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Manual iBASE MI991 The information contained in this document has been carefully researched and is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate. However, we assume no liability for any product failures or damages, immediate or consequential, resulting from the use of the information provided herein.
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Acknowledgments AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ® Intel and Intel 6th Generation Core DC/QC Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
The C236/Q170/H110 platform is made with 14-nanometer technology that supports Intel’s first processor architecture to unite the CPU and the graphics core on the transistor level. The MI991 Mini ITX board utilizes the dramatic increase in performance provided this Intel’s latest cutting-edge technology.
I NTRODUCTI ON Checklist Your MI991 package should include the items listed below. • The MI991 Mini ITX motherboard • This User’s Manual • 1 DVD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility • Serial ATA cable • USB cable •...
I NTRODUCTI ON MI991 Specifications MI991AF [Intel Q170 PCH onboard] Product Name MI991EF [Intel H110 PCH onboard] MI991AF-C236 [Intel C236 PCH onboard] **MI991AF will be the model name printed on PCB surface** Mini-ITX Form Factor AMI BIOS BIOS ® ®...
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2 x 2 pins ATX power connector x 1 2 x 2 pin header x 1 (Reserved for O company) 1 x ATX standard 24 pins type for power connector 2-pin connector for RTC battery (Refer to MI991) Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec./min) Watchdog Timer ATX standard 24-pins type &...
I NSTALLATI ONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MI991 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the CPU................7 Installing the Memory ................8 Setting the Jumpers................
I NSTALLATI ONS Installing the CPU The MI991 board supports an LGA1151 Socket (shown below) for Intel 6th Generation Core processors. To install the CPU, unlock first the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90-degree. Then, position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner aligns with the gold triangle matching the socket corner with a small triangle.
I NSTALLATI ONS Installing the Memory The MI991 board supports two DDR4 memory socket for a maximum total memory of 32GB in DDR4 SO-DIMM memory type. Installing and Removing Memory Modules To install the DDR4 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: 1.
I NSTALLATI ONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MI991 to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following lists the connectors on MI991 and their respective functions.
I NSTALLATI ONS JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents (E-CALL 0125-01-203-030) JBAT1 Setting Function Pin 1-2 Normal Short/Closed Pin 2-3 Clear CMOS Short/Closed JBAT2: Clear RTC Contents (0195-01-200-020) Flash Descriptor JBAT2 Security Override Normal Open (Default) Close Clear RTC MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
I NSTALLATI ONS Connectors on MI991 Connector Locations on MI991 ............14 CN1: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports ..........15 CN2, CN3: DVI-D and HDMI Connector .......... 15 CN4, CN5: Display Port + USB3.0 0/1 Connector ......15 CN6: Gigabit LAN (Intel I219LM/I219V) + USB3.0 2/3 ....15 CN7, CN8, CN10, CN11: SATA Connectors........
I NSTALLATI ONS J2: ATX 12V Power Connector (HAOGUO ATX4PT-NY46) This connector supplies the CPU operating voltage. Pin # Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V J3, J4: DDR4 SO-DIMM Connector (LOTES DDR0075-P001C) MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
I NSTALLATI ONS J5: ATX Power Supply Connector (HAOGUO 01-0018-03) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name 3.3V 3.3V -12V 3.3V Ground Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Power good 5VSB +12V +12V Ground +3.3V MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
I NSTALLATI ONS J7: Digital I/O Connector (E-CALL 0126-01-203-100) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT0 J9: Mini PCI-E Connector (Foxconn AS0B226-S56Q-7H) MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
I NSTALLATI ONS J10: Mini PCI-E Connector (Supports mSATA Function) (Foxconn AS0B226-S99Q-7H) J11: ACPI Status LED (E-CALL 0126-01-203-040) Pin # Signal Name +3VDUAL +VCC3 MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
I NSTALLATI ONS J12: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only) (E-CALL 0196-01-2001009) J13: Debug 80 Port Connector (Factory use only) (E-CALL 0196-01-2001009) J14: Battery Connector (世均1252-WS2-02-LF) Pin # Signal Name Battery+ MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
I NSTALLATI ONS J15: USB2.0 Connectors (HAOGUO DF11-8S-PA66H) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Ground Ground J16: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel (E-CALL 0126-01-2821009) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name MIC IN_L Ground MIC IN_R LINE_R Sense Ground Sense...
I NSTALLATI ONS J17, J18: COM3/4 RS232 Serial Ports (HAOGUO DF11-10S-PA66H) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name DCD# DSR# RTS# SOUT CTS# DTR# J19: Front Panel Function Connector (0196-01-200-080) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Ground PWR_SW PWR_LED+ PWR_LED-(GND)
I NSTALLATI ONS CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector (HF27040-M1) Pin # Signal Name Ground +12V Rotation detection Control SYS_FAN1: System Fan1 Power Connector (HF27040-M1) Pin # Signal Name Ground +12V Rotation detection Control MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
BI OS SETUP 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: BIOS Introduction .................... 26 BIOS Setup ......................26 Advanced Settings ....................
BI OS SETUP BIOS Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer system’s ROM supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
BI OS SETUP Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit ► ACPI Settings ►...
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BI OS SETUP iSmart Controller Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit iSmart Controller → ← Select Screen Power-On after Power failure Disable ↑↓ Select Item Temperature Guardian Disable Enter: Select Schedule Slot 1 None Change Field Schedule Slot 2 None F1: General Help...
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BI OS SETUP AMT Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Intel AMT Enabled BIOS Hotkey Pressed Disabled MEBx Selection Screen Disabled Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation Disabled Prompt Un-Configure ME Disabled → ← Amt Wait Timer Select Screen Activate Remote Assistance Process Disabled...
BI OS SETUP F81846 Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit F81846 Super IO Configuration → ← Select Screen Super IO Chip F81846 ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select Standby Power on S5 All Enable Change Field F1: General Help ►...
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BI OS SETUP H/W Monitor Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit PC Health Status CPU smart fan control Disabled System smart fan control Disabled CPU temperature +33 C System temperature +34 C CPU FAN Speed 2170 RPM →...
BI OS SETUP CSM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Option ROM Messages → ← Network Do not launch Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit...
BI OS SETUP Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit TPM Configuration TPM SUPPORT Disabled Current TPM Status Information TPM SUPPORT OFF TPM Support This configuration is supported only with MI991AF series. Enable or Disable TPM support.
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BI OS SETUP USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enable/Disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support. Port 60/64 Emulation Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. USB Transfer time-out The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.
BI OS SETUP Chipset Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Aptio Setup Utility Chipset Main Advanced Security Boot Save & Exit ► System Agent (SA) Configuration →...
BI OS SETUP Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Chipset Main Advanced Security Boot Save & Exit Memory Information → ← Select Screen Memory RC Version 1.5.0.0 ↑↓ Select Item Memory Frequency 2133 MHz Enter: Select Total Memory 8192 MB Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default...
BI OS SETUP Security Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Aptio Setup Utility Security Main Advanced Chipset Boot Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limit access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
BI OS SETUP Boot Settings This section allows you to configure the boot settings. Aptio Setup Utility Boot Main Advanced Chipset Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot Disabled Fast Boot Disabled New Boot Option Policy Default Boot mode Select LEGACY...
BI OS SETUP Save & Exit Settings Aptio Setup Utility Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit → ← Save Changes and Reset Select Screen Discard Changes and Reset ↑↓...
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DRI V ERS I NSTALLATI ON Drivers Installation This section describes the installation procedures for software and drivers. The software and drivers are included with the motherboard. If you find the items missing, please contact the vendor where you made the purchase.
DRI V ER I NSTALLATI ON Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1.
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DRI V ERS I NSTALLATI ON 3. When the Welcome screen to the Intel® Chipset Device Software appears, click Next to continue. 4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process. 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Install to continue the installation.
DRI V ER I NSTALLATI ON VGA Drivers Installation 1. Insert the DVD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
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DRI V ERS I NSTALLATI ON 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement and continue the installation. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
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DRI V ER I NSTALLATI ON 5. On the screen shown below, click Install to continue. 6. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
DRI V ERS I NSTALLATI ON Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation 1. Insert the DVD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
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DRI V ER I NSTALLATI ON 3. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Next to proceed with and complete the installation process. 4. The InstallShield Wizard Complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
DRI V ERS I NSTALLATI ON LAN Drivers Installation 1. Insert the DVD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
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DRI V ER I NSTALLATI ON 3. Click Install Drivers and Software. 4. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
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DRI V ERS I NSTALLATI ON 5. Click Next to to agree with the license agreement. 6. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it and click Next to continue. 7. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation.
DRI V ER I NSTALLATI ON Intel® Management Engine Interface 1. Insert the DVD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake Chipset Drivers. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
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DRI V ERS I NSTALLATI ON 2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® Management Engine Components, click the checkbox for Install Intel® Control Center & click Next. 3. Click Next to to agree with the license agreement. 4.
DRI V ER I NSTALLATI ON Intel® USB 3.0 Drivers 1. Insert the DVD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Skylake Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) USB 3.0 Drivers. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
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DRI V ERS I NSTALLATI ON 3. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver, click Next. 4. Click Next to to agree with the license agreement and continue the installation. MI 9 9 1 Use r’s Ma nua l...
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DRI V ER I NSTALLATI ON 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation of the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver. 6. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect.
APPENDI X Appendix A. I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used. Address Device Description 0000h-0CF7h PCI Express Root Complex...
APPENDI X B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board. Level Function IRQ0 System Timer IRQ3 Serial Port #2 IRQ4 Serial Port #1 IRQ5...
APPENDI X C. Watchdog Timer Configuration The WDT is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock. Under these sorts of circumstances, the timer will count to zero and the selected outputs will be driven.
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APPENDI X //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE. //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #include "F81866.H"...
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APPENDI X unsigned char Get_F81866_Reg(unsigned char REG) unsigned char Result; Unlock_F81866(); outportb(F81866_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(F81866_DATA_PORT); Lock_F81866(); return Result; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE.
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