ASROCK IMB-A182P User manual

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IMB-A182
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published September 2015
Copyright©2015 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Version 1.0
Published September 2015
Copyright©2015 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
Copyright Notice:
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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”
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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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 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) ............................... 12
2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) ............................. 13
2.3 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 14
2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 16
3. UEFI SETUP UTILITY.................................................. 22
3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 22
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ..................................................... 22
3.1.2 Navigation Keys .................................................... 23
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 24
3.3 Advanced Screen........................................................... 25
  3.3.1CPUConguration ............................................... 26
  3.3.2ChipsetConguration........................................... 27
  3.3.3StorageConguration .......................................... 29
  3.3.4SuperIOConguration ........................................ 30
  3.3.5ACPIConguration............................................... 31
  3.3.6USBConguration ............................................... 32
3.4 Tool ............................................................................. 33
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen.................... 34
3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 35
3.7 Security Screen.............................................................. 37
3.8 Exit Screen..................................................................... 38
4. Software Support ....................................................... 39
4.1 Install Operating System ................................................ 39
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 39
4.2.1 Running The Support CD..................................... 39
4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 39
4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 39
4.2.4 Contact Information.............................................. 39

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock IMB-A182 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality con-
trol. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to AS-
Rock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the mother-
board and step-by-step hardware installation guide. Chapter 3 and 4 con-
tainsthecongurationguideofUEFIsetupandinformationoftheSupport
CD.
 BecausethemotherboardspecicationsandtheUEFIsoftware
might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to
changewithoutnotice.Incaseanymodicationsofthismanual
occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s web-
site without further notice.You may nd the latest VGA cards
and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.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.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock IMB-A182 Motherboard
(Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
ASRock IMB-A182QuickInstallationGuide
ASRock IMB-A182 Support CD
1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 Specications
Platform
MB Dimension - Mini-ITX Form Factor:
6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
CAP - All Solid CAP
Fanless -FanorFanless(DependonGPUused)
System
CPU - AMD Steppe Eagle SOC
System Memory - 2 x 204pin SO-DIMM
- One Channel
- Up to DDR3 1600 MHz
Display - Embedded ATI Radeon
(IMB-A182) - DirectX®11.1 graphics support
 -VGA
- LVDS up to 2-ch/24-bits 1920x1200 resolution
- HDMI 1.4a
 -SupportDualDisplay(anytwodisplaydevicesofVGA,
LVDS, HDMI)
Display - Embedded ATI Radeon
(IMB-A182-H) - DirectX®11.1 graphics support
 -VGA
- 2 x HDMI 1.4a
 -SupportDualDisplay(anytwodisplaydevicesofVGA,
HDMI)
* when using the two HDMI displays together, one will be true HDMI
and one will be in DVI mode and does not support audio.
Ethernet -DualG-LAN
 -2xRealtekRTL8111G
Audio - ALC662
- Two Jacks on Rear I/O
 -3Waudioamplier(RealtekALC109)supported(withI2C
interface to control volume)
Super I/O - NUVOTON NCT6627UD (6 COM ports)
Expansion - 1 x Mini- PCIe (half size)
Interface - 1x (PCIex4)
Watch Dog Timer - System reset, 0~255 interval setting in BIOS
Power on Mode - AT/ATX Power on mode supported (setting by jumper)
AT: Directly PWR on as Power input ready
ATX: Press Button to PWR on after Power input ready
RTC - eKabini embedded

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Internal I/O
Display - LVDS (2-ch/24bits) + Inverter connector
(IMB-A182) - 1 x rear HDMI
Display - 2 x rear HDMI
(IMB-A182-H)
Storage - 1 x SATA3 port
- 1 x mSATA
USB - 4 x USB2.0 ports (by two 2x5 K9 2.54mm Headers)
Audio - Front Audio Header
- 1x4 Spdif Header
- Buzzer
Serial Port - 4 x RS232 (COM B,D,E,F)
- 4 x (1x3) Header to offer PWR select for 2 rear and 2
internal
- All use +5V Tranceiver
Parallel Port - 1 x LPT Header (2x13, K26, 2.0mm)
Digital I/O - 8-bits
Battery - Vertical socket or by Header
FAN - 1 x 3-pin FAN (with speed control)
- 1 x 4-pin FAN Connector
Power In - 20-pin ATX PWR connector
- 4-pin ATX PWR con for +12V~24V input
Front Panel - One 2x5 K10 pin Header to offer: PWR Button / Reset
Button / PWR/Suspend LED / HDD LED
TPM -ModiedTPMHeadertosupport80-Portdebuguseand
reserve to "LPC to COM232" module use
Others - 1 x 7-pin pitch 2.0 wafer connector for LVDS brightness
control and audio volume control (IMB-A182)
Rear I/O
Keyboard/Mouse - 1 x PS/2 combo
(PS/2)
Serial Port - 2 x RS-232 (COMA,C)
- Support RS232/422/485
- Pin9 can support +5V or +12V, set by Jumper
LAN - 2 x RJ45
USB2.0 - 4 x USB2.0
USB3.0 - 2 x USB3.0
Display -1xD-SubVGA
(IMB-A182) - 1 x HDMI
Display -1xD-SubVGA
(IMB-A182-H) - 2 x HDMI
Audio - 2 x Audio Jack (MIC-in, Line-Out)

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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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1 : LVDS Power (VDD Power) Jumper
2 : Panel Backlight Power Jumper
3 : COM Port Pin9/Power Setting Jumpers (For COM1, COM3)
4 : Backlight Control Signal Setting Header
5 : Inverter Power/Control Header
6 : Panel Backlight & Audio AMP Volume Control Header
7 : 4-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V)
8 : ATX Power Connector (Input 12V)
9 : 20-pin ATX Power Input Connector
1 0 : SATA Power Output Connector
11 : SATA3 Connector (SATA_1)
12 : USB2.0 Connectors (USB2_3, USB4_5)
13 : 4-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V)
14 : Digital Input/Output Pin Header
15:JGPIO_SET1
16 : ATX/AT Mode Jumper
17 : System Panel Header
18 : COM Port Pin9/Power Setting Jumpers (For COM2, COM4)
19 : COM Port Headers (RS232) (COM2, COM4, COM5, COM6)
20 : Digital Input/Output Power Select
21 : Chassis Intrusion Headers
22 : Printer Port Header
23 : LPC Header
24 : Clear CMOS Header
25 : Power Loss Jumper
26 : Front Panel Audio Header
27 : SPDIF Header
28 : 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
29 : LVDS Panel Connector

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1.4 I/O Panel
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
2 Serial Port (COM1)
3 Serial Port (COM3)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)
5 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)
6 Front Speaker (Lime)
7 Microphone (Pink)
8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB6_7)
9 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1)
10 HDMI Port (HDMI2)
11 HDMI Port (HDMI1) (Optional)*
12 D-Sub (VGA1)
13 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbpsconnection
* HDMI1 port on the I/O panel is for IMB-A182-H only.
PIN RS232 RS422 RS485
1DCD, Data
carrier detect TX- RTX-
2RXD, Receive
data RX+ N/A
3TXD, Transmit
data TX+ RTX+
4DTR, Data
terminal ready RX- N/A
5GND GND GND
COM1/COM3 RS232/422/485 Pin Mapping

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Chapter 2: Installation
This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the mother-
board,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensure that the mother-
boardtsintoit.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard com-
ponents or change any motherboard settings.
1. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or
removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause
physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard com-
ponents.
2. In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the moth-
erboard’s components, NEVER place your motherboard
directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist
strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle
the components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a
grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the
components.
5. When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the
chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so
may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-
DIMM slots.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the slot.
1.TheDIMMonlytsinonecorrectorientation.Itwillcause
permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you
force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
2.PleaseinstallthememorymoduleinDDR3_A2slotasrst
priority.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both
ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
notch
break
notch
break

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2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini PCI Express slot on this mother-
board.
mini-PCIE Slot: MINI_PCIE1 is used for mini PCIE cards.
PCIE Slot: The x4 lane width PCIE1 (PCIE 2.0 x4 slot) is used for PCI
Express expansion cards.
Installing an Expansion Card
Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the
power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged.
Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make
necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the
installation.
Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screws for later use.
Step3. Alignthecardconnectorwiththeslotandpressrmlyuntilthe
card is completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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Panel Backlight Power Jumper
(5-pin BKT_PWR1)
(see p.8, No. 2)
Clear CMOS Jumper
(3-pin CLRCMOS1)
(see p.8, No. 24)
LVDS Power (VDDR Power)
Jumper
(5-pin PNL_PWR1)
(see p.8, No. 1)
Clear CMOSDefault
CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset
the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and
unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds,
use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.
However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the UEFI.
IfyouneedtocleartheCMOSwhenyoujustnishupdatingtheUEFI,
youmustbootupthesystemrst,andthenshutitdownbeforeyoudothe
clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user
defaultprole,1394GUIDandMACaddresswillbeclearedonlyifthe
CMOS battery is removed.
2.3 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed
on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If
no jumper cap is placed on the pins,
the jumper is “Open”. The illustration
shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and
pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.
1-2 : +5V
2-3 : +12V
4-5 : +Vin
1-2 : +3V
2-3 : +5V
4-5 : +12V

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COM Port Pin9/Power
Setting Jumpers
(3-pin PWR_CM1)
(see p.8, No. 3)
(3-pin PWR_CM2)
(see p.8, No. 18)
(3-pin PWR_CM3)
(see p.8, No. 3)
(3-pin PWR_CM4)
(see p.8, No. 18)
ATX/AT Mode Jumper 1-2 : AT Mode
(3-pin PWR_JP1)
2-3 : ATX Mode
(see p.8, No. 16)
Digital Input / Output Power 1-2 : +12V
Select 2-3 : +5V
(3-pinJGPIO_PWR1)
(see p.8, No. 20)
Backlight Control Signal
Setting Jumper
(3-pin BKT_CTL1)
(see p.8, No. 4)
1-2 : +3V Level
2-3 : +5V Level
1-2 : +12V
2-3 : +5V
JGPIO_SET1
(3-pinJGPIO_SET1)
(see p.8, No. 15)
1-2 : +5V
2-3:GND
+5VSB_ATX
Power Loss Jumper
(2-pin PWR_LOSS1)
(see p.8, No. 25)
Open : Power Loss
Close : no Power Loss

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2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT
place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Plac-
ing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard!
LVDS Panel Connector
(40-pin LVDS1)
(see p.8, No. 29)
Inverter Power/Control
Header
(6-pin BLT_PWR1)
(see p.8, No. 5)
1
PIN Signal Name
1GND
2GND
3 B/L ADJUST
4 B/L ENABLE
5 LCD BLT VCC
6 LCD BLT VCC
PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name
1 LVDS_PWR 2 LVDS_PWR
3 +3V 4 DDC CLK
5 DDC DATA 6 LVDS1 D0(-)
7 LVDS1 D0(+) 8 GND
9 LVDS1 D1(-) 10 LVDS1 D1(+)
11 GND 12 LVDS1 D2(-)
13 LVDS1 D2(+) 14 GND
15 LVDS1 D3(-) 16 LVDS1 D3(+)
17 GND 18 LVDS1 CLK(-)
19 LVDS1 CLK(+) 20 GND
21 LVDS2 D0(-) 22 LVDS2 D0(+)
23 GND 24 LVDS2 D1(-)
25 LVDS2 D1(+) 26 GND
27 LVDS2 D2(-) 28 LVDS2 D2(+)
29 LVDS PWR EN 30 LVDS2 D3(-)
31 LVDS2 D3(+) 32 GND
33 LVDS2 CLK(-) 34 LVDS2 CLK(+)
35 GND 36 B/L ENABLE
37 B/L ADJUST 38 BLT_PWR
39 BLT_PWR 40 BLT_PWR
139
40
2

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Serial ATA3 Connector
(SATA_1: see p.8, No. 11)
Panel Backlight & Audio
AMP Volume Control
Header
(7-pin BLT_VOL1)
(see p.8, No. 6)
1
USB 2.0 Connectors
(9-pin USB2_3, USB4_5)
(see p.8, No. 12)
Besides four default USB 2.0
ports on the I/O panel, there
are two USB 2.0 headers on
this motherboard. Each USB
2.0 header can support two
USB 2.0 ports.
This is an interface for print
port cable that allows conve-
nient connection of printer
devices.
Print Port Header
(25-pin LPT1)
(see p.8, No. 22)
PIN Signal Name
1 VOL_UP
2 VOL_DW
3 BKT_ON/OFF
4 BKT_UP
5 BKT_DW
6GND
7GND
This Serial ATA3 (SATA3)
connector supports SATA
data cables for internal stor-
age devices. The current
SATA3 interface allows up to
6.0Gb/sdatatransferrate.
1
AFD#
ERROR#
PINIT# GND
SLIN#
STB#
SPD0
SPD1
SPD2
SPD3
SPD4
SPD5
SPD6
SPD7
ACK#
BUSY
PE
SLCT
DUMMY
GND
GND
P+
P-
USB_PWR
P+
P-
USB_PWR
1

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 1.HighDenitionAudiosupportsJackSensing,butthepanelwireon
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow
the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your
system.
2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel
audio header by the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to
OUT2_L.
C.ConnectGround(GND)toGround(GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
For Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Select “Mixer”. Select “Recorder”. Then click “FrontMic”.
For Windows®8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit /
VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
 Gotothe“FrontMic”TabintheRealtekControlpanel.Adjust
“Recording Volume”.
LPC Header
(19-pin LPC1)
(see p.8, No. 23)
This connector supports
Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital
certicates,passwords,and
data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network se-
curity, protects digital identi-
ties, and ensures platform
integrity.
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.8, No. 26)
This is an interface for the
front panel audio cable that
allows convenient connec-
tion and control of audio
devices.
J_SENSE
OUT2_L
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GN D
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
1

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System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.8, No. 17)
This header accommodates
several system front panel
functions.
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indica-
tor on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments
below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the
cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the
reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and
fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel.
The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps
blinking when the sys-tem is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off
when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel.
The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel mod-
ule mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED,
hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your
chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire as-
signments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly.
GND RESET#
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
GND
HDLED-
HDLED+
1
GND

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CPU Fan Connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.8, No. 7)
(4-pin CPU_FAN2)
(see p.8, No. 13)
Though this motherboard
provides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(Quiet Fan) connector, 3-Pin
CPU fans can still work suc-
cessfully even without fan
speed control. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin CPU fan,
please connect it to Pin 1-3.
COM Port Headers (RS232)
(9-pin COM2, COM4,
COM5, COM6)
(see p.8, No. 19)
These COM headers sup-
port serial port modules.
3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
(4-pin SPEAKER1)
(see p.8, No. 28)
Chassis Intrusion Headers This motherboard supports
(2-pin CI1, CI2: see p.8, No. 21) CASE OPEN detection
feature that detects if the
chassis cover has been
removed. This feature
requires a chassis with
chassis intrusion detection
design.
CI1:
Close: Active Case Open
Open: Normal
Cl2:
Close: Normal
Open: Active Case Open
1
Signal
GND
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
+12V
GND
4
3
2
1
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
+12V
GND 1
2
3
4
PIN Signal Name
1 SPK R-
2 SPK R+
3 SPK L+
4 SPK L-
1