Document Outline

• Revision
• Copyright
• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• List of BIOS Menus
• 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Connectors
  • 1.3 Dimensions
    • 1.3.1 External Interface Panel Dimensions
  • 1.4 Data Flow
  • 1.5 Technical Specifications
• 2 Unpacking
  • 2.1 Anti-static Precautions
  • 2.2 Unpacking Precautions
  • 2.3 Packing List
    • 2.3.1 Optional Items
• 3 Connectors
  • 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
    • 3.1.1 PCIE-Q57A Layout
    • 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
    • 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
  • 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
    • 3.2.1 12V Power Connector
    • 3.2.2 Audio Kit Connector
    • 3.2.3 Digital I/O Connector
    • 3.2.4 Fan Connector (CPU)
    • 3.2.5 Floppy Disk Connector
    • 3.2.6 Front Panel Connector
    • 3.2.7 Infrared Interface Connector
    • 3.2.8 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
    • 3.2.9 Parallel Port Connector
    • 3.2.10 SATA Drive Connectors
    • 3.2.11 Serial Port Connectors (RS-232)
    • 3.2.12 SPI Flash Connector
    • 3.2.13 USB Connectors
  • 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
    • 3.3.1 Ethernet Connector
    • 3.3.2 USB Connectors
    • 3.3.3 VGA Connector
• 4 Installation
  • 4.1 Anti-static Precautions
  • 4.2 Installation Considerations
    • 4.2.1 Installation Notices
  • 4.3 Unpacking
  • 4.4 CPU, CPU Cooling Kit and Memory Installation
    • 4.4.1 Socket LGA1156 CPU Installation
    • 4.4.2 Socket LGA1156 Cooling Kit Installation
    • 4.4.3 DIMM Installation
  • 4.5 Jumper Settings
    • 4.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper
  • 4.6 Chassis Installation
    • 4.6.1 Airflow
    • 4.6.2 CPU Card Installation
  • 4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
    • 4.7.1 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket
    • 4.7.2 SATA Drive Connection
    • 4.7.3 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket
  • 4.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection
    • 4.8.1 LAN Connection
    • 4.8.2 USB Device Connection (Single Connector)
    • 4.8.3 VGA Monitor Connection
  • 4.9 Software Installation
• 5 BIOS Screens
  • 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 Remote Access Configuration
    • 5.3.7 Intel AMT Configuration
    • 5.3.8 ACPI Configuration
    • 5.3.9 AHCI Configuration
      • 5.3.9.1 AHCI Port n
    • 5.3.10 USB Configuration
  • 5.4 PCI/PnP
  • 5.5 Boot
    • 5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration
    • 5.5.2 Boot Device Priority
    • 5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives
    • 5.5.4 Removable Drives
  • 5.6 Security
  • 5.7 Chipset
    • 5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration
      • 5.7.1.1 Video Function Configuration
    • 5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration
    • 5.7.3 ME Subsystem Configuration
  • 5.8 Exit
• A Intel® AMT Configuration
  • A.1 Intel® AMT Setup Procedure
  • A.2 Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension
  • A.3 IEI Easy Manager Application
• B BIOS Menu Options
• C One Key Recovery
  • C.1 One Key Recovery Introduction
    • C.1.1 System Requirement
    • C.1.2 Supported Operating System
  • C.2 Setup Procedure for Windows
    • C.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup
    • C.2.2 Create Partitions
    • C.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications
    • C.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition
    • C.2.5 Create Factory Default Image
  • C.3 Setup Procedure for Linux
  • C.4 Recovery Tool Functions
    • C.4.1 Factory Restore
    • C.4.2 Backup System
    • C.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup
    • C.4.4 Manual
  • C.5 Other Information
    • C.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller
    • C.5.2 System Memory Requirement
• D Terminology
• E Watchdog Timer
• F Hazardous Materials Disclosure
  • F.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury