EQM-A50M AMD G-Series Qseven Module User’s Manual 1st Ed –27 March 2013 Notice This guide is designed for experienced users to perform quick setup of the system. For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual. Copyright Notice Copyright 2013 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Part No.
EQM-A50M Content 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 4 1.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Packing List ............................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Document Amendment History ............................................................................
User’s Manual 3.6.2.7.2 3.6.2.8 3.6.3 Serial Port 1 Configuration ................................................................................................ 28 H/W Monitor ........................................................................................................................... 29 Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................................................... 29 3.6.3.1 North Bridge.............................................
EQM-A50M 1. Getting Started 1.1 Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis. Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges.
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EQM-A50M 1.4 Manual Objectives This manual describes in details Avalue Technology EQM-A50M QSeven Module. We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up EQM-A50M QSeven Module or change the standard configurations.
User’s Manual 1.5 System Specifications System CPU Onboard AMD G-series T40E Dual Core 1.0GHz or T16R 615MHz CPU BIOS AMI 32M-bit SPI BIOS System Chipset AMD A50M Chipset System Memory Onboard 2G DDR3 800/1066, up to 4GB DDR3 800/1066 SDRAM Watchdog Timer Reset: 1 min.~255 min, 1 min./step H/W Status Monitor SSD Monitoring system temperature, voltage. Auto trotting control when CPU overheats Optional SSD I/O Interface SATA 2 x SATA ports to baseboard USB 8 x USB 2.
EQM-A50M 1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EQM-A50M QSeven Module.
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User’s Manual 2.2 Connector List The following tables list the function of each of the board’s connectors.
EQM-A50M 2.3 Setting Connectors 2.3.
User’s Manual Signal PIN PIN Signal Signal PIN PIN Signal LVDS_A1- 105 106 LVDS_B1- LVDS_A2+ 107 108 LVDS_B2+ PCIE1_TX+ 173 174 PCIE1_RX+ LVDS_A2- 109 110 LVDS_B2- PCIE1_TX- 175 176 PCIE1_RX- LVDS_PPEN 111 112 LVDS_BLEN EXCD0_CPPE# 177 178 EXCD1_CPPE# LVDS_A3+ 113 114 LVDS_B3+ PCIE0_TX+ 179 180 PCIE0_RX+ LVDS_A3- 115 116 LVDS_B3- PCIE0_TX- 181 182 PCIE0_RX- GND15 117 118 GND16 GND27 183 184 GND28 LVDS_A_CLK+ 119 120 LVDS_B_CLK+ LPC_AD0 185 186 LPC_AD1 LVDS_
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User’s Manual 3.1 Introduction The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. In this following chapter will describe how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed. 3.2 Starting Setup The BIOS is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the NVRAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it.
EQM-A50M 3.3 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press for help and press to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.
User’s Manual 3.4 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press or key again. 3.5 In Case of Problems If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer no longer is able to boot, the BIOS supports an override to the NVRAM settings which resets your system to its defaults.
EQM-A50M 3.6 BIOS setup Once you enter the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept and enter the sub-menu. 3.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock. 3.6.1.1 System Language Use this option to select system language 3.6.1.
User’s Manual 3.6.2 Advanced BIOS settings This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. Item Launch PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM Options Disabled[Default], Enabled Disabled, Enabled[Default] Description Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Network Devices Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM.
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EQM-A50M 3.6.2.2 ACPI Settings You can use this item to set up ACPI Configuration. Item Options Enable ACPI Auto Disabled[Default], Enabled Configuration Enable Hibernation Disabled, Enabled[Default] ACPI Sleep State Suspend Disabled, S3 (Suspend to RAM) [Default] Lock Legacy Resources DeepS5 Watch Dog Disable[Default], Enable Disabled[Default], Enabled Disabled[Default], Enabled 22 EQM-A50M User’s Manual Description Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
User’s Manual 3.6.2.3 CPU Configuration Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU.
EQM-A50M 3.6.2.3.1 Memory Information related to Node 0 3.6.2.4 IDE Configuration Lists the hard disk connected to the system.
User’s Manual 3.6.2.5 USB Configuration The USB configuration menu is used to read USB configuration information and configure USB.
EQM-A50M 3.6.2.6 H/W Monitor2 Item Options Smart Fan Function Disabled Enabled[Default] Smart Fan Mode Configuration Enable or Disable Smart Fan. Smart Fan Mode Select. 3.6.2.6.
User’s Manual Item Options CPU Smart Fan Mode Manual Mode[Default] Smart Fan IV Mode FAN1 expect PWM 0-255 Output/DC Voltage Description CPU Smart Fan Mode Select. Input expect PWM Output Value(Range:0 – 255). 3.6.2.7 Super IO Configuration You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration for serial ports. Please refer to 3.6.2.7.1 and 3.6.2.7.2 for more information.
EQM-A50M 3.6.2.7.1 Serial Port 0 Configuration Item Serial Port Change Settings Option Enabled[Default], Disabled Auto[Default] IO=3F8h; IRQ=4, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; 3.6.2.7.2 Serial Port 1 Configuration 28 EQM-A50M User’s Manual Description Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
User’s Manual Item Serial Port Change Settings Option Enabled[Default], Disabled Auto[Default] IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; Description Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. 3.6.2.8 H/W Monitor 3.6.
EQM-A50M 3.6.3.1 North Bridge 3.6.3.1.
User’s Manual Item Primary Video Device Port 4 Control ASPM Mode Control Hotplug Mode Control Link Speed Port 5/6/7 Control ASPM Mode Control Hotplug Mode Control Link Speed PSPP Policy Option IGD Video[Default] NB PCIe slot Video Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled[Default] L0s Entry L1 Entry L0s and L1 Entry Disabled Hotplug Basic[Default] Hotplug Server Hotplug Enhanced Hotplug Inboard Max Speed[Default] Pcie Gen1 Pcie Gen2 Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled[Default] L0s Entry L1 Entry L0s and L1
EQM-A50M 3.6.3.1.2 Memory Configuration Item Bank Interleaving IOMMU Mode Memory Clock Memory Clear Option Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled[Default] 32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB /512MB/1GB/2GB Auto[Default] 400 MHz 533 MHz 667 MHz Not Cleared[Default] Cleared 32 EQM-A50M User’s Manual Description Bank Interleaving. IOMMU is supported on LINUX based system to convert 32bit I/O to 64bit MMIO. The Option Allow User to select different Memory Clock, Default value is 400Mhz. Memory Clear functionality control.
User’s Manual 3.6.3.1.3 Node 0 Information 3.6.3.2 North Bridge LVDS Config Select Item DP0 Output Mode Option eDP[Default] Disabled Backlight PWM Duty Cycle 00%/25%/50%/75%/100%[Default] CH7551 EDID Panel Option 1024x768 24/1[Default] 800x600 24/1 1024x768 18/1 Description NB PCIE Connect Type (Display device). Select LVDS back light PWM duty. DP0-EDP to LVDS(Chrotel 7551) Panel EDID Option.
EQM-A50M 1024x576 18/1 1024x600 18/1 1280x800 18/1 1920x1200 18/2 640x480 24/1 800x480 24/1 1280x768 18/1 1280x1024 24/2 1440x900 24/2 1600x1200 24/2 1366x768 24/1 1920x1080 24/2 1680x1050 24/2 3.6.3.
User’s Manual 3.6.3.3.1 SB SATA Configuration Item OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Type Option Disabled Enabled[Default] Native IDE[Default] AHCI Legacy IDE Description Enable Or Disable Serial ATA. Native IDE /n RAID /n AHCI /n Legacy IDE->AHCI /n HyperFlash. OnChip IDE mode Legacy Mode[Default] Native Mode The Option Allow User to select different Memory Clock, Default value is 400Mhz.
EQM-A50M 3.6.3.3.2 SB USB Configuration Item USB PORT0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 USB Device Wakeup From S3 or S4 Option Disabled Enabled[Default] Description Enable Or Disable USB PORT 0/1/2/3/4/5/67/8. Disabled Enabled[Default] Enable Or Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3 or S4. 3.6.3.3.
User’s Manual Item SB GPP Function GPP Port Link Configuration Option Disabled Enabled[Default] x4 mode 2:2 mode 2:1:1 mode 1:1:1:1 mode[Default] Description Enable Or Disable SB GPP Function. GPP Port Link Configuration Select. Hide Unused GPP Ports Disabled Enabled[Default] Enable Or Disable Hide Unused GPP Ports. NB-SB PHY PLL Power Down Disabled Enabled[Default] Enable Or Disable NB-SB PHY PLL Power Down.
EQM-A50M SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Config GPIO Azalia[Default] Azalia Snoop Disabled[Default] Enabled 3.6.4 SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Config. Enable Or Disable Azalia Snoop. Boot settings Item Option Setup Prompt Timeout 1~65535 Bootup NumLock State On[Default] Off Quiet Boot Fast Boot GateA20 Active Option ROM Messages Interrupt 19 Capture Boot Option Priorities 38 EQM-A50M User’s Manual Description Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
User’s Manual 3.6.4.1 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Sets the system boot order. 3.6.5 Security Use the Security menu to set system and user password. 3.6.5.1 Administrator Password This setting specifies a password that must be entered to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If only the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to the BIOS setup program and is only asked for when entering the BIOS setup program. By default, no password is specified.
EQM-A50M 3.6.5.2 User Password This setting specifies a password that must be entered to access the BIOS Setup Utility or to boot the system. If only the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter the BIOS setup program. In the BIOS setup program, the User will have Administrator rights. By default, no password is specified. 3.6.6 Save & Exit 3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings are stored in NVRAM.
User’s Manual 3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller. 3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting. 3.6.6.
EQM-A50M 4. Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen.
User’s Manual 4.1 Install VGA Driver Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, click on “start” icon and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate the folder HTML and choose the product from the targeted folder. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on W7 operating system. Step 4. Click Next to continue Step 1. Locate「\VGA\EQM-A50M」 Step 2. Click Next to start setup program Step 3. Click Install to continue. Step 5.
EQM-A50M Step 7. Wait while installing. Step 9. Click Yes to continue. 44 EQM-A50M User’s Manual Step 8. Click Finish to complete installation.
User’s Manual 4.2 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek 8111E) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, click on “start” icon and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate the folder HTML and choose the product from the targeted folder. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on W7 operating system. Step 4. Click Finish to complete installation. Step 1. Locate 「\Driver_Gigabit\Realtek\RTL8111E\EQM-A50M」 Step 2.
EQM-A50M 4.3 Install dotNetFramework 4 Driver Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, click on “start” icon and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate the folder HTML and choose the product from the targeted folder. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on W7 operating system. Step 3. Click Finish to complete installation. Step 1. Click Install to start setup program Step 2. Wait while installing.
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