Advantech AIMB-228 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-228
AMD V-Series/R-Series Quad-Core
Mini-ITX with 4 x DP, 6 x USB, 6 x
COM, and 12 ~ 24V DC-In

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2019
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted
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Ltd. The information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any
infringements of the rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
AMD G-series is trademark of AMD Corporation
Nuvoton is a trademark of Nuvoton Technology.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Part No. 2006022800 Edition 1
Printed in China November 2019

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A Message to the Customer
Advantech Customer Services
Every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable
performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environ-
ments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or fac-
tory 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 instructions carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So should you
run into technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked
questions, you can find answers in your product documentation. These answers are
normally a lot more detailed than the ones we can provide over the phone. Therefore,
please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the infor-
mation or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close at hand,
call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to give the support you need
to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems reported are
minor and can 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 regarding 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 such
cases, users are required to correct the interference at their own expense. However,
users are advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance will void the compliance with the
FCC regulations and, therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution! New batteries are at risk of 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 as recommended by the manufac-
turer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

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Memory Compatibility
Normal RAM Test Data
Category Speed Capacity Vendor Module P/N Chip P/N Advantech P/N ECC Result
DDR4 2666 8GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4N8G2K
6SNBCB
SEC 837
K4A8G08
5WC
BCTD
SQR-
SD4N8G2K6SNB
CB
N PASS
DDR4 2666 4GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4N4G2K
6SNEEB
SEC 807
K4A4G08
5WE
BCTD
SQR-
SD4N4G2K6SNE
EB
N PASS
DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4M16G2
K4SNBB
SEC 749
K4A8G08
5WB
BCRC
SQR-
SD4M16G2K4SN
BB
N PASS
DDR4 2400 4GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4M4G2K
4SNEEB
SEC 749
K4A4G08
5WE
BCRC
SQR-
SD4M4G2K4SNE
EB
N PASS
DDR4 2133 16GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U16N2
1-SE
SEC 546
K4A8G08
5WB
BCPB
AQD-
SD4U16N21-SE N PASS
DDR4 2133 8GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U8GN2
1-SG
SEC 552
BCPB
K4A4G085
WD
AQD-
SD4U8GN21-SG N PASS
DDR4 2400 8GB Advantech
SQR-SD4N-
8G2K4HBC
H5AN8G8
NAFR
UHC 643V
SQR-SD4N-
8G2K4HBC N PASS
DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech
SQR-SD4N-
16G2K4HB
C
H5AN8G8
NAFR
UHC 643V
SQR-SD4N-
16G2K4HBC N PASS
DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U16N2
4-HE
H5AN8G8
NAFR
UHC
AQD-
SD4U16N24-HE N PASS
DDR4 3200 8GB Micron
MTA8ATF1
G64HZ-
3G2E1
8AE77
D9WFL N/A N PASS
DDR4 2666 8GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4N8G2K
6SNBCB
SEC 837
K4A8G08
5WC
BCTD
SQR-
SD4N8G2K6SNB
CB
N PASS
DDR4 2666 4GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4N4G2K
6SNEEB
SEC 807
K4A4G08
5WE
BCTD
SQR-
SD4N4G2K6SNE
EB
N PASS
DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4M16G2
K4SNBB
SEC 749
K4A8G08
5WB
BCRC
SQR-
SD4M16G2K4SN
BB
N PASS
DDR4 2400 4GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4M4G2K
4SNEEB
SEC 749
K4A4G08
5WE
BCRC
SQR-
SD4M4G2K4SNE
EB
N PASS

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ECC RAM Test Data
DDR4 2133 16GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U16N2
1-SE
SEC 546
K4A8G08
5WB
BCPB
AQD-
SD4U16N21-SE N PASS
DDR4 2133 8GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U8GN2
1-SG
SEC 552
BCPB
K4A4G085
WD
AQD-
SD4U8GN21-SG N PASS
DDR4 2400 8GB Advantech
SQR-SD4N-
8G2K4HBC
H5AN8G8
NAFR
UHC 643V
SQR-SD4N-
8G2K4HBC N PASS
DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech
SQR-SD4N-
16G2K4HB
C
H5AN8G8
NAFR
UHC 643V
SQR-SD4N-
16G2K4HBC N PASS
DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U16N2
4-HE
H5AN8G8
NAFR
UHC
AQD-
SD4U16N24-HE N PASS
Category Speed Capacity Vendor Module P/N Chip P/N Advantech P/N ECC Result
DDR4 2133 16GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U16E21
-SE
SEC 543
K4A8G08
5WB
BCPB
AQD-
SD4U16E21-SE ECC PASS
DDR4 2400 8GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4N8G2K
4SEEEB
SEC 749
K4A4G08
5WE
BCRC
SQR-
SD4N8G2K4SEE
EB
ECC PASS
DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U16E24
-HE
H5AN8G8
NAFR
AQD-
SD4U16E24-HE ECC PASS
DDR4 2400 8GB Advantech
AQD-
SD4U8GE2
4-HE
H5AN8G8
NAFR
AQD-
SD4U8GE24-HE ECC PASS
DDR4 2666 4GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4N4G2K
6SEEEB
SEC 807
K4A4G08
5WE
BCTD
SQR-
SD4N4G2K6SEE
EB
ECC PASS
DDR4 2666 16GB Advantech
SQR-
SD4N16G2
K6SECB
SEC 801
K4A8G08
5WC
BCTD
SQR-
SD4N16G2K6SE
CB
ECC PASS

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Ordering Information
*() BOM options available on MP version.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have
been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation. Advantech
assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such
events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most
customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective,
it will be repaired or replaced free of charge during the warranty period. For out-of-
warranty repairs, customers are billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe your product is defective, follow the steps outlined below.
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages displayed when the prob-
lem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain a return merchandise authori-
zation (RMA) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card, and a proof of purchase date (such as a photocopy of your sales
receipt) into a shippable container. Products returned without a proof of pur-
chase date are not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part Number CPU Display TPM LVDS PCIe Slot USB 3.1/2.0 GbE SATA COM Thermal
Solution
AIMB-228VG2-00A1E V1807B DP/LVDS, DP, DP, DP (1) (1) x8 2/4 2 2 6 Active
AIMB-228VG2-02A1E V1605B DP/LVDS, DP, DP, DP (1) (1) x8 2/4 2 2 6 Active
AIMB-228VG2-03A1E V1202B DP/LVDS, DP, DP, DP (1) (1) x8 2/4 2 2 6 Active
AIMB-228RG2-00A1E R1606G DP/LVDS, DP, DP (1) (1) x4 2/4 2 2 6 Active
AIMB-228RG2-01A1E R1505G DP/LVDS, DP, DP (1) (1) x4 2/4 2 2 6 Active

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Initial Inspection
Before installing the motherboard, ensure that the following items are included with
the product:
1 x AIMB-228 AMD V1000/R1000-series mini-ITX motherboard
1 x SATA HDD cable
1 x SATA power cable
2 x Serial port cable (1-to-1)
1 x I/O port bracket
1 x AIMB-228 User manual
1 x Warranty card
1 x CPU cooler
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales
representative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-228 mechanically
and electrically before shipment. The product should be free of marks and scratches
and in perfect working order upon receipt. While unpacking AIMB-228, check the
product for signs of shipping damage (for example, damaged box, scratches, or
dents). If there is damage or the product fails to meet the specifications, notify our
service department or your local sales representative immediately. Additionally,
please notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspec-
tion by the carrier. After 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 Processor...................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Expansion ..................................................................................... 2
1.3.3 Memory ......................................................................................... 2
1.3.4 Graphics Interface......................................................................... 2
1.3.5 Ethernet Interface ......................................................................... 2
1.3.6 SATA Interface.............................................................................. 3
1.3.7 Rear I/O ........................................................................................ 3
1.3.8 Internal Connector ........................................................................ 3
1.3.9 Watchdog Timer............................................................................ 3
1.3.10 Power Requirement ...................................................................... 3
1.3.11 Environment.................................................................................. 3
1.3.12 Physical Characteristics................................................................ 3
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 4
Table 1.1: Connector/Header List................................................ 4
Table 1.2: Jumper Setting List..................................................... 5
1.5 Jumper and Connector Locations ............................................................. 9
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations (Top Side)............. 9
Figure 1.2 Jumper and Connector Locations (Bottom Side)...... 10
1.6 Board Diagram ........................................................................................ 12
Figure 1.3 AIMB-228 Board Diagram ........................................ 12
1.7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 13
1.8 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................... 13
1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers.................................................................... 13
1.8.2 CMOS Clear (JCOMS1).............................................................. 14
1.8.3 AT/ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) .............................................. 14
1.9 System Memory ...................................................................................... 14
1.10 Memory Installation ................................................................................. 14
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................15
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 16
2.2 USB Ports (USB 23/14/56)...................................................................... 16
2.3 DisplayPort1/2/3/4 (DP12/DP34) ............................................................ 17
2.4 Serial Ports (COM1~COM6) ................................................................... 17
2.5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1).......................................................... 18
2.6 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1/2)..................................................... 18
2.7 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBUS/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1), Power LED,
and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2) .................................................. 19
2.7.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/PWR_SW).................................. 19
2.7.2 Reset (JFP1/RESET).................................................................. 19
2.7.3 HDD LED (JFP1/HDDLED)......................................................... 19
2.7.4 External Speaker (JFP1/SPEAKER)........................................... 19
2.8 DC Input Jack and 4-Pin ATX Connector (DCIN1) ................................. 20
2.9 SATA Signal and Power Connector (SATA1~SATA2/SATA_PWR1~2). 20
2.10 HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO1, AUDIO2, FPAUD1) ..................... 21
2.11 PCI-E x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1) .................................................................. 22
2.12 Low-Voltage Differential Signaling Interface (LVDS1) ............................ 22
2.13 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1).................................. 23
2.14 NGFF M.2 B-Key and E-Key Connector (M2B1 & M2E1)...................... 23
2.15 Audio Amplifier Output Connector (AMP1), BOM Optional..................... 24

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2.16 General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1).............................................. 24
2.17 SPI BIOS Flash Socket (SPI1)................................................................ 25
2.18 SPI Programming Pin Header (SPI_CN1) .............................................. 25
2.19 Low-Pin-Count Header (LPC1) ............................................................... 26
2.20 Case-Open Detect Connector (JCASE1)................................................ 26
2.21 CMOS Battery Connector (BAT1)........................................................... 27
2.22 DDR4 SODIMM Socket (DIMMA1, DIMMB1) ......................................... 27
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation ................................. 29
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 30
3.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 30
3.2.1 Main Menu .................................................................................. 31
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 32
3.3 Chipset Configuration Setting ................................................................. 46
3.3.1 South Bridge Configuration......................................................... 47
3.3.2 GFX Configuration ...................................................................... 48
3.3.3 North Bridge Configuration ......................................................... 49
3.3.4 Platform Misc Configuration........................................................ 49
3.4 Security Settings ..................................................................................... 50
3.5 Boot Setting ............................................................................................ 51
3.6 Save & Exit Configuration ....................................................................... 52
Chapter 4 Software and Services...................... 55
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 56
4.2 Value-Added Software Services ............................................................. 56
4.2.1 Software API............................................................................... 56
4.2.2 Software Utility............................................................................ 57
Chapter 5 Chipset Software Installation Utility 59
5.1 Before Beginning .................................................................................... 60
5.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 60
5.3 Windows 10 Driver Setup ....................................................................... 60
Chapter 6 LAN Configuration ............................ 61
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 62
6.2 Features.................................................................................................. 62
6.3 Installation............................................................................................... 62
6.4 Windows 10 Driver Setup ....................................................................... 62
Appendix A I/O Pin Assignments ......................... 63
A.1 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector (ATX12V1) ...................................... 64
A.2 DC Input Jack (DCIN1) ........................................................................... 64
A.3 DisplayPort #1 (Up) + DisplayPort #2 (Down) Stack Connector (DP1+DP2)
.................................................................................................................64
A.4 DisplayPort #3 (Up) + DisplayPort #4 (Down) Stack Connector (DP3+DP4)
.................................................................................................................65
A.5 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Stack Connector (USB23) ............................................. 66
A.6 Serial ATA Interface Connector #1 (SATA1) .......................................... 66
A.7 USB 2.0 Stack Connector (USB14) ........................................................ 66
A.8 5VSB Input Connector (ATX_5VSB1)..................................................... 67
A.9 AT/ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) .......................................................... 67

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A.10 Dual-Port RJ45 Connector (LAN12)........................................................ 68
A.11 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (AMP1) ............................................ 68
A.12 HD Audio Interface (Line-Out) (AUDIO1)................................................ 68
A.13 HD Audio Interface (Mic-In) (AUDIO2).................................................... 69
A.14 Front Panel Audio Header (FPAUD1) ..................................................... 69
A.15 CMOS Battery Wafer Box (BAT1)........................................................... 69
A.16 Serial ATA Interface Connector #2 (SATA2)........................................... 70
A.17 HD Audio Interface (SPDIF1).................................................................. 70
A.18 LVDS VESA, JEIDA Format Selection Pin Header (JLVDS_VCON1).... 70
A.19 M.2 B-Key (NGFF_B1)............................................................................ 71
A.20 Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS1) ........................................... 72
A.21 SIM Card Holder (SIM1).......................................................................... 72
A.22 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1) ........................................................ 73
A.23 USB 2.0 Front-Panel Header (USB56) ................................................... 75
A.24 CPU Fan #1 Connector (CPUFAN1)....................................................... 75
A.25 USB Power Selection for USB12/34/56 (JUSBPWR1) ........................... 75
A.26 M.2 E-Key Connector (NGFF_E1) .......................................................... 76
A.27 COM2 Box Header (COM2) .................................................................... 77
A.28 COM1 RI# Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM1_V1) ............................... 77
A.29 Inverter Power Connector (INV1)............................................................ 77
A.30 16-bit General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1).................................... 78
A.31 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)............................................. 78
A.32 COM4 RI Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM4_V1) ................................. 78
A.33 CCTALK Voltage Selection Pin Header (JCCT_VCON1) ....................... 79
A.34 COM3 ~ COM6 Box Header (COM3456)................................................ 79
A.35 COM1 Box Header (COM1) .................................................................... 80
A.36 Low-Pin-Count Interface Connector (LPC1) ........................................... 80
A.37 Serial ATA Power Connector #1 (SATA_PWR1) .................................... 80
A.38 Serial ATA Power Connector #2 (SATA_PWR2) .................................... 81
A.39 DDR4 SODIMM Socket CH-A (DIMMA1) ............................................... 81
A.40 DDR4 SODIMM Socket CH-B (DIMMB1) ............................................... 81
A.41 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2)................................... 81
A.42 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep (JWDT1+JOBS1) .................... 81
A.43 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ........................................................... 82
A.44 PWRBTN#/RESET#/HDD LED/Serial Bus From HW Monitor IC/Internal
Buzzer/External Speaker Header (JFP1)................................................ 82
A.45 System Fan #2 Connector (SYSFAN2)................................................... 83
A.46 System Fan #1 Connector (SYSFAN1)................................................... 83
A.47 SPI Pin Header (SPI_CN1) ..................................................................... 83
A.48 SPI BIOS Flash Socket (SPI1)................................................................ 84
A.49 VDD Select for LVDS1 Panel (JLVDS1) ................................................. 84
A.50 COMS Mode Selection (JCMOS1).......................................................... 84
A.51 USB Power Selection for USB12/34/56 (JUSBPWR1) ........................... 85
A.52 VDD Select for LVDS1 Panel (JLVDS1) ................................................. 86
A.53 CMOS Clear (JCOMS1).......................................................................... 86
A.54 COM1_RI# Pin Selection (JSETCOM1_V1) ........................................... 87
A.55 COM4_RI# Pin Selection (JSETCOM4_V1) ........................................... 87
A.56 CCTALK Selection Pin Header (JCCT_VCON1) .................................... 88
A.57 AT/ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) .......................................................... 88
A.58 PWRBTN#/RESET#/HDD LED/Serial Bus/Internal Buzzer/External
Speaker Header (JFP1) .......................................................................... 89
A.59 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep (JWDT1+JOBS1) .................... 89

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Chapter 1
1General Information

AIMB-228 User Manual 2
1.1 Introduction
AIMB-228 is a mini-ITX motherboard based on the AMD Ryzen™ embedded V1000/
R1000 series processor that delivers superior graphics and computing performance.
Designed with comprehensive I/O and four display outputs, AIMB-228 is ideal for
multi-display applications such as digital surveillance, digital signage, electronic gam-
ing machines, and thin client operations. Equipped with Advantech’s WISE-PaaS/
DeviceOn remote management software, AIMB-228 provides the ideal platform that
not only reduces development costs but also enhances management efficiency.
1.2 Features
Comprehensive I/O: 4 x Displayports, 6 x serial ports, 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB
3.1, 2 x SATA III, 2 x GbE LAN, and 16-bit GPIO
Mini-ITX Form Factor: AIMB-228 is a mini-ITX motherboard
Diverse Storage Devices: SATA HDD, M.2 (2242) SSD
Optimized Integrated Graphics: AMD Vega GPU (up to 11 CUs) graphics,
H.265 decoder and encoder, VP9 decoder
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Processor
CPU: AMD V and R-series, supports quad/dual-core CPU
Max. Speed: Quad-core 3.8 GHz (V1807B)/3.6 GHz (V1605B)/dual-core 3.2
GHz (V1202B)/3.5 GHz (R1606G)/3.3 GHz (R1505G)
L2 Cache: 2 MB (V-series)/1 MB (R-series)
BIOS: AMI 128 Mbit SPI
1.3.2 Expansion
M.2 B Key: 1 (3042)
M.2 E Key: 1 (2230)
PCIe x16: 1 (PCIe x8 signal)
1.3.3 Memory
Technology: Dual-channel DDR4 2666 MHz
Max. Capacity: 32 GB
Socket: 2 x 260-pin SODIMM
1.3.4 Graphics Interface
Controller: AMD Integrated Vega GCN
LVDS: 1, supports dual-channel 48-bit, up to 1920 x colay DP 1.2 port (optional)
DP 1.2: 4, supports DP++, up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hzresolution
Multiple Display: 4 x independent displays via DP/LVDS
1.3.5 Ethernet Interface
Interface: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Controller: GbE: Realtek RTL8111G
Connector: 2 x RJ-45

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1.3.6 SATA Interface
Max. Data Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s
Channel: 2
1.3.7 Rear I/O
DP: 4
Ethernet: 2
USB: 4 (2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.1)
Audio: 2 (1 x Line-Out, 1 x Mic-In)
DC Jack: 1
1.3.8 Internal Connector
LVDS & Inverter: 1 (optional)
USB: 2 (USB 2.0)
Serial: 6 (5 x RS232,1 x RS232/422/485; COM 2 supports RS232/422/485
auto-flow control; COM 4 supports 5v/12V via jumper selection; 1 x COM sup-
ports CCtalk; 1 x COM supports TTL)
SATA: 2
SATA Power Connector: 2
GPIO: 16 bit
M.2: 2 (1 x B-key 3042 supports SIM holder, 1 x E-key 2230)
1.3.9 Watchdog Timer
Output: System reset
Interval: Programmable 1 ~ 255 sec/min
1.3.10 Power Requirement
Typical:
–Wide voltage range: 12 ~ 24 VDC input via 1 x 2.5φconnector or 1 x internal 2
x 2-pin power (12 V only)
–AT/ATX supported by jumper
–Max. power consumption: 58.4 W (16 GB DDR4 RAM)
1.3.11 Environment
Temperature:
–0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F), operating
–-40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F), non-operating
1.3.12 Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 170 x 170 mm (6.69 x 6.69 in)
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1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
The AIMB-228 motherboard features a number of jumpers and connectors that
enable the integration of external devices, such as hard disk drives and a keyboard,
and configuration according to specific applications.
The function of each board jumper and connector is listed in the tables below. Later
sections in this chapter provide instructions for setting jumpers. Chapter 2 provides
instructions for connecting external devices to the motherboard.
Table 1.1: Connector/Header List
Description Part Reference
1 Direct current input connector DCIN1
2 Displayport1/2 DP12
3 High-definition multimedia interface connector HDMI1
4 Universal serial bus port 3.1 gen 1 #7/ #8 USB78
5 Universal serial bus port 3.1 gen 2 #1/ #2 USB12
6 RJ45 #1 LAN1
7 Universal serial bus port 3.1 gen 2 #3/ #4 USB34
8 RJ45 #2 LAN2
9 Universal serial bus port 3.1 gen 2 #6 (type C) USB6
10 Universal serial bus port 3.1 gen 2 #5 USB5
11 HD audio interface (analog) AUDIO1
12 Amplifier connector AMP1
13 Front panel audio header FPAUD1
14 CMOS mode selection JCMOS1
15 PCI Express x16 slot PCIEX16_1
16 Platform controller hub PCH1
17 CMOS battery connector BAT1
18 Case open selection pin header JCASEOP_SW1
19 Case open connector JCASE1
20 NGFF M.2 B-key connector for 2242/3042 module M2B1
21 Universal serial bus port 3.1 gen 1 #9/ #10 box header USB910
22 COM1 RI# selection pin header JSETCOM1_V1
23 Serial ATA interface connector #1~#3 SATA1~SATA3
24 COM2 pin header (S1.27 mm) COM2
25 EDP/LVDS backlight inverter power connector INV1
26 COM1 pin header (S1.27 mm) COM1
27 Low-pin-count interface connector LPC1
28 Subscriber identity module connector SIM1
29 LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin header JLVDS_VCON1
30 Low-voltage differential signaling interface/embedded displayport LVDS_EDP1
31 Voltage selection for JLVDS connector JLVDS1
32 System fan #1 connector/system fan #2 connector SYSFAN1/2
33 Power LED and keyboard lock pin header JFP2
34 Watchdog timer output and OBS beep JWDT1+JOBS1
35 CPU fan connector CPUFAN1
36 8-bit general purpose I/O pin header (S1.27 mm) GPIO1
37 PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED/serial bus from HW monitor IC/
internal buzzer/external speaker header JFP1

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1. Voltage selection for LVDS1/EDP1 connector (JLVDS1)
38 CPU socket LGA1151 H4 CPU1
39 DDR4 SODIMM socket A1/DDR4 SODIMM socket B1 DIMMA1/
DIMMB1
40 SPI BIOS flash socket SPI1
41 SPI pin header SPI_CN1
42 Serial ATA interface power connector SATA_PWR1/2
43 AT/ATX mode selection PSON1
44 ATX supported 3-pin header on board ATX_5VSB1
45 NGFF M.2 E-key connector for 2230 module M2E1
Table 1.2: Jumper Setting List
Description Part Reference
1 Voltage selection for LVDS1/EDP1 connector JLVDS1
2 RTC / CMOS clear JCMOS1
3PWRBTN#/RESET#/HDD LED/serial bus from HW monitor IC/inter-
nal buzzer/external speaker header JFP1
4 Watchdog timer output and OBS beep JWDT1+JOBS1
5 AT/ATX mode selection PSON1
6 Case open selection pin header JCASEOP_SW1
7 COM1_RI# pin selection pin header JSETCOM1_V1
8 LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin header JLVDS_VCON1
Function Jumper Setting
Jumper position for +3.3V (default)
Jumper position for +5V
Jumper position for +12V
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2. CMOS clear (JCMOS1)
3. PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED/serial bus from HW monitor IC/internal
buzzer/external speaker header (JFP1)
4. Watchdog timer output and OBS beep (JWDT1+ JOBS1)
Function Jumper Setting
Keep CMOS data (default)
Clear CMOS data
Function Jumper Setting
Internal buzzer (default)
Function Jumper Setting
Watchdog timer output (2-3) (default)
OBS BEEP(4-5) (default)

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5. AT/ATX mode selection (PSON1)
6. Case open selection pin header (JCASEOP_SW1)
7. COM1_RI# Pin RI#/5V/12V selection (JSETCOM1_V1)
Function Jumper Setting
ATX mode (default)
AT mode
Function Jumper Setting
Normal close
Normal open (default)
Function Jumper Setting
Jumper position for RI# (default)
Jumper position for +5V
Jumper position for +12V

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8. LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin header (JLVDS_VCON1)
Function Jumper Setting
JEIDA mode (HI = +3.3V)
VESA mode (Low = 0V) (default)