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CAUTION 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. MI988 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. MI988 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 MI988 is a mini-ITX motherboard based on the AMD Ryzen™ V1000 APU. 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 &...
This User’s Manual Optional Accessories IBASE provides optional accessories as follows. Please contact us or your dealer if you need any. • Power Adaptor (150W) • COM Port Cable (PK1H) • USB Cable (USB2K-9) • Audio Cable (Audio-18K) MI988 User’s Manual...
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz) Display • 1 x 24-bit dual channel LVDS (1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz) or eDP (1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz) 2 x RJ45 GbE LAN 4 x USB 3.1 MI988 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. MI988 User’s Manual...
General Information Overview Top View *The photos above are for reference only. Some minor components may differ. MI988 User’s Manual...
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I/O View Name Name COM3 Port Audio Line-In COM4 Port Audio Line-Out COM1 Port Microphone-In COM2 Port USB 3.1 Ports DisplayPort HDMI Port GbE LAN Ports MI988 User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration This section provides information on jumper settings and connectors on the board 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 until the clips of the slot close to hold the module in place when the module touches the bottom of the slot. To remove the module, press the clips outwards with both hands, and the module will pop-up. MI988 User’s Manual...
1 2 3 When two pins of a jumper are encased in a jumper cap, this jumper is closed, i.e. turned On. When a jumper cap is removed from two jumper pins, this jumper is open, i.e. turned Off. MI988 User’s Manual...
COM3 & COM4 RS-232 Ports (CN6) COM3: COM4: Signal Name Signal Name 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 RI, Ring indicator ready Ground MI988 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 RI, Ring indicator ready Ground Signal Name RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Data- Data+ Ground Ground Ground MI988 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.4 DC-In Power Connector (J1) Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground +12 ~ +24V +12 ~ +24V 2.5.5 LCD Backlight Connector (J8) Signal Name Signal Name +12V Brightness Control Backlight Enable Ground MI988 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.7 SATA Power Connector (J11, J21) J21: Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground +12V 2.5.8 Digital I/O Connector (J14) (4-In, 4-Out) Signal Name Signal Name Ground OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT0 MI988 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. MI988 User’s Manual...
RXD, Receive data TXD, Transmit data DTR, Data terminal ready Ground DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send RI, Ring indicator 2.5.11 Speaker Connector (J17) Signal Name Signal Name Speaker-R+ Speaker-L- Speaker-R- Speaker-L+ MI988 User’s Manual...
2.5.12 Audio Connector (J19) Signal Name Signal Name MIC IN_L Ground MIC IN_R AUD_DETECT LINE_IN_R JD_MIC_IN Sense LINE_IN_L JD_LINE_IN MI988 User’s Manual...
Fan Power Connectors (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) CPU_FAN1: SYS_FAN2: SYS_FAN1: CPU_FAN1: CPU fan power connector Signal Name Signal Name Ground Rotation detection +12V Control SYS_FAN1 & SYS_FAN2: System fan power connectors Signal Name Signal Name Ground Rotation detection +12V MI988 User’s Manual...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation This chapter introduces installation of the following drivers: • AMD Ryzen™ V1000 Graphics Driver • HD Audio Driver • LAN Driver...
AMD Ryzen™ V1000 Graphics Drivers Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click AMD on the left pane and then AMD Ryzen V1000 Drivers on the right pane. Click AMD Ryzen V1000 Graphics Drivers. MI988 User’s Manual...
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Read the software license agreement and click Accept and Install to proceed. Choose and click on either Express Install or Custom Install. Click Install. The driver has been completely installed. Restart the computer for changes to take effect. MI988 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. Restart the computer for changes to take effect. MI988 User’s Manual...
Driver Installation LAN Driver Installation Click LAN Card on the left pane and then Intel LAN Controller Drivers on the right pane. Click Intel(R) I21x Gigabit Networks Drivers. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. MI988 User’s Manual...
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On the Setup Options screen, tick 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, restart the computer for changes to take effect. MI988 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. MI988 User’s Manual...
Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. 4.4 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. MI988 User’s Manual...
OS. ACPI Sleep State Selects an ACPI sleep state where the system will enter when the Suspend button is pressed. 4.4.2 IDE Configuration BIOS Setting Description SATA Ports Detects the connection of SATA0 and SATA1. MI988 User’s Manual...
Enables / Disables the eDP or LVDS function. 4.4.4 iSmart Controller BIOS Setting Description Power-On after Enables / Disables the system to be turned on Power failure automatically after a power failure. Temperature Generate the reset signal when system hands Guardian up on POST. MI988 User’s Manual...
Power Control (EuP) Keep standby power: Enables all of the standby power and ignore Eup/ErP specification. Ethernet only: Only provides the standby power for the Ethernet chip. No standby power: Shut down all of the standby power. MI988 User’s Manual...
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Sets parameters of Serial Ports. Configuration Enables / Disables the serial port and select an optimal setting for the Super IO device. 4.4.5.1. Serial Port 1~6 Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Ports Enables / Disables the serial ports. MI988 User’s Manual...
The values are read-only values as monitored by the system and show the PC health status. CPU Shutdown Enables / Disables the CPU shutdown Temperature temperature function. 4.4.7 CPU Configuration BIOS Setting Description Node 0 Information Displays the memory information related to Node 0. MI988 User’s Manual...
The maximum time the device will take before delay it 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 MI988 User’s Manual...
Restore Defaults Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options. Save as User Saves the changes done so far as User Defaults Defaults. Restore User Restores the user defaults to all the setup Defaults options. MI988 User’s Manual...
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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