Document Outline

• 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Overview
  • 1.2 Features
  • 1.3 Connectors
  • 1.4 Dimensions
  • 1.5 Data Flow
  • 1.6 Technical Specifications
• 2 Unpacking
  • 2.1 Anti-static Precautions
  • 2.2 Unpacking Precautions
  • 2.3 Package Contents
  • 2.4 Optional Items
• 3 Connector Pinouts
  • 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
    • 3.1.1 IMB-Q354 Layout
    • 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
    • 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
  • 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
    • 3.2.1 ATX Power Connector
    • 3.2.2 CPU Power Connector
    • 3.2.3 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector
    • 3.2.4 Fan Connector, CPU (12V, 4-pin)
    • 3.2.5 Fan Connector, System (+12V, 3-pin)
    • 3.2.6 Floppy Disk Connector (34-pin)
    • 3.2.7 Front Audio Connector
    • 3.2.8 Front Panel Connector
    • 3.2.9 Infrared Interface Connector
    • 3.2.10 PCIe Power Connector
    • 3.2.11 SATA Drive Connectors
    • 3.2.12 Serial Port Connector (COM2, COM 3 and COM4)
    • 3.2.13 SPDIF Connector
    • 3.2.14 SPI Flash Connector
    • 3.2.15 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector
    • 3.2.16 USB Connectors (Internal)
  • 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
    • 3.3.1 Audio Connectors
    • 3.3.2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
    • 3.3.3 LAN and Dual USB Connector
    • 3.3.4 Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Combo Connector
• 4 Installation
  • 4.1 Anti-static Precautions
  • 4.2 Installation Considerations
    • 4.2.1 Installation Notices
    • 4.2.2 Installation Checklist
  • 4.3 Unpacking
    • 4.3.1 Unpacking Precautions
  • 4.4 CPU, CPU Cooling Kit and DIMM Installation
    • 4.4.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation
    • 4.4.2 Socket LGA775 CF-520 Cooling Kit Installation
    • 4.4.3 DIMM Installation
      • 4.4.3.1 DIMM Purchasing Guidelines
      • 4.4.3.2 DIMM Installation Order
      • 4.4.3.3 DIMM Installation Guidelines
  • 4.5 Jumper Settings
    • 4.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper
    • 4.5.2 COM Port Pin 9 Setting Jumpers
    • 4.5.3 COM Port Pin 9 Voltage Setting Jumpers
  • 4.6 Chassis Installation
    • 4.6.1 Airflow
    • 4.6.2 Motherboard Installation
  • 4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
    • 4.7.1 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection
    • 4.7.2 SATA Drive Connection
    • 4.7.3 USB Cable (Dual Port)
    • 4.7.4 PCIe x16 Expansion Card Installation
  • 4.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection
    • 4.8.1 Audio Connection
    • 4.8.2 LAN Connection (Single Connector)
    • 4.8.3 Parallel Device Connection
    • 4.8.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection
    • 4.8.5 Serial Device Connection
    • 4.8.6 USB Device Connection
    • 4.8.7 VGA Monitor Connection
• 5 AMI BIOS
  • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.1.1 Starting Setup
    • 5.1.2 Using Setup
    • 5.1.3 Getting Help
    • 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
    • 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
  • 5.2 Main
  • 5.3 Advanced
    • 5.3.1 CPU Configuration
    • 5.3.2 IDE Configuration
      • 5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave
    • 5.3.3 Floppy Configuration
    • 5.3.4 Super IO Configuration
    • 5.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration
    • 5.3.6 ICP Power Configuration
      • 5.3.6.1 ACPI Configuration
      • 5.3.6.2 Power Configuration
    • 5.3.7 AHCI Configuration
      • 5.3.7.1 AHCI Port n
    • 5.3.8 Intel VT-d Configuration
    • 5.3.9 Remote Access Configuration
    • 5.3.10 Trusted Computing
    • 5.3.11 USB Configuration
    • 5.3.12 IEI Feature
  • 5.4 PCI/PnP
  • 5.5 Boot
    • 5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration
  • 5.6 Security
  • 5.7 Chipset
    • 5.7.1 North Bridge Configuration
    • 5.7.2 South Bridge Configuration
  • 5.8 Exit
• 6 Software Drivers
  • 6.1 Available Software Drivers
  • 6.2 Driver CD Auto-run
  • 6.3 Intel® Chipset Driver
  • 6.4 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
  • 6.5 Intel® 82573 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver
  • 6.6 Realtek HD Audio Driver (ALC662) Installation
    • 6.6.1 BIOS Setup
    • 6.6.2 Driver Installation
  • 6.7 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Driver Installation
• A BIOS Options
• B Terminology
• C DIO Interface
  • C.1 DIO Interface Introduction
  • C.2 DIO Connector Pinouts
  • C.3 Assembly Language Samples
    • C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function
    • C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function
• D Watchdog Timer
• E Compatibility
  • E.1 Compatible Operating Systems
  • E.2 Compatible Processors
  • E.3 Compatible Memory Modules
• F Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
  • F.1 Introduction
    • F.1.1 Precautions
  • F.2 Features and Benefits
  • F.3 Accessing the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
  • F.4 RAID Configuration
    • F.4.1 Creating a RAID Volume
    • F.4.2 Deleting a RAID Volume
    • F.4.3 Resetting a Disk to Non-RAID
    • F.4.4 Exiting the Matrix Storage Manager
• G Hazardous Materials Disclosure
  • G.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury