IBASE Technology AMI230 User manual

AMI230
AMI231
AMI232
High Performance Fanless System
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(April 2020)

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Copyright
©2020 IBASE Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated
into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as “IBASE”).
Disclaimer
IBASE reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the products described in
this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in
the document is correct; however, IBASE does not guarantee this document is error-free.
IBASE assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from
misapplication or inability to use the product or the information contained herein, nor for any
infringements of rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Trademarks
All the trademarks, registrations and brands mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

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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 Union European (EU). If users
modify and/or install other devices in this equipment, the CE conformity declaration
may no longer apply.
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 device.
Environmental conditions:
•Lay the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface in case the device may
fall, causing serious damage.
•Make sure you leave plenty of space around the device for ventilation.
•Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures -10˚C ~ 50˚C.
•DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20˚C OR ABOVE 80˚C. This
could damage the device. The device must be used in a controlled environment.
Care for your IBASE products:
•Before cleaning the device, turn it off and unplug all cables such as power in case
a small amount of electrical current may still flow.
•Use neutral cleaning agents or diluted alcohol to clean the device chassis with a
cloth. Then wipe the chassis with a dry cloth.
•Vacuum the dust with a computer vacuum cleaner to prevent the air vent or slots
from being clogged.
WARNING
Attention during use:
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not spill water or any other liquids on your device.
•Do not place heavy objects on the top of the device.
•Operate this device from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your distributor or local
power company.
•Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
product plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its limits.
Avoid Disassembly
You are not suggested to disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device.
Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and
cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any
warranty.

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CAUTION
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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, memory, HDD, power adapter, panel
and touchscreen.
＊PRODUCTS, HOWEVER, THAT FAILS 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...............................................................................4
1.5 Specifications –AMI230..........................................................................6
1.6 Specifications –AMI231..........................................................................8
1.7 Specifications –AMI232........................................................................10
1.8 System View –AMI230 .........................................................................12
1.9 System View –AMI231 .........................................................................14
1.10 System View –AMI232 .........................................................................16
1.11 Dimensions –AMI230 ...........................................................................18
1.12 Dimensions –AMI231 ...........................................................................20
1.13 Dimensions –AMI232 ...........................................................................21
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration ........................................................23
2.1 Essential Installations............................................................................24
2.1.1 Memory Installation.................................................................25
2.1.2 SSD Installation ......................................................................25
2.1.3 SIM Cards Installation.............................................................27
2.1.4 WiFi / 3G / 4G Antenna Installation.........................................28
2.1.5 Wall Mount Installation............................................................29
2.2 Setting the Jumpers...............................................................................30
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard ...................................31
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference.....................................................................31
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference.................................................................36

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Chapter 3 Driver Installation...................................................................45
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................46
3.2 Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility..............................................46
3.3 Graphics Driver Installation....................................................................47
3.4 HD Audio Driver Installation...................................................................48
3.5 LAN Driver Installation...........................................................................49
3.6 Intel®Management Engine Driver Installation........................................50
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup..............................................................................51
4.1 Introduction............................................................................................52
4.2 BIOS Setup ...........................................................................................52
4.3 Main Settings.........................................................................................53
4.4 Advanced Settings.................................................................................54
4.5 Chipset Settings ....................................................................................63
4.6 Security Settings....................................................................................67
4.7 Boot Settings.........................................................................................69
4.8 Save & Exit Settings..............................................................................70
Appendix.........................................................................................................71
A. I/O Port Address Map............................................................................72
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)................................................................74
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration..............................................................75

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

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1.1 Introduction
The AMI230AF / AMI231AF / AMI232AF Series are designed for Intel® 9th/8th
Gen. Core™/ Pentium® / Celeron® processors and suitable for thin clients,
smart industrial automation or controller, and retail applications. Powered by
12V or18V~24V DC wide-range voltage, it offers advanced features such as
iSMART green technology with intelligent scheduler and power savings for
better environmental performance, iAMT 11.6 for remote system monitoring,
upgrading and repairing, as well as TPM for a high level of hardware-based
security that prevent phishing attacks.
Photo of AMI230
1.2 Features
•Fanless system with IBASE MB230 customized board
•8th Gen Intel® Core™i7/i5/i3 Desktop Processors
•Dual SIM slots with WWAN redundancy
•2x 2.5’’ HDD/SSD (with RAID 0/1 support)
•4x Intel® Gigabit LAN with PoE, 3x M.2 ( E-Key/ B-Key/ M-Key )
•Over/Under/Reverse voltage protection
•iSMART, iAMT (11.6), TPM (2.0)