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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. MI992 User’s Manual...
Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 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. MI992 User’s Manual...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Specifications • Block Diagram • Board Overview • Board Dimensions...
Introduction ® ® MI992 is a Mini-ITX motherboard based on the platform of Intel Xeon E3 / Gen. Core™ / Celeron ® processor. It offers high-definition visual experience and high performance on graphics processing. It can also be well utilized for designs of low power consumption in a board range of markets, including industrial control &...
General Information Packing List Your MI992 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. • MI992 Motherboard • I/O Shield • SATA Cable (SATA-3F) •...
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1 x PCIe (x16) 1 x PCIe (x16) • • Expansion 2 x full/half-size Mini-PCIe 1 x full/half-size Mini-PCIe Slots with SATA & USB 2.0 with SATA & USB 2.0 • • 1 x M.2 (M2280) 1 x M.2 (M2280) MI992 User’s Manual...
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Operation: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F) • Temperature Storage: -20 ~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F) • Relative 0 ~ 90 %, non-condensing at 60 °C Humidity All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. MI992 User’s Manual...
Overview Top View *The photos above are for reference only. Some minor components may differ. MI992 User’s Manual...
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General Information I/O View Name Name COM1 Port Audio Line-In COM2 Port Audio Line-Out DVI-D Port Microphone-In USB 3.0 Ports DisplayPort LAN Ports HDMI Port MI992 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration This section provides information on jumper settings and connectors on the MI992 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: •...
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. MI992 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration Setting the Jumpers Set up and configure your MI992 by using jumpers for various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your use. 2.2.1...
Hardware Configuration Jumpers Quick Reference Function Jumper Name Page LVDS Power Selection PCIe (x16) Bifurcation Selection J10, J11 ME Register Clearance CMOS Data Clearance Factory Use Only 2.4.1 LVDS Power Selection (J16) Function Pin closed Illustration 3.3V (default) MI992 User’s Manual...
PCIe (x16) Bifurcation Selection (J10 & J11) Function Pin closed Illustration J10: Open 1 x PCIe (x16) (default) J11: Open J10: Open 2 x PCIe (x8) J11: Close J10: Close 1 x PCIe (x8) 2 x PCIe (x4) J11: Close MI992 User’s Manual...
USB 3.0 Port DisplayPort CN6, CN8, CN9, CN11 SATA 3.0 Port CN6 & CN8 are available for MI992VF only.) GbE LAN & USB 3.0 Ports CN7, CN10 HD Audio Connector CN12 Factory Use Only J20, JP5, JP7 MI992 User’s Manual...
DCD, Data carrier detect DSR, Data set ready RXD, Receive data RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator Ground Assignment RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ Ground Ground Ground MI992 User’s Manual...
Orientation is not required when making a connection to this header. • Power LED (Pins 7 and 8) This connector connects to the system power LED on control panel. This LED will light when the system turns on. MI992 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.13 System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 (PWM / DC mode) Assigment Assigment Ground Rotation detection +12V Control MI992 User’s Manual...
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INF files for Plug & Play function for Intel chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Skylake/Kabylake Chipset Drivers on the right pane. MI992 User’s Manual...
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Accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process. On the Readme File Information screen, click Install for installation. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. MI992 User’s Manual...
HD Graphics Driver Installation Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Skylake/Kabylake Chipset Drivers on the right pane. Click Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver. MI992 User’s Manual...
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Accept the license agreement and click Next. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next until the installation starts. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. MI992 User’s Manual...
Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next. Click Next until the installation starts. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. MI992 User’s Manual...
Driver Installation LAN Driver Installation Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Skylake/Kabylake Chipset Drivers on the right pane. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers.. MI992 User’s Manual...
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On the Setup Options screen, click the checkbox to select the desired driver(s) for installation. Then click Next to continue. The wizard is ready for installation. Click Install. As the installation is complete, you are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. MI992 User’s Manual...
Driver Installation ® Intel Management Engine Drivers Installation Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Skylake/Kabylake Chipset Drivers on the right pane. Click Intel(R) ME 11.x Drivers. MI992 User’s Manual...
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When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. Accept the license agreement and click Next until the installation starts. As the driver has been sccessfully installed, you are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. MI992 User’s Manual...
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • Main Settings • Advanced Settings • Chipset Settings • Boot Settings •...
These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could make the system unstable and crash in some cases. MI992 User’s Manual...
BIOS Setup 4.3 Main Settings BIOS Setting Description System Date Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. System Time Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. MI992 User’s Manual...
Shows super IO monitor hardware status. Hardware Monitor CSM Configuration Enables / Disables option ROM execution settings, etc. NVMe Configuration NVMe device option settings. USB Configuration Displays USB configuration parameters. Trusted Computing is available for MI992VF series only. MI992 User’s Manual...
Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). Enables / Disables AES (Advanced Encription Standard). Intel Trusted Enables / Disables utilization of additional Execution Technology hardware capabilities provided by Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle to take effect. MI992 User’s Manual...
When disabled AMT BIOS features are no longer supported and user is no longer able to access MEBx Setup. Note: This option does not disable Manageability features in FM. AMT BIOS Features is available for MI992VF series only. MI992 User’s Manual...
Note: PCH-FW Configuration is only available for MI992VF only. BIOS Setting Description Security Device Enables / Disables BIOS support for security Support device. OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INTIA interface will not be available. MI992 User’s Manual...
(OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State Selects an ACPI sleep state where the system will enter when the Suspend button is pressed. Options: Suspend Disabled, S3 (Suspend to RAM) MI992 User’s Manual...
For example, if setting up a schedule from Wednesday 5 p.m. to Thursday 2 a.m., configure two schedule slots. But if setting up a schedule from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, configure only a schedule slot. MI992 User’s Manual...
Disable the function to shutdown the standby power. Options: All Enable, Enable Ethernet for WOL, All Disable. Serial Port Sets parameters of Serial Ports. Configuration Enables / Disables the serial port and select an optimal setting for the Super IO device. MI992 User’s Manual...
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IO = 2E8h; IRQ = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Device Mode Select Changes the serial port mode to RS-232 / 422 / 485. Options: • RS232 • RS485 TX Low Active • RS485 with Termination TX Low Active • RS422 • RS422 with Termination MI992 User’s Manual...
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IO = 2E8h; IRQ = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Device Mode Select Changes the serial port mode to RS-232 / 422 / 485. Options: • RS232 • RS485 TX Low Active • RS485 with Termination TX Low Active • RS422 • RS422 with Termination MI992 User’s Manual...
The values are read-only values as monitored by the system and show the PC health status. CPU Shutdown Options: Disabled / 70 °C / 75 °C / 80 °C / 85 °C / Temperature 90 °C / 95 °C MI992 User’s Manual...
Boot option filter Controls the priority of Legacy and UEFI ROMs. Options: UEFI and Legacy / Legacy only / UEFI only Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Options: Do not launch / Legacy MI992 User’s Manual...
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM. Options: Do not lanuch / UEFI / Legacy Other PCI devices Determines OpROM execution policy for devices other than network, storage or video. Options: Do not lanuch / UEFI / Legacy 4.4.10 NVMe Configuration MI992 User’s Manual...
Options: 1 sec / 5 sec / 10 sec / 20 sec Device reset time-out Seconds of delaying execution of start unit command to USB mass storage device. Options: 10 sec / 20 sec / 30 sec / 40 sec MI992 User’s Manual...
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The maximum time the device will take before it delay properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Auto uses default value for a Root port it is 100ms. But for a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. Options: Auto / Manual MI992 User’s Manual...
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration BIOS Setting Description Graphics Configures the graphics settings. Configuration VT-d Checks if VT-d function on MCH is supported. MI992 User’s Manual...
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BIOS Setting Description DVMT Total Gfx Mem Selects DVMT 5.0 total graphic memory size used by the internal graphcis device. Options: 256M / 128M / MAX MI992 User’s Manual...
4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description SATA and RST Configures SATA devices. Configuration PCH LAN Controller Enables / Disables the onboard NIC. Wake on LAN Enable Enables / Disables the integrated LAN to wake up the system. MI992 User’s Manual...
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Enables / Disables the SATA device. SATA Mode Selection Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. Options: AHCI / Intel RST Premium Serial ATA Ports Enables / Disables serial ports. SATA Ports Hot Plug Enables / Disables SATA Ports HotPlug. MI992 User’s Manual...
BIOS Setup 4.6 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Sets an administrator password for the setup Password utility. User Password Sets a user password. MI992 User’s Manual...
Has no effect for BBS boot options. New Boot Option Controls the placement of newly detected UEFI Policy boot option. Boot mode select Selects a Boot mode, Legacy / UEFI. Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order. MI992 User’s Manual...
Restore Defaults Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Saves the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Restores the user defaults to all the setup options. MI992 User’s Manual...
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Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices, the sample code of watchdog timer configuration, and types of on-board connectors.
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