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1. 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 Lt ER CEILI TTI IIIT 10500 yon CEE LCL LOL ECTS CE RON CET ETS CEDIEL ICI ECC CET ET ET 28908 OPDOUDUBDDOUSDOGDGODODDOGSHE o mesi BRE E ko A E AA o e TYTI LETI FP AUDIO1 POT LLLLELI LETETI LED DEDE DC IDE CE OG CELLULE TOR LORIE L ET LITLI KILI AAA I HE 10 LINE2 JD 9 LINE2L E iB 8 NC 7 SENSEB ES s BJ R i 6 MIC2 JD 5 LINE2R e se s fni o Hi 4 3 3 3 MIC2R my E 18 N 2 GND 1 MIC2L Amas o t en EEN Ea oo Mu L mme Co TARRRRRRRAR Kn MEE a ili i DEL OO OT TOTO OO CCC OT CLORO OO O OO O OO OOOO OOOO PA A LL 9 SSS OOOO OOO OO O OOOO OO OO CO OOOO OOO SS RERSERRRERERPRERTERESESESRERETESTERETESRERS EIR rmm HT ee er Ge 00080000 ES 8 are 100000000000 EL 00000000000000 GM fees eus 500005 TE For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature we recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability y Bi D TE TT sbaoco 6000000000000 000000000000 apen PH LI III T T EE T T T ee ee I manae SOPA A CO I mI ob Ce OO co Oh D Qi 2030 rp 60006 ee sOGUOUBDDGDODODODRDODOSES Amm tan Ex LLO D
2. 16 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 1 3Motherboard Overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 3 1 Placement Direction When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 3 2 Screw Holes Place four 4 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the N motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis SS mm 090 00 8 CHE 8 UM enn OTC ETEN af 11 oo sou so ou mm e 28 O0 O0 Ao 7 c soso SS gt 2008 pp 8008 090020900 eng 090000900 200000000000 00000000000000 9900 99200 ONO OO OO f meee BC87Q User s Manual 17 BC87Q User s Manual 1 3 3 Motherboard Layout PCIEX4 1 PCI2 PCIEX16 1 AUDIO1 LAN1 USB12 DP1 KBMS1 PCI3 PCIEX1 2 PCI3 PCIEX1 Lanz USB56 DVI VGA H _ 2 o a Im BR l 8 gt Du Fe ae sonas d CH 2 litres ang
3. oo de B d gt MH t 8 m L JD pee anman N HI heng 8 Di 000 490090000 059 090000200 e SS mm E it B00000000000 00000000000000 1 6 2 3 PCI Express x 1 slot This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 slots that complies with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows an expansion card installed on the PCI Express x 1 slot d XX v HH ee EEO fammi 0 10 LE Jo Yo soccer 0000 He 090000000000000000000000 2000 0000000000000000000000002 RARAS 0000 0000000000000000 20000 900000009000000900000000002 PI soo es pags 500000000000 S OooooooooooooO0 d f ze 1 6 2 4 PCI slot This motherboard supports one PCI slot that complies with the PCI specifications The following figure shows a audio card installed on the PCI slot BC87Q Users Manual 31 BC87Q User s Manual M008 mm 0008 2 0800 00 00 z 3 D I n E 1 z e ose Sa GI SS gt ap tons gt gt gt ZEIT EE PR LEE TE LL EL IIS p POOH OEOSE SESE OSES SEEEOESE T 9949090900400208090090209020002002022220 9 J ER oo anwo Oh avtwo asaz anaes anne gt m ey ec 1 7 Jumpers 1 7 1 Clear CMOS JCMOS1 This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time an
4. 1 PCl e x16 Slot PCIEX4 1 PCl e x4 Slot PCIEX1 1 2 PCl e x1 Slot PCI1 3 PCI Slot N O O 18 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual Label Function Note Page JCMOS1 Load CMOS Default 3 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 32 PSON1 AT ATX Power Select 3 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 33 JSETCOM1 COM1 RS232 RS422 RS485 9x2 header pitch 2 00mm 34 Select JCOMPWR1 5 COM1 5 RI 5V 12V Select 3 x 2 header pitch 2 00mm 35 Rear Panel Connector Label Function Note Page DP1 Display Port Connector x 2 39 36 DVI VGA1 VGA Connector D sub 15 pin female 35 36 DVI Connector Dual Link DVI D 24 pins LAN1 USB12 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector x 1 35 36 USB Connector x 2 LAN2 USB56 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector x 1 35 36 USB Connector x 2 AUDIO1 Line in Port Line out Port 5 1 Channel Audio I O 3 jacks 35 36 Microphone Port Label Function Note Page EATXPWR 1 ATX Power Connector 12 x 2 connector 38 36 SYS FAN2 System Fan Connector 4 x 1 wafer pitch 2 54mm COM 1 5 Serial Port Connector 1 5 5 x 2 wafer pitch 2 0mm 39 0 JAMP1 Amplifier Connector 4 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 41 SATA1 6 Serial ATA Connectors 1 4 7 pin header 42 USB34 78 910 1 USB 2 0 Connector 5 x 2 wafer pitch 2 54mm 43 112 1314 BC87Q Users Manual 19 BC87Q User s Manual RAID LED1 RAID LED header 3 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 44 PC OK1 PC OK LED header 2 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 44 1 4 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mou
5. Auto Use this item to select an optional setting for Super lO device Configuration Options Auto I O2378h IRQ 7 IO2378h IRQ 6 7 9 11 12 I O2278h IRQ 6 7 9 11 12 e Device Mode STD Printer Mode Use this item to change the Printer Port mode Configuration Options STD Printer Mode SPP Mode EPP 1 9 and SPP Mode EPP 1 7 and SPP Mode ECP Mode ECP Mode and EPP 1 9 Mode ECP Mode and EPP 1 7 Mode BC87Q User s Manual 67 BC87Q User s Manual e Chassis Opened Warning Disabled Select whether to enable Chassis Intrusion Detection Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 9 7 WatchDog Configuration fptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc i wb Filet Ii KT L HatchDogz Count Mode Second A ight C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e WatchDog Count Mode Second s Mode Select Watch Dog Count Mode Configuration options Second s Mode Minute s Mode e WatchDog TimeOut Value 0 Timer will start to count from end of POST 00 Timeout Disable e GPIO Group Control Disabled Configure the digital GPIO pins Configuration options Disabled Enabled 68 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 10 H W Monitor e PC Health Status Display system health status ptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Bdvanc 20 T r smart Fan EE version 2 15 1236 Copyrigh BC87Q User s Manual 69 BC87Q User s Manu
6. Ban bet Ka vi vous m s 560060 eg Mind BE O cesse O T asuni Or 0 FP AUDIO Oun An an LI ssl ss ss D LB IK gt pis LI ss Si p uu Ei BHO i NN GH 9 H Ze LH k ssd LH ss pisa lU SYS_FAN1 ess EH HE af Sosa ats ATX12V1 ER Ze ZE Ze afon HI BH E Ze 222 i o l CH 252 dE ofa ait a ago si e TH eto refe 203 ki Zei edo GH JDIO FLOS H Ze ef Sep Ch 929 iii es Ze FE RE EE 52 CH i So FEN es 999 Sr si HE Si Ns i Sa HE Hz 222 tH a Tei Bi Bi IN E COM5 HE Bgo HE ses Ss Sr LGA1150 jw e EE 5 4 Bei 22 one HEE a 255 mn Pe in a sis zi JCOMPWR5 000 HE TE LPT2 coM4 Rs J COMPWR4 o ep COM3 5 3 fal CPU FAN J COMPWR Beba Le S m 3 E One u D MM Al comes SI e A yy e NEL Si Cu DIMM A2 JCOMPWR2 ES P si m NM INES Y AA O ATT I D c Cl o pan LC CH d RCE CCE EL EE LEE ETS ES j DI MM B1 COMI SES E ss e a SW sa rrr e AE eet kr CAE AAA TT CLA ke jsercow EEE ESE ESE 33 ee ee a DI MM B2 J COMPWR1 km N Rig gw e e kai Si Jo D 100000000000 9 Te duong ag oe eg k n Alo elt F_PANEL1 gt 33 ui AAA Is Fi E 9009997 pe Le Ri IN pa TE meos LP JCMOS1 EATXPWR1 PC OK1 RAID LED1 SYS FAN2 1 3 4 Layout Content List Slots amp socket Label Function LGA1155 LGA1150 socket DIMM_A1 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slot A1 DIMM A2 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slot A2 NIN IN OO O O DIMM B1 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slot B1 DIMM B2 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slot B2 PCIEX16
7. FAN DM C 3 FANCPUDEC 1 2 M12 1 GAD se 000 8003 gop 0205 UP enn c T UP li 0090020909 090020909 an anto anto anm se ses SS connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors A Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan 1 4 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 24 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard B A 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard BC87Q User s Manual 25 BC87Q User s Manual 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to J ensure correct orientation when reinstalling 1 5 System Memory 1 5 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 240 pin Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240 pin footprint compared to the 240 pin DDR2 DIMM DDR3 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets A bee eei i erei LA R9e
8. LED GPIO2 2 00 1 3 LED GPIO3 4 GND gt Pe hdi di dus a kai 200000000 650606 ao mmu an o ES um T 85 ER um ess KE Ah LI Att de d KE NA dd NC o bey KEN eni eri es en MALLA LILLO AAC CELLET I Mee LUCE CENT E 1 LELLENELE IT CS ETIETIZTITITETIETIITITITITIT TEI ep TE Eee TEE TEST TEETEE TT EIK MUS onp I CET 6060000000000 0D0000000000000 Gp pet SS prete CAI i Qm garh er O Sief EN osnon LIII 656090 Co d y ta LI ss EI e a L Chen TP BH Sie aie REE HE RAID_LED1 2232 Bes 1 1 3 3V 33 Boo 2 SDATAOUT1 s ooo 3 SDATAOUT2 4 4 GND 5 SCLOCK 6 SLOD pM IE ri eo ES LE EK oa LI 6000000000060 QooooooooooooQ e sess ES MI 00000209 Tr 44 BC87Q User s Manual This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 45 BC87Q User s Manual Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup
9. NumLock State On Select the keyboard NumLock state Configuration options On Off e Quiet Boot Disabled Enables or disables Quiet Boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Boot mode select LEGACY Select boot mode LEGACY UEFI Configuration options LEGACY UEFI BC87Q User s Manual 87 BC87Q User s Manual 2 Security Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advance AAA security EEC administrator Passuord laser Pas snore A right C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e Administrator Password Set setup Administrator Password o User Password Set User Password 88 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 8Save amp Exit Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc p ka ar VU ET m Catt Save Changes and Exit iscara bLiahees and ELT e Save changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes e Discard changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving the changes e Save changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes e Load Optimized Defaults Restore Load default values for all the setup option BC87Q User s Manual 89
10. TELE Gale ae te LEF 1 version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Serial Port 2 Configuration e Serial Port Enable Enable or Disable Serial Port Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Device Setting IO 3E8h IRQ 5 e Change Setting Auto Select an optimal setting for Super IO device Configuration options Auto IOZ3E8h IRQ 5 IO 3F 8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2F8h IRQ 5 10 IO 3ES8h IRQ 5 10 IO ZES8h IRQ 5 10 BC87Q Users Manual 63 BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 9 3 Serial Port 3 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends B Advanced B T Enable a Serial Port LE E 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port 3 Configuration e Serial Port Enable Enable or Disable Serial Port Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Device Setting IO 2E8h IRQ 5 e Change Setting Auto Select an optimal setting for Super lO device Configuration options Auto IO 2E8h IRQ 5 IO23F8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2F8h IRQ 5 10 IO 3E8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2E8h IRQ 5 10 64 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 9 4 Serial Port 4 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 Rptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc A oda an Serial Port version 2 15 1235 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Serial Port 4 Configuration e Se
11. applications DirectX amp 11 1 amp Open GL 3 2 let you enjoy awesome graphics performance stunning 3D visual effect and dynamic interactivity Memory support integrated low voltage DDR3 memory controller Operating system support Microsoft 14 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual WindRiver Redhat Novell Green Hills QNX LinuxWorks 1 1 3 Key Architecture Features e Supports Intel LGA 1150 CPU the 4th Generation Intel Core i3 i5 i7 desktop processors 22nm monolithic die Integrated Gfx Intel HD Graphics 4600 GT2 amp memory controller 4 amp 2 Cores up to 6MB LLC HW accelerated video CODECs Compatible with high speed DDR3 1600 PCle CPU Gen 3 0 8GT s up to 20 lanes 4 ctls TDP 35W 45W Low Power 65W 95W Scalable e Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 More efficient power sharing between CPU and Graphics e Intel Hyper Threading Technology e Intel Advanced Vector Extensions Intel AVX eTransactional Synchronization Extensions TSX Integrated Display Interfaces Dual Independent Display Support DVI D Analog VGA e Intel HD Graphics 4600 DirectX 11 1 Improved realism for DX 3D applications Improved rendering OpenGL 3 2 Improved realism for OGL 3D based application UVD Unified Video Decoder 2 01 Hardware decode of most common HD codecs MPEG 2 H 264 AVC MPEG 4 and VC 1 Supports ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology2 e Intel Quick Sync Video Enable
12. bite eso E sses pos GE fics Hi HU HH i LJ e Seef HH g Hi OH ki Dio Bos Ses re ii HH 33 es dE EH 1 SIO GPIO8 2 SIO GPIOO 225 ti 58 225 2312 3 SIO GPIO9 4 SIO GPIO1 ate ti SS HH ats 5 SIO GPIO10 5 SIO GPIO2 s A si Si IS EH 7 SIO GPIO11 7 SIO GPIO3 ES pes d sa Esta SG 9 SIO GPIO12 9 SIO GPIO4 w f t H esa Has HEH 11 SIO_GPIO13 11 SIO_GPIO5 pees si Te Fri uH 13 SIO GPIO14 13 SIO GPIO6 que si zi 15 SIO GPIO15 15 SIO GPIO7 BE SC ro 17 SMB CLK RESUME 17 SMB DATA RESUME 19 GND 19 5V SS B Pi ES mu Eds 100000000000 s QooooooooooooO LT TP Ba Zeie 38 sosa E es 2303 Ze Zeie i fi El Ze HH E LPT2 es sess Si 33 182 ii 1 LPT STB 2 LPT_AFD ge 2323 i 3 LPT PDO 4 LPT ERR HR E a tt 5 LPT PD1 6 LPT_INIT Gi 592 ki 7 LPT PD2 8 LPT SLIN s A LR E 9 LPT_PD3 10 GND 3 253 T 11 LPT PD4 12 GND pes HH E 13 LPT_PD5 14 GND a p d 15 LPT PD6 16 GND n E 17 LPT_PD7 18 GND F o 19 LPT ACK 20 GND ES 21 LPT BUSY 22 GND ES 23 LPT_PE 24 GND 25 LPT SLCT 26 NC A kon co ca muss n 1 IDE LE E CC wen e E al LE g gs ut D d o 1 pes WE m L ENTERRAR TENITITT O AAA CA EEE e e ke e e e e e AAA L ko L L EE LEE L III 00200500 000900500 1000000000000 00000000000000 E pes CPE x DP assess 40 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 1 8 8 Audio Mic In 8 Line Out Connector FP AUDIO1
13. program you can change the configuration of your computer in the future For example you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctrl Alt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys s e The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most V conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults from the BIOS menu screen e The BIOS setup screens
14. 4606000 a n rer pei 06606004 FH PTT NL TE TE mno BRR RRRRRA LI BE LETI LI EH LL bees oo HEAD Le nn III ORO LELLI LE II AAA AAA IIA LIT HooocoocooooO QOooooooooooooO0 ya j at rem Dou een 000000000000 QooooooooooooQ Q pa 000000 0606065505 GND Chassis signal RS232 Default BC87Q User s Manual 1 7 5 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 Ring ln 12V 5V Select JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2 JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWRA JCOMPWR5 Pe Ring Default HS f De E SS go i f gets Si Hu EH DAT Mi g A HATH es H 12V 3 Bs HH ERR BS Ri j BH DO D000006000000 00000000000000 1 8 Connectors 1 8 1 Rear panel connectors Description es Funcion Mouse The port is for a PS 2 mouse Connector ERE S VGA Video Port The ERU CERE pin Connector BC87Q User s Manual 35 BC87Q User s Manual This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED Indications ACT Link LED Speed LED LAN1 Gigabit LAN LAN2 RJ 45 Connectors MED ve OFF No link OFF 10Mbps m e en Orange Linked Orange 100Mbps ka Te Blinking Data activity Green 1Gbps ud A en AUDIO Line in port This port connects a tape CD DVD player or Light blue other audio sources 7 AUDIO Line out port This port connect
15. BC87Q Intel Q87 with Core 7 i5 i3 ATX Motherboard User s Manual Fen Ver 1 1 BC87Q User s Manual a IPrOQUC ERIN tel EIE Od 14 1 2 BETORE YOU Proceed innata 16 1 3 Motherboard EIERE dee ee 17 To Placement DICO SR M 17 OS OW AO SE DU M DUE an di IUE E 17 li Motherboard VO Usas tette ds d rubet us aou dl tails Sets ate comu Covet bad MU R MPH ODE 18 1 34 Layout Coment Lists o 18 14 Central Processing Unit GRU cir 20 TA TSt Me GP LI use 21 1 4 2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan 23 tS ystem MEMO Volcano 26 To KOVSIE A PP RE a 26 19 2 MEMO CGONHIQUAION cm aay 2f 12949 Stalling a DDRS DIN TTE 27 1 52 36 movilig a RI RS A 29 1 6 Expansion Gard PN 29 1 6 1 Installing an Expansion Cas posi piba 30 1 6 2 Configuring an Exparsi n Gard ovrt E E a e xsv ane e 30 oM e az X TO SIOU sivik id ata ak t 30 162 2POlEXDrESS XA e renren AEE ENEAN a Ea EEA a TEA aa 30 1 0 9 POP EXDIGSS X LSO ia 31 ASA Wt 31 L7 Inv ee m 32 Tet Clear CMOS IE ey 32 1 7 2 AT ATX Power Mode Select DGONT 33 1 7 3 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCASE1 34 1 7 4 COM1 RS232 RS422 RS485 Select JSETCOMT 34 1 7 5 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 Ring In 12V 5V Select JCOMPWRI JCOMPWR2 JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWR4 JCOMDWERD 35 ko GONMEC LON E 35 1 8 1 fear panel eene 35 1 8 2 Fan Connectors CPU FAN1 SYS FAN1 SYS FAN2
16. Enhanced C1 state Enabled Enhanced C1 state BC87Q User s Manual 55 BC87Q User s Manual Configuration options Disabled Enabled e CPU C3 State Support Enabled Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS Configuration options Disabled Enabled e CPU C6 State Support Disabled Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Configuration options Disabled Enabled e CPU C7 State Support Disabled Use this to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS Configuration options Disabled Enabled Note The C6 C7 power state will have a new minimum load spec of 0 05 Amps for the 12V2 rail For customer systems which do not use a PSU that meets Intel s minimum current load specifications Intel strongly suggests to disable the processors C6 C7 power states in your motherboard BIOS When the processor s C6 C7 state is disabled the next lowest power state will be C3 Deep Sleep Mode which should be enabled e Package C State limit AUTO Package C State limit Configuration options CO C 1 C2 C3 C6 C7 C7s AUTO e intel TXT LT Support Disabled Enable or disable Intel TXT LT support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 56 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 5 SATA Configuration pt in Setup Utility Copyright Ci 2012 American Megatrends Inc d F adva Ce II SATA Controller is CELOF A 5 1236 Copyright Ci 2012 American Megat
17. Megatrends Inc 7 Enabled ight C 2012 American Megzatrends Inc e VT d Disable Set VT d Enable or Disable Configuration options Disabled Enabled 82 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 2 1 Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Enn i Ji et Primary Display AUTO El D A ight C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e Primary Display Auto Select which of IGFX PEG PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or select SG for Switchable Gfx Configuration options AUTO IGFX PEG e Internal Graphics Auto Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled e DVMT Pre Allocated 32M Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allocated Fixed graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device Configuration options 32M 512M e DVMT Total Gfx Mem 256M Select DVMT 5 0 total graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device Configuration options 128M 256M MA X BC87Q Users Manual 83 BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 2 1 1 LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc ER n TR Primary IGFX Soot Display BIOS Default pp m j EN Fu me mm omo m det Kei mi en m det pm ll yo L ole American Megatrenos e Primary IGFX Boot Display VBIOS Default Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST Configuration options VBIOS Default C
18. RT Display Port1 DVI D Display Port2 84 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 2 2 NB PCle Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc nhi p AUTO CL 2012 American Megatrends Inc e PEGO Gen X Auto Configure PEGO Gen1 Gen3 Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 e Enable PEG Auto To enable Disable the PEG slot Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled e Detect Non Compliance Device Disabled Detect Non Compliance PCI Express Device in PEG Configuration options Disabled Enabled e PEG1 ASPM Disabled Control ASPM support for the PEG Device This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM LOs ASPM L1 ASPM LOsL 1 BC87Q User s Manual 85 BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 2 3 Memory Information Display Memory Information Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc C 2012 American Kesatrends Inc 86 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 6 Boot Boot Configuration ptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Hegatrends Boot security Save amp Exit Setup Prompt Timenut Ea hliiml apt C atue LILILT t JL EPI TIL ILLE a HB cd version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e Setup Prompt Timeout 1 Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key 65535 OxFFFF means indefinite waiting e Bootup
19. SS HEN NI 29090009 000900909 LE 8 8888 8883 600000000000 0D0000000000000 _ A GP Rei seas age y LII 6000605 42 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual right angle side V4 Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to pa SATA device Or you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with large graphics cards 1 8 12 Front USB Headers USB34 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the optional USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Pr ra a B Hi HH fy P 53 s 333 sit k s ai ala FH S Hu BHO EN USB SC psss ci EH 523 Ho HH En 533 Essa pesa SN 00 2 1 USB 5V 2 usB 5V FH Hr 3 HH OO 3 UsB 4 USB SS 5i Nn EH OO 5USB amp USB a k Al M OO 7 GND 8 GND 3 B esa E O 9 NC 6 S E qu p da E e 0 S S de s 2 y a KEE fes 0o MEDII ou Kaes SS anm 5 6 6 00000 DoooooooooooocLl BO esos D BC87Q User s Manual 43 BC87Q User s Manual 1 8 13 PC OK Connector PC OK1 aas HI LELET T 6665 PC OK1 1 LED GPIO1 og 2
20. T99999999999999999 ses o QUELLE LE ZE KL 2 Mit 000000900000000000090009 83 wes Cim te e o e 500000000000 H 00000000000000 Ce mont esses esses LI OD awwo deo 240 Pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 26 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual Channel Socket DIMMA1 Channel A DIMMA2 DIMMB1 Channel B DIMMB2 1 5 2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered ECC or non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section IF you installed four 1GB memory modules the system may detect less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions This limitation applies to Windows XP 32 bit version operating system since it does not support PAE Physical Address Extension mode IF you install Windows XP 32 bit version operating system we recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory For dual channel configuration the total size of memory module s installed per channel must be the same for better performance DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 When using one DDR3 DIMM module install into DIMMB1 slot only When using two DDR3 DIMM modules install into DIMMA1 and DIMMB 1 slots only Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Refer to the memory Qualifi
21. a AA a Sn ed a nk a 12 2 4 12 Intel RC Driver Version Detail 3 2 9 CUMS OU tS 74 2 9 Re E e COMMUNAL OM EE ST TT E E 75 2 5 2 System Agent SA Configuration sisi 02 EE ie GE 87 2 GEHEIERT 88 20 SWE AE RS 89 BC87Q Users Manual 3 BC87Q User s Manual Safety Information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are
22. a phrase Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lf you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt D gt Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos i filename afudos iP5P800VM ROM BC87Q User s Manual Packing List Before you begin installing your single board please make sure that the following materials have been shipped e 1xBC8 Q ATX Main board e 2xCOM cable e 2x SATA cable e 1xl 0 Shield If any of the above items is damaged or missing please contact your retailer Revision History BC87Q Users Manual 7 BC87Q User s Manual Revision Revision History Date V 1 0 First release version 2013 08 20 V 1 1 Remove Manual from Packing List 2013 10 15 Specifications Summary 8 BC87Q User s Manual Features Chipset Display Expansion Rear I O BC87Q User s Manual Socket LGA1150 supports Core 17 15 13 CPU Intel Q87 4 DIMM Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600 MHz Intel amp GMA HD 4600 GT2 DVMT Support up to 1 7GB Memory Realtek amp ALC892 5 1 with Multiple Streaming HD Audio Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet controller Intel 1217 Gigabit Ethernet controlle
23. al 2 4 10 1 Smart Fan Apt io Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc L KAL f Enabled AL C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e Smart Fan Function Enable Smart Fan Function enable disable Configuration options Disabled Enabled 70 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 10 2 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Smart Fan Mode configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Disabled IFTESAN lee C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e SYS Smart Fan1 Target Disabled SYS Smart Fan1 Target Temperature Configuration options Disabled 40 C 45 C 50 C 55 C 60 C 65 C 70 C e SYS Smart Fan2 Target Disabled SYS Smart Fan2 Target Temperature Configuration options Disabled 40 C 45 C 50 C 55 C 60 C 65 C 70 C e CPU Smart Fan Target Disabled CPU Smart Fan Target Temperature Configuration options Disabled 40 C 45 C 50 C 55 C 60 C 65 C 70 C BC87Q Users Manual 71 BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 11 Option ROM Policy Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc m advanced Launch storage DpROUM policy Legacy oniu K ki Lt right C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e Launch Storage OpROM Legacy only Enable or Disable Boot Option For Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM Configuration options Do not launch UEFI only Legacy only e Other PCI Device ROM p
24. board bo ar 4 ki pog Pw O pum Q0 xr xt ir ai mmm in fi TE i mai T m n m n m Hi E Hi a n E BE Ela Su D E B s m HI FR BB fi T AN HH ER E eL a HU Je E LJ 33 JH gH di au um E mE D M kee Before installing the CPU make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab Retention tab Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU 3 Lift the Load lever with your thumb and forefinger to around 180 angle A then pull the BC87Q Users Manual 21 BC87Q User s Manual PnP cap from the CPU socket to remove B L i F i i E up m I E A d as a i A x Ta P T D rmt e L FA s ep 3 p TS A L i E pann z d 4 pu our a 4 Position the CPU over the socket making sure that the gold triangle is on the top left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch CPU notch Gold triangle The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU 0 into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU 22 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 1 4 2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan Intel Core i7 i5 i3 LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimu
25. d system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which includes system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 3 e Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Remove the onboard battery Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Re install the battery Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data A 32 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual Normal Default B gt coocoo d 500000 o Fell 0000 yo e yo 0000 e 0000000000 e DE LJ L L Clear CMOS B S gt 9908 een HIE 000 x ng 8 mmus sum Oyo 2000 0 fT9T tt99tt99t9 t9t9 9999 EEE ETETETT E LEE EL T E T E TEETE T EE EE TET T E Y E E 2 2 1 rer lo COLLE LEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE ZE EE Oeste aoa aia a d IIIIIIIII sere IITIIIIIIILI ERO 9999999099009909090909009000099 9 RS Lus gg mm 500000000000 00000000000000 yA mape geo You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings t
26. ed Vendors List on the next page for details Due to CPU limitation DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard 1 5 3 Installing a DDR3 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 motherboard and the components 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Alig3n a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket BC87Q User s Manual 27 BC87Q User s Manual DDR3 DIMM notch ds ET SI gres q Unlocked retaining clip 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated rt Lit IT trr Ar TT A A rrr s ER B ss Life IIT Y IB Eye Inr En Locked retaining clip e A DDR3 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one NR direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the ih DIMM e The DDR3 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs DO NOT install DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM socket Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs AN or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 28 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pulling the retaining clips outward 2 Al
27. eecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 36 TOS System Pansi F PANEL a iti bieio eiat aont Da A na 37 1 8 4 ATX power connectors EATXPWR1 24 Pin ATX12V1 4 pin 38 1 8 5 Serial Port connectors COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM 39 126 6 Digital lO Connector DIO T aa Ee 40 1 0 PARALLEL PORT Contector A A EE 40 1 8 8 Audio Mic In amp Line Out Connector FP AUDIO 41 1 0 9 Amplitier Connector JAMP RE 41 1 8 10 LAN LED Header dE ED 1 RE 42 2 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 1 8 11 Serial ATA Connector SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 42 1 8 12 Front USB Headers USB34 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 43 1 9 19 PC OK Connector PO OKT WEE 44 1 8 14 RAID LED Connector RAID LED 44 2 BIOS Setup Program sins ia 46 2 11 Legend BONES UNT TE 47 VA ANI A AA VI SA OR 47 AA RE E a ka Sinisa na a dui aa 47 2 2 BIOS Men SCreG i ii 47 2 37 MAIN SCD SR 48 24 Advanced BIOS SETUP EE 50 24 1 Gl OUDSVSIEITI SEN AA o PA 51 2 4 2 AGS dn ds 52 ZAS VPUSTOO esit E E m TET o3 2 PEASE CON UA WEE 54 ZAS ALAS ORO AO ES desine ci biet a ENDO E Manes 57 24 0T Craze WV CONIQUrATION sd ases veto a nude e sce ba Eee uut 58 ZA TAMT CON IU WO Ms vi debat daki dre cest ne ou ete ae 59 2 40 USB GONNQUFA NON ss orae RTS A a De pas ai otan kai 60 241 9 S per IO CGONNMOUNA e EE 61 2 419 TAIN MONIO ai tei datos na A M Seti te eee ated 69 2 ASI OBDUON ROM ONCY me sni
28. el E PANEL1 This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard 3 eee e eee F PANEL1 9 NC Q 8 GND 7 SRST o 6 PANSWIN 5 GND o o 4 SUPLED1 3 SATA LEDs 1 2 as DUAL 4 HDD LED CL ses E ES st e s st 999906 09099 090 oooo 2 mo asm w99909990900009090090990907 990090090090090909909099900909 3 ANA 1000 2522009029090 60000002200002 LELLLLLLLLLL11L1111L111111 111111 11211 1 YAA A ALLA oeeo 600000004 0000000000000 0 966 800006050000000000605000008 00099990999 00000902000 0 99909999909999999990900999909 6 0290060000000000602200008 3 Que 0 s ttir LALLALEREERELELERLLELELELRERELE PTT gom MIS wo o L o esoo 10 nn 99999 99999 9999999 999995999999 9 9 9 99 0 VE CC Bt g 000000000000 9 QCoooooooooooonu id e eoce BC87Q Users Manual 37 BC87Q User s Manual ATX Power Button Soft off Button Pin 6 8 This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch and holding it for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset Button Pin 5 7 This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot wit
29. hout turning off the system power Power LED Pin 2 4 This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Pin 1 3 This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD 1 8 4 ATX power connectors EATXPWR1 24 Pin ATX12V1 4 pin The connector is 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 completely fit AT II 1008 poy P004 ITE oooi ES pt ponn 2 M008 TT CH E e e Wi a e E i e e e H E s A Es m L 00 ie MOODEOANB eng 000000000 sous sue Se Sei CLLLI CELL S an 0 P0000000000000000000 cd 000000000000000000000000 O00 6060000606000000000000000000 ATX12V1 1 cno the Y cmo 12V iai 12V EATXPWR1 Jy 5 hu Power OK 12V JW GND GHD GHD 5V5B UOUU UOC nnnmannmnnmU L Ii sV GND GND GMD 5y V PS OM GND SV W TTT l Li open anan fence METT 38 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual e Use of a PSU with a highe
30. ical amp Environmental Power Type AT ATX TTM TEA 0 60 C 32 140 F Operating Humidity 096 9090 relative humidity non condensing Size L x W 12 x 9 6 304 8 mm x 243 84 mm Weight 1 32 Ibs 0 6 Kg Specifications are subject to change without notice BC87Q Users Manual 11 BC87Q User s Manual Block Diagram ret oe dete Haswell Socket LGA1150 Di Port Display Port KS DVD A5M1442 KS i DDR3 DDR3L 1 5V 4 DIMM E 1600MHz erem FP Audio Header fi A NI Intel I217V D Sub p oem y az A intemal Ust 22 x19 FUSE TU Rear USO Lert KOSEST Y Fintek B1216AD RS232 422 485 1 LE RS232 4 12 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports Product Introduction BC87Q Users Manual 13 BC87Q User s Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Product highlights 1 1 1 Product Overview Supports latest Intel LGA 1150 CPU socket interface processor the 4th Generation Intel Core 17 15 13 Haswell desktop processors which are built on 22 nm technologies to provide smart performance and responsiveness on executing tasks It combines the CPU and GPU to offer fantastic HD media and graphics especiallyon 3D gaming experience Doubles the bandwidth of your system memory up to 16GB s and pumps up the system performance at lower powe
31. ign a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 1 5 4 Removing a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips downward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket V4 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining E clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 1 6 Expansion Card In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing damage motherboard components BC87Q Users Manual 29 BC87Q User s Manual 1 6 1 Installing an Expansion Card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 6 2 Configuring an Expan
32. left frame of the screen such as Chipset configuration to go to the sub menu for that item You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow keys All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below The sub menus are described on the following pages gum ml Riptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends EI Advanced Chipset Boot security Save amp Exit T Im Fa Tryp Tu T EAM L ck US el iprimized Dertau Lt m J GN GE 1 version 2 15 1236 zt American Megatrends Inc ai Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu Fi y items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction 50 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 1 PCI Subsystem Setting The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Adva Men PEI Latency Timer 32 PCI Bus Clocks version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e PCI Bus Driver Version Displays the information of PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Common Settings e PCI Latency Timer Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register Configurati
33. m thermal condition and performance e Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly e When you buy a boxed Intel Core i7 i5 i3 LGA1150 processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink A assembly lf you buy a CPU separately make sure that you use only Intel amp certified multi directional heatsink and fan e Your Intel Core i7 i5 i3 LGA1150 processor LGA1150 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly E du m To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard Narrow end of the groove Fastener Motherboard hole AN Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is an closest to the CPU fan connector e Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown with the narrow groove directed outward BC87Q Users Manual 23 BC87Q User s Manual 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place A B B A 3 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU FAN CPU FAN 1 CPU FAN 4
34. n will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications Configuration options Enabled Disabled Auto 60 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 9 Super lO Configuration oystem Super IO Chip Parameters fiptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc HUN ar E an lal Port 1 Configuration 1 Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 012 American Megatrends Inc BC87Q Users Manual 61 BC87Q User s Manual Super IO Configuration NCT6776 Super IO Chip NCT6776F 2 4 9 1 Serial Port 1 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Hegatrends Inc e Serial Port Enable Enable or Disable Serial Port Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Device Setting IO 3F8h IRQ 4 e Change Setting Auto Select an optimal setting for Super IO device Configuration options Auto IOZ3F8h IRQ 4 I0 3F8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 IO22F8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 IOZSE8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 62 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual F81216 Second Super IO Chip Fintek F81216 2 4 9 2 Serial Port 2 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 A HO ptio Setup Utility Copyright Ci 2012 American Megatrends Inc SC serial Port L E a Di ep ig SE
35. not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products 4 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual Safety Declaration This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts e Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports his chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes de
36. nt LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel amp Core j7 j5 i3 processor in the 1150 land package o o E A o o o Your boxed Intel Core i7 15 i3 LGA1150 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter Upon purchase of the motherboard make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket pins motherboard components BCM will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard BCM will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap Install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you install motherboard to the chassis If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make D sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly 20 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 1 4 1 Installing the CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the mother
37. o default values 1 7 2 AT ATX Power Mode Select PSON1 This jumper allows you to select ATX Mode or AT mode Ce a ECT E ATX mode Default 2 ple H esa Zeie i 33 se HE BHO HU ji H wie 292 sie HH eo Ha Ho NN BE HH HH OH Hag VIE ii HE BS pi KO E HE Si HS d Hi H Lota 2 B oH El m E ES P Bi m RE AT Mode zz P Er 4 B8 F E Ce je oO jg oe ia ki d si E Ga 2 s Pus lo AAA 0 S588 OS js j EN r ut 10 MOLL INC so CAE LULU TT 1 mes 1 Y d CH e e PN e gel se d ail 000000000000 88 l s 312 200 00000000000000 ken BC87Q Users Manual 33 BC87Q User s Manual 1 7 3 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCASE1 34 BC87Q User s Manual mg Lt Se CELL eec 8 8 Can BN Cum ES LLLI oa wes Fr ji i j ul TT i Dial VENDUE SUSSUSUSSUSSUSSONUSUSEUS PSS manos AAA TE E m 8008 SS es EH A d ar a LIII G epe LIII 5600005 2000 605005 L KE II ELLE E Loe LIII aam ooo 00000 gon E anwo ao 101 F teet ana a z CITI TEC rrr TY SPSS FSCS OLEO ETOT BUDGUSUDOGDOSUSGUSE Late a pi ky AT m e AF i rh v on nh r v da 65050 KEE PT ETT 0600500600 000000000 6060000000006 6050000050000 KEK TET
38. on options 32 PCI Bus Clocks 64 PCI Bus Clocks 96 PCI Bus Clocks 128 PCI Bus Clocks 160 PCI Bus Clocks 192 PCI Bus Clocks 224 PCI Bus Clocks 248 PCI Bus Clocks BC87Q Users Manual 51 BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 2 ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Bdvanc ar ACPI Sleep State 53 only Suspend to Anm L on LOUE OCH LLIE Ig mp E Lu sad LE A J ap lien 5 1236 Copuright C 2012 American Hegatrends Inc e ACPI Sleep State S3 suspend to RAM Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter the SUSPEND button is press Configuration options S1 CPU Stop Clock S3 suspend to RAM e S3 Video Repost Disabled Allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options Disabled Enabled e PCI PCIE Wake from S5 Disabled Control PCI PCIE wake up function Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled Enable or disable system wake on alarm even When enabled system will wake upon the hr min sec specified Configuration options Disabled Enabled 52 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 3 Trusted computing Trusted computing TPM settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright Ci 2012 American Megatrends Inc ar er E Device Support 01 ight C 2012 American Mezatrends Inc Configuration e Security Device Support Disabled Enable
39. onfiguration options Disabled Enabled e ASPM Support Disabled Set the ASPM Level1 Force LOs Force all links to LOs State AUTO BIOS auto configure Disabled Disables ASPM Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 AUTO e PCle Speed Auto Select PCI Express port speed Configuration options AUTO Gen1 Gen2 e Detect Non Compliance Device Disabled Detect Non Compliance PCI Express Device If enable it will take more time at POST time Configuration options Disabled Enabled BC87Q User s Manual 79 BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 1 2 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright DC 2012 American Megatrends Inc at opgeraf 583 0 Support Enabied 1180 A ight C 2012 American Me atrends Inc e USB3 0 Support Enabled Enable Disable USB 3 0 support Configuration options Disabled Enabled e USB ports per port disable cont Disabled Control each of the USB ports 1 14 disabling Configuration options Disabled Enabled 80 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 1 3 PCH Azalia Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends 1236 Copyright C 012 American Me gatrends Inc e Azalia Enabled Control Detection of the Azalia device Configuration options Disabled Enabled BC87Q Users Manual 81 BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 2 System Agent SA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American
40. or disable TPM support Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Current Status Information Displays the TPM status information BC87Q Users Manual 53 BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 4 CPU configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright Ci 2012 American Megatrends Inc sim Huper threading Enabled version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends e CPU configuration Displays the CPU information e Hyper threading Enabled Enabled or disabled Hyper Treading Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores All Select the numbers of cores in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AN It depends on each CPU type 54 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual Apt lo Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc el E um d l Disabled LI Intel TXT LT support Disabled i ight B 2012 American Hegat rends Inc e Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When enable a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled e EIST Enabled Enable or disable speed step Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Turbo Mode Enabled Enable or Disable CPU Turbo Mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled e CPUC States Enabled Enable or Disable CPU C states Configuration options Disabled Enabled e
41. pecify what state to go to when power is re applied after a power failure Configuration options Always Off Always On Last state 76 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual C 2012 American Megatrends Ini 2 5 1 1 PCI Express Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright I Express Root Port 1 exprese Root Part 5 A CH 2012 American Hevatrends Inc BC87Q User s Manual 77 BC87Q User s Manual PCI Express Root Port 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Pagar ASPM Support Disabled iht C 2012 American Hegatrends Inc e ASPM Support Disabled Set the ASPM Level1 Force LOs Force all links to LOs State AUTO BIOS auto configure Disabled Disables ASPM Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 AUTO e PCle Speed Auto Select PCI Express port speed Configuration options AUTO Gen1 Gen2 e Detect Non Compliance Device Disabled Detect Non Compliance PCI Express Device If enable it will take more time at POST time Configuration options Disabled Enabled 78 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual PCI Express Root Port 5 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc mE t se e E _ PET Express Root Part 5 Enabied i A ki od CHIRE Ta HLE hs lon Compliance Device Eisab led C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e PCI Express Root Port 5 Enabled Control the PCI Express Root Port C
42. r DMI Direct Media Interface architecture connects between the processor and chipset at 5 0GT s which twice the speed of previous version The exceptionally increased interconnect bit rate from 2 5GT s up to 5 0GT s would effectively eliminates the bottle neck of the system performance and brings the most terrific computing experience fromthe present to the future SATA 3 0 doubles the transfer speed of SATA 2 0 running at speed up to 6 0Gb s and can connect with any other SATA 3 0Gb s and 1 5Gb s devices for backward compatibility Supports RAID O Striped disk array RAID 1 Mirroring disk array RAID 5 Block Interleaved Distributed Parity RAID 10 A Stripe of Mirrors Provides users the performance and protection Integrated 5 1 channel HD Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi channel audio and bringing you the experience of home theater quality sound Delivers transfer speed ten times faster than conventional 10 100 Ethernet connections supporting a high transfer rate up to Gigabit s Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for handing large amount of data such as video audio and voice Choose an environment friendly fully RoHS compliant ECS product as the foundation for keeping harmful substances out of our ecosystem 1 1 2 Platform Features and Benefits Integrated Gfx Intel amp HD Graphics 4600 with enhanced operating modes to enable excellent graphics performance in power and cost sensitive embedded
43. r 1 x PCI E x16 1 x PCI E x4 2 x PCI E x1 3 x PCI 1x PS2 MS KB 2 x Display Port 1 X VGA amp 1 x DVI D 2 x Giga LAN amp 4 x USB 3 0 1 x Audio included Line in Line out Microphone BC87Q Users Manual 9 BC87Q User s Manual Specifications System System Chipset Memory Monitoring temperatures voltages and cooling fan status Auto throttling control H W Status Monitor when CPU overheats 1 x PCI E x16 1 x PCI E x4 2 x PCI E x1 3 x PCI DIO 16 Bit TPM TPM 1 2 Infineon TPM chip 9635 TT 1 2 on board Wake up on LAN or LAN PXE Ring Smart Fan Control Expansion Slots Display Chipset Intel amp HD Graphics 4600 GT2 integrated Audio Audio Codec Realtek amp ALC892 5 1 2 with two independent Streaming Audio Interface Line in Line Out Mic in 10 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual Ethernet Intel i217LM GbLAN Controller Intel i210AT GbLAN Controller 2 x Display Port 1x VGA 1 x DVI D 2 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 3 0 1 x 3 Audio Jacks Line in Line Out Mic in Back I O Port Back Panel Internal UO Connector 6 x SATAIII connectors 5 x USB connectors support additional 10 USB 2 0 ports 5 X COM header 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x System Fan connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header EE 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x Front panel header 1 x Printer port 1 x 16 Bit DIO connector 1 x 24 pin ATX Power connector 1 x 2x2pin ATA 12V Power connector Mechan
44. r power output is recommended when V configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate e Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See the table below for details 1 8 5 Serial Port connectors COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis f 1 E GR FL FO SHEE o LE it Zei Le p sus 90 Teras Las s Les waa to lo es o PEEN b roses L aen e 110000 3 vi 2 Li if EH El E SG e BS Li eses Bees 2 BS BI Hi B HN ii DIES s pi SEES COM1 5 Bese Mi Ho fi SH ni ses i Hi fi HH HE ioa pen 2 RX C AI EN R I a Mtis dH HE 3 2838 OO 5 GND 6 DSR FE OO 7 RTS 8 CTS t E Ss O 9 RISXPOWERXJMP Y ELITILILLILETITIIIILILIILLILI Mr LLIILILIIELI CIL COSA A RS LE LES DU LEE ER TE AAA AAA A OA O CA LE LE AAA o e A AAA EEE SCH NV RERARRRRRRARERRATARRARAR 1006006000000 Dsesesssosseoh y BC87Q User s Manual 39 BC87Q User s Manual 1 8 6 Digital IO Connector JDIO1 This connector is for 8 bit General purpose I O function L a 1 H a d HH ka S BS in Ssss fi Sa in ci a o H Ze sts
45. rends Inc e Serial ATA Controller s Enable Enabled Disabled Serial ATA Controller O Configuration options Disabled Enabled e SATA Mode IDE Determines how SATA controller s operate Configuration options IDE AHCI RAID BC87Q User s Manual 57 BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 6 PCH FW Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Display ME firmware information 58 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 7 AMT Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc A Advanced Intel ANT fenabled a e a TED AL ses le LOT cae ioe KI vip A LITE LES I Version 2 15 1 Wright C 2012 American Hegatrends Inc e Intel AMT Enabled Enable Disable Intel Active Management Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Un Configure ME Disabled Un Configure ME without password Configuration options Disabled Enabled BC87Q User s Manual 59 BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 8 USB Configuration USB Configuration Parameters Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Legacy USB Support Enabled e USB Device Display how many devices are connected e Legacy USB Support Enabled Enables Legacy USB support AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected DISABLE optio
46. rial Port Enable Enable or Disable Serial Port Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Device Setting IO 2EOh IRQ 10 e Change Setting Auto Select an optimal setting for Super lO device Configuration options Auto IO 2EOh IRQ 10 IO 3F8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2F8h IRQ 5 10 IO 3E8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2E8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2E0h IRQ 5 10 IO22F0h IRQ 5 10 BC87Q User s Manual 65 BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 9 5 Serial Port 5 configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 5 Yi ptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends AdWanced Serial Port version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port 5 Configuration e Serial Port Enable Enable or Disable Serial Port Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Device Setting IO 2FOh IRQ 10 e Change Setting Auto Select an optimal setting for Super lO device Configuration options Auto IO 2FOh IRQ 10 IO 3F8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2F8h IRQ 5 10 IO 3E8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2E8h IRQ 5 10 IO 2E0h IRQ 5 10 IO 2FOh IRQ 5 10 66 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 9 6 Parallel Port Configuration fptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc ki Srey P Parallel Port Enabled C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e Parallel Port Enable Use this item to enable or disable the onboard parallel port Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Change Settings
47. riority UEFI OpROM Configuration options UEFI OpROM Legacy OpROM 12 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 12 Intel RC Driver Version Detail Displays Version String for drivers Apt io Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc C 2012 American Hesatrends Inc BC87Q Users Manual 73 BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 Chipset Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advan Boot security Save amp EXIT PEH IU Configuration i A C 2012 American Mesatrends Inc 74 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 5 1 PCH IO Configuration PCH IO Configuration Bptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megzatrends Inc ETE L FCI Express Configuration FONT Leura t Lor ET E nm IAT Bla version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e LAN1 Controller Enable Enable Disable LAN1 Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled e LAN Option ROM Disable Enable Disable LAN1 boot option for legacy network devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled e LAN Controller Enable Enable Disable LAN1 Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled e LANZ Option ROM Disable Enable Disable LAN2 boot option for legacy network devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled BC87Q User s Manual 75 BC87Q User s Manual e Restore AC Power Loss Always Off o
48. s a headphone or a speaker In Lime 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Mie AUDIO Microphone port This port connects a microphone Pink These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB Connectors ports are available for connecting USB 3 0 devices These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB Connectors ports are available for connecting USB 3 0 devices DVI Video Port DVI D 24 Pin Pvp 24 Pin Ba 13 KBMS PS 2 Keyboard This port is EES a PS 2 keyboard Connector 1 8 2 Fan Connectors CPU FANI1 SYS FAN1 SYS FAN2 The fan connectors support cooling fans of 280mA 3 36 W max at 4800rpm or a total of 1A 2 22A 26 64W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector 36 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 000000000000 CPU_FAN1 O 4 FAN_PWM1 w f Tr O 3 FAN SPEED HE 3292 ess OI 2 V12 Si Hi HH 11Q 1 GND HE ssa 2529 dE S SE EE Ha HE HB SR sss HE ssa Biss YS FAN i Ses Nn sys si Mi NS O 4 FAN PWM2 sis i O 3 FAN SPEED2 FE pose mate Ol 2 V12 iii si pan 1 1 GND SYS FAN2 m 0000 O 4 FAN PWM3 33 000 O 3 FAN_SPEED3 IW OI 2 V12 i 1 18 1 GND 3 1 a REGTECESTOOTORSSS C8 S15 JI LA SO 7 i _ A n 00000000000000 BG 1 8 3 System Pan
49. s faster and higher quality video editing recording and sharing e UO PCI Express x 16 Gen 3 8GT s Six SATA III ports support RAID 0 1 5 10 Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller GbE MAC BC87Q User s Manual 15 BC87Q User s Manual IPv4 and IPv6 Checksum Offload High Definition Audio USB 4 x Gen 3 0 and 10 x Gen 2 0 SMBus 2 0 LPC Bus Supports SPI devices Hardware Monitor Fan control Voltage Temp Watchdog timer Power Management Dual Dynamic Power Management Separate power planes for cores and memory controller Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 3 0 1 2 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings w 4 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components
50. scription of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard e Chapter 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user s manual please contact your place of purchase or local distributor 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package BC87Q User s Manual 5 BC87Q User s Manual Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual 4 DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a EN task E NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Italics lt Key gt lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt Command 6 BC87Q User s Manual Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or
51. seeds ELLE aa E V RsRRRRRARKRARSARERRRKERRRRERRERRRRRRR KREE POB PO PO CC PO PO POCO OOOO BALE De qmm n FET m TUE AAA LAA A ALA ALL AA LAA rr LES LE LE 3 Lie amp EESRETERRETERERRETESRRETETREAERERTERS RETERRERETERTRERRERTREETETES MEE 100000000000 00000000000000 a TE TH BC87Q Users Manual 41 BC87Q User s Manual 1 8 10 LAN LED Header LANLED 1 S 000000000000000000000000 20000 C000000000000000000000008 a a el eg LANLED1 9999999991299 10 LAN1 SPEED 100 9 LAN1 SPEED 100 8 GND 7 GND 6 LAN1 SPEED 1G 5 LAN1 SPEED 1G 4 GND 3 GND 2 LAN1 ACT 1 LAN1 ACT V pe ce 0 0 0 oanp ce0 000 999000 e es SUUS LLLLLELELELLLLLLELLELLE Oessesese VU ss UEP Ei 0 an sans A T mms 009 2008 on KU witty e S 000000000 000000000 0 o po S9999909099090 000000000000000000000909909 DONNNONONNNNNNONNNNNNNSO mooooooooooo 00000000000000 l Re L 1 8 11 Serial ATA Connector SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATAS SATA6 These connectors support SATA 3 0 and are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives mess KH SATA1 6 Domp 5600005 500000 o 862060 GND SATA RXP2 GND SATA RXN2 SATA TXN2 SATA TXP2 an CLILIMILIIIIIIIIIL anan anan 60000 6000064 att OD B z d ES D o tuts
52. shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen e Visit the system builder s website to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard 46 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual 2 1 1 Legend Box The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus Key s Function Description Save and Exit F F2 i F4 2 1 2 List Box This box appears only in the opening screen The box displays an initial list of configurable items in the menu you selected 2 1 3 Sub menu Note that a right pointer symbol gt appears to the left of certain fields This pointer indicates that you can display a sub menu from this field A sub menu contains additional options for a field parameter To display a sub menu move the highlight to the field and press Enter The sub menu appears Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub menu as you would within a menu Use the lt Esc gt key to return to the main menu Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields press F9 to load the optimal default values While moving around through the Setup program note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu This
53. sion Card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card if needed Refer to the tables on the next page 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card 1 6 2 1 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot Yon LE e gone eco Go ant n deo o ou 09 s E gt 8 S 09 aa 8 3 3 d 0 o A 2 e 5 o re c 000 soon econ eoo LJ Sg aveg de deo gu 000000000 000090200 ss oo a 1 6 2 2 PCI Express x 4 slot 30 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual This motherboard supports one PCI Express x4 slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows a RAID card installed on the PCI Express x 4 slot e H o pe Seege l m o CENE ond D 8 Ya Mer 00e 000 O 9 090000 000000090000000000000000 20006 6000000000000000000000002 sise 9900 S S e 9 LELLLLLELLEL sesecocoescso he o ees Lesson meos J x 0000000000000090000 0000000000 AA 000000000 9000000000 gou 9000090 0000 AU 2125 esce pos eoooed co ge 3 2 d
54. window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field 2 2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS the following screen appears The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration 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 BC87Q User s Manual 47 BC87Q User s Manual system Date aks Lem JA TIERS version 2 15 1236 Cop urigrt C 2012 American Meg atrends EE 2 3 Main Setup This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu Use this menu for basic system configurations such as time date etc 48 BC87Q User s Manual BC87Q User s Manual Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Mezatrends Inc Chipset Boot Security Save system Date MP version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc e BIOS Information Displays the auto detected BIOS information e System Date The date format is lt Date gt lt Month gt lt Day gt lt Year gt e System Time The time format is lt Hour gt lt Minute gt lt Second gt BC87Q User s Manual 49 BC87Q User s Manual 2 4 Advanced BIOS Setup Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen You can select any of the items in the

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