Advantech AIMB-205 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-205
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium/
Celeron LGA1151 Mini-ITX with
CRT/DVI-D/DP++/LVDS(or eDP),
8 COM & 14 USB, Dual LAN, PCIe
x16

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2017
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
notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any
form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,
Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements
of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron® is trademark of Intel Corporation
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Part No. 2006B20510 Edition 1
Printed in China August 2017

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A Message to the Customer
Advantech Customer Services
Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to
ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of indus-
trial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the labo-
ratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the
reliability and ease of operation for which the name Advantech has come to be
known. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Advantech’s cus-
tomer services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the
instructions below carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions,
you can easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are nor-
mally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.
So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the
information or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close at
hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support
you need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems
reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
In addition, free technical support is available from Advantech engineers every busi-
ness day. We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific
information on the installation and operation of any of our products.

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class B
This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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 when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The
user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-
tions and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution! There is a 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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CPU Compatibility
Memory Compatibility
Processor Number Max_TDP Code Name Cores/Threads Lithography
i7-7700 65W Kabylake 4C/8T 14nm
i5-7500 65W Kabylake 4C/4T 14nm
i3-7100 51W Kabylake 2C/4T 14nm
G4560 54W Kabylake 2C/4T 14nm
G3930 51W Kabylake 2C/2T 14nm
i7-7700T 35W Kabylake 4C/8T 14nm
i5-7500T 35W Kabylake 4C/4T 14nm
i7-6700 65W Skylake 4C/8T 14nm
i5-6600 65W Skylake 4C/4T 14nm
i5-6600 65W Skylake 4C/4T 14nm
i5-6500 65W Skylake 4C/4T 14nm
i5-6400 65W Skylake 4C/4T 14nm
G4400 54W Skylake 2C/2T 14nm
i3-6300 51W Skylake 2C/4T 14nm
i3-6100 51W Skylake 2C/4T 14nm
i7-6700TE 35W Skylake 4C/8T 14nm
i5-6600T 35W Skylake 4C/4T 14nm
i5-6500TE 35W Skylake 4C/8T 14nm
i3-6100TE 35W Skylake 2C/4T 14nm
G4400TE 35W Skylake 2C/2T 14nm
i3-6300T 35W Skylake 2C/4T 14nm
Category Speed Capacity Vendor Module_PN Chip_PN ADVANTECH
P/N ECC
DDR4 2133 16GB Advantech AQD-
SD4U16N21-SE
SEC 546
K4A8G08 5WB
BCPB
AQD-
SD4U16N21-
SE N
DDR4 2133 4GB ATP A4G04QA8BLPB
ME 40A77 D9RGQ N/A N
DDR4 2133 8GB Advantech AQD-
SD4U8GN21-SG SEC 552 BCPB K4A4G085WD
AQD-
SD4U8GN21-
SG N
DDR4 2133 16GB Transcend TS2GSH64V1B SEC 546 K4A8G08 5WB
BCRC NA N
DDR4 2400 16GB ADATA AD4S2400J4G1
7-BHYA H5ANG8NAFR AQD-
SD4U16N24-
HE N
DDR4 2400 8GB ADATA ADS240038G17-
BHYA H5AN8G8NAFR AQD-
SD4U8GN24-
HE N
DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech AQD-
SD4U16N24-HE H5AN8G8NAFR UHC
AQD-
SD4U16N24-
HE N

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Ordering Information
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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which 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 of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
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 you get when the problem
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 an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
P/N Chipset DP++ VGA DVI-D LVDS/
eDP GbE LAN COM SATAIII USB3.0 /2.0 M.2 miniPCIE TPM AMP PCIex 16
AIMB-205G2-
00A1E H110 1 1 1 1 /(1) 2 8 2 4/6+(4) 1, M.2
B key
1 F/S,
colay
mSATA (1) 1 1

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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-205 Intel Core™ i7/i5/i3 LGA1151 Mini-ITX motherboard
1 x SATA HDD cable
2 x Serial port cable
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-205 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-205, 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..................................................................................3
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
Table 1.2: Jumper List.................................................................5
1.5 Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations.......................................5
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location (Top Side)...............5
Figure 1.2 Jumper and Connector Location (Bottom Side) .........6
1.6 AIMB-205 Board Diagram.........................................................................7
Figure 1.3 AIMB-205 Board 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 1.3: CMOS1.......................................................................8
1.8.3 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBUS/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1) ....8
Table 1.4: Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBUS/Speaker Pin Header
(JFP1).........................................................................8
1.8.4 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2).....................9
Table 1.5: Power LED and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2)...9
1.8.5 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep (JWDT1+JOBS1)..........9
Table 1.6: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep
(JWDT1+JOBS1)........................................................9
1.8.6 ATX/AT Mode Selection (PSON1)................................................9
Table 1.7: ATX/AT Mode Selection (PSON1)..............................9
1.8.7 LVDS/eDP Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1)...........................10
Table 1.8: LVDS/eDP Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1) ........10
1.8.8 COM1 RI# Pin RI#/5V/12V Select (JSETCOM1_V1) .................10
Table 1.9: COM1 RI# Pin RI#/5V/12V Select (JSETCOM1_V1)10
1.9 System Memory ......................................................................................10
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures..............................................................11
1.11 Cache Memory........................................................................................11
1.12 Processor Installation..............................................................................11
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................13
2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................14
2.2 USB Ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34/USB56/USB78/USB910).......14
Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicator....................................................14
2.3 VGA + DVI-D Connector (VGA1 + DVI1)................................................15
2.4 Serial Ports (COM1~COM8) ...................................................................15
2.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)....................................16
2.6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)..........................................................16
2.7 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1/2)....................................................17
2.8 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBUS/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1) & Power

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LED and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2).......................................... 17
2.8.1 ATX soft power switch (JFP1/PWR_SW) ................................... 17
2.8.2 Reset (JFP1/RESET).................................................................. 18
2.8.3 HDD LED (JFP1/HDDLED) ........................................................ 18
2.8.4 External speaker (JFP1/SPEAKER)........................................... 18
2.8.5 Power LED and keyboard lock connector(JFP2/PWR_LED & KEY
LOCK)......................................................................................... 18
Table 2.2: ATX power supply LED status (No support for AT pow-
er)............................................................................. 18
2.9 Display Port Connector (DP1)................................................................. 19
2.10 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector (ATX12V1) & ATX Power Supply
Connector (ATXPWR1)........................................................................... 19
2.11 SATA Signal Connector (SATA1 ~ SATA2)............................................ 20
2.12 HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO1, FPAUD1) .................................... 20
2.13 PCI-E x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1) .................................................................. 21
2.14 LVDS Panel Connector (LVDS1)............................................................ 21
2.15 LVDS/eDP Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1).......................... 22
2.16 Embedded Display Port Connector (EDP1), BOM optional.................... 23
2.17 MINIPCIE and mSATA Connector (MINIPCIE1)..................................... 23
2.18 NGFF M.2 B-Key connector for 2242 module (M.2_2)........................... 24
2.19 HD Digital Audio Interface (SPDIF1)....................................................... 24
2.20 Audio Amplifier Output Connector (AMP1)............................................. 25
2.21 General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1).............................................. 25
2.22 SPI BIOS Flash Socket (SPI1)................................................................ 26
2.23 SPI Programming Pin Header (SPI_CN1).............................................. 26
2.24 Low Pin Count Header (LPC1) ............................................................... 27
2.25 Case-Open Detect Connector (JCASE1)................................................ 27
2.26 Battery Holder (BAT1)............................................................................. 28
2.27 CPU Socket (CPU1) ............................................................................... 28
2.28 DDR4 SO-DIMM Socket (DIMMA1, DIMMB1)........................................ 29
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation.................................31
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 32
3.2 BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 32
3.2.1 Main Menu.................................................................................. 33
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features........................................................... 34
3.2.3 Chipset Configuration Setting..................................................... 74
3.2.4 Security....................................................................................... 93
3.2.5 Boot ............................................................................................ 95
3.2.6 Save and Exit Configuration....................................................... 96
Chapter 4 Software Introduction & Service ..... 99
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................... 100
4.2 Value-Added Software Services........................................................... 100
4.2.1 Software API............................................................................. 100
4.2.2 Software Utility.......................................................................... 102
Chapter 5 Chipset Software Installation Utility....
103
5.1 Before You Begin.................................................................................. 104
5.2 Introduction........................................................................................... 104
Chapter 6 USB Setup .......................................105