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1. Boot Device Priority 2nd Boot Device lst FLOPPY DEVICE 1st xxth Boot Device xxx Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxx Drive Disabled User s Manual 2 2 4 2 Hard Disk Drives BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power gt Boot Device Priority Hard Disk EN Removable Device E Hoot Settings Confiquration Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY specifies the Bur Dt EE sequence Pm the lst Drive ITA a n 1st xxth Device xxx Drive These items specify the hard disk device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxx Drive Disabled EAX Q35 81 EAX Q35 2 2 4 3 Removable Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Device Priority P Hard Disk Drives Removable Device B ot eR ings Configuration ty BIOS SETUP UTILITY lst Drive 1st FLOPPY DRIVE SEET EE 1st xxth Drive xxx Drive These items specify the removable device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configur
2. Disabled EAX Q35 67 2 2 2 6 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced rf Zare eng Exit Advanced Sett ing WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunct ion USB Configuration Trusted Computing Intel TXT IT Confiquration Intel VT d Configuration CPU Configuration Onboard Device Configuration PCI PnP be be o BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARHIHG Setting wrong values in belcw sections may cause system to malfunct ion lt Select Screen t Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help Fl0 Save and Exit ESC Exit Configure Horth i Bridge feature User s Manual e North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Horth Bridge Chipset Configuration EHABLE Allow remapping of over lapped PCI memory Intel Graphic Adapter PEG PCI above the total Intel Graphics Mode Select Enabled SMB physical memory PEG Port Auto DISABLE Do not gt Video Function Configuration allow remapping CPU Clock Spread spectrum Enap1e d of memory PCI Express Clock Spread Spect Enabled v Memory Remap Feature Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory Enable this option only when you ins
3. EAX Q35 Intel Q35 LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo ATX Motherboard User s Manual SS Ver 1 00 EAX Q35 Contents Safety Information EEN 4 Technical SUpport E 5 Conventions Used in This Guide 11 1 leeeeeeieeeee elec eeeeee nenne nen nnne nn nnn 5 WC Te B i A 6 Revision History d 7 Specifications Summary 11lseeeeieeee essen nennen nnn hne sa annua hane a nhan nennen nnan nnmnnn uana 8 BIOCK AGI a NR EE 11 Production Introduction WE 13 1 1 Before you Proceed MENOR 13 12 Moneo QOUCD arc wrest EE E R EEE ERE 14 UC WE Ge Re de EE 14 1 2 2 OM e E 14 Bao et io cle Ecoles EE 15 Lol eg COMM P 16 14 Cenral Processng Unit CPU MEME 18 E Zu modno TE EE 19 1 4 8 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan 21 1 4 8 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan 23 I ONE caedem 25 1 5 1 DIMM Sockets LOCallOF acerrima stad Plena uua eut sues a 1a ep Ru Gas Gu Re Eas E dadgedaeedeedbuaneduaectwakare 25 1 52 Memory Configurations suus datos ette nit eR EIS mauu ouod enia tad EEEa AEAEE tud eedautuacnoomadeaabadanad 26 UEM ae Ee DDR2 RA mm 27 1 5 4 Removing a SIE CART ON 27 L0 Expanciom e i IEEE 28 1 6 1 Installing an Expansion Card o ceo eie t aires troi ebore eis Bb aeo eo alte a bant O e ode eub ox bruce aE 2
4. 4 3 5 7 6 SPDIF OUT JDIO COM COM3 COMA USB810 USB 8 USB1112 USB56 EAX Q35 15 EAX Q35 1 3 1 Layout Content List Label Function Note Page DIMM A1 240 pin DIMM slot 1 DIMM A2 240 pin DIMM slot 2 DIMM B1 240 pin DIMM slot 3 N A N A N A DIMM B2 240 pin DIMM slot 4 N A A PCl1 2 3 4 5 PCI slot N Label Function Note Page CLRTC Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 31 JCOMPWR1 COM1 2 3 4 RI 5V 12V 3 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 32 2 3 4 Select JCOMPWR5 COMA RS 242 422 485 Select 3 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 33 6 7 Label Function Note Page COM 1 Serial Port Connector D sub 9 pin male 35 LAN1 USB RJ 45 Ethernet Connector x 1 34 35 USB Connector x 2 LAN1 USB2 HJ 45 Ethernet Connector x 1 34 35 USB Connector x 2 Line in Port Line out Port 5 1 Channel Audio I O 6 jacks 34 35 Microphone Port 16 User s Manual Internal Connector Label Function Note ER AAFP Front Panel Audio Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm ATX12V ATX Power Connector 2 x 2 header CD IN Optical Drive Audio Connector 4 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 38 Come 3 4 Serial Port Connector 2 3 4 10x 2 eren pitch 2 54mm CPU FAN CPU Fan Connector 4 x 1 wafer pitch 2 54mm 40 FLOPPY Floppy Disk Drive Connector 17 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm F PANEL oystem Panel Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 41 JAMP1 Amplifier Connector 4 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 42 JDIO Digital Audio Connector 10 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm PRI EIDE P
5. 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 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 User s Manual 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 Alternatively please try the following help resources for further guidance Visit the Avalue website for FAQ technical guide BIOS updates driver updates and other information http www Avalue com tw Conventions Used in This Guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following
6. SPI32MB SPI W25X32VSSIG 5 x PCI Slot LPC SST Winbond Super IO W83627DHG A Thermal Sensor Fintek PIO COM2ZICOMS3ICOMA EAX Q35 11 EAX Q35 This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports Prod introdu t n 12 User s Manual Production Introduction 1 1 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings o j i a o o o o Onboard LED 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 antistatic 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 The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
7. 2 X RJ45 port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 1 x Audio Jack 3 ports Back I O Port Back Panel EAX Q35 9 EAX Q35 Specifications Summary Internal I O Connector 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports with 5V dual 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan header 1 x Chassis Fan header 1 x Power Fan header 3 x COM port headers RS 232 x2 RS 422 485 x1 1 x Front panel header 1 x S PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1x CD in header Optional Internal UO 1 x 24 pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x DIO pin header 8in 8out 1 x Audio Amplifier Mechanical amp Environmental Operating Temperature 0 60 C 32 140 F Operating Humidity 096 9096 relative humidity non condensing Size L x W 12 x 9 6 304 8 mm x 243 84 mm Specifications are subject to change without notice 10 User s Manual Block Diagram VRD 11 0 on board Intel Pentium Processor Prescott SmithF ield Cendar Mill Presler LG A775 1 5 V amp Standby Regulator Host Bus Main Clock ICSSLPRSS16AGLF Integrated VGA Header annes 2 X DDR2 667 800 Intel Q35 GMCH Channel B PCI Express X16 Slot 2 x DDR2 667 800 12 x High Speed 430Mb is 2 X Realtek 8111C USB Ports P Gigabit LAN 6 SATA II Port SATA PCIEX1 PCI Express X1 Slot REALTEK AL Ca AZALIA Link TIENS Pep Audio Codec JMicron JMB368
8. BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes r1 C AJ Ai 2 2 3 Power The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main FSI Power Bite ee Exit Select the ACPI state used for Repost Video on 5S3 Resume Ho System Suspend ACPI Version Features ACPI v1 0 ACPI APIC support Enabled P gt APM Configuration bb Hardware Health Configuration Select Screen t i Select Item Fl General Help Fi Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc 2 2 3 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options 81 POS S3 STR Auto 2 2 3 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume No Determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on SS STR Resume Configuration options Yes No User s Manual 2 2 3 3 ACPI Version Features Allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications The option ACPI V1 0 ACPI V2 0 ACPI V3 0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY IER Tee E Power Exit Suspend mode S1 Pos Bim ACPI V
9. Fus Ee HD LED PWR LED cx GND PWR D Gg peser e Mem Sep PWRSW zum s NC Sco Sl e System Power LED 2 pin PWRLED 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 ATX Power Button Soft off Button 2 pin PWRSW This 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 for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF e Hard Disk Drive Activity LED 2 pin HDLED 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 e Reset Button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power EAX Q35 41 EAX Q35 AMP R AMP_R 1 AMP L AMP L i C E D 1 8 10 Amplifier Connector JAMP1 Digital Audio Connector JDIO 1 8 11 AG LANI TIS id Old 9Ld9 Old GLd Old Fido Old CLd Old Zid Old LLd9 Old 0Ld9 Old IN OMNI INS Jzd9 O10 9zd9 Old GZd9 Ol id O10 Cd Old Z d Ol lzd9 Old zdo Ol 42 User s Manual 1 8 1
10. N A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A e VCORE AVCC 3VCC 12V 5V VSB VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignored if you do not wish to display these items CPU Smart FAN Profile Allow you to select the CPU FAN profile mode The options Disabled Silent Mode Keep system at lower acoustic than Optimized mode with lower fan speed Optimized Mode Keep balance between CPU temperature and fan speed Performance Mode Keep CPU at lower temperature than Optimized mode with faster fan speed EAX Q35 79 2 2 4 Boot The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Specifies the Boot Device Priority Sequence Boot Settings Hard Disk Drives Removable Device Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen t l Select Item t Change Field Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc 2 2 4 1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Specifies the boo sequence from the available devices
11. SPI Ces F SPK MOSI GND F SPI CLK EAX Q35 45 EAX Q35 1 8 17 USB 2 0 Connector USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB GAME 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 46 USB j USB 5V ait j USB 5V za USB USB1112 USB910 USB56 USB78 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will i1 damage the motherboard Z The USB module is purchased separately User s Manual This chapter tells how to change the system set tings through the BIOS setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided BIOS se EAX Q35 47 EAX Q35 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 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
12. 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 Cirl 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 ION 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 The BIOS setup screens 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 48 User s Manual 2 1
13. component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB PWR ON OFF standby Powered or Off EAX Q35 13 EAX Q35 1 2 Motherboard 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 motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 2 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 2 2 Screw Holes Place eight 8 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 ah motherboard jE l EE jx D g e Place this side towards the rear of the chassis CY 3 d 14 User s Manual 1 3 Motherboard Layout ATX12V CPI FAN KB MS li d JCOMPWRI T COMI Wi ia LGAT75 DIMM A1 Ir TELS j DIMM A2 VGA T Ta DIMM B1 LAN USBI E unde g Intel LAN USB2 035 EATXPWR GMCH Em FLOPPY PCIEX16 PCIEX1 1 J CLRTC CHASSIS SATA3 1 PCH SATA4 2 PCI2 SPI SATA 5 PCI3 CHA FAN CD IN AAFP eg F PANEL DCH L Ci Occo PRI EIDE DCH JAMP1 JCOMPWR
14. software drivers for the expansion card 28 User s Manual 1 6 3 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 t systemtimer 0000 2 ReWedilRafo OOSS IRQ holder for PCI streering e 14 FloppyDiskContoller Printer Port LPT 8 93 System OMOSiRearTime 9 4 RQhddefoPCismemng to 5 Ra older for Pt sven IRQ holder for PCI streeing L2 7 PSI Compatible Mouse Pow 18 8 Numeric Data Processor 4 9 Primary IDE Channel There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device EAX Q35 29 EAX Q35 1 6 8 X PCI Slot This motherboard has five PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot 1 6 5 PCI Express X16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot 30 User s Manual 1 7 Jumpers 1 7 1 Clear CMOS CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard bution cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 2
15. symbols used throughout this manual 4 DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task A CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Z NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task EAX Q35 5 EAX Q35 Packing List Before you begin installing your single board please make sure that the following materials have been shipped v 1xlntel Q35 ATX Main board v 1x CD ROM contains the followings User s manual this manual in PDF file Drivers 1 x 2 in 1 Cable FD ATA W K 1 x COM 9P 10P Key cable with bracket 1 x Dual 9P COM cable with bracket 3 X SATA cable kit SATA Power 1 x Startup Manual CSS CS CS Ss Z If li of the above items is damaged or missing please contact your e retailer User s Manual Revision History Revision Revision History Date V 1 00 First release for PCB 1 00 January 1 2009 EAX Q35 7 EAX Q35 Specifications Summary Features System CPU FSB BIOS System Chipset I O Chipset Memory Watchdog Timer H W Status Monitor Expansion Slots DIO Intel Q35 LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo Processors Compatible with Intel amp 05B 05A 06 processors Support Intel amp next generation 45nm Multi Core CPU Chipset Intel Q35 ICH9R Chipset Four 240 pin DIMMs u
16. the 4 pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive CD GND Left Audio Channel a L RN SS Right Audio Channel CD GND KP manm SSS EE V Enable the CD IN function in the audio utility when using this connector 1 8 5 Chassis Fan Connector CHA FAN 1 Em j T 1 GND Sense mmm e Power Pin 5 d NM d EE E e O a Eat ON osc 38 User s Manual 1 9 6 Serial Port Connector COM2 COM3 COM4 COM2 DDSRSS DOTRS RRXD5 DOCDS DOTR32 RRXD3 DOCD3 COM4 DDTRAE RRXD4 DOCD4 EAX Q35 39 EAX Q35 1 8 7 CRU Fan Connector CPU FAN 5 oo CPU FAN PWM sense Te DV 1 GND Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors P Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors 1 8 8 Disk Drive Connector FLOPPY g e Pin 5 onthe connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable L connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5 e Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to Pin 1 40 User s Manual 1 9 9 System Panel Connector E PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions T 1 PWR LED HDLED HD LE 1 PWRLED
17. 1 Legend Box The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus Key s Function Description g select Item Change Option Field ESC Exit 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 p 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 Esc 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 F6 to load the fail safe 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 window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field EAX Q35 49 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 sys
18. 2 Mouse WakeUP The option Disabled Enabled e Resume On Ring The option Disabled Enabled e Resume On PME The option Disabled Enabled e Resume On RTC Alarm When Enabled your can set the date and time at which the RTC real time clock alarm awakens the system from suspend mode EAX Q35 77 2 2 3 6 Hardware Health Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Kl WW Power Bite ie Exit Suspend mode S1 POS ACPI Version Features ACPI v1 0 ACPI APIC support Enabled gt APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Configuration Smart Fan Profile Select profile System Temper ature 33 91 F setting CPU Temperature 54 129 F CPU FAH Speed 2909 RPM CHASSIS FAN Speed H A Vcore 1 192V AVCC 3 280v 3vcc 3 280V 12V 12 040V 5V 5 088V VSB 3 980V Quam Screen select Item vius ced t Change Field Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc User s Manual e System CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the system and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows
19. 2 Primary EIDE RAID Connector PRE_EIDE Z Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the IDE cable to Pin 1 1 9 13 Power Fan Connector PWR FAN e M MEM EN ILL EE e GND e Power Pin 1 Sense EAX Q35 43 EAX Q35 1 8 14 Serial ATA Connector SATA1 6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives D SATA3 SATA_TXN2 GND SATA TXP2 GND SATA RXN2 ge SATA RXP2 SATA4 SATA _TXN4 GND SATA TXP4 1 GND SATA RXNH4 SATA RXP 4 SATA6 SATA TXN6 GND SATA TXP6 GND SATA RXN6 SATA RXP6 Connect the right angle side of L SATA signal cable to SATA device Or you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards 44 SATA1 SATA TXN1 GND SATA TXP1 1 GND SATA RON SATA RXP1 SATA2 SATA TXN3 GND SATA TXP3 GND SATA RXN3 SATA RXP3 SATA5 SATA TN GND SATA TXP5 GND SATA RXN5 SATA RXP5 right angle side User s Manual 1 8 15 Digital Audio Connector SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis SS E SPDIFO mcm Cum mm nen Bi A The S PDIF module is purchased separately F SPI MISO F
20. 3 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 jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot i Except when clearing the CMOS never remove the cap on CLRTC failure TT Normal Default D i H L 1 Wl 0 Clear CMOS rs RE 1 S A ep A EAX Q35 31 EAX Q35 1 7 2 Chassis Intrusion Connector CHSSIS GND Chassis Signal 1 ous 1 7 3 COMI 2 3 4 RI 5V 12V Select JCOMPWR1 2 3 4 12V 5V 2 6 2 6 mele ele 355 CLE 1 5 1 5 JCOMPWR 1 JCOMPWR2 4 3 5 7 6 32 User s Manual 1 7 4 COM4 RS 242 422 485 Select SCOMPWRS 6 7 Xr JCOMPWR5 JCOMPWR6 7 2 6 ERN RS 232 1 5 2 6 RS 422 1 5 2 6 JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWRZ2 4 3 5 7 6 SEN EAX Q35 33 EAX Q35 1 8 Connectors 1 8 1 Rear Panel Connectors Function Description PS 2 mouse connector The standard PS 2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS 2 mouse This 25 pin parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port EPP and Extended Capabilitie
21. 8 1 6 2 Configuring an Expansion Card 28 1 6 3 Standard at geen EC 29 IJ XEMISR o 30 eS JPOLEBXBIOSS X16 ID esteiuetidise suus atditedesduiuted qs netus deieauess bota tuu EA aE EAE E EE EE 30 EE i une 31 FANE Q9 ee qe c c 31 1 7 2 Chassis Intrusion Connector CHSSIS sss nennen nennen nennen nnn nnns 32 1 7 3 COMI 2 3 4 RI 5V 12V Select JCOMPWRHT 2 3 AN 32 1 7 4 COM4 RS 242 422 485 Select SCOMPWRB 6 7 seen tette tenent 33 User s Manual Contents Eo CONECO c P 34 181 R arPanelGOnn ctOrS E 34 1 8 2 Front Panel Audio Connector AAFP nenne nnne nnne nens n naar nnns nnn 36 1 8 8 ATX Power Connector ATX12V EATXPDWD nnnm 37 1 8 4 Optical Drive Audio Connector CDN 38 1 8 5 Chassis Fan Gonnector OHA FAN EE 38 1 8 6 Serial Port Connector COM2 COMS COMA nnne nnnm nnn nnne nnne annis 39 lo GPU Fan Connector CPU FAN EEN 40 1 8 8 Floppy Disk Drive Connector FLOP 40 1 8 9 System Panel Connector F_PANEL eene n nnns r nnn nsns 41 1 8 10 Amplifier Connector JAMPI RE 42 1 8 11 Digital Audio Connector JDIO ccccccccceesscscsseneeeeeeeessecacesseeeeeeeeeesenccaseseeeereeeeeesecceonsereeeees 42 1 8 12 Primary EIDE RAID Connector PRE EIDE sessessesseseeeeenenennnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn 43 1 8 13 Power Fan Connector CAE ME 43 1 8 14 Serial ATA Connector SATAT O E 44 1 8 15 Digi
22. ATA Configuration Select Item ACHT Configuration Change Field System Information Tah elect Field Fl General Help Fl0 Save and Exit ESC Exit Ee Ee p b P be b VO2 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc 2 2 1 1 System Time The time format is lt Hour gt lt Minute gt lt Second gt 2 2 1 2 System Date The date format is Day Month Date Year 2 2 1 3 Floppy A Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360KB 5 1 4 1 2MB 5 1 4 720KB 5 1 4 1 44MB 5 1 4 2 88MB 3 1 2 ITI 9 uw 2 2 1 4 SATA 1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a separate sub menu for each IDE device Select a device item then press Enter to display the SATA device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the system BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected Device Hard Disk Vendor ST380815AS Size BO UGB LBA Mode Supported Block Mode l65Sectors PTO Mode 4 Async DMA Multiword DMA Ultra DMA Ultra DHA 6 SG MA RI Supported to the system Select Screen LBA Large Mode A
23. I Porti Hot Detected p AHCI Port Hot Detected p AHCI Ports Hot Detected b AHCI Port4 Hot Detected p AHCI Port5 Hot Detected AHCI CD DVD Boot Time out The options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 2 2 1 7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit use EHTER TAB System Time 03 44 19 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 04 29 2008 select a field Floppy A 1 44MB 3 5 Use or to configure system SATA Hard Disk Time SATA Hard Disk SATA 3 Hot Detected SATA Hot Detected SATA Hot Detected SATA 6 Hot Detected Select Screen SATA Configuration t Select Item ACHI Configuration Change Field Tab Select Field Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit b Le b b e b be VO 2 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Overview AMIBIOS Version DD 8 15 Build Date 04 23 08 ID O3BSBMVII Processor Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Speed e S0 0MH Count Se System Memory olze 2 039MB x Select Screen A E EAX Q35 e AMI BIOS Display the auto detected BIOS information e Processor Display the auto detected CPU specification e System Memory Display the auto detected system memory 58 User s Manual 2 2 2 Advanced The Advanced men
24. MA1 UDMA2 UDMA3 UDMA4 UDMAS5 UDMAe Only Auto is showed if no SATA device is installed in the system e SMART Monitoring Auto Set the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled e 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled EAX Q35 53 2 2 1 5 SATA Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date a P be P P i ACHI Configuration System Information vv 03 44 19 Tue 04 29 2008 1 44MB 3 5 Hard Disk Hard Disk Hot Detected Hot Detected Hot Detected Hot Detected Use EHTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system Time lt Select Screen t Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field Fl General Help Fi Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Confiquration Configure SATA 1 as Hard Disk Write protect IDE Detect Time Out Sec IDE Disabled 35 Disabled Compatible Enhanced User s Manual e SATA Configuration Enhanced Allows you to disable or enable SATA Configuration function Configuration options Disabled Compatible Enhanced e Configure SATA as IDE Set the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbri
25. USB Configuration Intel TXT LT Configuration Intel VT d Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Device Configuration PCT PnP Select Screen t Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit KA AA A v Vv02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Trusted Computing Enable Disable TP TCG TPM 1 1 1 7 supp in BIOS e TCG TPM SUPPORT YES Allows you to enable or disable TCG TPM setting Configuration options No Yes L Jser s Manual The following items show when you set TCG TPM SUPPORT option to YES BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Trusted Comput ing Enable activate Disable TCG TPM SUPPORT Yes Deactivate Command to TPH Clearing the TPM Press Enter The Enable Disable Status Enabled TPH Cwner Status Enabled Select Screen t Select Item t Change Field Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Tl a Ww 4 1 2 2 2 3 Intel TXT LT Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Exit Advanced Setting Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunct ion USB Configuration Trusted Computing Intel VI d Confiqurat ion CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Device Confiquration PCI PnP Select Screen t Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen F1 Gene
26. ation options xxx Drive Disabled 82 User s Manual 2 2 4 4 Boot Setting Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Dt Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Device YYY gt Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS Co skip certain tests while Quiet Boot Disabled booting This will Addon ROM Display Mode Force BIOS decrease the time Bootup Hum Lock On needed to boot Wait For Fl If Error Enabled the system Hit DEL Message Display Enabled e Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Quiet Boot Allow you to display Normal POST message or OEM logo The options Disabled Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Set the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current EAX Q35 e Bootup Num Lock On Allow you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On e Wait for FT If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Hit DEL Message Display Enabled The system displays the message Press DEL to
27. dge chip The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands If you want to create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 or the Intel Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives set this item to RAID e Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the hard disk write protect Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Detect Time Out Sec Sets SATA detect time out Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 EAX Q35 55 2 2 1 6 AHCI Setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced B oot Exit Use EHTER TAB System Time 03 44 19 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 04 29 2008 select a field Floppy A l1 44MB 3 5 Use or to configure system SATA Hard Disk Time SATA Hard Disk SATA Hot Detected SATA Hot Detected SATA Hot Detected Hot Detected Select Screen SATA Configuration t Select Item Change Field System Information Tab Select Field Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit p gt b Ee Le V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI settings Some SATA CD DVD jin AHCI model need AHCI BIOS Support Disabled to wait ready longer P AHCT Port0 Hot Detected p AHC
28. e NN Trou Exit Advanced Setting WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunct ion USB Configuration Trusted Computing Intel TXT LT Confiquration Intel VT d Configuration Chipset Onboard Device Configuration PCI PnP lt Select Screen t l Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vV0 2 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Confiqure advanced CPU settings This should he Module Version 3F 10 enabled in order to enable or Manufacture Intel disable the Intel Core CPU 4300 1 80GHz Hardware Prefetcher Disable Frequency 1 80GHz FSB Speed 800MHz SE Cache Ll 64 EB Cache L 2048 KB Ratio Actual Value 9 Execute Disable Bit Capability Enabled Select Screen Intel SpeedsStep Tech Enabled t select Item User s Manual e Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Setting this item to Enabled allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the No Execution Page Protection Technology Set this item to Disabled forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Configuration options Disabled Enabled e Intel SpeedStep Tech Allow you Enabled Disabled GU3 function The option Enabled
29. ector Ek LIN H I rio Jp MICZ E uL LIN2 L MIC2 L E i SRTN2 AGND x SRTN1 p ES FP_PRES a 9 BEES 2 SIE mc oC A 2 9 A For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature we recommend NSW that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability 36 User s Manual 1 8 3 ATX Power Connector ATX12V EATXPWR These connectors are 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 ATX12V CPU 12V CPU 12V 4 3 2 1 AGND AGND EATXPWR E 12V A 5V 12V FE Te 5V 5VSB AE E ab Power OK ee AV GND ac GND 45 cl GND GND ac GND 5V mao Ps ON GND el GND 43V er 12W 13V d 3V Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the 12V lead and at least 1A on the 5 volt standby lead 5VSB The minimum recommended wattage is 230W or 300W for a fully configured system The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices EAX Q35 37 EAX Q35 1 8 4 Optical Drive Audio Connector CD IN This connector is for
30. ersion Features ACPI vl 0 imeem ro ACPI APIC support Enabled 1 Description dud Di ACPI has some gt APM Configuration b Hardware Health Configuration 2 2 3 4 ACPI APIC support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled _ BIOS SETUP UTILITY IRR ETS Power BEI sie Exit Include APCI APIC Suspend mode S1 posi apre genet to ACPI Version Features ACPI v1 0 Enabled el Eat ke iration EAX Q35 75 Boot Exit Suspend mode S1 POS ACPI Version Features ACPI v1 0 ACPI APIC support Enabled b Hardware Health Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Confiquration Set Restore on AC Power Watchdog Timer SECOND 00 0 PS 2 Keyboard WakeUP Disabled PS 2 Mouse WakeUP Disabled Resume On Ring Disabled Resume On PME Disabled Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled e Restore on AC Power Loss Off When set to Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to On the system goes on after an AC power loss Configuration options Off On e Watchdog Timer SECOND Allow you to set time out of Watchdog count e PS 2 Keyboard WakeUP The option Disabled Enabled User s Manual e PS
31. f you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load optimal default values Select Save Change and Exit or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Load Setup Default values for all the Save Changes and Exit setup questions Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes FO key can be used for this Operation Load Setup Defaults Select Screen E 1 t Select Item Ce D Cancel Enter Go to Sub SsCree n
32. he motherboard 5 Orient the heatsink and fan ZE assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector Motherboard hole 4 Fastener _ Narrow end of the groove An Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown with the narrow groove N directed outward EAX Q35 21 EAX Q35 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place 3 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPU FAN DO CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN 95 CPU FAN PWR q LE GND Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors i e Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors 22 User s Manual 1 4 3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counter clockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard EAX Q35 23 EAX Q35 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove WW should point ou
33. her items appear to allow you to change other security settings EN If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM 86 Jser s Manual 2 2 5 Exit The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this Load Setup Defaults operation Select Screen l Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Press lt ESC gt does not immediately exit this menu Select on of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Tl p A GW lU 2 2 5 1 Save Changes and Exit Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save change and exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes ELO key can be used for thi
34. lated Keep the cap after installing the motherboard Your place of purchase or local distributor will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap User s Manual 1 4 1 Installing the CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Before installing the CPU NUR make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left 2 Pressthe 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 PnP cap This side of the socket box should face you To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 angle EAX Q35 19 EAX Q35 4 20 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100 angle A then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove B Load plate Position the CPU over the socket making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch Alignment key CPU notch Gold triangle mark Close the load plate A then push the load le
35. lows you to enable or disable USB functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when the USB Function item is set to Enabled User s Manual Legacy USB Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto e USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled e BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Allow you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Port 64 60 Emulation Disabled Allows you to disable or enable the I O port 60h 64h emulation support This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non USB aware OS Configuration options Disabled Enabled EAX Q35 61 2 2 2 2 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM Trusted Platform Module features Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced B re EM Tes jn Exit Advanced Setting Setting wrong values in belcw sections may cause system to malftunction
36. one 1 GB DDR2 memory modules This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB Front Side Bus Refer to the Memory frequency CPU FSB synchronization table P e Recommended memory configuration Channel Socket Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 e Memory frequency CPU FSB synchronization DDR2 Single Ch Dual Ch CPU FSB DIMM Type Peak Bandwidth Peak Bandwidth 800 1066 4 25GB s 8 5GB s 1333MHz 5 32GB s 10 6GB s 6 4GB s 12 8GB s 26 User s Manual 1 5 3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause A Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward j DDR o neich 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket a Je 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until e the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM Unlocked retaining clip direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM e The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM socket m e ADDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one 1 5 4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the re
37. onfiguration CPU Configuration Chipset Select Screen t l Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit p d PCI PnP V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Meg atrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Disabled Onboard LAH Boot Disabled Enabled JMicron 36x ATA Controller Enabled Serial Porti Address SF Serial Port Address ZF 5 Serial Port IR 3 Serial Ports Address SES Serial Ports IR 10 Serial Port 4 Address 2E 8 Serial Port4 IRQ 11 m E Parallel Port Address 37 8 Eu quii ar DER select Item t Change Field Fl General Help Parallel Port Mode Hormal Parallel Port IR TROT EAX Q35 e HDA Controller The options Enabled Disabled e Onboard LAN Boot The options Enabled Disabled e JMicron 36X ATA Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron 36X ATA controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Must load the JMB368 driver when creating RAID sets even if all the drivers of the RAID sets are used as data drivers Serial Porti Port 4 Address 3F8 Allow you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Serial Port IRQ Configuration options 3 4 10 11 e Parallel Port Address 378 Allow you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration option
38. p to 8 GB Dual Channel DDR2 800 667 SDRAM non ECC Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Intel GMA 3100 integrated Audio Healtek amp ALC888 7 1 5 1 2 Channel HD Audio Display Dual Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit Ethernet controllers GEI 1 x PCI E x16 1 x PCI E x1 5 x PCI 2 3 4 x COM with power 1x Rear COM port 3 x pin header 12 x USB 2 0 6 x SATA SATA II 1 x IDE JMB368 Others S PDIF Out Header Intel Q35 LGA775 socket for Intel Core V2 Quad Core 2 Duo Processors Compatible with Intel 05B 05A 06 processors Support Intel next generation 45nm Multi Core CPU 1333 1066 800 MHz AMI 32 Mb SPI BIOS Intel Q35 GMCH ICH9R Winbond W83627DHG A Four 240 pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB Dual Channel DDR2 800 667 SDRAM Reset 1 sec 255 sec Monitoring temperatures voltages and cooling fan status Auto throttling control when CPU overheats 1 x PCI Express X16 1 X PCI Express X 1 5 x PCI PCI Rev 2 3 compliant 16 bit 8 in 8 out by PCA9555 User s Manual Specifications Summary System TPM TPM1 2 Infineon TPM chip 9635 TT 1 2 on board Display Audio Realtek ALC888 7 1 W O Multiple Streaming or 5 1 2 with Multiple ATM Ie Streaming HD Audio Audio Interface Mic in Line in Line out Audio Amplifier W Dual 6W Amp TPA3005D2 Optional Ethernet RTL8111C Gigabit LAN RTL8111C Gigabit LAN 1 x PS 2 Keyboard 1 x PS 2 Mouse 1 x VGA port 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM Port
39. ral Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit YYYY Y VY vV02 61 Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Intel TXT LT Parameters Options Disabled BIOS AC SCLEAH Enabled Enabled BIOS AC SCHECE Enabled Lock DPR Enabled Reset TPM Establishment Flag Enabled e Intel TXT Initialization Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT Initialization Configuration options Disabled Enabled e The items show when you set Intel TXT Initialization option to Enabled e When you set Intel TXT Initialization option to Enabled all of these items are set to Enabled automatically 2 2 2 4 Intel VT d Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced B re 24 T ang Exit Advanced Setting Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunct ion USB Confiquration Trusted Computing Intel TXT IT Configuration CPU Confiquration Chipset Onboard Device Configuration PCT PnP Select Screen t l Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help Fl10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced e Intel VT d Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel amp VT d function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled 2 2 2 5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Bi T
40. rimary EIDE RAID Connector 20 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm PWR FAN Power Fan Connector 3 x 1 wafer pitch 2 54mm 43 SATA1 6 serial ATA Connectors 1 6 7 pin header 44 black red SPDIF OUT GE Audio Connector 4 x 1 header pe 2 54mm 45 USB56 USB 2 0 Connector 5x2 E pitch 2 54mm USB78 USB 2 0 Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 46 USB910 USB 2 0 Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 46 USB1112 USB 2 0 Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 46 EAX Q35 17 EAX Q35 1 4 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel amp LGA775 Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo CPU processors 18 Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU If installing a dual core CPU connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU FAN connector to ensure system stability Your boxed Intel LGA775 Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo CPU processors package should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism 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 contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components Your place of purchase or local distributor will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit re
41. run Setup during POST when you set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled 84 User s Manual 2 2 4 5 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options B IOS SETUP UT LILIT Y Main Advanced Power Boot gt Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Device gt Boot Settings Configuration Security e Supervisor Password The Supervisor User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed BIOS SETUP UTILITY install or EAX Q35 85 EAX Q35 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the Supervisor User Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor User Password item and press Enter 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or number the press Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Settings Install or Change the password Supervisor Password Hot Installed Enter Hew Password 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To clear the supervisor user password select the change Supervisor User Password then press Enter The message Password Uninstalled appears After you have set a supervisor password the ot
42. s Disabled 378 278 SBC e Parallel Port Mode ECP Allow you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal Bi Directional ECP EPP ECP amp EPP e Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 72 2 2 2 8 PCI PnP 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 A Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced rt Zare eng Exit Advanced Setting Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunct ion USB Configuration Trusted Computing Intel TXT LT Configuration Intel VT d Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Device Configuration Ee b lt Select Screen t Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help Fi Save and Exit ESC Exit VO2 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 Amer ican Meg atrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI PnP Settings Rn Lets the BIOS configure all the WARHIHG Setting wrong values in below devices in the system YES Lets the operating system sections may cause system to malfunct ion configure Plug and e Plug and Play O S No When set to No
43. s Load Setup Defaults operation Save configuration changes and exit setup Cancel SCreen t Item 2 2 5 2 Discard Changes and Exit Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Eoot Exit Exit Options Exit system setup without saving Save Changes and Exit any changes Discard Changes ESC key can he used for this Load Setup Defaults operation Discard changes and exit setup Select Screen t Select Item Enter Go to Sub rs a d d r 2 2 5 3 Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Discards changes done so far to Save Changes and Exit any of the setup Discard Changes and Exit questions F7 key can be uzed tor this operation Load Setup Defaults Discard changes 3 n Cancel Select Screen A I a wl C m 2 2 5 4 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the setup default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or i
44. s Parallel Port ECP mode 3 4 LAN USB1 LAN RJ 45 connector This port allows Gigabit connection to a LAN USB2 ACTILINK SPEED Local Area Network LAN through a LED LED network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications The optional 10 100 Mbps LAN controller allows 10 100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network LAN port LAN through a network hub ACT LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection 5 AUDIO Line In port Light Blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 34 User s Manual Function Description Line Out port Lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 8 9 LAN USB1 USB 2 0 connector These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB LAN_USB2 ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 10 VGA VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 12 KBMS PS 2 KB connector This port is for a PS 2 keyboard EAX Q35 35 EAX Q35 1 8 2 Front Panel Audio Connector AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 optional audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this conn
45. taining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket orm ED DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force EAX Q35 27 EAX Q35 1 6 Expansion Slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 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 d 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 Expansion 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 2 Assign an IRQ to the card if needed Refer to the tables on the next page 3 Install the
46. tal Audio Connector SPDIF OUT 45 1 8 16 PIPN Header SP NR m umm 45 1 8 17 USB 2 0 Connector USB56 USB78 USB910 UGIN 46 ILONEN mee nnn 48 N MEME Tee Re PELO Em 48 edl MICO OIG BOK RE sea akonosdss 49 2e E e T T 49 213 Seen EE 49 ZEE IS CN gESCII ME 50 PLN MEN INR RA 51 Z2 MEN IUe o MT P 59 PLC MEME QU dr m 74 LOL MEME M 80 CPP SEMM S o E 87 EAX Q35 3 EAX Q35 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
47. tall 64 bit operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Y initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allow you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device Configuration options IGD PCI IGD PCI PEG PEG IGD PEG PCI v internal Graphic Mode Select Enabled 8MB Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics device Configuration options Disabled Enabled 1MB Enabled 8MB Z The Video Function Configuration item shows when you set this Ze option to Enabled 1 MB or Enabled 8MB v PEG Port Control Auto Allows you to disable or enable PEG port control Configuration options Auto Disabled i Z The following item shows when you set this option to Auto EAX Q35 69 EAX Q35 v Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select Configuration options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT FIXED Memory Configuration options 128MB 258MB Maximum DTMTT Spread Spectrum Clock Configuration options Disabled Enabled v CPU Clock Spread Spectrum Configuration options Disabled Enabled v PCI Express Clock Spread Spectrum Configuration options Disabled Enabled 70 2 2 2 7 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced B 4 ie e158 Exit Advanced Setting Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunct ion USB Configuration Trusted Comput ing Intel TXT LT Configuration Intel VT d C
48. tem 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit Use EHTER TAB 44 19 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 04 29 2008 select a field Floppy A 1 44MB 3 5 Use or to configure system SATA Hard Disk Time SATA Hard Disk SATA Hot Detected SATA 4 Hot Detected SATA 5 Hot Detected SATA Hot Detected Select Screen SATA Configuration tT Select Item ACHI Configuration Change Field System Information Tab Select Field Fl General Help Fl10 Save and Exit ESC Exit YYY AAA AA General Help Select Screen tt Select Item Change Option Field Enter Go to Sub Screen PGDN Hext Page PGUP Previous Page HOME Go to Top Screen END Go to Bottom of Screen F2 F3 Change Colors E Discard Changes FB Load Failsafe Default F9 Load Optimal Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit User s Manual 2 2 1 Main Use this menu for basic system configurations such as time date etc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit Use EHTER TAB 44 19 or SHIFI TAB to System Date Tue 04 29 2008 select a field Floppy A 1 44MB 3 5 Use or to configure system SATA Hard Disk Time SATA Hard Disk SATA 3 Hot Detected SATA Hot Detected SATA Hot Detected SATA Hot Detected Select Screen S
49. tward after resetting The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis TA Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation 24 User s Manual 1 5 System Memory 1 5 1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with four 240 pin Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240 pin footprint compared to the 184 pin DDR DIMM DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 112 Pins 128 Pins EAX Q35 25 EAX Q35 1 5 2 Memory Configurations You can install 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB and 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into the SODIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section EH e Installing DDR2 DIMM other than the recommended NR configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure Use any of the recommended configurations e Fordual channel configuration the total size of memory module s installed per channel must be the same DIMM1 DIMM2 e Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to chipset resource allocation the system may detect less than 1 GB system memory when you installed
50. u items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu e Y items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced tls t que rees Exit Advanced Setting Configure the USB Support Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction Trusted Computing Intel TXT IT Configuration Intel VT d Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Device Confiquration PCT PnP lt Select Screen t Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit E Le gt W02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc 2 2 2 4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Devices Enabled Disabled l keyboard 1 Mouse Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled Port 64 60 Emulation Disabled Select Screen t i Select Item t Change Field Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None e USB Functions Enabled Al
51. uto t Select Item Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto Change Field PIO Mode Auto Fl General Help DMA Mode Auto F10 Save and Exit S M A R T Auto ESC Exit 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American atrends Inc Type Auto Select the type of SATA drive Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD User s Manual e LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto e Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto e PIO Mode Auto Select the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 e DMA Mode Auto Select the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SWDMAO SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MW DMAO MWDMA1 MWDMA2 UDMAO UD
52. ver B until it snaps into the retention tab If installing a dual core CPU connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA FAN connector to ensure system stability into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and dai The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU damaging the CPU y The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel K Enhanced Memory 64 Technology EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST and Hyper Threading Technology After installation make sure to plug in the ATX power cable to the motherboard User s Manual 1 4 2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan The Intel amp LGA775 Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo CPU processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance e Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU TA fan and heatsink assembly e When you buy a boxed Intel processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately make sure that you use only Intel certified multi directional heatsink and fan If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make AN sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on t

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