ASROCK IMB-1237 User manual

IMB-1237
IMB-1238
IMB-X1238
User Manual
Version 1.1
Updated October 13, 2023
Copyright©2023 ASRockInd INC. All rights reserved.

Version 1.1
Updated October 13, 2023
Copyright©2023 ASRockInd INC. All rights reserved.
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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”
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RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 11
1.5 Block Diagram 13
Chapter 2 Installation 15
2.1 Screw Holes 15
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules 16
2.4 Expansion Slots 18
2.5 Jumpers Setup 20
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23
Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 29
3.1 Introduction 29
3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup 29
3.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 30
3.1.3 Navigation Keys 31
3.2 Main Screen 32
3.3 Advanced Screen 34
3.3.1 CPU Conguration 36
3.3.2 Chipset Conguration 37
3.3.3 Storage Conguration 42

3.3.4 Super IO Conguration 44
3.3.5 AMT Conguration (only for IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238) 45
3.3.6 ACPI Conguration 46
3.3.7 USB Conguration 47
3.3.8 Trusted Computing 48
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 50
3.5 Security Screen 51
3.6 Boot Screen 53
3.7 Exit Screen 54

1
IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRockInd IMB-1237 / IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 motherboard, a
reliable motherboard 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 soware might be updated, the
content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modica-
tions of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRockInd website
without further notice. You may nd the latest CPU support lists on ASRockInd web-
site as well.
ASRockInd website https://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.
https://www.asrockind.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRockInd IMB-1237 / IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 Motherboard (Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x
1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm x 3.8 cm))
IMB-1237 IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238
Gi Package
1 x I/O Shield
3 x SCREW M2*2, D=5
1 x SATA Power Cable
1 x COM Cable
2 x SATA Cable
1 x I/O Shield
4 x SCREW M2*2, D=5
1 x SATA Power Cable
1 x COM Cable
2 x SATA Cable
Bulk Package 1 x I/O Shield
3 x SCREW M2*2, D=5
1 x I/O Shield
4 x SCREW M2*2, D=5

2
1.2 Specications
Form Factor Dimensions
(LxWxH)
Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x 1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
x 3.8 cm)
Processor
System
CPU
Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen (Raptor Lake-S Refresh/
Raptor Lake-S/Alder Lake-S) Core™ Processors, up
to 65W
Chipset Intel® H610
Socket LGA1700
BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit
Memory
Technology
Dual Channel DDR5 4800/5600 MHz*
*Actual memory frequency depends on the CPU
types and DRAM modules, for more information
refer to https://www.asrockind.com/en-gb/index.
php?route=newsblog/faq&faq_id=90 technical FAQ
*If motherboard ambient temperature is over 55ºC,
the memory thermal solution should be added to
avoid thermal issue.
Capacity 64 GB (32 GB per DIMM)
Socket 2 x 262-pin SO-DIMM
Graphics
Controller Intel® UHD Graphics
HDMI
HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
HDMI 1.4b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@30Hz
DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
LVDS Dual channel 24 bit up to 1920x1200@60Hz
(Connector shared with eDP)
eDP Max resolution up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz
(Connector shared with LVDS)
MultiDisplay Triple Display
Expansion
Slot
PCIe 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5)
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, USB3.2
Gen1, USB 2.0 and SIM for 4G/5G
SIM Socket 1 x Socket connected to M.2 Key B
Audio Interface Realtek ALC662, High Denition Audio. Line-out,
Mic-in
• IMB-1237

3
IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238
Ethernet
Controller/
Speed
LAN1: Intel® I226V with 10/100/1000/2500
Mbps
LAN2: Intel® I219V with 10/100/1000 Mbps
Controller 2 x RJ-45
Rear I/O
HDMI 1 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x HDMI 1.4b
DisplayPort 1 x DP 1.4a++
Ethernet 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
1 x 1 Gigabit LAN
USB 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen2)
4 x USB 2.0
Audio 2 (Mic-in, Line-out)
COM COM1, COM2 (RS-232/422/485)
Internal
Connector
USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 x USB 3.2 header)
1 x USB 2.0 (From USB 3.2 header)
COM COM3, COM4 (RS-232)
GPIO 4 x GPI, 4 x GPO
LVDS 1 (Connector with LVDS/eDP signal, switch by
BIOS)
SATA PWR
Output 1
Speaker
Header 1
Storage M.2 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4
for SSD
SATA 2 x SATA3 (6Gb/s)
Watchdog
Timer
Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255 Sec
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 aer power
input ready
Environment
Operating
Temp 0ºC ~ 70ºC
Storage Temp -40° C ~ 85° C
Operating
Humidity 5% ~ 90%
Storage
Humidity 5% ~ 90%

4
Form Factor Dimensions
(LxWxH)
Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x 1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
x 3.8 cm)
Processor
System
CPU
Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen (Raptor Lake-S Refresh/
Raptor Lake-S/Alder Lake-S) Core™ Processors, up
to 65W
Chipset IMB-1238: Intel® Q670
IMB-X1238: Intel® W680
Socket LGA1700
BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit
Memory
Technology
IMB-1238: Dual Channel DDR5 4800/5600 MHz*
IMB-X1238: Dual Channel ECC/non-ECC DDR5
4800/5600 MHz*
*Actual memory frequency depends on the CPU
types and DRAM modules, for more information
refer to https://www.asrockind.com/en-gb/index.
php?route=newsblog/faq&faq_id=90 technical FAQ
*If motherboard ambient temperature is over 55ºC,
the memory thermal solution should be added to
avoid thermal issue.
Capacity 64 GB (32 GB per DIMM)
Socket 2 x 262-pin SO-DIMM
Graphics
Controller Intel® UHD Graphics
HDMI
HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
HDMI 1.4b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@30Hz
DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
LVDS Dual channel 24 bit up to 1920x1200@60Hz
(Connector shared with eDP)
eDP Max resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz
(Connector shared with LVDS)
MultiDisplay Quad Display
Expansion
Slot
PCIe 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5, 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, USB3.2
Gen1, USB 2.0 and SIM for 4G/5G
SIM Socket 1 x Socket connected to M.2 Key B
• IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238

5
IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238
Audio Interface Realtek ALC897, High Denition Audio. Line-
out, Mic-in
Ethernet
Controller/
Speed
LAN1: Intel® I226V with 10/100/1000/2500
Mbps
LAN2: I219LM with 10/100/1000 Mbps,
supports vPro
Controller 2 x RJ-45
Rear I/O
HDMI 1 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x HDMI 1.4b
DisplayPort 1 x DP 1.4a++
Ethernet 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
1 x 1 Gigabit LAN
USB 4 x USB 3.2 (Gen2)
2 x USB 2.0
Audio 2 (Mic-in, Line-out)
COM COM1, COM2 (RS-232/422/485)
Internal
Connector
USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 x USB 3.2 header)
2 x USB 2.0 (1 x 2.54 pitch header)
COM COM3, COM4 (RS-232)
GPIO 4 x GPI, 4 x GPO
LVDS 1 (Connector with LVDS/eDP signal, switch by
BIOS)
SATA PWR
Output 1
Speaker
Header 1
Storage
M.2
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4
for SSD
1 x M.2 (KeyM, 2242) with PCIe Gen3 x4 and
SATA3 for SSD*
*Recommend using M2X4-SATA-4P module
to support extra 4 SATA ports (supported 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, ...255 Sec