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PCIE-Q57A PICMG 1.3 CPU Card
Page I
IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
PCIE-Q57A
MODEL:
PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Supports Intel® Core
i3/i5/i7 CPU,
VGA, Dual PCIe GbE, USB 2.0, Six SATA 3Gb/s
RS-232, Audio and Intel® AMT 6.0
Rev. 1.02 - 16 November, 2011
PCIE-Q57A CPU Card

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction to PCIE-Q57 A

1.1 Introduction

Overview of the PCIE-Q57A PICMG 1.3 CPU card features and capabilities.

1.2 Connectors

Identification and overview of various connectors on the PCIE-Q57A.

1.5 Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the PCIE-Q57A.

Unpacking and Precautions

2.1 Anti-static Precautions

Safety measures to prevent electrostatic discharge during handling.

2.3 Packing List

List of components included with the PCIE-Q57A.

Connectors Overview

3.1.1 PCIE-Q57 A Layout

Visual layout of connectors and jumpers on the board.

3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors

Detailed description of internal connectors.

3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

Overview of the external I/O panel including Ethernet, USB, VGA.

System Installation Guide

4.1 Anti-static Precautions

Crucial ESD precautions to prevent damage to the PCIE-Q57A and injury.

4.4 CPU, CPU Cooling Kit and Memory Installation

Critical steps for installing CPU, cooling, and memory.

4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections

Connecting internal devices like serial, SATA, USB.

4.9 Software Installation

Guide to installing system drivers from the provided CD.

BIOS Configuration Settings

5.1 Introduction

Overview of the BIOS setup program and its purpose.

5.3 Advanced

Configuration options for CPU and peripheral devices.

5.5 Boot

Configuration of system boot options.

5.7 Chipset

Configuration of Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets.

Appendix A Intel AMT Configuration

A.1 Intel AMT Setup Procedure

Steps to enable Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) 6.0.

A.2 Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension

Essential steps for using the Intel MEBx settings.

Appendix C One Key Recovery

C.1 One Key Recovery Introduction

Introduction to the IEI one key recovery tool for backup and restore.

C.2 Setup Procedure for Windows

Steps to prepare for backup or restore of Windows system.

C.4 Recovery Tool Functions

Overview of the functions available in the recovery tool.

Appendix E Watchdog Timer

E Watchdog Timer

Timer to ensure system recovery from crashes via reset or NMI.

IEI Technology PCIE-Q57A Specifications

General IconGeneral
CPU SocketLGA 1156
Supported CPUsIntel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, Celeron
ChipsetIntel Q57
Memory SpeedDDR3 800/1066/1333 MHz
Max Memory16 GB
Form FactorATX
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x4, 1 x PCI
Ethernet2 x Gigabit Ethernet
AudioHD Audio
Video OutputsVGA, DVI-D
Power SupplyATX
Memory Slots4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots

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