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Manual iBASE MB995 ATX Motherboard for 8th Gen Intel® Xeon® E / Core™ i7/i5/i3 Prozessor w/ Intel® C246/ Q370 PCH 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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MB995 Core™ i7/i5/i3 ® Gen. Intel ® / Xeon ATX Motherboard User’s Manual Version 1.0 (July 2018)
Compliance In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case users may be required to take adequate measures. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Important Safety Information Carefully read the precautions before using the board. Environmental conditions: • Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 60˚C. • Do not leave this product in an environment where the storage temperature may be below -20° C or above 80° C. To prevent from damages, the product must be used in a controlled environment.
Warranty Policy • IBASE standard products: 24-month (2-year) warranty from the date of shipment. If the date of shipment cannot be ascertained, the product serial numbers can be used to determine the approximate shipping date. • -party parts: 12-month (1-year) warranty from delivery for the 3 -party parts that are not manufactured by IBASE, such as CPU, CPU cooler, memory, storage devices, power adapter, panel and touchscreen.
Table of Contents Compliance ..................iii Important Safety Information ............iv Warranty Policy ................v Technical Support & Services ............v Chapter 1 General Information ..........1 Introduction ..................2 Features ....................2 Packing List ..................3 Optional Accessories ................3 Specifications ..................
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2.5.10 ATX Power Connector (J23) ..........26 2.5.11 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX_12V_2X1) .......27 2.5.12 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) ......28 2.5.13 System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) ..29 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..........31 Introduction ..................32 ® Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ...........32 HD Graphics Driver Installation ............33 HD Audio Driver Installation ...............35 LAN Driver Installation ...............36...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Specifications • Block Diagram • Board Overview • Board Dimensions...
Introduction ® MB995 is an ATX motherboard based on the Intel Gen. Processor that features four DDR memory sockets and supports up to 64 GB and high- performance graphics processing to create media-rich content and brilliant HD entertainment with DVI-D, HDMI (2.0a) and DisplayPort display interface.
General Information Packing List Your MB995 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. • MB995 Motherboard • I/O shield • SATA cable (SATA-3F) •...
Specifications Product Name MB995VF-C246 MB995VF Form Factor ATX motherboard System • Windows 10 (64-bit) Operating • Linux Fedora (64-bit) & Ubuntu (64-bit) System • Windows Server ® ® Socket LGA1151 for 8 Gen. Intel Xeon E / Core i7/i5/i3 HC/QC/DC processors ®...
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General Information Product Name MB995VF-C246 MB995VF EuP/ErP Compliance RoHS Dimensions 305 x 244 mm (12" x 9.61") Certification CE (EN55032:2012), FCC Class B, LVD I/O Ports • 1 x HDMI 2.0a (4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz) • Display 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz) •...
General Information Overview Top View I/O View Name Name COM1 Port Audio Line-In COM2 Port Audio Line-Out DVI-D Port Microphone-In 7 USB 3.1 Ports DisplayPort GbE LAN Ports HDMI Port MB995 User’s Manual...
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Bottom View *The photos above are for reference only. Some minor components may differ. MB995 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. The topics covered are: • Essential installations before you begin: CPU and the memory • Jumper and connector locations •...
Installations 2.1.1 Installing the Memory To install the modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: Press the ejector tabs of the memory slot down and outwards with your fingertips. Hold the meomry module and align the key of the module with that on the memory slot.
Hardware Configuration Setting the Jumpers Set up and configure this board 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 How to Set Jumpers Jumpers are short-length conductors consisting of several metal pins with a non-conductive base mounted on the circuit board.
Hardware Configuration Jumpers Quick Reference Function Jumper Name Page Clearing CMOS Data PCIe (x16) Bifurcation Selection JP2, JP3 Factory Use Only JP4, JP5 2.4.1 Clearing CMOS Data (JP6) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear CMOS MB995 User’s Manual...
2.4.2 PCIe (x16) Bifurcation Selection (JP2 & JP3) Function Pin closed Illustration JP2: Open 1 x PCIe (x16) (default) JP3: Open JP2: Open 2 x PCIe (x8) JP3: Close JP2: Close RSVD JP3: Open JP2: Close 1 x PCIe (x8) 2 x PCIe (x4) JP3: Close MB995 User’s Manual...
2.5.1 COM1 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 Ports (CN3) COM1: COM2: 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 Signal Name...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (J1) Signal Name Signal Name MIC IN_L Ground MIC IN_R LINE_R Ground Sense LINE_L Ground MB995 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.4 COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6 RS-232 Ports (J8, J7, J5, J3) J8: COM3 J7: COM4 J5: COM5 J3: COM6 Signal Name Signal Name DCD, Data carrier detect RXD, Receive data DTR, Data terminal TXD, Transmit data ready Ground DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send...
2.5.5 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports (J10) Signal Name Signal Name KBDA KBCL Ground Ground 2.5.6 USB 2.0 Ports (J15) Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground MB995 User’s Manual...
2.5.8 Front Panel Settings Connector (J18) Signal Name Signal Name Power LED+ Ground Power LED- Ground SPK (VCC) Ground Ground Power BTN Power BTN Reset BTN Reset BTN HDD LED+ HDD LED- J18 is utilized for system indicators to provide light indication of the computer activities and switches to change the computer status.
Hardware Configuration • Reset Switch (Pins 17 and 18) The reset switch allows you to reset the system without turning the main power switch off and then on again. Orientation is not required when making a connection to this header. •...
2.5.10 ATX Power Connector (J23) Signal Name Signal Name 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Power good 5VSB +12V +12V 3.3V Ground MB995 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.11 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX_12V_2X1) Signal Name Signal Name Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V MB995 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.13 System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1 Signal Name Signal Name Ground Rotation detection +12V Control MB995 User’s Manual...
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Introduction This section describes the installation procedures for software and drivers. The software and drivers are included with the motherboard. If you find anything missing, please contact the distributor where you made the purchase. The contents of this section include the following: ®...
Driver Installation ® When the Welcome screen to the Intel Chipset Device Software appears, click Next to continue. 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. Restart the computer for changes to take effect.
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When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 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. Restart the computer for changes to take effect. MB995 User’s Manual...
Driver Installation HD Audio Driver Installation Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Coffeelake Chipset Drivers on the right pane. 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.
LAN Driver Installation Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Coffeelake Chipset Drivers on the right pane. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers.. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. MB995 User’s Manual...
Driver Installation Accept the license agreement and click Next. 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, restart the computer for changes to take effect.
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Click Intel(R) ME 12.x Drivers. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. Accept the license agreement, choose a destination folder and click Next until the installation starts. As the driver has been sccessfully installed, restart the computer for changes to take effect. MB995 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 •...
4.1 Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in the ROM of your ® computer system supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also provides password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
BIOS Setup 4.3 Main Settings BIOS Setting Description System Date Sets the date. Use theTab to switch between the data elements. Default Ranges: Year: 2005-2099 Months: 1-12 Days: dependent on month System Time Set the time. Use Tab to switch between the Time 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. BIOS Setting Description Connectivity Configure Connectivity related options Configuration CPU Configuration Displays CPU configuration parameters Power &...
BIOS Setup 4.4.1 Connectivity Configuration BIOS Setting Description CNVi Mode This option configures Connectivity. [Auto Detection] means that if discrete solution is discovered it will be enabled by default. Otherwise, integrated solution (CNVi) will be enabled; [Disable Integrated] disables Integrated Solution. MfUart1 type This is a test option which allows configuration of UART type for WiFi side band...
4.4.2 CPU Configuration BIOS Setting Description Intel (VMX) When enabled, a VMM can utilize the Virtualization additional hardware capabilities provided by Technology Vanderpool Technology. Active Processor Number of cores to enable in each processor Cores package. Options: All, 1, 2, 3 Enables / Disables AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
BIOS Setup 4.4.3 Power & Performance BIOS Setting Description CPU – Power CPU – Power Management Control Options Management Control Intel SpeedStep Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported Intel Speed Shift This can be Enabled or Disabled. Technology 4.4.4 PCH-FW Configuration...
4.4.5 Trusted Computing 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. SHA-1 PCR Bank Enable or Disable SHA-1 PCR Bank SHA256 PCR Bank Enable or Disable SHA256 PCR Bank Pending operation...
BIOS Setup 4.4.6 ACPI Settings BIOS Setting Description Enable Hibernation Enables / Disables the system ability to hibernate (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.
4.4.7 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. Schedule Slots Sets up the hour / minute / day for the power- on schedule for the system.
BIOS Setup 4.4.8 F81966 Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Port Sets parameters of Serial Ports. Configuration Enables / Disables the serial port and select an optimal setting for the Super IO device. MB995 User’s Manual...
4.4.9 Hardware Monitor BIOS Setting Description Enables / Disables the CPU smart fan feature. CPU Smart Fan Control Options: Disabled / 50 °C / 60 °C / 70 °C / 80 °C Enables / Disables the system smart fan feature. System Smart Fan Control Options: Disabled / 50 °C / 60 °C / 70 °C / 80 °C...
BIOS Setup 4.4.11 USB Configuration BIOS Setting Description Legacy USB Support Enables Legacy USB support. • Auto disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. • Disable keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
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BIOS Setting Description Device power-up 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.
4.5 Chipset Settings BIOS Setting Description System Agent (SA) System Agent (SA) parameters Configuration PCH-IO PCH parameters Configuration 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. MB995 User’s Manual...
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BIOS Setup 4.5.1.1. Graphics Configuration BIOS Setting Description Grapics Turbo IMON Graphics turbo IMON current values supported Current (14-31) Skip Scanning of If enabled, it will not scan for external Gfx Card External Gfx Card on PEG and PCH PCIE ports. Primary Display The default setting is Auto.
4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description SATA and RST Configures SATA devices. Configuration PCH LAN Controller Enables / Disables the onboard NIC. Enables / Disables the integrated LAN to wake Wake on LAN Enable up the system. MB995 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. Secure Boot Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled. Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode.
BIOS Setup 4.8 Save & Exit Settings BIOS Setting Description Save Changes and Exits system setup after saving the changes. Exit Discard Changes Exits system setup without saving any and Exit changes. Save Changes and Resets the system after saving the changes. Reset Discard Changes Resets system setup without saving any...
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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.
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 0x00000A00-0x00000A0F Motherboard resources 0x00000A10-0x00000A1F Motherboard resources 0x00000A10-0x00000A1F...
Appendix 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 IRQ 8 System CMOS/real time clock IRQ 4294967292 Intel(R) PCI Express Root Port #11 - A332 IRQ 4294967288 Intel(R) USB 3.1 eXtensible Host Controller...
Appendix Watchdog Timer Configuration The Watchdog Timer (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.
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Appendix // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE. //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #include "F81966.H" #include <dos.h> //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int F81966_BASE; void Unlock_F81966 (void); void Lock_F81966 (void); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int Init_F81966(void) unsigned int result;...
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void Set_F81966_Reg( unsigned char REG, unsigned char DATA) Unlock_F81966(); outportb(F81966_INDEX_PORT, REG); outportb(F81966_DATA_PORT, DATA); Lock_F81966(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Get_F81966_Reg(unsigned char REG) unsigned char Result; Unlock_F81966(); outportb(F81966_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(F81966_DATA_PORT); Lock_F81966(); 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.
Appendix On-Board Connector Types Connector Compatible Mating Function Onboard Type Name Type for Reference COM1 & COM2 YIMTEX D-SUB 9-pin 232/422/485 40909AANSABR Ports Front Panel E-call Dupont Audio 0126-01-2821009 2.54 mm 2*5-pin Connector Digital I/O E-call Dupont Connector 0196-01-200-100 2.0 mm 2*5-pin J8 (COM3), COM3, COM4, J7 (COM4),...
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