ASROCK Q87M vPro User manual

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Motherboards
Type
User manual
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2013
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two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Unique Features 6
1.4 Motherboard Layout 9
1.5 I/O Panel 11
Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 20
2.5 Jumpers Setup 21
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27
3.1 Installing Drivers 27
3.2 A-Tuning 28
3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 32
3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 37
3.5 Intel® Remote Wake Technology 42
3.5.1 Conguring and Using MeshCentral 42
3.5.2 Conguring and Using Splashtop 47
3.6 Start8 50
3.7 Intel® vPro Conguration and Management 53
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 54
4.1 Introduction 54
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 54
4.1.2 Navigation Keys 55
4.2 Main Screen 56
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 57
4.4 Advanced Screen 65
4.4.1 CPU Conguration 66
4.4.2 Chipset Conguration 68
4.4.3 Storage Conguration 70
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 72
4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 73
4.4.6 AMT Conguration 74
4.4.7 Super IO Conguration 76
4.4.8 ACPI Conguration 77
4.4.9 USB Conguration 79
4.4.10 Trusted Computing 80
4.4.11 Serial Port Console Redirection 81
4.5 Tools 82
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 84
4.7 Boot Screen 85
4.8 Security Screen 88
4.9 Exit Screen 89
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Q87M vPro motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRocks consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality
and endurance.
In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard
and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the
soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of the BIOS setup.
1.1 Package Contents
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ASRock Q87M vPro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
•
ASRock Q87M vPro Quick Installation Guide
•
ASRock Q87M vPro Support CD
•
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
•
1 x I/O Panel Shield
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
cations of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website
without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please
visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You may nd the
latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://
www.asrock.com.
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1.2 Specications
Platform
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Micro ATX Form Factor
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All Solid Capacitor design
A-Style
•
Home Cloud
CPU
•
Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 / Xeon® /
Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 Package
•
4 Power Phase Design
•
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Chipset
•
Intel® Q87
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Supports Intel® vProTM Technology
•
Supports Intel® Active Management Technology 9.0
•
Supports Intel® Small Business Advantage 2.0
* Intel® Small Business Advantage, Intel® vProTM Technology
and Intel® Active Management Technology 9.0 can be supported
only with Intel® CoreTM vProTM processor family
Memory
•
Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology
•
4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
•
Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buered
memory
•
Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
•
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2
Expansion
Slot
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1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
•
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
•
1 x PCI slot
Graphics
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Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can
be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
•
Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick
Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW
Encode1,
•
Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Inte
InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600
•
Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1
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Graphics
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Max. shared memory 1792MB
•
Four VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and
DisplayPort
•
Supports Triple Monitors
•
Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to
1920x1200 @ 60Hz
•
Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
•
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
•
Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution up to 3840x2160 @
60Hz
•
Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI
monitor is required)
•
Supports HDCP function with DVI-D, HDMI and
DisplayPort ports
•
Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D,
HDMI and DisplayPort ports
Audio
•
5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN
•
Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
•
Giga PHY Intel® I217LM
•
Supports Intel® Remote Wake and iSCSI Remote Boot Tech-
nology
•
Supports Wake-On-LAN
•
Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
•
Supports PXE
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Rear Panel
I/O
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1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
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1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
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1 x D-Sub Port
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1 x DVI-D Port
•
1 x HDMI Port
•
1 x DisplayPort
•
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
•
4 x USB 3.0 Ports
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1 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
•
HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage
•
6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology
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•
Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug
functions
Connector
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1 x Print Port header
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1 x COM port headers
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1 x Power LED header
•
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
•
1 x TPM header
•
2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
•
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
•
1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
•
1 x 24 pin ATX power connector
•
1 x 8 pin 12V power connector
•
1 x Front panel audio connector
•
2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
•
1 x USB 3.0 header (support 2 USB 3.0 ports)
BIOS
Feature
•
64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support
•
ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
•
SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
•
CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust-
ment
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Support
CD
•
Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Soware (Trial Version), Cyber-
Link MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and
Toolbar, Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer
Hardware
Monitor
•
CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing
•
CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
•
CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-
Adjust by CPU Temperature)
•
CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
•
CASE OPEN detection
•
Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS
•
Microso® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit compliant
Certica-
tions
•
FCC, CE, WHQL
•
ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party
overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to
the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for sys-
tem usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems
do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that
Windows® cannot use.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website:
http://www.asrock.com
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1.3 Unique Features
ASRock A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidier, Good Night
LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. is conve-
nient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without
preparing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash utility. Just save
the new BIOS le to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing <F6> or
<F2> during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le
system.
ASRock APP Charger
Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
charge up to 40% faster than before on your computer. ASRock APP Charger allows
you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports
continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM
(S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power o (S5).
ASRock XFast USB
ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your USB storage devices. e
performance may depend on the properties of the device.
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which includes the benets
listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can congure your application’s
priority ideally and add new programs to the list. Lower Latency in Game: Aer
setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Trac
Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-
Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize
which data streams you are currently transferring.
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ASRock XFast RAM
ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space
that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM
shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surng faster
than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another
advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your
SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.
ASRock Crashless BIOS
ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If
power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will
automatically nish the BIOS update procedure aer regaining power. Please note
that BIOS les need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB 2.0
ports support this feature.
ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access
at specied times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of
internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing
OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
ASRock Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI rmware version
from our servers for you without entering Windows
®
OS. Please setup network
conguration before using Internet Flash.
ASRock System Browser
ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices
connected.
ASRock Dehumidier Function
Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling
“Dehumidier Function”. When enabling Dehumidier Function, the computer
will power on automatically to dehumidify the system aer entering S4/S5 state.
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ASRock Fast Boot
With ASRocks exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to
logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! e speedy boot will
completely change your user experience and behavior.
ASRock Restart to UEFI
Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. e lightning boot up speed
makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to
enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. By enabling this function,
the PC will enter the UEFI directly aer you restart.
ASRock Good Night LED
ASRock Good Night LED technology oers you a better sleeping environment by
extinguishing the unessential LEDs. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the
Power/HDD LEDs will be switched o when the system is powered on. Good Night
LED will automatically switch o the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system
enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well.
ASRock USB Key
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing
usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those
foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to
windows automatically!
ASRock Home Cloud
is motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you
can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power
your PC on or turn it o, monitor and take control of it remotely with another
smartphone, tablet or computer.
ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning
ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in A-Tuning. Congure up to ve dierent
fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi to the next speed level
when the assigned temperature is met.
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1.4 Motherboard Layout
VGA
DVI1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
USB 3.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
PS2
Keyboard
PS2
Mouse
ATX 12V1
USB 2.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
Top:
Line In
Center:
Front
Bottom:
Mic In
ATXPWR1
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
64Mb
BIOS
Intel
Q87
PCIE1
PCI1
Super
I/O
HD_AUDIO1
1
COM1
1
CLRCMOS1
1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
PLED1
1
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2
PWR_FAN1
CHA_FAN1
1
SPEAKER1
LAN
USB4_5
1
SATA
_1
SATA_5
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PCI Express 3.0
RoHS
LPT1
2
HDMI1
HDMI_ DP_ 1
TPMS1
1
1
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9
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SATA_3
SATA_0
SATA
_4
SATA_2
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1920
16
17
1
USB3_4_5
21
1
CI1
2223
USB6_7
1
24252627
CMOS
Battery
PCIE2
PCIE3
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No. Description
1 TPM Header (TPMS1)
2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_4)
12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_2)
15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_0)
16 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
17 Power LED Header (PLED1)
18 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_1)
19 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_3)
20 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_5)
21 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5)
22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)
23 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
24 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
25 Print Port Header (LPT1)
26 COM Port Header (COM1)
27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
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1.5 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 PS/2 Mouse Port 8 USB 3.0 Ports (LAN_USB3_01)
2 D-Sub Port 9 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23)
3 Display Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port 11 HDMI Port
5 Line In (Light Blue) 12 DVI-D Port
6 Front Speaker (Lime)** 13 PS/2 Keyboard Port
7 Microphone (Pink)
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* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Aer restarting your computer, you will nd the “Mixer” tool on your
system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and
click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select
“Realtek HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker,
or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front panel audio.
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is is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
•
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard
components.
•
In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
•
Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
•
Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
in the bag that comes with the components.
•
When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the
socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not
force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if
you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.
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