Industrial Motherboard Q470EI-IM-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 Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout...
3.4 3.5 3.3.14 NVMe Configuration....................................................... 3-14 3.3.15 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 3-14 3.3.16 EZ-Flash........................................................................ 3-15 3.3.17 APM Configuration......................................................... 3-15 3.3.18 Watchdog Timer............................................................. 3-16 3.3.19 Miscellaneous......................................
Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS Q470EI-IM-A Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS I/O Shield NOTE: 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 Expansion slots Intel® socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports up to 65W TDP Intel® Q470E Chipset 2 x SO-DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz SDRAM Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DP/DVI-D/LVDS ports - Supports 2x DisplayPort 1.
4 x COM Port headers (1 x RS232/422/485, 3 x RS232) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 stick socket 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.
Relative Humidity 0%~85% Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows® IoT Enterprise OS support Ubuntu RedHat Enterprise Fedora Workstation Certification Form Factor OpenSUSE CE, FCC, UL Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm) NOTE: 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. CAUTION! • 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 NOTE: Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 11 12 13 14 17.0cm(6.7in) LCD_BLKT_PANEL CPU_FAN 32 COM1_SEL GPIO_CON CHA_FAN DIS_ME WDT_EN WGI 210AT LAN2_U32G1_3 U32G2_C1 27 2280 2260 2242 COM2_SEL USB_213 ALC887 ALC897 AAFP CLRTC 26 25 24 I2C PCIEX16 SPDIF_OUT 23 17.0cm(6.7in) EATXPWR IRST V M.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 3. LVDS/eDP Backlight panel connector (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 4. Intel® LGA1200 CPU socket 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 6. COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumpers (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) 7. General purpose input/output connector (10-pin GPIO_CON) 8. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) 9. WDT Enable jumper (2-pin WDT_EN) 10.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1200 socket designed for the Intel® 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. LGA1200 IMPORTANT! Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! 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 CAUTION! 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 SO-DIMM_B1* SO-DIMM_A1* This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets.
2.5 1. Jumpers Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL 2 4 1 3 3V (Default) Setting Pins 3V (Default) 1-2 5V 3-4 12V 5-6 Connector type 2. 5V 12V 5 HEADER 2 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) COM1_SEL A 2 A +12V B 2 1 +12V Setting Pins +12V 1-2 +5V 3-4 Ring (Default) 5-6 Connector type 6 4 3 1 B 2-10 6 +5V 5 RI (Default) COM2_SEL 4 3 +5V 6 5 RI (Default) HEADER 2x3p, 2.
3. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL 1 2 2 3 ATX mode (Default) AT mode Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode 2-3 AT mode Connector type 4. HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T 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. WDT_EN PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.
5. 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. DIS_ME 1 2 Normal (Default) Connector type 6. 2 3 Disable intel ME function HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
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. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC 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.
2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 7 3 4 3 8 5 9 10 6 11 12 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 3. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. 4. Serial port (COM). This port connects a modem or other device that conforms with serial specification. 5. LAN (RJ-45) ports.
10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) port. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for a USB 3.2 Gen 1 device. • USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller.
2.6.2 1. Internal connectors LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for connecting a monitor switch that can turn off the LCD panel display backlight. PANEL_SW GND MON_SW# PIN 1 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U32G1_78) 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.
4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB213) This connector is for an USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB cable to this connector. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. PIN 1 NC GND USB_P1+ USB_P1USB+5V GND USB_P2+ USB_P2USB+5V USB_213 Connector type Header 2x5p, K9, 2.0mm pitch CAUTION! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard. NOTE: The USB cable is purchased separately. 5.
6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. A B B CHA_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Connector type CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A WAFER HD 4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T CAUTION! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
8. Front panel system panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR NC PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND +PWR_LED PWR_BTN +HDD_LED Connector type RESET Header 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
9. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2/3) 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 GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND A B C Connector type SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 WAFER HD 7p, 1.27mm pitch 10.
12. RTC Battery connector (2-pin BATTERY) This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery. BATTERY GND +BAT PIN 1 13. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) NOTES: • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. 14. M.2 Wi-Fi This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. M.2(WIFI) +3VSB_WIFI +3VSB_WIFI NC M.2_BT_PCMCLK S_CNV_RF_RESET_N M.
15. LPC Debug header (10-1 pin LPC_DEBUG) This header allows connection to a LPC debug card. +3V +3V CK_24M_DEBUG_LPC GND LPC_DEBUG SLAD0_SIO SLAD1_SIO SLAD2_SIO SLAD3_SIO S_LFRAME# PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch IMPORTANT! 16. • Scan the QR 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.
17. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5) These connectors are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A A C B D B C D Connector type COM3 COM4 COM5 COM2 Ring RTS# GND TXD DCD# CTS# DSR# DTR# RXD PIN 1 BOX header 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch NOTE: The serial port cables are purchased separately. 18.
19. 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. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch NOTE: The SPDIF Out module is purchased separately. 20.
21. ATX 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. A B EATX12V GND GND GND GND A B +12V +12V +12V +12V PIN 1 EATXPWR GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts 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 DC Mode EATXPWR Pins Signal Pins Signal 1 +3.3V out 13 +3.
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Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR 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.
• Be cautious when selecting AiO chassis. Incorrect selection of AiO chassis can cause incorrect operation or potential damage to AiO chassis hardware. • The following items appear only when you set All-in-One Chassis to [None]. EDID Data Source Configuration options: [Pre-Defined] [Flat Panel Display] The following item appears when you set EDID Data Source to [Pre-Defined]. LFP Panel Type Allows you to select LFP panel used by Internal Graphics Device.
LVDS Spread Spectrum Control Allows you to configure LVDS spread spectrum clocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [+/- 0.5%% Center Spread] [+/- 1%% Center Spread] 3.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure Management Engine Technology parameters. TPM Device Selection Allows you to select TPM device. [PTT] Enables PTT in SkuMgr. [dTPM] Disables PTT in SkuMgr. When PTT is disabled, all data saved on it will be lost. 3.3.
TPM 2.0 UEFI Spec Version Allows you to select the TCG2 Spec Version support. Configuration options: [TCG_1_2] [TCG_2] [TCG_1_2] Support the compatible mode for Win8/Win10. [TCG_2] Support new TCG2 protocol and event format for Win10 or later. Physical Presence Spec Version Allows you to select to tell O.S. to support PPI Spec Version 1.2 or 1.3. Configuration options: [1.2] [1.3] Some HCK tests might not support 1.3.
Intel® Speed Shift Technology Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Speed Shift Technology support. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Intel® SpeedStep or Intel® Speed Shift is available and enabled. Turbo Mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C states Allows you to enable or disable CPU Power Management.
PCIe x16/x8 Slot Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Max Link Width Allows you to force PEG link to restrain to X1/2/4/8.
3.3.7 AMT Configuration This item allows you to configure Intel® Active Management Technology parameters. AMT BIOS Features Allows you to enable or disable AMT BIOS Features. When set to [Disabled], MEBx Setup will be inaccessible. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item does not disable Manageability Features in FW. USB Provisioning of AMT Allows you to enable or disable AMT USB Provisioning.
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. Network Allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Network OpROM. Configuration options: [Do not lauch] [UEFI] [Legacy] Storage Allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
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). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 5 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 5 (COME). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
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.
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. [BootLoader] Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to Legacy OS. 3.3.11 SATA And RST Configuration This item allows you to configure SATA device options settings.
Serial ATA Port 1(~3) Port 1(~3) Allows you to enable or disable SATA Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug Allows you to designate this port as Hot Pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 SATA(M-Key) Port 4 Allows you to enable or disable SATA Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI Network Stack.
XHCI Hand-off This item functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] U32G1_1(~3) Allows you to enable or disable USBl port. Once set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS.
Intel LAN2 OPROM Allows you to launch Intel PXE OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] I2C0 Controller Allows you to enable or disable Serial IO Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.16 EZ-Flash This item allows you to enter EZ-Flash mode. After you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. 3.3.
3.3.18 Watchdog Timer Watchdog Support Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when you set Watchdog Support to [Enable]. Watchdog Count mode Allows you to select Watchdog Timer I count mode. Configuration options: [Second Mode] [Minute Mode] Watchdog Timer Allows you to set the Watchdog Timer I Time-out value. 3.3.19 Miscellaneous DMI/OPI Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to disable or control Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link.
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]. 3.4.2 Smart Fan Function Chassis Fan Setting Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4).
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. 3.5.2 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2.
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.
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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