AXIOMTEK IMB520R User manual

IMB520R / 521R
Intel®Socket 1151 CoreTM i7/ i5/ i3 /
Pentium®/ Celeron®
Processors ATX Industrial
Motherboard
User’s Manual

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ESD Precautions
Computer boards have integrated circuits sensitive to static electricity. To prevent chipsets
from electrostatic discharge damage, please take care of the following jobs with precautions:
Do not remove boards or integrated circuits from their anti-static packaging until you are
ready to install them.
Before holding the board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system
unit chassis for a few seconds. To discharge static electricity from your body.
Wear a grounding wrist strap, available from most electronic component stores, when
handling boards and components.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Intel®and Celeron®are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows®is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrend Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Other brand names and trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their
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Table of Contents
Disclaimers ......................................................................................................ii
ESD Precautions............................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................. 1
1.1 Features................................................................................................2
1.2 Specifications........................................................................................2
1.3 Packing list............................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Board and Pin Assignments.................... 5
2.1 Board Layout.........................................................................................5
2.2 Rear I/O.................................................................................................6
2.3 Block Diagram.....................................................................................7
2.4 Jumper Settings....................................................................................8
2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JP8) ...................................................................................... 9
2.4.2 AT/ATX Mode Select (JP9).......................................................................... 9
2.4.3 COM1 Mode Select (JP4, JP5, JP6)......................................................... 10
2.4.4 COM2 Mode Select (JP1, JP2, JP3)......................................................... 10
2.4.5 Temperature Sensor Source Select (JP7)................................................. 10
2.5 Connectors..........................................................................................11
2.5.1 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN1)........................................... 12
2.5.2 Front Panel Header (CN24)...................................................................... 12
2.5.3 GPIO Header (CN25)................................................................................ 13
2.5.4 COM1 Connector (COM1) ........................................................................ 13
2.5.5 LAN and USB 3.1 Connectors (CN5 and CN6) ........................................ 14
2.5.6 Audio Jack (CN4)...................................................................................... 14
2.5.7 Front Audio Header (CN11)....................................................................... 15
2.5.8 PCIe x16 slot (CN14) ................................................................................ 15
2.5.9 COM Headers (COM2 ~ COM6)............................................................... 15
2.5.10 External Sensor Header (JP7) .................................................................. 15
2.5.11 DisplayPort and HDMI Connector (CN2) .................................................. 16
2.5.12 Internal USB Headers (CN16~CN17, CN20, USB1) ................................ 16
2.5.13 SATA 3.0 Connectors (SATA1 ~ SATA4)................................................... 17
2.5.14 SMBus Header (CN28) ............................................................................. 17
2.5.15 Voltage Monitor Header (CN27)................................................................ 17
2.5.16 Power Input Connectors (ATX2 and CN26).............................................. 18
2.5.17 PCI-Express x4 Slots (PCIe1~PCIe4)....................................................... 19
2.5.18 PCI-Express x1 Slots (PCIe5)................................................................... 20
2.5.19 Fan Connectors (FAN1~FAN3)................................................................. 20
2.5.20 Internal USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector (CN21)................................................ 21

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2.5.21 VGA and DVI-D Connector (CN3)........................................................... 21
2.5.22 TPM Pin Header (CN23) ......................................................................... 22
2.5.23 Internal Mouse Connector (CN9) ............................................................ 22
2.5.24 Internal Keyboard Connector (CN8)........................................................ 22
Chapter 3 Hardware Description ........................... 23
3.1 Microprocessors..................................................................................23
3.2 BIOS....................................................................................................23
3.3 System Memory ..................................................................................23
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility .......................... 25
4.1 Starting................................................................................................25
4.2 Navigation Keys ..................................................................................25
4.3 Main Menu ..........................................................................................27
4.4 Advanced Menu..................................................................................28
4.5 Chipset Menu......................................................................................41
4.6 Security Menu .....................................................................................50
4.7 Boot Menu...........................................................................................51
4.8 Save & Exit Menu................................................................................52
Appendix A Watchdog Timer................................... 55
About Watchdog Timer...................................................................................55
How to Use Watchdog Timer .........................................................................55
Appendix B TPM Module Installation ........................ 57
Appendix C iAMT Settings ...................................... 61
Entering Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) ................................61
Set and Change Password ............................................................................61
iAMT Settings.................................................................................................63
iAMT Web Console........................................................................................66
Appendix D Configuring SATA for RAID .................. 69
Configuring SATAHard Drive(s) for RAID Function .......................................69
Appendix E Digital I/O ............................................. 77
Digital I/O Software Programming..................................................................77

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IMB520R / 521R LGA1151 ATX Motherboard
Introduction 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The IMB520R / 521R is an advanced ATX industrial motherboard based on the 9th/8th
Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® and Celeron® processors (Coffeelake) in an
LGA1151 socket and comes with an Intel® Q370 chipset. Specially designed for optimal
computing and visual performance, the IMB520 / 521 motherboard is an ideal solution for
major industry applications ranging from financial modeling to designing complex buildings and
vehicles. With its built-in Intel® HD Graphics GFX, this industrial grade motherboard delivers
superb 3D visual performance and supports triple display through DVI-D, HDMI and VGAports
to meet professional-grade CAD and media/entertainment needs.
In addition, the IMB520R / 521R supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, Intel®
Hyper-Threading technology, Intel® HD Graphics with DX12, 128GB DDR4 2666/2400MHz
memory, and a PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot. It also features Intel® Active Management
Technology 12 (iAMT), SATA RAID, as well as PCI Express expansion interfaces, making it
specifically suited for applications with added security features.

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1.1 Features
LGA1151 socket 9th/8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
processors (Coffeelake) up to 95W
4 x DDR4 2666/2400MHz DIMM with maximum memory capacity up to 128GB (max.
32GB per slot)
DVI-D, HDMI, Displayport and VGA with triple view support
4 x SATA-600 RAID 0/1/5/10
2 x USB3.1 (Gen2), 4 x USB 3.1 (Gen1) and 7 x USB 2.0 ports
1.2 Specifications
CPU
LGA1151 Socket 9th/8th Generation Intel®Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®and Celeron®
processor.
Chipset
Intel®Q370. (IMB520R)
Intel®C246. (IMB521R)
BIOS
AMI BIOS.
System Memory
Q370:
4 x 288-pin DIMM sockets.
Maximum 128GB DDR4 memory (max. 32GB per slot).
Supports 2666/2400MHz.
C246:
4 x 288-pin DIMM sockets.
Maximum 128GB DDR4 memory (max. 32GB per slot).
Supports 2666/2400MHz.
Supports the memory with ECC function.
Onboard Multi I/O
1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Six serial ports:
- 4 x RS-232 (internal box headers).
- 2 x RS-232/422/485 (one in rear I/O, and the other in internal box header).
USB Interface
2 x USB3.1(Gen2) ports.
4 x USB 3.1(Gen1) ports.
7 x USB 2.0 ports.
Ethernet
LAN1: 1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit/Fast Ethernet supports Wake-on-LAN, PXE Boot
ROM, iAMT with Intel®i219LM.
LAN2: 1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit/Fast Ethernet supports Wake-on-LAN, PXE Boot
ROM with Intel®i211AT.

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Serial ATA
4 x SATAIII with RAID 0/1/5/10.
Audio
Realtek ALC662 HDA Codec.
Supports MIC-in/line-in/line-out.
Display
1 x 15-pin D-Sub as VGA connector. Resolution max. up to 1920x1200 @60Hz.
1 x HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution up to 4096x2160 @24Hz.
1 x Displayport with max. resolution up to 4096 x 2304 @60Hz, Do not supports
DP++.
1 x DVI-D with resolution max. up to 1920×1200 @60Hz.
Expansion Interface
1 x PCI-Express x16 slot.
4 x PCI-Express x4 slots.
1 x PCI-Express x1 slots.
1 x PCI slots.
Power Input
1 x ATX power input connector.
1 x 12V ATX power input connector for CPU Power.
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 60°C.
Storage Temperature
-20°C ~ 75°C.
Form Factor
305 x 244mm.
Note
All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.3 Packing list
Bulk packing
1 x Motherboard
1 x I/O bracket
Gift box
1 x Motherboard
1 x I/O bracket
1 x Driver DVD

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Chapter 2
Board and Pin Assignments
2.1 Board Layout
Top side

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2.2 Rear I/O
I/O side
I/O bracket

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2.3 Block Diagram

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2.4 Jumper Settings
Pin description
Ajumper is a small component consisting of a jumper clip and jumper pins. Install a jumper clip
on two jumper pins to close the jumper pins. Remove the jumper clip from two jumper pins to
open the jumper pins. The following illustration shows how to set up a jumper.
Before applying power to the IMB520R / 521R series, make sure all of the jumpers are in
factory default position. Below you can find a summary table of all jumpers and onboard
default settings.
Note
Turn off power before changing any default jumper settings.
Jumper
Description
Setting
JP8
Clear CMOS
Default: Normal Operation
1-2 Close
JP9
AT/ATX Power Mode Select
Default: AT Mode
1-2 Close
JP3, JP6
COM1/2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Select
Default: RS-232
1-2 Close
JP1, JP2
3-5, 4-6 Close
JP4, JP5
3-5, 4-6 Close
JP7
System Temperature Sensor Source Select
Default: Internal Sensor
External Sensor can be installed on 2-3
1-2 Close
Note
To identify the first pin of a header or jumper, please refer to the following
information:
Usually, there is a thick line or a triangle near the header or jumper pin 1.
A square pad, which you can find on the back of the motherboard, is usually
used for pin 1.

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JP10,JP11
PCIe x16 slot
Default: x16
1-2 Close
1-2 Close
2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JP8)
This jumper (3x1-pin p=2.54mm) allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by
erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM
data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper clip from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the clip on pins 2-3
for about 5~10 seconds, then move the clip back to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter
data.
2.4.2 AT/ATX Mode Select (JP9)
This 3x1-pin p=2.54mm jumper allows you to select AT or ATX power mode.
Function
Setting
Normal operation (Default)
1-2 close
Clear CMOS
2-3 close
Function
Setting
AT mode (Default)
1-2 close
ATX mode
2-3 close

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2.4.3 COM1 Mode Select (JP4, JP5, JP6)
Use these jumpers (3x2-pin p=2.54mm) to set COM1 port to operate in RS-232, RS-422
or RS-485 communication mode.
JP6 JP4 JP5
2.4.4 COM2 Mode Select (JP1, JP2, JP3)
Use these jumpers (3x2-pin p=2.54mm) to set COM1 port to operate in RS-232, RS-422
or RS-485 communication mode.
JP3 JP1 JP2
2.4.5 Temperature Sensor Source Select (JP7)
Use these jumpers (3x1-pin p=2.54mm) to set temperature sensor source to operate
form external or onboard mode.
Note
An external sensor can be installed at 2-3.
Function
Setting
RS-232 mode
(Default)
JP6 1-2 close
JP4 3-5, 4-6 close
JP5 3-5, 4-6 close
RS-422 mode
JP6 3-4, 7-8 close
JP4 1-3, 2-4 close
JP5 1-3, 2-4 close
RS-485 mode
JP6 5-6, 7-8 close
JP4 1-3, 2-4 close
JP5 1-3, 2-4 close
Function
Setting
RS-232 mode
(Default)
JP3 1-2 close
JP1 3-5, 4-6 close
JP2 3-5, 4-6 close
RS-422 mode
JP3 3-4, 7-8 close
JP1 1-3, 2-4 close
JP2 1-3, 2-4 close
RS-485 mode
JP3 5-6, 7-8 close
JP1 1-3, 2-4 close
JP2 1-3, 2-4 close
Function
Setting
Onboard Sensor(Default)
1-2 close
External Sensor
2-3 close

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2.5 Connectors
Signals go to other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection
might cause problems, Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a
summary table showing the connectors on the hardware.
Connector
Description
CN1
PS/2 KB/MS Connector
CN2
DP/HDMI Connector
CN3
DVI-D/ VGA Connector
CN4
Audio Jack
CN5
RJ45 + USB3.1 GEN1 Connector
CN6
RJ45 (iAMT)+ USB3.1 GEN2 Connector
CN8, CN9
Internal PS/2 KB/MS Connector
CN11
Front Audio Header
CN14
PCI-Express x16 Slots
PCIe1 ~ PCIe4
PCI-Express x4 Slots
PCI1
PCI Slots
PCIe5
PCI-Express x1 Slots
CN15
External Sensor Connector
CN16, CN17, CN20
Internal USB2.0 Headers
CN21
Internal USB3.1 GEN1 Connector
CN23
TPM 2.0 Connector (Optional)
CN24
Front Panel Header
CN25
DIO Connector
CN26
24-pin Power Input Connector
CN27
Voltage Monitor Header
CN28
SMBus Header
ATX2
CPU Power Input Connector
COM1
Comport Connector
COM2 ~ COM6
Comport Box Header
FAN1
CPU Fan Connector
FAN2, FAN3
System Fan Connectors
PCI1 ~ PCI4
PCI Slots
SATA1 ~ SATA4
SATA III Connector

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2.5.1 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN1)
The board supports a keyboard and mouse interface. Connector CN1 is a DIN connector
for PS/2 keyboard connection via a Y-Cable.
Pin
Signal
CN1
1
Keyboard Data
2
Mouse Data
3
GND
4
VCC
5
Keyboard Clock
6
Mouse Clock
2.5.2 Front Panel Header (CN24)
This is a front panel header (7x2-pin p=2.54mm).
Note
[*]: The buzzer on the motherboard will be active when pin 2 and pin 4 are
connected; the external speaker on the chassis will be active when pin 2
and pin 4 are open.
Pin
Signal
1
Power LED+
2
SPK- [*]
3
GND
4
BUZZER
5
Power LED-
6
N/C
7
N/C
8
SPK+ [*]
9
PWR-
10
PWR+
11
RESET-
12
RESET+
13
HD LED-
14
HD LED+

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2.5.3 GPIO Header (CN25)
This header (5x2-pin p=2.00mm) is for digital I/O interface.
Note
The default value of DIO1 to DIO8 is set as GPI with high level.
2.5.4 COM1 Connector (COM1)
This is a high rise 9-pin D-Sub connector for COM1 serial port interface. The pin
assignments of RS-232/422/485 are listed in the table below.
Note
[*]: Signals of COM1 can be RS-232/422/485 by selecting JP4, JP5 and JP6
(see section 2.4.3).
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DIO1
2
DIO8
3
DIO2
4
DIO7
5
DIO3
6
DIO6
7
DIO4
8
DIO5
9
NC
10
GND
Pin
RS-232 [*]
RS-422 [*]
RS-485 [*]
1
DCD#
TX-
485-
2
RXD
TX+
485+
3
TXD
RX+
N/C
4
DTR#
RX-
N/C
5
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR#
N/C
N/C
7
RTS#
N/C
N/C
8
CTS#
N/C
N/C
9
RI#
N/C
N/C
2 4 6 8 10
1 3 5 7 9
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LAN
USB
2.5.5 LAN and USB 3.1 Connectors (CN5 and CN6)
The motherboard comes with two high performance plug and play Ethernet interfaces
(RJ-45) which are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard. Connection can be
established by plugging one end of the Ethernet cable into this RJ-45 connector and the
other end to a 1000/100/10 Base-T hub.
The Universal Serial Bus (compliant with USB 3.1 Gen2 (CN6) or USB3.1 Gen1 (CN5)
connectors on the rear I/O are for installing USB peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse,
scanner, etc.
Note
Speed LED turns orange for 1000Mbps or green for 100Mbps. The light
is off for 10Mbps.
CN6 supports AMT and USB3.1 GEN 2 when the chipset is customized
into Intel®Q370 & C246. Both CN5 and CN6 support Wake-on-LAN.
2.5.6 Audio Jack (CN4)
Install an audio driver, and then attach audio devices to CN4.
Pin
LAN Signal
Pin
LAN Signal
L1
Tx+ (Data
transmission positive)
L2
Tx- (Data transmission
negative)
L3
Rx+ (Data reception
positive)
L4
RJ-1 (For 1000 Base-T
only)
L5
RJ-1 (For 1000
Base-T only)
L6
Rx- (Data reception
negative)
L7
RJ-1 (For 1000
Base-T only)
L8
RJ-1 (For 1000 Base-T
only)
A
100 LAN LED (Green)
/ 1000 LAN LED
(Orange)
B
Active LED
Pin
USB Signal
Pin
USB Signal
1
USB3_POWER
2
USB1 -
3
USB1 +
4
GND
5
USB3_SSRX1-
6
USB3_SSRX1+
7
GND
8
USB3_SSTX1-
9
USB3_SSTX1+
10
USB3_POWER
11
USB2 -
12
USB2 +
13
GND
14
USB3_SSRX2-
15
USB3_SSRX2+
16
GND
17
USB3_SSTX2-
18
USB3_SSTX2+
Pin Color
Signal
Blue
Line-in
Green
Line-out
Pink
MIC-in