Advantech AIMB-706 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-706
LGA1151 Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3
ATX with Dual Display, SATA 3.0,
USB 3.1, and DDR4

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Copyright
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Part No. 2001070601 Edition 2
Printed in China June 2020

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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-
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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
This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The
user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-
tions and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

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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 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 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.
Initial Inspection
Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 AIMB-706 Startup Manual
2 Serial ATA HDD data cables
1 Serial ATA HDD power cable
1 I/O port bracket
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-706 mechanically and
electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect
working order upon arrival. As you unpack the AIMB-706, 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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Order Information
Part Number Chipset Display COM GbE LAN
AIMB-706G2-00A1 H310 VGA + DVI 6 2
AIMB-706VG-00A1 H310 VGA 2 1

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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration......................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.............................. 4
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 4
Table 1.1: Jumpers...................................................................... 4
Table 1.2: Connectors ................................................................. 5
1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations...................................... 6
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations............................... 6
Figure 1.2 I/O connectors ............................................................ 6
1.6 Block Diagram........................................................................................... 7
Figure 1.3 Block Diagram ............................................................ 7
1.7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 8
1.8 Jumper Settings ........................................................................................ 8
1.8.1 How to set jumpers ....................................................................... 8
1.8.2 CMOS clear (JCMOS1) and Intel® ME update (JME1)................ 9
Table 1.3: CMOS clear (JCMOS1) and Intel®ME update (JME1).
9
1.8.3 Watchdog timer output and OBS alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1) ........... 9
Table 1.4: Watchdog timer output and OBS alarm
(JWDT1+JOBS1)9
1.8.4 ATX/AT mode selection (PSON1)............................................... 10
Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selection (PSON1) ............................ 10
1.8.5 USB power source switch between +5V and +5V_DUAL for rear
USB ports (JUSB_1) and onboard USB ports (JUSB_2)............ 10
Table 1.6: USB power source switch between +5V and +5V_DU-
AL for rear USB ports (JUSB_1) and on board USB
ports (JUSB_2)10
1.8.6 COM3 RS-232/422/485 jumper setting (JSETCOM3) ................ 11
Table 1.7: COM3 RS-232/422/485 jumper setting (JSETCOM3)..
11
1.8.7 COM3 RS-422/485 termination resistor (JT1, JR1) .................... 11
Table 1.8: COM3 RS-422/485 termination resistor (JT1, JR1).. 11
1.8.8 VGA dummy load setting (JFV1) ................................................ 12
Table 1.9: VGA dummy load setting (JFV1) .............................. 12
1.9 System Memory ...................................................................................... 12
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures.............................................................. 12
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................13
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 14
2.2 Parallel Port (LPT1)................................................................................. 14
2.3 LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) and USB Port (USB3C1, USB3H1, USB2C1,
USB2A1, USB2H1) ................................................................................. 15
2.4 VGA Connector (VGA1) and DVI-D Connector (DVI1) ........................... 16
2.5 Serial Port (COMD1, COMD2, COM3 ~ COM6) ..................................... 16
2.6 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1, KBMS2)...................... 17

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2.7 CPU and System Fan Connector (CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 ~ SYSFAN3). 18
2.8 Front Panel Connector (JFP1, JFP2, JFP3) ........................................... 18
2.8.1 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3)...................................... 19
Table 2.1: PS/2 or ATX power supply LED status.................... 19
2.8.2 External Speaker (JFP2 pins 1, 4, 7, 10).................................... 19
2.8.3 HDD LED Connector (JFP2 pins 2, 5) ........................................ 19
2.8.4 SMBus Connector (JFP2 pins 8, 11) .......................................... 19
2.8.5 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1 pins 3, 6) .................................... 19
2.8.6 Reset Connector (JFP1 pins 9, 12) ............................................ 19
2.9 Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1_AUDIO2) ..................................... 20
2.10 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)................................................... 20
2.11 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ........................................................... 21
2.12 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LANLED1).................................. 21
Table 2.2: Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector ...................... 21
2.13 Serial ATA Interface (SATA0 ~ SATA3).................................................. 22
2.14 PCI Slot (PCI1 ~ PCI5) ........................................................................... 23
2.15 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot (PCIE1) .......................................................... 23
2.16 PCIe x4 Expansion Slot (PCIE2) ............................................................ 24
2.17 Auxiliary 4-pin Power Connector (ATX12V1).......................................... 24
2.18 SPI Flash Connector (SPI_CN1) ............................................................ 25
2.19 Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1)........................................................... 25
Table 2.3: Advantech LPC Module List ..................................... 25
2.20 GPIO Connector (GPIO1) ....................................................................... 26
2.21 SMBus Connector (SMBUS1)................................................................. 26
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation ................................. 27
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 28
Figure 3.1 Main setup screen ................................................... 28
3.2 Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................... 29
3.2.1 Main Menu .................................................................................. 29
Figure 3.2 Main setup screen .................................................... 29
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 30
Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS features setup screen .................... 30
Figure 3.4 Platform Misc Configuration ..................................... 31
Figure 3.5 CPU Configuration ................................................... 32
Figure 3.6 Power & Performance .............................................. 33
Figure 3.7 PCH-FW Configuration............................................. 34
Figure 3.8 Firmware Update Configuration ............................... 34
Figure 3.9 TPM Settings............................................................ 35
Figure 3.10 ACPI Settings .......................................................... 36
Figure 3.11SMART Settings....................................................... 37
Figure 3.12Super IO Configuration............................................. 38
Figure 3.13Serial Port 1 Configuration ....................................... 38
Figure 3.14Serial Port 2 Configuration ....................................... 39
Figure 3.15Parallel Port Configuration ....................................... 39
Figure 3.16PC Health Status...................................................... 40
Figure 3.17Second Super IO Configuration ............................... 41
Figure 3.18Serial Port 3 Configuration ....................................... 42
Figure 3.19Serial Port 4 Configuration ....................................... 43
Figure 3.20Serial Port 5 Configuration ....................................... 43
Figure 3.21Serial Port 6 Configuration ....................................... 44
Figure 3.22S5 RTC Wake Settings ............................................ 45
Figure 3.23Serial Port Console Redirection ............................... 46
Figure 3.24 Legacy Console Redirection Settings ..................... 46
Figure 3.25 Intel® TXT Information ............................................ 47
Figure 3.26USB Configuration.................................................... 48
Figure 3.27CSM Configuration ................................................... 49
Figure 3.28Network Stack Configuration.................................... 50

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3.2.3 Chipset........................................................................................ 51
Figure 3.29Chipset ..................................................................... 51
Figure 3.30System Agent (SA) Configuration............................. 51
Figure 3.31Memory Configuration .............................................. 52
Figure 3.32Graphics Configuration............................................. 53
Figure 3.33PEG Port Configuration ............................................ 54
Figure 3.34PEG Port Feature Configuration............................... 54
Figure 3.35PCH-IO Configuration............................................... 55
Figure 3.36PCI Express Configuration ....................................... 56
Figure 3.37PCI Express Root Port ............................................. 56
Figure 3.38SATA And RST Configuration .................................. 57
Figure 3.39USB Configuration.................................................... 58
Figure 3.40Security Configuration .............................................. 59
Figure 3.41HD Audio Configuration............................................ 60
3.2.4 Security ....................................................................................... 61
Figure 3.42Security..................................................................... 61
3.2.5 Boot............................................................................................. 62
Figure 3.43Boot .......................................................................... 62
3.2.6 Save & Exit ................................................................................. 63
Figure 3.44Save & Exit ............................................................... 63
Chapter 4 Chipset Software Installation Utility 65
4.1 Before You Begin.................................................................................... 66
4.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 66
4.3 Windows Driver Setup............................................................................. 66
Chapter 5 Integrated Graphic Device Setup .....67
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 68
5.2 Windows Driver Setup............................................................................. 68
Chapter 6 Intel® ME ............................................69
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 70
6.2 Installation ............................................................................................... 70
Chapter 7 LAN Configuration.............................71
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 72
7.2 Features .................................................................................................. 72
7.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 72
7.4 Windows Driver Setup............................................................................. 72
Chapter 8 HD Audio ............................................73
8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 74
8.2 Installation ............................................................................................... 74
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer..75
A.1 Watchdog timer overview........................................................................ 76
A.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 76
Table A.1: Watchdog timer registers.......................................... 78
A.2.1 Example Programs ..................................................................... 78

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Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments ......................... 83
B.1 Parallel Port (LPT1) ................................................................................ 84
Table B.1: Parallel Port (LPT1).................................................. 84
B.2 LAN Port and USB 3.1 Port (LAN1, LAN2, USB3C1) ............................. 84
Table B.2: LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) ........................................... 84
Table B.3: USB 3.1 Port (USB3C1) ........................................... 85
B.3 USB 2.0 Port (USB2C1, USB2A1).......................................................... 85
Table B.4: USB 2.0 Port (USB2C1, USB2A1) ........................... 85
B.4 USB 3.1 Header (USB3H1) .................................................................... 85
Table B.5: USB 3.1 Header (USB3H1)...................................... 85
B.5 USB 2.0 Header (USB2H1).................................................................... 86
Table B.6: USB 2.0 Header (USB2H1)...................................... 86
B.6 VGA Connector (VGA1).......................................................................... 86
Table B.7: VGA Connector (VGA1) ........................................... 86
B.7 DVI-D Connector (DVI1) ......................................................................... 87
Table B.8: DVI-D Connector (DVI1)........................................... 87
B.8 RS-232 and COM3 Interface (COMD1, COMD2, COM3 ~ COM6) ........ 87
Table B.9: RS-232 DB-9 Connector (COMD1, COMD2) ........... 87
Table B.10:RS-232 Header (COM4 ~ COM6) ............................ 88
Table B.11:RS-232/422/485 Header (COM3)............................. 88
B.9 External Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS2) .............................. 88
Table B.12:External Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS2) 88
B.10 CPU and System Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 ~
SYSFAN3) .............................................................................................. 89
Table B.13:CPU and System Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1,
SYSFAN1 ~ SYSFAN3)89
B.11 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) .................................................. 89
Table B.14:Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) ................... 89
B.12 External Speaker Connector (JFP2) ....................................................... 89
Table B.15:External Speaker Connector (JFP2) ........................ 89
B.13 HDD LED Connector (JFP2)................................................................... 90
Table B.16:HDD LED Connector (JFP2) .................................... 90
B.14 SMBus Connector (JFP2) ....................................................................... 90
Table B.17:SMBus Connector (JFP2) ........................................ 90
B.15 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ............................................................... 90
Table B.18:ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ................................ 90
B.16 Reset Connector (JFP1) ......................................................................... 90
Table B.19:Reset Connector (JFP1)........................................... 90
B.17 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)................................................... 91
Table B.20:8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1) .................... 91
B.18 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ........................................................... 91
Table B.21:Case Open Connector (JCASE1)............................. 91
B.19 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LANLED1).................................. 91
Table B.22:Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LANLED1) ... 91
B.20 SPI Flash Connector (SPI_CN1) ............................................................ 92
Table B.23:SPI Flash Connector (SPI_CN1).............................. 92
B.21 Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1)........................................................... 92
Table B.24:Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1) ............................ 92
B.22 GPIO Connector(GPI01)......................................................................... 92
Table B.25:GPIO Connector (GPIO1) ........................................ 92
B.23 SMBus Connector (SMBUS1)................................................................. 93
Table B.26:SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) ................................. 93
B.24 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) ................................................ 93
Table B.27:Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) ................. 93
B.25 Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1)........ 94
Table B.28:Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm
(JWDT1+JOBS1)94

Chapter 1
1Hardware
Configuration

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1.1 Introduction
AIMB-706 motherboard is an advanced Intel® H310 board for industrial applications
that require high-performance computing. This motherboard supports 8th/9th gen
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors and DDR4 2400/2666 memory up to 64 GB. AIMB-
706 provides cost-effective integrated graphics with 1 GB max shared memory when
2 GB or above system memory is installed.
AIMB-706 is equipped with one PCIe x16 (Gen3), one PCIe x4 (Gen3), and five PCI
slots. Dual display interfaces are provided, enabling users to connect monitors to the
onboard VGA and the DVI-D port at the same time (DVI-D only for G2 sku). In addi-
tion, the AIMB-706 has dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs (single GbE for VG sku) via dedi-
cated PCIe x1 bus, which offers bandwidth of up to 500 MB/s, eliminating network
bottlenecks.
By using the Intel® H310 chipset, the AIMB-706 offers a variety of features, such as
four onboard SATA 3.0 interfaces (bandwidth = 600 MB/s), four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports,
five USB 2.0 ports, and HD Audio. These powerful I/O capabilities ensure reliable
data storage capabilities and high-speed I/O peripheral connectivity.
The AIMB-706 also adopts Advantech's unique patented Sleep Mode Control Circuit
for AT Power Mode. With all the excellent features and outstanding performance, the
AIMB-706 is the ideal platform for today's industrial applications.
1.2 Features
PCIe architecture: 1 x PCIe x16 slot, 1 x PCIe x4 slot.
High performance I/O capability: Dual Gigabit LAN via PCIe x1 bus (single
GbE for VG sku), 5 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots, 4 x SATA 3.0, 4 x USB 3.1
Gen 1, 5 x USB 2.0.
Standard ATX form factor with industrial features: AIMB-706 provides indus-
trial features like long product life, reliable operation is wide temperature ranges,
watchdog timer functions, etc.
Supports DDR4 2400/2666 up to 64 GB: DDR4 provides an up to 50 percent
increase performance and bandwidth while saving up to 40% power.
SUSI API: AIMB-706 supports SUSI 4.0 API which helps customers develop
their own remote management programs under Windows 10.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
CPU: LGA1151 socket supports 8th/9th gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Cel-
eron processor.
Cache: Please refer to CPU specification for detailed information.
BIOS: AMI SPI BIOS (128 Mbit).
System Chipset: Intel® H310 PCH.
SATA Hard Disk Drive Interface: Four SATA 3.0 ports without RAID function.

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1.3.2 Memory
RAM: Up to 64 GB in two 288-pin DIMM sockets supporting dual-channel DDR4
2400/2666 SDRAM. AIMB-706 supports non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs and does
not support any memory configuration that mixes non-ECC with ECC unbuff-
ered DIMMs.
1.3.3 Input/Output
PCIe slot: 1 x PCIe x16 expansion slot, 1 x PCIe x4 expansion slot.
PCI bus: 5 x PCI slots, 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI 2.2 compliant.
Enhanced parallel port: One onboard parallel port, which supports SPP/EPP/
ECP mode. Standard DB-25 female connector cable is an optional accessory.
Serial port: G2 sku provides six serial ports, including two DB-9 connectors
with RS-232 located in rear panel, one RS-232/422/485 header with hardware
auto-flow control, and the other three RS-232 headers. VG sku provides two
DB-9 connectors with RS-232 located in rear panel.
USB port: 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 rear, 2 via header), 5 x USB 2.0 ports (2
rear, 2 via header, 1 internal Type-A).
LPC: One LPC connector to support optional Advantech LPC modules, such as
PCA-TPM-00B1E, PCA-COM232-00A1E, etc.
GPIO: AIMB-706 supports 8-bit GPIO from super I/O for general purpose con-
trol application.
1.3.4 Graphics
Controller: Integrated Intel® HD Graphics.
Display memory: Shared memory is subject to OS (maximum 1 GB shared
memory with 2 GB or above memory installed).
DVI-D (G2 sku only): Resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz refresh rate.
VGA: Resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz refresh rate.
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports dual 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports via PCIe x1 bus which pro-
vides a 500 MB/s data transmission rate (single port for VG sku).
Interface: 10/100/1000Base-T.
Controller: Intel® I219-V (PHY) for LAN1, Intel® I211-AT for LAN2 (G2 sku
only).
1.3.6 Industrial Features
Watchdog timer: Can generate system reset or NC. The watchdog timer is pro-
grammable, with each unit equal to one second (255 levels).
Note! 1. Intel®8th/9th generation processors only support Windows 10 (64-
bit).
2. BIOS version V2.XX can support both 8th and 9th generation pro-
cessors while BIOS version V1.XX can support only 8th generation
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1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F, depending on CPU speed and
system thermal solution)
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F)
Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage: +3.3 V, ±5 V, ±12 V, +5 VSB
Power consumption: Intel® Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz; DDR4 16 GB x 2
Maximum: +3.3 V at 2.74 A, +5 V at 3.5 A, +12 V at 5.92 A, +5 Vsb at 0.05 A,
-5 V at 0.01 A, -12 V at 0.08 A
Board size: 304.8 x 244 mm (12 x 9.6 in)
Weight of board: 0.7 kg (1.54 lb)
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the AIMB-706 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard
disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that are
used to configure your system for your application.
The tables below list the function of each of the jumpers and connectors. Later sec-
tions in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instructions
for connecting external devices to your motherboard.
Table 1.1: Jumpers
Label Function
JCMOS1 CMOS clearness
JME1 Intel® ME update
JWDT1 Watchdog timer reset
JOBS1 Hardware monitor alarm
PSON1 AT/ATX mode selection
JUSB_1 USB power source switch between +5 V and +5 V_ DUAL for rear
USB ports
JUSB_2 USB power source switch between +5 V and +5 V_ DUAL for
onboard USB ports
JSETCOM3 COM3 RS-232/422/485 jumper setting
JT1, JR1 COM3 RS-422/485 termination resistor
JFV1 VGA dummy load setting

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Table 1.2: Connectors
Label Function
LPT1 Parallel port, supporting SPP/EPP/ECP mode
LAN1 LAN1
LAN2 LAN2 (G2 sku only)
USB3C1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 1, 2
USB3H1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 1, 2 (20-pin header)
USB2C1 USB 2.0 port 1, 2
USB2A1 USB 2.0 port (internal Type-A)
USB2H1 USB 2.0 port 1, 2 (10-pin header)
VGA1+DVI1 VGA connector / DVI-D connector (DVI1 for G2 sku only)
COMD1+COMD2 Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9 connector)
COM4 ~ COM6 Serial port: RS-232 (9-pin header, G2 sku only)
COM3 Serial port: RS-232/422/485 (9-pin header, G2 sku only)
KBMS1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
KBMS2 External keyboard and mouse connector (6-pin header)
CPUFAN1 CPU fan connector (4-pin)
SYSFAN1 ~ SYSFAN3 System fan connector (4-pin)
JFP3
Keyboard lock and power LED
Suspend: fast flash (ATX/AT)
System on: on (ATX/AT)
System off: off (ATX/AT)
JFP2 External speaker / HDD LED connector / SMBus connector
JFP1 Power switch / reset connector
AUDIO1+AUDIO2 Audio connector (Line Out, Mic In)
VOLT1 Alarm board power connector
JCASE1 Case open connector
LANLED1 Front panel LAN indicator connector
SATA0 ~ SATA3 Serial ATA 3.0 port
PCI1 PCI slot
PCI2 PCI slot
PCI3 PCI slot
PCI4 PCI slot
PCI5 PCI slot
PCIE1 PCIe x16 slot (Gen 3 x16 link)
PCIE2 PCIe x4 slot (Gen 2 x4 link)
DIMMA1 Channel A DIMM1
DIMMB1 Channel B DIMM1
ATX12V1 ATX 12 V auxiliary power connector (for CPU)
EATXPWR1 ATX 24-pin main power connector (for system)
SPI_CN1 Update BIOS pin header
SPDIF_OUT1 SPDIF audio out pin header
GPIO1 8 bit GPIO from super I/O
SMBUS1 SMBus connector from PCH
FPAUD1 Front panel audio connector
LPC1 Low pin count connector

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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector
Locations
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 1.2 I/O connectors
JSETCOM3
SATA0 SATA1 SATA2
SATA3
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
PCI2
PCI4
PCIE1
Intel H310 PCH
Intel LGA1151
Core i7/i5/i3
USB2A1
USB3H1
COM3
USB2H1
AUDIO1+AUDIO2
LAN2
USB2C1
LAN1
USB3C1
KBMS1
VGA1
DVI1
COMD1
COMD2
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN3
VOLT1 EATXPWR1 PSON1
SPI_CN1 GPIO1
LPT1
SMBUS1
JCASE1
COM4
COM5
COM6
LPC1
JT1, JR1
JWDT1+JOBS1
JFP3
JFP1+JFP2
CPUFAN1
JUSB_2
JCMOS1
JME1
PCI5
PCIE2
PCI3
PCI1
SPDIF_OUT1 FPAUD1
LANLED1
SYSFAN2
ATX12V1
JUSB_1
KBMS2
JFV1
AIMB‐706G2‐00A1
AIMB‐706VG‐00A1
VGA1KBMS1 COMD1
COMD2 DVI1
LAN1 LAN2
USB3C1 USB2C1 AUDIO1+AUDIO2
VGA1
KBMS1 COMD1
COMD2
LAN1
USB3C1 USB2C1 AUDIO1+AUDIO2

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1.6 Block Diagram
Figure 1.3 Block Diagram
DVI-D DVI Level Shifter DDI
VGA VGA
Line Out,
Mic In
Chrontel CH7517A-BF eDP
LGA1151 8th/9th
Gen Intel Core
Processor
128 Mbit SPI BIOS
Intel H310 PCH
DMI 2.0 x4SPI
DDR4 2400/2666
Channel A
DDR4 2400/2666
PCIe x16 Slot
LAN1: Intel I219-V (PHY)
Channel B
PCIe x16 Gen 3.0
PCIex1
ITE IT8896
PCIe to PCI Bridge
PCIex1
Super I/O
Nuvoton NCT6776D
2nd Super I/O
Nuvoton NCT5114D
LPC Conn.
LPC
5 PCI Slot
3 RS-232 (Header)
2 RS-232 (Rear)
PS/2 KB, MS
H/W Monitor
Watch Dog Timer
Case Open
8 bit GPIO
LPT
RS-232/422/485 (Header)
PCI 33/66 MHz
LAN2: Intel I211-AT (NIC)
PCIex1
PCIe x4 Slot
PCIe x4 Gen 2.0
4 SATA 3.0 SATA 3.0 600MB/s
G2 only
Realtek ALC892
Audio Codec HD Audio
2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Rear)
2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Header) USB 3.1 Gen 1 5 Gbps
2 USB 2.0 (Rear)
2 USB 2.0 (Header)
1 USB 2.0 (Internal Type-A)
USB 2.0 480 Mbps

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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 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 your 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 static
electric discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap
at all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative sur-
face 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 cir-
cuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
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 CMOS clear (JCMOS1) and Intel® ME update (JME1)
The AIMB-706 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.
1.8.3 Watchdog timer output and OBS alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1)
The AIMB-706 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU. This feature means
the AIMB-706 will recover from a software failure or an EMI problem. The JWDT1
jumper settings control the outcome of what the computer will do in the event the
watchdog timer is tripped.
The 2-pin OBS alarm header (JOBS1) is to enable/disable hardware monitor alarm
function.
Table 1.3: CMOS clear (JCMOS1) and Intel®ME update (JME1)
Function Jumper Setting
* Keep CMOS data
* Enable ME update
Clear CMOS data
Disable ME update
* default setting
1-2 closed
123
2-3 closed
123
Table 1.4: Watchdog timer output and OBS alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1)
Function Jumper Setting
Watchdog timer disable (2-4)
OBS beep (8-10)
* Watchdog timer reset (4-6)
OBS beep (8-10)
* default setting
Note! The interrupt output of the watchdog timer is a low level signal. It will be
held low until the watchdog timer is reset.
2-4, 8-10 closed
4-6, 8-10 closed

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1.8.4 ATX/AT mode selection (PSON1)
1.8.5 USB power source switch between +5V and +5V_DUAL for
rear USB ports (JUSB_1) and onboard USB ports (JUSB_2)
AIMB-706 allows users to set USB power between +5 V_DUAL and +5 V. When the
jumper is set as +5 V, the board doesn't support wake up from S3 via keyboard or
mouse.
Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selection (PSON1)
Function Jumper Setting
AT mode
* ATX mode
* default setting
1-2 closed
123
2-3 closed
123
Table 1.6: USB power source switch between +5V and +5V_DUAL for
rear USB ports (JUSB_1) and on board USB ports (JUSB_2)
Function Jumper Setting
*USB +5 V_DUAL power
USB +5 V power
* default setting
Note! Switching to USB +5V_DUAL is recommended for higher stability while
a KVM is used.
1-2 closed
123
2-3 closed
123