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1.10.3

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 ............................................................................. 40

1.10.4 Front

Panel

Audio Connector: FPAUD1 ........................................................................................ 40

1.10.5

Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 ......................................................................................................... 41

1.10.6

Front USB2.0 Headers: USB45, USB67, USB89, USB1011, USB1213 ...................................... 42

1.10.7

Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 ................................................................ 42

1.10.8

LPT Port Connector: LPT1 ............................................................................................................ 43

1.10.9

Front Panel Connectors: F_PANEL .............................................................................................. 43

1.10.10

ME Lock ........................................................................................................................................ 44

1.10.11 Digital

I/O Connector: DIO ............................................................................................................ 44

1.11 Jumpers

........................................................................................................................................ 45

1.11.1 Clear

CMOS

Jumper: CLRTC1..................................................................................................... 45

1.11.2 COM1

RS232/RS422/RS485

Select: JP1, JP2, JP3 .................................................................... 46

1.11.3

COM Port Ring-in/+12V/+5V Power Select: JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2, JCOMPWR3,

JCOMPWR4.................................................................................................................................. 47

1.11.4

ATX/AT Mode Selection: PSON1 ................................................................................................. 48

1.12

The Expansion Slots ..................................................................................................................... 48

1.12.1

Installation of Expansion Card ...................................................................................................... 48

1.12.2

Setup An Expansion Card ............................................................................................................. 48

1.12.3

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot .............................................................. 48

1.12.3.1 PCI-Ex16

Slot: SLOT1 .................................................................................................................. 48

1.12.3.2 PCI-Ex4 Slot: SLOT3 .................................................................................................................... 48

1.12.3.3 PCI-E

x1 Slot: SLOT2 ................................................................................................................... 48

1.12.3.4 PCI

Slots: SLOT4 .......................................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 2: Starting Up the System .............................................................................

Summary of Contents for RX87Q

Page 1: ...1 RX87Q Intel Q87 μATX Motherboard Supports 22nm 4th Generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium CPU μATX Motherboard User s Manual Edition 1 0 Oct 2013 ...

Page 2: ...IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE Notice This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time For detailed information plea...

Page 3: ...no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification Life Support Policy BCM Advanced Research PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BCM Advanced Research As used herein 1 Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which a are ...

Page 4: ... your product documentation These answers are normally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone So please consult the user s manual first To receive the latest version of the user s manual please visit our Web site at http www bcmcom com If you still cannot find the answer gather all the information or questions that apply to your problem and with the product close at hand call...

Page 5: ...ight Please consult your dealer for more details If you think you have a defective product follow these steps 1 Collect all the information about the problem encountered For example CPU type and speed BCM products model name hardware BIOS revision number other hardware and software used etc Note anything abnormal and list any on screen messages you get when the problem occurs 2 Call your dealer an...

Page 6: ...is manual and want to inform us of these please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details 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...

Page 7: ...ntral Processing Unit CPU 22 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 23 1 6 2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan 27 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan 29 1 7 System Memroy 31 1 7 1 Overview 31 1 7 2 Configurations of Supported Memory Modules Non Ecc Unbuffered 32 1 7 3 Dual Channel Mode Population Rule 33 1 7 4 Installing DIMM 34 1 7 5 Removing a DIMM 34 1 8 Power Supply 35 1 8 1 ATX Power Connectors E...

Page 8: ... O Connector DIO 44 1 11 Jumpers 45 1 11 1 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRTC1 45 1 11 2 COM1 RS232 RS422 RS485 Select JP1 JP2 JP3 46 1 11 3 COM Port Ring in 12V 5V Power Select JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2 JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWR4 47 1 11 4 ATX AT Mode Selection PSON1 48 1 12 The Expansion Slots 48 1 12 1 Installation of Expansion Card 48 1 12 2 Setup An Expansion Card 48 1 12 3 PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express ...

Page 9: ...a Transfer rates 6 0Gb s 3 0Gb s and 1 5Gb s on all ports PCI E 1x PCI E x 16 slots Slot PCIEX16 1 x PCI E x4 slot Slot PCIEX4_1 1 x PCI E x1 Slots Slot PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI 3 x PCI Slots PCI 2 3 compliant USB 10 x USB 2 0 ports 5 x header 4 x USB3 0 ports 4x rear I O TPM Infineon TPM Chip 9635 1 x TPM 1 2 Security Device Super I O Controller Fintek F81866AD I Serial Ports 6 x RS232 ports interna...

Page 10: ...KU Onboard Jumpers COM Port Ring In Power Select 4 x Headers provide selections of Ring In or 12V or 5V on COM ports COM1 RS232 RS422 RS485 Select 3 x Headers provide selections of RS232 or RS422 or RS485 on COM1 AT ATX Select 1 x Header Clear CMOS 1 x Header Back I O Panel PS 2 Keyboard Mouse 1 x DIN 6 Stack up Connector VGA 1 x DB 15 Connector DVI 1 x DVI Connector Displayport 2 x Displayport Co...

Page 11: ...g the mainboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below If any of the items listed below is damaged of missing please contact with your vendor 1 2 Packing Contents Mainboard 1 x RX87Q Cable 2 x Serial ATA Cable 2 x COM port Cable Accessories 1 x RX87Q I O Shield Drivers Drivers is available for download at BCM website at WWW BCMCOM COM Documentation Quick Ins...

Page 12: ...12 1 3 Features RX87Q block Diagram ...

Page 13: ... buy advanced sound cards PCI E x16 support The PCI E x16 VGA interface specification enhances graphics performance with high bandwidth PCIEX16 slot only PCI E x4 support The PCI E x4 reside with PCI E x 16 slot allow option to install a second graphics adaptor USB 3 0 Technology The mainboard implements the Universal Serial Bus USB 3 0 specification which provides transfer rate up to 4 8Gbps USB3...

Page 14: ...h 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 Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is det...

Page 15: ...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 The edge with external port goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below ...

Page 16: ...16 1 5 2 Mounting Holes Place the screws into the mounting holes indicated by red squares to secure the mainboard to the chassis Do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the mainboard ...

Page 17: ... source The Power LED lights will be on to indicate that the system has standby power This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before adding removing or plugging in any mainboard component The illustration below shows the locations of onboard LEDs LED1 VCC 5V reserved LED2 VSB 5V reserved LED3 5V Power ...

Page 18: ...18 1 5 4 Mainboard Layout Back Panel 2 1 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 19: ... DIMM2 31 DIMM3 240 pin DIMM slot 3 If there are only two memory modules being installed in the system install these 2 modules on DIMM1 and DIMM3 first 31 DIMM4 240 pin DIMM slot 4 31 Slot1 PCI express x16 slot 51 Slot3 PCI express x4 slot 51 Slot2 PCI express x1 slot 51 Slot4 PCI slot 51 1 5 5 2 Internal Jumpers Label Function Note Page JP5 Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 48 JP2 JP3 JP4 COM1...

Page 20: ...Intrusion Connector 2 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 42 J_AUDIO1 Front Panel Audio Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 43 CN14 Amplifier Connector 4 x 1 header pitch 2 54mm 44 JUSB_1 JUSB_2 JUSB_3 JUSB_4 JUSB_5 USB 2 0 Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm 44 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 Serial Port Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 x 2 header pitch 2 00mm 45 LPT Parallel Port Connector 13 x 2 header pitch 2 00mm 4...

Page 21: ...Mini Din 37 VGA DVI VGA Connector x 1 DVI Connector x 1 D sub 15 pins female Dual Link DVI D 24 pins 36 DP1 DP2 Display Port x 2 COM1 COM2 3 LAN1 LAN2 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector x 2 37 USB USB3 0 Connector x 4 38 AUDIO Line in Port Line out Port Microphone Port 5 1 Channel Audio I O 3 jacks 36 37 ...

Page 22: ...f the damage is shipment transit related Keep the PnP cap after installing the mainboard BCM will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the mainboard comes with the cap installed on the LGA1150 socket 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 Overhea...

Page 23: ...ket LGA1150 Socket on the mainboard 2 Unlatch the CPU Socket Lever by pressing the lever down and move it away from the main structure of the socket To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the CPU Socket Cover PnP cap unless you are going to install a CPU ...

Page 24: ...color a k a CPU Socket Cover or PnP cap in order to protect the socket pins from damage If you are going to install a CPU remove the plastic protection cap away from the CPU socket by lifting it up NOTE Please do not discard this plastic protection cap Just in case if you need to RMA this board in the future you need to install this plastic protection cap in order to protect the CPU socket ...

Page 25: ...cket as well Line up the two CPU notches with the Socket Alignment Keys on the socket and insert the CPU into the CPU socket slowly Visually inspect if the CPU is seated into the CPU socket evenly The Socket Alignment keys should fit into the CPU notches To prevent CPU damage please take precaution necessary for ESD ...

Page 26: ...are sliding underneath the Shoulder Screw Cap 8 Secure the CPU Socket Cover by keep pressing down the CPU Socket Lever and move it toward and underneath the Load Plate Tab The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket Otherwise it might damage the CPU and or the CPU socket ...

Page 27: ...ower specified by Intel specification of corresponding CPU that you are going to install b You have properly applied an even layer of Thermal Interface Material to between the CPU heatsink and the top of CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly please check with your CPU fan heatsink vendor for details NOTE Make sure that you have installed the mainboard to the chassis before you insta...

Page 28: ... connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 1 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Insufficient air flow inside the system chassis may damage the mainboard components Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug in this connector 2 Do not install any pin connector on the header CPU_FAN1 doing so may damage the mainboard ...

Page 29: ...stall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the mainboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 4 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the mainboard ...

Page 30: ...30 5 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 ...

Page 31: ...line Memory Modules DIMM slots You may use 1600MHz PC3 12800 1333MHz PC3 10600 Non ECC Un buffered 1 5V DDR3 memory modules on this board 8GB maximum for each slot DDR3 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket The following figure illustrates the location of memory slots ...

Page 32: ...annel 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 Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under Dual Channel mode ...

Page 33: ... same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain the exact same model of memory modules from the same vendor 1 7 4 Installing DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMS or other peripherals from the system Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the mainboard and the peripherals 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining cl...

Page 34: ...es are not interchangeable with DDR or DDR2 4 DDR3 standard IS NOT backward compatible You shall only install the DDR3 memory modules on this mainboard 5 To enable the system boot up successfully always install the memory module into the DMMA1 slot first 1 7 5 Removing DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM f...

Page 35: ... please align the 20 pin power connector from PSU to pin 1 pin 13 of ATX1 There is also a foolproof design on pin 11 12 23 24 to avoid wrong installation 1 It is recommended that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12V specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 500W If you are planning to fully load the slots and or use a PCI E x16 graphic card a power su...

Page 36: ...a Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100Mbps connection Blinking Data activity Green 1Gbps connection 6 AUDIO Line in port Light blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 AUDIO Line out port Lime Thi...

Page 37: ...ailable for connecting USB 3 0 2 0 devices 10 USB USB 3 0 Connectors These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 3 0 2 0 devices 11 DVI DVI Video Port DVI D 24 Pin Connector 12 DP1 Display Port 1 Provides DisplayPort type connection to monitor 13 KBMS PS 2 Keyboard Connector This port is for a PS 2 keyboard ...

Page 38: ...0 1 Serial ATA Connectors SATA3 0 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA3 0 standard which is backward compatible with SATA2 0 Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90 degree angle Otherwise data loss may occur during data transmission ...

Page 39: ...is designated as Power and should be connected to 12V pin the black wire is designated as Ground and should be connected to GND In order to take the advantage of System Hardware Monitor be sure to use the fan which is specifically designed with speed sensor Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor s official website or consult with the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan ...

Page 40: ... 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 4 Front Panel Audio Connector J_AUDIO1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I O Connectivity Design Guide ...

Page 41: ...41 1 10 5 Amplifier Connector CN14 This header provided amplified audio signals to external speakers 2 channels The dB level can be adjusted under BIOS ...

Page 42: ...ripherals 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 7 Serial Port Connectors COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends receives 16 byte FIFOs ...

Page 43: ...onnector CN11 1 10 9 Front Panel Connectors FP_1 These connectors are for electrical connections to the front panel switches and LEDs The F_PANEL1 connector is compliant with Intel Front Panel I O Connectivity Design Guide ...

Page 44: ...o program the entire BIOS even when the ME region had ME lock applied during board manufacturing to prevent unintentionally write to BIOS ME region ME lock is recommended by Intel for system manufacture 1 10 11 Digital I O Connector CN6 This header provides connections to GPIO ports ...

Page 45: ...default the jumper is set on pin location 1 and 2 To clear the CMOS set the jumper to pin location 2 and 3 for at least 30 seconds while the system is off 1 You can clear CMOS by shorting pin 2 3 for at least 30 seconds while the system is OFF then place the jumper back to pin 1 2 for normal operation 2 Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is ON this will damage the mainboard ...

Page 46: ...s provide combinations for RS232 default or RS422 or RS485 transfer mode on COM1 rear I O 1 11 3 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 and COM6 Ring in 12V 5V Power Select Com_JP1 COM_JP2 COM_JP3 COM_J4 COM_JP5 COM_JP6 These headers provide ring in or 5V or 12V on the com ports ...

Page 47: ... 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 Before install the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the n...

Page 48: ...ftware drivers for the expansion card 1 12 3 PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card The PCI Express x16 PCI E x16 supports up to 4 0GB s transfer rate The PCI Express x8 PCI E x8 supports up to 2 0GB s transfer rate The PCI Express x4 PCI E x4 supports up to 1 0GB s transfer rate The PCI Express x1 PCI E x1 supports...

Page 49: ...FF 2 After the card is installed on the system make the adjustments under system BIOS if necessary then install the card driver provided by the card vendor under system OS 3 When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the card driver support Share IRQ or the PCI cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups marking the system unstable and the card...

Page 50: ... and green after the system is on If it complies with green standards or if it is has a power standby feature The system will then run power on test While the test are running the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional message will appear on the screen If you do not see any thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power The system may have failed on power on test Recheck your jumper sett...

Page 51: ... must first exit or shut down your operating system before switch off the power switch For ATX power supply you can press ATX power switching after exiting or shutting down your operating system If you use Windows Operating Systems click Start button click Shut down and then click Shut down the computer The power supply should turn off after windows shut down ...

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