IBASE Technology MI992 User manual

MI992
Intel®7th Gen. Core™
/ Xeon®E3 / Celeron®
Mini-ITX Motherboard
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(Aug. 2017)

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Copyright
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“IBASE”).
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products described in this document without prior notice. Every effort has
been made to ensure the information in the document is correct; however,
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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.
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Compliance
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference in which case users may be required to take adequate
measures.
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 board.
Environmental conditions:
•Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between
0˚C and 60˚C.
•Do not leave this product in an environment where the storage
temperature may be below -20°C or above 80°C. To prevent from
damages, the product must be used in a controlled environment.
Care for your IBASE products:
•Before cleaning the PCB, unplug all cables and remove the battery.
•Clean the PCB with a circuit board cleaner or degreaser, or use cotton
swabs and alcohol.
•Vacuum the dust with a computer vacuum cleaner to prevent the fan
from being clogged.
WARNING
Attention during use:
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not spill water or any other liquids on this product.
•Do not place heavy objects on the top of this product.
Anti-static precautions
•Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge.
•Place the PCB on an anti-static kit or mat.
•Hold the edges of PCB when handling.
•Touch the edges of non-metallic components of the product instead of
the surface of the PCB.
•Ground yourself by touching a grounded conductor or a grounded bit of
metal frequently to discharge any static.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if the internal lithium-ion battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions or recycle them at a local recycling facility or
battery collection point.

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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, CPU cooler, memory,
storage devices, power adapter, panel and touchscreen.
＊PRODUCTS, HOWEVER, THAT FAIL 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
Compliance.....................................................................................iii
Important Safety Information........................................................iv
Warranty Policy ...............................................................................v
Technical Support & Services .......................................................v
Chapter 1 General Information.............................................1
1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................2
1.2 Features..............................................................................................2
1.3 Packing List.........................................................................................3
1.4 Optional Accessories...........................................................................3
1.5 Specifications......................................................................................4
1.6 Block Diagram.....................................................................................7
1.7 Overview.............................................................................................8
1.8 Dimensions .......................................................................................10
Chapter 2 HardwareConfiguration........................................11
2.1 Essential Installations Before You Begin...........................................12
2.1.1 Installing the Memory...........................................................12
2.2 Setting the Jumpers ..........................................................................13
2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers.............................................................13
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on MI992..........................................14
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference.................................................................15
2.4.1 LVDS Power Selection (J16)...............................................15
2.4.2 PCIe (x16) Bifurcation Selection (J10 & J11).......................16
2.4.3 ME Register Clearance (J21) ..............................................17
2.4.4 CMOS Data Clearance (J22)...............................................18
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference.............................................................19
2.5.1 COM1 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 Ports (CN1).....................20
2.5.2 COM3 ~ COM6 RS-232 Ports (J1, J2, J3, J4).....................21
2.5.3 20-pin ATX Power Connector (J5).......................................22
2.5.4 Digital I/O Connector (J6)....................................................23
2.5.5 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector (J7)..................................24
2.5.6 Battery Connector (J24) ......................................................24
2.5.7 Front Panel Audio Connector (J23).....................................25

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2.5.8 Front Panel Settings Connector (J25)..................................26
2.5.9 LCD Backlight Connector (JP2)...........................................27
2.5.10 LVDS Connector (JP3, JP4)................................................28
2.5.11 USB 2.0 Connector (JP6, JP8)............................................29
2.5.12 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)............................30
2.5.13 System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2)....31
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation.............................................33
3.1 Introduction........................................................................................34
3.2 Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility ..........................................34
3.3 HD Graphics Driver Installation..........................................................36
3.4 HD Audio Driver Installation...............................................................38
3.5 LAN Driver Installation.......................................................................39
3.6 Intel®Management Engine Drivers Installation ..................................41
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup..........................................................43
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................44
4.2 BIOS Setup........................................................................................44
4.3 Main Settings.....................................................................................45
4.4 Advanced Settings.............................................................................46
4.4.1 CPU Configuration................................................................47
4.4.2 PCH-FW Configuration.........................................................48
4.4.3 Trusted Computing...............................................................49
4.4.4 ACPI Settings.......................................................................50
4.4.5 LVDS (eDP/DP) Configuration..............................................51
4.4.6 iSmart Controller...................................................................52
4.4.7 Fintek Super IO Configuration ..............................................53
4.4.8 Fintek Super IO Hardware Monitor........................................60
4.4.9 CSM Configuration ...............................................................61
4.4.10 NVMe Configuration .............................................................62
4.4.11 USB Configuration................................................................63
4.5 Chipset Settings ................................................................................65
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration.........................................66
4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration...........................................................69
4.6 Security Settings................................................................................71
4.7 Boot Settings.....................................................................................72
4.8 Save & Exit Settings ..........................................................................73
Appendix ........................................................................................75

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A. I/O Port Address Map........................................................................76
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)............................................................79
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration..........................................................81
D. On-Board Connector Types...............................................................85

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Chapter 1
General Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Features
•Packing List
•Specifications
•Block Diagram
•Board Overview
•Board Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
MI992 is a Mini-ITX motherboard based on the platform of Intel®Xeon®E3 /
7th Gen. Core™ / Celeron®processor. It offers high-definition visual
experience and high performance on graphics processing. It can also be well
utilized for designs of low power consumption in a board range of markets,
including industrial control & automation, digital signage, thin client,
electronic gaming machines, and SMB storage appliances.
Photo of MI992
1.2 Features
•Intel®Xeon®E3 / 7th Gen. Core™i7/i5/i3 / Celeron®processor, up to 3.7
GHz
•2 x DDR4 DIMM, expandable up to 32 GB, ECC supported per CPU
SKUs
•Intel®processor integrated graphics device for DVI-D, HDMI (1.4),
DisplayPort and 24-bit dual channel LVDS
•2 x GbE LAN, 6 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0, 6 x COM, 4 x SATA III
•1 x PCIe (x16), 1 x mSATA, 2 x mini-PCIe, 1 x M.2 (M2280)
•Configurable watchdog timer and digital I/O
•iAMT (11.6), TPM (2.0), vPro, iSmart

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1.3 Packing List
Your MI992 package should include the items listed below. If any of the items
below is missing, contact the distributor or dealer from whom you purchased
the product.
•MI992 Motherboard x 1
•I/O Shield x 1
•SATA Cable (SATA-3F) x 1
•COM Port Cable (PK1-20BK) x 1
•Disk x 1
(including chipset drivers)
•This User’s Manual x 1
1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provides optional accessories as follows. Please contact us or your
dealer if you need any.
•Audio Cable (Audio-34)
•USB Cable (USB-29)
•Mini-PCIe extension bracket

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1.5 Specifications
Product Name
MI992VF Series
MI992EF
Form Factor
Mini-ITX motherboard
System
Operating
System
•Windows 10 (64-bit)
•Linux Fedora (64-bit) & Ubuntu (64-bit)
CPU & Chipset
•MI992VF-X3G: Intel®
Xeon®E3-1505M v6
(3 ~ 4 GHz) with Intel®
CM238
•MI992VF-7820: Intel®7th
Gen. Core™ i7-7820EQ
(3 ~ 3.7 GHz) with Intel®
CM238
•MI992VF-7440: Intel®7th
Gen. Core™ i5-7440EQ
(2.9 ~ 3.6 GHz) with Intel®
CM238
•MI992EF-7100: Intel®7th
Gen. Core™ i3-7100E
(2.9 GHz) with Intel®
HM175
Memory
2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM 2400 MHz, expandable up to 32 GB
*ECC will be supported by identified CPU SKUs.
Storage
mSATA / M.2 (M2280)
Graphics
HD graphics integrated into the processor
Network
All series:
•Intel®I219LM GbELAN
•Intel®I211AT PCIe GbE
LAN
•Intel®I219V GbE LAN
•Intel®I211AT PCIe GbE
Super I/O
Fintek F81866AD-I
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC892
Power Supply
ATX Power, 12V
Watchdog
Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec / min)
BIOS
AMI BIOS
iSmart
Yes
RAID
RAID 0/1/5/10
RAID 0/1

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Product Name
MI992VF Series
MI992EF
iAMT
11.6
N/A
TPM
2.0
N/A
vPro
Yes
N/A
EuP / ErP
N/A
Compliant
Dimensions
170 x 170 mm (6.7” x 6.7”)
RoHS
Yes
Certification
CE, FCC Class B, LVD
I/O Ports
Display
•1 x HDMI 1.4 (4096 x 2304 at 30 Hz)
•1 x DisplayPort (4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz)
•1 x DVI-D (4096 x 2304 at 30 Hz)
•1 x LVDS (1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz, 24-bit, dual channel)
LAN
2 x RJ45 GbE LAN
USB
•6 x USB 3.0 (I/O coastline connectors)
•6 x USB 2.0 (4 via on-board pin headers, 2 via mini-PCIe
slot)
Serial
6 x COM ports:
•COM1 & COM2: RS-232/422/485 (I/O coastline
connectors, jumper-less selection)
•COM3 ~ COM6: RS-232 only (via on-board box-headers)
SATA
4 x SATA 3.0
2 x SATA 3.0
Audio Jack
•1 x Line-In
•1 x Line-Out
•1 x Mic-In
Digital IO
4-In & 4-Out
Expansion
Slots
•1 x PCIe (x16)
•2 x full/half-size Mini-PCIe
with SATA & USB 2.0
•1 x M.2 (M2280)
•1 x PCIe (x16)
•1 x full/half-size Mini-PCIe
with SATA & USB 2.0
•1 x M.2 (M2280)

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Product Name
MI992VF Series
MI992EF
Environment
Temperature
•Operation: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)
•Storage: -20 ~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F)
Relative
Humidity
0 ~ 90 %, non-condensing at 60 °C
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.6 Block Diagram

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1.7 Overview
Top View
＊The photos above are for reference only. Some minor components may differ.

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I/O View
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
COM1 Port
6
Audio Line-In
2
COM2 Port
7
Audio Line-Out
3
DVI-D Port
8
Microphone-In
4
USB 3.0 Ports
9
DisplayPort
5
LAN Ports
10
HDMI Port

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1.8 Dimensions

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Chapter 2
Hardware Configuration
This section provides information on jumper settings and
connectors on the MI992 in order to set up a workable system.
On top of that, you will also need to install crucial pieces such as
the CPU and the memory before using the product. The topics
covered are:
•Essential installations before you begin:
CPU and the memory
•Jumper and connector locations
•Jumper settings and information of connectors

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2.1 Essential Installations Before You Begin
2.1.1 Installing the Memory
To install the modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the
following steps:
1. Press the ejector tab of the memory slot outwards with your fingertips.
2. Hold the meomry module and align the key of the module with that on
the memory slot.
3. Gently push the module in an upright position unitl the ejector tabs of
the memory slot close to hold the module in place when the module
touches the bottom of the slot.
To remove the module, press the ejector tabs outwards with your fintertips to
eject the module.