IBASE Technology MI991 User manual

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Manual
iBASE
MI991

M I 991
I nt e l ®6th Generation Core
C2 3 6 /Q170/H110 PCH
Mini ITX Motherboa rd
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Acknowledgments
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................... 1
Product Description............................................................ 1
Checklist............................................................................. 2
MI991 Specifications ......................................................... 3
Board Dimensions .............................................................. 5
Installations...................................................... 6
Installing the CPU .............................................................. 7
Installing the Memory......................................................... 8
Setting the Jumpers............................................................. 9
Connectors on MI991....................................................... 13
BIOS Setup.......................................................25
Drivers Installation ......................................45
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility......................... 46
VGA Drivers Installation.................................................. 48
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation .............................. 51
LAN Drivers Installation .................................................. 53
Intel® Management Engine Interface ............................... 56
Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers.................................................... 58
Appendix...........................................................61
A. I/O Port Address Map.................................................. 61
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)...................................... 62
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration ................................... 63

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Introduction
Product Description
The MI991 Mini ITX motherboard is based on the latest Intel®
C236/Q170/H110 chipset. The platform supports 6th Generation Intel®
Core processor family with LGA1151 packing and features an integrated
dual-channel DDR4 memory controller as well as a graphics core.
The latest Intel®processors provide advanced performance in both
computing and graphics quality. This meets the requirement of customers
in the gaming, POS, digital signage and server market segment.
The C236/Q170/H110 platform is made with 14-nanometer technology
that supports Intel’s first processor architecture to unite the CPU and the
graphics core on the transistor level. The MI991 Mini ITX board utilizes
the dramatic increase in performance provided this Intel’s latest
cutting-edge technology. Measuring 170mm x 170mm, the MI991 offers
fast 6Gbps SATA support (4 ports), USB3.0 (6 ports) and interfaces for
DVI-D, HDMI and DP displays. MI991AF-C236 and MI991AF features
Intel®Active Management Technology 11.0.
MI991 FEATURES:
•Supports Intel®6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 QC/DC desktop
processors
•Two DDR4 SO-DIMM, 2133MHz, Max. 32GB memory
•Dual Intel® PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
•Integrated Graphics for DVI-D/DP/HDMI displays
•4x SATA 3.0, 8x USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (6 ports)
•4x COM, Watchdog timer
•1x PCI-E (x16) , 2x Mini PCI-E
•Optional AMT (MI991AF-C236 and MI991AF only)

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Checklist
Your MI991 package should include the items listed below.
•The MI991 Mini ITX motherboard
•This User’s Manual
•1 DVD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•Serial ATA cable
•USB cable
•COM port cable
•I/O shield
•Audio Chassis Front Panel cable (Optional)

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MI991 Specifications
Product Name
MI991AF [Intel Q170 PCH onboard]
MI991EF [Intel H110 PCH onboard]
MI991AF-C236 [Intel C236 PCH onboard]
**MI991AF will be the model name printed on PCB surface**
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
BIOS
AMI BIOS
CPU Type
Intel 6th Generation Intel®Xeon® /CoreTM i7/i5/i3/Pentium DT
processor FCLGA1151 package [37.5 mm x 37.5mm], TDP:
80W/65W/47W/35W
Xeon®E3-1275 V5 (3.6GHz ~ 4GHz) @ 80W
Xeon®E3-1225 V5 (3.3GHz ~ 3.7GHz) @ 80W
Xeon®E3-1268L V5 (2.4GHz ~ 3.4GHz) @35W
CoreTM i7-6700 (3.4GHz ~ 4GHz) @65W
CoreTM i7-6700TE (2.4GHz ~ 3.4GHz) @35W
CoreTM i5-6500 (3.2GHz ~ 3.6GHz) @65W
CoreTM i5-6500TE (2.3GHz ~ 3.3GHz) @35W
CoreTM i3-6100 (3.7GHz) @47W
CoreTM i3-6100TE (2.7GHz @35W
Pentium®G4400 (3.3GHz) @47W
Pentium®G4400TE (2.4GHz) @35W
Celeron®G3900 (2.8GHz) @65W
Celeron
®
G3900TE (2.6GHz) @35W
Cache Size
Up to 8MB
CPU Socket
LGA1151
Chipset
Intel®C236/Q170/H110 PCH, Package =23 mm x 23 mm, TDP=6W
Memory
Intel®6th Generation DT processors integrated memory controller,
-DDR4 SO-DIMM x 2, Max. =32GB [Vertical type]
DDR4-2133 MHz with 1.2V, ECC supported by CPU sku
VGA
Intel® 6th Generation DT processor integrated HD Gfx, supports 3
independent displays, DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.4
-DisplayPort x 1 (DP++, Thru port D, supports DP1.3)
**Resolution up to 4096x2304 @ 60 Hz**
-HDMI X 1 (Thru port B, with level shifter ASM1442K, supports
HDMI 1.4) ** Resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 24 Hz**
-DVI-D x 1 (Thru port C, with level shifter ASM1442K)
** Resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 24 Hz**
LAN
1.Intel® Jacksonville I219LM GbE PHY (C236 / Q170) [PCIe port #4]
Intel® Jacksonville I219V GbE PHY (H110) [PCIe port #4]
2.Intel® Pearsonville I211AT as 2nd GbE [PCIe port #12]
USB
USB 3.0 host controller [PCH Integrated], support 6 ports
- 4 ports via rear panel I/O [USB3 port #1~#4]
- Extra 2 ports via rear I/O panel [USB3 port #5~#6] (**MI991AF
only**)
USB 2.0 host controller [PCH Integrated], support 6 ports
-2 ports via rear panel I/O (**MI991EF only)
-2 ports via MiniPCIe socket
-2 ports via onboard pin header
Serial ATA
Intel® SKL-H PCH built-in SATA controller
-4 x SATA 3.0 for MI991
AF (C236/ Q170) [PCIe port #14~#17]
-3 x SATA 3.0 for MI991EF (H110) [PCIe port #14~#16]
Storage Device
mSATA x 1 thru Mini-PCIe slot [full-sized] [PCIe port #13]
Audio
Intel®SKL-H PCH built-in High Definition Audio controller + Realtek
ALC662 w/ 5.1 channels

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LPC I/O
Fintek F81846AD-I (128-pin LQFP [14mm x 14 mm])
-COM #1 (RS232/422/485) w/Fintek F81439 transceiver for jumper-less
selection
-COM #2~COM #4 (RS232 only)
Hardware Monitor (2 thermal inputs,4 voltage monitor inputs)
CPU Fan x 1(PWM type, 4-pin) + SYS FAN x 1(PWM type, 4-pin)
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
IAMT 11.0
Intel®C236/ Q170 PCH built-in (MI991AF only)
TPM 1.2
Infineon SLB9660 [C01Z9660TT1207000P] for MI991AF series
Co-lay with ATMEL AT97SC3204-X4A14-10 [C01Z97SC3204X4000P]
**Meet FIPS 140-2 certification**
Expansion Slots
- PCI-Express (16x) x1 [Gen 3.0 PEG]
** Support bifurcation to 2x(8x) and 1x (8x) + 2 x (4x)**
- Mini PCIe x 2 w/ USB 2.0 signal [1 x Full-sized, 1 x Half-sized]
[PCIe port #5~#6]
- Supports mSATA thru Full-sized mini PCIe slot
Edge
Connectors
Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1 / COM #2
DVI-D + HDMI stack connector x 1
DP + dual USB (3.0) [Blue color] stack connector x 1
RJ-45 (I219LM/V PHY)+ dual USB (3.0)[Blue color] stack connector x 1
RJ-45 (I211AT GbE)) + dual USB (3.0) [Blue color] stack connector x 1
Or RJ-45 (I211AT GbE)+ dual USB (2.0) stack connector x 1 [MI991EF]
Triplet type jack 3 x 1 for HD audio port [Line-in / Line-out / Mic-in]
Onboard
Header/
Connector
4 ports x SATA III [Blue color] or 3 ports (H110 only)
DF-11 2x4 pin-header x 1 for 2 ports USB 2.0
DF-11 2x5 box header x 2 for COM3/4 (RS232 only)
2x5 pin-header x 1 for front Audio (2.54 pitch)
2x5 pin-header x1 for Digital IO
2 x 4 pin header x 1 for front panel I/O (2.0 pitch)
2 x 2 pins ATX power connector x 1
2 x 2 pin header x 1 (Reserved for O company)
1 x ATX standard 24 pins type for power connector
2-pin connector for RTC battery (Refer to MI991)
Watchdog Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec./min)
System Voltage
ATX standard 24-pins type & 4 pin type (+12V only)
iSMART Ver. 3.x
Yes
RAID
RAID function (0,1,5) ** MI991AF only**
Others
LAN W akeup
RTC battery by wiring type
Environment
Operation Temperature: 0~60 degree C
Storage Temperature: -20~80 degree C
Relative humidity: 0~90%, non-condensing
OS supporting
Windows 8.1(64b) / Embedded Industry 8.1(64b)
Windows 10 (64b)
Linux Fedora (64b) / Ubuntu (64b)
Windows 7 Pro (64b/32b)
Certification
CE (EN55032: 2012)
FCC Class B
LVD
Board Size
170mm x 170mm
RoHS
Yes
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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 MI991 in order to set up a workable system. The topics
covered are:
Installing the CPU................................................................................ 7
Installing the Memory .......................................................................... 8
Setting the Jumpers.............................................................................. 9
Connectors on MI991 ........................................................................ 13

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Installing the CPU
The MI991 board supports an LGA1151 Socket (shown below) for Intel
6th Generation Core processors.
To install the CPU, unlock first the socket by pressing the lever sideways,
then lift it up to a 90-degree. Then, position the CPU above the socket
such that the CPU corner aligns with the gold triangle matching the
socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket and push down the lever to secure the CPU. Then, install the heat
sink and fan.
NOTE:
Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.

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Installing the Memory
The MI991 board supports two DDR4 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 32GB in DDR4 SO-DIMM memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR4 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR4 module so that the key of the DDR4 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR4 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR4 module in place when the DDR4
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR4 module, press the clips with both hands.
DDR4 Module
Lock
Lock
Lock
Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MI991 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 MI991 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI991 .............................................................. 10
JBAT2: Clear RTC Contents ............................................................ 11
JP1, JP2: PCI-E x16 Mode Selection ................................................ 12
Note: MI991AF-C236 and MI991AF used only................................. 12
JP3: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only) ................ 12

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Jumper Locations on MI991
Jumpers on MI991..........................................................................Page
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents.......................................................... 11
JBAT2: Clear RTC Contents ............................................................. 11
JP1, JP2: PCI-E x16 Mode Selection ................................................. 11
JP3: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only)................ 12

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JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents (E-CALL 0125-01-203-030)
JBAT1 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Clear CMOS
JBAT2: Clear RTC Contents (0195-01-200-020)
JBAT2 Flash Descriptor
Security Override
Open
Normal
(Default)
Close Clear RTC
1
3
1
2

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JP1, JP2: PCI-E x16 Mode Selection (0195-01-200-020)
JP1, JP2 Function
JP1/Open
JP2/Open
1 x16 (Default)
JP1/Open
JP2/Short
2 x8
JP1/Short
JP2/Short
1 x8, 2 x4
Note: MI991AF-C236 and MI991AF used only
JP3: Flash Descriptor Security Override (Factory use only)
(0195-01-200-020)
JP3 Flash Descriptor
Security Override
Open
Disabled
(Default)
Close Enabled
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Connectors on MI991
Connector Locations on MI991 ......................................................... 14
CN1: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports ................................................. 15
CN2, CN3: DVI-D and HDMI Connector.......................................... 15
CN4, CN5: Display Port + USB3.0 0/1 Connector............................. 15
CN6: Gigabit LAN (Intel I219LM/I219V) + USB3.0 2/3 ................... 15
CN7, CN8, CN10, CN11: SATA Connectors..................................... 15
CN9: Gigabit LAN (Intel I211AT) + USB3.0 4/5 .............................. 15
CN12: HD Audio Connector.............................................................. 15
J2: ATX 12V Power Connector ........................................................ 16
J3, J4: DDR4 SO-DIMM Connector ................................................. 16
J5: ATX Power Supply Connector .................................................... 17
J7: Digital I/O Connector .................................................................. 18
J9: Mini PCI-E Connector ................................................................. 18
J10: Mini PCI-E Connector ............................................................... 19
J11: ACPI Status LED....................................................................... 19
J12: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only)...................................... 20
J13: Debug 80 Port Connector (Factory use only).............................. 20
J14: Battery Connector ...................................................................... 20
J15: USB2.0 Connectors ................................................................... 21
J16: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel .................................. 21
J17, J18: COM3/4 RS232 Serial Ports .............................................. 22
J19: Front Panel Function Connector ................................................. 22
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector .......................................... 23
SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector...................................... 23
PCIE1: PCI-E X16 Slot ..................................................................... 24

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Connector Locations on MI991

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CN1: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports (40909AANSABR)
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Pin #
Signal Name
RS-232
R2-422
RS-485
1
DCD
TX-
DATA-
2
RX
TX+
DATA+
3
TX
RX+
NC
4
DTR
RX-
NC
5
Ground
Ground
Ground
6
DSR
NC
NC
7
RTS
NC
NC
8
CTS
NC
NC
9
RI
NC
NC
10
NC
NC
NC
Note: COM2 Support RS-232 only.
CN2, CN3: DVI-D and HDMI Connector
CN4, CN5: Display Port + USB3.0 0/1 Connector
CN6: Gigabit LAN (Intel I219LM/I219V) + USB3.0 2/3
CN7, CN8, CN10, CN11: SATA Connectors
CN9: Gigabit LAN (Intel I211AT) + USB3.0 4/5
CN12: HD Audio Connector