IBASE Technology AMI311-970 User manual

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AMI311-970
User Manual
2016 Feb Ver. A1

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Table of Contents
Setting up your system............................................................................................ 3
Care during use....................................................................................................... 4
Acknowledgments .................................................................................................. 4
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 6
1.1 General Description........................................................................................... 6
1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 Hardware Specifications ................................................................................. 6
1.2.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................. 12
1.3 Exploded View of the AMI311-970 Assembly ................................................... 13
1.3.1 Parts Description .......................................................................................... 14
1.4 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 15
1.4.1 Optional Items ............................................................................................. 15
CHAPTER 2 MOTHERBOARD INTRODUCTION ........................................................16
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 16
2.2 Board Dimensions ........................................................................................... 19
2.3 Setting the Jumpers......................................................................................... 19
2.4 Jumper Locations on MI970F ........................................................................... 20
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP ........................................................................................31
CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION ......................................................................64
4.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ......................................................... 64
4.2 VGA Drivers Installation................................................................................... 68
4.3 Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation ................................................................ 71
4.4 LAN Driver Installation .................................................................................... 73
Appendix .............................................................................................................82
Wall Mounting Requirements................................................................................ 82
Selecting the Location ........................................................................................... 83

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Safety Information
Your AMI311-970 is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for
information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that
you read the following safety instructions
Setting up your system
Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your
system.
Do not use this product near water.
Set up the system on a stable surface. Do not secure the system on any unstable
plane.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product.
Slots and openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these
openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation.
Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
This system should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or
local power company.
Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and
40˚C.
If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE
THESTORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20°C (-4°F) OR ABOVE
80°C (176°F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.

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Care during use
Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows.
Always unplug all power, and network cables from the power outlets before
cleaning the system.
If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the
power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has been spilled into the system.
The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating
instructions.
The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if 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.
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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Acknowledgments
AMI is a registered trademark of AMI Software International, Inc.
AMD and ATI are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
FINTEK is a registered trademark of FINTEK Electronics Corporation.
REALTEK is a registered trademark of REALTEK Electronics Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Description
AMI311-970 Fanless Embedded Box PC comes with 3rd Gen. Intel®CoreTM
i7/i5/i3 Celeron Quad Core/Dual Core processors and Intel HD Integrated Graphics
Engine with high computing performance. It supports DVI-I/DVI-D/DisplayPort display
output, 2 x USB 3.0, 6 x USB 2.0, 1x PCI-E x(16) expansion slot, and 2 x Gigabit
LAN giving a great selection for data communication in display applications. The
rugged design 231 x 199 x 97.75 mm chassis come with one full-size internal PCI
Express Mini Card slot and one half-size Mini Card slot to connect wireless through
3G or LTE. This embedded box computer is ideal for digital signage player, Kiosk,
entry-level gaming, video surveillance, and other automation & embedded application.
1.2 System Specifications

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1.2.1 Hardware Specifications
Engineer Specifications
Specification –System
CPU
Model
Intel®3nd Generation CoreTM i7/i5/i3/Pentium
AMI311-970F-1020E (Intel® CeleronTM 1020E 2.2 GHz)
AMI311-970F-3120ME (Intel® CoreTM i3-3120ME 2.4 GHz)
AMI311-970F-3610ME (Intel® CoreTM i5-3610ME 2.7 GHz)
AMI311-970F-3612QM (Intel® CoreTM i7-3612QM 2.1 GHz)
Speed
Up to 2.7 GHz
Cache
Up to 6MB Intel® Smart Cache
Socket
rPGA988B
Memory
Configuration
2 x 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM (non ECC)
P/N : C0373900400080312P
Max. Support
Up to 16 GB
Rear I/O
Display
Intel®3nd Generation CoreTM i5 Processor integrated HD
Graphics 4000
-1 x DVI-I + 1 x DVI-D ( Dual Stack)
-1 x Display port
LAN / PHY
-1st: Intel® 82579V GbE PHY
-2nd: Intel® 82583V GbE LAN
-2 x Gigabit RJ45 connector with 4 x USB 2.0
Audio
-Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec
-1 x 3 Port Audio Jack
USB 2.0 / 3.0
-4 x USB 2.0 (with RJ-45)
-2 x USB 3.0
LPC I / O
-1 x RS-232 + 1 x RS-232/422/485(Dual Stack)
Expansion slot
-1 x PCIe x 16 Slot
Description: RISER CARD;PCIE x16 [錦茂 CLKF797+797S16X]
P/N: A008RSPCIE0201000P

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Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 / 3.0
-2 x USB 2.0 + 25 CM USB Cable
Description: CABLE;USB-25 2-HEAD 8C 線25CM
P/N: C501USB2508252000P
Other
-IB881SW-R V-1.0 (HDD / Power LED + Power / Reset Button)
Description: DIP PCBA;IB881SW-R V-1.0 DAUGHTER
CARD RoHS
P/N: ZD06IB881SW-10010P
Storage
Drive Bays
-1 x 2.5” SATA II or SATA III HDD/SSD
Default = 100 GB HDD, Commercial grade
P/N : A002HDDSLSTG10000P
-SATA Cable 6CM
Description: CBL;SATA-11A 7C 2-HEAD 6CM
C501SATA110152A00P
Deployment
Dimension
199mm(W) x 231 mm(H) x 97.75mm(D)
Power Supply
-120W Power Adaptor
Description: POWER SUPPLY;ADAPTER 120W 12V/10A _圓頭
W/LOCK, CCC Label[全漢 FSP120-AHAN1] RoHS

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P/N: A005PS120WM020000P
Certification
CE/FCC/LVD
Environmental
Temperature
Operating Temperature: 0°C~45°C (32°F~113°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 80° C
Humidity
5%~90%@45°C ,non-condensing
Shock
IBASE Standard
Vibration
CFD: 1g rms / 5~500 MHZ random operation
HDD: 0.25g 5~500 MHZ random operation
Other
RoHS
Specification –Mainboard
Model
MI970F
P/N : ZD16MI970---12A20P
Form Factor
MINI-ITX
CPU
Model
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Celeron® QC/ DC
processors
Speed
Up to 3.60 GHz (TDP=35W)
Cache
Up to 6MB Intel® Smart Cache
Socket
rPGA988B
Chipset
Model
Intel® HM76 Express Chipset
BIOS
Model
AMI BIOS, support ACPI Function
Memory
Configuration
2 x DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets
Max. Support
16GB
I / O
Display
Processor graphics (Gen 5.75 graphics engine)
Supports CRT, DVI-I, DVI-D, LVDS and Display Port
Supports 24-bit dual channel LVDS display

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LAN / PHY
Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN PHY
Intel® 82583V PCI-E Gigabit LAN
2 x RJ-45 on board
Audio
Intel® HM76 PCH built-in high definition audio controller with
Realtek ALC892 for 7.1 CH Audio
USB 2.0 / 3.0
4 USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on board, 2 ports via pin header)
8 USB 2.0 ports (4 ports on board, 4 ports via pin header)
LPC I / O
Fintek F81866AD-I
Rear: 1 x RS-232 + 1 x RS232/422/485
Internal: 2 x RS-232
Serial ATA
4 x SATA II and 2 x SATA III
Expansion Slot
1 x PCIe x 16
2 x PCIe x 1 (1x Half-Size, 1x Full-Size)
Other
Digital I / O 4 in & 4 out
Rear I / O
Dual DB9 stack connector for COM 1 & 2
1 x DVI-I + DVI-D Dual stack connector
1 x Dual USB 3.0 stack connector + 1 x Display Port
2 x RJ-45 GbE + dual USB 2.0 stack connector
1 x 3 HD Audio Jack
Header /
Connector
2 x SATA III, 4 x SATA II
2 x Mini PCIe Socket(1 x Full size & 1 x Half Size)
4 x USB 2.0, 1 x Dual LVDS, 2 x USB 3.0
2 x COM, 1 x Digital I/O
1 x LCD backlight control
1 x Front panel audio
1 x IrDA
Support
Watchdog
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
H/W Monitor
Yes
EuP/ErP
Yes
iSMART
Yes
RoHS
Yes
Deployment
Dimension
170mm x 170mm
Power
ATX Main Power

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Certification
N/A
Environmental
Temperature
Operating: 0°C~60°C (32°F~140°F)
Storage: -20°C~80°C (-4°F~176°F)
Humidity
10%~90% (non-condensing)
Shock
N/A
Vibration
N/A
‧ This specification is subject to change without prior notice.

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1.2.2 Dimensions

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1.3 Exploded View of the AMI311-970 Assembly

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1.3.1 Parts Description

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1.4 Packing List
Item No.
Description
Qty
1
Driver CD
1
2
User manual
1
3
Wall mount kit
2
1.4.1 Optional Items
WiFi Solution
Description
WiFi module
WIRELESS;PCI-E MINI CARD 802.11B/G/N
[AW-NE238H] (A008WLAWNE238H000P)
External Antenna
WiFi Antenna (A055RFA02C2M20800P)
Internal cable-1/2
From Wifi module to Rear/Front panel
(A055RFA0000021000P/A055RFA0000032000P)
Bracket
MPCIE-EXT V-B1 Bracket, RoHS; Extend Half to Full
size. (SC2MPCIEEXT0B1100P)
3G Solution
Description
ZU 202
Wireless; 3.75G UMTS/HSPA [ZU202] RoHS
(A008WIRELESS00520P)
ZU 200
Wireless; 3.75G UMTS/HSPA & GPS Module
[ZU200] RoHS (A008WIRELESS00510P)
Cable
Cable; Antenna-2 30CM P 2pcs
(C501ANT0200300000P)
Antenna
Antenna; 3G, P, 2pcs (A055ANT0921Q2P000P)

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CHAPTER 2 MOTHERBOARD INTRODUCTION
2.1 Introduction
The IB908F is a Mini-ITX motherboard computer based on the Intel®HM76 chipset
processors. The platform supports 3rd generation Intel®Core processor family with
rPGA988B packing and feature an integrated dual-channel DDR3 memory controller
as well as a graphics core.
The MI970F platform is well-suited for low-power and high-performance designs in a
broad range of markets including Industrial Control &Automation, Digital Signage,
Thin Client, Electronic Gaming Machines, and SMB storage appliances.
MI970F Features:
Supports Intel®3rd Generation Core i7/i5/i3 QC/DC mobile processors
Two DDR3 SO-DIMM, 1066/1333/1600MHz, Max. 16GB memory
Dual Intel® PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
Integrated Graphics for DVI-I, DVI-D/DisplayPort/LVDS displays
4x SATA 2.0, 2x SATA 3.0, 8x USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (4 ports),
4x COM, Watchdog timer
1x PCI-E (x16), 2x Mini PCI-E
Optional AMT (MI970VF only)
Product Name
MI970F
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
CPU Type
- Intel® 3rd Generation Core TMi7/i5/i3 mobile processors
- rPGA package, 37.5 mm x 37.5mm
- TDP: QC = 45W/ DC = 35W
**Ivy Bridge CPU socket is compatible with Sandy Bridge
CPU**
CPU Speed
Up to 2.7GHz
Cache
Up to 8MB
Chipset
Intel® QM77Platform Controller Hub (MI970VF)
Intel® HM76Platform Controller Hub (MI970F)
25 x 27 mm package size

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BIOS
AMI BIOS [16MB SPI ROM]
Memory
Intel® Ivy-Bridge mobile processors integrated memory
controller
DDRIII 1066/1333/1600 MHz
- SO-DIMM [204-pin vertical type]x 2 (Non-ECC), Max.
16GB
Display
- Intel® Ivy-Bridge mobile processor integrated Gfx, supports
3 independent displays, Direct X 11, OpenGL 3.1, Open CL
1.1
DVI-I X 1 (thru Level shifter ASM1442)
DVI-D X 1 (thru DP to DVI converter ANX9830C)
DisplayPort x 1
LVDS : DF13 x 2 for dual channel 24-bit support
LAN
1. Intel® Lewisville 82579LM GbE PHY [MI970VF only]
or Intel® Lewisville 82579V GbE PHY [MI970F only]
2. Intel® 82583V as 2nd GbE
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
USB 2.0 host controller [Panther Point integrated], supports
8 ports
- 4 ports in the rear panel
- 2 ports via onboard pin header (2.0mm pitch)
- 2 ports via MiniPCIe sockets
USB 3.0 host controller [Panther Point integrated], support 4
ports
-2 ports in the rear panel
-2 ports via onboard box-header type [Blue color]
Serial ATA Ports
Intel® QM77 PCH built-in SATA controller, supports total 6
ports
2 x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps+ 4 x SATA (2.0) 3Gbps ports
Audio
Intel® QM77 PCH built-in High Definition Audio controller +
Realtek ALC892 w/ 7.1 channels
LPC I/O
Fintek F81866AD-I (128-pin LQFP [14mm x 14 mm])
COM1 (RS232/422/485)
[EXAR SP339EER1 232/422/485 transceiver x 1 for jumper-less]
COM2/COM3/COM4 (RS232), Hardware
Monitor (2 thermal inputs,4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 Fan
headers) [CPU FAN & SYS FAN(DC Fan type, 3-pin
connector)]
COM1/2 with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500 mA for each

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port)
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
Expansion Slots
- PCI-Express (16x) x1 [Gen 3.0 PEG]
- Mini PCI-Express x1 port [Full-sized] w/mSATA +USB 2.0
support
- Mini PCI-Express x1 port [Half-sized] w/ USB 2.0 support
Edge Connector
Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1 / #2
DVI-D + DVI-I stack connector x 1
USB(3.0) dual stack + DP connector x1
RJ-45 + dual USB(2.0) stack connector x2
Triplet type Jack 3 x 1 for HD Audio
On Board Header/Connector
2 ports x SATAIII [Blue color] , 4 ports x SATA II ,
mSATA (w/JEDEC MO-300) [Share with SATA #5]
DF-11 8 pins connector x 1 for 2 ports USB 2.0
DF-13 20 pins connector x 2 for dual –channel LVDS
2x10 pins box-header x 1 for 2 ports USB 3.0 [Blue color]
2x5 pins pin-header x 1 for front panel audio [Support 7.1
Channel]
2x5 pins pin-header x 2 for COM3 & COM4
2x5 pins pin-header x 1 for Digital IO
4 pins box header x 1 for LCD backlight control
Watchdog Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
System Voltage
ATX standard 20-pin type
4 pin type (+12V only)[For full system loading usage]
RoHS
Yes
Board Size
170mm x 170mm
OS supporting
- Windows 7 / Embedded
- Linux