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Safety Instructions 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Th is eq u ip men t h as been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview Thank you for choosing the IM-Q35 Mini ITX mainboard from MSI. Based on the innovative Intel® Q35 & ICH9DO controllers for optimal system efficiency, the IM-Q35 accommodates the latest Intel ® CoreTM 2 Quad/CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® Dual-Core /Celeron ® processors in Socket 775 and supports two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 4GB memory capacity.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support - Intel® Core TM 2 Quad/Core TM 2 Duo/Pentium ® Dual-Core /Celeron® processors in the LGA775 package - Supports Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale - Supports up to 95W processors only. Supported FSB - 1333/1066/ 800 MHz Chipset - North Bridge: Intel® Q35 chipset - South Bridge: Intel® ICH9DO chipset Memory Support - DDRII 667/800 non-ECC memory (4GB Max) - 2 * DDRII DIMMs (240pin / 1.
Product Overview On-Board Pinheaders/ Connectors - 2 * USB 2.0 pin headers - 1 * Chassis Intrusion Switch pin header - 1 * RS-232 connector - 1 * Front Panel Audio pin header - 1 * T PM connector Slots - 1 * PCIe x16 slot - 1 * Mini-PCIe slot Form Factor - Mini-IT X (17.0cm X 17.0cm) Mounting - 4 * mounting holes 1-3 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
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Product Overview Mainboard Layout To p : mouse Bo tto m: ke ybo ard JPWR2 JPWR1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 Top: LAN Ja ck Bottom: U SB ports Finte k F718 82FG Top: LAN Ja ck Bottom: U SB ports Intel ICH9DO Intel Q35 SATA1 SATA2 JMB368 JCI1 JBAT1 SYSFAN1 JCOM1 SATA4 SATA3 JUSB1 JAUD1 CPUFAN1 JUSB2 AL C88 8 JAMP1 JFP1 B ATT + T: L ine-In M: L ine-Out B: Mic-In IDE2 To p: C OM Port Bo tto m: VGA Port PCI_E1 IM-Q35 Mainboard (Mini ITX) 1-5 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.
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IM-Q35 Mainboard Power Consumption MS-9820 3.
Product Overview Safety Compliance & MTBF Standard number Certification CE BSMI CNS 13438 乙類(1997年版) C-Tick AS/NZS CISPR 22:2004 FCC VCCI Title of standard EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class B Product family standard Limits for harmonic current EN 6100-3-2:2000 Class D emission RFI Limitation of voltage EN 6100-3-3:1995+A1:2001 fluctuation and flicker in lowvoltage supply system Immunity EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 Product family standard FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B: 2005 Class B CISPR
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Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer comp onen ts. Static el ectricity may damag e th e components. 2-1 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-9 JUSB1~2, p.2-16 CPU, p.2-3 SATA1~4,DDR2, p.2-13 p.2-7 JPWR1, p.2-9 Back Panel, p.2-10 IDE2, p.2-12 JAMP1, p.2-17 JFP1, p.2-14 JAUD1, p.2-15 SYSFAN1, p.2-14 JCI1, JCOM1, p.2-17 p.2-15 PCI_E, p.2-19 JBAT1, p.2-18 JSPD1, p.2-17 CPUFAN1, p.2-14 2-2 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) 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 computer. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
IM-Q35 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage.
Hardware Setup 5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched. alignment key 7. Visuall y inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 8. Cover the l oad p late on to the package. 2-5 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.
IM-Q35 Mainboard 9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cool er u n til its fou r cl ip s g et wedg ed in to th e h ol es of th e mainboard. 11. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks. 12.
Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Single-Channel: All DIMMs in GREEN Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. ATX1 Pin Definition JPWR1 10 20 1 11 PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3.3V 3.3V GND 5V GND 5V GND PW_OK 5V_SB 10 12V 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Back Panel RS-232 Port M ouse L-In /RS-Out LAN LAN L-Out Keyboard VGA Port USB Ports Mic /CS-Out Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. RS-232 Port The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector. VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
Hardware Setup USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. 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 / RS-Out (Blue) - Line In is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices. Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1 channel mode. Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Connectors IDE Connector: IDE2 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. IDE2 Important 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 devi ce’s documentation suppl i ed by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-12 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
Hardware Setup Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-13 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
Hardware Setup 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.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 ~ 2 These connectors, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
Hardware Setup Audio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 The JAMP1 is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio performance. Pin Definition 1 JAMP1 PIN SIGNAL 1 AMP_L- 2 3 4 AMP_L+ AMP_RAMP_R+ Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Jumper 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. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data. 1 3 1 3 JBAT1 1 Keep Data Clear Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position.
Hardware Setup Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x 16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. The CON1 is Mini PCI-E connector for wireless LAN, TV tuner, and Robson NAND Flash. PCI Express x16 Slot Mounting hole Mini PCI-E Slot 2-19 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
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BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features. 3-1 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press Del to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Important 1.
BIOS Setup Control Keys <↑> <↓> <←> <→> <+/PU> <-/PD> Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first men
IM-Q35 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. PCIPnP This entry appears if your system supports PCI/PnP. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Security Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords. Chipset This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge.
BIOS Setup Main AMI BIOS, Processor, System Memory These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. System Time The time format is . System Date The date format is , . 3-5 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Advanced CPU Configuration These items show the advanced specifications of your CPU. Read only. 3-6 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
BIOS Setup Hardware Prefetcher Setting to [Enabled], the processor's hardware prefetcher will be enabled and allowed to automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Setting to [Enabled], the processor will retrieve the currently requested cache line, as well as the subsequent cache line. Max CPUID Value Limit This item allows you to circumvent problems with older operating systems that do not support the Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology.
IM-Q35 Mainboard IDE Configuration SATA#1 Configuration This item allows you to configurare IDE device mode. [Compatible] If Compatible selected, Legacy IDE Channels will be presented for configuration. [Enhanced] If Enhanced selected,”Configure SATA as” will be presented for setup. Configure SATA#1 as s This setting specifies the function of the on-chip SATA controller. Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth/Fifth IDE Master/Slave [Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type.
BIOS Setup specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to define your own drive type manually.
IM-Q35 Mainboard the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. Hardware Health Configuration CPU Temperature, System Temperature, CPU FAN Speed, System m FAN Speed, CPU Vcore, 5V, 12V These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. CPU/Systen Smart FAN Mode These items allow you to select the smart FAN mode.
BIOS Setup Suspend mode This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Options are: [S1 (POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware maintains all system context.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Intel AMT Configuration Intel AMT Support This setting allows you to enable/disable the Intel Active Management Technology(AMT) support. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access This setting allows you to enable/disable remote access. Serial port number This setting specifies the serial port for console redirection. Serial Port Mode This setting allows you to select the serial port mode. Flow Control This item specivies how the transfer via the port is controlled.
BIOS Setup Terminal Type This setting specifies the terminal type (ANSI, VT100, VT-UTF8). This setting must be identical on both the terminal and the server. VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support This setting allows you to enable/disable the VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay This setting allows you to select the delay before memory information is displayed.
IM-Q35 Mainboard USB Mass Storage Reset Delay This option specifies amount of time the BIOS should wait after issuing a reset to the USB mass storage devices. Emulation Type This option specifies the type of emulation has to provide for the device. Trusted Computing TCG/TPM Support This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG).
BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip some of its tests during bootup for faster system boot. Bootup Num-Lock 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.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. First press to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys to select the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or , key to move it up/down in the priority list. Removable Drives 1st Drive This setting allows users to set the priority of the removable devices. First press to enter the sub-menu.
BIOS Setup Security Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password. User Password / Change User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to set or change the user password. 3-17 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Chipset North Bridge Configuration Initate Graphics Adapter This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory. DVMT Mode Select Intel's Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dynamically allocate memory resources according to the demands of the system at any point in time.
BIOS Setup DVMT/FIXED Memory When set to DVMT/FIXED Mode, the graphics driver will allocate a fixed amount of memory as dedicated graphics memory, as well as allow more system memory to be dynamically allocated between the graphics processor and the operating system. South Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions This setting specifies the function of the onboard USB controller. USB 2.0 Controller Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 2.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Audio Amplifier Control This setting disables/enables the Audio Amplifier Control. ME Subsystem Configuration BootBlock HECI Message Do not modify these options unless you are an advanced user. The default setting is Enabled. HECI Message Do not modify these options unless you are an advanced user. The default setting is Enabled. EndOf Post S5 HECI Message Do not modify these options unless you are an advanced user. The default setting is Enabled.
BIOS Setup Exit Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility. Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. Load Failsafe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
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System Resources Chapter 4 System Resources This chapter provides information on the following system resources: 1. Watch Dog Timer Setting (p.4-2); 2. AMI POST Code (p.4-3); 3. Resource List (p.4-7). 4-1 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Watch Dog Timer Setting Software code SIO_IDX equ 4EH SIO_DTA equ 4FH Timer equ 10; reset after 10 minutes 1. Enter configuration mode mov dx,SIO_IDX mov al,87h out dx,al out dx,al 2. Set to LDN 07 mov dx,SIO_IDX mov al,07h out dx,al mov dx,SIO_DTA mov al,07h out dx,al 3. Set WatchDog Timer mov dx,SIO_IDX mov al,0f6h out dx,al mov dx,SIO_DTA mov al,Timer out dx,al 4. Exit configuration mode mov dx,SIO_IDX mov al,0AAh out dx,al 4-2 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.
System Resources AMI POST Code Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints Ch eckpoint Descript ion Before D0 If boot block debugger is en abled, CPU cache-as-RAM f unctionalit y is enabled at this point. St ack will be enabled from this point. D0 Early Boot Strap Processor (BSP) initialization like micr oco de update, f requency and other CPU critic al initialization. Early chipset initialization is d one. D1 Early super I/O initializat ion is do ne including RTC and keyb oard controller.
IM-Q35 Mainboard Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints Ch eckp oin t Descrip tion E0 I nitialize t he flop py controlle r in the su per I/O. Som e int errupt vectors are initialized. DMA controller is in itialized. 825 9 interrupt controller is initia lize d. L 1 cache is en abled. E9 Set up f loppy c ontroller a nd data. Att empt to r ead f rom flopp y. EA Ena ble AT API hard ware. Att empt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. EB Disable ATAPI h ardware. Ju mp back t o checkpoint E9.
System Resources POST Code Checkpoints controlle r in the su per I/O. Som e int errupt vectors controller is in itialized. 825 9 interrupt controller is is en abled. Checkpoint D escription 03 Disab le NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime dat a area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Init ialized C MOS as mention ed in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags.
IM-Q35 Mainboard 39 Initializes D MAC -1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/tim e. 3B Test for total mem ory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to limit memor y test. Display total memory in the sys tem. 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. 40 D et ect differ ent devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, … etc.) successfully installed in the sys tem and update the BDA, EBDA…etc. 52 Updates C MO S m emory size from memory found in m emory test.
System Resources Resource List PCI Device Devic e Vender ID Device ID Bus# Dev# Func# Host Bridge 8086 29B0 0 0 0 VGA C ontroller 8086 29B2 0 2 0 Communications Device 8086 29B4 0 3 0 IDE Controller 8086 29B6 0 3 2 16550 Controller 8086 29B7 0 3 3 Ethernet Controller 8086 10BD 0 19 0 USB UHEI 8086 2937 0 1A 0 USB EHCI 8086 293C 0 1A 7 High D efinition Audio 8086 293E 0 1B 0 PCI/PCI Bridge 8086 2940 0 1C 0 PCI/PCI Bridge 8086 2942 0 1C 1
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