Fortec Star iBASE MB995 User manual

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Manual
iBASE
MB995
ATX Motherboard for
8th Gen Intel® Xeon® E / Core™i7/i5/i3 Prozessor w/ Intel® C246/ Q370 PCH

MB995
8th Gen. Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3
/ Xeon®E
ATX Motherboard
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(July 2018)

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“IBASE”).
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Compliance
In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in
which case users may be required to take adequate measures.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as normal
household waste, in accordance with the EU directive of
for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE -
2012/19/EU). Instead, it should be disposed of by
returning it to a municipal recycling collection point. Check
local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Green IBASE
This product is compliant with the current RoHS
restrictions and prohibits use of the following substances
in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by weight (100
ppm).
•Lead (Pb)
•Mercury (Hg)
•Cadmium (Cd)
•Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
•Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
•Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)

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Important Safety Information
Carefully read the precautions before using the board.
Environmental conditions:
•Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between
0˚C and 60˚C.
•Do not leave this product in an environment where the storage
temperature may be below -20° C or above 80° C. To prevent from
damages, the product must be used in a controlled environment.
Care for your IBASE products:
•Before cleaning the PCB, unplug all cables and remove the battery.
•Clean the PCB with a circuit board cleaner, degreaser, or use cotton
swabs and alcohol.
•Vacuum the dust with a computer vacuum cleaner to prevent the fan
from being clogged.
WARNING
Attention during use:
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not spill water or any other liquids on this product.
•Do not place heavy objects on the top of this product.
Anti-static precautions
•Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge.
•Place the PCB on an anti-static kit or mat.
•Hold the edges of PCB when handling.
•Touch the edges of non-metallic components of the product instead of
the surface of the PCB.
•Ground yourself by touching a grounded conductor or a grounded bit
of metal frequently to discharge any static.
CAUTION
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions or recycle them at a local recycling facility or battery collection
point.

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Warranty Policy
•IBASE standard products:
24-month (2-year) warranty from the date of shipment. If the date of
shipment cannot be ascertained, the product serial numbers can be
used to determine the approximate shipping date.
•3rd-party parts:
12-month (1-year) warranty from delivery for the 3rd-party parts that
are not manufactured by IBASE, such as CPU, CPU cooler, memory,
storage devices, power adapter, panel and touchscreen.
＊PRODUCTS, HOWEVER, THAT FAIL DUE TO MISUSE, ACCIDENT,
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR SHALL
BE TREATED AS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CUSTOMERS SHALL
BE BILLED FOR REPAIR AND SHIPPING CHARGES.
Technical Support & Services
1. Visit the IBASE website at www.ibase.com.tw to find the latest
information about the product.
2. If you need any further assistance from your distributor or sales
representative concerning problems that you may have encountered,
please prepare the following information:
•Product model name
•Product serial number
•Detailed description of the problem
•The error messages in text or in screenshots if there is any
•The arrangement of the peripherals
•Software in use (such as OS and application software, including
the version numbers)
3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at
http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/.
Fill out the form and contact your distributor or sales representative.

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Table of Contents
Compliance ..................................................................................... iii
Important Safety Information ........................................................ iv
Warranty Policy ............................................................................... v
Technical Support & Services ....................................................... v
Chapter 1 General Information ............................................. 1
1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................2
1.2 Features..............................................................................................2
1.3 Packing List.........................................................................................3
1.4 Optional Accessories...........................................................................3
1.5 Specifications ......................................................................................4
1.6 Block Diagram .....................................................................................6
1.7 Overview .............................................................................................7
1.8 Dimensions .........................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration........................................ 11
2.1 Installations .......................................................................................12
2.1.1 Installing the Memory ........................................................... 12
2.2 Setting the Jumpers........................................................................... 13
2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers .............................................................13
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on MB995......................................... 14
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference ................................................................. 15
2.4.1 Clearing CMOS Data (JP6) .................................................15
2.4.2 PCIe (x16) Bifurcation Selection (JP2 & JP3) ...................... 16
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference............................................................. 17
2.5.1 COM1 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 Ports (CN3) .....................18
2.5.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (J1) .......................................19
2.5.3 Digital I/O Connector (J2) ....................................................20
2.5.4 COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6 RS-232 Ports (J8, J7, J5, J3)....21
2.5.5 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports (J10) ...................................22
2.5.6 USB 2.0 Ports (J15) ............................................................22
2.5.7 USB 3.1 Ports (J16) ............................................................23
2.5.8 Front Panel Settings Connector (J18).................................. 24
2.5.9 S3 Status Connector (J22) .................................................. 25

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2.5.10 ATX Power Connector (J23) ................................................26
2.5.11 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX_12V_2X1) .......................27
2.5.12 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)............................28
2.5.13 System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) ....29
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .............................................31
3.1 Introduction........................................................................................32
3.2 Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility ...........................................32
3.3 HD Graphics Driver Installation ..........................................................33
3.4 HD Audio Driver Installation ...............................................................35
3.5 LAN Driver Installation .......................................................................36
3.6 Intel®Management Engine Drivers Installation...................................37
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup..........................................................39
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................40
4.2 BIOS Setup........................................................................................40
4.3 Main Settings .....................................................................................41
4.4 Advanced Settings .............................................................................42
4.4.1 Connectivity Configuration ....................................................43
4.4.2 CPU Configuration................................................................44
4.4.3 Power & Performance...........................................................45
4.4.4 PCH-FW Configuration .........................................................45
4.4.5 Trusted Computing ...............................................................46
4.4.6 ACPI Settings .......................................................................47
4.4.7 iSmart Controller...................................................................48
4.4.8 F81966 Super IO Configuration ............................................49
4.4.9 Hardware Monitor .................................................................50
4.4.10 AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy......................................50
4.4.11 USB Configuration ................................................................51
4.4.12 Network Stack Configuration.................................................53
4.4.13 CSM Configuration ...............................................................53
4.4.14 NVMe Configuration .............................................................53
4.5 Chipset Settings.................................................................................54
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .........................................54
4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration...........................................................56
4.6 Security Settings................................................................................57
4.7 Boot Settings .....................................................................................58
4.8 Save & Exit Settings ..........................................................................59
Appendix ........................................................................................ 61

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A. I/O Port Address Map ........................................................................ 62
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)............................................................ 65
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration .......................................................... 67
D. On-Board Connector Types............................................................... 71

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General Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Features
•Packing List
•Specifications
•Block Diagram
•Board Overview
•Board Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
MB995 is an ATX motherboard based on the Intel®8th Gen. Processor that
features four DDR memory sockets and supports up to 64 GB and high-
performance graphics processing to create media-rich content and brilliant
HD entertainment with DVI-D, HDMI (2.0a) and DisplayPort display
interface. Other advanced and innovative features on board include
watchdog timer, Digital I/O, iAMT (11.6), TPM (2.0), vPro, and IBASE
iSMART green technology.
Photo of MB995
1.2 Features
•8th Gen. Intel®Xeon®E / Core™i7/i5/i3 processor
•4 x DDR4 UDIMM, expandable up to 64 GB, ECC supported per CPU
SKUs
•Intel®processor integrated graphics device for DVI-D, HDMI (2.0a)
and DisplayPort
•2 x GbE LAN, 9 x USB 3.1, 6 x COM, 4 or 6 x SATA III
•1 x PCIe (x16), 1 x PCIe (x4), 1 x PCIe (x1), 3 x PCI, 1 x Mini-PCIe,
2 x M.2 (M2280 & E2230)
•Configurable watchdog timer and digital I/O
•iAMT (11.6), TPM (2.0), vPro and iSMART
Note: vPro is supported by Intel®Xeon®E / Core™i7/i5 processors.

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1.3 Packing List
Your MB995 package should include the items listed below. If any of the
items below is missing, contact the distributor or dealer from whom you
purchased the product.
•MB995 Motherboard x 1
•I/O shield x 1
•SATA cable (SATA-3F) x 1
•COM port cable (PK1-2KA) x 1
•Disk x 1
(with chipset drivers)
•This User’s Manual x 1
1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provides optional accessories listed below. Please contact us or
your dealer if you have any requirements.
•Audio cable (Audio-18K)
•USB cable (USB2K-9)
•USB 3.0 cable (USB-3K)
•PS/2 keyboard & mouse cable (PS2NK)
•Mini-PCIe extension bracket

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1.5 Specifications
Product Name
MB995VF-C246
MB995VF
Form Factor
ATX motherboard
System
Operating
System
•Windows 10 (64-bit)
•Linux Fedora (64-bit) & Ubuntu (64-bit)
•Windows Server
CPU
Socket LGA1151 for 8th Gen. Intel®Xeon®E / CoreTM i7/i5/i3
HC/QC/DC processors
Chipset
Intel®C246 PCH
Intel®Q370 PCH
Memory
4 x DDR4-2666/2400 UDIMM, Max. 64GB
*ECC will be supported per CPU SKUs.
Storage
M.2 M2280 slot supporting NVMe for SSD & Mini-PCIe slot for
mSATA
Graphics
HD graphics integrated into the processor
Network
Controller
1st LAN: Intel®I219LM GbE
2nd LAN: Intel®I210AT GbE
1st LAN: Intel®I219LM GbE
2nd LAN: Intel®I211AT GbE
Super I/O
Fintek F81966D-I
Audio
Built-in High Definition Audio controller, plus Realtek audio
codec ALC888S-VD2-GR with 7.1 channels
Power Supply
ATX Power, 12V
Max. Power
Requirement
Intel®Xeon®E-2176G
3.7 GHz with 4 x 16 GB
DDR4-2400
+12V: 6.43A
+5V: 1.61A
+5VSB: 0.23A
+3.3V: 0.67A
Intel®CoreTM i7-8700 3.2 GHz
with 4 x 16 GB DDR4-2400
+12V: 5.56A
+5V: 1.65A
+5VSB: 0.25A
+3.3V: 0.65A
H/W Monitor
Yes
Watchdog
Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec / min)
BIOS
AMI BIOS
RAID
RAID 0/1/5/10
iSmart
Yes
iAMT
11.6
vPro
Yes, supported by Intel®Xeon®E / Core™i7/i5 processors.
TPM
2.0

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Product Name
MB995VF-C246
MB995VF
EuP/ErP
Compliance
Yes
RoHS
Yes
Dimensions
305 x 244 mm (12" x 9.61")
Certification
CE (EN55032:2012), FCC Class B, LVD
I/O Ports
Display
•1 x HDMI 2.0a (4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz)
•1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz)
•1 x DVI-D (1920 x 1600 at 60 Hz)
LAN
2 x RJ45 GbE LAN
USB
•6 x USB 3.1 (edge I/O connectors)
•3 x USB 3.1 onboard connectors:
2 ports via box-headers, 1 port via onboard vertical type
connector
•2 x USB 2.0 (via onboard pin-headers)
Serial
6 x COM ports:
•COM1 & COM2: RS-232/422/485 (I/O coastline
connectors, jumper-less selection)
•COM3 ~ COM6: RS-232 only (via on-board box-headers)
SATA
6 x SATA 3.0
4 x SATA 3.0
Audio Jack
1 x Line-In, 1 x Line-Out, 1 x Mic-In
Digital IO
4-In & 4-Out
SSD
1 slot for M.2 (M2280), 1 slot for mSATA
Expansion
Slots
•1 x PCIe (x16) slot
•1 x PCIe (x4) slot
•1 x PCIe (x1) slot
•3 x PCI slot
•1 x full-size Mini-PCIe slot
•1 x M.2 M2280 slot
•1 x M.2 E2230 slot
Environment
Temperature
•Operating: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)
•Storage: -20 ~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F)
Relative
Humidity
0 ~ 90 %, non-condensing at 60 °C
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.6 Block Diagram

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1.7 Overview
Top View
I/O View
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
COM1 Port
6
Audio Line-In
2
COM2 Port
7
Audio Line-Out
3
DVI-D Port
8
Microphone-In
4
7 USB 3.1 Ports
9
DisplayPort
5
GbE LAN Ports
10
HDMI Port

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Bottom View
＊The photos above are for reference only. Some minor components may differ.

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1.8 Dimensions

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Chapter 2
Hardware Configuration
This section provides information on jumper settings and
connectors on the board in order to set up a workable system.
The topics covered are:
•Essential installations before you begin:
CPU and the memory
•Jumper and connector locations
•Jumper settings and information of connectors