Micro-ATX RX965QV Intel® 65nm Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium® Dual core/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® D/ Celeron 440 w/ 1066/800/533MHz FSB User’s Manual Rev 1.
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Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail the BCM RX965QV mainboard. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with RX965QV or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance. Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that make booting impossible.
Contents Chapter 1: System Setup............................................................................................................................11 1.1 Welcome! ......................................................................................................................................11 1.2 Packing Contents..........................................................................................................................11 1.3 Special Features ................................
1.10.11 Front Panel LAN LED HEader: J8 ................................................................................................36 1.10.12 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1......................................................................................................37 1.10.13 LVDS Header: JLVDS1.................................................................................................................38 1.10.14 LCD Inverter Connector: J7 ................................................
Mainboard Specifications Model RX965QV Processor Intel® 65nm LGA 775 processors. Supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium® Dual Core/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® D/ Celeron 440 w/ 1066/800/533MHz FSB North Bridge Intel® Q965 Memory DDR2 800/667/533 SDRAM * Supports DDR2 533MHz (PC2-4200), DDR2 667MHz (PC2-5300), DDR2 800MHz (PC2-6400) memory modules up to 8GB max. (2GB max/ DIMM slot) * DDR2 667MHz recommended for 8GB configuration * 4 DDR2 DIMM slots (240-pin/ 1.
BIOS AMI ® BIOS AMI Bios with 16Mb SPI ROM Expansion Slots PCI-E 1 x PCI-E x 16 Slot supports PCI-E x16 Graphic card or ADD2-DVI card PCI 3 x PCI slot Onboard I/O Headers IDE 1 x IDE Connector SATA 6 x Std. SATA Connectors Floppy 1 x Std.
Chapter 1: System Setup This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another line of BCM long life motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. If any of the below items is damaged of missing, please contact your vendor. 1.
1.3 1.3.1 Special Features Product Highlights Intel® CoreTM 2 Processor Ready This mainboard supports the Intel® Intel® Core™ 2 Quad, and Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® CoreTM2 micorarchitecture technology and 1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® CoreTM2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support By combining the onboard TPM 1.2 with TPM security software (provided by the third party), it will enhance the security level of the system. • PRECAUTION: When TPM is enabled and utilized through TPM software, there is possibility that the encrypted data will not be accessible, or recoverable if one of the following situations occurred: 1. Lost of TPM password. 2. System or board failure, or being replaced. 3. Hard Drive failure.
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to 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.
1.5 Mainboard Overview Before you install the mainboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the mainboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage mainboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the mainboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This mainboard supports Intel® 65nm Core™ 2 Quad (Q6x00 Series), Core™ 2 Duo (E6x00 Series), Pentium® 4 (6x1 series), Pentium® D (9xx Series), Celeron D 352, Celeron 440 in LGA775 package (with 1066/800/533MHz FSB only). When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the system.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you have installed the CPU. 3.
4. 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). 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you purchase 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. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
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 labeled CPUFAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug in this connector.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the mainboard.
4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.
1.7 1.7.1 System Memory Overview The mainboard comes with four 240-pin DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. You may use 533MHz (PC2-4200), 667MHz (PC2-5300), or 800MHz (PC2-6400); Non-ECC, Un-buffered 1.8V DDR2 memory modules on this board (2GB maximum for each slot). It is recommended to use 667MHz DIMM for 8GB configuration. 1.7.2 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously.
1.7.3 Installing DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMS or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the mainboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1.
3. DDR2 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR and is DDR2 standard is not backward compatible. You shall always install DDR2 memory modules in the DDR2 memory slots. 4. To enable the system boot-up successfully, always inset the memory module into the DMM_A1 slot first. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
1.8 Power Supply 1.8.1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1 This connector connects to an ATX 24-pin connector from power supply unit (PSU). To connect the ATX 24-pin power connector, make sure the 24-pin power connector from PSU is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the 24-pin power connector firmly into the connector “ATXPWR1”. You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like.
1. For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V specification 2.0 ( or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400W. 2. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin JPW1 power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. 3. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot if the power is inadequate.
1.9 Back Panel • Mouse/Keyboard Connector The standard PS/2 ® mouse/ keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/ keyboard. • USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB compatible devices. • VGA Port The DB 15-pin female connector is provided for monitor. • LAN (RJ-45) Jack The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect to a network cable to it.
▪ Line-In (Blue color): is used for external CD player, tape player or other audio devices. ▪ Line-Out (Green color): is a connector for speaker or headphones. ▪ MIC (Pink color): is a connector for microphone. ▪ RS-Out (Black color): Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 Channel mode. ▪ CS-Out (Orange color): Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 Channel mode. ▪ SS-Out (Gray color): Side-Surround Out 7.1 Channel mode.
1.10 Connectors/ Headers 1.10.1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. 1.10.2 IDE Connector: IDE1 (Through JMicron “JWB368” PCI-EX to IDE Controller) This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master/ slave mode by setting jumpers.
1.10.3 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 1.10.4 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, PWRFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V.
1.10.5 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 This connector connects to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning message, you must enter the BIOS and clear the record. 1.10.6 CD-In Connector: JCD_IN1 This connector is provided for external audio input. 1.10.
1.10.8 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 1.10.9 Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3 This connector is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, which is ideal for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDD, USB digital cameras, USB MP3 players, USB printers, etc.
Be sure the pins of VCC and GND is connected to the connector correctly. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the USB port and/or the connected USB device. 1.10.10 Serial Port Connector: COM2, COM3, COM4 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 byte FIFOs.
1.10.11 Front Panel LAN LED Header: This header is provided for front panel LAN LED status.
1.10.12 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 These connectors are for electrical connections to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
1.10.13 LVDS Header: JLVDS1 This board supports the LVDS panel with resolutions of: 1024x768 (24bit x1), 1280x1024 (24bit x2), 1400x1050 (24bit x 1), and 1600x1200 (24bit x 2).
1.10.15 Video Output Select: JPCIE1 Pin Signal 1-2 PCIEX-16 GRAPHIC CARD 2-3 LVDS (Default) 1.10.16 The Header: JSPI1 This header is reserved for factory use only.
1.11 Jumpers 1.11,1 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. For normal state (default), the jumper is set on pin location 1 and 2. To clear the CMOS, set the jumper to pin location 2 and 3 for at least 30 seconds while the system is off. 1. You can clear CMOS by shorting pin 2-3 for at least 30 seconds (while the system is OFF), then place the jumper back to pin 1-2 for normal operation. 2.
1.12 The Expansion Slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the expansion 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 mainrboard components. 1.12.1 Installation of expansion card To install an expansion Card: 1.
1.12.3.1 PCI-E x 16 Slot: PCIE1 This slot supports PCI-E x16 graphic cards only. 1.12.3.2 PCI Slots: PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure the system power is OFF. 2. After the card is installed on the system, make the adjustments under system BIOS if necessary, then install the card driver provided by the card vendor under system OS. 3.
Chapter 2: Starting Up the System 2.1 Starting Up Your System 1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switches are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to the local voltage, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4.
“Shut down” and then click “Shut down the computer” The power supply should turn off after windows shut down.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Warnining: Before flashing the BIOS, please be sure to make the following adjustments on the system: 1. Fully disabled the iAMT feature (through Intel ME management utility during system post). 2. Flash the board with memory module installed on memory slot “DIMM_B2” ONLY. No memory module occupied on memory slots “DIMM_A1” and “DIMM_B1” during the BIOS flash process. 3. After the BIOS is flashed; shut down the system, then place the memory module back to the memory slot(s). 4.
3.2 Entering BIOS Setup Menu Power on the computer and by pressing immediately allows you to enter BIOS Setup Menu. If you are not able to enter the BIOS menu but you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET” button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing , and keys. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance.
3.4 The Main Menu • Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date, etc. • Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. • Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. • Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
• H/W Monitor This entry shows your PC health status. • Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. • BIOS Setting Password Use this menu to set the password for BIOS. • Save & Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit setup. • Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup.
3.5 Standard CMOS Features The items in standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. • Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is . Day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only Month The month from Jan. through Dec.
• IDE Primary/ Secondary Master/Salave, IDE Third/ Fourth Master. Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears: • IDE Primary/ Secondary Master/ Slave, IDE Third/Fourth Master are appearing when you connect the HDD to the SATA connector on the mainboard. For instance, the HDD connected to SATA1 header will be identified as Primary IDE Master; the HDD connected to SATA4 header will be connected identified as Secondary IDE Slave, and so on.
• System Information Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears: This sub-menu shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system (read only). • Halt on Keyboard Error The setting determines whether the system will stop if an keyboard error is detected.
3.6 Advanced BIOS Features • Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 10 seconds since it will skip some check items. • Boot Up Num-Lock LED This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
• Execute Bit Support Intel’s Execute Bit Support functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious “buffer overflow” attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
• Trusted Computing Enable or disable the onboard TPM support.
3.7 Advanced Chipset Features • Internal Graphics Mode Select Select the amount of system memory used by the Internal Graphics device. • Boot Display Device Choose the display output through CRT, LVDS, or both. • DVMT Mode Select This item allows you to set the mode for the graphics core. [Fixed] mode, a fixed-size fragment of the system memory is allocated to the graphics core. It can only be used by the graphics core.
• Flat Panel Type Choose the right panel type to match with the one which is connected to the LVDS port. • Intel AMT Support Enable/Disable Intel AMT Setup Utility during system post (by pressing CTRL+P during system post).
3.8 Integrated Peripherals • USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. • USB 2.0 Controller Mode Configures the USB 2.0 Controller in High Speed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). • GbE Controller This item is used to enable/ disable the onboard 82566DM Gigabit LAN controller. • GbE LAN Boot This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the 82566DM Gigabit LAN controller.
• SATA Devices Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: • SATA#1 Configuration Set the SATA#1 ports (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4) in the mode of “Enhanced”, “Compatible” or “Disable”. • Disabled: Disabled the SATA devices. • Compatible: Enable the SATA devices and releasethe IRQ14/15 for SATA devices. • Enhanced: Select Enhanced if you want to use the SATA as IDE /RAID or AHCI function.
• IDE Devices Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: • PCI IDE BusMaster Enable/ Disable BIOS uses PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE drives.
• I/O Devices Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: • OnBoard Floppy Controller Enable/ disable the onboard floppy controller. • COM Port 1 Set the serial COM port #1 base address and IRQ. • COM Port 1 Type Set the COM port #1 in the mode of “RS232”, “RS422”, or “RS485”. • IRDA Support Enable/ disable the IrDA port. • IR Duplex Mode Select the “Full Duplex” or ”Half Duplex” for IR Duplex mode. • COM Port 2 Set the base address for serial COM port #2.
• COM Port 3 Set the base address for serial COM port #3. • COM Port 3 IRQ Set the IRQ for serial COM port #3. • COM Port 4 Set the base address for serial COM port #4. • COM Port 4 IRQ Set the IRQ for serial COM port #4. • Parallel Port Set the base address for parallel port. • Parallel Port Mode Set the mode for parallel port. • Parallel Port IRQ Set the IRQ for parallel port.
3.9 Power Management Setup • ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/XP, select [Enabled]. • ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 2000/ XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
• Power Button Function This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are: [Power Off] The power button functions as normal power off button. [Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is turned off. • Restore On AC Power Loss This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs.
• S3 Power on by PS/2 KB This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 keyboard is detected. • S3 Power on by PS/2 Mouse This setting determines whether the system will be awakened from what power saving modes when input signal of the PS/2 mouse is detected. • Resume By PCI Device (PME#) When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event).
3.10 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. • Clear ESCD Enable will clear NVRAM during system boot.
• IRQ Resource Setup Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: • IRQ 3/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 9/ 10/ 11/ 14/ 15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is used. The settings determine if AMI BIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM.
3.11 H/W Monitor • SYSFAN TargetTemp Value The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the SYSFAN speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it within a specific range. You can select a fan target value here. If the current system temperature reaches to the target value, the smart fan function will be activated. It provides several sections to speed up for cooling down automatically.
• Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. • CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN1 Speed, CPU Vcore, 3VCC, +12.0V, +5.
3.12 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows user to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Selecting OK and pressing loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.
3.13 BIOS Setting Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password the press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. To clear a set password, just press when you are prompted to enter the password.
