IBASE Technology IB953 Series User manual

IB953 Series
11th Generation Intel®
Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Celeron®
3.5" Disk-Size SBC
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(April 2021)

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Copyright
©2021 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, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior
written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as
“IBASE”).
Disclaimer
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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 product has passed CE Class B tests for environmental specifications
and limits. This product is in accordance with the directives of the European
Union (EU). 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
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
There is 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
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 Pictures.....................................................................................7
1.8 Dimensions .........................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration ........................................ 11
2.1 Essential Installations........................................................................12
2.2 Setting the Jumpers ..........................................................................13
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations ......................................................... 14
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference ................................................................. 15
2.4.1 Clear RTC Data (JP1) .........................................................15
2.4.2 Clear CMOS Data (JP2)...................................................... 16
2.4.3 eDP Power Selection (JP4) .................................................16
2.4.4 LVDS Power Selection (JP5)...............................................17
2.4.5 AT / ATX Selection (JP6) .....................................................17
2.4.6 LVDS Panel Power / Brightness Selections (JP5 / JP7) ..... 18
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference.............................................................19
2.5.1 SATA Connectors (CN1, CN3) .............................................20
2.5.2 eDP Connector (CN2) ..........................................................21
2.5.3 COM1 Serial Port (CN4)......................................................22
2.5.4 DP Connectors (CN8, CN9) .................................................23
2.5.5 Audio Connector (J2) ...........................................................24
2.5.6 Audio AMP Connector (J4)...................................................24
2.5.7 USB2 #5 #6 (J6)................................................................... 25
2.5.8 LVDS CHB Connector (J12 - 2nd, J14 - 1st) .......................... 25
2.5.9 SATA Power Connector (J13) ..............................................26
2.5.10 Digital I/O Connector (J17) ...................................................26
2.5.11 Front Panel Setting Connector (J18) ....................................27
2.5.12 COM2 Serial Ports (J19) .....................................................28
2.5.13 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) ............................29

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ............................................. 31
3.1 Introduction........................................................................................32
3.2 Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility ..........................................32
3.3 VGA Driver Installation.......................................................................34
3.4 HD Audio Driver Installation ...............................................................35
3.5 LAN Driver Installation .......................................................................36
3.6 Intel®Management Engine Drivers Installation ..................................38
3.7 Intel®Thunderbolt Drivers Installation ................................................40
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup.......................................................... 43
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................44
4.2 BIOS Setup........................................................................................44
4.3 Main Settings.....................................................................................45
4.4 Advanced Settings.............................................................................46
4.5 Chipset Settings ................................................................................61
4.6 Security Settings................................................................................65
4.7 Boot Settings .....................................................................................66
4.8 Save & Exit Settings ..........................................................................67
Appendix ........................................................................................ 69
A. I/O Port Address Map ........................................................................70
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ............................................................72
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration ..........................................................73
D. Onboard Connector Reference Types................................................77

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

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1.1 Introduction
•IB953 series is a 3.5” disk-size single board computer based on the
platform of 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Celeron® processor. It
features two DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM sockets with 64GB capacity and
interface for two DisplayPort, eDP and 24-bit dual-channel LVDS. Fast
connection is provided by two USB 2.0, three USB 3.1, two SATA III,
and two Gigabit Ethernet.
Photo of IB953
1.2 Features
•Onboard 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Celeron® processor
•2x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max.64GB
•2x DisplayPort, eDP and 24-bit dual-channel LVDS
•2x Intel® PCI-E GbE LAN
•3x USB 2.0, 3x USB 3.1, 2x SATA III
•3x M.2 sockets (B-Key/ E-Key and M-Key)
•Watchdog timer, Digital I/O, TPM (2.0), 5G compatible

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1.3 Packing List
Your IB953 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.
•IB953 SBC x 1
•Disk x 1
(including chipset drivers and flash memory utility)
•This User’s Manual x 1
1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provides optional accessories as follows.
•Cable Kit (IB76A-2)
Including:
DC-In power cable (PW87) x 1
COM ports cable (PK1H) x 1
SATA & HDD power cable (SATA-53A) x 1
USB 2.0 cable (USB29) x 1
•Audio cable (Audio-18)
•Heat spreader (HSIB953-1)
•Heat sink (HSIB953-A)

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1.5 Specifications
Product
Name IB953AF-i7 IB953AF-i5 IB953EF-i3 IB953EF-CEL
CPU Speed 1.8~4.4GHz 1.5~4.10GHz
2.2~ 3.9GHz 1.8GHz
Smart Cache 12MB 8MB 6MB 4MB
System
Form Factor 3.5” disk-size SBC
Operating
System
•Windows 10
•Linux Ubuntu / Fedora
Chipset Integrated in Intel®processor
Memory 2 x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max. 64GB
Storage 1x M.2 (M-Key)
Graphics Intel®Gen 12 Graphics
Network
IB953AF series: Intel
®
I219LM Gigabit LAN PHY
IB953EF series: Intel®I219V Gigabit LAN PHY
Intel®I211AT PCI-E Gigabit LAN (as 2nd LAN)
Super I/O Fintek F81804U-I-I
Audio Codec
& Controller Built-in HD with Realtek ALC269 w/ class-D amplifier
Power
Requirement 12V ~ 24V DC-In (+/- 10%)
TPM 2.0
Watchdog
Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec / min)
BIOS AMI BIOS
H/W Monitor Yes
Dimensions 102.22 x 147.01 mm (4.02” x 5.8”)
RoHS Yes
Certification CE, FCC Class B

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I/O Ports
Display 2x DisplayPort, eDP and 24-bit dual-channel LVDS
LAN 2 x RJ45 GbE LAN
USB
•2x USB2.0 (Pin-header), 1x USB2.0 (Type-A)
•3x USB3.1 (Type-A)
Serial 2x RS232/422/485 (Jumper-less selection)
SATA 2 x SATA III
Audio Built-in HD audio with Realtek ALC269 w/ class-D
amplifier
Digital IO 4-In & 4-Out
Expansion
Slots
•1x M.2 (M-Key, Type:2280, Supports NVMe)
•1x M.2 (E-Key, Type:2230, Supports CNVi)
•1x M.2 (B-Key, Type:3052, Supports 5G)
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 Board Pictures
Top View
Bottom View
＊The photos above are for reference only. Some minor components may
differ.

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I/O View
Connector Function
CN4 COM1 Port
CN5 USB 3.1 #1, #2
CN6 USB 3.1 #3, USB 2.0 #4
CN7 LAN Ports
CN8 DP++
CN9 DP++

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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 IB953 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
•Jumper and connector locations
•Jumper settings and information of connectors

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2.1 Essential Installations
2.1.1 Installing the Memory
The IB953 series supports two DDR4 memory sockets. To install the
modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the
following steps:
1. Align the key of the memory module with that on the memory slot
and insert the module slantwise.
2. Gently push the module in an upright position until the clips of the
slot close to hold the module in place when the module touches
the bottom of the slot.
To remove the module, press the clips outwards with both hands, and
the module will pop-up.