Advantech AIMB-208 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-208
Mini-ITX Motherboard
12th/13th Gen Intel® Core™
Processor, LGA1700
(Codename: Alder Lake-S/
Raptor Lake-S)

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2023
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
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Ltd. The 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 that may result from its use.
Acknowledgments
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 to be 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. 2006020801 Edition 2
Printed in China October 2023

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A Message to the Customer
Advantech Customer Services
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ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of indus-
trial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the labo-
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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.
Please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the infor-
mation 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.
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 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.
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
i9-13900 65W Raptor Lake 8P+16E/32T SRMB6
i9-13900E 65W Raptor Lake 8P+16E/32T SRMG2
i9-13900TE 35W Raptor Lake 8P+16E/32T SRMG1
i7-13700 65W Raptor Lake 8P+8E/24T SRMBA
i7-13700E 65W Raptor Lake 8P+8E/24T SRMG3
i7-13700TE 35W Raptor Lake 8P+8E/24T SRMG4
i5-13500 65W Raptor Lake 6P+8E/20T SRMBM
i5-13500E 65W Raptor Lake 6P+8E/20T SRMFW
i5-13500TE 35W Raptor Lake 6P+8E/20T SRMFZ
i5-13400 65W Raptor Lake 6P+4E/16T SRMBF
i5-13400E 65W Raptor Lake 6P+4E/16T SRMG5
i3-13100 60W Raptor Lake 4P+0E/8T SRMBU
i3-13100E 60W Raptor Lake 4P+0E/8T SRMFR
i3-13100TE 35W Raptor Lake 4P+0E/8T SRMFT
i9-12900 65W Alder Lake 8P+8E/24T SRL4K
i9-12900E 65W Alder Lake 8P+8E/24T SRL6B
i9-12900TE 35W Alder Lake 8P+8E/24T SRL6C
i7-12700 65W Alder Lake 4P+8E/20T SRL4Q
i7-12700E 65W Alder Lake 8P+8E/24T SRL6D
i7-12700TE 35W Alder Lake 8P+8E/24T SRL6E
i5-12500 65W Alder Lake 6P+6E/12T SRL5V
i5-12500E 65W Alder Lake 6P+6E/12T SRL6W
i5-12500TE 35W Alder Lake 6P+6E/12T SRL6V
i5-12400 65W Alder Lake 6P+6E/12T SRL5Y
i3-12100 60W Alder Lake 4P+4E/8T SRL62
i3-12100E 60W Alder Lake 4P+4E/8T SRL6U
i3-12100TE 35W Alder Lake 4P+4E/8T SRL6T
G7400E 46W Alder Lake 2P+2E/4T SRL6R
G7400TE 35W Alder Lake 2P+2E/4T SRL6S
G6900E 46W Alder Lake 2P+2E/4T SRL6Q
G6900TE 35W Alder Lake 2P+2E/2T SRL6P

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Memory Compatibility
Storage Compatibility
SATA SSD
M.2 Compatibility
Category Speed Capacity Vendor Module_P/N Chip_P/N ADVANTECH P/N
DDR4 3200 32GB Advantech AQD-SD4U32GN32-
SB
SEC019 K4AAG08
5WABCWE
AQD-SD4U32GN32-
SB
DDR4 3200 32GB Advantech SQR-
SD4N32G3K2SNAB
SEC146 K4AAG08
5WABCWE
SQR-
SD4N32G3K2SNAB
DDR4 3200 16GB Advantech SQR-
SD4N16G3K2SNCB
SEC001 K4A8G08
5WCBCWE
SQR-
SD4N16G3K2SNCB
DDR4 2666 16GB Advantech AQD-SD4U16N26-SE SEC 928 K4A8G08
5WC BCTD AQD-SD4U16N26-SE
DDR4 2133 8GB Advantech AQD-SD4U8GN21-
SG
SEC 552 BCPB
K4A4G085WD
AQD-SD4U8GN21-
SG
DDR4 3200 8GB Advantech AQD-SD4U8GN32-
SE
SEC001 K4A8G08
5WCBCWE
AQD-SD4U8GN32-
SE
DDR4 2666 8GB Advantech SQR-
SD4N8G2K6SNBCB
SEC 837 K4A8G08
5WC BCTD
SQR-
SD4N8G2K6SNBCB
DDR4 3200 4GB Advantech SQR-
SD4N4G2K6SNEFB
SEC225 K4A8G16
5WCBCWE
SQR-
SD4N4G3K2SNPCB
DDR4 2400 4GB Advantech SQR-
SD4N4G2K4SNEFB
SEC007 K4A4G08
5WFBCTD
SQR-
SD4N4G2K4SNEFB
Interface Category Capacity Vendor Model ADVANTECH P/N Bandwidth
Performance
SATA 2.5" SSD 7680GB Advantech SQF-S25VF-7K6GCSCC SQF-S25VF-
7K6GCSCC SATA III
SATA 2.5" SSD 1920GB Advantech SQF-S25ZF-1K9GCSCE SQF-S25ZF-
1K9GCSCE SATA III
SATA 2.5" SSD 512GB Advantech MTFDDAK512TDL-
1AW1ZABYY
96FD25-ST512G-
M13 SATA III
SATA 2.5" SSD 256GB Advantech AMF-S25M2-256G-MAC AMF-S25M2-256G-
MAC SATA III
Dimension Interface Bandwidth
Performance Category Vendor Model ADVANTECH P/N
2230 M.2 A+E Key PCIe / USB Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Advantech EWM-W192M201E EWM-W192M201E
2230 M.2 A+E Key PCIe / USB Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Advantech AIW-163BR AIW-163BR
2230 M.2 A+E Key PCIe / USB Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Advantech EWM-W165M203E EWM-W165M203E
2230 M.2 A+E Key PCIe / USB Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Advantech EWM-W159M201E EWM-W159M201E
2230 M.2 A+E Key SATA III NVMe PCIe SSD Advantech SQF-CM3V1-512G-
EDC
SQF-CM3V1-512G-
EDC
2242 M.2 B+M Key SATA III SSD Advantech SQF-SM4Z2-
128GCSBE
SQF-SM4Z2-
128GCSBE
2242 M.2 B+M Key SATA III SSD Advantech SQF-SM4Z2-
128GCSBC
SQF-SM4Z2-
128GCSBC
2242 M.2 M Key PCIe NVMe PCIe SSD Advantech SQF-C4MV4-2TD-
EDC
SQF-C4MV4-2TD-
EDC

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Ordering Information
* ( ) supported by BOM options
Initial Inspection
Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 x SATA HDD cable
1 x 1-to-1 serial port cable, 50 cm
1 x I/O port bracket
1 x Startup Manual for AIMB-208
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-208 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-208, 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........................................................................................ 2
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 .......................................................................... 3
Table 1.1: I/O Connectors ........................................................... 3
Table 1.2: Box Header................................................................. 4
Table 1.3: Pin Headers................................................................ 4
Table 1.4: Jumper Setting 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-208 Board Diagram ......................................................................... 6
Figure 1.3 AIMB-208 Board Diagram .......................................... 6
1.7 Safety Precautions.................................................................................... 7
1.8 Jumper Settings ........................................................................................ 7
1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers...................................................................... 7
1.8.2 EDP Panel / LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1_LVDS1)..... 8
Table 1.5: JEDP1_LVDS1 ........................................................... 8
1.8.3 PWRBTN# / RESET# / HDD LED / Internal Buzzer / External
Speaker Header (JFP1) ................................................................ 8
Table 1.6: JFP1 ........................................................................... 8
1.8.4 COM1_RI# Pin RI# / 5V / 12V Selection (JSETCOM1_V1).......... 9
Table 1.7: JSETCOM1_V1 .......................................................... 9
1.8.5 AT/ATX Mode Selection and COMS Mode Selection
(PSON1+JCMOS1)....................................................................... 9
Table 1.8: PSON1+JCMOS1....................................................... 9
1.9 System Memory ........................................................................................ 9
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures.............................................................. 10
1.11 Cache Memory........................................................................................ 10
Table 1.9: Cache Memory ......................................................... 10
1.12 Processor Installation.............................................................................. 10
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................11
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 12
2.2 I/O Connector.......................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 DisplayPort Dual Port Stack-Up Connector (DP1_DP2)............. 12
Table 2.1: DisplayPort Dual Port Stack-Up Connector (DP1_DP2)
12
2.2.2 RJ-45 + USB 3.2 Stack Connector (LAN1_USB12) ................... 13
Table 2.2: LAN1_USB12 ........................................................... 13
2.2.3 RJ-45 + USB 3.2 Stack Connector (LAN2_USB34) ................... 13
Table 2.3: LAN2_USB34 ........................................................... 13
2.2.4 USB 2.0 Stack Connector * 4 Ports (USB5678) ......................... 14
Table 2.4: USB5678 .................................................................. 14
2.2.5 HD Audio Interface (Analog) (AUDIO1) ...................................... 15

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Table 2.5: AUDIO1 .................................................................... 15
2.2.6 PCI-Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) ............................................ 15
Table 2.6: PCIEX16_1............................................................... 15
2.2.7 M.2 M-Key Connector (M2M1) ................................................... 17
Table 2.7: M2M1 ....................................................................... 17
2.2.8 M.2 E-Key Connector (M2E1)..................................................... 18
Table 2.8: M2E1 ........................................................................ 18
2.2.9 Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA1) ................................... 19
Table 2.9: SATA1 ...................................................................... 19
2.2.10 Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA2) ................................... 20
Table 2.10:SATA2 ...................................................................... 20
2.2.11 DDR4 SODIMM Socket A1 (DIMMA1) ....................................... 20
2.2.12 DDR4 SODIMM Socket B1 (DIMMB1) ....................................... 20
2.3 Box Header ............................................................................................. 21
2.3.1 EDP Connector / LVDS Connector (EDP1_LVD1) ..................... 21
Table 2.11:LVDS1 ...................................................................... 21
Table 2.12:EDP1 ........................................................................ 22
2.3.2 USB 2.0 Front Panel Header (USB0914) ................................... 22
Table 2.13:USB0914 .................................................................. 22
2.3.3 COM1 Connector (COM1) .......................................................... 23
Table 2.14:COM1 ....................................................................... 23
2.3.4 COM2 Connector (COM2) .......................................................... 23
Table 2.15:COM2 ....................................................................... 23
2.3.5 COM3 Connector (COM3) .......................................................... 23
Table 2.16:COM3 ....................................................................... 23
2.3.6 COM4 Connector (COM4) .......................................................... 24
Table 2.17:COM4 ....................................................................... 24
2.3.7 COM5 Connector (COM5) .......................................................... 24
Table 2.18:COM5 ....................................................................... 24
2.3.8 COM6 Connector (COM6) .......................................................... 24
Table 2.19:COM6 ....................................................................... 24
2.3.9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector (EATXPWR1) ............................. 25
Table 2.20:EATXPWR1.............................................................. 25
2.3.10 EDP / LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1)........... 25
Table 2.21:INV1 ......................................................................... 25
2.3.11 ATX 8-Pin Main Power Connector (ATX12V1)........................... 26
Table 2.22:ATX12V1 .................................................................. 26
2.4 Pin Header .............................................................................................. 26
2.4.1 HDMI Connector (HDMI1) .......................................................... 26
Table 2.23:HDMI1 ...................................................................... 26
2.4.2 Power LED Pin Header (JFP2)................................................... 27
Table 2.24:JFP2 ......................................................................... 27
2.4.3 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (AMP1)................................ 27
Table 2.25:AMP1........................................................................ 27
2.4.4 SPI BIOS Flash Socket1 (SPI1) ................................................. 27
Table 2.26:SPI1.......................................................................... 27
2.4.5 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ............................................... 28
Table 2.27:JCASE1.................................................................... 28
2.4.6 8-Bit General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1) ......................... 28
Table 2.28:GPIO1 ...................................................................... 28
2.4.7 CMOS Battery Connector (BAT1)............................................... 28
Table 2.29:BAT1 ........................................................................ 28
2.4.8 CPU FAN Connector (CPUFAN1) .............................................. 29
Table 2.30:CPUFAN1................................................................. 29
2.4.9 System Fan #1 Connector (SYSFAN1) ...................................... 29
Table 2.31:SYSFAN1 ................................................................. 29
2.4.10 System Fan #2 Connector (SYSFAN2) ...................................... 29
Table 2.32:SYSFAN2 ................................................................. 29
2.4.11 Programming Header (JSMB1) .................................................. 30
Table 2.33:JSMB1...................................................................... 30

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2.4.12 LED Port 80 Connector (LED_P80)............................................ 30
Table 2.34:LED_P80 .................................................................. 30
2.5 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................... 31
2.5.1 COM1_RI# Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM1_V1) .................. 31
Table 2.35:JSETCOM1_V1 ........................................................ 31
2.5.2 EDP Panel / LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1_LVDS1)... 31
Table 2.36:JEDP1_LVDS1 ......................................................... 31
Table 2.37:EDP Panel / LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1_L-
VDS1) ....................................................................... 31
2.5.3 PWRBTN# / RESET# /HDD LED / Internal Buzzer / External
Speaker Header (JFP1) .............................................................. 32
Table 2.38:JFP1 ......................................................................... 32
2.5.4 AT/ATX Mode Selection and CMOS Mode Selection
(PSON1+JCOMS1)..................................................................... 32
Table 2.39:PSON1+JCOMS1..................................................... 32
Table 2.40:AT / ATX Mode Selection and COMS Mode Selection
(PSON1+JCMOS1) .................................................. 32
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation..................................33
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 34
3.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 34
3.2.1 Main Menu .................................................................................. 35
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 36
3.2.3 Chipset Configuration Setting ..................................................... 62
3.2.4 Security ....................................................................................... 75
3.2.5 Boot Settings............................................................................... 76
3.2.6 Save and Exit Configuration ....................................................... 76
Chapter 4 Software Introduction & Service ......77
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 78
4.2 Value-Added Software Services ............................................................. 78
4.2.1 Software API ............................................................................... 78
4.2.2 Software Utility ............................................................................ 80
Chapter 5 Chipset Software Installation Utility 81
5.1 Before You Begin.................................................................................... 82
5.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 82
Chapter 6 LAN Configuration.............................83
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 84
6.2 Features .................................................................................................. 84
6.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 84
6.4 Windows® 10 Driver Setup (Intel i219V &Intel i226V) ............................ 84

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Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
AIMB-208 is designed with the Intel® H610E PCH for industrial applications that
require both performance computing and enhanced power management capabilities.
The motherboard supports Intel® desktop Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® pro-
cessors with up to 36 MB L3 cache and 2 DDR4 3200 MT/s SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB.
There is rich I/O connectivity with 6 serial ports, 10 x USB, 2 x GbE LAN, 2 x SATA III,
and 1 x PCIe x16 Gen4.
1.2 Features
I/O expansion: 6 x serial ports, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1, and 6 x USB 2.0, 2 x SATA
III, 1 x M.2 M-Key, 1 x M.2 E-Key, 2 x GbE LAN, and 1 x PCIe x16 Gen4.
Standard Mini-ITX form factor with industrial features: The AIMB-208 is a
full-featured Mini-ITX motherboard with balanced expandability and perfor-
mance.
Wide selection of storage devices: SATA HDD, M.2 (M-Key and E-Key), cus-
tomers benefit from the flexibility of using the most suitable storage device for
the capacity they need.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
CPU: Supports Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 LGA1700 CPU (up to 65W)
BIOS: AMI EFI 256 Mbit SPI BIOS
System chipset: Intel® H610E
Storage interface:
2 x on-board Serial ATA3 connectors with a data transmission rate of up to
6.0 GB/s, supporting Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) technology. 1 x
M.2 (M-Key), supporting PCIe x4 (NVMe).
1.3.2 Memory
RAM: 2 x 260-pin SODIMM sockets, supporting dual-channel DDR4 3200 MT/s
SODIMM, up to 64GB Max.
1.3.3 Input/Output
Serial ports: 6 x serial ports, supporting RS-232. COM2 supports RS-232/422/
485 (optional).
USB ports: Supports up to 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 and 6 x USB 2.0.
GPIO connector: 8-bit general purpose Input/Output.
1.3.4 Graphics
Controller: Intel® HD graphics 770
eDP: Supports max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz.
DP: Supports max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz.
HDMI: Supports max. resolution 3840 × 2160 @ 30Hz.
LVDS (default): Supports 1 LVDS maximum resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60
Hz (eDP co-design with LVDS)

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port(s)
Controller:
–GbE LAN1: Intel i219V
–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), depends on CPU speed and
cooler solution
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)
Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage: 12V ATX
Power consumption:
Boost 82.2W; Typical 60W (configuration: Intel® Core™ i9-13900E 5.2 GHz,
2pcs 32 GB DDR4 3200 MT/s SODIMM)
Board size: 170 mm x 170 mm (6.69" x 6.69")
Board weight: 0.4144 kg
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the AIMB-208 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
your 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: I/O Connectors
Description Part Reference
1 DisplayPort Dual port stack up Connector (DP1_DP2) DP1_DP2
2RJ-45 + USB 3.2 stack connector (LAN1_USB12) LAN1_USB12
3RJ-45 + USB 3.2 stack connector (LAN2_USB34) LAN2_USB34
4USB 2.0 stack connector * 4 ports (USB5678) USB5678
5 HD Audio Interface (Analog) (AUDIO1) AUDIO1
6 PCI-Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) PCIEX16_1
7 M.2 M-Key Connector (M2M1) M2M1
8 M.2 E-Key Connector (M2E1) M2E1
9 Serial ATA interface Connector (SATA1) SATA1
10 Serial ATA interface Connector (SATA2) SATA2
11 DDR4 SODIMM Socket A1 (DIMMA1) DIMMA1
12 DDR4 SODIMM Socket B1 (DIMMB1) DIMMB1

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Table 1.2: Box Header
Description Part Reference
1 EDP Connector / LVDS Connector (EDP1_LVD1) EDP1_LVD1
2 USB 2.0 Front panel Header (USB0914) USB0914
3 COM1 connector(COM1) COM1
4 COM2 connector(COM2) COM2
5 COM3 connector(COM3) COM3
6 COM4 connector(COM4) COM4
7 COM5 connector(COM5) COM5
8 COM6 connector(COM6) COM6
9 ATX 20pin power connector (EATXPWR1) EATXPWR1
10 EDP / LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1) INV1
11 ATX 8 Pin main power connector (ATX12V1) ATX12V1
Table 1.3: Pin Headers
Description Part Reference
1 HDMI Connector (HDMI1) HDMI1
2 Power LED pin header (JFP2) JFP2
3 Audio amplifier output pin header (AMP1) AMP1
4 SPI BIOS flash socket1 (SPI1) SPI1
5 Case Open connector (JCASE1) JCASE1
6 8-bits General Purpose I/O pin header (GPIO1) GPIO1
7 CMOS battery Connector (BAT1) BAT1
8 CPU FAN connector (CPUFAN1) CPUFAN1
9 System Fan #1 Connector (SYSFAN1) SYSFAN1
10 System Fan #2 Connector (SYSFAN2) SYSFAN2
11 Programming Header (JSMB1) JSMB1
12 LED port 80 connector (LED_P80) LED_P80
Table 1.4: Jumper Setting List:
Description Part Reference
1 EDP panel / LVDS panel voltage selection JEDP1_LVDS1
2
PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED / Serial bus from HW
monitor
IC / internal buzzer / external speaker header
JFP1
3 COM1_RI# selection pin header JSETCOM1_V1
4 AT / ATX mode selection and COMS mode selection PSON1+JCOMS1

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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector
Locations
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations (Top Side)

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Figure 1.2 Jumper and Connector Locations (Bottom Side)
1.6 AIMB-208 Board Diagram
Figure 1.3 AIMB-208 Board Diagram
12th/13th Gen
Intel® Core™
Processor,
LGA1700
LVDS/eDP (option) DDR4 SO-DIMM, non ECC
Channel A
PCH H610E
eDP
DDR4 max. 3200 MT/s
M.2 (M-key) storage
2242
SATA III
PCIe x4 Gen3
M.2 (E-key) wi
2230
1 x RS-232/422/485
5 x RS-232,
WDT, GPIO 8-bit
USB 2.0 (option)
PCIe x1 Gen3
DDR4 SO-DIMM, non ECC
Channel B
TPM2.0 SLB9672 /
Nuvoton 760 (colay)
DDR4 max. 3200 MT/s
PCIe x16 Gen4 Slot
LAN1
PCIe x16 Gen4
BIOS 256Mb
SPI
HDMI 1.4b HDMI 1.4b
DP++ DP1.4
DP++ DP1.4
DMI
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1x1 USB 3.2 Gen1x1
4 x USB 2.0 USB 2.0
2 x USB 2.0 pin header
(1 port colay E-key) USB 2.0
SATA III (port 1) SATA III
SATA III (port 2) SATA III
Line in/Line out/Mic in ALC888S
AMP connector
i219V
CH7513
GbE
LAN2i226V
SIO NCT6126D
PCIe
eSPI

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1.7 Safety Precautions
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.
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 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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1.8.2 EDP Panel / LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1_LVDS1)
The AIMB-208 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 PWRBTN# / RESET# / HDD LED / Internal Buzzer / External
Speaker Header (JFP1)
Table 1.5: JEDP1_LVDS1
Function Jumper Setting
Jumper position for 5V
Jumper position for 3.3V (Default)
Jumper position for 12V
Table 1.6: JFP1
Function Jumper Setting
Internal Buzzer
(Default)

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1.8.4 COM1_RI# Pin RI# / 5V / 12V Selection (JSETCOM1_V1)
1.8.5 AT/ATX Mode Selection and COMS Mode Selection
(PSON1+JCMOS1)
1.9 System Memory
AIMB-208 has two sockets for a 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM. These sockets use a 1.2 V
unbuffered double data rate synchronous DRAM (DDR SDRAM). DRAM is available
in capacities of 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. The sockets can take any combination
with SODIMMs of any size, giving a total memory size between 4GB, 8GB, 16GB,
and up to max 64GB. AIMB-208 does NOT support error-checking and correction
(ECC).
Table 1.7: JSETCOM1_V1
Function Jumper Setting
Jumper position for RI# (Default)
Jumper position for +5V
Jumper position for 12V
Table 1.8: PSON1+JCMOS1
Function Jumper Setting
ATX mode (3-5) (Default)
Keep CMOS Data (2-4) (Default)
AT mode (1-3)
Clear CMOS Data (4-6)

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1.10 Memory Installation Procedures
To install SODIMMs, first make sure the two handles of the SODIMM socket are in
the “open” position, i.e., the handles lean outward. Slowly slide the SODIMM module
along the plastic guides on both ends of the socket. Then firmly but gently (avoid
pushing down too hard) press the SODIMM module well down into the socket, until
you hear a click when the two handles have automatically locked the memory module
into the correct position of the SODIMM socket. To remove the memory module, just
push both handles outward, and the memory module will be ejected by the mecha-
nism.
1.11 Cache Memory
The AIMB-208 supports a CPU with one of the following built-in full-speed last level
caches:
The built-in second-level cache in the processor yields much higher performance
than conventional external cache memory.
1.12 Processor Installation
The AIMB-208 is designed to support 13th Gen Intel® LGA1700, Core™ i9 / Core™
i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processors.
Table 1.9: Cache Memory
Processor Number Cache
i9-13900/ i9-13900E/ i9-13900TE 36 MB Intel® Smart Cache
i7-13700/ i7-13700E/ i7-13700TE 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache
i5-13500/ i5-13500E/ i5-13500TE 24 MB Intel® Smart Cache
i5-13400/ i5-13400E 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache
i3-13100/ i3-13100E/ i3-13100TE 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache
i9-12900/ i9-12900E/ i9-12900TE 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache
i7-12700/ i7-12700E/ i7-12700TE 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache
i5-12500/ i5-12500E/ i5-12500TE/ i5-12400 18 MB Intel® Smart Cache
i3-12100/ i3-12100E/ i3-12100TE 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache
G7400E/ G7400TE 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
G6900E/ G6900TE 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache