Advantech AIMB-279 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-279
12/13th Gen Intel® Core™
Processor (Alder Lake / Raptor
Lake), Mini-ITX with Q670E/
H610E, PCIe x16 Gen4, 2.5GbE

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2024
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
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However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any
infringements of the rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® are trademarks of Intel Corpora-
tion.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 Years)
Advantech warrants the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have
been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation. Advantech
assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such
events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most
customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective,
it will be repaired or replaced free of charge during the warranty period. For out-of-
warranty repairs, customers will be billed according to the cost of replacement mate-
rials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe your product is defective, follow the steps outlined below.
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages displayed when the prob-
lem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain a return merchandise authori-
zation (RMA) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card, and a proof of purchase date (such as a photocopy of your sales
receipt) into a shippable container. Products returned without a proof of pur-
chase date are not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and ship the pack-
age prepaid to your dealer.
Part No. 2006027900 Edition 1
Printed in China January 2024

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-
ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

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CPU Compatibility
Processor Number Max_TDP Code Name Cores/Threads S-Spec Lithography
i9-13900TE 35W Raptor Lake 8P+16E/32T SRMG1 Intel 7
i9-13900E 65W Raptor Lake 8P+16E/32T SRMG2 Intel 7
i9-13900 65W Raptor Lake 8P+16E/32T SRMB6 Intel 7
i7-13700TE 35W Raptor Lake 8P+4E/24T SRMG4 Intel 7
i7-13700E 65W Raptor Lake 8P+8E/24T SRMG3 Intel 7
i7-13700 65W Raptor Lake 8P+4E/24T SRMBA Intel 7
i5-13500TE 35W Raptor Lake 6P+8E/20T SRMFZ Intel 7
i5-13500E 65W Raptor Lake 6P+8E/20T SRMFW Intel 7
i5-13500 65W Raptor Lake 6P+8E/20T SRMBM Intel 7
i5-13400 65W Raptor Lake 6P+4E/16T SRMBP Intel 7
i3-13100TE 35W Raptor Lake 4P+0E/8T SRMFT Intel 7
i3-13100E 65W Raptor Lake 4P+0E/8T SRMFR Intel 7
i3-13100 65W Raptor Lake 4P+0E/8T SRMFR Intel 7
i9-12900TE 35W Alder Lake 8P+8E/24T SRL6C Intel 7
i9-12900E 65W Alder Lake 8P+8E/24T SRL6B Intel 7
i9-12900 65W Alder Lake 8P+8E/24T SRL4K Intel 7
i7-12700TE 35W Alder Lake 8P+4E/20T SRL6E Intel 7
i7-12700E 65W Alder Lake 8P+4E/20T SRL6D Intel 7
i7-12700 65W Alder Lake 8P+4E/20T SRL4Q Intel 7
i5-12500TE 35W Alder Lake 6P/12T SRL6V Intel 7
i5-12500E 65W Alder Lake 6P/12T SRL6W Intel 7
i5-12500 65W Alder Lake 6P/12T SRL5V Intel 7
i5-12400 65W Alder Lake 6P/12T SRL5Y Intel 7
i3-12100TE 35W Alder Lake 4P/8T SRL6T Intel 7
i3-12100E 60W Alder Lake 4P/8T SRL6U Intel 7
i3-12100 60W Alder Lake 4P/8T SRL62 Intel 7
G7400TE 35W Alder Lake 2P/4T SRL6S Intel 7
G7400E 46W Alder Lake 2P/4T SRL6R Intel 7
G6900TE 35W Alder Lake 2P/2T SRL6P Intel 7
G6900E 46W Alder Lake 2P/2T SRL6Q Intel 7

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Memory Compatibility
M.2 SSD Compatibility
M.2 Wi-Fi Compatibility
Category Speed Capacity Vendor Chip_PN ADVANTECH P/N ECC
DDR4 3200 16GB Advantech SEC001 K4A8G08
5WCBCWE SQR-SD4N16G3K2SNCB N
DDR4 2666 16GB Advantech SEC 928 K4A8G08
5WC BCTD AQD-SD4U16N26-SE N
DDR4 3200 32GB Advantech SEC146 K4AAG08
5WABCWE SQR-SD4N32G3K2SNAB N
DDR4 2666 8GB Advantech SEC 837 K4A8G08
5WC BCTD SQR-SD4N8G2K6SNBCB N
DDR4 3200 4GB Advantech SEC225 K4A8G16
5WCBCWE SQR-SD4N4G3K2SNPCB N
DDR4 2400 4GB Advantech SEC007 K4A4G08
5WFBCTD SQR-SD4N4G2K4SNEFB N
DDR4 3200 32GB Advantech SEC019 K4AAG08
5WABCWE AQD-SD4U32GN32-SB N
DDR4 2133 8GB Advantech SEC 552 BCPB
K4A4G085WD AQD-SD4U8GN21-SG N
DDR4 3200 8GB Advantech SEC001 K4A8G08
5WCBCWE AQD-SD4U8GN32-SE N
Dimension Interface Bandwidth
Performance Category Vendor Model ADVANTECH P/N Result
2242 M.2 M-
Key PCIe v3.1 NVMe PCIe SSD Advantech SQF-C4MV4- 2TDEDC
SQF-C4MV4-
2TDEDC PASS
2242 M.2 B+M
Key SATA3 SSD Advantech SQF-SM4Z2- 128GCSBE
SQF-SM4Z2-
128GCSBE PASS
Dimension Interface Bandwidth
Performance Category Vendor Model ADVANTECH P/N Result
2230 M.2 A+E
Key PCI-E / USB Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Advantech EWM- W192M201E
EWM-
W192M201E PASS
2230 M.2 A+E
Key PCI-E / USB Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Advantech EWM- W179M201E
EWM-
W179M201E PASS
2230 M.2 A+E
Key PCI-E / USB Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Advantech EWM- W165M203E
EWM-
W165M203E PASS
2230 M.2 A+E
Key PCI-E / USB Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Advantech EWM- W159M201E
EWM-
W159M201E PASS
2230 M.2 A+E
Key PCIe v3.1 NVMe PCIe SSD Advantech SQF-CM3V1- 512G-EDC
SQF-CM3V1-
512G-EDC PASS

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Initial Inspection
Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 x AIMB-279 Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 LGA1700 Mini-ITX motherboard
1 x SATA HDD cable
1 x SATA power cable
1-to-1 serial port cables, 50 cm
1 x I/O port bracket
1 x Startup Manual
1 x Warranty Card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-279 mechanically and
electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect
working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-279, check it for signs of ship-
ping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or
it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales
representative immediately. Also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and
packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, we will make arrange-
ments to repair or replace the unit.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.3.1 System .......................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Memory ......................................................................................... 2
1.3.3 Input/Output .................................................................................. 2
1.3.4 Graphics........................................................................................ 3
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN ................................................................................ 3
1.3.6 Industrial Features ........................................................................ 3
1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications.............................. 3
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 4
Table 1.1: Connector and Header List......................................... 4
1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations...................................... 5
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations (Top Side)............. 5
Figure 1.2 Jumper and Connector Locations (Bottom Side)........ 6
1.6 AIMB-279 Board Diagram ......................................................................... 7
Figure 1.3 AIMB-279 Block Diagram ........................................... 7
1.7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 7
1.8 Jumper Settings ........................................................................................ 8
1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers...................................................................... 8
1.8.2 CMOS Clear (JCMOS1)................................................................ 8
Table 1.2: JCMOS1 ..................................................................... 8
1.8.3 ATX/AT Mode Selection (PSON1) ................................................ 8
Table 1.3: ATX/AT Mode Selection (PSON1).............................. 8
1.8.4 eDP/LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1_LVDS1) ................. 9
Table 1.4: eDP/LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1_LVDS1)9
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 Bifurcation (SW1) .............................................. 9
Table 1.5: PCI Express x16 Bifurcation (SW1)............................ 9
1.8.6 COM1_RI# Pin RI# / 5V / 12V Selection (JSETCOM1_V1).......... 9
Table 1.6: COM1_RI# Pin RI# / 5V / 12V Selection (JSET-
COM1_V1).................................................................. 9
1.9 System Memory ...................................................................................... 10
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures.............................................................. 10
1.11 Cache Memory........................................................................................ 10
1.12 Processor Installation.............................................................................. 10
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................11
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 12
2.2 DC-In Power Connector (DCIN1)............................................................ 12
Table 2.1: DC-In Power Connector (DCIN1) ............................. 12
2.3 RJ-45 + USB 3.2 Stack Connector (LAN1_USB12)................................ 12
Table 2.2: RJ-45 + USB 3.2 Stack Connector (LAN1_USB12) . 12
2.4 RJ-45 Connector (LAN2)......................................................................... 13
Table 2.3: RJ-45 Connector (LAN2) .......................................... 13
2.5 Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB34) ........................................................... 13
Table 2.4: Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB34) ............................ 13
2.6 DisplayPort Connector (DP2).................................................................. 14
Table 2.5: DisplayPort Connector (DP2) ................................... 14
2.7 DisplayPort Dual Port Stack-Up Connector (DP1+HDMI1)..................... 14
Table 2.6: DisplayPort Dual Port Stack-Up Connector (DP1+HD-
MI1) .......................................................................... 15
2.8 HD Audio Interface (Analog) (AUDIO1) .................................................. 15

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Table 2.7: HD Audio Interface (Analog) (AUDIO1).................... 15
2.9 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (AMP1)............................................ 15
Table 2.8: Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (AMP1) ............. 16
2.10 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1)........................................................ 16
Table 2.9: PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1) ......................... 16
2.11 IMVP9.1 Programming Header (VR_PMB1)........................................... 18
Table 2.10:IMVP9.1 Programming Header (JSMB1) ................. 18
2.12 System Fan #1 Connector (SYSFAN1) .................................................. 18
Table 2.11:System Fan #1 Connector (SYSFAN1).................... 18
2.13 CPU FAN Connector (CPUFAN1) .......................................................... 18
Table 2.12:CPU FAN Connector (CPUFAN1)............................ 18
2.14 EDP Connector / LVDS Connector (EDP1_LVDS1)............................... 19
Table 2.13:LVDS Connector (LVDS1)........................................ 19
Table 2.14:EDP Connector (EDP1)............................................ 19
2.15 LVDS VESA, JEIDA Format Selection Pin Header (JLVDS_VCON1).... 20
Table 2.15:LVDS VESA, JEIDA Format Selection Pin Header (JL-
VDS_VCON1) .......................................................... 20
2.16 EDP Panel / LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1_LVDS1)............... 20
Table 2.16:EDP Panel / LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1_L-
VDS1)....................................................................... 20
2.17 EDP / LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1) ....................... 20
Table 2.17:EDP / LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector
(INV1) ....................................................................... 21
2.18 AT / ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) ........................................................ 21
Table 2.18:AT / ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) ......................... 21
2.19 8-Bit General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1) ..................................... 21
Table 2.19:8-Bit General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1)....... 21
2.20 ESPI Port 80 Connector (ESPI_P80)...................................................... 21
Table 2.20:ESPI Port 80 Connector (ESPI1) ............................. 22
2.21 COM1 Connector (COM1) ...................................................................... 22
Table 2.21:COM1 Connector (COM1)........................................ 22
2.22 SATA Power (SATA_PWR2) .................................................................. 22
Table 2.22:SATA Power (SATA_PWR2).................................... 22
2.23 COM2 Connector (COM2) ...................................................................... 23
Table 2.23:COM2 Connector (COM2)........................................ 23
2.24 SATA Power (SATA_PWR1) .................................................................. 23
Table 2.24:SATA Power (SATA_PWR1).................................... 23
2.25 PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED/SMBUS (JFP1) .................................... 23
Table 2.25:PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED/SMBUS (JFP1) ..... 23
2.26 Power LED Pin Header (JFP2) ............................................................... 24
Table 2.26:Power LED Pin Header (JFP2) ................................ 24
2.27 Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA2) ............................................... 24
Table 2.27:Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA2)................. 24
2.28 Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA1) ............................................... 24
Table 2.28:Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA1)................. 24
2.29 USB 2.0 Front Panel Header (USB56) ................................................... 25
Table 2.29:USB 2.0 Front Panel Header (USB56)..................... 25
2.30 CMOS Mode Selection (JCMOS1) ......................................................... 25
Table 2.30:CMOS Mode Selection (JCMOS1)........................... 25
2.31 Flash Descriptor Security Override Pin Header (JME1) ......................... 25
Table 2.31:Flash Descriptor Security Override Pin Header (ME1).
25
2.32 M.2 M-Key Connector (M2_M1).............................................................. 26
Table 2.32:M.2 M-Key Connector (M2M1) ................................. 26
2.33 SPI BIOS Flash Pin Header (SPI_CN1) ................................................. 27
Table 2.33:SPI BIOS Flash Pin Header (SPI_CN1)................... 27
2.34 M.2 E-Key Connector (M2_E1)............................................................... 27
Table 2.34:M.2 E-Key Connector (M2E1) .................................. 27
2.35 CMOS Battery Connector (BAT1)........................................................... 28
Table 2.35:CMOS Battery Connector (BAT1) ............................ 28

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2.36 Case Open connector (JCASE1) ............................................................ 29
Table 2.36:Case Open Connector (JCASE1)............................. 29
2.37 COM1 RI# Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM1_V1) ............................... 29
Table 2.37:COM1 RI# Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM1_V1). 29
2.38 PCI Express x16 Bifurcation (SW_PEGSEL1)........................................ 29
Table 2.38:PCI Express x16 Bifurcation (SW_PEGSEL1) ......... 29
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation..................................31
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 32
3.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 32
3.2.1 Main Menu .................................................................................. 33
Figure 3.1 .................................................................................. 33
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 34
Figure 3.2 .................................................................................. 34
Figure 3.3 .................................................................................. 35
Figure 3.4 .................................................................................. 35
Figure 3.5 .................................................................................. 36
Figure 3.6 .................................................................................. 36
Figure 3.7 .................................................................................. 37
Figure 3.8 .................................................................................. 37
Figure 3.9 .................................................................................. 38
Figure 3.10.................................................................................. 38
Figure 3.11.................................................................................. 39
Figure 3.12.................................................................................. 39
Figure 3.13.................................................................................. 40
Figure 3.14.................................................................................. 40
Figure 3.15.................................................................................. 41
Figure 3.16.................................................................................. 42
Figure 3.17.................................................................................. 42
Figure 3.18.................................................................................. 43
Figure 3.19.................................................................................. 43
Figure 3.20.................................................................................. 44
Figure 3.21.................................................................................. 45
Figure 3.22.................................................................................. 46
Figure 3.23.................................................................................. 46
Figure 3.24.................................................................................. 47
Figure 3.25.................................................................................. 47
Figure 3.26.................................................................................. 48
Figure 3.27.................................................................................. 48
Figure 3.28.................................................................................. 49
Figure 3.29.................................................................................. 50
Figure 3.30 .............................................................................. 50
Figure 3.31.................................................................................. 51
Figure 3.32.................................................................................. 51
Figure 3.33.................................................................................. 52
Figure 3.34.................................................................................. 52
Figure 3.35.................................................................................. 53
Figure 3.36.................................................................................. 53
Figure 3.37.................................................................................. 54
Figure 3.38.................................................................................. 54
Figure 3.39.................................................................................. 55
Figure 3.40.................................................................................. 55
Figure 3.41.................................................................................. 56
Figure 3.42.................................................................................. 56
Figure 3.43.................................................................................. 57
Figure 3.44.................................................................................. 57
Figure 3.45.................................................................................. 58
Figure 3.46.................................................................................. 58

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Figure 3.47 ................................................................................. 59
Figure 3.48 ................................................................................. 59
Figure 3.49 ................................................................................. 60
Figure 3.50 ................................................................................. 60
Figure 3.51 ................................................................................. 61
Figure 3.52 ................................................................................. 61
Figure 3.53 ................................................................................. 62
Figure 3.54 ................................................................................. 62
Figure 3.55 ................................................................................. 63
3.2.3 Chipset Configuration Settings ................................................... 64
Figure 3.56 ................................................................................. 64
Figure 3.57 ................................................................................. 65
Figure 3.58 ................................................................................. 65
Figure 3.59 ................................................................................. 66
Figure 3.60 ................................................................................. 66
Figure 3.61 ................................................................................. 67
Figure 3.62 ................................................................................. 67
Figure 3.63 ................................................................................. 68
Figure 3.64 ................................................................................. 68
Figure 3.65 ................................................................................. 69
Figure 3.66 ................................................................................. 69
Figure 3.67 ................................................................................. 70
Figure 3.68 ................................................................................. 70
Figure 3.69 ................................................................................. 71
Figure 3.70 ................................................................................. 71
Figure 3.71 ................................................................................. 72
Figure 3.72 ................................................................................. 73
Figure 3.73 ................................................................................. 73
Figure 3.74 ................................................................................. 74
Figure 3.75 ................................................................................. 74
Figure 3.76 ................................................................................. 75
Figure 3.77 ................................................................................. 75
Figure 3.78 ................................................................................. 76
Figure 3.79 ................................................................................. 76
Figure 3.80 ................................................................................. 77
Figure 3.81 ................................................................................. 77
Figure 3.82 ................................................................................. 78
3.2.4 Security....................................................................................... 78
Figure 3.83 ................................................................................. 78
Figure 3.84 ................................................................................. 79
3.2.5 Boot Setting ................................................................................ 80
Figure 3.85 ................................................................................. 80
3.2.6 Save & Exit Configuration........................................................... 81
Figure 3.86 ................................................................................. 81
Chapter 4 Software Introduction & Services ... 83
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 84
4.2 Value-Added Software Services ............................................................. 84
4.2.1 Software API............................................................................... 84
Chapter 5 Chipset Software Installation Utility 87
5.1 Before you Begin .................................................................................... 88
5.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 88
Chapter 6 Display Driver Setup......................... 89

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6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 90
6.2 Windows 10 Display Driver Installation ................................................... 90
Chapter 7 LAN Configuration.............................91
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 92
7.2 Features .................................................................................................. 92
7.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 92
7.4 Windows® 10 Driver Setup (Intel® i219LM & Intel® i226)...................... 92

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Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
AIMB-279 is designed with the Intel® Q670E/H610E PCH for industrial applications
that require both performance computing and enhanced power management capabil-
ities. The motherboard supports desktop Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Cele-
ron® processors, up to 36 MB SmartCache, and 2 x DDR4 3200MHz SODIMM, up to
64GB. It also provides abundant I/O connectivity: 2 x serial ports, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2,
1 x GbE LAN, 1 x 2.5 GbE LAN, 2 x SATA III, 1 x NGFF (M.2 E-Key), 1 x NGFF (M.2
M-Key) connector, and 1 x PCIe x16 slot.
1.2 Features
I/O connectivity: 2 x serial ports, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 x
SATA III, 1 M.2 M-Key & 1 M.2 E-Key, 1 GbE LAN, 1 x 2.5GbE LAN, 1 x PCIe
x16 Gen4
Standard Mini-ITX form factor with industrial features: AIMB-279 is a full-
featured Mini-ITX motherboard with balanced expandability and performance.
Wide selection of storage devices: SATA HDD, M.2 M-Key. Customers bene-
fit from the flexibility of using the most suitable storage device for the capacity
they need.
Optimized integrated graphics solution: With Intel® Graphics flexibility, it
supports versatile display options and a 32-/64-bit 3D graphics engine.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
CPU: Desktop Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® (LGA1700) proces-
sor
BIOS: AMI EFI 256 Mbit SPI BIOS
System chipset: Intel® Q670E/H610E
SATA hard disk drive interface:
–2 x onboard SATA connectors with data transmission rates up to 600MB/s
–One M.2 M-Key to support PCIe/NVMe x4 M.2 2242
1.3.2 Memory
RAM: 2 x 260-pin SODIMM socket support for dual channel DDR4 3200MHz
SDRAM, up to 64GB Max
1.3.3 Input/Output
Serial ports: Two serial ports; COM1 supports RS-232, COM2 supports RS-
232/422/485
USB ports: Supports 4 x USB 3.2 with transmission rates of up to 10 Gbps.
GPIO connector: 8-bit general purpose Input/Output

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1.3.4 Graphics
Controller: Intel® HD graphics
eDP: Supports max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz, colay LVDS
DisplayPort 1.4: Supports max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
HDMI 2.0a: Supports max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
LVDS: Supports single/dual channel 18-/24-bit with maximum resolution up to
1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (LVDS colay with eDP)
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports dual 10/100/2500 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1 bus
which provides 500 MB/s data transmission rates.
Controller:
–GbE LAN1: Intel® i219LM
–GbE LAN2: Intel® i226V
1.3.6 Industrial Features
Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset. The watchdog timer is pro-
grammable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels).
1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F, depending on CPU)
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)
Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing.
Power supply voltage: +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, +5VSB
Power consumption: Intel® Core™ i9-13900E 5.2GHz, 2pcs 32GB DDR4
3200MHz, 24V @4.45A with 24V DC Input adapter
Board size: 170 x 170 mm (6.69" x 6.69")
Board weight: 0.365 kg

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1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the AIMB-279 motherboard link it to devices such as hard disk drives
and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers used to configure the
system for your application.
The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later
sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instruc-
tions for connecting external devices to your motherboard.
Table 1.1: Connector and Header List
Item Description Part Reference
1 DC IN CONNECTOR
DCIN1
DCIN2 (vertical
phoenix connector)
2 RJ-45 + USB 3.2 stack connector (GEN2) Lan1_USB12
3 RJ-45 Lan2
4 USB 3.2 Gen1 x 2 USB34
5 DisplayPort DP2
6 DisplayPort/HDMI dual port stack up connector Dp1+hdmi1
7 HD audio interface (analog) AUDIO1
8 Audio amplifier output pin header AMP1
9 PCI Express x16 slot PCIEX16_1
10 IMVP9.1 programming header VR_PMB1
11 System Fan #1 connector SYSFAN1
12 CPU FAN connector CPUFAN1
13 EDP connector / LVDS connector EDP1_LVDS1
14 LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin header JLVDS_VCON1
15 EDP Panel / LVDS Panel Voltage Selection JEDP1_LVDS1
16 EDP / LVDS backlight inverter power connector INV1
17 AT / ATX mode selection JPSON1
18 8-bit general purpose I/O pin header GPIO1
19 ESPI port 80 connector ESPI_P80
20 COM1 connector (RS232) COM1
21 SATA power SATA_PWR2
22 COM2 connector (RS232/RS422/RS485) COM2
23 SATA power SATA_PWR1
24 PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED/SMBUS JFP1
25 Power LED pin header JFP2
26 Serial ATA interface connector SATA2
27 Serial ATA interface connector SATA1
28 USB 2.0 wafer USB56
29 RTC / CMOS clear JCMOS1
30 Flash descriptor security override pin header JME1
31 M.2 M-Key connector M2_M1
32 SPI BIOS flash pin header SPI_CN1
33 M.2 E-Key connector M2_E1
34 CMOS battery connector BAT1
35 Case open connector JCASE1
36 COM1 RI# selection pin header JSETCOM1_V1

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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector
Locations
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations (Top Side)
37 Description
PCI Express x16
Bifurcation
Part Reference:
SW_PEGSEL1
Table 1.1: Connector and Header List

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Figure 1.2 Jumper and Connector Locations (Bottom Side)

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1.6 AIMB-279 Board Diagram
Figure 1.3 AIMB-279 Block Diagram
1.7 Safety Precautions
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from the chassis when-
ever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the
power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sud-
den power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open
the PC chassis.
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the
motherboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to electro-
static discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative surface
or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.
Caution! The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Caution! There is danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Do
not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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1.8 Jumper Settings
This section provides instructions on how to configure your motherboard by setting
the jumpers. It also includes the motherboard's default settings and your options for
each jumper.
1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers
You can configure your motherboard to match the needs of your application by set-
ting the jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. It consists
of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides
over the pins to connect them. To “close” (or turn ON) a jumper, you connect the pins
with the clip. To “open” (or turn OFF) a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a
jumper consists of a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. In this case you connect
either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3. A pair of needle-nose pliers may be useful when set-
ting jumpers.
1.8.2 CMOS Clear (JCMOS1)
The AIMB-279 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset
the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2
closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set CMOS1 to 2-3 closed for just a few
seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed. This procedure will reset the
CMOS to its default setting.
1.8.3 ATX/AT Mode Selection (PSON1)
Table 1.2: JCMOS1
Function Jumper Settings
Keep CMOS data (default) 1-2
Clear CMOS data 2-3
Table 1.3: ATX/AT Mode Selection (PSON1)
Function Jumper Setting
ATX Mode (default)
AT Mode