BCM Advanced Research MX110H User manual

MX110H
Intel® H110 Mini ITX Motherboard supports 14nm Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3
6th generation Desktop Processors (Skylake Platform)
User’sManualVer1.0

Safety Information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Safety Declaration
This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
Section 1, 2: Product Introduction and Installation
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.
Section 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. Motherboard User’s Manual and Device Drivers
Motherboard User’s Manual and Device Drivers can be downloaded at BCM Advanced
Research website: http://www.bcmcom.com/bcm_support_drivers.htm
2. Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual,
please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following
help resources for further guidance. Visit the BCM Advanced Research website: 
Revision History
RevisionRevision
History
Date
V1.0 First release version 2016/07

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Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................... 5
1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 5
1.2 Speci cations................................................................. 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout....................................................... 9
1.4 I/O Panel........................................................................ 11
2 Installation ......................................................... 12
2.1 Screw Holes................................................................... 12
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 12
2.3 Processor....................................................................... 13
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ................................................ 14
2.3.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan ................... 16
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan............... 18
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM).................. 20
2.5 Expansion Slot............................................................... 22
2.6 Jumpers Setup............................................................... 23
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors................................ 25
3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY......................................... 30
3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 30
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 30
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 31
3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 31
3.3 Advanced Screen........................................................... 32
3.3.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 33
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration........................................... 35
3.3.3 Storage Configuration .......................................... 37
3.3.4 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 38
3.3.5 ACPI Configuration............................................... 39
3.3.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 40
3.3.7 Trusted Computing (optional)............................... 41
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 42
3.5 Security Screen ............................................................. 43
3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 44
3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 46
4 Appendix............................................................................ 47

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MX110H motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced
under our consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance
with robust design conforming to our commitment to quality and endurance.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on our website without further notice.
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
1.1 Package Contents
MX110H Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in)
MX110H 1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 Specifications
Model Name MX110H
MB Dimension
Mini-ITX 6.7 x 6.7 inches
8 Layer Board
BCM Standard Blue
CAP All Solid CAP
Fanless No
ATX PWR IN
System
CPU
Chipsets
(PCH)
System
Memory
Display
Ethernet
Audio
Super I/O
Expansion
Interface
Intel®Skylake Processor
Supports LGA 1151 Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Celeron
CPU Up to 65W Max
Intel®H110
6 x PCIex1 Channel Available
2 x SoDIMM Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 2133Mhz
Vertical Type Memory Sockets
Intel®Integrated HD Graphic (CPU Dependent)
2 x DisplayPort
18/24 bits Dual Channel LVDS Through Chrontel®
CH7511B (BOM option to support eDP)
2 GigaLan support
Intel®i219-V PHY LAN Controller
Intel®i211-AT PCIe LAN Controller
Realtek®ALC887
ALC122, 3W Per Channel Amplier
Nuvoton®NCT6106D
1 x RS232/422/485 port (with 5V/12V/RI set by jumper)
1x RS-232 (with 5V/12V/RI set by Jumper)
2x RS-232 (with 5V/12V set by Jumper)
1 x PCIe x 16 Slot (From CPU)
1 x Full/Half Size Mini-PCIe with mSATA Support (SATA
III) (+USB)
1 x Half Size Mini-PCIe (+USB)
Note: Two sockets can be placed in stack
Watch Dog
Timer (WDT) 1 ~ 255 sec timer
RTC
BIOS
Others
Date and Time
AMI®UEFI BIOS
16MB (128Mb) Flash ROM
TPM 2.0 (Optional) IC on-board design

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Internal I/O
Display 1 x LVDS/eDP shared Header
1 x Backlight Locking Type Header
Storage 3 x SATA III Connectors (Red)
1 x SATA III Connectors (Shared with mSATA) (Black)
USB 1 x USB 2.0 2.54mm Headers (2 Ports Total)
1 x USB 3.0 Header with Shroud (2 Ports Total)
Audio 1 x Front Audio Header (2.54mm Pitch)
1 x Amplifer Locking Type Header (2.00mm Pitch)
Serial Port
2 x RS-232 2.0mm Locking Type Headers (with Voltage
Selection)
Note: 5V/12V/RI, set by Jumper
Parallel Port 1 x LPT Header with Shroud (2.0mm Pitch)
Digital I/O 1 x 8 bits GPIO Header
Battery Cable Type CMOS Battery
FAN 1 x 4 Pin CPU Fan Header
1 x 4 Pin Chassis Fan Header
Power In 1 x Standard 24 pin ATX Connector
1 x 4 pin ATX 12 Connector
Front Panel 1 x Front Panel Header (2.54mm Pitch)
LPC Header 1 x LPC Header (2.0mm Pitch)
CI (Chassis
Intrusion) 2 x Chassis Intrusion Locking Type Headers
Others 1 x SPI Header (2.0mm Pitch)
1 x AT/ATX Mode Jumper
Rear I/O
Keyboard/
Mouse (PS/2) 2 x PS/2
Serial Port
2 x DB-9 Connector
1 port with RS-232/422/485 support
1 port just only support RS-232
Both with 5V/12V/RI suport at Pin9
Note: 5V/12V/RI, set by Jumper; RS232/422/485 set by
BIOS
LAN 2 x RJ45 (stack with USB)
USB2.0 2 x USB 2.0 (stack with RJ45)
USB 3.0 2 x USB 3.0 (stack with RJ45)
Display 2 x DP Connectors
Audio 1 x 3 Jacks Audio Connector (30mm Height)

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Others
Regulatory
Compliance
Design to Comply with FCC/CE/UL
Operation
Environment
Storage
Environment
RoHS Compliant
Temperature: 0 C to 60 C Note:In environment of
45C or above, it requires active system fan cooling
Temperature: -20 C to 60 C
Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
COM3
1
COM4
1
LVDS1
1
mini PCIe
BUZZ1
BIOS
Chip
SPEAKER1
1
PCIE1
1
LPC1
1
HD_AUDIO1
ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1
CHA_FAN1
1
LPT1
USB3_34
1
SPI1
CLRMOS1
1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
SATA3_2
1
USB2_34
1
BLT_PWR1
BLT_PWM1
1
CI2
1
CI1
1
1
JGPIO1
11
810
16
14
20
19
22
24
26
COM2
PS2
Keyboard
PS2
Mouse
COM1
DISPLAY1 DISPLAY2
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.0
T: USB1
B: USB2
Top:
RJ-45
USB 2.0
T: USB1
B: USB2
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
Intel
H110
SATA3_4
SATA3_1 SATA3_3
ATXPWR1
DDR4_B1
DDR4_A1
1
PWR_COM2
1
PWR_COM1
mini PCIe / mSATA
PWR_JP1
1
JGPIO_PWR1
1
JGPIO_SET1
MSATA_SEL1
PWR_COM4
PWR_COM3
1
1
1
1

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1 : ATX/AT Mode Select
2 : Digital Input/Output Power Select
3 : GPIO Default Setting
4 : mSATA Select
5 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumpers
PWR_COM3 (For COM Port3)
PWR_COM4 (For COM Port4)
6 :
USB3.0 Header
7 : Printer Port Header
8 : USB2.0 Header
9 : LPC Header
10 : Digital Input/Output Pin Header
11 : 24-pin ATX Power Input Connector
12 : Clear CMOS Header
13 :
4-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V)
14 : 4-Pin Chassis FAN Connector (+12V)
15 : System Panel Header
16 : 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
17 : 4-pin ATX Power Input Connector
18 : SPI Connector
19 : Front Panel Audio Header
20 : SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1, SATA3_2, SATA3_3, SATA3_4)
21 : Inverter Power Control Wafer (BLT_PWR1)
22 : Backlight Control Level (BLT_PWM1)
23 : Chassis Intrusion Headers
24 : LVDS Panel Connector
25 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumpers
PWR_COM1 (For COM Port1)
PWR_COM2 (For COM Port2)
26 : COM3, 4 Headers (RS232)

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1.4 I/O Panel
** 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
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Green 100Mbps connection
On Link Orange 1Gbps connection
1 PS/2 Mouse Port
2 COM Port (COM1)*
3 DisplayPort (DP1)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)**
5 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)**
6 Line In (Light Blue)
7 Front Speaker (Lime)
8 Microphone (Pink)
9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)
10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12)
11 DisplayPort (DP2)
12 COM Port (COM2)
13 PS/2 Keyboard Port
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
LAN Port
13 8911
12
7
6
1 5
10
42 3
PIN RS232 RS422 RS485
1 DCD TX- RTX-
2 RXD RX+ N/A
3 TXD TX+ RTX+
4 DTR RX- N/A
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR N/A N/A
7 RTS N/A N/A
8 CTS N/A N/A
9 RI# / +5V / +12V N/A N/A
* This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1 port. Please refer to below table for the
pin de nition. In addition, COM1 port (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted in BIOS setup utility >
Advanced Screen > Super IO Configuration. You may refer to page 38 for details.
COM1 Port Pin Definition

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Chapter 2: Installation
This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before
you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure
that the motherboard fits into it.
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 components.
2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also
remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object
before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.

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2.3 Processor
The board supports 6th generation Intel Core processors. Other processors may be
supported in the future. This board supports processors with a maximum wattage of
65 W Thermal Design Power (TDP).
NOTE 
This board has specific requirements for providing power to the processor.Additional
power required will depend on configurations chosen by the integrator.
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® Core™
i7/ i5/ i3 processor in the 1151-land package.
zYour boxed Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1151 processor package
should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and
heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the
CPU documentation, follow the latter.
zUpon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to
the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. BCM will shoulder
the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
zKeep the cap after installing the motherboard. BCM will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.
zThe product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
zInstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you install
motherboard to the chassis.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

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2.3.1 Installing the CPU
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Remove the PnP cap.
3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released
from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless
you are installing a CPU.
Before installing the CPU, make
sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is
on your left.
A
B
Retentiontab
Loadlever

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4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the top-left corner
of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
5. Pull back the load lever, then push the load
lever (A) until it snaps into the retention tab.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging
the CPU!
Alignmentkey
CPUnotchGoldtriangle
A

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
Intel®Core™i7/i5/i3LGA1151processorrequiresaspeciallydesignedheatsinkandfanassemblyto
ensureoptimumthermalconditionandperformance.
zInstall the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly.
zWhen you buy a boxed Intel®Core™i7/i5/i3LGA1151processor, the
package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a
CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel® certified multi‑
directional heatsink and fan.
zYour Intel®Core™i7/i5/i3LGA1151processor heatsink and fan
assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match
the holes on the motherboard.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is
closest to the CPU fan connector.
zMake sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow
groove directed outward.
Motherboardhole
Fastener
Narrowend
thegroove

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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal
sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Donotforgettoconnectthefan
cablestothefanconnectors.
Insufficientairflowinsidethe
systemmaydamagethe
motherboardcomponents.
Thesearenotjumpers!DONOT
placejumpercapsonthefan
connectors.
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
B

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2.3.3UninstallingtheCPUHeatsinkandFan
TouninstalltheCPUheatsinkandfan:
1. DisconnecttheCPUfancablefromtheconnectoronthemotherboard.
2. Rotateeachfastenercounterclockwise
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan
assembly from the motherboard.
A
B
A
B
A
A
B
B

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4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the motherboard.
5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure
correct orientation when reinstalling.

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2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM)
MX110H motherboard provides two DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) SO-DIMM slots,
which support Dual Channel DDR4.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into
a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be
damaged.
2. Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before adding or
removing SO-DIMMs or the system components.
3. The SO-DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard and the SO-DIMM if you force
the SO-DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.