Micro-ATX RX35Q Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® D w/ 1333/1000/800MHz FSB User’s Manual First Edition – Jan 2008 1
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Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis. Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the mainboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges.
Contents Chapter 1: System Setup ..............................................................................................11 1.1 Welcome! ......................................................................................................................................11 1.2 Packing Contents..........................................................................................................................11 1.3 Special Features .............................................................
1.10.10 S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1.....................................................................................................35 1.10.11 IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 ....................................................................................................35 1.10.12 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 ...........................................................................................36 1.11 Jumpers .............................................................................
Mainboard Specifications Model RX35Q Processor Intel® Core 2 Processor Socket 775 supports Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium D CPU Supports CPU FSB 800/1066/1333 MHz North Bridge Intel® Q35 Memory DDR2 800/667 SDRAM * Supports DDR2 667 (PC2-5300), DDR2 800 (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.
Expansion Slots PCI-E 1 x PCI-E x 16 Slot supports PCI-E x16 Graphic card or ADD2-DVI card 1 x PCI-E x 1 Slot PCI 2 x PCI slot Onboard I/O Headers IDE 1 x IDE Connector SATA 5 x Std. SATA Connectors *SATA1, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5 through Intel® ICH9 *SATA2 through Marvel® 88SE6111 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 Special Features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Intel® CoreTM 2 Processor Ready This mainboard supports the latest Intel® CoreTM2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® CoreTM2 micorarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® CoreTM2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
USB 2.0 Technology The mainboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12Mbps bandwidth on USB1.1 to a fast 480Mbps on USB2.0. USB2.0 is backward compatible with USB1.1.
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® Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium and Celeron 440 processor in LGA 775 package (with 1333/1000/800MHz 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. • Your boxed Intel® Core 2 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly.
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 Pentium 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® Core 2 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.
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 System Memory 1.7.1 Overview The mainboard comes with four 240-pin DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. You may use 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: JPWR3 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 JPWR3. 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 350W. 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. • 1394 Port The 1EEE 1394 port (a.k.a. firewire) provides connection to IEEE 1394 devices. • VGA Port The DB 15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
• Audio Ports These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects. ▪ 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.
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 Marvell 88SE6111) 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. Refer to IDE device vendor’s documentation for jumper setting instructions.
1.10.3 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5 (Through Intel ICH9) SATA2 (Through Marvell 88SE6111) 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 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V.
1.10.5 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 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 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.
1.10.10 S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. 1.10.11 IEEE1394 Connector: J1394_1 This connector allows you to connect the IEEE1394 device via an optional IEEE 1394 bracket.
1.10.12 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 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.
1.11 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). 1.8 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: PCI-E3 This slot supports PCI-E x16 graphic cards or ADD2-DVI cards. 1.12.3.2 PCI-E x1 Slot: PCI-E1 This slot supports PCI-E x1 cards. 1.12.4 PCI Slots: PCI1, PCI2 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.
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 3.1 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gains control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
3.3 Getting Help Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub- Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the picture below) appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter.
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. • Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. • Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. • PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
• Frequency/ Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/ voltage control and overclocking. • Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. • 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.
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.
• SATA1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 Press to enter the sub-menu, and the following screen appears: (SATA1, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5 are controlled through Intel ICH9; SATA2 is controlled through Marvell 88SE6111) • Device/ Vendor/ Size It will showing the device information that you connected to the SATA connector. • LBA/ Large Mode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled.
• Floppy Drive A This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available options: [None], [360K, 5.25in.], [1.2M, 5.25in.], [720k, 3.5in.], [1.44M, 3.5in.], [2.88M, 3.5in.]. • 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).
3.6 Advanced BIOS Features • Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’s data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function. You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable it is when you want to update the BIOS.
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. • IOAPIC Function This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ resources for the system.
• Chipset Feature Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: • HPET The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset. Enabling this feature will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods. • VGA Share Memory The system shares memory to the onboard VGA card. This setting controls the exact memory size shared to the VGA card. • DVMT Mode Select This item allows you to set the mode for the graphics core.
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3.7 Integrated Peripherals • USB Controller This setting allows you to enable/ disable the onboard USB controller. • USB Device Legacy Support Select [Enabled] if you need to use a USB-interfaced device in the operating system. • Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable/ disable the onboard LAN controller. • LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot R”OM of the LAN controller.
Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: • PCI IDE BusMaster Set this option to [Enable] to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. • RAID Mode (for ICH9R only, which is optional on RX35Q board) The SATA RAID Mode supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10. I AHCI is chosen, it allows you to enable SATA Stagger Spinup Support (not RAID mode) and take all hard disks on board as master.
3.8 Power Management Setup S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. • 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.
hardware components turn off to save energy. The information stored in memory will be used to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs. • Suspend Time Out (Minute) If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all devices except CPU will be shut off. • 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.
• Resume From S3 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). • Resume By PCI-E Device When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PCI Express device.
3.9 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.
• 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.
3.10 H/W Monitor • 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 Smart FAN Target The mainboard provides the Smart Fan function which can control the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current temperature to keep it within a specific range.
3.11 Frequency/Voltage Control Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. • Current CPU/ DARM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. • Intel EIST The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which support speedstep technology.
• Adjusted CPU Frequency This item shown the CPU frequency after you adjusted. You need to restart the system to load the new CPU frequency you choose. (read only).
3.12 Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable 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.
