Advantech AIMB-217 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-217
AIMB-217 Intel® Pentium N4200
& Celeron N3350 & Atom x7-
E3950 Mini-ITX HDMI/DP (or
LVDS)/VGA (or eDP), 6 COM, and
Dual LAN, 8 USB, 1 MiniPCIe and
1 M.2 E key, PCIe x1

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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 improve 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 prior written permission from Advantech Co., 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, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel®Pentium/Celeron/Atom N4200/N3350/x7-E3950 is trademark of Intel Corpora-
tion
Nuvoton is a trademark of Nuvoton Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Part No. 2006B21710 Edition 1
Printed in China July 2017

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Message to the Customer
Advantech Customer Services
Every Advantech product is built with the most exact specifications to ensure reliable
performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environ-
ments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for a laboratory or fac-
tory floor, be assured that your product can provide the reliability and ease of
operation for which the name Advantech is renowned.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. A guide to Advantech’s customer services is
provided below. To ensure that you receive the full benefit of our services, please fol-
low the instructions below.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. Should you
encounter any technical difficulties, we are available to provide assistance. Answers
to the most frequently asked questions are provided in the product documentation.
These answers are typically a lot more detailed than the ones provided over the
phone.
So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all rele-
vant information or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close
to hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to provide the sup-
port required for you to experience the most from your Advantech products. Most of
the problems reported are minor and can be easily solved over the phone.
In addition, free technical support from Advantech engineers is available every busi-
ness day. We are always willing to give advice on application requirements or specific
information regarding 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 regulations:
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 Regulations. These limits are designed to
provide 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 users are required to correct the interference at their own expense. The user is
advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance would void compliance with the FCC regulations
and, therefore, the user’s authorization to operate the equipment.
Caution! There is a risk of a new battery exploding if 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 manufac-
turer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

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Memory Compatibility
Ordering Information
*()isnotpopulatedwhenMP
Category Speed Capacity Chip_Vendor Chip_PN ADVANTECH P/N Result
DDR3L 1600 2GB Advantech SEC 310 XYK0
K4B2G084GD AQD-SD3L2GN16-SQ PASS
DDR3L 1600 4GB Advantech SEC 407 XYK0
K4B4G0846B AQD-SD3L4GN16-SGDDIE NEW PASS
DDR3L 1600 4GB ATP 4JE77 D9QBJ N/A PASS
DDR3L 1600 4GB Advantech SEC 546 BYNA
K4B2G0846Q AQD-SD3L4GN16-SQ PASS
DDR3L 1333 2GB Transcend SEC 234 HYK0
K4B2G0846D N/A PASS
DDR3L 1333 4GB Apacer 4JE77 D9QBJ 96SD3L-4G1333NN-AP PASS
DDR3L 1600 4GB Kingston Kingston KVR16LS11/4 PASS
DDR3L 1600 1GB Advantech SK hynix AQD-SD3L1GN16-HC PASS
DDR3L 1333 4GB Apacer Micron 78.B2GCY.AT00C PASS
DDR3L 1600 4GB Kingston KVR16LS11/4 D5128EC4BPGGBU PASS
DDR3L 1600 8GB Advantech SQR-SD3I-
8G1600SNL SEC 422 BYK0 K4B4G0846D PASS
DDR3L 1600 8GB ADATA Micron ADDS1600W8G11-BMIE PASS
P/N CPU Memory DPor
LVDS HDMI 1.4 VGA/ eDP GbE LAN COM SATA III USB3.0 /2.0 MiniPCIe M.2E key TPM AMP PCIe x1 Thermal solution Operating temperature
AIMB-217D-
S6A1E N4200 2 1 1 1 / (1) 2 6 2 4/4 1 x F/S 1 (1) (2 x 6W) 1 Passive 0~60°C
AIMB-217N-
S6A1E N3350 2 1 1 1 / (1) 2 6 2 4/4 1 x F/S 1 (1) (2 x
6W) 1 Passive 0~60°C
AIMB-217Z-
S6A1E x7- E3950 2111/(1)2624/41xF/S1(1)
(2 x
6W) 1 Passive -20~70°C

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants the original purchaser that 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 at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-war-
ranty repairs, users will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, ser-
vice time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe your product is defective, please follow the steps listed below.
1. Collect all 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 encountered when the
problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any relevant 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 proof of the purchase date (such as a photocopy of your sales
receipt) in a shippable container. Products returned without a proof of purchase
date are not eligible for our warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and ship the prod-
uct prepaid to your dealer.

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Initial Inspection
Before installing the motherboard, please ensure that the following items are
included in your shipment:
1x AIMB-217 Intel® Pentium N4200 & Celeron N3350 & Atom x7-E3950 Mini-
ITX motherboard
1 x SATA HDD cable
1 x SATA power cable
1 x Serial port cable (1 to 4), for AIMB-217D/N/Z SKU
2 x Serial port cable (1 to 1)
1 x I/O port bracket
1 x startup manual
1 x warranty card
1 x on-board CPU heat sink
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. All AIMB-217 devices are mechanically and electrically
inspected before shipment. Thus, your product should be free of marks and
scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. While unpacking AIMB-217,
check the product for signs of shipping damage (for example, a damaged box,
scratches, dents, etc.). If the device is damaged or fails to meet the specifications,
notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately. Please
also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection
by the carrier. After this inspection, we will make arrangements 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.........................................................................................3
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 / Header List..............................................4
1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations......................................5
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations...............................5
Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors ...........................................................6
1.6 AIMB-217 Board Diagram.........................................................................6
Figure 1.3 AIMB-217 Board Diagram ..........................................6
1.7 Safety Precautions....................................................................................7
1.8 Jumper Options.........................................................................................7
1.8.1 Setting Jumpers............................................................................7
1.8.2 CMOS Mode Selection (JCMOS1) ...............................................8
Table 1.2: CMOS Mode Selection (JCMOS1).............................8
1.8.3 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)..................8
Table 1.3: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)8
Table 1.4: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)9
1.8.4 LVDS/eDP Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1/JLVDS2), eDP is
BOM optional................................................................................9
Table 1.5: LVDS/eDP panel voltage selection (JLVDS1/JLVDS2)
9
1.8.5 PSON1: ATX and AT Mode Selector............................................9
Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX and AT Mode Selector..........................9
1.8.6 JWDT1 + JOBS1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep .......10
Table 1.7: JWDT1 + JOBS1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS
Beep.........................................................................10
1.8.7 Case Open Pin Header Selection (JCASEOP_SW1).................10
Table 1.8: Case Open Pin Header Selection (JCASEOP_SW1)...
10
1.8.8 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1)....10
Table 1.9: Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker Pin Header
(JFP1).......................................................................10
1.8.9 JEIDA/VESA Selection (JLVDS_VCON1) ..................................11
Table 1.10:JEIDA/VESA Selection (JLVDS_VCON1)................11
1.8.10 COM6 5V/12V selection (JSETCOM6_V1).................................11
Table 1.11:COM6 5V/12V selection (JSETCOM6_V1) ..............11
1.8.11 Power LED and PS2 keyboard control (JFP2)............................12
Table 1.12:Power LED and PS2 keyboard control (JFP2).........12
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................13
2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................14
2.2 LAN and USB Ports (LAN1/2, USB0102/USB0304/USB0506/USB0708/
USB0910/USB1112, USB0910 & USB1112 is BOM optional)................14
Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicators..................................................14

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2.3 VGA Connector (VGA1).......................................................................... 15
2.4 Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM6)................................................................. 15
2.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1).................................... 16
2.6 Display Port Connector (DP1)................................................................. 16
2.7 HDMI connector (HDMI1) ....................................................................... 17
2.8 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1) ...................................................... 17
2.9 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1).............................................................. 18
2.9.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/PWR_SW).................................. 18
2.9.2 Reset (JFP1/RESET).................................................................. 18
2.9.3 HDD LED (JFP1/HDDLED) ........................................................ 18
2.9.4 External Speaker (JFP1/SPEAKER) .......................................... 18
2.9.5 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP2/PWR_LED and
KEY LOCK)................................................................................. 19
Table 2.2: ATX Power Supply LED Status (AT power not support-
ed)............................................................................ 19
2.10 Line-Out Connector (AUDIO1)................................................................ 19
2.11 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1/2).............................................................. 20
2.12 PCI-Express x1 Slot (PCIEX1_1)............................................................ 20
2.13 Front Panel Audio Connector (FP_AUDIO1) .......................................... 21
2.14 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1).................................................. 21
2.15 SPI Flash Connector(SPI_CN1) ............................................................. 22
2.16 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1).................................. 22
2.17 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ...................................................................... 23
2.18 General Purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1)............................................... 24
2.19 CMOS Battery Wafer Box (BAT1)........................................................... 24
2.20 SPI BIOS Socket (BIOS1_1)................................................................... 25
2.21 HD Digital Audio Interface (SPDIF_OUT1)............................................. 25
2.22 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (JAMP1) (BOM Optional)................ 26
2.23 ATX Power Supply (5VSB) Connector (ATX_5VSB1)............................ 26
2.24 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1/2).............................................. 27
2.25 Case Open Detect Connector (JCASE1)................................................ 27
2.26 DDR3L SODIMM Socket (DIMM1/2) ...................................................... 28
2.27 Mini-PCIe Connector (MINI-PCIE1)........................................................ 28
2.28 M.2 E key connector (M.2_1).................................................................. 29
2.29 CMOS Clear Jumper (JCMOS1)............................................................. 29
2.30 eDP Connector (eDP1), BOM optional................................................... 30
2.31 eDP Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV2), BOM optional............ 30
2.32 LAN12 LED (LANLED1).......................................................................... 31
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........................................................................................ 64
3.2.4 Security....................................................................................... 77
3.2.5 Boot ............................................................................................ 79
3.2.6 Save and Exit.............................................................................. 80
Chapter 4 Software and Service Introduction..81
4.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 82
4.2 Value-Added Software Services ............................................................. 82
4.2.1 Software API............................................................................... 82
4.2.2 Software Utility............................................................................ 84

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Chapter 5 Chipset Software Install Utility.........85
5.1 Before Installation ...................................................................................86
5.2 Introduction .............................................................................................86
Chapter 6 Graphics Setup..................................87
6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................88
6.2 Windows 10.............................................................................................88
Chapter 7 LAN Configuration.............................89
7.1 Introduction .............................................................................................90
7.2 Features..................................................................................................90
7.3 Installation...............................................................................................90
7.4 Windows 10 Driver Setup (Realtek 8111G) ............................................90
Appendix A Pin Assignments ...............................91
A.1 Pin Assignments .....................................................................................92
Table A.1: ATX_5VSB1 .............................................................92
Table A.2: EDP1........................................................................92
Table A.3: LVDS2......................................................................93
Table A.4: INV2..........................................................................93
Table A.5: LVDS1......................................................................94
Table A.6: JAMP1......................................................................95
Table A.7: FP_AUDIO1..............................................................96
Table A.8: INV1..........................................................................96
Table A.9: SPDIF_OUT1 ...........................................................97
Table A.10:COM1.......................................................................97
Table A.11:COM2.......................................................................98
Table A.12:USB0506..................................................................98
Table A.13:USB0708..................................................................99
Table A.14:COM3456.................................................................99
Table A.15:SATA_PWR1,SATA_PWR2...................................100
Table A.16:GPIO1.....................................................................101
Table A.17:SYSFAN1...............................................................101
Table A.18:JFP1.......................................................................102
Table A.19:KBMS1 ...................................................................102
Table A.20:USB0910................................................................103
Table A.21:USB1112................................................................103
Table A.22:JCASE1..................................................................104
Table A.23:BAT1.......................................................................104
Table A.24:ATX12V1................................................................104
Table A.25:PCIEX1_1...............................................................105
Table A.26:AUDIO1..................................................................106
Table A.27:HDMI1 ....................................................................106
Table A.28:DP1.........................................................................107
Table A.29:VGA1......................................................................108
Table A.30:DCIN1.....................................................................108
Table A.31:USB0102/USB0304................................................109
Table A.32:LAN12.....................................................................110
Table A.33:LANLED1................................................................ 111
Table A.34:SATA1/SATA2........................................................111
Table A.35:MINI-PCIE1 ............................................................112
Table A.36:M.2_1......................................................................113

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Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
The AIMB-217 with Intel Pentium N4200, Celeron N3350, and Atom x7-E3950 pro-
cessor is designed for industrial applications that require enhanced computing perfor-
mance and power management capabilities. The motherboard features an onboard
Intel® Pentium™ N4200 quad-core 1.1 GHz and Celeron N3350 dual-core 1.1 GHz
and Atom x7-E3950 quad-core 1.6 GHz with DDR3L 1866 MHz up to 8GB.
The AIMB-217 offers rich I/O connectivity with four USB 3.0 and eight USB 2.0 ports
(USB9/10/11/12 is BOM optional), as well as six COM ports integrated in a standard
170 x 170 mm form factor. The system also supports triple display for HDMI, VGA (or
eDP), DP++ (or LVDS). AIMB-217 also features numerous connectivity and expan-
sion options, including PCIe x1, 8-bit GPIO, two SATA III 6 GB/s connectors, an
optional TPM security feature, and one MiniPCIe (with mSATA support) and one M.2
(E key for 2230 type) expansion slots for easy integration. A dual Realtek chipset and
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port are also provided to deliver high-speed networking.
AIMB-217 is powered by the newest Intel® Pentium/Celeron/Atom processor, which
is built on 14nm process technology. The thermal design power rating for the Intel
N4200 quad-core/N3350 dual-core architecture is only 6 W, and that for Atom x7-
E3950 quad-core is 12 W, allowing additional power reductions, system compres-
sions, and performance improvements to be implemented in the future. All the fea-
tures described above are incorporated into a space-saving, power-efficient, and
cost-effective Mini-ITX form factor.
1.2 Features
Supports Intel® Pentium N4200, Celeron N3350, and Atom x7-E3950 proces-
sors
Two 204-pin SODIMM, up to 8 GB DDR3L 1866 MHz SDRAM
Supports 1 PCIe x1, and 1 MiniPCIe & 1 M.2 (E key) expansion ports, six serial
ports, 4 USB 3.0 & 8 USB 2.0 (USB9/10/11/12 is BOM optional), and two SATA
III ports
Lower total ownership costs with DC12V functionality; supports triple displays of
HDMI, VGA (or eDP), DP++ (or LVDS)
Onboard TPM 1.2/2.0 support (optional)
Supports a dual-channel 6 W amplifier (optional)
Supports embedded software APIs and utilities
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
CPU: Intel® Pentium N4200, Celeron N3350, and Atom x7-E3950 processors
BIOS: SPI 128-Mbit BIOS
SATA hard disk drive interface: Two onboard SATA connectors with a data
transmission rate of up to 6 Gb/s
Note! SATA2 support is only available when mSATA is not in use; SATA2 and
mSATA cannot be used concurrently.

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1.3.2 Memory
RAM: 2 x SO-DIMM DDR3L 1866 MHz up to 8 GB
1.3.3 Input/Output
PCI bus: One PCIe x1 slot, one full size MiniPCIe and one M.2 2230 (E sky)
socket
Serial ports: Six serial ports; COM3 comprises RS-232/422/485 and five RS-
232 serial ports
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Supports one standard PS/2 keyboard
and one standard PS/2 mouse (onboard six-pin wafer box)
USB port: Supports four USB 3.0 port with a transmission rate of up to 5Gbps
and eight USB 2.0 ports with transmission rates of up to 480 Mbps. (USB9/10/
11/12 is BOM optional)
GPIO connector: One 8-bit general purpose input/output
1.3.4 Graphics
Controller: Embedded Gen9
HDMI: Supports a display resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
DP++: Supports a display resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz;, colay LVDS
VGA: Supports a display resolution of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, colay eDP
LVDS: Supports up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, colay DP
eDP: Supports up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz, colay VGA and eDP is BOM
optional
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1 bus,
which provides a data transmission rate of 500 MB/s
Controller: LAN1: Realtek 8111G; LAN2: Realtek 8111G
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 the CPU)
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F)
Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage: +12 V
Power consumption:+12 V @ 1.87 A (Intel N4200 1.1 GHz processor/DDR3L
1866 MHz 4 GB x 2)
Board size: 170 x 170 mm (6.69 x 6.69")
Board weight: 0.365 kg
Note! AIMB-217 supports 1.35 V memory only. Users must install the memory
module on the DIMM1 socket first.
Note! PCIe x 1 support is only available when M.2 is not in use; M.2 and PCIe
x1 cannot be used concurrently.

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1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
The AIMB-217 motherboard is equipped with connectors for linking the board to
external devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. The board also features
several jumpers for configuring the system according to specific applications.
The function of each board jumper and connector is listed in the table below. The pro-
cedure for setting jumpers is explained in subsequent sections of this chapter.
Instructions for connecting external devices to the motherboard are provided in
Chapter 2.
Table 1.1: Connector / Header List
Description Part Reference
1 DC-IN adaptor connector DCIN1
2 Display Port connector DP1
3EDP panel POWER 3.3V/5V/12V SELECTION
(optional) JLVDS2
4 VGA connector VGA1
5 Serial ATA interface connector SATA2
6 Serial ATA interface connector SATA1
7 CMOS battery wafer box BAT1
8 USB3.0 stack connector USB0102 &USB0304
9 SPI BIOS socket BIOS1_1
10 COM1 box header COM1
11 Watchdog timer output and OBS beep JWDT1+JOBS1
12 RJ45(LAN1+LAN2) connector LAN12
13 HD Digital Audio Interface SPDIF_OUT1
14 HD Analog Audio Interface AUDIO1
15 Front HD Analog Audio Interface FP_AUDIO1
16 Audio amplifier output pin header (optional) JAMP1
17 PCI-Express x1 slot PCIEX1_1
18 LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin header JLVDS_VCON1
19 LVDS panel connector LVDS1
20 Dual port USB2.0 pin header USB0506
21 DDR3L SO-DIMM socket DIMM1, DIMM2
22 LVDS1 panel power 3.3V/5V/12V selection JLVDS1
23 COM6 RI# selection pin header JSETCOM6_V1
24 LVDS Backlight inverter power connector INV1
25 8-bits General Purpose I/O pin header GPIO1
26 COM3 ~ COM6 box header COM3456
27 AT/ATX Mode selection PSON1
28 ATX Power supply(5VSB) connector ATX_5VSB1
29 COM3 RS232,RS422,RS485 selection pin header JSETCOM3
30 SATA power connector SATA_PWR1
31 COM2 box header COM2
32 System fan connector SYSFAN1
33 Case open selection pin header JCASEOP_SW1
34 Case-Open Detect Connector JCASE1
35 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector KBMS1
36 MINIPCIE connector MINI-PCIE1

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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector
Locations
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations
37 M.2 E key connector M.2_1
38 Low pin count interface header LPC1
39 SPI Programming Pin Header SPI_CN1
40 CMOS Clear Jumper JCMOS1
41 SATA Power connector SATA_PWR2
42 Dual port USB2.0 pin header USB0708
43 Dual port USB2.0 pin header (optional) USB0910
44 Dual port USB2.0 pin header (optional) USB1112
45 eDP connector (optional) eDP1
46 Power LED and keyboard lock pin header JFP2
47 Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker pin header JFP1
48 eDP Backlight inverter power connector (optional) INV2
49 ATX 12V power supply connector ATX12V1
Table 1.1: Connector / Header List
VGA1 DCIN1USB0304
USB0102
HDMI1
DP1
LAN1/2
AUDIO1
FPAUDIO1
JAMP1
PCIEX1_1
SPDIF_OUT1
LANLED1
JLVDS_VCON1
LVDS1
JLVDS1
COM1
COM2
COM3/4/5/6
JCMOS1
JSETCOM6_V1
GPIO1
LANLED1
BAT1
JSETCOM3
JFP1
PSON1
JWDT1+JOBS1 LPC1
JFP2 INV1
USB0506 USB0708
USB1112 USB0910
DIMM1
DIMM2
MINI-PCIE1
BIOS1
SYSFAN1
SATA_PWR2
SPI_CN1
ATX_5VSB1
SATA_PWR1
ATX12V1
JCASEOP_SW1
JACSE1
EDP1 JLVDS2
INV2
KBMS1
SATA1/2

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Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors
1.6 AIMB-217 Board Diagram
Figure 1.3 AIMB-217 Board Diagram
M.2_1
SIM1
M.2_2
Intel N4200/
N3350/x7-E3950
processor
LPC
Super I/O Nuvoton
NCT6106D
Infineon TPM 1.2/2.0
(optional)
DDR3L 1866 MHz SO-DIMM
Channel A
DDR3L 1866 MHz SO-DIMM
Channel B
HDMI 1.4b
DP 1.2 (colay LVDS)
LVDS (colay DP)
VGA (colay eDP)
eDP (colay VGA, optional)
2 SATA ports (SATA2 colay mSATA)
600 MB/s
48-bit LVDS
USB 2.0
4 USB 3.0 port
BIOS
USB 3.0
Realtek Audio Codec
ALC888S
8 USB 2.0 ports
(USB910 & USB1112 is optional)
HD Audio
SPI
PS/2,WDT,
8-bit GPIO
GbE LAN2:
Realtek RTL8111G
Full-size MiniPCIe with
SIM card holder (co-lay mSATA)
PCIe x1
(PCIex1/USB signal)
SATA
PCIex1/USB)
PCIe x1
GbE LAN1:
Realtek RTL8111G
PCIe x1
M.2 E key (co-lay PCIex1)
PCIe x 1 slot
(colay M.2 E key)
5 RS-232, 1 RS-232/422/485

7 AIMB-217 User Manual
Chapter 1 General Information
1.7 Safety Precautions
1.8 Jumper Options
This section provides instructions on how to configure the motherboard by setting
jumpers, and also outlines the default motherboard settings and options for each
jumper.
1.8.1 Setting Jumpers
The motherboard can be configured according to the application requirements with
the setting of jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit.
Jumpers typically consist 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, connect the pins with the clip. To “open” (or turn OFF) a jumper, simply
remove the clip. Some jumpers comprise a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. With
these jumpers, simply connect either Pins 1 and 2, or Pins 2 and 3. A pair of needle-
nose pliers may be necessary for setting jumpers.
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from the chassis when
working with the hardware. Do not connect devices while the power is
on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden 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 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 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 CMOS Mode Selection (JCMOS1)
The AIMB-217 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset
the system BIOS information. To reset the CMOS data, Put jumper to Pins 1 & 2 as
closed for a few seconds. This procedure resets the CMOS to its default settings.
1.8.3 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)
Users can select between the RS-232/422/485 modes for COM3 using JSETCOM3.
The default setting is “RS-232”.
Table 1.2: CMOS Mode Selection (JCMOS1)
Function Setting
Normal (Default)
Clear CMOS
Table 1.3: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)
Function Setting
Set COM3 as RS-232 (default)
Set COM3 as RS-422
Set COM3 as RS-485