ASRock Industrial iBOX 250 Series User manual

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User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2022
iBOX 250 Series
User Manual

Version 1.0
Published July 2023
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two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”
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Replaceable batteries
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION (or Warning)
Hot surface
Do not touch
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is product should be connected by means of a power cord to a socket-outlet
with earthing connection.
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Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock Industrial or want to know more about ASRock Industrial,
you’re welcome to visit ASRock Industrial’s website at https://www.asrockind.com; or you
may contact your dealer for further information.
ASRock Industrial Incorporation
Email: Inf[email protected]

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Product Specications 2
1.3 Block Diagram 4
Chapter 2 Product Overview 5
2.1 Front View 5
2.2 Rear View 6
2.3 Inside View 7
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 8
3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 8
3.2 How to Install the WiFi Module 9
3.3 How to Install the M.2 SSD 10
3.4 How to Install the 45 LTE/5G Module 11
3.5 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 12
3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules 14
3.7 How to Install the Wall Mounting Brackets 15
3.8 How to Install the VESA Bracket (Optional) 16
3.9 How to Install the Din Rail Mounting Bracket (Optional) 17
3.10 Positions of the iBOX 250 Series 18
Chapter 4 Motherboard 19
4.1 Motherboard Layout 19
4.2 Motherboard Specications 21
4.3 Jumpers Setup 23

4.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26
4.5 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) 32
Chapter 5 UEFI Setup Utility 33
5.1 Introduction 33
5.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup 33
5.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 34
5.1.3 Navigation Keys 35
5.2 Main Screen 36
5.3 Advanced Screen 37
5.3.1 CPU Conguration 38
5.3.2 Chipset Conguration 40
5.3.3 Storage Conguration 42
5.3.4 Super IO Conguration 44
5.3.5 ACPI Conguration 45
5.3.6 USB Conguration 46
5.3.8 Trusted Computing 47
5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 49
5.5 Security Screen 50
5.6 Boot Screen 51
5.7 Exit Screen 52
Chapter 6 Software Support 53
6.1 Install Operating System 53

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
• iBOX 250 Series
• 1 x 19V/65W power adapter
• 1 x SATA cable
• 1 x M.2 screw
• Quick Installation Guide
• Power Cord (by request)
• 1 x VESA mounting bracket and screw package (by request)
• Din rail kit & screw package (by request)
• Wall mount kit & screw package
Because the hardware specications might be updated, the content of this documentation
will be subject to change without notice.
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer.
e barebone system does not include memory, hard drive and mSATA SSD.

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1.2 Product Specications
Processor System
CPU
Chipset
BIOS
Intel®Elkhart Lake SoC Processors
iBOX-250J (J6412, QC, Max Speed Up to 2.6GHz, 10W)
SoC
AMI SPI 256 Mbit�
Memory
Technology
Capacity
Socket
Dual Channel DDR4 3200 MHz
32GB (16GB per DIMM)
2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM
Graphics
Controller
HDMI
VGA
MultiDisplay
Intel®Gen 11 Graphics
HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz
Dual Display
Ethernet
Controller/ Speed
Connector
LAN1: Intel®I225LM/I225V with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
LAN2: Intel®I225LM/I225V with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
2 x RJ-45
Storage
M.2
SATA
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe x1 for SSD
1 x SATA3 (6Gb/s)
Front I/O
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB
COM
Audio
N/A
N/A
2 x USB 2.0
3 x COM (RS-232)
N/A
Watchdog Timer
Output
Interval
From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec
Rear I/O
HDMI
VGA
Ethernet
USB
Audio
1 x HDMI2.0b
1
2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 x USB 2.0
N/A
Power Requirements
Input PWR
Power On
9~36V DC-In
AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as po wer input ready
- ATX : Press button to PWR on after po wer input ready
Environment
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
-20ºC ~ 50ºC (With extended temp. peripherals)
-40° C – 85° C
10% ~ 90%
10% ~ 90%
Mechanical
Construction
Mounting
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Aluminum housing
VESA mounting, Wall mounting, Din-rail (By request)
200 x 134.5 x 39mm
Net Weight:1.3kg
Others
OS Support
TPM
Certifications
Packing List
Windows 10/11
TPM 2.0 onboard IC
CE, FCC
1 x 19V/65W Power Adapter
1 x Screw Package
1 x Wall mount kit

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Processor System
CPU
Chipset
BIOS
Intel®Elkhart Lake SoC Processors
iBOX-250J (J6412, QC, Max Speed Up to 2.6GHz, 10W)
SoC
AMI SPI 256 Mbit�
Memory
Technology
Capacity
Socket
Dual Channel DDR4 3200 MHz
32GB (16GB per DIMM)
2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM
Graphics
Controller
HDMI
VGA
MultiDisplay
Intel®Gen 11 Graphics
HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz
Dual Display
Ethernet
Controller/ Speed
Connector
LAN1: Intel®I225LM/I225V with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
LAN2: Intel®I225LM/I225V with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
2 x RJ-45
Storage
M.2
SATA
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe x1 for SSD
1 x SATA3 (6Gb/s)
Front I/O
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB
COM
Audio
N/A
N/A
2 x USB 2.0
3 x COM (RS-232)
N/A
Watchdog Timer
Output
Interval
From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec
Rear I/O
HDMI
VGA
Ethernet
USB
Audio
1 x HDMI2.0b
1
2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 x USB 2.0
N/A
Power Requirements
Input PWR
Power On
9~36V DC-In
AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as po wer input ready
- ATX : Press button to PWR on after po wer input ready
Environment
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
-20ºC ~ 50ºC (With extended temp. peripherals)
-40° C – 85° C
10% ~ 90%
10% ~ 90%
Mechanical
Construction
Mounting
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Aluminum housing
VESA mounting, Wall mounting, Din-rail (By request)
200 x 134.5 x 39mm
Net Weight:1.3kg
Others
OS Support
TPM
Certifications
Packing List
Windows 10/11
TPM 2.0 onboard IC
CE, FCC
1 x 19V/65W Power Adapter
1 x Screw Package
1 x Wall mount kit
Processor System
CPU
Chipset
BIOS
Intel®Elkhart Lake SoC Processors
iBOX-250J (J6412, QC, Max Speed Up to 2.6GHz, 10W)
SoC
AMI SPI 256 Mbit�
Memory
Technology
Capacity
Socket
Dual Channel DDR4 3200 MHz
32GB (16GB per DIMM)
2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM
Graphics
Controller
HDMI
VGA
MultiDisplay
Intel®Gen 11 Graphics
HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz
Dual Display
Ethernet
Controller/ Speed
Connector
LAN1: Intel®I225LM/I225V with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
LAN2: Intel®I225LM/I225V with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
2 x RJ-45
Storage
M.2
SATA
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe x1 for SSD
1 x SATA3 (6Gb/s)
Front I/O
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB
COM
Audio
N/A
N/A
2 x USB 2.0
3 x COM (RS-232)
N/A
Watchdog Timer
Output
Interval
From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec
Rear I/O
HDMI
VGA
Ethernet
USB
Audio
1 x HDMI2.0b
1
2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 x USB 2.0
N/A
Power Requirements
Input PWR
Power On
9~36V DC-In
AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as po wer input ready
- ATX : Press button to PWR on after po wer input ready
Environment
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
-20ºC ~ 50ºC (With extended temp. peripherals)
-40° C – 85° C
10% ~ 90%
10% ~ 90%
Mechanical
Construction
Mounting
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Aluminum housing
VESA mounting, Wall mounting, Din-rail (By request)
200 x 134.5 x 39mm
Net Weight:1.3kg
Others
OS Support
TPM
Certifications
Packing List
Windows 10/11
TPM 2.0 onboard IC
CE, FCC
1 x 19V/65W Power Adapter
1 x Screw Package
1 x Wall mount kit

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1.3 Block Diagram
HDMI DDI
Intel
Elkhart
lake
Nuvoton
NCT6126D
PCIe x1
MDI
2.5G
USB 2.0 x2
SPI
SBC-250J
HDA
FAN
3 x RS232
1xRS232/422/482
NUVOTON
MINI58TDE
BIOS
INFINEON
SLB9670VQ2.0
PCIe x1
USB 2.0 x1
SO-DIMM
DDR4
Channel B
Channel A
USB 3.2/USB 2.0
Header
RJ45
Connector
PCIe x1
MDI
2.5G
RJ45
Connector
Intel
I225
Line Out/Mic In
Header
2W AMP
Header
Realtek
ALC233/
ALC256
SO-DIMM
DDR4
M.2 Key M
ITE
IT66318
Intel
I225
CPU FAN x1
HDMI
Connector
USB 3.2 Gen1 x1
USB 2.0 x2
USB 3.2/USB 2.0
Connector
USB 3.2 Gen2 x1
2 x USB 2.0
Header
USB 2.0 x4
M.2 Key E
SATA3
SATA x1
SPI
SMBUS
eSPI
UART
eSPI
Debug Header
LVDS/eDP DDI
Chrontel
CH7513
LVDS/eDP
By pass mode
VGA DDI
Realtek
RTD2168
VGA
Connector
PCIe x1
M.2 Key B
USB 3.2 Gen1 x1
USB 2.0 x1
SIM
Card
PCIe x1
DGIO
GPIO x4
GPIO x4

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Chapter 2 Product Overview
is chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the
iBOX 250 Series.
2.1 Front View
No. Description
1 Power button
2 3 x COM Port
3 2 x USB 2.0 (Type A)
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2.2 Rear View
No. Description
1 2 x RJ-45 (2.5G LAN)*
2HDMI
3 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
4VGA
5 USB 2.0 (Type A)
* ere are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps/100Mbps
connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 1Gbps connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
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2.3 Inside View
No. Description
1 SATA 3.0 Connector
2 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe x1 for SSD
3 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1 and USB 2.0 for Wireless
4 1 x M.2 (Key B, 3042/3052) with PCIe x1/USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 and SIM
for 4G/5G
5SO-DIMM Slots
SO-DIMM memory, hard drive and mSATA SSD are not included with this system.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
is chapter helps you install or remove important components.
3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case
1. Remove the four screws on the bottom case.
2. en li up and remove the bottom panel.
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3.2 How to Install the WiFi Module
1. Locate the WiFi Module slot on the motherboard.
2. Carefully insert the WiFi Module into the slot at a 30-degree angle.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi Module to the motherboard.

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3.3 How to Install the M.2 SSD
1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard.
2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) into the slot at a 30-degree angle.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) to the motherboard.

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3.4 How to Install the 45 LTE/5G Module
1. Locate the 4G LTE/5G module slot on the motherboard.
2. Carefully insert the 4G LTE/5G Module into the slot at a 30-degree angle.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the 4G LTE/5G Module to the motherboard.

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3.5 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive
1. Remove the four screws on the bottom case. en li up and remove the bottom panel.
2. Attach the HDD cage to the bottom panel and secure it with screws. en connect the
SATA Data and Power Cable to the HDD.
3. Connect the SATA Cable to the connector on the motherboard.
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4. Secure four screws and reinstall the bottom panel.
For iBOX 250 Series, it is not recommended to install 2.5” HDD. If you install the 2.5”
HDD, please keep the iBOX 250 Series in a vertical position to ensure better cooling perfor-
mance.
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