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 ............................................................... 4 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 Board Size MB960AF/MB960F ATX - Intel® Sandy Bridge 32nm QC/DC DT processor w/ IMC & Gfx - LGA package[37.5 mm x 37.
INTRODUCTION [ Board Dimensions 4 MB960 User’s Manual
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.................................................................................. 6 Installing the Memory ............................................................................ 7 Setting the Jumpers ................................................................................ 8 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 ................................................................. 9 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 .................... 10 JP4: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ................................ 10 JP5: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ................................ 10 JP8: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only) ................ 11 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents.....................................
INSTALLATIONS JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection COM1 Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 JP1: 3-5&4-6 JP1: 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 Jumper Setting (Pin closed) 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 Override (Factory use only) JP8 Open Close Flash Descriptor Security Override Disabled (Default) Enabled JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents JBAT1 Setting Function Pin 1-2 Short/Closed Normal Pin 2-3 Short/Closed Clear CMOS MB960 User’s Manual 11
INSTALLATIONS Connectors on MB960 Connector Locations on MB960 .......................................................... 13 CN2: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports................................................... 14 CN3: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector ...................................................... 14 CN5: USB3.0 Connector ..................................................................... 15 CN1: HDMI Connector ........................................................................
INSTALLATIONS Connector Locations on MB960 MB960 User’s Manual 13
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 VSYNC DATA 1DATA 1+ SHIELD 1/3 DATA 3DATA 3+ DDC POWER A GROUND 1 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DATADATA+ NC NC Ground NC NC NC NC NC Pin # Signal Name 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 HOT PO
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.
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 Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name SPK + NC SPK – (GND) SPK – (GND) NC NC PWR_S
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 ............................................................................... 20 BIOS Setup .......................................................................................... 20 Advanced Settings ............................................................................... 22 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 Main Settings Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot System Language [English] System Date System Time [Tue 01/20/2009] [22:26:12] Access Level Administrator Security Save & Exit Choose the system default language → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit System Language Choose the system default language.
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 PCI Latency Timer Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. VGA Palette Snoop Enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. PERR# Generation Enables or disables PCI device to generate PERR#. SERR# Generation Enables or disables PCI device to generate SERR#. PCI Express Settings Change PCI Express devices settings.
BIOS SETUP Maximum Payload Set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value. Maximum Read Request Set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value. ASPM Support Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State: AUTO – BIOS auto configure : DISABLE – Disables ASPM. Extended Synch If ENABLED allows generation of Extended Synchronization patterns.
BIOS SETUP ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Settings → ← Select Enable Hibernation ACPI Sleep State Lock Legacy Resources S3 Video Repost Enabled S1 (CPU stop C…) Disabled Disabled Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Enable Hibernation Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS.
BIOS SETUP Wake up event settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Wake system with Fixed Time Disabled Wake up hour Wake up minute Wake up second 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™ i7-3770 CPU @ 3.
BIOS SETUP Intel Virtualization Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Hardware Prefetcher To turn on/off the Mid level Cache (L2) streamer Prefetcher. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. SATA Configuration SATA Devices Configuration.
BIOS SETUP Shutdown Temperature Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset APCI Shutdown Temperature Boot Security Save & Exit → ← Select Disabled 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 AMT Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Intel AMT BIOS Hotkey Pressed MEBx Selection Screen Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation Un-Configure ME Amt Wait Timer Activate Remote Assistance Process USB Configure PET Progress Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 0 Disabled Enabled Enabled AMT CIRA Timeout Watchdog OS Timer BIOS Timer 0 Disabled 0 0 Security Save & Exit → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previou
BIOS SETUP Acoustic Management Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Acoustic Management Configuration Acoustic Management → ← Select Disabled Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration USB Devices: 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.
BIOS SETUP 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. USB Transfer time-out The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. Device reset tine-out USB mass Storage device start Unit command time-out. Device power-up delay Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller.
BIOS SETUP F81865 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 Vcore +5V +12V Vmem +41 C +35 C 4109 RPM N/A +1.184 V +5.087 V +12.232 V +1.504 V +3.3V CPU Smart Fan Control +3.
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.
BIOS SETUP PCH-IO Configuration This section allows you to configure the North Bridge Chipset. Aptio Setup Utility Main Chipset Advanced Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID Boot Security Save & Exit 1.5.0.
BIOS SETUP PCI Express Configuration Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating DMI Link ASPM Control DMI Link Extended Synch Control PCIe-USB Glitch W/A Subtractive Decode Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled ► PCI Express Root Port 1 ► PCI Express Root Port 2 ► PCI Express Root Port 3 → ← ► PCI Express Root Port 4 ► PCI Express Root Port 5 ► PCI Express Root Port 7 ► PCI Express Root Port 8 Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Selec
BIOS SETUP USB Configuration Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit → ← USB Configuration EHCI1 Enabled EHCI2 Enabled USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Disabled Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit EHCI1/2 Control the USAB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling.
BIOS SETUP PCH Azalia Configuration Main Chipset Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit PCH Azalia Configuration → ← Azalia Auto Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Azalia Control Detection of the Azalia device. Disabled = Azalia will unconditionally disabled. Enabled Azalia will be unconditionally enabled. Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
BIOS SETUP Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Graphics Configuration IGFX VBIOS Version IGfx Frequency 2132 350 MHz Primary Display Internal Graphics GTT Size Aperture Size DVMT Pre-Allocated DVMT Total Gfx Mem Auto Auto 2MB 256MB 64M 256MB Security Save & Exit → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Primary Display Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI graphics device
BIOS SETUP Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Memory Information Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#0 DIMM#1 DIMM#2 DIMM#3 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time 1067 MHz 1024 MB (DDR3) 1024 MB (DDR3) → ← Select 7 CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 40 7 7 20 MB960 User’s Manual Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Ex
BIOS SETUP Boot Settings This section allows you to configure the boot settings. Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State 1 On Quiet Boot Fast Boot Disabled Disabled CSM16 Module Version 07.
BIOS SETUP INT19 Trap Response Enable: Allows Option ROMs to trap Int 19. Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order. CSM parameters This section allows you to configure the boot settings.
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 limit access 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 Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save & Exit → ← Select Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes.
DRIVERS 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 ........................................... 46 VGA Drivers Installation .....................................................................
DRIVER 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.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION VGA Drivers Installation NOTE: Before installing the Intel(R) Q67 Chipset Family Graphics Driver, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SPI should be 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.
DRIVER 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.
DRIVERS 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.
DRIVER INSTALLATION 5. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation. 6. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish.
DRIVERS 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.
DRIVER INSTALLATION 2. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed.
DRIVERS 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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