IBASE Technology AMI221 User manual

AMI220
AMI221
AMI222
High Performance Fanless System
User’s Manual
Version 1.2
(September 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,
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(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 – AMI220............................................................................5
1.6Specifications – AMI221............................................................................7
1.7Specifications – AMI222............................................................................9
1.8Product View – AMI220...........................................................................11
1.9Product View – AMI221...........................................................................13
1.10Product View – AMI222...........................................................................15
1.11Dimensions – AMI220 .............................................................................17
1.12Dimensions – AMI221 .............................................................................18
1.13Dimensions – AMI222 .............................................................................19
Chapter 2Hardware Configuration........................................................ 20
2.1Essential Installations Before You Begin.................................................21
2.1.1Memory Installation...................................................................22
2.1.2SSD Installation........................................................................23
2.1.3Micro-SIM Card Installation ......................................................25
2.1.4Mini-PCIe Network Cards Installation.......................................26
2.1.5WiFi / 3G / 4G Antenna Installation ..........................................27
2.1.6Expansion Card Installation......................................................27
2.1.7Wall Mount Installation..............................................................29
2.1.8Pinout for COM Ports, DC-In & Power Button Connectors.......31
2.2Setting the Jumpers.................................................................................33
2.3Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard.....................................34
2.4Jumpers Quick Reference.......................................................................36
2.4.1RTC Content Clearance (JBAT1)...........................................36
2.4.2CMOS Data Clearance (JBAT2) ............................................37
2.4.3CPU dGfx Bifurcation Selection (JP2, JP3)............................38
2.4.4COM1 & COM2 RS-232 Power Selection (JP4, JP5)............39

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2.5Connectors Quick Reference ..................................................................40
2.5.1Reset Button Connector (J1)..................................................41
2.5.2SATA Power Connector (J10, J11)........................................42
2.5.3COM3 & COM4 Ports (J12, J9)..............................................43
2.5.4Digital I/O Connector (J13).....................................................44
2.5.5CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) .............................45
Chapter 3Driver Installation .................................................................. 46
3.1Introduction..............................................................................................47
3.2Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility................................................47
3.3Graphics Driver Installation .....................................................................48
3.4HD Audio Driver Installation ....................................................................49
3.5LAN Driver Installation.............................................................................50
3.6Intel®Management Engine Driver Installation.........................................51
3.7USB 3.1 Driver Installation ......................................................................53
Chapter 4BIOS Setup............................................................................. 54
4.1Introduction..............................................................................................55
4.2BIOS Setup..............................................................................................55
4.3Main Settings...........................................................................................56
4.4Advanced Settings...................................................................................57
4.4.1Trusted Computing...................................................................58
4.4.2ACPI Settings ...........................................................................59
4.4.3iSmart Controller.......................................................................60
4.4.4AMT Configuration....................................................................61
4.4.5F81846 Super IO Configuration................................................62
4.4.6F81846 Hardware Monitor........................................................63
4.4.7CPU Configuration....................................................................64
4.4.8SATA Configuration..................................................................65
4.4.9CSM Configuration ...................................................................66
4.4.10USB Configuration....................................................................67
4.5Chipset Settings ......................................................................................69
4.5.1System Agent (SA) Configuration.............................................70
4.5.2PCH-IO Configuration...............................................................72
4.6Security Settings......................................................................................73
4.7Boot Settings...........................................................................................74
4.8Save & Exit Settings................................................................................75

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Appendix ....................................................................................................... 76
A.Compatible Expansion Cards for AMI221 & AMI222...............................77
B.I/O Port Address Map..............................................................................79
C.Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) .................................................................82
D.Watchdog Timer Configuration................................................................83

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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 AMI220 / AMI221 / AMI222 is an embedded computing system series
designed for thin clients, smart industrial automation or controller, and retail
equipment. It is a compact and fanless design with an Intel®-7th / 6th Gen.
Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processor. This product series also features iSmart that
allows auto-on scheduling for general applications and energy savings. It has
an operating temperature ranging from -10°C to 50°C.
Photo of AMI220
1.2 Features
Fanless system supports IBASE MB220 customized board
Onboard Intel®7th / 6th Gen. Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processors
Three independent display outputs
Flexible expansion slot system
Dual SIM sockets with WWAN redundancy
12V~24V DC wide-range voltage input
Over / Under / Reverse voltage protection
iSmart, iAMT 11.6, TPM 2.0

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1.3 Packing List
Your product package should include the items listed below.
AMI220
 AMI220 x 1
 PowerCord x1
 Terminal Block for DC-In Power Adapter (3 pins) x 1
 Terminal Block for Remote Power Button (2 pins) x 1
 Wall Mount Kit x 1
 Flat Head Screw (for Wall Mount Kit) x 6
 Round Head Screw (for 2
nd
memory, if not pre-installed) x 2
 Round Head Screw (for Mini PCIe card) x 2
 Disk (including drivers and this user manual) x 1
AMI221
 AMI221 x 1
 PowerCord x1
 Terminal Block for DC-In Power Adapter (3 pins) x 1
 Terminal Block for Remote Power Button (2 pins) x 1
 Wall Mount Kit x 1
 Flat Head Screw (for Wall Mount Kit) x 6
 Round Head Screw for 2
nd
memory (if not pre-installed) x 2
 Flat Head Screw for 2
nd
SSD (if not pre-installed) x 4
 Round Head Screw (for Mini PCIe card) x 2
 Disk (including drivers and this user manual) x 1

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AMI222
 AMI222 x 1
 PowerCord x1
 Terminal Block for DC-In Power Adapter (3 pins) x 1
 Terminal Block for Remote Power Button (2 pins) x 1
 Wall Mount Kit x 1
 Flat Head Screw (for Wall Mount Kit) x 6
 Round Head Screw for 2
nd
memory (if not pre-installed) x 2
 Flat Head Screw for 2
nd
SSD (if not pre-installed) x 4
 Round Head Screw (for Mini PCIe card) x 2
 Disk (including drivers and this user manual) x 1
1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provide optional accessories as follows. Please contact us or your
dealer if you need any.
AMI220
 DC-In Power Adapter
 WiFi Antenna Kit
AMI221
 DC-In Power Adapter
 WiFi Antenna Kit
 Expansion Kit (with 2 cables for COM5 & COM6 ports): IP214, IP215
AMI222
 DC-In Power Adapter
 WiFi Antenna Kit
 Bracket for fieldbus module
 Expansion Kit (with 2 cables for COM5 & COM6 ports): IP211, IP212
 Expansion Card: IP213

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1.5 Specifications – AMI220
Product Name AMI220
System
Motherboard MB220AF MB220EF
Operating
System
Windows10 (64-bit) / 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
Linux Ubuntu / Fedora 24
CPU Intel®7th / 6th Gen. Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 Desktop Processor
TDP = 35W
CPU Speed Up to 3.4 GHz
Chipset Intel®Q170 Intel®H110
Memory 2 x DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM 4GB, expandable to 32 GB
(Non-ECC)
Storage 2.5” SSD (1 bay)
mSATA (2 slots)
2.5” SSD (1 bay)
mSATA (1 slot)
Super I/O Fintek F81866AD-I
Audio Codec Realtek ALC662
Network Intel®I219LM GbE PHY
Intel®I211AT GbE
Intel®I219V GbE PHY
Intel®I211AT GbE
Power Supply 150W power adaptor (Optional)
BIOS AMI BIOS
Watchdog Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
iSmart Yes
iAMT 11.6 N/A
TPM 2.0
Chassis Aluminum & steel, silver & gray
Mounting Desktop mount
Wall mount (wall mount kit included)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 210 x 71.6 x 265 mm (8.27” x 2.82” x 10.43”)
Weight 3.5 kg (7.72 lb)
Certificate CE / LVD / FCC Class B
I/O Ports
Remote
Power Button 2-pin terminal block for the external, remote power button
DC Input 12 ~ 24V DC-in through a 3-pin terminal block

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Product Name AMI220
Motherboard MB220AF MB220EF
LAN 2 x RJ45 GbE LAN
USB 4 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
Serial 4 x COM ports:
COM1: RS-232/422/485, selectable from BIOS
COM2/3/4: RS-232 only
Digital I/O 4-In & 4-Out (Optional)
Display 1 x DVI-D
1 x VGA
2 x DisplayPort
Audio Jack 1 x Microphone Input
1 x Line-Out
SIM 2 x SIM card slot
SSD 1 x 2.5” SSD bay (on the device bottom)
SATA 2 x SATA III connector
Expansion 2 x full-size mini-PCIe
(J6 & J7 connectors with
mSATA function)
2 x full-size mini-PCIe
(J6 connector with mSATA
function)
Environment
Temperature Operating: -10 ~ 50 °C (14 ~ 122 °F)
Storage: -20~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F)
Relative
Humidity 5 ~ 90% at 45 °C (non-condensing)
Vibration
Protection
Operating: 0.25 Grms / 5 ~ 500 Hz (random test)
Non-operating: 1 Grms / 5 ~ 500Hz (random test)
Shock
Protection
Operating: 20 g / 11 ms
Non-operating: 40 g / 11 ms
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.6 Specifications – AMI221
Product Name AMI221
System
Motherboard MB220AF MB220EF
Operating
System
Windows10 (64-bit) / 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
Linux Ubuntu / Fedora 24
CPU Intel®7th / 6th Gen. Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 Desktop Processor
TDP = 35W
CPU Speed Up to 3.4 GHz
Chipset Intel®Q170 Intel®H110
Memory 2 x DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM 4GB, expandable to 32 GB
(Non-ECC)
Storage 2.5” SSD (1 bay)
mSATA (2 slots)
2.5” SSD (1 bay)
mSATA (1 slot)
Super I/O Fintek F81866AD-I
Audio Codec Realtek ALC662
Network Intel®I219LM GbE PHY
Intel®I211AT GbE
Intel®I219V GbE PHY
Intel®I211AT GbE
Power Supply 150W power adaptor (Optional)
BIOS AMI BIOS
Watchdog Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
iSmart Yes
iAMT 11.6 N/A
TPM 2.0
Chassis Aluminum & steel, silver & gray
Mounting Desktop mount
Wall mount (wall mount kit included)
Dimensions (W
x H x D) 210 x 108.6 x 265 mm (8.27” x 4.28” x 10.43”)
Weight 4.3 kg (9.48 lb)
Certificate CE / LVD / FCC Class B
I/O Ports
Remote Power
Button 2-pin terminal block for the external, remote power button
DC Input 12 ~ 24V DC-in through a 3-pin terminal block

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Product Name AMI221
Motherboard MB220AF MB220EF
LAN 2 x RJ45 GbE LAN
USB 4 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
Serial
6 x COM ports:
COM1: RS-232/422/485, selectable from BIOS
COM2/3/4: RS-232 only
COM5 & COM6: Simplified RS-232 with only RX, TX and Ground
pins. (Both ports are applicable from either of the expansion card
IP214 or IP215.)
Digital I/O 4-In & 4-Out (Optional)
Display 1 x DVI-D
1 x VGA
2 x DisplayPort
Audio Jack 1 x Microphone Input
1 x Line-Out
SIM 2 x SIM card slot
SSD 1 x 2.5” SSD drive bay (externally accessible)
*An internal SSD bay is optional.
SATA 2 x SATA III connector
Expansion
1 x PCI
(Derived from IP215)
1 x PCIe (x16)
(Derived from IP214)
2 x full-size mini-PCIe
(J6 & J7 connectors with
mSATA function)
1 x PCI
(Derived from IP215)
1 x PCIe (x16)
(Derived from IP214)
2 x full-size mini-PCIe
(J6 connector with mSATA
function)
Environment
Temperature Operating: -10 ~ 50 °C (14 ~ 122 °F)
Storage: -20~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F)
Relative
Humidity 5 ~ 90% at 45 °C (non-condensing)
Vibration
Protection
Operating: 0.25 Grms / 5 ~ 500 Hz (random test)
Non-operating: 1 Grms / 5 ~ 500Hz (random test)
Shock
Protection
Operating: 20 g / 11 ms
Non-operating: 40 g / 11 ms
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.7 Specifications – AMI222
Product Name AMI222
System
Motherboard MB220AF MB220EF
Operating
System
Windows10 (64-bit) / 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
Linux Ubuntu / Fedora 24
CPU Intel®7th / 6th Gen. Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 Desktop Processor
TDP = 35W
CPU Speed Up to 3.4 GHz
Chipset Intel®Q170 Intel®H110
Memory 2 x DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM 4GB, expandable to 32 GB
(Non-ECC)
Storage 2.5” SSD (1 bay)
mSATA (2 slots)
2.5” SSD (1 bay)
mSATA (1 slot)
Super I/O Fintek F81866AD-I
Audio Codec Realtek ALC662
Network Intel®I219LM GbE PHY
Intel®I211AT GbE
Intel®I219V GbE PHY
Intel®I211AT GbE
Power Supply 150W power adaptor (Optional)
BIOS AMI BIOS
Watchdog Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
iSmart Yes
iAMT 11.6 N/A
TPM 2.0
Chassis Aluminum & steel, silver & gray
Mounting Desktop mount
Wall mount (wall mount kit included)
Dimensions (W
x H x D) 210 x 128.6 x 265 mm (8.27” x 5.06” x 10.43”)
Weight 4.5 kg (9.92 lb)
Certificate CE / LVD / FCC Class B
I/O Ports
Remote Power
Button 2-pin terminal block for the external, remote power button
DC Input 12 ~ 24V DC-in through a 3-pin terminal block
LAN 2 x RJ45 GbE LAN

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Product Name AMI222
Motherboard MB220AF MB220EF
USB
4 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0 (2 extra ports are applicable from the optional
expansion cards IP211 / IP212 / IP213.)
Serial
4 ~ 6 x COM ports:
COM1: RS-232/422/485, selectable from BIOS
COM2/3/4: RS-232 only
COM5 & COM6: Simplified RS-232 with only RX, TX, and
Ground pins. Both ports are applicable from either of the
expansion card IP211 / IP212, but inapplicable from IP213.)
Digital I/O 4-In & 4-Out (Optional)
Display
1 x DVI-D
1 x VGA
2 x DisplayPort
Audio Jack Microphone Input & Line-Out
SIM 2 x Micro-SIM card slot
SSD 1 x 2.5” SSD drive bay (externally accessible)
*An internal SSD bay is optional.
SATA 2 x SATA III connector
Expansion
1 x PCIe (x8) + 1 x PCIe (x1) +
1 x SATA II
(Derived from IP211)
1 x PCIe (x16) + 1 x SATA II
(Derived from IP212)
1 x PCIe (x16) + 1 x PCI +
1 x SATA III
(Derived from IP213)
2 x full-size mini-PCIe
(J6 & J7 connectors with
mSATA function)
1 x PCIe (x8) + 1 x PCIe (x1) +
1 x SATAII
(Derived from IP211)
1 x PCIe (x16) + 1 x SATA II
(Derived from IP212)
1 x PCIe (x16) + 1 x PCI +
1 x SATA III
(Derived from IP213)
2 x full-size mini-PCIe
(J6 connector with mSATA
function)
Environment
Temperature Operating: -10 ~ 50 °C (14 ~ 122 °F)
Storage: -20~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F)
Relative
Humidity 5 ~ 90% at 45 °C (non-condensing)
Vibration
Protection
Operating: 0.25 Grms / 5 ~ 500 Hz (random test)
Non-operating: 1 Grms / 5 ~ 500Hz (random test)
Shock
Protection
Operating: 20 g / 11 ms
Non-operating: 40 g / 11 ms
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.8 Product View – AMI220
Front View
No. Name No. Name
1 Audio Jacks
(red for Mic-In, green for
Line-Out) 5 VGA Port
2 SIM Card Slots 6 Terminal Block for Remote
Power Button (2 pins)
3 USB 2.0 Ports 7 Power Button
4 DVI-D Port 8 LED Indicator for HDD

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Rear View
No. Name No. Name
1 DC-In Power Connector
(3 pins) 5 LAN Ports
2 COM Ports
(COM1 RS-232/422/485,
COM2/3/4 RS-232) 6 Wall Mount Brackets
3 DisplayPorts 7 Antenna Holes
4 USB 3.0 Ports
Oblique View