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BCM Advanced Research MX87QD - User Manual

BCM Advanced Research MX87QD
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MX87QD
Intel® Q87 Mini ITX Motherboard supports 22nm Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3
4
th
generation Desktop Processors (Haswell Platform)
User’s Manual
Ver 1.0

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Safety precautions for electrical hazards during system operation and maintenance.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines for handling and operating the motherboard and its components.

Manual Guide Information

Guide Organization and Content

Explains the structure of the manual, detailing chapters and their content.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Describes motherboard features, new technologies, hardware setup, jumpers, and connectors.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Covers changing system settings via BIOS setup menus and parameter descriptions.

Information Resources

Manuals, Drivers, and Technical Support

Lists resources for downloading manuals, drivers, and obtaining technical support.

Guide Conventions and Typography

Safety and Usage Conventions

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE conventions for user safety and task completion.

Motherboard Packing List

Manual Revision History

Specifications Summary

System Component Specifications

Connectivity and Environmental Specifications

Motherboard Block Diagram

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Highlights and Features

Product Overview and Capabilities

Details the motherboard's support for Intel Haswell processors, DMI, SATA 3.0, and RAID capabilities.

Platform Features and Benefits

Lists integrated graphics, DirectX/OpenGL support, memory controller, and OS support.

Key Architecture Features

Pre-Installation Safety Precautions

Motherboard Installation Guide

Placement and Securing the Motherboard

Instructions on orienting the motherboard, using screws, and avoiding over-tightening.

Motherboard Layout and Component Identification

Jumpers and Rear Panel Connectors

Internal Motherboard Connectors Guide

CPU Installation Overview

CPU Socket Preparation and Handling

CPU Installation Procedure

CPU Heatsink and Fan Installation

CPU Heatsink and Fan Installation Steps

CPU Heatsink and Fan Removal

System Memory Overview

Memory Configuration and Installation Procedures

DDR3 SODIMM Removal Procedure

Expansion Card Installation Guide

Expansion Card Configuration

PCI Express x16 Slot Usage

Details the PCI Express x16 slot and shows an example of a graphics card installation.

MiniPCI Express Slot Usage

Jumpers Overview and CMOS Clearing

Power Mode Select and Chassis Intrusion Connectors

COM Port Mode Select Jumpers

Storage and Power Selectors

Motherboard Connectors Overview

Rear Panel Connector Descriptions

Identifies and describes all connectors located on the motherboard's rear panel.

Fan Connectors (CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN)

System Panel Connector (F_PANEL1) Details

DC-In Power Connector (ATX12 V1) Guide

Serial and Digital IO Connectors

Parallel and PS;2 Interface Connectors

Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Connector

LCD Inverter and USB Connectors

Audio and Amplifier Connectors

SATA Data and Power Connectors

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Introduction

BIOS Setup Program Usage Guide

BIOS Setup Navigation and Conventions

BIOS Main Menu Screen Display

Main Setup Screen Overview

Advanced BIOS Setup Overview

PCI Subsystem Settings Configuration

ACPI Settings Configuration

Trusted Computing (TPM) Settings

CPU Configuration Options

Advanced CPU Power Management Features

SATA Controller and Mode Configuration

PCH Firmware Configuration Details

AMT Configuration Settings

USB Configuration Parameters

NCT6106 D Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 2 Configuration

Serial Port 3 Configuration

Serial Port 4 Configuration

Parallel Port Configuration

Watch Dog Timer Configuration

COM RS232;485 and GPIO Configuration

Hardware Health Monitor (NCT6106 D)

Smart Fan Function Control

Smart Fan Mode Configuration

Option ROM Policy Settings

Intel RC Driver Version Details

Chipset Configuration Overview

PCH-IO Configuration

Configuration settings related to the PCH (Platform Controller Hub) Input/Output.

System Agent (SA) Configuration

Configuration settings for the System Agent, related to CPU and memory controller.

PCH-IO Configuration Details

Advanced PCH-IO Settings

PCI Express Configuration Overview

PCI Express Root Port 1 Settings

PCI Express Root Port 5 Settings

USB Configuration Details

System Agent (SA) VT-d Configuration

Graphics Configuration Options

LCD Control Settings

PCIe Configuration Options

Memory Information Details

Boot Configuration Settings

UEFI Boot Drive Priorities

Security Settings Overview

Administrator and User Passwords

Allows setting administrator and user passwords to restrict system access and boot.

Save & Exit Options

Appendix A: GPIO Sample Code

GPIO Sample Code (Part 1)

GPIO Sample Code (Part 2)

BCM Advanced Research MX87QD Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBCM Advanced Research
ModelMX87QD
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish