sMB-Q370

  The sMB-Q370 is a high-performance computer motherboard specially designed for audio. Since this product is equipped with an Intel series CPU, it can replace all commonly used computer motherboards.

  There is a variety of motherboards and network audio players on the market that meet the high-performance specification and certainly there are a variety of choices too, but the products using these general motherboards are designed simply for fast operation to accomplish processing of large-capacity music files or converting music files to high sampling rates such as DSD. You won’t be able to avoid the limitations of the sound quality, which will be revealed clearly if you use such products as audio players.

  Even if the sCLK-EX, tX-USBexp, sNI-1G and others are installed and used on these general motherboards to improve sound quality, the source itself cannot be compared with that of a system using the audio grade motherboard, sMB-Q370.

  So, using the sMB-Q370 means starting a new beginning to your listening experience.

  You would simply get clear improvements in every aspect of the music including the background, texture, tension, resolution, and location in space of the music with the sMB-Q370 designed exclusively for audio. If you close your eyes and listen to the music, you will feel as if it is the beginning of a new world with the subtle reverberation of instruments resonating in the dark.

  In order to implement audio performance that exceeds the limitations of general motherboards in the existing market, the sMB-Q370 has applied a large number of audio parts that have been verified by being used in SOtM products for a long time and is designed to minimize the impact on each element inside the board to reduce noise as much as possible. Although this explanation may seem very simple, it can be said that it is the culmination of the many technologies that SOtM has implemented so far. The very deep and in-depth accumulation of technologies has made this possible.

  In addition, the sMB-Q370 has all the features of an existing PC, so everything that was possible with a regular PC can be replaced to the sMB-Q370. A high-performance graphics card, various types of PCI express add-on cards, M.2 NVMe SSD, M.2 Wifi module, M.2 Ethernet port, SATA storage device, etc. can be installed to expand the performance and use of the PC. With this combination of scalability and low noise performance, the sMB-Q370 has no limits in the fields where it is difficult to use general boards, such as mixing and mastering computers for studios and medical devices that require 3D functions.

  If you’ve been looking for a high-performance motherboard that has the features you need and meets the best sound quality and performance ever, we can assure you that there’s no need to worry anymore. The best performance, sound quality and expandability, all of these can be realized with the motherboard designed exclusively for audio, sMB-Q370.

  Now, it is the time to make the choice that will bring your system to its peak with the sMB-Q370.

Key features

  • Support for 9th and 8th Generation Intel® CoreTM processors, Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors (up to 95 W TDP)
  • Intel® LGA1151v2 socket
  • Intel® Coffee Lake Processor with Q370 Chipset
  • Optional external clock input for system and ethernet
  • Intel® HD Graphics and optional graphic card
  • Micro-ATX Form Factor
  • Rear IO connector

1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI port

4 x USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (up to 10 Gbps), 2 x USB 2.0

1 x RJ-45 ethernet

  • Internal connector

PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot

PCI-E Gen.3 x4 slot

PCI-E Gen.3 x1 slot

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

eDP(Optional LVDS)

2x M.2 M key 2280 (PCI-E x4)

2x M.2 E key 2230 (PCI-E x2, USB)

12V CPU ATX Power Connector, ATX 24-pin

  • Support Windows 10 64-bit 1809 LTSC, Linux OS

Specification

MECHANICAL
Form factor
  Micro-ATX: 9.6” x 9.6” (244 mm x 244 mm)

SYSTEM
Processor
  Support for 9th and 8th Generation Intel® CoreTM processors, Intel® Pentium® processors, and Intel® Celeron® processors (up to 95 W TDP)
Chipset
  Intel® Q370 (Support RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10) (optional external clock input)
Memory
  DDR4 2666MHz, 4 x 288-pin DIMM, Max. 64GB (Non-ECC)
Graphics
  Intel® HD Graphics
Optional graphic card on PCIex16 slot 

Ethernet
  Realtek RTL8111HS Gigabit LAN controller (optional external clock input)
Audio
  ALC892 (optional)
TPM
  2×8 pin TPM header
Expansion Slot
  PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot
  PCI-E Gen.3 x4 slot
  PCI-E Gen.3 x1 slot
  2x M.2 M key 2280 (PCI-E x4)
  2x M.2 E key 2230 (PCI-E x2, USB)
BIOS
  256 Mbit SPI, AMI BIOS
H/W Monitor
  Temperature, Voltage and Fan Monitor
Watchdog Timer
  1~255 Steps by Software Program
Smart Fan Control
  CPU Fan / System Fan

GRAPHICS
HDMI
  Up to 4K (4096 x 2160) @30 Hz
DISPLAYPORT
  Up to 4K (4096 x 2304) @60 Hz
eDP
  Up to 4K (4096 x 2304) @60 Hz
LVDS(Optional)
  Up to 1920 x 1200 @60 Hz

REAR I/O
USB
  4 x USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (up to 10 Gbps), 2 x USB 2.0
Display
  1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI
LAN
  1 x RJ-45

INTERNAL CONNECTORS
Storage
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB
  4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen.2
Dislay I/O
  eDP connector(or LVDS connector), Panel power Header (default 5V, option to 12V, 3.3V), Panel backlight power setting header (default 12V), LVDS inverter power header
Audio I/O
  1 x 10-pin box header(optional)
Serial Port
  2 x 10-pin UART 3.3V TTL level(optional)
FAN
  1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector, 1 x 4-pin System Fan Connector
Power
  1 x 8-pin ATX Power Connector, 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector, 1 x AT / ATX Mode Select Jumper
Others
  U.FL external clock input connector for the system and Ethernet, 1 x clear CMOS jumper

POWER REQUIREMENTS
Power Input
  12V CPU ATX Power Connector, ATX 24-pin

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
  0 ~ 55°C (32 ~131°F)
Storage Temperature
  -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~158°F)
Operating Humidity
  10% ~ 95% R / H, non-condensing
Certification
  CE & FCC Class B, KCC

OS
OS Support
  Windows® 10 64-bit 1809 LTSC
  Linux (customer provide version and kernel version)

PACKING LIST
Package
  1x Motherboard
  1xSATA Cable, 1xI/O Shield

FAQ

Example : sMB-Q370 + sCLK-EX25252412M50 + sNI-1G + tX-USBhub

– CPU : Intel i7-9700
– CPU cooler : NOFAN CR-80EH
– RAM : Samsung 16GB DDR4-3200 x 2ea
– SSD : PM9A1 M.2 NVMe 1TB
– Power supply : Seasonic TX-850
– Case: SilverStone SST-GD09B

CPU Information : CPU Buying List
  Manufacturer : Intel
  CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151(300 Series)
  Series :
    Intel Core i9(Core i9 9th Gen)
    Intel Core i7(Core i7 8th, 9th Gen)
    Intel Core i5(Core i5 8th, 9th Gen)
    Intel Core i3(Core i3 8th, 9th Gen)
    Intel Celeron / Pentium
  TDP : 54W, 58W, 62W, 65W, 91W, 95W

Memory Information : Memoy Buying List
Type: DDR4(288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM)

  Speed : DDR4 2666
    (PC4 21300, 21328, 21333)
  Capacity :
    64GB : 32GB x 2, 16GB x 4
    32GB : 16GB x 2, 8GB x 4
    16GB : 8GB x 2, 4GB x 4
    8GB : 4GB x 2
  ECC : No

SSD Information

  M.2 SSD : OS and music storage
    SAMSUNG PM9A1
    SAMSUNG 980 PRO
    WD BLACK SN850
    Seagate FireCuda 530
    Kingston KC3000
    Kingston FURY Renegade

  SATA SSD
    SAMSUNG 870 QVO MZ-77Q8T0B/AM
    SAMSUNG 870 QVO MZ-77Q8T0BW
    Samsung PM883 MZ-7LH7T60
    Kingston SEDC500R/3480G 3.8TB
    Kingston SEDC500R/7680G 7.68TB
    Kingston SEDC450R/3840G 3.8TB
    Kingston SEDC450R/7680G 7.68TB

 Occasionally, there are reports of problems with the product that uses a power supply that does not comply with the at/atx standard or not obtained certifications such as safety certification. Please note that we may be difficult to respond appropriately if any difficulty arises due to the use of such a power supply with the product.

Because UEFI Shell is enabled in the BIOS Boot option. When the boot disk is not recognized, the UEFI Shell screen appears . If you set this to Disabled, you will go directly to the BIOS setup screen even if there is no boot disk or it is not recognized.

To enter BIOS, press F2 key or Delete key.

 sMB-Q370 uses AMI’s BIOS, which is mainly used for more stable and reliable systems. This BIOS supports the UEFI shell in case you need a special boot method or if you encounter boot problems.

 AT Mode: to power on system without pressing power button. In other words, when DC power is connected to system, system will automatically boot up.

 ATX Mode: to power on system with pressing power button. In other words, when DC power is connected to system, system will not boot up. User has to press power button to power on system.

Please refer to the bottom side of the page 10 in the sMB-Q370 manual.

sMB-Q370 Chipset

GFX, 

LAN driver

LAN LED of sMB-Q370 is set to OFF (jumper 2-3) by default. If you change the jumper to 1-2pin , the LAN LED is on. Please refer to the upper part of page 18 in the manual.

Apply BIOS settings like the image attached.(Change Boot mode Select to LEGACY)