IBASE Technology IB915F User manual

IB915F
Intel®Skylake U
3.5” Disk Size SBC
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.2

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................1
Product Description.............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
IB915F Specifications.........................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................5
Installations ..............................................................6
Installing the Memory.........................................................7
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................8
Connectors on IB915F ......................................................13
BIOS Setup .............................................................24
Drivers Installation.................................................44
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................45
VGA Drivers Installation ..................................................47
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation...............................50
LAN Drivers Installation...................................................52
Intel® Management Engine Interface...............................55
Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers.....................................................57
ASMedia USB 3.1 Drivers................................................60
Appendix.................................................................62
A. I/O Port Address Map...................................................62
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................63
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration....................................64

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INTRODUCTION
IB915 User’s Manual 1
Introduction
Product Description
The IB915F is a 3.5-inch single board computer based on the Intel®
Skylake U MCP processors.
The IB915F 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.
IB915F Features:
•Supports Intel®6th generation mobile CoreTM i MCP processors
•Two DDR3L SO-DIMM, 1600 MHz, Max. 16GB memory
•Integrated graphics for DisplayPort, LVDS, eDP displays
•2 x SATA III connector
•4x COM port connector
•1 x Mini-PCIe(x1) slot (w/ USB/mSATA support)
•2x GbE (RJ-45) connector
•1x 9V to 24V DC-IN power connector

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Checklist
Your IB915F package should include the items listed below.
•
The IB915F SBC
•
This User’s Manual
•
1 DVD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•
Optional cable kit IB75 (containing DC in power cable/PW87,
COM port cable / PK1H, SATA & HDD power cable/SATA-26
and USB 2.0 cable/USB-29)
•
Other options: Audio-18 audio cable, HSIB915-BGA-B heatsink ,
HSIB915-BGA-1 heat spreader

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IB915F Specifications
Product Name
IB915AF-6600 (Supports iAMT)
IB915AF-6300 (Supports iAMT)
IB915F-6100
IB915F-3955 (MOQ)
**IB915 will be model name printed on PCB surface**
Form Factor
3.5”
CPU Type
- Intel®6th generation mobile CoreTM i MCP processors (14nm
monolithic)
- TDP = 15W (DC) , 42mm x 24mm x 1.16mm, FCBGA1356 @ solder
side
CPU Speed
Intel®CoreTM i7-6600U processor (2.6GHz/3.4GHz) [IB915AF-6600]
Intel®CoreTM i5-6300U processor (2.4GHz/3GHz) [IB915AF-6300]
Intel®CoreTM i3-6100U processor (2.3GHz) [IB915F-6100](Non-AMT)
Intel
®
Celeron
®
3955U processor (2GHz) [IB915F-3955](Non-AMT)
Cache
Up to 4MB
Chipset
Integratd in Intel®6th Generation CoreTM U-series processor
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Memory
Intel®6th Gen. CoreTM U-series processor integrated memory controller
- DDR3L(1.35V) @1600 MHz, SO-DIMM x 2 , Max.=16GB , Non-ECC
Display
Intel®6th Gen. CoreTM U-series processor integrated Gfx, supports 3
independent displays,
- eDP x 1 (Thru eDP)
- DP++ x 1 (Thru DDI#1)
- LVDS(Thru DDI#2, via NXP PTN3460BS/F6)
LAN
1. Intel® I219LM GbE PHY (IB915AF-6600 & IB915AF-6300)
Intel® I219V GbE PHY (IB915F-6100 & IB915F-3955) ** Thru
PCIe port # 9**
2. Intel
®
I211AT as 2
nd
GbE ** Thru PCIe port # 10**
USB
- Intel®6th Gen. CoreTM U-series processor integrated USB 2.0 host
controller ,2 ports onboard pin header + 1 port thru MiniPCIe
- Intel®6th Gen. CoreTM U-series processor integrated USB 3.0 host
controller
4x USB 3.0 in the rear panel ** Thru USB3 port# 1~port# 4 **
-USB 3.1 type C connector thru ASM1142 PCIe to USB 3.1 host
controller
** Thru PCIe port# 1 **
Serial ATA
Ports
Intel®6th Gen. CoreTM U-series processor built-in SATA III controller
-2 x SATA 3.0 (6Gbps) onboard **Thru SATA port# 0 & port# 2
**
-1 x mSATA via MiniPCIe full-sized slot **Thru SATA port#
1/PCIe port # 11**
Audio
Intel®6th Gen. CoreTM U-series processor built-in HD audio controller
Realtek ALC662-GR Codec

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LPC I/O
Fintek F81846AD-I (128-pin LQFP [14mm x 14 mm])
COM #1 (RS232/422/485) @ edge I/O
With Fintek F81439N transceiver x 1 for jumper-less selection
COM #2~COM #4 (RS232 only)
[Hardware Monitor]
2 x Thermal inputs
2 x Voltage monitoring
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
iAMT(11.0)
For IB915AF-6600 & IB915AF-6300
Expansion
Slots
1 x mPCIe(x1) w/ USB 2.0 signal, support mSATA [Full-sized]
** Thru PCIe port # 4**
Edge
Connector
DP connector x 1 [C12ZZDPP23VD11000P]
RJ45 x2 for LAN#1 & #2 (Horizontal Combo type)
USB 3.0 stack connector x 2 for USB1/2 & USB3/4 [Blue color]
RJ50 x 1 for COM #1
USB 3.1 type C connector x 1
On Board
Header/
Connector
DF20-20 socket connector x 2 for 24-bit dual channel LVDS
4 pins box header x 1 for backlight/brightness control
eDP 30-pin connector x 1
2 ports x SATA III [Blue color]
2x4 pins header x 1 for 2 x USB 2.0 ports[DF11 x 1]
DF-11 2x6 pins box header x1 for front audio
DF-11 2x5 pins box header x 3 for COM2 ~ COM4
2x5 pins headers x 1 for LPC (Debug purpose only)
4 pins power connector x 1for SATA HDD
2 pins power connector x 1 for DC-in
Watchdog
Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
Power Input
+9V ~ +24V DC-in
RoHS
Yes
Board Size
102mm x 147mm
OS support
- Windows 8.1 / Industrial; Windows 10
- Linux
- Fedora
- Ubuntu
Others
1. Support RAID function
2. iSMART 3.2
3. RTC battery via cable
Optional Cable
Kit (IB75)
PW87 x 1
PK1H x 1
SATA-26 x 1
USB29 x 1
Optional items
1. Heatsink
2. Heat Spreader
3. Audio-18 cable ( C501AUD1812302000P)

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Board Dimensions

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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the IB915F in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the Memory............................................................................7
Setting the Jumpers................................................................................8
Connectors on IB915F.........................................................................13

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Installing the Memory
The IB915F board supports two DDR3L memory sockets for a
maximum total memory of 16GB DDR3L memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR3L modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR3L module so that the key of the DDR3L module
aligned with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR3L module in an upright position until the
clips of the slot close to hold the DDR3L module in place when the
DDR3L module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR3L module, press the clips with both hands.

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on IB915F to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on IB915F and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on IB915F.................................................................9
JP1: LVDS Panel Brightness Control Selection..................................10
JP2: LCD Backlight Connector ...........................................................10
JP3: USB 2.0 Pin Header.....................................................................11
JP4: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)......................................11
JP5: LPC debug Connector (Factory use only)....................................11
J7: Clear ME........................................................................................12
J8: Clear CMOS Contents....................................................................12

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Jumper Locations on IB915F
Jumpers on IB915F Page
JP1: LVDS Panel Brightness Control Selection.................................. 10
JP2: LCD Backlight Connector........................................................... 10
JP3: USB 2.0 Pin Header..................................................................... 11
JP4: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)...................................... 11
JP5: LPC debug Connector (Factory use only) ................................... 11
J7: Clear ME........................................................................................ 12
J8: Clear CMOS Contents ................................................................... 12

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JP1: LVDS Panel Brightness Control Selection
JP1
Brightness Control (PWM mode)
Open 3.3V
Close 5V(Default)
JP2: LCD Backlight Connector
Pin #
Signal Name
1
+12V
2
Backlight Enable
3
Brightness Control
4
Ground
4
1

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JP3: USB 2.0 Pin Header
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
Vcc
1
2
Ground
D0-
3
4
D1+
D0+
5
6
D1-
Ground
7
8
Vcc
JP4: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)
JP5: LPC debug Connector (Factory use only)
2
1
8
7
1
2
7
8

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J7: Clear ME
J7 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Clear ME
J8: Clear CMOS Contents
J8 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Clear CMOS
1 3
1 3

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Connectors on IB915F
Connector Locations on IB915F ......................................................... 14
CN1 / CN2: SATA3 Connector........................................................... 15
CN3: Gigabit LAN (I219) / Gigabit LAN (I211AT)........................... 15
CN4: eDP Connector (30 Pin)............................................................. 15
CN5 / CN6: USB3.0 Connector ........................................................ 166
CN7: COM1 RJ50 Connector ........................................................... 166
CN8: Display Port Connector............................................................ 166
CN9: USB Type C Connector........................................................... 166
J1: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only) ............... 177
J2/JP6: LVDS Panel Power Selection ............................................... 177
J3, J4: LVDS Connectors.................................................................. 188
J5: Audio Connector ......................................................................... 199
J11: DDR3L SO-DIMM (CH-A) Socket........................................... 199
J6: DDR3L SO-DIMM (CH-B) Socket............................................. 199
J9: Battery Connector.......................................................................... 20
J10: SATA HDD Power Connectors................................................... 20
J12: MCU JTAG.................................................................................. 20
J13: Mini PCIE / mSATA Slot.......................................................... 211
J14, J17: COM3/COM4..................................................................... 211
J15: Front Panel................................................................................. 211
J16: COM2 ........................................................................................ 222
J18: Digital I/O.................................................................................... 22
J19: DC_IN Connector...................................................................... 233

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Connector Locations on IB915F

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CN1 / CN2: SATA3 Connector
CN3: Gigabit LAN (I219) / Gigabit LAN (I211AT)
CN4: eDP Connector (30 Pin) (I-PEX_20374-030E-31)
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
BL_Power
2
1
NC
BL_Power
4
3
BL_Power
NC
6
5
BL_Power
BRIGHTNESS
8
7
NC
GND
10
9
Bklt_en
GND
12
11
GND
HPD
14
13
GND
GND
16
15
GND
Panel_VDD
18
17
NC
GND
20
19
Panel_VDD
AUX_P
22
21
AUX_N
TX0_P
24
23
GND
GND
26
25
TX0_N
TX1_N
28
27
TX1_P
NC
30
29
GND

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CN5 / CN6: USB3.0 Connector
CN7: COM1 RJ50 Connector
101
RJ-50_10P10C
Pin #
Signal Name
1
DSR
2
GND
3
GND
4
TXD
5
RXD
6
DCD
7
DTR
8
CTS
9
RTS
10
RI
Pin #
Signal Name
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
DSR
-
-
2, 3
Ground
Ground
Ground
4
TX
RX+
-
5
RX
TX+
DATA+
6
DCD
TX-
DATA-
7
DTR
RX-
-
8
CTS
-
-
9
RTS
-
-
10
RI
-
-
CN8: DisplayPort Connector
CN9: USB Type C Connector