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Intel® Socket 1151 Core
TM
i7/ i5/ i3
Processors ATX Industrial
Motherboard
User’s Manual
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Disclaimers
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CAUTION
If you replace wrong batteries, it causes the danger of explosion. It is recommended by the
manufacturer that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions to only replace the same or
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ESD Precautions
Computer boards have integrated circuits sensitive to static electricity. To prevent chipsets
from electrostatic discharge damage, please take care of the following jobs with precautions:
Do not remove boards or integrated circuits from their anti-static packaging until you are
ready to install them.
Before holding the board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system
unit chassis for a few seconds. It discharges static electricity from your body.
Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component stores, when
handling boards and components.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Intel® and Celeron® are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrend Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Other brand names and trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their
respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Disclaimers ...................................................................................................... ii
ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................. 1
1.1 Features ................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 Board and Pin Assignments .................... 5
2.1 Board Layout ......................................................................................... 5
2.2 Rear I/O ................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Jumper Settings .................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Clear CMOS (JP1) ...................................................................................... 8
2.3.2 AT/ATX Mode Select (JP2) .......................................................................... 8
2.3.3 COM1 Mode Select (JP3, JP5, JP6) ........................................................... 9
2.3.4 COM1 Data/Power Select (JP4) ................................................................. 9
2.3.5 COM2 Mode Select (JP7, JP9, JP10) ......................................................... 9
2.3.6 COM2 Data/Power Select (JP8) ................................................................. 9
2.4 Connectors .......................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 DisplayPort Connector (CN2) ..................................................................... 11
2.4.2 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector (CN3) .................................................. 11
2.4.3 mSATA Slot (CN4) ..................................................................................... 12
2.4.4 Front Panel Header (CN5) ........................................................................ 13
2.4.5 GPIO Header (CN6) .................................................................................. 13
2.4.6 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN8) ........................................... 14
2.4.7 COM Connector (CN9) .............................................................................. 14
2.4.8 LAN and USB 3.0 Connectors (CN11 and CN12) ..................................... 15
2.4.9 Audio Jack (CN13) .................................................................................... 15
2.4.10 Front Audio Header (CN14) ...................................................................... 16
2.4.11 COM Headers (CN15~CN18 and CN44) .................................................. 16
2.4.12 HDMI Connector (CN20) ........................................................................... 17
2.4.13 Internal USB Headers (CN21~CN24) ....................................................... 17
2.4.14 SIM Card Slot (CN25) ............................................................................... 17
2.4.15 SATA 3.0 Connectors (CN26~CN30) ........................................................ 18
2.4.16 SMBus Header (CN31) ............................................................................. 18
2.4.17 Voltage Monitor Header (CN32) ................................................................ 18
2.4.18 Power Input Connectors (CN33 and CN34) .............................................. 19
2.4.19 PCI-Express x4 Slots (CN39 and CN40) .................................................. 20
2.4.20 Fan Connectors (CN41~CN43) ................................................................. 21
2.4.21 VGA Connector (CN45) ............................................................................. 21
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Chapter 3 Hardware Description ........................... 23
3.1 Microprocessors .................................................................................. 23
3.2 BIOS.................................................................................................... 23
3.3 System Memory .................................................................................. 23
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility .......................... 25
4.1 Starting ................................................................................................ 25
4.2 Navigation Keys .................................................................................. 25
4.3 Main Menu .......................................................................................... 27
4.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................................. 28
4.5 Chipset Menu ...................................................................................... 41
4.6 Security Menu ..................................................................................... 45
4.7 Boot Menu ................................ ........................................................... 46
4.8 Save & Exit Menu ................................................................................ 47
Appendix A Watchdog Timer ................................... 49
B.1 About Watchdog Timer ........................................................................ 49
B.2 Sample Program ................................................................................. 49
Appendix B BIOS Flash Utility ................................ 51
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Introduction 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The IMB500 is an advanced ATX industrial motherboard based on the 6th Generation Intel
®
Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® and Celeron® processors (Skylake) in LGA1151 Socket with Intel®
Q170. The optimized IMB500 is specially designed for better computing and visual
performance; ideally used in every major industry for tasks ranging from financial modeling to
designing complex buildings and vehicles. With its built-in Intel® HD Graphics 530/510, this
industrial grade motherboard delivers great 3D visual performance with triple display capability
through DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA ports demanded by professional-grade CAD and
media/entertainment fields.
In addition, the IMB500 supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, Intel® Hyper-Threading
technology, Intel® HD Graphics with DX11 support, 3-D Tri-Gate transistors, 64GB DDR4
2133/1866MHz memory, and PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot. It also features Intel® Active
Management Technology 9.0 (iAMT), SATA RAID, as well as PCI-Express x4 expansion
making it ideal for applications with added security features.
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1.1 Features
LGA1151 Socket 6
th
Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
processors (Skylake)
4 DDR4 2133/1866MHz DIMM with maximum capacity up to 64GB(max. 16GB per slot )
DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA with triple view supported
5 SATA-600 RAID 0/1/5/10
4 USB 3.0 and 8 USB 2.0 ports
mSATA supported
PCI-Express Mini Card
1.2 Specifications
CPU
LGA1151 Socket 6
th
Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
processors.
Chipset
Intel
®
Q170.
BIOS
AMI BIOS.
System Memory
Four 288-pin DIMM sockets.
Maximum up to 64GB DDR4 memory(max. 16GB per slot).
Support 2133/1866MHz.
Onboard Multi I/O
One PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Six serial ports:
- Four RS-232 (internal box headers).
- Two RS-232/422/485 (one in rear I/O, and the other in internal box header).
USB Interface
Four USB 3.0 ports.
Eight USB 2.0 ports.
Ethernet
LAN1: 1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit/Fast Ethernet supports Wake-on-LAN, PXE Boot
ROM, iAMT with Intel® i219LM.
LAN2: 1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit/Fast Ethernet supports Wake-on-LAN, PXE Boot
ROM with Intel® i210AT.
Serial ATA
Five SATA-600 with RAID 0/1/5/10.
One mSATA.
Audio
Realtek ALC662 5.1 channel HDA Codec.
Support MIC-in/line-in/line-out.
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Display
One 15-pin D-Sub as VGA connector. Resolution max. up to 1920x1200 @60Hz.
One HDMI 1.4b with resolution max. up to 4096x2160 @24Hz.
One DisplayPort with resolution max. up to 4096x2304 @60Hz.
Expansion Interface
One PCI-Express x16 slot.
Two PCI-Express x4 slots.
Four PCI slots.
One PCI-Express Mini Card.
One SIM card slot.
Power Input
One ATX power input connector.
One 12V ATX power input connector for CPU Power.
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 60°C.
Storage Temperature
-20°C ~ 75°C.
Form Factor
305 x 244mm.
Note
All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 2
Board and Pin Assignments
2.1 Board Layout
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2.2 Rear I/O
Jumpers/Headers/Connectors
1
Internal USB Headers (CN21~CN24)
20
PCI Slots (CN35~CN38)
2
GPIO Header (CN6)
21
mSATA Slot (CN4)
3
Debug Header
22
SATA 3.0 Connectors (CN26~CN30)
4
COM3~COM6 Headers (CN15~CN18)
23
PCI-Express Mini Card Connector (CN3)
5
AT/ATX Mode Select Jumper (JP2)
24
ATX1 Power Input Connector (CN34)
6
Front Panel Header (CN5)
25
DIMM Sockets (DIMM1~DIMM4)
7
SMBus Header (CN31)
26
CPU Socket
8
System Fan Connectors (CN42, CN43)
27
ATX2 CPU Power Input Connector (CN33)
9
Voltage Monitor Header (CN32)
28
PCI-Express x4 Slots (CN39, CN40)
10
CPU Fan Connector (CN41)
29
SIM Card Slot (CN25)
11
COM2 Header (CN44)
30
PCI-Express x16 Slot (CN1)
12
COM2 Mode Select Jumper-1 (JP7)
31
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
(CN8)
13
COM2 Mode Select Jumpers-2 (JP9, JP10)
32
VGA Connector (CN45)
14
COM2 Data/Power Select Jumper (JP8)
33
COM Connector (CN9)
15
COM1 Mode Select Jumper-1 (JP3)
34
LAN1 and LAN2 Connectors (CN11, CN12)
16
COM1 Mode Select Jumpers-2 (JP5, JP6)
35
Audio Jack (CN13)
17
COM1 Data/Power Select Jumper (JP4)
36
DisplayPort Connector (CN2)
18
Front Audio Header (CN14)
37
HDMI Connector (CN20)
19
Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1)
38
USB 3.0 Connectors (CN11, CN12)
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Note
To identify the first pin of a header or jumper, please refer to the following
information:
Usually, there is a thick line or a triangle near the header or jumper pin 1.
Square pad, which you can find on the back of the motherboard, is usually
used for pin 1.
2.3 Jumper Settings
Jumper is a small component consisting of jumper clip and jumper pins. Install jumper clip on 2
jumper pins to close. And remove jumper clip from 2 jumper pins to open. The following
illustration shows how to set up jumper.
Before applying power to IMB500 Series, please make sure all of the jumpers are in factory
default position. Below you can find a summary table of all jumpers and onboard default
settings.
Note
Once the default jumper setting needs to be changed, please do it under power-off
condition.
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Jumper
Description
Setting
JP1
Clear CMOS
Default: Normal Operation
1-2 Close
JP2
AT/ATX Power Mode Select
Default: ATX Mode
1-2 Close
JP3/7
COM1/2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Select
Default: RS-232
1-2 Close
JP5/9
3-5, 4-6 Close
JP6/10
3-5, 4-6 Close
JP4/8
COM1/2 Data/Power Select
Default: RS-232 Data
3-5 Close
4-6 Close
2.3.1 Clear CMOS (JP1)
This jumper (3x1-pin p=2.54mm) allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by
erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM
data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper clip from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the clip on pins 2-3
for about 5~10 seconds, then move the clip back to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter
data.
2.3.2 AT/ATX Mode Select (JP2)
This 3x1-pin p=2.00mm jumper allows you to select AT or ATX power mode.
Function
Setting
Normal operation (Default)
1-2 close
Clear CMOS
2-3 close
Function
Setting
ATX mode (Default)
1-2 close
AT mode
2-3 close
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2.3.3 COM1 Mode Select (JP3, JP5, JP6)
Use these jumpers (3x2-pin p=2.54mm) to set COM1 port to operate in RS-232, RS-422
or RS-485 communication mode.
JP3 JP5 JP6
2.3.4 COM1 Data/Power Select (JP4)
The COM1 port has +5V power capability on DCD# and +12V on RI# by setting this
jumper (3x2-pin p=2.54mm).
2.3.5 COM2 Mode Select (JP7, JP9, JP10)
Use these jumpers (3x2-pin p=2.54mm) to set COM2 port to operate in RS-232, RS-422
or RS-485 communication mode.
JP7 JP9 JP10
2.3.6 COM2 Data/Power Select (JP8)
The COM2 port has +5V power capability on DCD# and +12V on RI# by setting this
jumper (3x2-pin p=2.54mm).
Function
Setting
RS-232 mode
(Default)
JP3 1-2 close
JP5 3-5, 4-6 close
JP6 3-5, 4-6 close
RS-422 mode
JP3 3-4 close
JP5 1-3, 2-4 close
JP6 1-3, 2-4 close
RS-485 mode
JP3 5-6 close
Function
Setting
Power: Set COM1 pin 1 to +5V
1-3 close
Data: Set COM1 pin 1 to DCD# (Default)
3-5 close
Power: Set COM1 pin 9 to +12V
2-4 close
Data: Set COM1 pin 9 to RI# (Default)
4-6 close
Function
Setting
RS-232 mode
(Default)
JP7 1-2 close
JP9 3-5, 4-6 close
JP10 3-5, 4-6 close
RS-422 mode
JP7 3-4 close
JP9 1-3, 2-4 close
JP10 1-3, 2-4 close
RS-485 mode
JP7 5-6 close
Function
Setting
Power: Set COM2 pin 1 to +5V
1-3 close
Data: Set COM2 pin 1 to DCD# (Default)
3-5 close
Power: Set COM2 pin 8 to +12V
2-4 close
Data: Set COM2 pin 8 to RI# (Default)
4-6 close
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2.4 Connectors
Signals go to other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection
might cause problems, please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected.
Here is a summary table showing connectors on the hardware.
Connector
Description
CN1
PCI-Express X16 slot
CN2
DisplayPort Connector
CN3
PCI-Express Mini Card Connector
CN4
mSATA Slot
CN5
Front Panel Header
CN6
GPIO Header
CN8
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
CN9
COM Connector
CN11, CN12
LAN and USB 3.0 Connectors
CN13
Audio Jack
CN14
Front Audio Header
CN15~CN18, CN44
COM Headers
CN20
HDMI Connector
CN21~CN24
Internal USB Headers
CN25
SIM Card Slot
CN26~CN30
SATA 3.0 Connectors
CN31
SMBus Header
CN32
Voltage Monitor Header
CN33
ATX2 CPU Power Input Connector
CN34
ATX1 24-pin Power Input Connector
CN35~CN38
PCI Slots
CN39, CN40
PCI-Express x4 Slots
CN41
CPU Fan Connector
CN42~CN43
System Fan Connectors
CN45
VGA Connector
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2.4.1 DisplayPort Connector (CN2)
The DisplayPort interface is available through CN2.
2.4.2 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector (CN3)
The CN3 complies with PCI-Express Mini Card Spec. V1.2.
NOTE: screw type is M2*0.4
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DP_TX0+
2
GND
3
DP_TX0-
4
DP_TX1+
5
GND
6
DP_TX1-
7
DP_TX2+
8
GND
9
DP_TX2-
10
DP_TX3+
11
GND
12
DP_TX3-
13
GND
14
GND
15
DP_AUX+
16
GND
17
DP_AUX-
18
DP_HPD
19
GND
20
+3.3V
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
PCH_WAKE_N
2
+3.3V_DUAL
3
N/C 4 GND
5
N/C 6 +1.5V
7
+3.3V_DUAL
8
UIM_PWR
9
GND
10
UIM_DAT
11
CLKOUT_PCIE_N3
12
UIM_CLK
13
CLKOUT_PCIE_P3
14
UIM_RST
15
GND
16
UIM_VPP
17
N/C
18
GND
19
N/C
20
RF_KILL#_WIFI
21
GND
22
BUF_PLT_RST_N
23
PCIE7_RX_DN
24
+3.3V_DUAL
25
PCIE7_RX_DP
26
GND
27
GND
28
+1.5V
29
GND
30
SMB_CLK_RESUME
31
PCIE7_TX_DN
32
SMB_DATA_RESUME
33
PCIE7_TX_DP
34
GND
35
GND
36
USB10-
37
GND
38
USB10+
39
+3.3V_DUAL
40
GND
41
+3.3V_DUAL
42
N/C
43
GND
44
N/C
45
CL_CLK
46
N/C
47
CL_DATA
48
+1.5V
49
CL_RST_N
50
GND
51
N/C
52
+3.3V_DUAL
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2.4.3 mSATA Slot (CN4)
NOTE: screw type is M2*0.4
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
N/C 2 +3.3V_DUAL
3
N/C 4 GND
5
N/C 6 +1.5V
7
N/C 8 N/C
9
GND
10
N/C
11
N/C
12
N/C
13
N/C
14
N/C
15
GND
16
N/C
17
N/C
18
GND
19
N/C
20
N/C
21
GND
22
BUF_PLT_RST_N
23
SATA0_RX_DP
24
+3.3V_DUAL
25
SATA0_RX_DN
26
GND
27
GND
28
+1.5V
29
GND
30
SMB_CLK_RESUME
31
SATA0_TX_DN
32
SMB_DATA_RESUME
33
SATA0_TX_DP
34
GND
35
GND
36
USB9-
37
GND
38
USB9+
39
+3.3V_DUAL
40
GND
41
+3.3V_DUAL
42
N/C
43
GND
44
N/C
45
N/C
46
N/C
47
N/C
48
+1.5V
49
N/C
50
GND
51
N/C
52
+3.3V_DUAL
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2.4.4 Front Panel Header (CN5)
This is front panel header (7x2-pin p=2.54mm).
Note
[*]
: The buzzer on motherboard will be active when pin 2 and pin 4 is
connected; the external speaker on chassis will be active when pin 2 and
pin 4 is open.
2.4.5 GPIO Header (CN6)
This header (5x2-pin p=2.00mm) is for digital I/O interface.
Note
[*]
: “H” or “L” means the default voltage is High or Low level, and GPIO
output is 5V. The GPI or GPO and High or Low level can be selected with
BIOS setting.
Pin
Signal
1
Power LED+
2
SPK-
[*]
3
GND
4
BUZZER
5
Power LED-
6
N/C 7 N/C 8 SPK+
[*]
9
PWR-
10
PWR+
11
RESET-
12
RESET+
13
HD LED-
14
HD LED+
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
SIO_GPO74
(0xA06 Bit4, H)
[*]
2
SIO_GPO70
(0xA06 Bit0, H)
3
SIO_GPO75
(0xA06 Bit5, H)
4
SIO_GPO71
(0xA06 Bit1, H)
5
SIO_GPO76
(0xA06 Bit6, H)
6
SIO_GPO72
(0xA06 Bit2, H)
7
SIO_GPO77
(0xA06 Bit7, H)
8
SIO_GPO73
(0xA06 Bit3, H)
9
GND
10
GND
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2.4.6 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN8)
The motherboard has two 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 connectors on the rear I/O; green for
mouse and purple for keyboard.
2.4.7 COM Connector (CN9)
This is a high rise 9-pin D-Sub connector for COM1 serial port interface. The pin
assignments of RS-232/422/485 are listed in table below.
Note
[*]
: Signals of COM1 can be RS-232/422/485 by selecting JP3, JP5 and JP6
(see section 2.3.3).
[**]
: Pin 1 of COM1 can be DCD/+5V and pin 9 of COM1 can be RI/+12V by
selecting JP4 (see section 2.3.4).
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
KB_DT1
7
MS_DT1
2
N/C 8 N/C
3
GND
9
GND
4
+5V_DUAL
10
+5V_DUAL
5
KB_CK1
11
MS_CK1
6
N/C
12
N/C
Pin
RS-232
[*]
RS-422
[*]
RS-485
[*]
1
DCD#
[**]
TX-
485-
2
RXD
TX+
485+
3
TXD
RX+
N/C
4
DTR#
RX-
N/C
5
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR#
N/C
N/C
7
RTS#
N/C
N/C
8
CTS#
N/C
N/C 9 RI#
[**]
N/C
N/C
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LAN
USB
2.4.8 LAN and USB 3.0 Connectors (CN11 and CN12)
The motherboard comes with two high performance plug and play Ethernet interfaces
(RJ-45) which are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard. Connection can be
established by plugging one end of the Ethernet cable into this RJ-45 connector and the
other end to a 1000/100/10 Base-T hub.
The Universal Serial Bus (compliant with USB 3.0) connectors on the rear I/O are for
installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.
Note
Speed LED turns orange for 1000Mbps or green for 100Mbps. The
light is off for 10Mbps.
CN11 supports AMT when chipset is customized into Intel
®
Q170.
Both CN11 and CN12 support Wake-on-LAN.
2.4.9 Audio Jack (CN13)
The motherboard provides HD audio jack on the rear I/O. Install audio driver, and then
attach audio devices to CN13.
Pin
LAN Signal
Pin
LAN Signal
L1
Tx+ (Data
transmission positive)
L2
Tx- (Data transmission
negative)
L3
Rx+ (Data reception
positive)
L4
RJ-1 (For 1000 Base-T
only)
L5
RJ-1 (For 1000
Base-T only)
L6
Rx- (Data reception
negative)
L7
RJ-1 (For 1000
Base-T only)
L8
RJ-1 (For 1000 Base-T
only)
A
Active LED
B
Speed LED
Pin
USB Signal
Pin
USB Signal
1
USB3_POWER
2
USB -
3
USB +
4
GND
5
USB3_SSRX
6
USB3_SSRX+
7
GND
8
USB3_SSTX
9
USB3_SSTX+
Pin Color
Signal
Green
Line-out
Pink
MIC-in
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2.4.10 Front Audio Header (CN14)
This is front audio header (5x2-pin p=2.00mm) for convenient connection and control of
audio devices.
2.4.11 COM Headers (CN15~CN18 and CN44)
The motherboard comes with 5x2-pin p=2.54mm headers for COM3~COM6 and COM2
serial port interfaces.
COM3~COM6:
CN15~CN18
COM2:
CN44
Note
[*]
: Pin 1 of COM2 can be DCD/+5V and pin 8 of COM2 can be RI/+12V by
selecting JP8 (see section 2.3.6).
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
MIC_IN
2
GND
3
LINE_IN_L
4
GND
5
LINE_IN_R
6
GND
7
AUD_OUT_L
8
GND
9
AUD_OUT_R
10
GND
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DCD#
2
DSR#
3
RXD#
4
RTS#
5
TXD#
6
CTS#
7
DTR#
8
RI# 9 GND
10
N/C
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DCD#
[*]
2
DSR#
3
RXD
4
RTS#
5
TXD 6 CTS#
7
DTR#
8
RI#
[*]
9
GND
10
N/C
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2.4.12 HDMI Connector (CN20)
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact digital interface which is
capable of transmitting high-definition video and high-resolution audio over a single
cable.
2.4.13 Internal USB Headers (CN21~CN24)
These are 5x2-pin p=2.54mm headers for USB 2.0 interface.
2.4.14 SIM Card Slot (CN25)
The CN25 is for inserting SIM Card.
6 7 8
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DATA2+
2
GND
3
DATA2-
4
DATA1+
5
GND
6
DATA1-
7
DATA0+
8
GND
9
DATA0-
10
Clock+
11
GND
12
Clock-
13
N/C
14
GND
15
SCL
16
SDA
17
GND
18
+5V
19
HPD
Pin
CN21/22/23/24
Pin
CN21/22/23/24
1
+5 V_DUAL
2
+5 V_DUAL
3
USB5/7/11/13-
4
USB6/8/12/14-
5
USB5/7/11/13+
6
USB6/8/12/14+
7
GND
8
GND
10
N/C
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
PWR_UIM
6
DAT_UIM
2
REST_UIM
7
VPP_UIM
3
CLK_UIM
8
GND
3 2 1
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2.4.15 SATA 3.0 Connectors (CN26~CN30)
These Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA or SATA) connectors are for
SATA 3.0 interface allowing up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rate. It is a computer bus
interface for connecting to devices such as hard disk drive.
2.4.16 SMBus Header (CN31)
The CN31 (5x1-pin p=2.00mm) is for SMBus (System Management Bus) interface.
2.4.17 Voltage Monitor Header (CN32)
The CN32 (8x1-pin p=2.54mm) is for voltage monitoring only. It doesn’t supply power.
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
SATA_TX+
3
SATA_TX-
4
GND
5
SATA_RX-
6
SATA_RX+
7
GND
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
SMB_SCL
2
N/C
3
GND
4
SMB_SDA
5
+5V
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
GND
3
VCC5_SB
4
+3.3V
5
-5V 6 +5V
7
-12V
8
+12V
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2.4.18 Power Input Connectors (CN33 and CN34)
Steady and sufficient power can be supplied to all components on the motherboard by
connecting power connector. Please make sure all components and devices are
properly installed before connecting the power connector.
External power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation. Properly press
down power supply plug until it completely and firmly fits into this connector. Loose
connection may cause system instability.
ATX2 CPU power input connector:
ATX1 24-pin power input connector:
Pin
CN33 Signal
Pin
CN33 Signal
1
GND
5
+12V
2
GND
6
+12V
3
GND
7
+12V
4
GND
8
+12V
Pin
CN34 Signal
Pin
CN34 Signal
1
3.3V
13
3.3V 2 3.3V
14
-12V
3
GND
15
GND
4
+5V
16
PS_ON
5
GND
17
GND
6
+5V
18
GND
7
GND
19
GND
8
PWR OK
20
-5V 9 5VSB
21
+5V
10
+12V
22
+5V
11
+12V
23
+5V
12
3.3V
24
GND
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2.4.19 PCI-Express x4 Slots (CN39 and CN40)
This motherboard has two PCI-Express x4 slots.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
B1
+12V_PS
A1
GND
B2
+12V_PS
A2
+12V_PS
B3
+12V_PS
A3
+12V_PS
B4
GND
A4
GND
B5
SMB_CLK_RESUME
A5
N/C
B6
SMB_DATA_RESUME
A6
N/C
B7
GND
A7
N/C
B8
+3.3V_PS
A8
N/C
B9
N/C
A9
+3.3V_PS
B10
+3.3V_SB
A10
+3.3V_PS
B11
PCH_WAKE_N
A11
PWRGD
B12
N/C
A12
GND
B13
GND
A13
CLKOUT_PCIE_P5
B14
PCIE1_SLOT1_TX_DP_C
A14
CLKOUT_PCIE_N5
B15
PCIE1_SLOT1_TX_DN_C
A15
GND
B16
GND
A16
PCIE1_SLOT1_RX_DP_C
B17
PCIEX4_SLOT1_PRSNT2_N
A17
PCIE1_SLOT1_RX_DN_C
B18
GND
A18
GND
B19
PCIE2_TX_DP
A19
N/C
B20
PCIE2_TX_DN
A20
GND
B21
GND
A21
PCIE2_RX_DP
B22
GND
A22
PCIE2_RX_DN
B23
PCIE3_TX_DP
A23
GND
B24
PCIE3_TX_DN
A24
GND
B25
GND
A25
PCIE3_RX_DP
B26
GND
A26
PCIE3_RX_DN
B27
PCIE4_TX_DP
A27
GND
B28
PCIE4_TX_DN
A28
GND
B29
GND
A29
PCIE4_RX_DP
B30
N/C
A30
PCIE4_RX_DN
B31
N/C
A31
GND
B32
GND
A32
N/C
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2.4.20 Fan Connectors (CN41~CN43)
This motherboard has three fan connectors. Find fan speed option(s) at BIOS Setup
Utility: Advanced\HW Monitor\PC Health Status.
The CN41 (4x1-pin p=2.54mm) is for CPU fan connector.
The CN42 and CN43 (4x1-pin p=2.54mm) are for system fan connectors.
2.4.21 VGA Connector (CN45)
This is a high rise 15-pin D-Sub connector which is commonly used for VGA display. This
VGA interface configuration can be configured via software utility.
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
+12V
3
FAN Speed Detection
4
FAN Speed Control
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
+12V
3
FAN Speed Detection
4
FAN Speed Control
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Red 2 Green
3
Blue 4 NC
5
GND
6
DETECT
7
GND
8
GND
9
VCC
10
GND
11
NC
12
DDC DATA
13
Horizontal Sync
14
Vertical Sync
15
DDC CLK
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Chapter 3
Hardware Description
3.1 Microprocessors
The IMB500 Series supports Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors, which
enable your system to operate under Windows® 7 32/64-bit, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10 and
Linux environments. The system performance depends on the microprocessor. Make sure all
correct settings are arranged for your installed microprocessor to prevent the CPU from
damages.
3.2 BIOS
The IMB500 Series uses AMI Plug and Play BIOS.
3.3 System Memory
The IMB500 supports four 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets for maximum memory capacity up to
64GB DDR4 SDRAMs. The memory module comes in sizes of 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB.
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Chapter 4
AMI BIOS Setup Utility
The AMI UEFI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system
configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a flash chip to save the setup information
whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed description about
how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
4.1 Starting
To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer and press <Del> during the Power On Self Test (POST) to enter
BIOS setup, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.
2. Once you enter the BIOS, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the other
setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Advanced and Chipset
menus.
Note
If your computer cannot boot after making and saving system changes with BIOS
setup, you can restore BIOS optimal defaults by setting JP1 (see section 2.3.1).
It is strongly recommended that you should avoid changing the chipset’s defaults. Both AMI
and your system manufacturer have carefully set up these defaults that provide the best
performance and reliability.
4.2 Navigation Keys
The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS
setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys
include <F1>, <F2>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.
Note
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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Hot Keys
Description
Left/Right
The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen.
Up/Down
The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or sub
screen.
Enter
The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for a
particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you to display the setup
sub screens.
+ Plus/Minus
The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a
particular setup item.
F1
The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.
F2
The <F2> key allows you to Load Previous Values.
F3
The <F3> key allows you to Load Optimized Defaults.
F4
The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit Setup.
Press the <F4> key to save your changes.
Esc
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit the
Setup. Press the <Esc> key to exit the setup without saving your changes.
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4.3 Main Menu
When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always
return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as
described below. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
BIOS Information
Display the BIOS information.
System Date/Time
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date
using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the
<Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The
time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.
Access Level
Display the access level of current user.
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4.4 Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system
devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:
► Super IO Configuration
► Hardware Monitor
► Fan Function
► ACPI Settings
► Trusted Computing
► CPU Configuration
► SATA And RST Configuration
► PCH-FW Configuration
► AMT Configuration
► USB Configuration
► IT8786 GPIO Configuration
► Serial Port Console Redirection
► Utility Configuration
For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
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Super IO Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the
value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of
the screen. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
Serial Port 1~6 Configuration
Use these items to set parameters related to serial port 1~6.
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Hardware Monitor
This screen monitors hardware health status.
This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fans speed in RPM and
system voltages (VCC_CPU, DDR, +12V, +5V and +3.3V).
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Fan Function
This screen allows you to select CPU and system fan mode.
CPU_Fan1/Smart Fan 2/Smart Fan 3 Mode
These items allow you to select CPU and system fans mode, which can be set to Full on,
Manual and Automatic Mode.
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ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State
Select the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) sleep state. Configuration
options are Suspend Disabled and S3 (Suspend to RAM). The default is S3 (Suspend to
RAM); this option selects ACPI sleep state the system will enter when suspend button is
pressed.
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Trusted Computing
You can use this screen for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) configuration. It also shows
current TPM status information.
Security Device Support
Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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CPU Configuration
This screen shows CPU information, and you can change the value of the selected option.
Hyper-threading
Enable or disable Hyper-threading Technology, which allows a single physical processor to
multitask as multiple logical processors. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core
is enabled.
Intel Virtualization Technology
Enable or disable Intel Virtualization Technology. When enabled, a VMM (Virtual Machine
Mode) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities. It allows a platform to run multiple
operating systems and applications independently, hence enabling a single computer
system to work as several virtual systems.
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SATA and RST Configuration
During system boot up, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. In
the SATA Configuration menu, you can see the currently installed hardware in the SATA
ports.
SATA Controller(s)
Enable or disable the SATA Controller feature. The default is Enabled.
SATA Mode Selection
Determine how SATA controller(s) operate. Operation mode options are IDE and AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface) Mode. The default is AHCI Mode.
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PCH-FW Configuration
This screen displays ME Firmware information.
AMT Configuration
Use this screen to configure AMT parameters.
AMT BIOS Features
Enable or disable Active Management Technology BIOS features. The default is Enabled.
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USB Configuration
USB Devices
Display all detected USB devices.
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IT8786 GPIO Configuration
You can use this screen to set input/output and high/low for each port.
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Serial Port Console Redirection
You can use this screen to select options for Serial Port Console Redirection, and change
the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right
side of the screen. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
Console Redirection
Enable or disable COM port console redirection.
Console Redirection Settings
Specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will
exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
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Utility Configuration
BIOS Flash Utility
BIOS flash utility configuration. For more detailed information, please refer to Appendix B.
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4.5 Chipset Menu
The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any
of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:
► System Agent (SA) Configuration
► PCH-IO Configuration
For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
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System Agent (SA) Configuration
This screen allows users to configure System Agent (SA) parameters. For items marked
with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
Graphics Configuration
Open sub menu for parameters related to graphics configuration.
Memory Configuration
Open sub menu for information related to system memory.
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Graphics Configuration
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Select the video device which will be activated during POST (Power-On Self Test). The
default is Auto.
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Memory Configuration
This screen shows system memory information.
PCH-IO Configuration
This screen allows you to set PCH parameters.
PCH LAN Controller
Enable or disable onboard PCH LAN controller.
Wake on LAN Enable
Enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system.
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4.6 Security Menu
The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system.
Administrator Password
This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set (installed or
uninstalled).
User Password
This item indicates whether a user password has been set (installed or uninstalled).
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4.7 Boot Menu
The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system.
Setup Prompt Timeout
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite
waiting.
Bootup NumLock State
Use this item to select the power-on state for the keyboard NumLock.
Quiet Boot
Select to display either POST output messages or a splash screen during boot-up.
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Use this item to enable or disable the boot ROM function of the onboard LAN chip when
the system boots up.
Boot Option Priorities
These are settings for boot priority. Specify the boot device priority sequence from the
available devices.
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4.8 Save & Exit Menu
The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe
default values.
Save Changes and Exit
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave
Setup and return to Main Menu. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu
and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration and return to Main Menu. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Save &
Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.
Save Changes and Reset
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave
Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take
effect. Select Save Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Select Yes to save changes and reset.
Discard Changes and Reset
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Reset from the Save
& Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and reset.
Save Changes
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save
changes. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes
to save changes.
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Discard Changes
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Select Yes to discard changes.
Restore Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select
this option. Select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Save as User Defaults
Select this option to save system configuration changes done so far as User Defaults.
Select Save as User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Restore User Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of User Defaults when you select
this option. Select Restore User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Boot Override
Select a drive to immediately boot that device regardless of the current boot order.
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Appendix A
Watchdog Timer
B.1 About Watchdog Timer
Software stability is major issue in most application. Some embedded systems are not
watched by human for 24 hours. It is usually too slow to wait for someone to reboot when
computer hangs. The systems need to be able to reset automatically when things go wrong.
The watchdog timer gives us solution.
The watchdog timer is a counter that triggers a system reset when it counts down to zero from
a preset value. The software starts counter with an initial value and must reset it periodically. If
the counter ever reaches zero which means the software has crashed, the system will reboot.
B.2 Sample Program
1. Enter ADU, and press <F4> to select the superior ITE
2. PORT setting 002E, 002F
3. Address 07h setting 07 GPIO
4. Address 72h to set the countdown, for example Sec: C0, Min: 40
5. Address 73h set the countdown time, for example 10sec: 0A
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Appendix B
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS Flash utility is a new helpful function in BIOS setup program. With this function you
can easily update system BIOS without having to enter operating system. In this appendix you
may learn how to do it in just a few steps. Please read and follow the instructions below
carefully.
1. In your USB flash drive, create a new folder and name it “Axiomtek”, see figure below.
2. Copy BIOS ROM file (e.g. IMB500.005) to “Axiomtek” folder.
3. Insert the USB flash drive to your system.
4. Enter BIOS setup menu and go to Advanced\Utility Configuration. Select BIOS Flash
Utility and press <Enter>.
IMB500.005
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5. BIOS automatically detect all USB drive(s) attached to the system. In this example only
one USB drive is attached to the system. That’s why, you can see only one device is
displayed in figure below.
6. Select the USB drive containing BIOS ROM file you want to update using the <> or
<> key. Then press <Enter> to get into “Axiomtek” folder.
7. Now you can see the BIOS ROM file on the screen, press <Enter> to select.
8. Select Start to flash system BIOS option to begin updating procedure.
IMB500.005
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9. Please wait while BIOS completes the entire flash update process: erase data, write new
data and verify data.
10. When you see the following figure, press <Enter> to finish the update process. After that
the system will shut down and restart immediately.
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