MB966 Intel® Xeon® / Core™ i3/i5/i7 Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Version 0.
Acknowledgments AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends, Inc. PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Winbond is a registered trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation. All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................... 1 Specifications ...................................................................... 1 Checklist .............................................................................. 3 Board Dimensions ............................................................... 4 Installations ....................................................... 6 Installing the CPU ...............................................................
This page is intentionally left blank.
INTRODUCTION Introduction Specifications Product Name MB966 Processor Support for Intel Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors which fall within mainstream TDP envelope, up to 95W TDP.
INTRODUCTION USB Intel® 3450 built-in High Speed USB host controller, use 4 ports: • 2-port at front panel • 2-port USB by box header 2x5 LPC I/O Winbond W83627DHG: • COM1 by pin header 1x8 • KB/Mouse by pin header 1x6 • Hardware monitor (3 thermal inputs, 4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 Fan headers) RTC Intel® 3450 built-in RTC with on-board lithium battery & holder Expansion Two PCI-e x8 (Golden Finger) One Type II CF (Internal socket) Front Panel LEDs and LCD Display Status LED function as follows
INTRODUCTION Checklist Your MB966 package should include the items listed below.
INTRODUCTION [ Board Dimensions 4 MB966 User’s Manual
INTRODUCTION This page is intentionally left blank.
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MB966 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 MB966 ......
INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The MB966 board supports an LGA1156 Socket (shown below) for Intel Clarkdale 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 MB966 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 MB966 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 MB966 and their respective functions. Jumper Locations on MB966 .............................................................. 10 Jumper Settings on MB966 .................................................................
INSTALLATIONS Jumper Locations on MB966 JP1: TPM Enable/Disable Setting JP2, JP3: Watchdog Timer & CN11~CN14 LAN Bypass Settings JP4: Clear CMOS Contents JP5: ME (Intel® Management Engine) Enable/Disable JP7: PCIE1 & PCIE2 Golden Finger PCIe Configuration 10 MB966 User’s Manual
INSTALLATIONS Jumper Settings on MB966 JP1: TPM Enable/Disable Setting JP1 Setting Function Pin 1-2 Short/Closed Enable Pin 2-3 Short/Closed Disable JP2, JP3: Watchdog Timer & CN11~CN14 LAN Bypass Settings JP2, JP3 Setting Function JP3 Pin 1-2 Open & 3-4 Closed JP2 Pin 1-2 Closed System will bypass LANs & Reboot upon the time out of watchdog timer. (DEFAULT) JP3 Pin 1-2 & 3-4 Open JP2 Pin 1-2 Closed System will bypass LANs upon the time out of watchdog timer.
INSTALLATIONS JP4: Clear CMOS Contents Use JP4 to clear the CMOS contents. Note that the ATX-power connector should be disconnected from the board before clearing CMOS.
INSTALLATIONS Connectors on MB966 Connector Locations on MB966 ......................................................... 14 Connector Locations on MB966 ......................................................... 14 USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MB966) and USB1/2 Ports........... 15 ATX1: 24-pin ATX Power Connector ................................................ 15 ATX_12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector ........................................... 15 DIMM1, DIMM2: Channel A DDR3 Socket ............................
INSTALLATIONS Connector Locations on MB966 14 MB966 User’s Manual
INSTALLATIONS USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MB966) and USB1/2 Ports ATX1: 24-pin ATX Power Connector Signal Name 3.3V -12V Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground -5V +5V +5V +5V Ground Pin # 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal Name 3.3V 3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground Power good 5VSB +12V +12V +3.
INSTALLATIONS FAN1/2/3/4: System Fan Power Connectors FAN1/2/3/4 are 4-pin headers for system fan power. The fan must be a 12V fan.
INSTALLATIONS CN3: COM1 Serial Port CN3 (COM1) is a DB-9 connector. J8: COM2 Serial Port Pin # Signal Name (RS-232) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DCD, Data carrier detect RXD, Receive data TXD, Transmit data DTR, Data terminal ready Ground DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send RI, Ring indicator No Connect.
INSTALLATIONS CN6, CN9, CN11, CN12, CN13, CN14, CN15, CN16: LAN RJ-45 CN7, CN8, CN10: SATA HDD Connector Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Signal Name Ground TX+ TXGround RXRX+ Ground J1: LPC Debug Port (Factory use only) J4: PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pin # Signal Name 1 KBDATA 2 KBCLK 3 MSDATA 4 MSCLK 5 GND 6 +5V J5: SPI Debug Port (Factory use only) J6: Mini-Card Connector 18 MB966 User’s Manual
INSTALLATIONS J7: VGA Box Header (Available for Integrated Graphics in selected CPU only) Signal Name R G B NC GND GND GND GND Pin 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 Pin 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Signal Name +5V GND NC SPD1 Hsync Vsync SPCLK J14~J15: Power Output Connector 4 1 Pin # 1 2 3 4 Signal Name +5V GND GND +12V MB966 User’s Manual 19
INSTALLATIONS This page is intentionally left blank.
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 ........................................................................................ 22 BIOS Setup .................................................................................................... 22 Main BIOS Setup .........................................................................................
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 adds virus and 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 BIOS Setup This setup allows you to view processor configuration used in your computer system and set the system time and date. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU Speed : 3333MHz Count :1 Boot Security 660 @ 3.33GHz Note: Exit Use[ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
BIOS SETUP Advanced Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Advanced Settings Chipset Exit Configure CPU. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP The CPU Configuration menu shows the following CPU details including the manufacturer, CPU type, its frequency and cache levels. Other options include: Ratio CMOS Setting Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. MPS and ACPI MADT ordering Modern ordering for Windows XP or later OSes. Legacy ordering for Windows 2000 or earlier OSes. Max CPU ID Value Limit Disabled for Windows XP. Intel Virtualization Tech When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional HW Caps.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit IDE Configuration Mirrored IDER Configuration Configure SATA#1 as SATA#1 IDE Configuration SATA#2 IDE Configuration ► ► ► ► ► ► Primary IDE Master Primary Slave Master Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Hark Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Disabled] [IDE] [Compatible] [Enhanced] : [Hard Disk] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Dete
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure Win627UHG Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Restore on AC Power Loss Power On Function [3F8] [2F8] [Power Off] [None] <- Select Screen ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit Onboard Serial Port/Parallel Port These fields allow you to select the onboard serial ports and their addresses.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hardware Health Configuration System Temperature CPU Temperature PCH Temperature :34°C/93°F :38°C/100°F :38°C/100°F Fan1 Speed FAN2 Speed FAN3 Speed FAN4 Speed :0 RPM :1074RPM :0RPM :0RPM VcoreA 3VCC 12V VcoreB VCCIN VSB SYS SMART FAN Setting CPU SMART FAN Setting ACPI Shut down Temperature :1.176 V :3.472 V :12.408 V :1.552 V :5.196 V :3.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security ACPI Settings Chipset Exit General ACPI Configuration settings ►General ACPI Configuration <- Select Screen ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security General ACPI Configuration Suspend mode [S1 (POS)] Chipset Exit General ACPI Configuration settings <- Select Screen ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Field Select F
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit AHCI Settings Enabled AHCI BIOS Support ►AHCI Port0 [Not Detected] ►AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] <- Select Screen ►AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit ►AHCI Port3 [Not Detected] ►AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] ►AHCI Port05[Not Detected] AHCI BIOS Support Enables for supporting AHCI controller operates in AHCI mode during BIOS control otherwise op
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Intel AMT Configuration Intel AMT Support Chipset Exit Options: Disabled Enabled [Enabled] AMT/ME BIOS Extension (MEBx) Configuration ME BIOS Extension (MEBx) [Enabled] Unconfigure AMT/ME [Disabled] MEBx Ctrl+P Delay (Seconds) 256 <- Select Screen ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit The Intel AMT Configuration configures the Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) options.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security MPS Configuration MPS Revision VT-d [1.4] Chipset Exit Select MPS Revision <- Select Screen ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit MPS Version Control for OS This option is specifies the MPS (Multiprocessor Specification) version for your operating system. MPS version 1.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security PCI Express Configuration Active State Power Management Chipset Exit Enable/Disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states [Disabled] <- Select Screen ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access Enabled Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Contr
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT Chipset Exit Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS No <- Select Screen ↑↓ +Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit USB Configuration This option is used to configure USB mass storage class devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security USB Configuration Chipset Exit Enables support for legacy USB.
BIOS SETUP USB Beep Message Enables the beep during USB device enumeration.
BIOS SETUP PCIPnP Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA This assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ or doesn't assign IRQ to PCI VGA card even if card requests an IRQ. Palette Snooping This informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so the card will function correctly. PCI IDE BusMaster This uses PCI busmastering for BIOS reading / writing to IDE devices. OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card Some PCI IDE cards may require this to be set to the PCI slot number that is holiding the card.
BIOS SETUP Boot Settings This option configures the settings during system boot including boot device priority and HDD/CD/DVD drives. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Boot Settings ► Boot Settings Configuration ► Boot ► Hard Chipset Exit Configure Settings during System Boot.
BIOS SETUP Security Settings This setting comes with two options set the system password. Supervisor Password sets a password that will be used to protect the system and Setup utility. User Password sets a password that will be used exclusively on the system. To specify a password, highlight the type you want and press . The Enter Password: message prompts on the screen. Type the password and press . The system confirms your password by asking you to type it again.
BIOS SETUP Advanced Chipset Settings This setting configures the north bridge, south bridge and the ME subsystem. WARNING! Setting the wrong values may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset Security Advanced Chipset Settings Exit Configure North Bridge features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP Memory Hole This option is used to reserve memory space between 15MB and 16MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly. Initiate Graphic Adapter This option selects which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. IGD Graphics Mode Select This option selects the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device. PEG Port The options are Auto and Disabled.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot South Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Function EHCI Controller#1 EHCI Controller#2 GbE Controller Wake On PCIE LAN Wake On RTC Alarm [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SLP_S4# Min.
BIOS SETUP Exit Setup The exit setup has the following settings that are: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults Chipset Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes.
BIOS SETUP This page is intentionally left blank.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Drivers Installation This section describes the installation procedures for software and drivers under the Windows. The software and drivers are included with the board. 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 Intel Graphics Driver 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. (Before installed Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility. 1. Insert the DVD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility. 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 6. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next to continue. 7. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish then restart the computer and for changes to take effect.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Intel Graphics Driver Installation 1. Insert the DVD that comes with the board. Click Intel -> Intel® Q57 Chipset Family Graphics Driver. 2. When the InstallShield Wizard screen appears, click Next. 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process. 5. On Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue. 6. On Setup Progress screen, click Next to continue the installation. 7. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION LAN Drivers Installation Follow the steps below to start installing the Intel LAN drivers. 1. Insert the DVD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers. 3. On the next screen, click Install Drivers to start the drivers installation. 4. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 5.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 6. When the Setup Options appears, click Drivers as shown below and Next to continue. 7. When the Ready to Install the Program screen appears, click Install to continue. 8. The Setup process is now complete (InstallShield Wizard Completed). Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Intel® Management Engine Interface 1. Insert the drivers disc that comes with the motherboard. Click Intel and then Intel(R) AMT 6.0 Drivers. When the welcome screen of the Intel® Management Engine Components appears, click Next to continue. On the next screen, click Next to agree to the license agreement.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 2. On the next screen, the Readme File Information shows the system requirements and installation information, click Next.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next to continue. Then, click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed to restart the computer.
