GIGAIPC QBiP-1215EA User manual

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2023. All rights are reserved. The
original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the
products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or
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original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, or for any
infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its
use.
The material in this document is for product information only and
is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have
been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy,
GIGAIPC assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this
document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
GIGAIPC reserves the right to make changes in the product design
without notice to its users.

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Acknowledgement
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
• Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation
• Core, Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation
• ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
• IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
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Packing List
Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items
have been shipped:
Item Quantity
QBiP-1255A/ QBiP-1235A / QBiP-
1215EA MB 1
SATA power cable 1
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.

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About this Document
This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as
detailed descriptions and explanations on the product’s hardware
and software features (if any), its specifications, dimensions, jumper/
connector settings/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if
any), to facilitate users in setting up their product.
Users may refer to the GIGAIPC.com for the latest version of this
document.

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Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that
you keep this manual for future references
1. All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted.
2. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the
device.
3. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do
not place anything over the power cord.
4. Always completely disconnect the power before working on the
system’s hardware.
5. No connections should be made when the system is powered
as a sudden rush of power may damage sensitive electronic
components.
6. If the device is not to be used for a long time, disconnect it from
the power supply to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
7. Always disconnect this device from any AC supply before
cleaning.
8. While cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of liquid or spray
detergents.
9. Make sure the device is installed near a power outlet and is
easily accessible.
10. Keep this device away from humidity.
11. Place the device on a solid surface during installation to prevent
falls
12. Do not cover the openings on the device to ensure optimal heat
dissipation.

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13. Watch out for high temperatures when the system is running.
14. Do not touch the heat sink or heat spreader when the system is
running
15. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This could cause fire or
electric shock.
16. As most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical
charge, be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge
when installing the internal components. Use a grounding
wrist strap and contain all electronic components in any static-
shielded containers.
17. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our
service personnel:
i. Damaged power cord or plug
ii. Liquid intrusion to the device
iii. Exposure to moisture
iv. Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described
in this manual
v. The device is dropped or damaged
vi. Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device
18. DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT WITH TEMPERATURES BEYOND THE DEVICE’S
PERMITTED STORAGE TEMPERATURES (SEE CHAPTER 1) TO
PREVENT DAMAGE.

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FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 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.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s
recycling or disposal directives.
Attention:
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée de façon incorrecte.
Ne la remplacer qu’avec le même modèle ou équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur. Recycler les batteries usées en accord avec les instructions du fabricant
et les directives gouvernementales de recyclage.

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China RoHS Requirements (CN)
产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量
GIGAIPC Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr(VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
印刷电路板
及其电
子组件
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外部信号
连接器
及线材
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
O：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在
SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。
X：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出
SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。
备注：此 产 品 所 标 示 之 环 保 使 用 期 限，系 指 在 一 般 正 常 使 用 状 况下。

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China RoHS Requirement (EN)
Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products
GIGAIPC Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane
Component
Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
Chromium
(Cr(VI))
Polybrominated
Biphenyls
(PBB)
Polybrominated
Diphenyl Ethers
(PBDE)
PCB & Other
Components O O O O O ○
Wires &
Connectors
for External
Connections
O O O O O O
O：The quantity of poisonous or hazardous substances or elements found in each
of the component's parts is below the SJ/T 11363-2006-stipulated requirement.
X: The quantity of poisonous or hazardous substances or elements found in at least
one of the component's parts is beyond the SJ/T 11363-2006-stipulated requirement.
Note: The Environment Friendly Use Period as labeled on this
product is applicable under normal usage only

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Table Contents
3.5” SBC Boards 1
User’s Manual 1st Ed
Copyright Notice .......................................................................... 2
Acknowledgement ....................................................................... 3
Packing List................................................................................... 4
About this Document ................................................................... 5
Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 6
FCC Statement.............................................................................. 8
China RoHS Requirements (CN).................................................... 9
China RoHS Requirement (EN) ................................................... 10
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications 14
1.1 Specifications ............................................................... 16
Chapter 2 – Hardware Information 18
2.1 Jumpers and Connectors ............................................. 19
2.2.1 CPU_FAN (CPU fan connector) ..................................... 22
2.2.2 SYS_FAN (System fan connector) ................................. 23
2.2.3 COM1 (Serial port connector, (RS-232/422/485 &
RI/5V/12V)) .................................................................... 24
2.2.4 LAN1, LAN2 (2.5GbE LAN connector) ........................... 25
2.2.5 HDMI2_21 (HDMI connector)....................................... 26
2.2.6 USB32_1, USB32_2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 connector)........ 27
2.2.7 TPM_SPI (Trusted Platform Module Connector).......... 28
2.2.8 SODIMM1, SODIMM2 (DDR4 SO-DIMM Slot)............... 29

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2.2.9 LSW (LVDS resolution jumper) .................................... 30
2.2.10 LVDS (LVDS connector)................................................ 31
2.2.11 BKL_CN (Backlight control header)............................... 32
2.2.12 SPK_OUT (Speaker out connector) ............................... 33
2.2.13 FP_AUDIO (Front Audio connector) .............................. 34
2.2.14 GPIO_CNT (General Purpose input/output header) ..... 35
2.2.15 SYS_PANEL (Front panel header) .................................. 36
2.2.16 DC_IN (DC IN 1x4 pin power connector)...................... 37
2.2.17 AT_CN (AT/ATX mode select jumper) ......................... 38
2.2.18 COM2, COM3, COM4 (Serial port header, RS-232/422/485)
................................................................................................. 39
2.2.19 FUSB1, FUSB2 (USB 2.0 headers) .................................. 40
2.2.20 ME_DIS (ME Disable jumper).........................................41
2.2.21 JCOM1 (RI# pin RI#/5V/12V Select jumper for COM1
port) .............................................................................. 42
2.2.22 SATAPWR (SATA power connector)............................... 43
2.2.23 SATA0 (SATA 6Gb/s connector) ................................... 44
2.2.24 M2E (M.2 Slot, 2230 E-key)........................................... 45
2.2.25 MPCIE (Mini PCIe Slot) .................................................. 46
2.2.26 BATTERY (Battery cable Connector) ............................. 47
2.2.27 M2M_CPU (M.2 Slot, 2280 M-key)............................... 48
Chapter 3 – BIOS 49
3.1 Introduction .................................................................. 50
3.2 The Main Menu............................................................. 51
3.3 Advanced ...................................................................... 52
3.3.1 TPM Configuration........................................................ 53

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3.3.2 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 55
3.3.3 SATA Configuration ....................................................... 56
3.3.4 IT8786 Super IO Configuration ..................................... 57
3.3.5 Hardware Monitor ........................................................ 58
3.3.6 S5 RTC Wake Settings ................................................... 59
3.3.7 AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy............................. 60
3.3.8 Network Stack Configuration........................................ 61
3.3.9 NVMe Configuration..................................................... 62
3.3.10 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration ...................... 63
3.3.11 Digital IO Port Configuration ........................................ 64
3.3.12 Tls Auth Configuration .................................................. 65
3.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 66
3.5 Security ......................................................................... 67
3.6 Boot............................................................................... 70
3.7 Save & Exit .................................................................... 71

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

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1.1 Specifications
Motherboard QBiP-1255A QBiP-1235A QBiP-1215EA
Form Factor 3.5’’ SBC
146W x 101.7Dmm
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-
1255U Processor
10nm Enhanced
Superfin (Intel 7),
10 cores, 12 threads,
up to 4.7 GHz,
TDP 15W
Intel® Core™ i5-
1235U Processor
10nm Enhanced
Superfin (Intel 7),
10 cores, 12 threads,
up to 4.4 GHz,
TDP 15W
Intel® Core™ i3-
1215UE Processor
10nm Enhanced
Superfin (Intel 7),
6 cores, 8 threads,
up to 4.4 GHz,
TDP 15W
Socket 1 x FCBGA1744
Memory 2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, Max. Capacity 64 GB
Support Dual channel DDR4 3200 MHz memory modules
Ethernet 2 x 2.5GbE LAN Ports (Intel® I226V)
Video
Integrated Graphics Processor -
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics:
2 x HDMI 2.0 port, supporting a maximum
resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz
1 x LVDS port, supporting a maximum
resolution of 1920x1200 @60Hz
(3 independent display outputs)
Integrated Graphics
Processor - Intel®
UHD Graphics:
2 x HDMI 2.0 port,
supporting a
maximum resolution
of 4096x2160@60Hz
1 x LVDS port,
supporting a
maximum resolution
of 1920x1200 @60Hz
(3 independent
display outputs)
Audio Realtek® Audio codec
Storage 1 x SATA 6Gb/s Port
Raid Intel® SATA RAID 0/1
Expansion Slots
1 x 2280 M.2 M-Key (PCIe Gen 4x4, SATA 6Gb/s)
1 x 2230 M.2 E-Key
1 x Full-size mini PCIe with SIM slot

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Motherboard QBiP-1255A QBiP-1235A QBiP-1215EA
Internal I/O
1 x 4-pin box power connector (DC in +9V ~ 36VDC)
1 x SATA Power header
1 x CPU fan header
1 x System fan header
1 x Front panel header
1 x Front panel audio header
1 x 2W Speaker out header
4 x USB 2.0 headers
3 x COM headers (RS-232/422/485)
1 x Backlight control header
1 x AT/ATX mode select jumper
1 x GPIO (8-bits) & SMBus header
Rear I/O
1 x COM Port (RS-232/422/485 & RI/5V/12V)
2 x HDMI
2 x RJ45 LAN Ports
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1
TPM 1 x TPM header (SPI)
OS
Compatibility Windows® 10/11 (x64)
Operating
Properties
Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
Operating humidity: 0-90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Non-operating humidity: 0%-95% (non-condensing)

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 – Hardware Information

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2.1 Jumpers and Connectors
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12
10
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1
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No Code Description
1CPU_FAN CPU fan connector
2SYS_FAN System fan connector
3COM1 Serial port connector
(RS-232/422/485 & RI/5V/12V)
4LAN1, LAN2 2.5GbE LAN connector
5HDMI2_21 HDMI connector
6USB32_1
USB32_2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 connector
7TPM_SPI Trusted Platform Module connector
8SODIMM1
SODIMM2 DDR4 SO-DIMM Slot
9LSW LVDS resolution jumper
10 LVDS LVDS connector
11 BKL_CN Backlight control header
12 SPK_OUT Speaker out connector
13 FP_ AUDIO Front Audio connector
14 GPIO_CNT General purpose input / ouput header
15 SYS_PANEL Front panel header
16 DC_IN DC IN 1x4 pin power connector
17 AT_CN AT/ATX mode select jumper
18 COM2, COM3,
COM4 Serial port header (RS-232/422/485)
19 FUSB1, FUSB2 USB 2.0 headers
20 ME_DIS ME Disable jumper