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USER
MANUAL
BA-2601
ATX Intel
®
8th Gen. CoreTM
i7/i5/i3/ Pentium®/
Celeron®/ Xeon®2100G
Processor
BA-2601 M3

BA-2601
ATX Intel®8th Gen. CoreTM i7/i5/i3/
Pentium®/Celeron®/Xeon® 2100G
Processor
COPYRIGHT NOTICE & TRADEMARK
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property of their respective owners.
This manual is copyrighted in Nov. 2019. You may not reproduce
or transmit in any form or by any means, electronic, or
mechanical, including photocopying and recording.
DISCLAIMER
This user’smanual is meant to assist users in installing and setting up
the system. The information contained in this document is subject to
change without any notice.
CE NOTICE
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required totake
adequate measures.

FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment
not expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could
void your authority to operate such equipment.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion may occur when the battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery
only with the
same or equivalent typ
e recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING: Some internal parts of the system may have high
electrical voltage. We strongly recommend that only qualified
engineers are allowed to service
and disassemble the
system. If any damages should occur on the system and are
caused by unauthorized servicing, it will not be covered by
the product warranty.

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Contents
1Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 About This Manual .................................................................... 1-2
2Getting Started .................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Packing List ............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 BA-2601 Specifications ............................................................. 2-3
2.3 Safety Precautions .................................................................... 2-6
3Hardware Configuration ..................................................................... 3-1
3.1 JUMPER & CONNECTOR QUICK REFERENCE TABLE........ 3-2
3.2 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ..................................................... 3-4
3.2.1 BA-2601 Top View ............................................................. 3-4
3.2.2 BA-2601 Jumper Setting ................................................... 3-5
3.2.3 BA-2601 I/O View .............................................................. 3-6
3.3 HOW TO SET JUMPERS ......................................................... 3-7
3.4 Setting Connectors and Jumpers.............................................. 3-9
3.4.1 COM1 and COM2 PORT................................................... 3-9
3.4.2 COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6 CONNECTOR................. 3-10
3.4.3 COM3 and COM4 PIN9 DEFINITION SELECTION GUIDE
......................................................................................... 3-11
3.4.4 Programmable GPIO PIN HEADER................................ 3-12
3.4.5 KEYBOARD & MOUSE PORT........................................3-13
3.4.6 DVI (Digital Video Interface) PORT .................................3-14
3.4.7 VGA PORT ......................................................................3-15
3.4.8 FRONT PANEL CONNECTOR........................................3-16
3.4.9 LAN & USB PORT...........................................................3-17

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3.4.10 LINE IN, LINE OUT, MIC IN PORT .................................3-20
3.4.11 EMBEDDED DISPLAY PORT (EDP) CONNECTOR ......3-21
3.4.12 FRONT PANEL AUDIO CONNECTOR ...........................3-22
3.4.13 HARDWARE POWER FAILURE SELECTION ...............3-23
3.4.14 FLASH DESCRIPTOR OVERRIDE SELECTION ...........3-24
3.4.15 MINI PCIE and MSATA SELECTION (For C246/Q370 SKU
Only) ................................................................................3-25
3.4.16 VCCIO VOLTAGE SELECTION ...................................... 3-26
3.4.17 PCH CONFIGURATION / RECOVERY SELECTION .....3-27
3.4.18 PARALLEL PORT (LPT) CONNECTOR (For C246/Q370
SKU Only)........................................................................3-28
3.4.19 I2C WAFER ..................................................................... 3-29
3.4.20 Case Open Connector.....................................................3-29
3.4.21 MINI PCI EXPRESS SLOT (For C246/Q370 Only)......... 3-30
3.4.22 PCIE Bus ......................................................................... 3-31
3.4.23 PCI BUS CONNECTOR ..................................................3-34
3.4.24 CPU / SYSTEM FAN CONNECTOR...............................3-35
3.4.25 SERIAL ATA (SATA) CONNECTOR ................................3-36
3.4.26 INTERNAL USB 3.0 CONNECTOR ................................3-38
3.4.27 INTERNAL USB 2.0 CONNECTOR ................................3-39
3.4.28 DISPLAYPORT CONNECTOR (OPTION) ......................3-40
3.4.29 SPEAKER CONNECTOR ............................................... 3-41
3.4.30 POWER INPUT CONNECTOR ....................................... 3-42
3.4.31 LPC CONNECTOR .........................................................3-43
3.4.32 CLEAR CMOS DATA SELECTION ................................. 3-44
4Software Utilities ................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Introduction................................................................................ 4-2
4.2 Installing Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility .................. 4-3

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4.3 Installing Graphics Driver Utility ................................................ 4-4
4.4 Installing LAN Driver Utility........................................................ 4-5
4.5 Installing Sound Driver Utility .................................................... 4-6
4.6 Intel®Management Engine Components Installer Installation .. 4-7
4.7 Installing RAID Utility (Only for C246/Q370, Optional).............. 4-8
4.8 Installing Intel®Serial I/O Driver Utility ....................................4-13
5BIOS SETUP ........................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Introduction................................................................................ 5-2
5.2 Accessing Setup Utility.............................................................. 5-3
5.3 Main........................................................................................... 5-6
5.4 Advanced .................................................................................. 5-8
5.4.1 Advanced – CPU Configuration ........................................ 5-9
5.4.2 Advanced – PCH-FW Configuration................................5-10
5.4.3 Advanced – Trusted Computing ...................................... 5-11
5.4.4 Advanced – ACPI Settings .............................................. 5-12
5.4.5 Advanced – Hardware Monitor........................................5-13
Smart Fan Mode Configuration ................................................... 5-14
5.4.6 Advanced – Super IO Watchdog ..................................... 5-15
5.4.7 Advanced – S5 RTC Wake Settings................................ 5-16
5.4.8 Advanced – Super IO Configuration................................5-17
Super IO Configuration – Serial Port 1 Configuration ................. 5-18
Super IO Configuration – Serial Port 2 Configuration ................. 5-19
Super IO Configuration – Serial Port 3 Configuration ................. 5-20
Super IO Configuration – Serial Port 4 Configuration ................. 5-21
Super IO Configuration – Serial Port 5 Configuration (For C246 SKU
Only) ............................................................................................ 5-22

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Super IO Configuration – Serial Port 6 Configuration (For C246 SKU
Only) ............................................................................................ 5-23
Super IO Configuration – Parallel Port Configuration (For C246 /
Q370 SKU Only)..........................................................................5-24
5.4.9 Advanced – USB Configuration....................................... 5-25
5.4.10 Advanced – Network Stack Configuration .......................5-26
5.5 Chipset .................................................................................... 5-28
5.5.1 Chipset – System Agent (SA) Configuration ...................5-29
System Agent (SA) Configuration – Memory Configuration ........5-30
System Agent (SA) Configuration – Graphics Configuration....... 5-31
System Agent (SA) Configuration – PEG Port Configuration...... 5-32
5.5.2 Chipset – PCH IO Configuratioin.....................................5-33
PCH-IO Configuration – PCI Express Configuration...................5-34
PCH-IO Configuration – PCI Express Configuration – PCI Express
x4 Slot.......................................................................................... 5-35
PCH-IO Configuration – PCI Express Configuration – Mini PCI
Express x1 Slot (For C246/Q370 SKU Only) ..............................5-36
PCH-IO Configuration – PCI Express Configuration – SATA
Configuration (For C246/Q370 SKU Only) ..................................5-37
5.6 Security ................................................................................... 5-39
5.7 Boot ......................................................................................... 5-41
5.8 Save & Exit..............................................................................5-42
Appendix A Technical Summary ................................................A-1
BA-2601 Block Diagram ...........................................................................A-2
Interrupt Map ............................................................................................A-3
I/O MAP ..................................................................................................A-16
Memory Map...........................................................................................A-18

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Configuring WatchDog Timer .................................................................A-20
Flash BIOS Update.................................................................................A-22

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Revision History
The revision history of BA-2601 User Manual is described below:
Version No. Revision History Date
M1 Initial Release 2018/07
M2 The pin assignment of PCI1 ~ PCI5 has been updated. 2019/11/11
M3 Adjusted the arrangement of PCI1~PCI5 pin
assignment table. 2019/11/25

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1 Introduction
This chapter provides the introduction for the BA-2601
system as well as the framework of the user manual.
The following topic is included:
•About This Manual

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1.1 About This Manual
Thank you for purchasing our BA-2601 system. The BA-2601 provides faster
processing speed, greater expandability and can handle more tasks than before. This
manual is designed to assist you how to install and set up the whole system. It
contains 5 chapters and 1 appendix. Users can configure the system according to their
own needs. This user manual is intended for service personnel with strong hardware
background. It is not intended for general users.
The following section outlines the structure of this user manual.
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter provides the introduction for the BA-2601 system as well as the
framework of the user manual.
Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter describes the package contents and outlines BA-2601 specifications.
Read the safety reminders carefully on how to take care of your system properly.
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration
This chapter outlines the locations of the motherboard components and their
respective functions. You will learn how to set the jumpers and configure the system
to meet your own needs.
Chapter 4 Software Utilities
This chapter contains helpful information for proper installations of the Intel Chipset
Software Installation Utility, Graphics Driver Utility, LAN Driver Utility, Sound
Driver Utility, Intel®Management Engine Components Installer, Intel®Rapid Storage
Utility and Intel®Serial I/O Driver Utility.
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup
This chapter indicates you how to change the BIOS configurations.
Appendix A Technical Summary
This appendix provides the information about the allocation maps for BA-2601 block
diagram, system resources, Watchdog Timer Configuration and Flash BIOS Update.
.

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2 Getting Started
This chapter provides the information for the BA-2601
system. It describes the package contents and outlines the
BA-2601 specifications.
The following topics are included:
•Package List
•BA-2601 Specification
•Safety Precautions
Experienced users can go to Chapter 3 Hardware
Configuration on page 3-1 for a quick start.

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2.1 Packing List
If you discover any of the items listed below are damaged or lost,
please contact your local distributor immediately.
Item
Q’ty
BA-2601
1
Quick Reference Guide
1
Manual / Driver DVD
1
Mini Jumper (2.0 mm)
6
SATA Cable (500mm)
1
I/O Shield
1

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2.2 BA-2601 Specifications
System
CPU Support

LGA1151 socket for Intel®8th Gen. CoreTM i7/i5/i3 /
Pentium®/ Celeron®desktop CPU

Intel
®
Xeon
®
2100G server CPU
CPU List
Xeon®: E-2176G,E-2124G
8th CoreTM:i7-8700(T), i5-8500(T), i3-8100(T)
Pentium®:G5400(T)
Celeron®:G4900(T)
Chipset

Intel®C246 (supports Xeon®/ CoreTM / Pentium®/
Celeron®CPU)
Intel®H310 /Q370 (supports CoreTM / Pentium®/
Celeron
®
CPU)
Memory
Support
DIMM1/3, DIMM2/4
Dual channel, DDR4-2400/2666, up to 64GB,
4 x 288-Pin DIMM for C246/Q370 only
DIMM1/3
Supports ECC (C246) / non-ECC (C246/Q370/H310)
Dual channel, DDR4-2400/2666, up to 32GB,
2 x 288-Pin DIMM for H310 only
BIOS

AMI UEFI BIOS
Hardware Monitor

CPU, System FAN (smart FAN connector*2), 12V, 5V,
5Vsb, Vcore
Watchdog Timer

1~255 seconds watchdog timer selectable
Power Supply
Supports ATX power (24+4 pins)
Power Consumption

+12V: 2.9A; -12V: 0.1A; +3.3V: 0.54A; +5V: 1.18A;
5Vsb: 0.1A
Speaker

1 x internal buzzer
Dimensions

305 x 244mm (12” x 9.6”)
O.S. Support

Windows®10 IoT Enterprise
Certificate

CE/FCC
I/O Ports
SATA Interface

C246 and Q370 SKU: 6 x SATA III (6.0Gb/s) with RAID
0,1,5,10

H310 SKU: 4 x SATA III (6.0Gb/s) without RAID
USB
10 x USB ports for C246/Q370 SKU:
4 x USB 3.1 (rear I/O)

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
2 x USB 3.0 box header (on-board)
4 x USB 2.0 box header (on-board)
8 x USB ports for H310 SKU:
2 x USB 3.1 (rear I/O)
2 x USB 2.0 (rear I/O)
2 x USB 3.0 box header (on-board)
4 x USB 2.0 pin header (on-board)
Note: All USB 3.1 ports on H310 SKU support Gen. 1 only.
Serial Ports
6 x COM ports
COM1~COM2: D-Sub 9, Rear I/O
COM2: RS232/422/485 selectable under BIOS,
default: RS232
COM3~COM6: internal wafer (2 x 5 pins) for C246
SKU only
COM3~COM4: internal wafer (2 x 5 pins) for all SKUs
COM3 / COM4 for 5V and 12V selectable by jumper
COM5 / COM6 for C246 SKU only
Parallel Port

1 x LPT connector for C246/Q370 SKU only
LAN
Dual ports to support 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ45, rear I/O
LAN1: Intel®PHY I219-LM (10/100/1000 Mbps)
LAN2: Intel®PHY I211-AT (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Supports Wake-On-LAN & PXE
Digital I/O

8 in / 8 out (pin header)
GPIO / DIO
8bits GPIO programmable
FAN

1 x CPU fan, 2 x system fans (internal connectors)
Keyboard / Mouse
2 x PS/2 connectors (rear I/O)
Audio

Mic In / Line In / Line Out (rear I/O); High definition
audio with Realtek ALC888S
Expansion
Bus
C246/Q370 SKU:
1 x PCIe (x16), 1 x PCIe (x4), 1 x Mini PCIe
5 x PCI (PCIe to PCI bridge)
H310 SKU:
1 x PCIe (x16), 1 x PCIe (x4)
5 x PCI (PCIe to PCI bridge)
LPC

1 x LPC pin header
Display
Flexible
Display

Standard SKU: 1 x VGA, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x eDP
Customized SKU:
1 x DP, 1 x eDP (no compatible I/O
Shield)

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VGA

1 x VGA (rear I/O ) up to 1920x1200 @60Hz (default)
DVI
1 x DVI-D (rear I/O) up to 1920x1200 @60Hz (default)
eDP (option)

1 x eDP (internal) up to 4096x2304@60Hz (default)
DisplayPort
(option)
1 x display port (rear I/O) up to 4096x2304 @60Hz for
customized SKU (replace VGA and DVI-D)
Note: The discrete graphics card is necessary for display if the
integrated graphics support is not available in CPU.
Others
I2C

1 x I2C 4-pin wafer
Front Panel LED Indicator
HDD LED, Power LED, Power Switch, Reset Switch
On-board Power LED (Green)
Front Panel Audio

1 x Front Panel Audio Header (2 x 5 pins)
TPM on board (option)
Co-lay TPM1.2 / TPM2.0 chip
Case Open Detection

1 x 2-pin jumper for case intrusion detection
Shock
15G peak-to-peak, 11ms duration, non-operation
Vibration

Non-operation: 2G, 5-200Hz, X, Y, Z axis
Environment
Operating Temp.

0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)
Storage Temp.
-40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
Operation Humidity

20%~ 90% (non-condensing)

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2.3 Safety Precautions
Follow the instructions below to avoid your system from damages:
1. Keep your system away from static electricity on all occasions.
2. Prevent electric shock. Don’t touch any components of this board when it is
powered on. Always disconnect power when the system is not in use.
3. Disconnect power source when you change any hardware devices.
For instance, when you connect a jumper or install any cards, a surge of power
may damage the electronic components or the whole system.

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3 Hardware Configuration
This chapter contains helpful information about the jumper
& connector settings, and component locations.
The following sections are included:
•Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table
•Component Locations
•Configuration and Jumper Settings
•Connector Pin Assignments

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3.1 JUMPER & CONNECTOR QUICK REFERENCE TABLE
JUMPER Description
NAME
Clear CMOS Data Selection
JCMOS1
Hardware Power Failure ON
Selection
J P_AT1
Mini PCI Express and *mS ATA
Selection (For C246/Q370 SKU
Only)
JP_SW1
PCH Configuration / Recovery
Selection
JP2
Flash Descriptor Override Selection
JP3
VCCIO Voltage Selection
JP6
COM3 Pin9 RI/5V/12V Selection JPCOM3
COM4 Pin9 RI/5V/12V Selection JPCOM4
Note:mSATA function is for customized BOM option.
CONNECTOR Description
NAME
Power Input Connectors
ATX_PWR1, ATX_PWR2
Line In, Line Out and MIC In Port
AUDIO1
COM Port
COM1, COM2
COM Connectors
COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6
CPU / System FAN Connectors
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1,
SYS_FAN2
Embedded Display Port (EDP)
Connector
EDP1
DisplayPort Connector (option)
DP1
DVI (Digital Video Interface) Port
DVI-D
Front Panel Connector
JFP1
Programmable GPIO Pin Header
JDIO1
LPC Connector
JLPC1
Speaker Connector
JSPK1
Keyboard / Mouse Connector
KB_MS1
LAN + USB Connectors
LAN_USB1, LAN_USB2
Mini PCI Express Slot
(For C246/Q370 SKU Only)
M_PCIE1
PCI Express Slots
PCI_E1, PCI_E2

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CONNECTOR Description
NAME
PCI Bus Slots
PCI1~PCI5
SATA Connectors
SATA1, SAT2, SATA3, SATA4,
SATA5, SATA6
Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Connector
USB1
Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Connector
USB2, USB3
VGA Port
CN14
Parallel Port (LPT) Connector
(For C246/Q370 SKU Only)
LPT1
Front Panel Audio Connector
JAUDIO1
I2C Wafer
JI2C1
Case Open Connector
JP5