Advantech AIMB-242 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-242
Intel® Xeon® E3/Core™ i7/i5/i3
BGA1440 Mini-ITX with Dual DP/
HDMI/LVDS (or eDP), 2 COM,
Dual LAN, DDR4, PCIe x 16, 8
USB 3.0 & 1 USB 2.0 and 2
SATAIII

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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® Xeon, Core i7/i5/i3 is trademark of Intel Corporation
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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.
Part No.2006024200 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 customer
services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instruc-
tions 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.
CPU Compatibility
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.
CPU Family Core
Stepping Power Freq
(GHz) Mfg. Tech HT Smart
cache (L3) Package Type Result Supports
Model
Intel Xeon E3-
1515M v5 QS 45W 2.8 GHz 14nm Y 8MB BGA 1440 PASS WG2
Intel i7-6820EQ QS 45W 2.8 GHz 14nm Y 8MB BGA 1440 PASS QG2
Intel i7-6822EQ QS 25W 2.0 GHz 14nm Y 8MB BGA 1440 PASS QG2
Intel i5-6440EQ QS 45W 2.7 GHz 14nm Y 6MB BGA 1440 PASS QG2

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Memory Compatibility
Ordering Information
*() BOM options available on MP version.
Category Speed Capacity Vendor Module_PN Chip_PN ADVANTECH P/N ECC Result Remark
DDR4 2133 16GB Advantech AQD-
SD4U16N21-SE SEC 546 K4A8G08 5WB BCPB AQD- SD4U16N21-SE N PASS
DDR4 2133 4GB ATP A4G04QA8BLP
BME 40A77 D9RGQ N/A N PASS
DDR4 2133 4GB ADATA AD4S2133W4G
15-BHYM H5AN4G8NMFR TFC N/A N PASS
DDR4 2133 4GB Transcend TS512MSH64V
1H SEC 501 BCPB K4A4G085WD AQD- SD4U4GN21-SG N PASS
DDR4 2133 8GB Advantech AQD- SD4U8GN21-
SG
SEC 552 BCPB
K4A4G085WD AQD- SD4U8GN21-SG N PASS
DDR4 2133 8GB ATP A4G08QE8BLP
BME 40A77 D9RGQ N/A N PASS
DDR4 2133 8GB ADATA AD4S2133W8G
15-BHYM H5AN4G8NMFR TFC N/A N PASS
DDR4 2133 8GB Transcend TS1GSH64V1H SEC 449 BCPB
K4A4G085WD AQD- SD4U8GN21-SG N PASS
DDR4 2133 16GB ADATA AD4S2133316G
16-BSSB SEC 525 K4A8G08 5WB BCPB N/A N PASS
DDR4 2133 16GB Transcend TS2GSH64V1B SEC 546 K4A8G08
5WB BCRC N/A N PASS
DDR4 2133 16GB Apacer 78.D2GF2.4010
BSEC 534 K4A8G08 5WB BCRC N/A N PASS
P/N Chipset CPU ECC DP DVI-D LVDS
/EDP HDMI 2.0 GbE LAN COM SATAIII USB3.0 /2.0 M.2 MiniPCIe PCIe x16 TPM AMP
AIMB-242QG2-
H7A1E QM170 i7-6820EQ NO 2 0 1/(1) 1 2 2 2 8/1 1 2 (F/S+H/S) 1 (1) (1)
AIMB-242QG2-
M7A1E QM170 I7-6822EQ NO 2 0 1/(1) 1 2 2 2 8/1 1 2 (F/S+H/S) 1 (1) (1)
AIMB-242QG2-
H5A1E QM170 i5-6440EQ NO 2 0 1/(1) 1 2 2 2 8/1 1 2 (F/S+H/S) 1 (1) (1)
AIMB-
242WG2-
HEA1E CM236 E3-
1515Mv5 YES 2 0 1/(1) 1 2 2 2 8/1 1 2 (F/S+H/S) 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-242 Intel BGA 1440 Xeon E3 & Core i7/i5/i3 Mini-ITX Motherboard
1 x SATA HDD cable
1 x COM port cable
1 x I/O port bracket
1 x Startup manual
1 x Warranty card
1 x CPU cooler
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-242 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-242, 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: Jumpers......................................................................4
Table 1.2: Connectors.................................................................4
1.5 Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations.......................................5
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location ................................6
Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors ...........................................................6
1.6 AIMB-242 Board Diagram.........................................................................7
Figure 1.3 AIMB-242 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 1.3: JCMOS1.....................................................................8
1.8.3 JLVDS1: LVDS1 panel POWER 3.3V/5V/12V Selection..............8
Table 1.4: JLVDS1: LVDS1 Power 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector ......8
Table 1.5: LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1) ..................9
1.8.4 JVBR1:LVDS1 backlight control ...................................................9
Table 1.6: JVBR1: LVDS backlight control..................................9
1.8.5 PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector..................................................9
Table 1.7: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector................................9
1.8.6 JWDT1+JOBS1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep .........10
Table 1.8: JWDT1+JOBS1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS
Beep.........................................................................10
1.8.7 VCON1: JEIDA/VESA Selection.................................................10
Table 1.9: VCON1: JEIDA/VESA selection...............................10
1.8.8 JCASE1: Case Open Sensor......................................................10
1.8.9 JCASEOP_SW1: Case Open Selection Pin Header ..................10
Table 1.10:JCASEOP_SW1: Case Open Selection Pin Header 10
1.8.10 JCOM1: COM1_RI# Pin RI# / 5V / 12V......................................11
1.9 System Memory ......................................................................................11
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures..............................................................11
1.11 Cache Memory........................................................................................11
1.12 Processor................................................................................................11
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................13
2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................14
2.2 USB Ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34/USB5678/USB9.....................14
Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicator....................................................14
2.3 Serial Ports + HDMI port (COM1+HDMI1, COM2)..................................15
2.4 Display Port (DP1) ..................................................................................16
2.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector....................................................17
2.6 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1)............................................................18

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2.7 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1/2) ................................................... 18
2.8 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1+JFP2).................................................... 19
2.8.1 ATX soft power switch (JFP1/PWR_SW)................................... 19
2.8.2 Reset (JFP1/RESET).................................................................. 19
2.8.3 HDD LED (JFP1/HDDLED) ........................................................ 19
2.8.4 External speaker (JFP1/SPEAKER)........................................... 19
2.8.5 Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP2/PWR_LED &KEY
LOCK)......................................................................................... 20
Table 2.2: ATX Power Supply LED Status (No support forAT pow-
er)............................................................................. 20
2.9 HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO1, FPAUDIO1)................................. 20
2.10 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT1)................................................. 21
2.11 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1, SATA2).................................................... 21
2.12 PCI Express x16 Slot.............................................................................. 22
2.13 ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR1, ATX12V1).................................... 22
2.14 General purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1) ............................................... 23
2.15 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ...................................................................... 23
2.16 eDP Connector (eDP1), BOM optional................................................... 24
2.17 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector(INV1)................................... 24
2.18 MINIPCIE and mSATA Connector (MPCIE_F1)..................................... 25
2.19 MINIPCIE Connector (MPCIE_H1)......................................................... 25
2.20 Next Generation Form Factor (M.2_1).................................................... 26
2.21 Battery Holder (BAT1)............................................................................. 26
2.22 SPI BIOS Flash Socket (SPI1_1)............................................................ 27
2.23 SPI Programming Pin Header (SPI_CN1).............................................. 27
2.24 Audio Amplifier Output Connector (JAMP1), BOM optional.................... 28
2.25 Case-Open Detect Connector (JCASE1)................................................ 28
2.26 DDR4 SO-DIMM Socket (DIMMA1, DIMMB1)........................................ 29
2.27 JCMOS1 ................................................................................................. 29
2.28 Low Pin Count Header (LPC1) ............................................................... 30
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
3.3 Chipset Configuration Setting................................................................. 67
3.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration............................................... 68
3.4 Security Setting....................................................................................... 90
3.5 Boot Setting ............................................................................................ 92
3.6 Save & Exit Configuration....................................................................... 93
Chapter 4 Software Introduction & Service .....95
4.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 96
4.2 Value-Added Software Services............................................................. 96
4.2.1 Software API............................................................................... 96
4.2.2 Software Utility............................................................................ 98
Chapter 5 Chipset Software Installation Utility 99
5.1 Before You Begin.................................................................................. 100
5.2 Introduction........................................................................................... 100
5.3 Windows 8.1 Driver Setup .................................................................... 101

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Chapter 6 USB Setup........................................103
6.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................104
6.2 Win 7 / 8.1 USB 3.0 Driver Installation..................................................104
Chapter 7 LAN Configuration...........................105
7.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................106
7.2 Features................................................................................................106
7.3 Installation............................................................................................. 106
7.4 Windows® 8.1 Driver Setup (Intel I219LM/ Intel I211AT) .....................106
Appendix A Pin Assignments .............................107
A.1 Pin Assignments ...................................................................................108
Table A.1: EDP1 (BOM optional).............................................108
Table A.2: INV1........................................................................109
Table A.3: LVDS1....................................................................109
Table A.4: JAMP1 (BOM optional)...........................................110
Table A.5: FPAUDIO1..............................................................111
Table A.6: SPDIF1...................................................................111
Table A.7: COM2.....................................................................112
Table A.8: USB9......................................................................112
Table A.9: JFP3.......................................................................113
Table A.10:GPIO1.....................................................................113
Table A.11:CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1,SYSFAN2............................114
Table A.12:JFP1+JFP2.............................................................114
Table A.13:KBMS1 ...................................................................115
A.2 Connectors............................................................................................115
Table A.14:HDMI1 ....................................................................115
Table A.15:DP1.........................................................................116
Table A.16:SATA1/2.................................................................117
Table A.17:ATX12V1................................................................118
Table A.18:EATXPWR1............................................................118
Table A.19: MPCIE_F1.............................................................119
Table A.20:MPCIE_H1..............................................................121
Table A.21:M.2_1......................................................................123
Table A.22:BAT1.......................................................................125
Table A.23:LPC1.......................................................................125
Table A.24:COM1.....................................................................126

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Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
AIMB-242 is designed with the Intel QM170/CM236 for industrial applications that
require both performance computing and enhanced power management capabilities.
The motherboard supports Xeon E3-1515Mv5 2.8 GHz / Core i7-6820EQ 2.8 GHz/
Core i7-6822EQ 2.0 GHz/ Core i5-6440EQ 2.7 GHz up to 8 MB SmartCache and
DDR4 2133 MHz up to 32GB, per slot up to 16 GB. A rich I/O connectivity of 2 serial
ports, 8 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, dual GbE LAN, 2 SATA III ports.
1.2 Features
Rich I/O connectivity: Dual GbE LAN via PCIe x1 bus, 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen
3), 1 x full-size MiniPCIe (co-lay mSATA), 1 x half-size MiniPCIe, 1 x M.2 (B
key), 8 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0.
Standard Mini-ITX form factor with industrial features: The AIMB-242 is a
full featured Mini-ITX motherboard with balanced expandability and perfor-
mance.
Wide selection of storage devices: SATAIII HDD, customers benefit from the
flexibility of using the most suitable storage device for larger capacity.
Optimized integrated graphic solution: With Intel® Flexible Display Interface,
it supports versatile display options and 32-bit 3D graphics engine.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
CPU: Intel 6th generation Xeon E3 and Core i7/i5/i3 processor
BIOS: AMI EFI 128 Mbit SPI BIOS
System chipset: Intel® QM170/CM236
SATA hard disk drive interface: 2 on-board SATA connectors with data trans-
mission rate up to 600 MB
1.3.2 Memory
RAM: Up to 32 GB in 2 slots 260-pin DIMM sockets. Supports dual-channel
DDR4 2133MHz SDRAM.
–AIMB-242QG2 supports non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs and do not support any
memory configuration that mixes non-ECC with ECC unbuffered DIMMs.
–AIMB-242WG2 supports ECC buffered DIMMs.
Note! Due to the inherent limitations of PC architecture, the system may not
fully detect 32 GB RAM when 32 GB RAM is installed.

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1.3.3 Input/Output
PCIe slot: 1 PCIe x16 expansion slot, 1 full-size MiniPCIe, 1 half-size MiniPCIe
Serial port: Two serial ports, one is RS-232/422/485 and one is RS-232. One
DB-9 connector located in rear panel is RS-232.
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: One 6-pin mini-DIN connector
USB port: Supports 1 USB 2.0 port with transmission rates up to 480 Mbps and
8 USB 3.0 ports with transmission rates up to 5 Gbps.
GPIO: AIMB-242 supports 8-bit GPIO for general purpose control application.
1.3.4 Graphics
Controller: Intel® HD Graphics
Display memory: 1 GB maximum shared memory with 2GB and above system
memory installed
HDMI: HDMI 2.0 up to resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Display Port: Supports DP++ up to resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
LVDS: dual channel 24-bit up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
eDP: Supports max resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz. (co-lay LVDS)
Triple Display: DP+DP+LVDS(or eDP), DP+DP+HDMI, DP+HDMI+LVDS(or
eDP)
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1 bus
which provides 985 MB/s data transmission rate
Controller: LAN1: Intel I219LM; LAN2:Intel I211AT
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: +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V, -12 V, +5VSB
Power consumption:
Core i7-6820EQ 2.8GHz 2pcs 16GB DDR4 2133MHz, +5V @ 1.61A, +3.3V @
0.92A, +12V @ 4.64A, -12V @ 0.73A, +5VSB @ 0.74A
Measure the maximum current value which system under maximum load (CPU:
Top speed, RAM & Graphic: Full loading)
Board size: 170 x 170 mm
Board weight: 0.365 kg
Note! Under Window 7 OS, all of USB 2.0/3.0 ports are not workable before
XHCI driver is installed. Suggest to use PS/2 keyboard & mouse for
XHCI driver install first.

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1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the AIMB-242 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: Jumpers
Label Function
JCMOS1 CMOS Clear Jumper
JFP1+JFP2 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBUS/Speaker Pin Header
JFP3 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Pin Header
JWDT1+JOBS1 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep
PSON1 ATX/AT Mode Selection
JLVDS1 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection
JCOM1 COM1 RI# pin RI#/5V/12V Select
VCON1 LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin header
JVBR1 LVDS1 backlight control
Table 1.2: Connectors
Label Function
SATA1 ~ SATA2 SATA Signal Connector
MPCIE_F1 MINIPCIE and mSATA Connector
MPCIE_H1 MINIPCIE Connector
M.2_1 Next Generation Form Factor (M.2 B Key) Connector
HDMI1 HDMI Connector
DP1 DP Connector
LVDS1 LVDS Panel Connector
INV1 eDP/LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector
EDP1 (BOM option) Embedded Display Port Connector
USB5678 USB 3.0 Connector
USB9 USB 2.0 Pin Header
LAN1_USB12,
LAN2_USB34 RJ45+USB 3.0 Stack Connector
PCIEX16_1 PCI-E x16 Slot
SPDIF1 HD Digital Audio Interface
AUDIO1,FPAUDIO1 HD Analog Audio Interface
JAMP1(BOM Option) Audio Amplifier Output Connector
GPIO1 General Purpose I/O Pin Header
SPI1 SPI BIOS Flash Socket
SPI_CN1 SPI Programming Pin Header
LPC1 Low Pin Count Header
JCASE1 Case-Open Detect Connector
KBMS1 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector
COM1, COM2 COM Port
CPUFAN1 CPU FAN Power Connector

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1.5 Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations
SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 SYSTEM FAN Power Connector
ATX12V1 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector
BAT1 Battery Connector
CPU1 CPU Socket
DIMMA1,DIMMB1 DDR4 SO-DIMM Socket
Table 1.2: Connectors
EATXPWR1
ATX12V1
CPUFAN1
KBMS1
COM1
HDMI1
DP1
USB5678
LAN1_USB12LAN2_USB34
AU D I O 1
JAM P1
SPDIF1
FPAUDIO1
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN2
LPC1
PSON1
DIMMA1
DIM MB1
SATA2
SATA1MPCIE_F1JC ASE 1
JC ASE OP
_SW1
JCMOS
COM2
JWDT1
+JOBS1
JFP3
PCIEX16_1 GPIO1
USB9
SPI_C N1
JFP1+JFP2
BAT1
JLVDS1
LV DS 1
EDP1
INV11
JC OM1
JVBR1
VC ON1
SP I1_ 1

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Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location
Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors
M.2_1
MPCIE_H1

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1.6 AIMB-242 Board Diagram
Figure 1.3 AIMB-242 Block Diagram
1.7 Safety Precautions
Intel Xeon,
6th Gen Core i7/i5/i3
BIOS Infineon TPM 1.2/2.0
(Optional)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC892 1 RS-232 & 1 RS-232/422/485,
PS/2, WDT, 8 GPIO
Skylake QM170/
CM236 PCH
LS Pcom
DDR4 2133 MHz SO-DIMM
PCIe x 16 (Gen 3)
DDR4 2133 MHz SO-DIMM
Channel A
PCIe x 16
Channel B
GbE LAN1: Intel I219LM
Full size Mini PCIe colay mSATA
Embedded Controller
EC IT8528E
M.2 (B Key)
LPC
HD Audio
SPI
Display Port 1.2 Display port
Display Port 1.2
2 SATA III Ports
1 USB2.0 Ports
8 USB3.0 Ports
Display port
HDMI
PCIe x1
SATA/PCIe x 1
SATA/ PCIex2
USB
USB
GbE LAN2: Intel I211AT
PCIe x1
Half size Mini PCIe
USB/PCIe x 1
SATA 3
USB 2.0
LVDS 24/48 bits
eDP (optional)
USB 3.0
Display port
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from chassis whenever
you work with the hardware. Do not make connections 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 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 battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to 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 Jumper Settings
This section provides instructions on how to configure your motherboard by setting
the jumpers. It also includes the motherboards'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-242 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 JCMOS1 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.
* Default
1.8.3 JLVDS1: LVDS1 panel POWER 3.3V/5V/12V Selection
*Default
Table 1.3: JCMOS1
Function Jumper Setting
*Keep CMOS data
Clear CMOS data
1-2 closed
2-3 closed
Table 1.4: JLVDS1: LVDS1 Power 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector
Closed Pins Result
JLVDS1*, 1-3 Jumper for +3.3 V
JLVDS1, 3-5 Jumper for +V5
JLVDS1, 3-4 Jumper for +12 V

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1.8.4 JVBR1:LVDS1 backlight control
1.8.5 PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector
*Default 1 1
Table 1.5: LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1)
Function Jumper Setting
Set LVDS Panel as +5V (3-5)
Set LVDS Panel as +3.3V (Default) (1-3)
Set LVDS Panel as +12V (3-4)
Table 1.6: JVBR1: LVDS backlight control
Function Jumper Setting
DC mode (1-2)
PWM mode (2-3) (Default)
1
1
Table 1.7: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector
Closed Pins Result
1-2 AT Mode
2-3* ATX Mode
AT Mode
1-2 closed ATX Mode
2-3 closed

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1.8.6 JWDT1+JOBS1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep
1.8.7 VCON1: JEIDA/VESA Selection
1.8.8 JCASE1: Case Open Sensor
The AIMB-242 motherboard contains a jumper that provides a chassis open sensor.
The buzzer on the motherboard beeps when the case is opened.
1.8.9 JCASEOP_SW1: Case Open Selection Pin Header
*Default 1 1
Table 1.8: JWDT1+JOBS1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep
Function Jumper Setting
Watchdog Timer Output(2-3)
*OBS BEEP(4-5)* (Default)
(2 and 3)+(4 and 5)
Watchdog Timer Disable (1-2)
OBS BEEP(4-5)
(1 and 2)+(4 and 5)
Table 1.9: VCON1: JEIDA/VESA selection
Function Jumper Setting
Pull high to +3.3 V (Default)
(JEIDA or VESA base on
panel definition)
Pull down to GND
(JEIDA or VESA base on
panel definition)
1
1
Table 1.10: JCASEOP_SW1: Case Open Selection Pin Header
Closed Pins Result
1-2 Normal Mode
2-3* Normal Open (Default)
Normal Close
1-2 closed Normal Open (Default)
2-3 closed