Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron® CPU, Intel® C226 Chipset,
DDR3, VGA, iDP, Dual Intel® PCIe GbE, Six SATA 6Gb/s,
Four USB 3.0, HD Audio, iRIS-2400 and RoHS
User Manual
Rev. 1.01 – 18 February, 2014
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Revision
Date Version Changes
18 February, 2014
14 January, 2014
1.01 Changed the PCIEX4_1 slot to a PCIe x1 slot
1.00 Initial release
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
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reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
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All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Table 5-2: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports............................................................. 114
Table 6-1: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts................................................................................. 198
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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................85
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................86
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................87
BIOS Menu 4: RTC Wake Settings..............................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 5: Trusted Computing..............................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 6: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................90
BIOS Menu 7: SATAConfiguration.............................................................................................91
BIOS Menu 8: Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology .........................................................................92
BIOS Menu 9: AMT Configuration...............................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 10: USB Configuration.............................................................................................94
BIOS Menu 11: F81866 Super IO Configuration........................................................................95
BIOS Menu 12: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.....................................................................96
BIOS Menu 13: Parallel Port Configuration Menu.................................................................. 101
BIOS Menu 14: iWDD H/W Monitor .......................................................................................... 103
BIOS Menu 15: Smart Fan Mode Configuration ..................................................................... 104
BIOS Menu 16: Serial Port Console Redirection.................................................................... 106
BIOS Menu 17: iEi Feature........................................................................................................ 110
BIOS Menu 18: Chipset............................................................................................................. 111
BIOS Menu 19: PCH-IO Configuration..................................................................................... 112
BIOS Menu 20: PCI Express Configuration ............................................................................ 114
BIOS Menu 21: PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX4_1 Configuration Menu............................................. 115
BIOS Menu 22: System Agent (SA) Configuration................................................................. 116
BIOS Menu 23: Graphics Configuration.................................................................................. 117
BIOS Menu 24: LCD Control..................................................................................................... 118
BIOS Menu 25: NB PCIe Configuration ................................................................................... 119
BIOS Menu 26: Memory Configuration.................................................................................... 120
BIOS Menu 27: Boot.................................................................................................................. 121
BIOS Menu 28: Security............................................................................................................ 123
BIOS Menu 29: Save & Exit....................................................................................................... 124
BIOS Menu 30: IEI Feature........................................................................................................ 173
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Chapter
1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
Figure 1-1: IMBA-C2260-i2
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The IMBA-C2260-i2 is an ATX motherboard. It accepts a Socket LGA1150 Intel® Xeon®
E3, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor and supports four 240-pin
1600/1333 MHz dual-channel DDR3 DIMM modules up to 32 GB.
The IMBA-C2260-i2 provides two GbE interfaces through the Intel® I217 (with Intel® AMT
9.0 support) and the Intel® I210 PCIe controllers. The integrated Intel® C226 chipset
supports six SATA 6Gb/s drives. In addition, the IMBA-C2260-i2 includes VGA and iDP
interfaces for dual independent display.
Expansion and I/O include two PCI slots, one PCIe x16 slot with x8 signal, two PCIe x4
slots, two PCIe x1 slots, four USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 on the rear panel, fou r USB 2.0 by
pin headers, six COM ports and one mSATA card slot. High Definition Audio (HDA)
support ensures HDA devices can be easily implemented on the IMBA-C2260-i2.
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1.2 Features
Some of the IMBA-C2260-i2 motherboard features are listed below:
ATX form factor
LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor
supported
Intel® C226 chipset
Four 240-pin 1600/1333 MHz dual-channel DDR3 DIMMs support up to 32 GB
Two Intel® PCIe GbE connectors (LAN1 with Intel® AMT 9.0 support)
Supports PCI Express Generation 3.0 at 8 GT/s I/O bandwidth
Dual independent display by VGA and iDP interfaces
Supports IPMI 2.0 via iRIS-2400 module
Six SATA 6Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Four USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel
One mSATA card slot
One PCIe x16 slot with x8 signal
Two PCIe x4 slots
Two PCIe x1 slots
Two PCI slots
Six COM ports
TPM V1.2 hardware security function supported by TPM module
High Definition Audio
RoHS compliant
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1.3 Connectors
The connectors on the IMBA-C2260-i2 are shown in the figure below.
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Figure 1-2: Connectors
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1.4 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the IMBA-C2260-i2 are shown in the diagram below.
Figure 1-3: IMBA-C2260-i2 Dimensions (mm)
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1.5 Data Flow
8Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other
components installed on the motherboard.
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Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram
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1.6 Technical Specifications
The IMBA-C2260-i2 technical specifications are listed below.
Specification/Model IMBA-C2260-i2
Form Factor
CPU Supported
Chipset
Memory
Graphics Engine
Audio
BIOS
Ethernet Controllers
Super I/O Controller
Watchdog Timer
ATX
LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3, Core™ i3, Pentium® or Celeron® CPU
Intel® C226
Four 240-pin 1600/1333 MHz dual-channel ECC/non-ECC unbuffered
DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs support (system max. 32 GB)
Intel® HD Graphics Gen 7.5 supports DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2 and
OpenGL 3.2
Full MPEG2, VC1, AVC Decode
Realtek ALC662 HD Audio codec (line-in, line-out, mic-in)
UEFI BIOS
LAN1: Intel® I217 PHY with Intel® AMT 9.0support (LAN1_USB1)
LAN2: Intel® I210 PCIe Ethernet controller (LAN1_USB2)
Fintek F81866
Software programmable supports 1~2 55 sec. system reset
Expansions
I/O Interface Connectors
Audio Connectors
Chassis Intrusion
Digital I/O
Two PCI slots
One PCIe x16 slot (with x8 signal)
Two PCIe x4 slots (support PCIe x1)
Two PCIe x1 slots
One mSATA card slot (co-l ay SATA port 6)
Line-in, line-out and mic-in audio jacks on rear panel
One internal front panel audio connector (10-pin header)
One 2-pin header
8-bit, 4-bit input/4-bit output
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One VGA (up to 1920 x 1200, 60 Hz)
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Display Output
Ethernet
Fan
Front Panel
I2C
IPMI 2.0
Keyboard and Mouse
LAN LED
Parallel Port
Serial ATA
One iDP interface for HDMI, LVDS, VGA, DVI and DisplayPort (up to
3840 x 2160, 60 Hz)
Two RJ-45 GbE port s
One 4-pin CPU fan connector
One 3-pin system fan connector
One 14-pin header (power LED, HDD LED, IPMI LED, speaker, power
button, reset button)
One 4-pin wafer connector
One iRIS module slot
One PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
One internal keyboard and mouse connector (6-pin wafer)
Two2-pin headers for LAN1 LED and LAN2 LED
One parallel port via internal 26-pin box header
Six SATA 6Gb/s connectors (support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
One external RS-232 serial port
Serial Ports
SMBus
TPM
USB Ports
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Four RS-232 via internal box header
One RS-422/485 via internal 4-pin wafer connector
One 4-pin wafer connector
One via 20-pin header
Four USB 3.0 ports on rear panel
Four USB 2.0 ports on rear panel
Four internal USB 2.0 ports by pin headers
ATX power supply
3.3V@0.57A, 5V@4.50A, 12V@0.14A, Vcore@5.20A, 5VSB@0.19A
(3.1 GHz Intel® CPU with four 2 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 memory)
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Specification/Model IMBA-C2260-i2
Operating
Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Weight (GW/NW)
Table 1-1: IMBA-C2260-i2 Specifications
-20ºC ~ 60ºC
-30ºC ~ 70ºC
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
244 mm x 305 mm
1200 g/700 g
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Chapter
2
2 Packing List
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2.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING!
Static electricity can destroy certain electronics. Make sure to follow the
ESD precautions to prevent damage to the product, and injury to the
user.
Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines:
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing an anti-static wristband can prevent
electrostatic discharge.
Self-grounding: Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge
any excess static buildup.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring any circuit board, place it on an
anti-static mat.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the
motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling.
2.2 Unpacking Precautions
When the IMBA-C2260-i2 is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the antistatic guidelines above.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards whe n opening.
Make sure all the packing list items are present.
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2.3 Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do
not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the
IMBA-C2260-i2 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly by sending an email to 33sales@iei.com.tw.
The IMBA-C2260-i2 is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 IMBA-C2260-i2 single board computer
IMBA-C2260-i2 A TX Motherboard
2 SATA cable
(P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 I/O shielding
(P/N: 45014-0034C0-00-RS)
1 Utility CD
1 One Key Recovery CD
1 Quick Installation Guide
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Table 2-1: Packing List
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2.4 Optional Items
The following are optional components which may be separately purchased:
Item and Part Number Image
iRIS-2400 module, IPMI 2.0 adapter card with AST2400
BMC chip for DDR3 SO-DIMM socket interface
(P/N:iRIS-2400-R10)
Dual-port USB cable with bracket
(P/N: 19800-003100-200-RS)
RS-422/485 cable, 200 mm
(P/N:32205-003800-100-RS)
RS-232 cable, 230 mm
(P/N: 19800-000051-RS)
PS/2 KB/MS Y-cable with bracket
(P/N: 19800-000075-RS)
The iRIS module slot allows installation of the iRIS-2400 module.
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Figure 3-16: iRIS Module Slot Location
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WARNING:
The iRIS module slot is designed to install the iRIS-2400 module only.
DO NOT install other modules into the iRIS module slot. Doing so may
cause damage to the IMBA-C2260-i2.
The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to the LAN LED indicators on th e chassis to
indicate users the link activities of the two LAN ports.
2-pin header
8Figure 3-18
See
8Table 3-16 and Table 3-17
See
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Figure 3-18: LAN LED Connector Locations
Pin Description
1 +3.3V
2 LAN1_LED_LINK#_ACT
Table 3-16: LAN1 LED Connector (LED_LAN1) Pinouts
Pin Description
1 +3.3V
2 LAN2_LED_LINK#_ACT
Table 3-17: LAN2 LED Connector (LED_LAN2) Pinouts
3.2.18 mSATA Card Slot
CN Label: CN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The mSATA card slot is for installing mSATA cards or USB devices only
PCIe Mini slot
8Figure 3-19
See
Table 3-18
See
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NOTE:
If the user shorts the mSATA Slot Setup jumper (MSATA_SW1) to
force the system to enable mSATA device, the S_ATA6 connector will
be disabled. Please refer to Section
The PCIe x4 expansion card slots are for PCIe x4 expansion cards.
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PCIe x4 slot
Figure 3-23
See
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Figure 3-23: PCIe x4 Slot Locations
3.2.23 PCI Express x16 Slot
CN Label: PCIEX16_1
CN Type:
CN Location:
PCIe x16 slot
Figure 3-24
See
NOTE:
The PCIe x16 interface setup is made through the BIOS menu in
“Chipset Æ PCH-IO Configuration”. Use the PEG port configuration
BIOS option to configure the PCIe x16 channel mode. Please refer to
Section
The PCIe x16 expansion card slot is for PCIe x16 expansion card.
If the user shorts the mSATA Slot Setup jumper (MSATA_SW1) to
force the system to enable mSATA device, the S_ATA6 connector will
be disabled. Please refer to Section
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
IMBA-C2260-i2 may result in permanent damage to the
IMBA-C2260-i2 and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IMBA-C2260-i2. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is
therefore critical that whenever the IMBA-C2260-i2 or any other electrical component is
handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding:- Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the IMBA-C2260-i2, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
IMBA-C2260-i2.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
4.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before installation. All installation notices must
be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead
to severe damage and injury to the person performing the installation.
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WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the components and
injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
oThe user manual provides a complete description of the IMBA-C2260-i2
installation instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
oElectronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the IMBA-C2260-i2 on an antistatic pad:
oWhen installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the IMBA-C2260-i2 of f:
oWhen working with the IMBA-C2260-i2, make sure that it is disconnected
from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during the installation of the IMBA-C2260-i2, DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
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4.2.1 Socket LGA1150 CPU Installation
WARNING:
CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the
CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU
is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly
installed.
DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU. When handling the
CPU, only hold it on the sides.
To install the CPU, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Disengage the load lever by pressing the lever down and slightly outward to
clear the retention tab. Fully open the lever. See
Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever
Step 2: Open the socket and remove the protective cover. The black protective
Figure 4-1.
cover can be removed by pulling up on the tab labeled "Remove". See
Figure 4-2.
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Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover
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Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the
socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with
compressed air.
Step 4: Orientate the CPU properly. The contact array should be facing the CPU
socket.
WARNING:
DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU. When handling the
CPU, only hold it on the sides.
Step 5: Correctly position the CPU. Match the Pin 1 mark with the cut edge on the
CPU socket.
Step 6: Align the CPU pins. Locate pin 1 and the two orientation notches on the CPU.
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Carefully match the two orientation notches on the CPU with the socket
alignment keys.
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Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are
properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly. See
Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1150 CPU
Step 8: Close the CPU socket. Close the load plate and pull the load lever back a little
to have the load plate be able to secure to the knob. Engage the load lever by
pushing it back to its original position (
resistance, but will not require extreme pressure.
Figure 4-4). There will be some
Figure 4-4: Close the Socket LGA1150
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Step 9: Connect the 12 V power to the board. Connect the 12 V power from the power
supply to the board. Step 0:
4.2.2 Socket LGA1150 Cooling Kit Installation
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to install a push-pin cooling fan.
The pre-installed support bracket prevents the board from
bending and is ONLY compatible with captive screw type cooling
fans.
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The cooling kit can be bought from IEI. The cooling kit has a heat sink and fan.
WARNING:
Do not wipe off (accidentally or otherwise) the pre-sprayed layer of
thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. The thermal paste
between the CPU and the heat sink is important for optimum heat
dissipation.
To install the cooling kit, follow the instructions below.
Step 1: A cooling kit bracket is pre-inst alled on the rear of the motherboard. See
4-5.
Figure
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Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit Support Bracket
Step 2: Place the cooling kit onto the socket LGA1150 CP U. Make sure the CPU
cable can be properly routed when the cooling kit is installed.
Step 3: Mount the cooling kit. Gently place the cooling kit on top of the CPU. Make
sure the four threaded screws on the corners of the cooling kit properly pass
through the holes of the cooling kit bracket.
Step 4: Secure the cooling kit by fastening the four retention screws of the cooling kit.
Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the CPU fan
connector on the IMBA-C2260-i2. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat
generating chips and fan blades.Step 0:
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4.2.3 DIMM Installation
To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6.
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Figure 4-6: DIMM Installation
Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as
they can. See
Step 2: Align the DIMM with the socket. Align the DIMM so the notch on the memory
lines up with the notch on the memory socket. See
Step 3: Insert the DIMM. Once aligned, press down until the DIMM is properly seated.
Clip the two handles into place. See
Step 4: Removing a DIMM. To remove a DIMM, push both handles outward. The
memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6.
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4.3 iRIS Module Installation
WARNING:
The iRIS module slot is designed to install the iRIS-2400 module only.
DO NOT install other modules into the iRIS module slot. Doing so may
cause damage to the IMBA-C2260-i2.
To install the iRIS-2400 module, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7: iRIS Module Installation
Step 1: Locate the iRIS module slot. See
Step 2: Open the socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can.
Figure 4-7.
See
Step 3: Align the iRIS-2400 module with the socket. Align the iRIS-2400 module so
the notch on the module lines up with the notch on the socket. See
Step 4: Insert the iRIS-2400 module. Once aligned, press down until the iRIS-2400
module is properly seated. Clip the two handles into place. See
Figure 3-16.
Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7.
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Step 5: Removing the iRIS-2400 module. To remove the iRIS-2400 module, push both
handles outward. The module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
NOTE:
After installing the iRIS-2400 module, use LAN1_USB2 port to
establish a network connection. Please refer to Section
setup procedures.
4.4 mSATA Card Installation
To install an mSATA card, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the mSA TA card slot. The location of the mSATA card slot is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Remove the retention screws. Remove the two retention screws secured on
the motherboard as shownin
4.9 for IPMI
9Figure 4-8.
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Figure 4-8: Remove the Retention Screws for the mSATA Card
Step 3: Insert into the socket at an angle. Line up the notch on the card with the notch
on the connector. Slide the mSATA card into the socket at an angle of about 20º
9Figure 4-9).
(
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Figure 4-9: Insert the mSATA Card into the Socket at an Angle
Step 4: Secure the mSATA card. Secure the mSATA card with the retention screws
previously removed (
9Figure 4-10). Step 0:
Figure 4-10: Secure the mSATA Card
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4.5 System Configuration
The system configuration should be performed before installation.
4.5.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting
The AT and ATX power mode selection is made through the AT/ATX power mode switch
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which is shown in
Figure 4-11: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Location
Figure 4-11.
Setting Description
1-2 ATX power mode (default)
2-3 AT power mode
Table 4-1: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Settings
4.5.2 Clear CMOS Button
To reset the BIOS, remove the on-board battery and press the clear CMOS button for
three seconds or more. The clear CMOS button location is shown in
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Figure 4-12.
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Figure 4-12: Clear CMOS Button Location
4.5.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override
The Flash Descriptor Security Override jumper specifies whether to override the flash
descriptor.
Setting Description
Short 1-2 No override (default)
Short 2-3 Override
The mSATA Slot Setup jumper specifies whether to automatically detect the mSATA
device installed in the mSATA card slot (CN2). If the user shorts the mSATA Slot Setup
jumper to force the system to enable mSATA device, the S_ATA6 connector will be
disabled.
Setting Description
Open Automatically detect mSATA device (Default)
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Short 1-2
Table 4-3: mSATA Slot Setup Jumper Settings
Force to enable mSATA device
(The S_ATA6 conne ctor will be disabled)
Figure 4-14: mSATA Slot Setup Jumper Location
4.5.5 PCIe x16 Interface Setup
The PCIe x16 interface setup is made through the BIOS menu in “Chipset Æ PCH-IO
Configuration”. Use the PEG port configuration BIOS option to configure the PCIe x16
channel mode.
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Options Description
1 x16 PCIE Sets the PCIe x16 slot as one PCIe x16
2 x8 PCIE Sets the PCIe x16 slot as two PCIe x8
1 x8, 2 x4 PCIE Sets the PCIe x16 slot as one PCIe x8 or two PCIe x4 (default)
Table 4-4: PCIe x16 Interface Setup
NOTE:
When setting to 1 x16 PCIE option, the PCIEX4_2 and PCIEX4_3 slots
will be disabled.
Please refer to Section 5.4.1 for detailed information.
4.5.6 USB Power Selection
The USB power selection is made through the BIOS menu in “Chipset Æ PCH-IO
Configuration”. Use the USB Power SW1 and the USB Power SW2 BIOS options to
configure the correspondent USB ports (see
the USB power source.
BIOS Options Configured USB Ports
Table 4-5) and refer to Table 4-6 to select
USB Power SW1
USB Power SW2
K/M_USB1 (external USB 2.0 ports)
LAN1_USB1 (external USB 3.0 ports)
USB1 (internal USB 2.0 ports)
USB2 (internal USB 2.0 ports)
LAN1_USB2 (external USB 3.0 ports)
Table 4-5: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports
Options Description
+5V DUAL +5V dual (default)
+5V +5V
Table 4-6: USB Power Source Setup
Please refer to Section 5.4.1 for detailed information.
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4.6 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors.
4.6.1 SATA Drive Connection
The IMBA-C2260-i2 is shipped with two SATA drive cables. To connect the SATA drives
to the connectors, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Insert the cable connector into the on-board SATA
drive connector until it clips into place. See
Figure 4-15.
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Figure 4-15: SATA Drive Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See
Step 4: Connect the SATA power cable. Connect the SATA power connector to the
back of the SATA drive. See
Figure 4-16. Step 0:
Figure 4-16.
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Figure 4-16: SATA Power Drive Connection
The SATA power cable can be bought from IEI. See
Optional Items in Section 2.4.
4.7 External Peripheral Interface Connection
This section describes connecting devices to the external connectors on the
IMBA-C2260-i2.
4.7.1 Audio Connector
The audio jacks on the external audio connector enable the IMBA-C2260-i2 to be
connected to a stereo sound setup. Each jack supports both input and output. When
connecting a device, the High Definition Audio utility will automatically detect input or
output. The lime green audio jack does not support input from a microphone. To install the
audio devices, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Identify the audio plugs. The plugs on your home theater system or speakers
may not match the colors on the rear panel.
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Step 2: Plug the audio plugs into the audio jacks. Plug the audio plugs into the audio
jacks. If the plugs on your speakers are different, an adapter will need to be used
to plug them into the audio jacks.
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Figure 4-17: Audio Connector
Step 3: Check audio clarity. Check that the sound is coming through the right speakers
by adjusting the balance front to rear and left to right. Step 0:
4.7.2 LAN Connection
There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection
to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow
the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of
the RJ-45 connectors on the IMBA-C2260-i2. See
Figure 4-18.
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Figure 4-18: LAN Connection
Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. Step 0:
4.7.3 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection
The IMBA-C2260-i2 has a PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The
PS/2 connector is used to connect to a keyboard or a mouse to the system. Follow the
steps below to connect a keyboard or a mouse to the IMBA-C2260-i2.
Step 1: Locate the PS/2 connector. The location of the PS/2 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the keyboard/mouse connector.Insert a PS/2 keyboard or mouse
connector into the PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface connector .
Figure 4-19.
See
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Figure 4-19: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
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4.7.4 Serial Device Connection
The IMBA-C2260-i2 has a single female DB-9 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the
IMBA-C2260-i2.
Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the serial connector.Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial device into
the DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 4-20.
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Figure 4-20: Serial Device Connector
Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external
interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.
4.7.5 USB Device Connection
The external USB Series "A" receptacle connectors provide easier and quicker access to
external USB devices. Follow the steps below to connect USB devices to the
IMBA-C2260-i2.
Step 1: Locate the USB Series "A" receptacle connectors. The locations of the USB
Series "A" receptacle connectors are shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert a USB Series "A" plug.Insert the USB Series "A" plug of a device into
the USB Series "A" receptacle on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 4-21. Step 0:
Step 0:
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Figure 4-21: USB Device Connection
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4.7.6 VGA Monitor Connection
The IMBA-C2260-i2 has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect
a monitor to the IMBA-C2260-i2, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen
cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.
Step 3: Insert the VGA connector. Once the connectors are properly ali gned with the
insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
IMBA-C2260-i2. See
Figure 4-22.
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Figure 4-22: VGA Connector
Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA
monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either
side of the connector.Step 0:
4.8 Intel® AMT Setup Procedure
The IMBA-C2260-i2 is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT). To
enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Make sure at least one of the memory sockets is installed with a DDR3 DIMM.
Step 2: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector labeled LAN1_USB1.
Step 3: The AMI BIOS options regarding the Intel® ME or Intel® AMT must be enabled,
Step 4: Properly install the Intel® Management Engine Components drivers from the
iAMT Driver & Utility directory in the driver CD. See Section
6.8.
Step 5: Configure the Intel® Management Engine BIOS extension (MEBx). To get into
the Intel® MEBx settings, press <Ctrl+P> after a single beep during boot-up
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process. Enter the Intel® current ME password as it requires (the Intel® default
password is admin).Step 0:
NOTE:
To change the password, enter a new password following the strong
password rule (containing at least one upper case letter, one lower
case letter, one digit and one special character, and be at least eight
characters).
4.9 IPMI Setup Procedure
The IMBA-C2260-i2 features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) that helps
lower the overall costs of server management by enabling users to maximize IT resources,
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save time and manage multiple systems. The IMBA-C2260-i2 supports IPMI 2.0 through
the optional iRIS-2400 module. Follow the steps below to setup IPMI.
4.9.1 Managed System Hardware Setup
The hardware configuration of the managed system (IMBA-C2260-i 2) is described below.
Step 1: Install an iRIS-2400 module to the IPMI module socket (refer to Section
Step 2: Make sure at least one DDR3 DIMM is installed in one of the DIMM sockets. If
multiple DIMMs are installed, all of the DIMMs must be same size, same speed
and same brand to get the best performance.
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector labeled LAN1_USB2
Figure 3-34).
(
4.9.2 Using the IEI iMAN Web GUI
4.3).
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To manage a client system from a remote console using IEI iMAN Web GUI, follow the
steps below.
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Step 1: Obtain the IP address of the managed system. It is recommended to use the
IPMI Tool on the managed system to obtain the IP address. To use IPMI Tool to
obtain IP address, follow the steps bel ow:
a. Copy the Ipmitool.exe file to a bootable USB flash drive.
b. Insert the USB flash drive to the IMBA-C2260-i2
c. The IMBA-C2260-i2 boots from the USB flash drive
d. Enter the following command: ipmitool 20 30 02 01 03 00 00
(there is a space between each two-digit number)
e. A serial of number shows. The last four two-digit hexadecimal numbers are
the IP address. Convert the hexadecimal numbers to decimal numbers.
Step 2: On the remote management console, open a web browser. Enter the managed
system IP address in the web browser (
Figure 4-23: IEI iMAN Web Address
Step 3: The login page appears in the web browser.
Step 4: Enter the user name and password to login the system. The default login
username and password are:
-Username: admin
-Password: admin
Step 5: Press the login button to login the system.
Step 6: The IEI iMAN Web Interface appears. Step 0:
Figure 4-23).
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Figure 4-24: IEI iMAN Web GUI
NOTE:
To understand how to use the IEI iMAN Web GUI, please refer to the
iRIS-2400 Web GUI user manual in the utility CD came with the
IMBA-C2260-i2. The user manual describes each function in detail.
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Chapter
5
5 BIOS
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5.1 Introduction
The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to
certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed.
NOTE:
Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the
product and are subject to change without prior notice.
5.1.1 Starting Setup
The UEFI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
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1. Press the DEL or F2 key as soon as the system is turned on or
2. Press the DEL or F2 key when the “Press DEL or F2 to enter SETUP”
message appears on the screen.
If the message disappears before the DEL or F2 key is pressed, restart the computer and
try again.
5.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
keys are shown in
Key Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
Table 5-1.
SC to quit. Navigation
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Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
+ Increase the numeric value or make changes
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Key Function
- Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Page Up Move to the previous page
Page Dn Move to the next page
Esc Main Men u – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -Exit current page and return to Main Menu
F1 General help, only for St atus Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
F2 Load previous values
F3 Load optimized defaults
F4 Save changes and Exit BIOS
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
5.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS
defaults. Use the clear CMOS button described in Chapter 4.
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main – Changes the basic system configuration.
SC or
Advanced – Changes the advanced system settings.
Chipset – Changes the chipset settings.
Boot – Changes the system boot configuration.
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