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- Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 1
GA-Q87N User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-Q87N-1101R - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 2
GA-Q87N Nov. 29, 2013 Nov. 29, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-Q87N Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Q87N Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Mounting the Wi-Fi - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 4
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 AUDIO F_AUDIO GA-Q87N PCIEX16 CODEC BIOS Box Contents 55 GA-Q87N motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 One back of the motherboard. (Note 2) Whether this feature is supported depends on the product being received. - 4 - - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 5
GA-Q87N Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DisplayPort DVI-I DVI-D LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 6
of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 6 - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 7
i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Q87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 8
voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 9
Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 10
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 11
HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 3840x2160 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 12
1-8 Internal Connectors 10 15 1 4 14 16 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 6) MSMP 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_PANEL 5 11 8 9 2 12 6 13 3 7 9) CLR_CMOS 10) F_USB30 11) F_USB 12) COM 13) BAT 14) SPDIF_O 15) CI 16) SPKR Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 13
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 14
can connect to a 1si2n3gle solid-state drive. 1 23 1 B SS 1 _S S 1 23 1 23 1 MSMP 1 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 15
from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 15 - - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 16
B SS B_ 1 F_USB30 10) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 1 Pin No. Definition 1 VBUS Pin No. - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 17
. 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 no problem is detected at system startup. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPKR- 2 - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 18
POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use the GIGABYTE @BIOS utility. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 19
dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 19 - - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 20
will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 21
(basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 22
memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 23
(Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. specification of each slot. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 24
Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 25
Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 26
UEFI option ROM only. Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first. UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 27
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 28
routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned off. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 29
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` Trusted Computing && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) `` SATA - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 30
`` Serial Port Console Redirection This section allows you to enable/disable serial port console redirection for remote server management through a serial port. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection i217L This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration. 2-6 Power Management && Power - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 31
&& AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system stays off upon - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 32
(last known good record). Chapter 3 Appendix Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 33
product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 34
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Gigabyte GA-Q87N | User Manual - Page 35
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GA-Q87N
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Q87N-1101R