ASRock Industrial IMB-1231 User manual

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IMB-1231
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2022
Copyright©2022 ASRockInd INC. All rights reserved.

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Version 1.0
Published July 2022
Copyright©2022 ASRockInd INC. All rights reserved.
Copyright Notice:
No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or
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ASRockInd Inc.
Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not
be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used
only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to
infringe.
Disclaimer:
Specications and information contained in this documentation are furnished
for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should
not be constructed as a commitment by ASRockInd. ASRockInd assumes no
responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation.
With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRockInd does not provide
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to
the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or tness for a particular
purpose.
In no event shall ASRockInd, its directors, ocers, employees, or agents be liable
for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages
for loss of prots, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the
like), even if ASRockInd has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising
from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
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”
ASRockInd Website: http://www.asrockind.com

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logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................... 5
1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 5
1.2 Specications................................................................. 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout....................................................... 8
1.4 I/O Panel........................................................................ 10
2 Installation ......................................................... 11
2.1 Screw Holes................................................................... 11
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 11
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM).................. 12
2.4 Expansion Slots ............................................................ 14
2.5 Jumpers Setup............................................................... 15
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors................................ 17
2.7 Installation of ROM Socket ............................................ 22
3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY......................................... 23
3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 23
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar .................................................... 23
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 24
3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 24
3.3 Advanced Screen........................................................... 25
3.3.1 CPU Conguration ............................................... 26
3.3.2 Chipset Conguration........................................... 28
3.3.3 Storage Conguration .......................................... 30
3.3.4 Super IO Conguration ........................................ 31
3.3.5 AMT Conguration ............................................... 32
3.3.6 ACPI Conguration............................................... 34
3.3.7 USB Conguration ............................................... 35
3.3.8 Trusted Computing............................................... 36
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 37
3.5 Security Screen ............................................................. 38
3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 39
3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 40

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRockInd IMB-1231 motherboard, a reliable mother-
board produced under ASRockInd’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers
excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRockInd’s commitment
to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 contains the conguration guide
to BIOS setup.
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modications of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRockInd website without further notice. You may
nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRockInd website
as well. ASRockInd website http://www.asrockind.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specic information about the model you are using.
www.asrockind.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRockInd IMB-1231 Motherboard (Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in))
1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 Specications
Form
Factor Dimensions Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in)
Processor
System
CPU Intel® 12th Gen (Alder Lake-S) Core™
Processors, up to 65W
Chipset Intel®Q670
Socket LGA1700
BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit
Memory
Technology Dual Channel DDR4 3200 MHz
Capacity 64GB (32 GB per DIMM)
Socket 2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM
Graphics
Controller Intel® UHD Graphics
DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
HDMI HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
eDP eDP1.4b
Max resolution up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz
LVDS Dual channel 24 bit up to 1920x1200@60Hz
VGA Max resolution up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz
MultiDisplay Quad Display
Expansion
Slot
PCIe 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4, Support riser card x8/x8)
M.2
1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, USB 2.0
and CNVi for Wireless
1 x M.2 (Key B, 3042/3052) with PCIe x1/USB
3.2 Gen1/USB 2.0 and SIM for 4G
SIM Socket 1 x Socket connected to M.2 Key B
Audio Interface Realtek ALC897, High Denition Audio. Line-
out, Mic-in
Ethernet
Controller/
Speed
LAN1: Intel®I225LM with 10/100/1000/2500
Mbps, support AMT/vPro
LAN2: Intel®I225LM with 10/100/1000/2500
Mbps
Connector 2 x RJ-45
Rear I/O
HDMI 1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort 2 x DP 1.4a++
VGA 1
Ethernet 2 x 2.5 Gigabite LAN
USB 4 x USB 3.2 (Gen2)
Audio 2 (Mic-in, Line-out)
COM 2 x COM (RS-232/422/485)

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Internal
Connector
USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 x USB 3.2 header)
4 x USB 2.0 (2 x 2.54 pitch header)
COM 3 x COM (RS-232)
GPIO 4 x GPI, 4 x GPO
TPM TPM 2.0 onboard IC
LVDS 1
eDP 1
SATA PWR
Output 1
Speaker
Header 1
Storage
M.2
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe
Gen3 x4 for SSD
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242) with PCIe Gen4 x4
and SATA3 for SSD*
*Recommend using M2X4-SATA-4P module
to support extra 4 SATA ports (Support by
special BIOS)
SATA 4 x SATA3 (6Gb/s)
RAID
Intel®VMD RAID 0/1/5/10
**Supported by identical interface (PCIe or
SATA)
PCIe interface: M.2 Key B + M.2 Key M1/2
or 2*M.2 Key M
SATA interface: SATA port
Watchdog
Timer
Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec
Power
Requirements
Input PWR ATX PWR (24+4-pin) and +12V DC-In co-
design
Power On
AT/ATX Supported
- AT: Directly PWR on as power input ready
- ATX: Press button to PWR on after power
input ready
Environment
Operating
Temp 0ºC ~ 60ºC
Storage
Temp -40°C ~ 85°C
Operating
Humidity 5% ~ 90%
Storage
Humidity 5% ~ 90%

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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1 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumpers
PWR_COM1 (For COM Port1)
PWR_COM2 (For COM Port2)
2 : M.2 Key-M Socket (M2_M2)
3 : ESPI Header (ESPI1)
4 : M.2 Key-B Socket (M2_B1)
5 : 24-pin ATX Power Input Connector
6 : SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1~4)
7 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumper
PWR_COM3 (For COM Port3)
8 : SATA Power Output Connector
9 : COM Port Headers (COM5, 4, 3) (RS232)
10 : Digital Input/Output Pin Header (JGPIO1)
11 : Backlight Volume Control (BLT_VOL1)
12 : Inverter Power Control Wafer (BLT_PWR1)
13 : Digital Input / Output Power Select (JGPIO_PWR1)
14 : LVDS Panel Connector
15 : Panel Power Select (LCD_VCC) (PNL_PWR1)
16 : Backlight Power Select (LCD_BLT_VCC) (BKT_PWR1)
17 : CON_LBKLT_CTL Voltage Level (BLT_PWM2)
18 : Digital Input / Output Default Value Setting (JGPIO_SET1)
19 : Brightness Control Mode (BLT_PWM1)
20 : DACC1_PCIE_PWR1
21 : Clear CMOS Header (CLRMOS1)
22 : Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1_2)
23 : PWR_BAT1_SIO_AT1
24 : System Panel Header
25 : SMBUS_TEST1
26 : CPU FAN Connector (+12V)
27 : Chassis FAN Connector (+12V)
28 : M.2 Key-M Socket (M2_M1)
29 : M.2 Key-E Socket (M2_E1)
30 : Front Panel Audio Header
31 : 4-pin ATX PWR Connector
32 : SPDIF Header
33 : 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
34 : USB2.0 Headers (USB2_5_6, USB2_10_11)
35 : USB3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_4_9)
36 : Battery Connector
Back Side:
SIM Card Socket (SIM1)

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1.4 I/O Panel
1 COM Port (COM1)*
2 DisplayPort (DP1)
3 D-Sub Port (VGA1)
4 RJ45 LAN Port (LAN2)**
5 RJ45 LAN Port (LAN1)**
6 Line out (Lime)
7 Microphone (Pink)
8 USB3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB3_7_8)
9 USB3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB3_1_2)
10 DisplayPort (DP2)
11 HDMI Port (HDMI1)
12 COM Port (COM2)*
** There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
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
* This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1, 2 ports. Please refer to below table for
the pin denition. In addition, COM1, 2 ports (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted in BIOS setup
utility > Advanced Screen > Super IO Conguration. You may refer to page 31 for details.
PIN RS232 RS422 RS485
1 DCD TX- RTX-
2 RXD TX+ RTX+
3 TXD RX+ N/A
4 DTR RX- N/A
5GND GND GND
6 DSR N/A N/A
7 RTS N/A N/A
8 CTS N/A N/A
9 PWR PWR PWR
COM1, 2 Port Pin Denition