BCM RX67Q User Manual

1 RX67Q Intel® Socket LGA1155 2nd Generation Core i7/i5/i3 32nm CPU uATX Motherboard User’s Manual

10Mainboard Specifications Model RX67Q Processor Socket LGA1155 supports Core i7/i5/i3 32nm CPU Chipset Intel® Q67 Memory 4 x 240 Pin DIMM socke

11Onboard I/O Headers SATA 5 x Std. SATA Connectors USB 4 x USB Headers (8 ports on headers) RS232 4 x Headers LPT 1 x Header SPDIF 1 x He

12Chapter 1: System Setup This chapter describes the mainboard features and the new technologies it supports 1.1 Welcome! The mainboard delivers a

131.3 Special Features 1.3.1 Product Highlights • Intel® i7/i5/i3 LGA1155 32nm Processor Support This mainboard supports the Intel® Intel® i7/i5

141.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install mainboard components or change any mainboard settings. • Unplu

151.5 Mainboard Overview Before you install the mainboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the mainboard fits into it. Make

161.5.2 Mounting Holes Place the screws into the mounting holes indicated by red squares to secure the mainboard to the chassis. Do not over-tight

171.5.3 Onboard LEDs The mainboard comes with a “Power On LED” (green) and one “Standby Power LED” (red) to indicate the system status. When the “Sta

181.5.4 Mainboard Layout

191.5.5 Layout Content List • 1.5.5.1 Slots Label Function Note PageDIMMA1 240-pin DIMM slot 1 1. If there is only one memory module being in

2FCC Statement THIS DEVICE SUPPORTS PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL IN

20• 1.5.5.3 Internal Headers Label Function Note PageATX12V1 ATX Power Connector 2 x 2 header 36 EATXPWR1 ATX Power Connector 12 x 2 heade

21• 1.5.5.4 Back Panel Connectors Label Function Note PageKBMS PS/2 keyboard and mouse 6-pin Mini-Din 37, 38 HDMI1 HDMI Connector x 1 37

221.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This mainboard supports the Intel® LGA1155 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 32nm desktop processors. If you d

231.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket (LGA1155 Socket) on the mainboard. 2. Unlatch the “CPU Socket Lever”

243. Lift the load lever up in the direction of the arrow to a 135° angle, so the metal “CPU Socket Cover” can also be lifted. 4. The CPU so

255. There are two notches on the CPU itself (one on each side), and there are two “Socket Alignment keys” on the CPU socket as well. Line up the tw

267. Close the “CPU Socket Cover” by lowering down the “CPU Socket Lever”. Make sure the “CPU Socket Front Plates” are sliding underneath the “Shoul

271.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan The Intel LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum

28 Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 2

291.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the

3Disclaimer BCM Advanced Research reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any pr

305. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward

311.7 System Memory 1.7.1 Overview The mainboard comes with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. You

321.7.2 Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultane

331.7.3 Installing DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMS or other peripherals from the system. Failure

341. A DDR3 memory module is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. 2. DO NOT force the memory module into the socket in order

351.7.4 Removing DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remov

361.8 Power Supply 1.8.1 ATX Power Connectors: EATXPWR1, ATX12V1 These ATX power connectors provide connections from power supply unit (PSU)

371.9 Back Panel 1.9.1 Back Panel Connectors Item Name Function Description 1 KBMS PS/2 Mouse Connector The standard PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse D

387 AUDIO Microphone port (Pink) This port connects a microphone. 8 USB45 USB 2.0 Connectors These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ar

391.10 Connectors/ Headers 1.10.1 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA3.0: SATA1, SATA2 SATA2.0: SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 SA

4A Message to the Customer BCM Customer Services Each and every BCM product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable performan

401.10.2 Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the

411.10.3 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 This connector connects to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch wil

421.10.5 Front Panel Audio Connector: FPAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel

431.10.6 Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 This header provided amplified audio signals to external speakers (2-channels). The dB level can be adjusted u

441.10.8 Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 byte FI

451.10.10 Front Panel Connectors: F_PANEL These connectors are for electrical connections to the front panel switches and LEDs. The “F_PANEL1” con

461.10.12 The Header: SPI_CN This header is reserved for factory use only.

471.11 Jumpers 1.11.1 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLRTC1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the dat

481.11.2 COM Port Ring-in/ +12V/ +5V Power Select: JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2, JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4 These headers provide ring-in, or 5V, o

491.12 The Expansion Slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the expansion slots and the e

5Product Warranty BCM warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for t

501.12.3.1 PCI-E x 16 Slot: PCIEX16 The PCIEX16 slot supports PCI-E x16 graphic card. • When PCIEX16 slot installed with PCI-E x16 grap

51Chapter 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

52“Shut down” and then click “Shut down the computer” The power supply should turn off after windows shut down.

53Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Warnining: Before flashing the BIOS, please be sure to make the following adjustments on the system: 1. Fully disabled the i

54• Press Page Up/Page Down or +/– keys when you want to modify the BIOS parameters for the active option. 3.2 Entering BIOS Setup Menu Power

553.4 BIOS Menu Screen When entering the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow user to make change

563.5 Main Menu This menu gives user an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. This

57• Access Level Displays the accessory information.

583.6 Advanced Menu Select the “Advanced” tab from the BIOS menu screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. NOTE: Take caution when changi

593.6.1 PCI Subsystem Setting The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. This menu includes setting IRQ

6Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail the BCM RX67Q Main board. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before att

603.6.2 ACPI Settings • ACPI Sleep State [S3 (suspend to RAM)] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter the SUSPEND button i

613.6.3 Trusted Computing Trusted computing (TPM) settings. • TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Enable or disable TPM support. Configuration options: [Di

623.6.4 CPU Configuration • CPU configuration Displays the CPU information • Hyper-threading [Enabled] Enable or disable Hyper-threading support

63• Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Disable for Windos XP. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Enabled] • Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disab

643.6.5 SATA Configuration • SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Support IDE, AHCI or RAID mode Configuration options: [Disabled], [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAI

653.6.6 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion configuration • DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Select DVMT/FIXED Mode Memory size used by I

663.6.7 USB Configuration USB Configuration Parameters • USB Device Display how many devices are connected. • Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enable

67• Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for no

683.6.8 AMT Configuration • AMT [Enable] AMT function enable/disable option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

693.6.9 Super IO Configuration System Super IO Chip Parameters Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip [Finteck F81216] Super IO Chip [NCT6776F]

7Contents Chapter 1: System Setup ...12 1.1 Welcome! ..

703.6.10 Parallel Port Configuration Set Parameters of Parallel Port Parallel Port Configuration • Parallel Port [Enabled] Enable or Disable Para

71• Device Mode [Std Printer Mode] Change the Printer Port mode. Configuration options: [Std Printer Mode], [SPP Mode], [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode], [EP

723.6.11 Serial Port 1 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 Serial Port 1 Configuration • Serial Port [Enabled] Enable or Disab

733.6.12 Serial Port 2 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 Serial Port 2 Configuration • Serial Port [Enabled] Enable or Disable

743.6.13 Serial Port 3 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 Serial Port 3 Configuration • Serial Port [Enabled] Enable or Disable

753.6.14 Serial Port 4 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 Serial Port 4 Configuration • Serial Port [Enabled] Enable or Disable

763.6.15 Smart Fan Mode Function Smart Fan Mode configuration • Chassis Smart Fan Target [Disabled] Select Chassis Smart Fan mode Configurat

77• System Smart Fan Target [Disabled] Select System Smart Fan mode Configuration options: [Disabled], [Enabled] Once enabled, user may choose the de

783.6.16 Hardware Monitor PC Health Status Display system health status • CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] Enabled or Disabled CPU warning tem

793.7 Chipset Menu

81.10.5 Front Panel Audio Connector: FPAUD1...42 1.10.6 Amplif

803.7.1 North Bridge NB Chipset Configuration • Memory Information Display Memory Information • Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD] Select which g

81• IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enable/Disable IGD Multi-Monitor by internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Enabled]

823.7.2 South Bridge SB Chipset Configuration • SMBus Controller [Enabled] Enable/Disable SMBus controller. Configuration options: [Disabled], [E

83• Wake on LAN1 from S5 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled], [Enabled] • LAN2 Controller [Enabled] Enable/Disable LAN1 Controller Configur

843.7.3 USB Configuration • EHCI controller 1 [Enabled] Enable/Disable USB 2.0(EHCI) support Configuration options: [Disabled], [Enabled] • EHC

853.8 Boot Menu Boot Configuration Boot Configuration • Customer Logo [Disabled] Enable/disable display of customer logo during system post. •

86• CSM16 Module Version [07.64] Display CSM16 Module Version. • GataA20 Active [Upon Request] Upon Request – GA20 can be disabled using BIOS servic

873.9 Security Menu • Administrator Password Set setup Administrator Password • User Password Set User Password

883.10 Save & Exit Menu • Save changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. • Discard changes and Exit Exit system setup wit

93.6.7 USB Configuration ..............................66