MB960 Intel ® Sandy Bridge / PCH ATX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Version 1.
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Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................... 1 Product Description ............................................................. 1 Checklist .............................................................................. 2 MB960 Specifications ......................................................... 3 Board Dimensions ............................................................... 5 Installations .......................................................
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description The MB960F ATX motherboard is based on the latest Intel@ Q67 chipset. The platform supports 2nd generation Intel@ Core processor family with LGA1155 packing and features an integrated dual-channel DDR3 memory controller as well as a graphics core. The latest Intel@ processors provide advanced performance in both computing and graphics quality. This meets the requirement of customers in the gaming, POS, digital signage and server market segment.
INTRODUCTION Checklist Your MB960 package should include the items listed below.
INTRODUCTION MB960 Specifications Product Name Form Factor CPU Type CPU Speed Cache CPU Socket Chipset BIOS Memory VGA LAN USB Serial ATA Audio LPC I/O Digital IO IAMT(7.0) TPM 1.2 PCI to ISA PATA Expansion Slots Edge Connectors Onboard Header/ Connector Watchdog Timer System Voltage Others MB960AF/MB960F ATX - Intel® Sandy Bridge 32nm QC/DC DT processor w/ IMC & Gfx - LGA package[37.5 mm x 37.
INTRODUCTION Board Size 4 305mm x 244mm MB960 User’s Manual
INTRODUCTION [ Board Dimensions MB960 User’s Manual 5
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MB960 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the CPU.................................................................................. 7 Installing the Memory ............................................................................ 8 Setting the Jumpers ................................................................................ 9 Connectors on MB960 ......
INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The MB960 board supports an LGA1155 Socket (shown below) for Intel Sandy Bridge processors. To install the CPU, unlock first the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90-degree. Then, position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner aligns with the gold triangle matching the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket and push down the lever to secure the CPU. Then, install the heat sink and fan.
INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory The MB960 board supports four DDR3 memory socket for a maximum total memory of 16GB in DDR3 DIMM memory type. Installing and Removing Memory Modules To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: 1. Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligned with that on the memory slot. 2.
INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MB960 to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following lists the connectors on MB960 and their respective functions. Jumper Locations on MB960 .............................................................. 10 JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection ....................
INSTALLATIONS Jumper Locations on MB960 Jumpers on MB960 .......................................................................... Page JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection..................... 11 JP4: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting................................ 11 JP5: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting................................ 11 JP8: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only) ................. 12 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents .......................................
INSTALLATIONS JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection COM1 Function Jumper Setting (pin closed) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 JP1: 3-5&4-6 JP2: 1-3&2-4 JP1: 1-3&2-4 JP3: 1-2 JP3: 3-4 JP3: 5-6 JP2: 3-5 & 4-6 JP2: 1-3 & 2-4 JP2: 1-3 & 2-4 JP4: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting JP4 Setting Pin 1-2 Short/Closed Pin 3-4 Short/Closed Pin 5-6 Short/Closed Function +12V RI +5V JP5: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting JP5 Setting Pin 1-2 Short/Closed Pin 3-4 Short/Closed Pin 5-6 Short/Closed
INSTALLATIONS JP8: Flash Descriptor Security Overide (Factory use only) JP8 Open Close Flash Descriptor Security Overide Disabled (Default) Enabled JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents JBAT1 12 Setting Function Pin 1-2 Short/Closed Normal Pin 2-3 Short/Closed Clear CMOS MB960 User’s Manual
INSTALLATIONS Connectors on MB960 Connector Locations on MB960 ......................................................... 14 CN2: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports .................................................. 15 CN3: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector ..................................................... 15 CN5: USB3.0 Connector ..................................................................... 16 CN1: HDMI Connector .......................................................................
INSTALLATIONS Connector Locations on MB960 14 MB960 User’s Manual
INSTALLATIONS CN2: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports Pin # Signal Name RS-232 R2-422 RS-485 [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DCD RX TX DTR Ground DSR RTS CTS RI NC TXTX+ RX+ RXGround NC NC NC NC NC CN3: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector Signal Name Pin # DATA 2DATA 2+ Shield 2/4 DATA 4DATA 4+ DDC CLOCK DDC DATA N.
INSTALLATIONS [ Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name DATA 2DATA 2+ Shield 2/4 DATA 4DATA 4+ DDC CLOCK DDC DATA N.C DATA 1DATA 1+ SHIELD 1/3 DATA 3DATA 3+ DDC POWER A GROUND 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 HOT POWER DATA 0DATA 0+ SHIELD 0/5 DATA 5DATA 5+ SHIELD CLK CLOCK CLOCK + N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. CN5: USB3.
INSTALLATIONS J16: Digital I/O Signal Name GND OUT3 OUT2 IN3 IN2 Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal Name VCC OUT1 OUT0 IN1 IN0 J18: ATX Power Supply Connector Signal Name 3.3V -12V Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground -5V +5V +5V Pin # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal Name 3.3V 3.
INSTALLATIONS J6, J7, J10, J12, J14: USB Connectors Signal Name VCC D0D0+ GND KEY J2 :SPDIF I/O Pin # 1 2 3 4 Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal Name GND D1D1+ GND NC Signal Name SPDIF IN Ground SPDIF OUT Ground J1 : Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel Signal Name Pin Pin Signal Name MIC IN_L 1 2 Ground MIC IN_R 3 4 DET LINE_R 5 6 Ground Sense 7 8 KEY LINE_L 9 10 Ground J15: Front Panel Function Connector 18 Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name SPK + NC SPK – (GND) SPK – (GND) NC NC PWR_SW
INSTALLATIONS CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector Pin # Signal Name 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Rotation detection 4 Control SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector Pin # Signal Name 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Rotation detection SYS_FAN2: System Fan2 Power Connector Pin # Signal Name 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 NC CN9, CN10, CN11, CN12, CN13, CN14: SATA Connectors CN8: Compact Flash Connector J17: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only) J4: ISA Slot (shared with PCI1) PCIE2: PCI-E X16 Slot PCIE1: PCI-E X8 Slot (X4 Link) PCI1-PCI4: PCI 32-b
BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: BIOS Introduction ............................................................................... 21 BIOS Setup .......................................................................................... 21 Advanced Settings ............................................................................... 23 Chipset Settings ...............
BIOS SETUP BIOS Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer system’s ROM supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system. BIOS Setup The BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system configurations and settings.
BIOS SETUP Warning: It is strongly recommended that you avoid making any changes to the chipset defaults. These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system to become unstable and crash in some cases. System Language Choose the system default language. System Date Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements. System Time Set the Time.
BIOS SETUP Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference.
BIOS SETUP ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Disabled Enable Hibernation ACPI Sleep State Lock Legacy Resources Enabled S3 (Suspend to R…) Disabled Save & Exit → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Enabled ACPI Auto Configuration Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
BIOS SETUP Wake up event settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Wake system with Fixed Time Wake up hour Wake up minute Wake up second Disabled 0 0 0 Wake on Ring Wake on PCI PME Wake on PCIE Wake Event Disabled Disabled Disabled Security Save & Exit → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Wake system with Fixed Time Enables or Disables System wake on alarm event.
BIOS SETUP CPU Configuration This section shows the CPU configuration parameters. Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit CPU Configuration Intel® Core ™ i5-2400 CPU @ 3.
BIOS SETUP Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Intel Virtualization Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Power Technology Enable the power management features. Local x2APIC Enable Local x2APIC. Some OSes do not support this. SATA Configuration SATA Devices Configuration.
BIOS SETUP APCI Shutdown Temperature Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset APCI Shutdown Temperature Boot Security Disabled Save & Exit → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit ACPI Shutdown Temperature The default setting is Disabled.
BIOS SETUP PCI IRQ Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 Boot Security PCI/ISA PCI/ISA PCI/ISA PCI/ISA PCI/ISA PCI/ISA PCI/ISA PCI/ISA Save & Exit → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration DVMT Mode Sel
BIOS SETUP USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration → ← Select USB Devices: 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.
BIOS SETUP XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. EHCI Hand-off Enabled/Disabled. This is a workaround for Oses without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Port 64/60 Emulation Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.
BIOS SETUP Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip -> Serial Port 0 Configuration -> Serial Port 1 Configuration -> Serial Port 2 Configuration -> Serial Port 3 Configuration Power Failure Fintek F81865 Always off → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Serial Port Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Ports
BIOS SETUP H/W Monitor Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PC Health Status CPU Temp. System Temp. CPU FAN Speed System FAN1 Speed +3.3V Vcore +5V +12V Vmem VSB3V CPU Smart Fan Control +41 C +35 C 4109 RPM N/A +3.408 V +1.184 V +5.087 V +12.232 V +1.504 V +3.
BIOS SETUP AMT Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset AMT Unconfigure AMT/ME WatchDog Timer OS WatchDog Timer BIOS WatchDog Timer Boot Security Enabled Disabled Disabled 0 0 Save & Exit → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit AMT This configuration is supported only with MB960AF (with iAMT function). Options are Enabled and Disabled.
BIOS SETUP Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot COM0 (Disabled) Console Redirection Port is Disabled COM4(PCI Dev0, Func0) (Disabled) Console Redirection Port is Disabled Security Save & Exit → ← Select Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection Enabled Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Con
BIOS SETUP Chipset Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Bridge Bridge ► ME Subsystem Save & Exit ► North ► South → ← Select Enable CSID By default, this item is disabled. Enable Compatible Revision ID. North Bridge This item shows the North Bridge Parameters. South Bridge This item shows the South Bridge Parameters.
BIOS SETUP North Bridge This section allows you to configure the North Bridge Chipset.
BIOS SETUP PCI Express Port Options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. PEG Force Gen1 PCI Express Port Force Gen1. Options are Disabled and Enabled. Detect Non-Compliance Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device in PEG. SB Chipset Configuration This section allows you to configure the South Bridge Chipset.
BIOS SETUP PCI Express Ports Configuration Enable or Disable the PCI Express Ports in the Chipset.
BIOS SETUP Intel ME Subsystem Configuration This section allows you to configure the PCI settings. Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Version 7.0.4.
BIOS SETUP Boot Settings This section allows you to configure the boot settings. Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State 1 On Quiet Boot Fast Boot Disabled Disabled CSM16 Module Version 07.
BIOS SETUP Security Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits accesss to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.
BIOS SETUP Save & Exit Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save Changes and Exit Disacard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save & Exit → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Save
BIOS SETUP Save as User Defaults Save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. Boot Override Pressing ENTER causes the system to enter the OS. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
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DRIVER INSTALLATION Drivers Installation This section describes the installation procedures for software and drivers. The software and drivers are included with the motherboard. If you find the items missing, please contact the vendor where you made the purchase. The contents of this section include the following: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ........................................... 47 VGA Drivers Installation .....................................................................
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) QM67/Q67 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility. 3.
DRIVER INSTALLATION VGA Drivers Installation NOTE: Before installing the Intel(R) Q67 Chipset Family Graphics Driver, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SPI should be first installed. To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) QM67/Q67 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) Q67 Chipset Family Graphics Driver. 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation Follow the steps below to install the Realtek HD Audio Drivers. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) QM67/Q67 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 3. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Yes to proceed with and complete the installation process.
DRIVER INSTALLATION LAN Drivers Installation 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) QM67/Q67 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver. 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. On the next screen, click Yes to to agree with the license agreement. 4. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it and click Next to continue.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 5. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation. 6. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish.
DRIVER INSTALLATION Intel® Management Engine Interface REMARKS: The Intel iAMT 7.0 Drivers can be installed on MB960AF, not MB960F. Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) AMT 7.0 Drivers. 2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® Management Engine Components, click Next. On the next screen, click Yes to to agree with the license agreement.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 2. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed.
DRIVER INSTALLATION ASMedia USB 3.0 Drivers 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) QM67/Q67 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver. 2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® Management Engine Components, click Next. 3. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish.
APPENDIX Appendix A. I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used.
APPENDIX B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board.
APPENDIX C. Watchdog Timer Configuration The WDT is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock. Under these sorts of circumstances, the timer will count to zero and the selected outputs will be driven. Under normal circumstance, the user will restart the WDT at regular intervals before the timer counts to zero.
APPENDIX } //--------------------------------------------------------------------------void EnableWDT(int interval) { unsigned char bBuf; bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0x2B); bBuf &= (~0x20); Set_F81865_Reg(0x2B, bBuf); //Enable WDTO Set_F81865_LD(0x07); Set_F81865_Reg(0x30, 0x01); //switch to logic device 7 //enable timer bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xF5); bBuf &= (~0x0F); bBuf |= 0x52; Set_F81865_Reg(0xF5, bBuf); Set_F81865_Reg(0xF6, interval); //count mode is second //set timer bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xFA); bBuf
APPENDIX //--------------------------------------------------------------------------// // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE. // //--------------------------------------------------------------------------#include "F81865.H" #include
APPENDIX unsigned char Get_F81865_Reg(unsigned char REG) { unsigned char Result; Unlock_F81865(); outportb(F81865_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(F81865_DATA_PORT); Lock_F81865(); return Result; } //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- //--------------------------------------------------------------------------// // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED
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