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IMB-1237
IMB-1238
IMB-X1238
User Manual
Version 1.1
Updated October 13, 2023
Copyright©2023 ASRockInd INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 IMB-1237 IMB-1238 IMB-X1238 User Manual Version 1.1 Updated October 13, 2023 Copyright©2023 ASRockInd INC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Version 1.1 Updated October 13, 2023 Copyright©2023 ASRockInd INC. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRockInd Inc.
  • Page 3 The terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Screw Holes Pre-installation Precautions Installation of Memory Modules Expansion Slots Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction 3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup 3.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 3.1.3...
  • Page 5 3.3.4 Super IO Configuration 3.3.5 AMT Configuration (only for IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238) 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration 3.3.7 USB Configuration 3.3.8 Trusted Computing Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen Boot Screen Exit Screen...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRockInd IMB-1237 / IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRockInd’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRockInd’s commitment to quality and endurance.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications IMB-1237 • Dimensions Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x 1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm Form Factor (LxWxH) x 3.8 cm) Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen (Raptor Lake-S Refresh/ Raptor Lake-S/Alder Lake-S) Core™ Processors, up Processor to 65W System Chipset Intel® H610...
  • Page 8 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 LAN1: Intel® I226V with 10/100/1000/2500 Controller/ Mbps Ethernet Speed LAN2: Intel® I219V with 10/100/1000 Mbps Controller 2 x RJ-45 1 x HDMI 2.0b HDMI 1 x HDMI 1.4b DisplayPort 1 x DP 1.4a++ 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ethernet Rear I/O 1 x 1 Gigabit LAN 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen2)
  • Page 9 IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 • Dimensions Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x 1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm Form Factor (LxWxH) x 3.8 cm) Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen (Raptor Lake-S Refresh/ Raptor Lake-S/Alder Lake-S) Core™ Processors, up to 65W Processor IMB-1238: Intel® Q670 System Chipset IMB-X1238: Intel®...
  • Page 10 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Realtek ALC897, High Definition Audio. Line- Audio Interface out, Mic-in LAN1: Intel® I226V with 10/100/1000/2500 Controller/ Mbps Ethernet Speed LAN2: I219LM with 10/100/1000 Mbps, supports vPro Controller 2 x RJ-45 1 x HDMI 2.0b HDMI 1 x HDMI 1.4b DisplayPort 1 x DP 1.4a++ 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN...
  • Page 11 ATX PWR (24+4-pin) and +12V DC-In Input PWR co-design Power AT/ATX Supported Requirements - AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready Power On - ATX : Press button to PWR on after power input ready Operating 0ºC ~ 70ºC Temp Storage Temp -40°...
  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 1.3 Motherboard Layout IMB-1237 • COM4 COM3 JGPIO1 BLT_PWR1 PWR_COM1 PWR_COM2 ESPI1 SATA3_4 ATXPWR1 M2_B1 SATA_PWR1 PWR_COM3 BLT_VOL1 PNL_PWR1 JGPIO_PWR1 SATA3_5 DDR5_B1 DDR5_A1 Industrial SIM1 HDMI2 BIOS USB 2.0 T: USB2_5 B: USB2_6 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB3_2...
  • Page 13 1 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumper (PWR_COM1 (For COM Port1)) 2 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumper (PWR_COM2 (For COM Port2)) 3 : M.2 Key-B Socket (M2_B1) 4 : ESPI Header (ESPI1) 5 : SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4, SATA3_5) 6 : 24-pin ATX Power Input Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 : SATA Power Output Connector (SATA_PWR1) 8 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumper (PWR_COM3 (For COM Port3)) 9 : COM Port Headers (COM 3, 4) (RS232)
  • Page 14 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 • COM4 COM3 JGPIO1 BLT_PWR1 PWR_COM1 PWR_COM2 ESPI1 SATA3_4 ATXPWR1 M2_M2 M2_B1 SATA_PWR1 PWR_COM3 BLT_VOL1 PNL_PWR1 JGPIO_PWR1 SATA3_5 SATA3_6 SATA3_7 DDR5_B1 DDR5_A1 Industrial SIM1 HDMI2 BIOS USB 2.0 T: USB2_5 B: USB2_6 Top: USB 3.2 Gen2 T: USB3_2 LAN2 B: USB3_1...
  • Page 15 1 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumper (PWR_COM1 (For COM Port1)) 2 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumper (PWR_COM2 (For COM Port2)) 3 : M.2 Key-M Socket (M2_M2) 4 : M.2 Key-B Socket (M2_B1) 5 : ESPI Header (ESPI1) 6 : SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4, SATA3_5) 7 : 24-pin ATX Power Input Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 : SATA Power Output Connector (SATA_PWR1) 9 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumper (PWR_COM3 (For COM Port3))
  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    USB 2.0 Port (USB3_8) HDMI Port (HDMI2) (supports HDMI1.4) IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238: USB 2.0 Port (USB3_5) USB 3.2 Gen2 Port (USB3_8) IMB-1237: RJ45 LAN Port (LAN2)** 10 IMB-1237: IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238: USB 2.0 Port (USB3_7) RJ45 LAN Port (LAN2)**(support vPro)
  • Page 17 * This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1, 2 ports. Please refer to the table below for the pin definition. In addition, COM1, 2 ports (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted in BIOS setup utility > Advanced Screen > Super IO Configuration. You may refer to our user manual for details. COM1, 2 Port Pin Definition RS232 RS422...
  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 1.5 Block Diagram IMB-1237 • IMB-1237 HDMI HDMI Connector IT66318 SO-DIMM Intel Channel A (A1) DDR5 4800/5600MHz Alder Lake-S & HDMI HDMI SO-DIMM Connector Raptor Lake-S & Channel B (B1) DDR5 4800/5600MHz Raptor Lake-S Refresh Display port Processor Connector...
  • Page 19 IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 • IMB-X1238 & IMB-1238 HDMI HDMI Connector IT66318 SO-DIMM Intel Channel A (A1) DDR5 4800/5600MHz Alder Lake-S & HDMI HDMI SO-DIMM Connector Raptor Lake-S & Channel B (B1) DDR5 4800/5600MHz Raptor Lake-S Refresh Display port PCIe x16 or Processor PCIe Gen5 Connector...
  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x 1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm x 3.8 cm) form factor mother- board. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
  • Page 21: Installation Of Memory Modules

    2.3 Installation of Memory Modules IMB-1237 / IMB-1238 provides two 262-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) SO-DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. IMB-X1238 provides two 262-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) SO-DIMM slots, and sup- ports Dual Channel ECC/non-ECC Memory Technology.
  • Page 22 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 The latches snap back into place. The SO-DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the SO-DIMM if you force the SO-DIMM into the slot at incor- rect orientation. Please do not intermix different voltage SO-DIMMs on this motherboard.
  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    2.4 Expansion Slots There are one PCI Express slot, three M.2 sockets and one SIM socket on IMB-1237. There are one PCI Express slot, four M.2 sockets and one SIM socket on IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238. PCIE slot: IMB-1237: PCIE1 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
  • Page 24 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 M.2 Key-B Socket (M2_B1) M.2 Key-E Socket (M2_E1) Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V USB_D+ +3.3V +3.3V USB_D- FuLL_Card_ Power_off 9 CNV_WGR_D1- CNV_RF_RESET 10 USB_D+ W_DISABLE 11 CNV_WGR_D1+ USB_D- WWAN_LED# MODEM_ CLKREQ 15 CNV_WGR_D0- 17 CNV_WGR_D0+ CNV_WGR_ CNV_BRI_RSP CLK-...
  • Page 25: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short.” If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open. ” The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...
  • Page 26 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Backlight Power Select (LCD_BLT_VCC) Setting Description LCD_BLT_VCC: +5V (3-pin BKT_PWR1) (Default) (see p. 7, No. 16; p. 9, No. 17) LCD_BLT_VCC: +12V Use this header to set up the backlight power of the LVDS connector and the panel backlight power of BLT_PWM1.
  • Page 27 BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, and time will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
  • Page 28: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause per- manent damage to the motherboard! ESPI Header Signal Name (20-pin ESPI1) C_ESPI_CLK...
  • Page 29 24-pin ATX Power Input Connector Signal Name Signal Name (24-pin ATXPWR1) -12V (see p. 7, No. 6; p. 9, No. 7) PSON# PWROK_PS ATX+5VSB +12V +12V This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.
  • Page 30 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Backlight Volume Control Signal Name GPIO_VOL_UP (7-pin BLT_VOL1) GPIO_VOL_DW (see p. 7, No. 11; p. 9, No. 12) PWRDN BLT_UP BLT_DW Inverter Power Control Wafer Signal Name (6-pin BLT_PWR1) (see p. 7, No. 12; p. 9, No. 13) CON_LBKLT_CTL CON_LBKLT_EN LCD_BLT_VCC LCD_BLT_VCC...
  • Page 31 System Panel Header Signal Name Signal Name HDLED+ PLED+ (9-pin PANEL1) HDLED- PLED- PWRBTN# (see p. 7, No. 24; p. 9, No. 25) RESET# This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below.
  • Page 32 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Chassis FAN Connector (+12V) Signal Name (4-pin CHA_FAN1) +12V (see p. 7, No. 27; p. 9, No. 28) CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL The board offers three 4-pin chassis fan (Smart Fan) connectors which are compatible with 3-pin chassis fan. If you connect a 3-pin chassis fan to the chassis fan connector on this moth- erboard, please connect it to pin 1-3.
  • Page 33 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer Signal Name OUTLN (4-pin SPEAKER1) OUTLP (see p. 7, No. 33; p. 9, No. 34) OUTRP OUTRN Battery Connector Signal Name +BAT (BAT1) (see p. 7, No. 34; p. 9, No. 37) USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector Signal Name Signal Name DUMMY...
  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock Industrial UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a BIOS utility which offers tweak-friendly options in an advanced viewing interface. The UEFI system works with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience.
  • Page 35: Uefi Menu Bar

    3.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information For advanced system configurations Advanced H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Security For security settings Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup...
  • Page 36: Navigation Keys

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 3.1.3 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.
  • Page 37: Main Screen

    3.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. IMB-1237 • IMB-1238 •...
  • Page 38 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 IMB-X1238 • Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Options may also vary depending on the features of your motherboard.
  • Page 39: Advanced Screen

    I n t h i s s ec t ion, you may s et t he con f ig u r at ions for t he fol low i ng items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, AMT Configuration (only for IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238), ACPI Configuration, USB Con- figuration and Trusted Computing. IMB-1237 • IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 •...
  • Page 40 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI up- date tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like Windows®.
  • Page 41: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor P-Cores This allows you to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. Active Processor E-Cores This allows you to select the number of E-Cores to enable in each processor package.
  • Page 42 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Enhanced Halt State (C1E) The option allows you to enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C States Support This allows you to enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
  • Page 43 Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating fre- quency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Thermal Throttling CPU Thermal Throttling allows you to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.
  • Page 44: Chipset Configuration

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration IMB-1237 • IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 •...
  • Page 45 Primary Graphics Adapter The option allows you to select a primary VGA. Configuration options: [Onboard] [PCI Express] (Options vary when you have installed a graphics card on your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding The option allows you to enable or disable above 4G Memory Mapped IO decoding. This is disabled automatically when Aperture Size is set to 2048MB.
  • Page 46 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 stalled. Select [Enabled] to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption. Active LVDS Use this option to enable or disable the LVDS. The default value is [Disabled]. Set the item to [Enabled].
  • Page 47: Storage Configuration

    3.3.3 Storage Configuration IMB-1237 • IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 •...
  • Page 48 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 VMD Configuration (for IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238) This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel VMD support function. SATA Controller(s) The option allows you to enable or disable the SATA controllers. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection AHCI supports new features that improve performance.
  • Page 49: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.4 Super IO Configuration COM1 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM1. Type Select Use this to select COM1 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485]. COM2 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM2. Type Select Use this to select COM2 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485]. COM3 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM3.
  • Page 50: Amt Configuration (Only For Imb-1238 / Imb-X1238)

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 3.3.5 AMT Configuration (only for IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238) USB Provisioning of AMT Use this to enable or disable AMT USB Provisioning. The default is [Disabled]. MAC Pass Through The option enables or disables MAC Pass Through function. Activate Remote Assistance Process Trigger CIRA boot.
  • Page 51: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Suspend to RAM allows you to select [Disabled] for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select [Auto] for ACPI S3 power saving. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-soft- off mode.
  • Page 52: Usb Configuration

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 3.3.7 USB Configuration USB Power Control Use this option to control USB power. M.2 Key_B USB Function The item enables or disables M.2 Key_B USB function.
  • Page 53: Trusted Computing

    3.3.8 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Security Device Support Security Device Support allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 54 IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 Pending Operation Pending Operation allows you to schedule an Operation for the Security Device. NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device. Configuration options: [None] [TPM Clear] Platform Hierarchy This item allows you to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Storage Hierarchy This item allows you to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy.
  • Page 55: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. NOTE: Options vary depending on the features of your motherboard. CPU_Fan 1 Setting This item allows you to select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1.
  • Page 56: Security Screen

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 3.5 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has the authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.
  • Page 57 Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Select this item and the system will automatically load the Secure Boot keys from the BIOS database. [Custom] Select this item and Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured by a physi- cally present user without full authentication. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it’s the first time you use secure boot.
  • Page 58: Boot Screen

    IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238 3.6 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot From Onboard LAN The item allows the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Setup Prompt Timeout The item allows you to...
  • Page 59: Exit Screen

    3.7 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

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