American Megatrends AX45Q User manual

AX45Q

Intel® Q45 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad ATX

Motherboard

User’s Manual

Ver. 1.00

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Contents

Safety information ............................................................................................................. 4

About this guide ................................................................................................................ 5

Typography ........................................................................................................................ 6

AX45Q specifications summary ....................................................................................... 7

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................................................... 9

1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................................... 10

1.3 Special features ......................................................................................................... 11

1.3.1 Product highlights ..................................................................................................... 11

1.4 Before you proceed ................................................................................................... 14

1.5 Motherboard overview ............................................................................................... 15

1.5.1 Placement Direction .................................................................................................. 15

1.5.2 Screw Holes .............................................................................................................. 15

1.5.3 Motherboard Layout .................................................................................................. 16

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................................. 17

1.6.1 Installing the CPU ..................................................................................................... 17

1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan ........................................................................ 20

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan .................................................................... 22

1.7 System memory ......................................................................................................... 24

1.7.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 24

1.7.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................................................. 25

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................................................... 26

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................................................... 27

1.8 Expansion slots ......................................................................................................... 28

1.8.1 Installing an Expansion Card .................................................................................... 28

1.8.2 Configuring an Expansion Card ................................................................................ 28

1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................................................................... 29

1.8.4 PCI Express x16 ....................................................................................................... 29

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 ......................................................................................................... 29

1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................................................... 30

1.9.1 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) ......................................................................................... 30

1.9.2 COM1/2 Voltage Select (JCOMPWR5, JCOMPWR6) .............................................. 31

1.9.3 RS232/422/485 Select (JSETCOM1, JSETCOM2)................................................... 31

1.9.4 Intruder Select (CHASSIS1) ..................................................................................... 32

1.10 Connectors ............................................................................................................... 33

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................................................................ 33

1.10.2 Internal connectors ................................................................................................. 34

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................................... 43

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........................................................................... 43

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................................. 44

2.2.1 Legend Box ......................................................................................................... 44

2.2.2 List Box ................................................................................................................ 45

2.2.3 Sub-menu ............................................................................................................ 45

2.3 Main Setup .................................................................................................................. 46

2.4 Advanced BIOS Setup ............................................................................................... 47

2.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ...................................................................................... 63

2.6 Boot Setting Configuration ....................................................................................... 67

2.7 Security Setup ............................................................................................................ 72

2.8 Chipset Setup ............................................................................................................. 73

2.9 Exit Menu .................................................................................................................... 78

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Safety information

Electrical safety

y To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical

outlet before relocating the system.

y When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,

disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

y Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

y Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These

devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

y Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.

y If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your

local power company.

y If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

y Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the

manuals that came with the package.

y Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

y To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

y Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

y Place the product on a stable surface.

y If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the

product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed

in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of

electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

y Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it

supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and

connectors on the motherboard.

y Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software

updates.

1. Advansus websites

The Advansus website provides updated information on Advansus hardware and software

products. Refer to the Advansus contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that

may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard

package.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols

used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

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Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+)

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Command

Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

awdflash [Filename]

awdflash CX7BAV10.BIN

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AX45Q specifications summary

Specifications

System

CPU

Intel® Q45 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core  2 Quad/Core  2 Duo

Processors. Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU

FSB

1333/1066/800 MHz

BIOS

AMI 32Mb BIOS

System Chipset

Intel® Q45 GMCH/ICH10DO

I/O Chipset

Winbond W83627DHG-A

Memory

Four 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB, DDR2 800 / 667 MHz

Watchdog Timer

Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring temperatures, voltages, and cooling fan status. Auto throttling

control when CPU overheats

Expansion Slots

1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16, 2 x PCI-E x1, 2 x PCI 2.3 32/64bit 33/66MHz (TI Bridge), 2 x

PCI 2.3 33MHz (South Bridge)

DIO

16-bit (8-in/ 8-out)

S4

Yes

TPM

Integrated iTPM 1.2

Wake up on LAN or Ring

LAN (PXE / RPL)

Smart Fan Control

Yes

Display

Chipset

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 integrated

Display Memory

Intel® DVMT 4.0 supports up to 384 MB video memory

Max Resolution

2048 x 1536 bpp(@ 75Hz)

VGA

onboard

Networking

LAN1

Realtek RTL 8111SC Gigabit LAN

LAN2

Realtek RTL 8111SC Gigabit LAN

Audio

Audio Codec

Realtek® ALC888, 5.1 +2-CH with two independent Streaming

Audio Interface

Mic-in, Rear Speaker-out

I/O Port

Back Panel I/O Port

1 x VGA port, 1 x COM port(RS-232/422/485), 2 x RJ45 port, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1

port, 1 x eSATA port, 1 x Audio Jack (3 port), 1 x PS2 KB/MS

Internal I/O

5 x SATA connectors, 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports (with

5V dual), 1 x COM header(RS-232/422/485), 1 x CPU Fan connector, 1 x

Chassis Fan connector, 1 x System Fan connector, 1 x Front panel header, 1 x

Chassis Intrusion header, 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector, 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V

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Power connector

Mechanical & Environment

Power Type

ATX mode

Operating Temperature

0~60°C (32~140°F)

Operating Humidity

0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Size (L x W)

12" x 9.6" (304.8 mm x 243.84 mm)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1

This chapter describes the

motherboard features and the

new technologies it supports.

Product

Introduction

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ® AX45Q motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another

standout in the long line of quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in

your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials

have been shipped:

z 1 x AX45Q ATX Main board

z 1 x CD-ROM contains the followings:

• User’s Manual in PDF file

• Drivers

z 1 x COM cable

z 3 x SATA cable (SATA/Power)

z 1 x I/O Shield

z 1 x Startup Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your

retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket

designed for the Intel® Core 2 Duo, Intel® Core 2 Quad in the 775-land package. The

motherboard supports the Intel® Core™ 2 Quad or Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor with

1333/1066/800MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel®

Hyper‑Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® PCG 04B/04A and

05B/05A processors.

Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor

The Intel® Core™2 processor family delivers unrivaled performance and breakthrough

energy efficiency. The Intel® Core™2 processor family are Intel's newest processors, built

using 45nm technology with hafnium-infused circuitry which improves performance even

further. Just imagine the possibilities.

Multimedia enthusiasts, prepare to enthuse. Bring quad-core performance to your desktop

with the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. It's the ideal engine for highly threaded

entertainment applications and highly productive multitasking.

With power-optimized enabled dual-core technology and exceptional energy efficiency, the

Intel® Core™2 Duo processor excels running the most intense applications.

Intel® Q45 Chipset

The Intel® Q45 Express Chipset, when combined with the Intel® Core™2 processor family,

delivers innovative capabilities and energy-efficient performance for business platforms.

Delivering industry-leading advancements in both security and manageability, this chipset

is designed to support Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology.

The new technologies featured in the Intel Q45 Express chipset are an Intel® Trusted

Platform Module (Intel® TPM) and enhancements to Intel® Active Management

Technology release 5.0 which include: Remote Alerts, secured access in Microsoft* NAP*

environments, Access Monitor, Fast Call for Help, and Remote Scheduled Maintenance.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 (Intel GMA 4500)

The Intel Q45 Express Chipsets with Intel GMA 4500 deliver an excellent blend of graphics

performance and features to meet business needs. With integrated dual display support,

performance and support for Microsoft DirectX* 10, Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL* 2.0,

Intel GMA 4500 delivers excellent video and 3D graphics with outstanding graphics

responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compatibility needed

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for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. The Intel Q45 Express Chipsets include

support for the latest PC operating systems, including Windows Vista*.

Intel® Stable Image Platform Program

Reducing the variety of supported hardware greatly simplifies enterprise and small medium

business PC management, which is reflected in a lower total cost of ownership. One critical

element in reducing PC hardware variations involves deploying standardized desktop and

laptop PC configurations. The Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (Intel® SIPP) can

help companies to identify and deploy standardized, stable image PC platforms for at least

15 months. Both the Intel Q45 and Q43 Express Chipsets support Intel SIPP.

Faster System Performance

The Intel Q45 Graphics Memory Controller Hubs (GMCH) incorporates an updated GMCH

backbone architecture that significantly increases overall system performance through the

optimization of available bandwidth with the new 1333 MHz system bus and reduction of

memory access latency with Intel Fast Memory Access. The updated GMCH also includes

support for the next-generation 45 nm Intel® Core™ processor family and wider internal

data buses that support dual-channel DDR3 memory technology at 1066 MHz (up to 17

GB/s of peak memory bandwidth in dual-channel interleaved mode).

Intel® I/O Controller Hub 10 (Intel® ICH10DO)

The Intel® ICH10 I/O controller hub as part of the Intel Q45 Express Chipset integrates

several capabilities to provide flexibility for connecting I/O devices.

• Intel® Matrix Storage Technology2:

Native support of external SATA ports (eSATA), combined with Intel Matrix Storage

Technology (Intel® MST), provides the flexibility to add an external drive for increased data

storage with up to 6 times faster performance than USB* 2.0 or IEEE 1394. Support for

eSATA enables the full SATA interface speed of up to 1.5 Gb/s outside the chassis. The

Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) provides easier expandability with support for

eSATA devices and native hot plug, while boosting boot and multi-tasking performance with

Native Command Queuing (NCQ). In addition, the Intel ICH10DO provides support for

RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, enabling greater reliability for data or improved storage

performance for intensive applications.

• Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (when configured with ICH10DO I/O controller):

With the ability to boot off a clone, Intel Rapid Recover Technology (part of Intel Matrix

Storage Technology) provides a fast, easy-to-use method for the end user to recover their

data and return their system to an operational status.

• Intel® Trusted Platform Module 1.2:

Integrated as part of the chipset; customer may choose to replace the discrete TPM with

Intel® TPM providing a higher level of integration, simplifying board layouts and reducing

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BOM cost.

Dual-channel DDR2 memory support

Delivers up to 12.8 GB/s (DDR2 800 dual 6.4 GB/s) of bandwidth and 16 GB maximum

supported memory size for faster system responsiveness and support of 64-bit computing.

5.1+2-CH high definition audio

The onboard Realtek® ALC888 5.1+2-CH high-definition audio CODEC provides 192 KHz/

24‑bit audio output, jack-sensing and re-stacking functions. With the 8‑channel audio ports

and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to

produce crystal‑clear digital audio.

Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces

and the ICH10DO chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables

with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to

prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored

for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of

current for critical components.

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1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or

change any motherboard settings.

y Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching

any component.

y Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object

or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before

handling components to avoid damaging them due to static

electricity

y Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on

them.

y Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a

grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the

component.

y Before you install or remove any component, ensure that

the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is

detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may

cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or

components.

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1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, 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 motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and

damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Placement Direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct

orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in

the image below.

1.5.2 Screw Holes

Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the

chassis.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard Layout

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor in the 775-land package.

y Your boxed Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775

processor package should come with installation instructions for

the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this

section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

y Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is

on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your

retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any

damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.

ADVANSUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is

shipment/transit-related.

y Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ADVANSUS will

process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if

the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

y The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or

misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing

towards you and the load lever is on your left.

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then 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 are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the

arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and

forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then

push the PnP cap from the load plate

window to remove (B).

5. Position the CPU over the socket,

making sure that the gold triangle is on

the bottom-left corner of the socket

then fit the socket alignment key into

the CPU notch.

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6. Close the load plate (A), then push the

load lever (B) until it snaps into the

retention tab.

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and

damaging the CPU!

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel®

Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.

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1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

The Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775 processor requires a specially

designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and

performance.

z Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU

fan and heatsink assembly.

z When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2

Duo 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.

z Your Intel® Core™ 2 Quad/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo LGA775

heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and

requires no tool to install.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make

sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the

CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan

assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of

the installed CPU, making

sure that the four fasteners

match the holes on the

motherboard.

Orient the heatsink

and fan assembly

such that the CPU fan

cable is closest to the

CPU fan connector.

Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove

directed outward.

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