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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital 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 the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
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FCC Information and Copyright

Dichiarazione di conformità sintetica
Ai sensi dell'art. 2 comma 3 del D.M. 275 del
30/10/2002
Si dichiara che questo prodotto è conforme
alle normative vigenti e soddisfa i requisiti
essenziali richiesti dalle direttive
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE e 1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
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We declare this product is complying with the
laws in force and meeting all the essential
requirements as specified by the directives
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE and 1999/05/CE
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  • Page 1: Fcc Information And Copyright

    FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital 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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents FCC Information and Copyright ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Chapter 1: Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 1.1 Before You Start ........................3 1.2 Package Checklist ........................ 3 1.3 Specifications ........................4 Chapter 2: Hardware installation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 7 2.2 Connect Cooling Fans ......................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual Chapter 1: Introduction 1�1 Before You Start Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: •  Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90% (non-condensing) Watchdog Timer Yes (65536 segments) Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10* OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. 4 | Chapter 1: Introduction...
  • Page 5 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors BIMX-100 BIMX-200 COM1 Serial Port Connectors (RS232/422/485) RS-232 (Default) RS-422* RS-485* Pin Assignment Carrier detect (DCD) 422 TXD- 485 DATA- Received data (RXD) 422 TXD+ 485 DATA+ Transmitted data (TXD) 422 RXD+ Data terminal ready (DTR) 422 RXD-...
  • Page 6 1�5 Motherboard Layout Note »  »  represents the 1st pin. 6 | Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual Chapter 2: Hardware installation 2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The mainboard includes an onboard Intel® SOC, and a cooler has been installed to provide sufficient cooling. 2.2 Connect Cooling Fans These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.

  • Page 8: Power Supply

    DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module Total Memory Size DIMMA1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB Max is 8GB 2.4 Power Supply JPWR1: 4-pin ATX Power Source Connector (BIMX-100) This connector provides or +12V input to system power circuit. Pin Assignment +12V in +12V in Ground Ground...
  • Page 9 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual ATXPWR2: 24-pin ATX Power Source Connector (BIMX-200) For better compatibility, we recommend to use a standard ATX 24-pin power supply for this connector. Make sure to find the correct orientation before plugging the connector. Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V...

  • Page 10: Jumpers / Headers / Connectors

    2.5 Jumpers / Headers / Connectors Jumper Setting The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”. Pin opened Pin closed Pin 1-2 closed JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper The jumper allows users to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data.
  • Page 11 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 10-pin header includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, and Power LED connection. It allows user to connect the system case’s front panel switch functions. Function Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Power LED+ Power...
  • Page 12 Serial Port Connectors & Headers JPC1/2/3/4/5/6: COM1 & JCOM2/3/4/5/6 Serial Port Voltage Switch Jumpers Pin 1-2 Close: Pin9= 12V (default) Pin 2-3 Close: Pin9=5V No Jumper: Pin9=0V JCOM2/3/4/5/6: Serial Port Headers Pin Assignment Assignment -PDCD PSIN PSOUT data -PDTR -PDSR -PRTS -PCTS OV / 5V / 12V* 10...
  • Page 13 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual JLV1: Backlight Control Mode Selection Jumper Pin 1-2 Closed: Voltage Level Mode Pin 2-3 Closed: PWM Mode (Default) JLV2: LCD Panel Power Select Jumper Pin 1-2 Close: Inverter Power=3.3V (Default) Pin 3-4 Close: Inverter Power=5V Pin 5-6 Close: Inverter Power=12V...
  • Page 14 LVDS-OUT1: LVDS Connector This connector supports dual channel 18/24-Bits LCD panel (max resolution is 1920 x 1200) Pin Assignment Assignment PVDD2, 3.3/5/12 V (selected by JLV2) PVDD2, 3.3/5/12 V (selected by JLV2) PVDD2, 3.3/5/12 V (selected by JLV2) LVDSA_DATA0_N LVDSA_DATA0_P LVDSA_DATA1_N LVDSA_DATA1_P LVDSA_DATA2_N...

  • Page 15: Expansion Slots

    BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual JSPK1/2: Audio Connector RightSpeaker (JSPK1) Pin Assignment SPKRN SPKRP Left Speaker (JSPK2) Pin Assignment SPKLN SPKLP JDIO1: Digital I/O Connector This connector offers 4-pair of digital I/O functions and address is set in BIOS. Pin Assignment address...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to NVRAM. UEFI BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk.

  • Page 17: Main Menu

    BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual 3�1 Main Menu Once you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, model name, marketing name, built date, etc.

  • Page 18: Advanced Menu

    3.2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. Note »  » Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may cause system to malfunction. »  » The options and default settings might be different by RAM or CPU models. ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration This item enables or disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Enable Hibernation This item enables or disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 sleep state)/ This option may...
  • Page 19 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual ACPI Sleep State This item selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Options: S3 (Suspend to RAM)(Default) / Suspend Disabled Lock Legacy Resources This item enables or disables Lock of Legacy Resources.
  • Page 20 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port This item enables or disables Serial Port (COM). Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Change Settings This item selects an optimal setting for Super IO device. Options: Auto (Default) / IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 / IO=3F8h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2F8h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=3E8h;...
  • Page 21 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port This item enables or disables Serial Port (COM). Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Change Settings This item selects an optimal setting for Super IO device. Options: Auto (Default) / IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 / IO=3F8h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2F8h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=3E8h;...
  • Page 22 Change Settings This item selects an optimal setting for Super IO device. Options: Auto (Default) / IO=2C0h; IRQ=6 / IO=2C0h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2C8h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2D0h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2D8h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port This item enables or disables Serial Port (COM).
  • Page 23 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual Change Settings This item selects an optimal setting for Super IO device. Options: Auto (Default) / IO=2D0h; IRQ=6 / IO=2C0h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2C8h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2D0h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2D8h; IRQ= 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 Serial Port 6 Configuration Serial Port This item enables or disables Serial Port (COM).
  • Page 24 Change Settings This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Options: Auto (Default) / IO=378h; IRQ=7 / IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=278h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=3BCh; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12 UART IRQ Mode This item sets PCI IRQ Sharing for OS(EX. Windows) or ISA IRQ for Dos. Options: PCI IRQ Sharing (Default) / ISA IRQ Watch Dog Degree This item allows you to determine the functional degree of Watch Dog.
  • Page 25 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual »  » Note: The Smart Fan Mode Configuration will appear only when you set the Smart Fan Function to  [Enabled] Smart Fan Mode Configuration »  » Note: The following items will appear only when you set the CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 Smart Fan  Function to [Enabled] CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 Smart Fan Control This item selects Smart Fan Mode. Options: Auto Duty_Cycle Mode (Default) / Manual RPM Mode / Manual Duty Mode / Auto...
  • Page 26 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores This item sets number of cores to enable in each processor package. Options: All (Default) / 1 Limit CPUID Maximum When the computer is booted up, the operating system executes the CPUID instruction to identify the processor and its capabilities. Before it can do so, it must first query the processor to find out the highest input value CPUID recognizes.
  • Page 27 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual Power Technology This item enables or disables the power management features. Options: Custom (Default) / Disable / Energy Efficient EIST This item enables or disables Intel SpeedSteps. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Turbo Mode This item enables or disables Turbo Mode.
  • Page 28 Max CPU C-state This option controlls Max C state that the processor will support. Options: C7 (Default) / C6 / C1 SATA Configuration Serial-ATA (SATA) This item enables/disables Serial ATA Device. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SATA ODD Port This item selects SATA ODD Port Options: No ODD (Default) / Port1 ODD / Port2 ODD SATA Mode This item determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
  • Page 29 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual Network Stack Network Stack This item enables or disables UEFI network stack Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled »  » Note: The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled] IPv4 PXE Support This item enables or disables IPv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPv4 booth option will not be created.
  • Page 30 CSM Configuration CSM Support This item enables or disables CSM Support Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled GateA20 Active Upon Request – FA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Always – do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB Options: Upon Request (Default) / Always Option ROM Messages This item sets the display mode for option ROM.
  • Page 31 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual USB Configuration Legacy USB Support This item determines if the BIOS should provide legacy support for USB devices like the keyboard, mouse, and USB drive. This is a useful feature when using such USB devices with operating systems that do not natively support USB (e.g. Microsoft DOS or Windows NT).

  • Page 32: Chipset Menu

    3�3 Chipset Menu This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. Note » ...
  • Page 33 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual Intel IGD Configuration Integrated Graphics Device Enable: Enable Integrated Graphics Device (IGD) when selected as the Primary Video Apaptor. Disable: Always disable IGD. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled IGD Turbo Enable Enable: Enable IGD Turbo Enable. Disable: Enable IGD Turbo Disable.
  • Page 34 RC6 (Render Standby) This item enables or disables render standby support. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled LCD Control Boot Display Device This item allows you to select the display device. Options: Auto (Default) / D-SUB / LVDS LCD Panel Type This item selects the LCD panel type.
  • Page 35 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual South Bridge Azalia HD Audio Azalia Controller This item controls detection of the Azalia device. Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled. Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled. Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
  • Page 36 USB Configuration XHCI Mode The item selects Mode of operation of xHCI controller. Options: Smart Auto (Default) / Auto / Enabled / Disabled USB 2.0(EHCI) Support This item controls the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
  • Page 37 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual PCI Express Configuration Onboard LAN 1 This item enables or disables Onboard PCIE LAN. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Onboard LAN Ootion ROM This item enables or disables the Boot Option for Legacy Network Devices. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled High Precision Timer This item enables or disables the High Precision Event Timer.

  • Page 38: Security Menu

    3.4 Security Menu Administrator Password This item sets Administrator Password. User Password This item sets User Password. Secure Boot Secure Boot can be enabled if 1. System running in user mode with enrolled Platform Key(PK) 2.CSM function is disabled. Options: Disable (Default) / Enabled » ...
  • Page 39 BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual Key Management Enroll All Factory Default Keys It allows you to immediately load/clear the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key- exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). The Platform Key (PK) state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode. The settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot.

  • Page 40: Boot Menu

    3.5 Boot Menu This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout This item sets number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Options: 2 (Default) Bootup NumLock State This item selects the keyboard NumLock state. Options: On (Default) / Off Full Screen Logo Display This item allows you to enable/disable Full Screen Logo Show function.

  • Page 41: Exit Menu

    BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual 3.6 Exit Menu This menu allows you to load the optimal default settings, and save or discard the changes to the BIOS items. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup.

  • Page 42: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    Chapter 4: Useful help 4.1 Driver Installation After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver DVD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the DVD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.

  • Page 43: Ami Bios Beep Code

    BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual 4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Continuing Memory sizing error or Memory module not found POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Success booting. Display memory error (system video adapter) 4.3 AMI BIOS post code...
  • Page 44 Checkpoint Description Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA…etc. Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    BIMX-100/BIMX-200 User’s Manual 4.4 Troubleshooting Probable Solution 1. There is no power in the system. Power LED does 1. Make sure power cable is securely plugged in. not shine; the fan of the power supply does not work 2. Replace cable.

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