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Q35SBC
USER MANUAL
Part Number: Q35SB

Table of Contents

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Corvalent Q35SBC Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel Q35 Express
Form FactorATX
CPU SocketLGA 775
Video OutputsVGA
CPUCeleron
MemoryUp to 8GB DDR2
Expansion SlotsPCIe x16
StorageSATA
USBUSB 2.0
AudioHD Audio
Power Connector24-pin ATX
Memory Slots4 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM

Summary

Revision History

Preface

Chapter 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Embedded Processor (775 LGA package)

Lists supported Intel Core 2 Quad and Duo processors, including cache, speed, and FSB.

Non-Embedded Processors

Information on contacting sales for additional supported processors.

Chipset

Details about the Intel Q35 GMCH, including processor support and graphics.

Peripheral Chips

Lists peripheral chips like ITE IT8718F, Realtek 8111B, and MARVELL SA8040 with their functions.

System Memory

Describes DDR2 DIMM sockets, support for 800/667 MHz, and maximum memory capacity.

BIOS

Specifies the BIOS type as AMI BIOS Firmware Hub (SPI).

Embedded I/O

Details floppy support, serial ports, USB interfaces, keyboard/mouse port, and additional I/O.

Miscellaneous

Covers CMOS battery, front panel header, and CPU socket details.

Power connectors

Describes power connections via PICMG connector and ATX12V connector.

Fan Headers

Details CPU and system fan headers and their pin configurations.

TPM header

Mentions optional TPM module capability.

Form Factor and Dimensions

Specifies the PICMG form factor and dimensions (13.3"X 4.8").

Environmental Requirements

Outlines operating and non-operating temperature and humidity ranges.

Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration

Handling Precautions

Advises on careful handling to prevent damage from dropping, force, or static electricity.

Connector Locations

Illustrates the motherboard with labels for key connectors like SATA, DIMM, COM, IDE, USB, VGA.

Header and Jumper Locations

Shows locations of headers and jumpers on the motherboard, like Front Panel, CPU Fan, TPM, AT/ATX.

Jumpers, Connectors and Headers Quick Reference Table

Provides a table listing jumpers and connectors with their names, descriptions, and pin counts.

Setting the Jumpers

Explains jumper types, how to identify pin numbering, and how to set them.

Jumper Location

Details specific jumper locations like AT/ATX Power Mode, CMOS Reset, and PATA IDE.

Installing Memory

Guides on installing DDR2 DIMMs, including valid memory configurations and capacity.

Installing the CPU

Provides detailed steps and warnings for safely installing the CPU into the socket.

Installing FAN(s)

Explains how to connect CPU and system fans to the motherboard headers.

Installing Power Cables

Details how to connect power cables via PICMG, EATX1, and ATX12V1 connectors.

Back Panel Connections

Describes the PS/2, VGA, LAN, and USB ports on the back panel.

Header & Connectors

Explains SATA ports, External Audio header, and their pin assignments.

Chapter 3 AMIBIOS Setup

Starting BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the DEL key.

BIOS Setup Main Menu

Describes the layout and navigation of the main BIOS setup screen.

Main Setup

Covers system overview, BIOS version, processor details, and date/time settings.

System Time/System Date

Instructions on how to change the system's date and time within the BIOS.

Advanced BIOS Setup

Introduces the advanced settings menu for detailed system configuration.

CPU Configuration Settings

Allows modification of processor-related parameters like prefetcher and virtualization.

IDE Configuration Settings

Displays information about detected IDE devices.

Floppy Configuration Settings

Allows selection of floppy drive configuration options.

Super I/O Configuration Screen

Covers settings for onboard floppy controller and serial port addresses.

Hardware Health Configuration Screen

Provides information on system temperatures, voltages, and fan behavior.

ACPI/APM Configuration Screen

Details ACPI and APM configuration options for power management.

Remote Access Configuration

Settings for serial port console redirection and remote access.

USB Configuration

Options for legacy USB support, USB 2.0 controller, and EHCI hand-off.

PCI/PnP Setup

Configuration for PCI devices, latency timers, IRQ allocation, and DMA channels.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

Specific settings for NVRAM, latency, IRQ/DMA allocation, and reserved memory.

Boot Setup

Options for configuring boot device priority and boot behavior.

Boot Settings Configuration

Settings like Quick Boot, Num-Lock status, and LAN boot function.

Boot Device Priority

Defines the sequence for checking boot devices (HDD, CD/DVD, Removable).

Hard Disk Drives

Screen to select the primary hard drive for booting.

Removable Drives

Screen to select the primary removable drive for booting.

Security Setup

Configuration for supervisor and user passwords, and boot sector virus protection.

Chipset Setup

Settings related to the Northbridge and Southbridge configurations.

South Bridge Configuration

Options for USB functions, USB port configuration, and HDA controller.

Exit Menu

Options for saving or discarding changes and loading default settings.

Appendix A TECHNICAL SUMMARY

I/O Port Address Map

Lists I/O port address ranges and their corresponding descriptions.

System Memory Map

Details system memory address ranges, sizes, and descriptions.

DMA Channels

Lists DMA channels, their data width, and assigned resources.

PCI Routing Table

Shows PCI slot assignments for ISEL and IRQx.

PCI Configuration Map

Maps PCI bus, device, and function numbers to their respective functions.

Interrupt Map

Lists IRQ priorities and their standard functions.

Graphics Features

Describes the Intel Q35 graphics subsystem, including analog display support and DVMT.

Appendix B PICMG1.0

Appendix C FLASH BIOS PROGRAMMING AND CODES

How to Reflash the BIOS

Instructions on updating the motherboard's BIOS using a floppy disk.

Troubleshooting POST

Explains POST codes and their role in diagnosing system faults.

Table B-1 Boot block Initialization Code Checkpoints

Describes checkpoints during the boot block initialization phase of the BIOS.

Table B-2 Boot block Recovery Code Checkpoints

Details checkpoints related to BIOS recovery processes.

Table B-3 POST Code Checkpoints

Lists checkpoints occurring during the main POST (Power-On Self Test) phase.

Table B-4 DIM Code Checkpoints

Describes checkpoints for the Device Initialization Manager (DIM) module.

Table B-5 ACPI Runtime Checkpoints

Lists checkpoints related to ACPI sleep and wake events.

Critical Error BEEP Codes

Explains beep codes used by AMIBIOS for critical errors.

Table B-6 AMIBIOS Beep Codes

Lists specific beep codes and their meanings for boot block and POST errors.

Boot Block Beep Codes

Details beep codes related to the boot block initialization process.

POST BIOS Beep Codes

Details beep codes generated during the POST phase.

Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes

Provides actions to take based on specific POST BIOS beep code patterns.

Terminology

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