Industrial Motherboard Q470A-EM-A
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Contents Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Features......................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Specifications................................................................................ 1-2 Specifications............................................................................................ 1-3 Specifications....................................
3.4 3.3.12 USB Configuration......................................................... 3-15 3.3.13 NVMe Configuration....................................................... 3-15 3.3.14 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 3-16 3.3.15 EZ-Flash........................................................................ 3-16 3.3.16 APM Configuration......................................................... 3-16 3.3.17 Watchdog Timer...........................................
Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS Q470A-EM-A Motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 3 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS I/O Shield If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. 1.
1.3 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Intel® socket 1200 for 11th Gen & 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports up to 125W Intel® Q470 Chipset 4 x U-DIMMs, max. 128GB, DDR4 2933/2666/2400 MHz Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DP, HDMI™+DisplayPort combo ports - Supports 1 x DisplayPort 1.
Specifications 5 x COM Port headers (1 x RS232/422/485, 5 x RS232) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 vertical connector 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.
Specifications Relative Humidity 15%~95% Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise OS support Ubuntu RedHat Enterprise Fedora Workstation Certification Form Factor OpenSUSE CE, FCC ATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 12” (24.4cm x 30.5cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
2.2 Motherboard layout Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 24.4cm(9.6in) CPU_FAN EATX12V COM1 CHA_FAN1 DIGI+ VRM COM1_SEL EATXPWR 7 8 2280 AUDIO RTL 8111H 2260 M.2(SOCKET3) CHA_FAN3 29 2242 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA X4 V 30.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. COM RING/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1_SEL) 2. EATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 4. M.2 socket 3 5. Intel® LGA1200 CPU socket 6. DDR4 DIMM slots 7. USB 2.0 connectors / header (USB_11, USB_910, USB1213) 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (20-1 pin U32G1_56) 9. WDT Enable jumper (2-pin WDT_EN) 10. TPM header (14-1 pin TPM) 11. SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) 12.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1200 socket designed for the Intel® 11th & 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. LGA1200 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 2-4 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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2.4 System memory DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
Installing a DIMM 1 2 A B To remove a DIMM A B 2-10 Q470A-EM-A
2.5 1. Jumpers COM Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1_SEL) COM1_SEL 2 4 3 1 +12V Connector type 2. 6 5 +5V RI (Default) HEADER 2x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Setting Pins +12V 1-2 +5V 3-4 RI (Default) 5-6 WDT Enable jumper (2-pin WDT_EN) A watchdog timer is an electronic timer that is used to detect and recover from computer malfunctions. The HW WDT (watchdog timer) Enable jumper allows the HW watchdog resets the system automatically even when the system crashes.
3. AT/ATX Mode selection jumper (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL 1 2 2 3 ATX MODE (Default) AT MODE Pins 1-2 (Default) High Avtive 2-3 Low Active Connector type 4. HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Disable ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.
5. 3-pin SMBDATA_SW SMBDATA_SW 1 2 2 3 Eanble PCIe SMBus connection 6.
7. Clear CMOS header (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. CLRTC +3V_BAT_RTC GND PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 1.25mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
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2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 6 1 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 1. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. 2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
7 HDMITM port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 8 USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
2.6.2 1. Internal connectors EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. B A A EATXPWR GND GND GND GND EATX12V B +12 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts floating GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 2.
3. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2 (SOCKET3) • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. 4. USB 2.0 connector / headers (USB_11, USB_910, USB_1213) These Universal Serial Bus (USB) port / headers are for USB 2.0 devices.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (20-1 pin U32G1_56) Connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module to this connector for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. This connector complies with USB 3.2 Gen 1 specifications and provides faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. U32G1_56 PIN 1 +5V_USB3_P56 S_U3RXDN6 S_U3RXDP6 GND S_U3TXDN6 S_U3TXDP6 GND S_U2DN6 S_U2DP6 PIN 20 Connector type 6.
7. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or an optical drive via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. A B C A Connector type C D WAFER HD 7p, 1.27mm pitch Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER PIN 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out 8.
9. System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR_BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR NC PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND +PWR_LED +HDD_LED Connector type RESET Header 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) • This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header.
10. Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with jumper caps.
11. LPC Debug header (10-1 pin LPC_DEBUG) +3V +3V CK_24M_DEBUG_LPC GND This header allows connection to a LPC debug card. LPC_DEBUG PIN 2 PIN 9 SLAD0_SIO SLAD1_SIO SLAD2_SIO SLAD3_SIO S_LFRAME# PIN 1 Connector type 2-24 HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch • Scan the code to view the meaning of each debug code. • Debug codes are only available for ASUS LPC debug card. • Contact your region sales representative for LPC debug header ordering.
12. COM Port headers (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6) B C D E A Connector type B C D COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 9 DCD# TXD GND RTS# Ring A RXD DTR# DSR# CTS# These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these headers, then install the modules to slot openings at the back of the system chassis. E HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch The COM port cables are purchased separately.
LAN LED (6-1 pin LAN_LED) L1_ACTLEDN_F L2_ACTLEDN_F NC 13. PIN 2 PIN 6 PIN 1 PIN 5 +5V +5VSB LAN_LED 14. LPT header (26-1 pin LPT) LPT_XAFD# LPT_ERROR# LPT_XINIT# LPT_XSLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) header supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.
15. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin AAFP) PIN 2 A_JD_HPOUT A_GND NC A_JD_FMIC1 This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. PIN 10 AAFP PIN 9 A_FMIC1_L A_FMIC1_R A_HPOUT_R A_JD_FRONT A_HPOUT_L PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 2x5p, K8, 2.
16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT +5V Connector type SPDIFOUT GND PIN 1 HEADER 1x4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch The SPDIF Out module is purchased separately.
Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
BIOS menu screen The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Hardware Monitor For displaying the system temperatures, fan and power status, and changing smart fan settings. Security For configuring the system security settings. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the save options and default options.
3.3.2 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear when a TPM device is installed on your motherboard. SHA256 PCR Bank Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pending operation Allows you to schedule an operation for security device. Configuration options: [None] [TPM Clear] Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change the state of security device.
3.3.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Run Control Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [No Change] Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Software Controlled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology This item, when set to [enabled], will allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capacities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Enhanced C-states Allows you to enable or disable C1E. CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Limit 1 Override [Disabled] Disables power limit 1. [Enabled] Enables power limit 1. Power Limit 2 Override [Disabled] Disables power limit 2. [Enabled] Enables power limit 2. Power Limit 2 This item allows you to input the value of power limit 2 in milliwatts. If the value is 0, BIOS will program this value as 1.
3.3.5 PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure PCI Express settings. HYPER_PCIeX16 Configuration options: [Auto mode] [PCIe x8/x4/x4 mode] PCIE x16/x8 Slot Allows you to configure the PCIE x16/x8 options. PEG 0:1:0 Enable Root Port Allows you to enable or disable the Root Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Max Link Speed Allows you to configure PEG 0:1:0 Max Speed.
Max Link Speed Allows you to configure PEG 0:1:2 Max Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Max Link Width Allows you to force PEG link to restrain to X1/2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] Detect Non-Compliance Device Allows you to enable or disable the detection function of non-compliance PCI Express device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX4_1 Allows you to configure the PCI Express root port settings.
3.3.6 CSM Configuration CSM Support Allows you to enable or disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set CSM Support to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20, which functions when any RT code is executed above 1MB.
Serial Port 2 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 3 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 4 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD).
Parallel Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] Device Mode Allows you to change the printer port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.
Parity A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Configuration options: [None] [Even] [Odd] [Mark] [Space] [None] Disables parity check. [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even. [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is odd. [Mark] Parity bit is always 1. [Space] Parity bit is always 0. Mark and Space Parity do not allow for error detection. Stop Bits Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet.
Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] [COM3] [COM4] [COM5] [COM6] [COM7(Pci Bus0,Dev0,Func0) (Disabled)] Resolution This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirect After POST Configuration options: [Always Enable] [BootLoader] [Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for Legacy OS.
RAID Device ID Allows you to choose RAID device ID. Configuration options: [Client] [Alternate] Use RST Legacy OROM Allows you to use RST Legacy OROM when CSM is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1/2/3/4 Allow you to enable/disable the SATA6G_1/2/3/4 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 Allow you to enable/disable the M.2 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When M.
3.3.11 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. [Disabled] Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If any USB device(s) is detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If none is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. XHCI Hand-off This item functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN1 OPROM Allows you to launch Intel PXE OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN2 RTL8111H Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Realtek LAN2 OPROM Allows you to launch Realtek PXE OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 NVME (M-Key) M.2 M-KEY (PCIE) Allows you to enable or disable the M.2 M-Key PCIE port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.14 EZ-Flash This item allows you to enter EZ-Flash mode.
Power On By Ring Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when you set Power On By RTC to [Enabled]. RTC Alarm Date (Days) Allows you to set the value for number of days of RTC Alarm Date. Value 0 represents “Every Day”. Wake up hour Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-23 for hour. For example, enter 3 for 3:00 am and 15 for 3:00 pm. Wake up minute Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-59 for minute.
3.4 Hardware Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperatures, fan and power status, and allows you to configure the smart fan. 3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Allows you to select the Smart Fan mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Normal] [Manual Mode] The following items appear only when you set Smart Fan Mode to [Manual Mode]. Smart Fan Function Chassis Fan Setting Temperature 1 ~ Temperature 4 Allows you to set the value of temperature1 / 2 / 3 / 4.
3.5 Security menu The Security menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. 3.5.1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2.
3.5.3 Secure Boot Secure Boot feature is active when Secure Boot is set to [Enabled], Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the system is running in User mode. Changing the mode requires platform reset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode Allows you to select Secure Boot Mode. When set to [Custom], Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication.
3.6 Boot menu The items in the Boot menu allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration CHASSIS INTRUDE Allows you to enable or disable CHASSIS INTRUDE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Allows you to set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Allows you to select the keyboard NumLock state.
3.7 Exit menu The items in the Exit menu allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Save Changes and Exit Allows you to exit the system setup program after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Allows you to exit the system setup program without saving the changes you made. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Save Changes and Reset Allows you to reset the system setup after saving the changes.
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Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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