Q77 Users Manual 17 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 3 Installing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink Perform the following steps to install the CPU fan and heat sink 1 Apply the thermal grease onto the center of the CPU
30. socket surface 2 Align and install the CPU fan and heat sink 3 Tighten the heat sink screws 18 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 4 Connect the fan header onto the CPU fan connector on the motherboard Note Make sure the heat sink and the CPU top surface are in total contact to avoid CPU overheating problems that may cause the system to hang or be unstable EAX Q77 Users Manual 19 EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 4 Installing a Memory Module EAX Q77 provides four 4 240 pin DDR3 Dual In Line Memory Module DIMM sockets which support data transfer rates 1333 and 1600 total maximum memory size is 32 GB Perform the following steps to install a memory module to the motherboard 1 Press the retaining clips outwards 3 Insert the memory module completely until the retaining clips at both ends lock up and the memory module is seated in place Note 1 Do not change any of the DDR3 DIMM parameters in BIOS setup without acquiring technical information in advance 2 Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or the optional boards Before starting these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly 20 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 2 5 Jumper and Connector List 2 5 1 Jumper List You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setti
31. st Before you begin installing the single board make sure that the following materials are included in the package 1x EAX Q77 ATX Motherboard 1x CD ROM contains OS drivers QIG User s Manual 2x COM cable 2x SATA cable 1x I O shield If any of the above items is damaged missing contact your retailer EAX Q77 Users Manual 7 EAX Q77 User s Manual 1 3 Document Amendment History Revision Dae Comment October 2012 Initial Release 28 December 2013 Update 1 Panel Item March 2014 Update Setting Jumpers 4 Connectors This manual describes the Avalue Technology EAX Q77 Single Board We have tried to include as much information as possible but have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References unless proven to be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board We strongly recommend that you read this manual carefully before attempting to install the 77 series or change the standard configurations Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual it is recommend to contact your supplier for guidance for any queries and concern Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that may make booting impossible this should happen clear the CMOS settings see the description of the Jumper Seitings for details If you any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manua
32. tion of computations Limit CPUID Maximum Enables or disables limitation of maximum CPUID Intel Virtualization Technology Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology which utilizes the additional hardware capabilities Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enables or disables prefetching of adjacent cache lines 50 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual Primary Plane Current Value oets the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the primary plane Secondary Plane Current Sets the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the Value secondary plane EAX Q77 Users Manual 51 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 6 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu to view and configure SATA devices Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Hegatrends Inc SATA Controller ts Enabled Native Mode DELE 1 4 SATA Controller s Enables or disables Serial ATA controller oets the IDE mode to Legacy or Native 52 EAX Q77 User s Manual EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 7 Intel Rapid Start Technology Use the Intel Rapid Start Technology menu to enable or disable this feature The Intel Rapid Start Technology enables the system to get up and run faster from the deepest sleep saving time and power consumption Aptio Setup Utility Copyright 2012 American Megatrends Inc EAX Q77 Users Manual 53 EAX Q77 User s Manual 3 5 2 8
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