Fortec Star iBase MBB-1000 User manual

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Manual
iBase
MBB-1000
ATX Motherboard with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 / Pentium® / Celeron®
with Intel® R680E/ Q670E PCH

MBB-1000AF Series
Intel® 12th Gen. Core™ DT Processor Based
ATX Motherboard
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(July 2022)

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“IBASE”).
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Compliance
This product has passed CE tests for environmental specifications and
limits. This product is in accordance with the directives of the European
Union (EU). 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 or 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
Danger of explosion if the internal lithium-ion battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. 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, prepare the following information of your product and
elaborate upon the problem.
 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
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 ..................................................................................... 7
1.7 Product View ....................................................................................... 8
1.8 Dimensions ....................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration ........................................ 11
2.1 Essential Installations Before You Begin............................................ 12
2.1.1 Installing the Memory ........................................................... 12
2.2 Setting the Jumpers ........................................................................... 13
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations .......................................................... 14
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference ................................................................. 15
2.4.1 PCIe (x16) Bifurcation Select (JP1) ...................................... 15
2.4.2 Clear CMOS Data (JP2) ....................................................... 16
2.4.3 Clear RTC (JP3) ................................................................... 16
2.4.4 AT / ATX Select (JP4) .......................................................... 17
2.4.5 Sierra EM9191 5G Card USB/PCIe Select (JP5) .................. 18
2.4.6 Flash Descriptor Security Override (JP6) .............................. 18
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference ............................................................. 19
2.5.1 COM1 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 Ports (CN7) ...................... 20
2.5.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (J1) ........................................ 21
2.5.3 COM3, COM4 RS232 Serial Ports (J2, J3) ........................... 22
2.5.4 Digital I/O Connector (4 in, 4 out) (J5) .................................. 23
2.5.5 PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector (J7) .................................. 24
2.5.6 DVI-D Connector (J8) ........................................................... 25
2.5.7 SATA Connectors (CN8, CN9, CN10, CN11) ....................... 26
2.5.8 USB 2.0 Connector (J10) ..................................................... 27
2.5.9 USB 3.1 Connector (J11) ..................................................... 28
2.5.10 S3 Status Connector (J19) ................................................... 29
2.5.11 Front Panel Settings Connector (J20) ................................... 30

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2.5.12 24-pin ATX Power (J22) ........................................................31
2.5.13 AT 12V Power Connector (ATX_12V_2X1) ...........................32
2.5.14 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) .............................33
2.5.15 System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1,SYS_FAN2) ......34
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ............................................. 35
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................36
3.2 Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility ...........................................36
3.3 VGA Driver Installation .......................................................................38
3.4 Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation ..................................................40
3.5 Intel® ME Drivers Installation ..............................................................41
3.6 Intel® Serial IO Drivers Installation .....................................................43
3.7 LAN Drivers Installation......................................................................45
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup.......................................................... 47
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................48
4.2 BIOS Setup ........................................................................................48
4.3 Main Settings .....................................................................................49
4.4 Advanced Settings .............................................................................50
4.5 Chipset Settings .................................................................................62
4.6 Security Settings ................................................................................67
4.7 Boot Settings .....................................................................................70
4.8 Save & Exit Settings ..........................................................................71
Appendix ........................................................................................ 73
A. I/O Port Address Map ........................................................................74
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ............................................................76
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration ...........................................................78
D. Onboard Connector Types .................................................................82
E. MBB1000 USB Power Control Bit Mapping. .......................................83

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Chapter 1
General Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
 Features
 Packing List
 Optional Accessories
 Specifications
 Block Diagram
 Product View
 Board Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
MBB-1000AF is an ATX motherboard based on 12th Gen Intel® Core™
i9/i7/i5/i3 and Pentium/ Celeron processors. With support for four DDR4
memory slots that accommodate up to 128GB, it features up to four
independent displays with HDMI (2.0b), DVI-D, and DisplayPort (1.4)
(DP++) and graphics interfaces. This high-performance platform is
embedded with high-speed connectivity, to meet stringent demands in next-
generation applications in imaging, AI, and edge computing, including dual
Intel® LAN, 10 USB ports, four SATA III, four serial ports, and expansion
interfaces such as 1x PCI-E(x16), 2x PCI-E(x4), 1x PCI-E(x1), 2x PCI, and
4x M.2 (B-Key, E-Key/ 2x M-Key).
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1.2 Features
 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 and Pentium/ Celeron processors
 4x DDR4 DIMM, Max.128GB
 HDMI (2.0b), DVI-D, and DisplayPort (1.4) (DP++) graphics interfaces
 Dual Intel® LAN, 8x USB (3.1/3.2), 2x USB 2.0, 4x SATA 3.0, 4x COM
 1x PCI-E(x16) (Gen5.0), 2x PCI-E(x4) (Gen4.0), 1x PCI-E(x1) (Gen3.0),
2x PCI
 4x M.2 (B-Key, E-Key/ 2x M-Key)
 Watchdog timer, Digital I/O, iAMT (16.0), TPM (2.0)

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1.3 Packing List
Your MBB-1000AF 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.
 MBB-1000AF x 1
 IO Shield x 1
 SATA cable x 1
 COM cable x 1
 Disk (containing drivers) x 1
 This User’s Manual x 1
1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provides optional accessories as follows:
 Audio cable
 USB 2.0 cable
 USB 3.0 cable
 PS/2 keyboard & mouse cable

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1.5 Specifications
Model MBB-1000AF-R MBB-1000AF-Q MBB-1000AF-W
Chipset Intel® R680E Intel® Q670E Intel® W680
Form Factor ATX Motherboard
System
Operating System
 Windows 10 (64-bit)
 Linux Fedora (64-bit) / Ubuntu (64-bit)
 Windows Server
CPU Type Intel® 12th Gen. / Core™ i / Pentium® Gold / Celeron® DT
processors
CPU Socket LGA1700
Cache Up to 30MB Intel Smart Cache
Memory 4x DDR4-3200 MHz @1.2V, Max. = 128GB
**ECC supported with R680E / W680 chipset**
Storage NVMe
Graphics 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors integrated
Ethernet Intel® I225LM and Intel® I225V
Super I/O Fintek F81964D-I
Audio Codec &
Controller
Intel® ADL PCH-S built-in High Definition Audio controller
Realtek audio codec ALC888S-VD2-GR w/ 7.1 channels
System Voltage ATX standard 24-pin type & 8-pin type
Watchdog Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec / min)
BIOS AMI BIOS
iAMT 16.0 Supported by Intel® Core i9/i7/i5 CPU SKUs only
H/W Monitor Yes
RAID RAID 0/1/5/10
TPM TPM (2.0)
Peripheral Device
Power Control
USB3.1 Type A stack connector (1 x GPIO)
M.2 E-Key (1 x GPIO)

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Dimensions 305mm x 244mm (12” x 9.6”)
RoHS 2 Yes
Certification CE, FCC Class B, LVD
Others
- LAN Wakeup
- AT mode boot-up by jumper (via Super I/O)
- SIM slot for 5G/4G/LTE
I/O Ports
Display
Supports up to 4 independent displays:
- HDMI 2.0b (up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz)
- DisplayPort /DP++ (via port C, DP1.4a, up to 7680 x 4320)
- DisplayPort /DP++ (via port D, DP1.4a, up to 7680 x 4320)
- DVI-D (up to 1920x1200 resolution, via box header)
LAN 2 x RJ45 GbE LAN (Intel® I225LM 2.5G Intel® I225V 2.5GbE)
USB
 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps)
 2x USB 3.1 Gen1(5Gbps via box-header)
 2x USB 2.0 (via pin header)
Serial
4 x COM ports:
 COM1 & COM2: RS-232/422/485 (jumper-less selection)
 COM3 & COM4: RS-232 only (via box-headers)
SATA 4 x SATA III
Audio
 Line-In
 Line-Out
 Microphone-Input
Digital IO 4-In & 4-Out

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Expansion
Slots
 1x PCI-E(x16) (Gen5.0)
 2x PCI-E(x4) (Gen4.0)
 1x PCI-E(x1) (Gen3.0)
 2x PCI
 4x M.2 (B-Key, E-Key/ 2x M-Key)
Mini Type
Slots
 1x M.2 (M-Key, type:2280, supports NVMe with PCI-
E(x4) Gen.4 signal only)
 1x M.2 (M-Key, type:2280 , supports PCIe Gen.3 &
SATA)
 1x M.2 (E-Key, type: 2230, supports CNVi)
 1x M.2 (B-Key, type:3052, supports 5G/4G/LTE)
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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Top View
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I/O View
No. Name No. Name
1
COM1 RS-232/422/485 (top)
COM2 RS-232/422/485
(bottom)
5 Line In, Line Out,
Microphone
2 HDMI 6 DisplayPort
3 DisplayPort 7 USB 3.1 Ports
4 USB 3.2 Ports 8 RJ45 for 2.5G Ethernet

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1.8 Dimensions