Industrial Motherboard Q670EI-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 3.3.13 Network Stack Configuration......................................... 3-11 3.3.14 USB Configuration......................................................... 3-12 3.3.15 NVMe Configuration....................................................... 3-13 3.3.16 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 3-13 3.3.17 Miscellaneous................................................................ 3-13 3.3.18 APM Configuration............................................
Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS Q670EI-IM-A Motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x M.2 screw package 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 Intel® socket 1700 for 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Chipset Supports up to 65W TDP Intel® Q670E Chipset Memory 2 x SO-DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR5 4800 MHz Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Graphics Expansion slots Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI™/eDP/LVDS ports - Supports 3x 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 header supports additional 2 USB 2.
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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 17.0cm(6.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (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. ATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 5. Intel® LGA1700 CPU socket 6. Digital Audio header (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 7. Chassis Intrude header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) 9. Serial Port headers (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5) 10.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1700 socket designed for the Intel® 14th/ 13th/ 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Q670EI-IM-A LGA1700 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.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 2-8 Q670EI-IM-A
2.4 System memory SO-DIMM_A1 SO-DIMM_B1 This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) 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 Q670EI-IM-A Setting Pins 3V (Default) 1-2 5V 3-4 12V 5-6 Connector type 2. 2 5V 1 3V (Default) HEADER 2 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) COM2_SEL A Q670EI-IM-A A 2 1 4 3 6 5 +12V +5V RI (Default) COM1_SEL B 2 1 +12V B Setting Pins +12V 1-2 +5V 3-4 Ring (Default) 5-6 Connector type 2-10 3 12V 6 5 4 3 +5V RI (Default) HEADER 2x3p, 2.
3. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL 1 2 2 3 Q670EI-IM-A 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 Disable ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) Q670EI-IM-A 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. 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.
7. Clear CMOS header (2-pin CLRTC) Q670EI-IM-A This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. CLRTC +BAT 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.
2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 8 3 4 9 4 5 4 10 11 6 7 12 13 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. Serial port (COM). This port connects a modem or other device that conforms with serial specification. 4. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port.
7. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 8. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 9. HDMI™ port. These ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and are HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). This Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® device. 11. USB 3.
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 PIN 1 Q670EI-IM-A MON_SW# GND 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U32G1_6 / U32G1_78) Connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module to any of these connectors for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. These connectors comply with USB 3.
3. USB 2.0 header (10-1 pin USB213) USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC Q670EI-IM-A This header is for an USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB cable to this header. This USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. PIN 1 Connector type USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND USB_213 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. 4.
5. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan headers on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the header. A CHA_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Q670EI-IM-A Connector type B CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B A WAFER HD 4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T CAUTION! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers.
7. Front Panel System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND F_PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED Connector type PWR_BTN HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR NC Q670EI-IM-A +PWR_LED 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.
8. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1/2/3/4) Q670EI-IM-A These ports 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 D A SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND B C D Connector type 9. WAFER HD 7p, 1.
11. RTC Battery connector (2-pin BATTERY) Q670EI-IM-A This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery. GND +BAT BATTERY PIN 1 12. 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. 13. M.2 Wi-Fi Q670EI-IM-A This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. +3VSB_WIFI +3VSB_WIFI NC M.2_BT_PCMCLK S_CNV_RF_RESET_N M.
14. Serial Port headers (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5) B C C COM3 COM4 COM5 D COM2 A B PIN 1 PIN 1 Connector type DCD# TXD GND RTS# Ring RXD DTR# DSR# CTS# Q670EI-IM-A D CTS# DSR# DTR# RXD A Ring RTS# GND TXD DCD# These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these headers, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. BOX header 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch NOTE: The serial port cables are purchased separately. 15.
16. Digital Audio header (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This header is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this header, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT Connector type SPDIFOUT GND +5V Q670EI-IM-A PIN 1 HEADER 1x4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch NOTE: The SPDIF Out module is purchased separately. 17.
18. 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 EATXPWR Q670EI-IM-A GND GND GND GND A B +12V +12V +12V +12V PIN 1 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.
2.7 1. Slot PCI Express slot Q670EI-IM-A This slot supports a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specification.
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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 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.
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. 3.3.3 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
Do not enable this question in production platforms. This is for development testing. OVERRIDE ChangePlatformAuth ELINK for production platforms supports TXT. 3.3.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology This item, when set to [enabled], will allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capacities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set Power Limit 1 Override to [Enabled]. Power Limit 1 Allows you to configure Power Limit 1 value in milliwatts. Power Limit 2 Override Allows you to enable or disable Power Limit 2 Override. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set Power Limit 2 Override to [Enabled]. Power Limit 2 Allows you to configure Power Limit 2 value in milliwatts. 3.3.
ACPI Sleep State Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Configuration options: [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] [Suspend Disabled] 3.3.7 PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure PCI Express settings. PCIEX16 Slot Allows you to configure the PCI Express Root Port settings. PCI Express Root Port 2 Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express Root Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] End Of Post Message Allows you to enable or disable End of Post message sent to ME. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Send in DXE] Secure Erase Configuration Secure Erase mode Allows you to change Secure Erase module behavior. Configuration options: [Simulated] [Real] [Simulated] Performs SE flow without erasing SSD. [Real] Erases SSD. Force Secure Erase Allows you to force Secure Erase on next boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.
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).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.10 Serial Console Redirection COM1(~5) Console Redirection Allows you enable or disable the console redirection feature.
[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. The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow.
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 Configuration This item allows you to configure SATA device options settings. SATA Controller(s) Allows you to enables or disables the onboard SATA device.
The following items appear only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled]. IPv4 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will be unavailable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IPv6 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable IPv6 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv6 PXE boot support will be unavailable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.
3.3.15 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration menu displays the NVMe controller and drive information of the devices connected and allows you to configure NVMe device options settings. 3.3.16 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Allows you to control detection of the HD-Audio device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device unconditionally. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device unconditionally.
3.3.18 APM Configuration This item allows you to configure APM (Advanced Power Management) settings. ErP Ready Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss Allows you to select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.
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. Wake up second Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-59 for second. The following items appear when you set Power On By RTC to [Monthly event]. Day of the Month Allows you to select the day of the month when the system is to wake up.
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 Fan1 Setting Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4). FD/RPM 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of Fan Duty/PRM 1(~4) when temperature is T1(~4). 3.5 Security menu The Security menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed.
To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear a user password: 1.
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. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Quiet Boot Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast Boot Allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. This has no effect for BBS boot options.
Save Options Save Changes Allows you to save changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Allows you to discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. Restore Defaults Allows you to restore or load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Allows you to save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Allows you to restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.
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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.
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.
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