IBASE Technology MI999 User manual

MI999
Intel
®
10
th
Gen. Xeon
®
W /
Core™ / Pentium
®
/ Celeron
®
Mini-ITX Motherboard
User’s Manual
Version 1.0

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Copyright
© 2020 IBASE Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
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system, translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior
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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,
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 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
A 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.
•3
rd
-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
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..................................................................................... 6
1.7 Board View..........................................................................................7
1.8 Dimensions ......................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration........................................ 11
2.1 Installations ....................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 Installing the CPU ................................................................ 12
2.1.2 Installing the Memory ........................................................... 12
2.2 Setting the Jumpers .......................................................................... 13
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on MI999.......................................... 14
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference ................................................................. 15
2.4.1 eDP Panel Power Selection (JP5) ....................................... 15
2.4.2 Clear CMOS Data (JP9) ...................................................... 16
2.4.3 Clear ME Register (JP8) ..................................................... 17
2.4.4 ATX & AT Power Mode Selection (JP3) .............................. 18
2.4.5 LVDS Power Brightness Selection (JP4) ............................. 19
2.4.6 LVDS Panel Power Selection (JP6)..................................... 20
2.4.7 PCIe (x16) Bifurcation Selection (JP1 & JP2)...................... 21
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference............................................................. 22
2.5.1 COM1 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 Ports (CN1)..................... 23
2.5.2 COM3 & COM4 RS-232 Ports (J5, J6) ................................ 24
2.5.3 eDP Connector (CN6) ......................................................... 25
2.5.4 Digital I/O Connector (J3) .................................................... 26
2.5.5 LCD Backlight Connector (J10) ........................................... 26
2.5.6 ATX Power Connector (J7).................................................. 27
2.5.7 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX_12V_2x1)........................ 28
2.5.8 Dual USB 2.0 Connector (J11, J15) .................................... 28
2.5.9 Front Panel Audio Connector (J17) ..................................... 29
2.5.10 Front Panel Settings Connector (J19) ................................. 30
2.5.11 LVDS Connector (J12, J13)................................................. 31
2.5.12 Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1, CPU_FAN1)................ 32

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ............................................. 33
3.1 Introduction........................................................................................34
3.2 Intel
®
Chipset Software Installation Utility ..........................................34
3.3 VGA Driver Installation.......................................................................36
3.4 Realtek High Definition Audio Driver..................................................37
3.5 Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers ....................................................38
3.6 Intel(R) ME 14.x Drivers.....................................................................39
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup.......................................................... 41
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................42
4.2 BIOS Setup........................................................................................42
4.3 Main Settings.....................................................................................43
4.4 Advanced Settings.............................................................................44
4.5 Chipset Settings ................................................................................56
4.6 Security Settings................................................................................59
4.7 Boot Settings .....................................................................................61
4.8 Save & Exit Settings ..........................................................................62
Appendix ........................................................................................ 63
A. I/O Port Address Map ........................................................................64
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)............................................................66
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration ..........................................................67
D. On-Board Connector Types ...............................................................71

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

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1.1 Introduction
MI999 is a Mini-ITX motherboard based on 10th Gen. Intel®Xeon®W/ Core™
/ Pentium®/ Celeron®processor. Designed for a broad range of markets,
including industrial control & automation, digital signage, thin client, gaming,
and transportation applications, it offers high-definition visual experience
with high performance graphics processing.
Photo of MI999
1.2 Features
•2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM, expandable up to 64 GB, ECC supported Xeon/I3
CPU SKUs
•Dual Gigabit LAN
•1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x eDP or 1 x 24-bit dual channel
LVDS
•6 x USB 3.1, 4 x SATA III, 4 x serial ports
•PCIe (x16), M.2 M2280 (for MI999AF-W / MI999AF-Q series only) and
E2230 expansion slots
•Configurable watchdog timer and digital I/O
•TPM compliant

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1.3 Packing List
Your product 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.
•MI999AF Motherboard
•I/O Shield
•SATA Cable (SATA-3F)
•COM Port Cable (PK1-20BK)
•Disk (including chipset drivers)
•This User’s Manual
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)

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1.5 Specifications
Product Name •MI999AF-W
•MI999AFE-W
•MI999AF-Q
•MI999AFE-Q
•MI999EF-H
•MI999EFE-H
Form Factor Mini ITX motherboard
System
Operating
System
•Windows 10 (64-bit)
•Linux Ubuntu (64-bit)
•Windows Server 2019 (For MI999AF(E)-W)
CPU - Intel
®
10
th
Gen. Xeon
®
-W / Core
TM
/ Pentium
®
/ Celeron
®
,
Speed up to 4.8GHz
CPU Socket LGA1200
Chipset W480E
Q470E H420E
Memory
-SO-DIMM@ 260-pin x 2 for DDR4-2933/ 2666
@1.2V, Max. =64GB
**ECC supported by W480E + specified processors only**
Network
1
st
LAN : Intel®
I219LM GbE PHY
2
nd
LAN : Intel®
I210AT PCIe GbE
1
st
LAN : Intel®
I219LM GbE PHY
2
nd
LAN : Intel®
I211AT PCIe GbE
1
st
LAN : Intel®
I219V GbE PHY
2
nd
LAN : Intel®
I211AT PCIe GbE
Super I/O Fintek F81964D-I
Audio Intel
®
CNL PCH-H built-in HD Audio controller + Realtek Codec
ALC888S-VD2-GR
System Voltage
ATX standard 24-pin type & 8 pin type
Watchdog
Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
BIOS AMI BIOS
iSMART N/A
RAID RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10 N/A
iAMT For MI999AF(E)-W & MI999AF(E)-Q w/
Xeon-E / Core i7/ i5 DT CPU N/A
TPM 2.0
vPro Yes
EuP /Erp N/A Yes
Dimensions 170mm x 170mm
RoHS 2.0 Yes
Certification CE (EN55032:2012); FCC Class B

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I/O Ports
Display
•1x DVI-D x1 (Resolution Up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz)
•1x HDMI 1.4b (Resolution Up to 4096x2160 at 30Hz)
•1x DisplayPort 1.2 (Resolution up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz)
•1x eDP 1.4, (Resolution Up to 2560x1440 at 60Hz)*
•1 x LVDS, (Resolution Up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz*
**Each model in the series supports either LVDS or eDP only.
LAN •2x RJ45 GbE LAN
USB
Intel
®
CML PCH-H integrated USB controller
•USB 3.2 x 6 ports Gen1 @ rear panel
•USB 2.0 x 4 ports via onboard pin header
Serial
4 x COM ports:
•COM1 & COM2: RS-232/422/485 (I/O coastline connectors,
jumper-less selection) for MI999AF(E)-W/ MI999AF(E)-Q
•COM1 & COM2: RS-232 only for MI999EF(E)-H
•COM3 ~ COM4: RS-232 only (via on-board box-headers)
SATA Intel® CNL PCH-H built-in SATA controller,
4 x SATA (3.0) 6Gbps
Audio Jack 1x Line-in, 1x Line-Out, 1x Mic-In
Digital IO 4-In & 4-Out
SSD 1x M.2 (M2280)
Expansion
- 1x PCIe (16x) [Gen 3.0 PEG]
- M.2(E-key@2230) x1, supports CNVi
- M.2(M-key@2280) x1, supports NVMe
-1x PCIe (16X)
[Gen 3.0 PEG]
-M.2(E-key@2230)
x1, only support
PCI-E
Environment
Temperature •Operating: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)
•Storage: -20 ~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F)
Relative
Humidity 0 ~ 95 %, 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 Board View
Top View
＊The photos are for reference only. Some minor components may differ.

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Bottom View
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 GbE 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 board 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
•Jumper and connector locations
•Jumper settings and information of connectors

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2.1 Installations
2.1.1 Installing the CPU
1. Unlock the CPU socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift up the
lever and the metal lid.
2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner aligns with
the gold triangle matching the socket corner with a small triangle.
3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket and push down the lever to
secure the CPU.
Then install the CPU cooler and fan back.
Note: Ensure that the CPU cooler and the CPU top surface are in total contact to avoid
CPU overheating problem that would cause your system to hang or be unstable.
2.1.2 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.