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User Manual AIMB-228 AMD V-Series/R-Series Quad-Core Mini-ITX with 4 x DP, 6 x USB, 6 x COM, and 12 ~ 24V DC-In...
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Caution! New batteries are at risk of exploding if incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type as recommended by the manufac- turer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions. AIMB-228 User Manual...
*() BOM options available on MP version. Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation.
We have carefully inspected the AIMB-228 mechanically and electrically before shipment. The product should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. While unpacking AIMB-228, check the product for signs of shipping damage (for example, damaged box, scratches, or dents).
Introduction AIMB-228 is a mini-ITX motherboard based on the AMD Ryzen™ embedded V1000/ R1000 series processor that delivers superior graphics and computing performance. Designed with comprehensive I/O and four display outputs, AIMB-228 is ideal for multi-display applications such as digital surveillance, digital signage, electronic gam- ing machines, and thin client operations.
Jumpers and Connectors The AIMB-228 motherboard features a number of jumpers and connectors that enable the integration of external devices, such as hard disk drives and a keyboard, and configuration according to specific applications. The function of each board jumper and connector is listed in the tables below. Later sections in this chapter provide instructions for setting jumpers.
JCASEOP_SW1 COM1_RI# pin selection pin header JSETCOM1_V1 LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin header JLVDS_VCON1 Voltage selection for LVDS1/EDP1 connector (JLVDS1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for +3.3V (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V AIMB-228 User Manual...
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PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED/serial bus from HW monitor IC/internal buzzer/external speaker header (JFP1) Function Jumper Setting Internal buzzer (default) Watchdog timer output and OBS beep (JWDT1+ JOBS1) Function Jumper Setting Watchdog timer output (2-3) (default) OBS BEEP(4-5) (default) AIMB-228 User Manual...
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AT mode Case open selection pin header (JCASEOP_SW1) Function Jumper Setting Normal close Normal open (default) COM1_RI# Pin RI#/5V/12V selection (JSETCOM1_V1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for RI# (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V AIMB-228 User Manual...
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LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin header (JLVDS_VCON1) Function Jumper Setting JEIDA mode (HI = +3.3V) VESA mode (Low = 0V) (default) AIMB-228 User Manual...
10 WA MP IC (Optional) 2 x USB 2.0 PCIex16 Slot 2 xUSB 2.0 USB Hub USB2.0 PCIex8 Support x8 signal PCIex1 2 x SATAIII PCIex1 SATA Golden Finger SATA 2 colay M.2 B-Key Figure 1.3 AIMB-228 Board Diagram AIMB-228 User Manual...
1, 2, and 3. In this case, connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3. A pair of needle-nose pliers may be useful when setting jumpers. AIMB-228 User Manual...
AT mode System Memory AIMB-228 is equipped with two sockets for 260-pin SODIMM. These sockets are compatible with 1.2V unbuffered double-data-rate synchronous, low-voltage DRAM (DDR4 SDRAM). DRAM is available in capacities of 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 GB. The socket supports any combination of DIMMs of any size, for a total memory size of 2 to 32 GB.
USB Ports (USB 23/14/56) AIMB-228 provides up to six USB ports (2 x USB 3.1 and 2 x USB 2.0 on the rear side and 2 x USB 2.0 via the board pin header). The USB interface complies with USB Rev.
DisplayPort1/2/3/4 (DP12/DP34) AIMB-228 features 4 x DP connectors. Serial Ports (COM1~COM6) AIMB-228 supports six serial ports (COM1 and COM6 support RS-232 function, COM2 and COM5 support RS-232/422/485 function via jumper setting, COM3 colay CCTalk, and COM4 colay TTL). These ports can be connected to serial devices, such as a mouse or printer, or a communications network.
CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) This connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less. System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1/2) This connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less. AIMB-228 User Manual...
Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBUS/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1), Power LED, and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2) There are several headers for monitoring and controlling the AIMB-228. 2.7.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/PWR_SW) If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, connect the power on/ off button on the computer case to JFP1/ PWR_SW for convenient operation.
DC Input Jack and 4-Pin ATX Connector (DCIN1) SATA Signal and Power Connector (SATA1~SATA2/SATA_PWR1~2) AIMB-228 features a high-performance serial ATA III interface (up to 600 MB/s) that supports thin space-saving cables to streamline hard drive cabling. AIMB-228 User Manual...
Connect this connector with the front-panel audio I/O module cable. Note! For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend connecting a high-definition front-panel audio module to this connector to take advantage of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. AIMB-228 User Manual...
AIMB-228 BIOS menus. BIOS Setup The AIMB-228 system has AMI BIOS built in and features a CMOS SETUP utility that allows users to configure required settings or activate certain features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS RAM of the motherboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on the board supplies the necessary power to pre- serve the CMOS RAM.
System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values via the keyboard. Press the <Tab> or <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format. AIMB-228 User Manual...
BIOS setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described in the following sections. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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ACPI Sleep State [Auto] This item allows users to select the ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] This item allows users to enable/disable locking of legacy resources. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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3.2.2.3 NCT6776 Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip [NCT6776] Serial Port 1 Configuration AIMB-228 User Manual...
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Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: IO = 2F8h; IRQ = 3 – Change Setting [Auto] This item allows users to select the optimal settings for serial port 2. Digital I/O Configuration AIMB-228 User Manual...
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Digital I/O Pin 1 - 16 [Input] AIMB-228 User Manual...
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ACPI Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] This item allows users to enable/disable the ACPI shutdown temperature function and set the threshold value. When the system reaches the shutdown temperature, it will automatically shut down to protect the system from over- heating damage. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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This item allows users to view the CPU temperature and fan speed (PWM) infor- mation. SYS Fan Mode [SMART FAN IV Mode] This item allows users to view the system temperature and fan speed (PWM) information. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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3.2.2.5 NCT5114D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 3 Configuration AIMB-228 User Manual...
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Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port 5 Configuration AIMB-228 User Manual...
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Serial Port 6 Configuration 3.2.2.6 S5 RTC Wake Settings This item allows users to enable/disable the system-wake-on-alarm function. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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Wake System with Fixed Time [Disabled] Note! When enabled, the system will wake at the specified time. 3.2.2.7 Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection [Enabled] This item allows users to enable/disable the console redirect function. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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3.2.2.8 Network Stack Configuration [Disabled] Network Stack [Disabled] Note! When the network stack function is enabled, the LANx PXE OpROM must be enabled. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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1. Re-install the OS in UEFI mode. 2. Change all of the above settings to Legacy mode. * Boot option filter -> Legacy only * Network -> Legacy * Storage -> Legacy * Video -> Legacy * Other PCI devices -> Legacy AIMB-228 User Manual...
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USB Hardware Delays and Timeouts This item allows users to configure the USB device transfer and reset timeout and delay settings. Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This item allows users to view USB mass storage device information. AIMB-228 User Manual...
This item allows users to view details of the display items. North Bridge Configuration This item allows users to configure the north bridge settings. Platform Misc Configuration This item allows users to view the platform configuration information. AIMB-228 User Manual...
SB USB Configuration This item allows users to configure the USB settings. SB SATA Configuration This item allows users to configure the SATA settings. SB MSIC Configuration This item allows users to configure miscellaneous settings. AIMB-228 User Manual...
<ENTER> to access the sub-menu. Then input the desired password. User Password This item allows users to set the user password. Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub-menu. Then input the desired password. AIMB-228 User Manual...
This item allows users to enable/disable quiet bootup. If this option is disabled, the BIOS will display normal POST messages. If enabled, an OEM logo is dis- played instead of POST messages. Boot Option #1/#2 This item allows users to set the device bootup priority. AIMB-228 User Manual...
BIOS without making changes to the system configuration. 1. Select Reset Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The following message appears: Discard changes and exit setup now? [Ok] [Cancel] 2. Select ok or cancel. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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Save as User Default This item allows users to save all current settings as the user default. Restore User Default This item allows users to restore all settings to the user default values. AIMB-228 User Manual...
OS distributors). Value-Added Software Services AIMB-228 is equipped with software APIs that define the ways by which application programs may request services from libraries and/or operating systems. Advantech provides the required drivers as well as a comprehensive set of user-friendly, intelli- gent, and integrated interfaces, which speed development, enhance security, and offer add-on value for Advantech platforms.
ROM BIOS version, or back up the current BIOS set- tings by copying the data from the flash chip to a file. The BIOS flash utility also provides a command line and API for rapid implementation in customized applications. AIMB-228 User Manual...
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OS crash, the eSOS will boot up. It will diag- nose the hardware and send an e-mail to the designated administrator. The eSOS also supports remote connectivity via a Telnet or FTP server. However, this function must be configured in the BIOS. AIMB-228 User Manual...
Before Beginning To ensure problem-free installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility soft- ware, read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for AIMB-228 can be downloaded from the Advantech website. Updates are provided via Microsoft service packs.
Please follow the instructions for the appropriate oper- ating system. Windows 10 Driver Setup Visit the Advantech website to obtain the required drivers. Select the LAN folder then navigate to the directory for your OS. AIMB-228 User Manual...
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Stack Connector (USB23) Signal Signal VBUS VBUS Serial ATA Interface Connector #1 (SATA1) Signal Advantech defined USB 2.0 Stack Connector (USB14) AIMB-228 User Manual...
Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (AMP1) Signal AMP OUT - R+ AMP OUT - R- AMP OUT - L- AMP OUT - L+ A.12 HD Audio Interface (Line-Out) (AUDIO1) Signal LINE OUT - L LINE OUT - R AIMB-228 User Manual...
A.14 Front Panel Audio Header (FPAUD1) Signal Signal MIC IN - L MIC IN - R FPAUD_DETECT# LINE OUT - R SENSE R1 SENSE LINE OUT - L SENSE R2 A.15 CMOS Battery Wafer Box (BAT1) Signal AIMB-228 User Manual...
A.16 Serial ATA Interface Connector #2 (SATA2) Signal A.17 HD Audio Interface (SPDIF1) Signal SPDIF OUT A.18 LVDS VESA, JEIDA Format Selection Pin Header (JLVDS_VCON1) Signal +3.3V Advantech defined AIMB-228 User Manual...
USB 2.0 Front-Panel Header (USB56) Signal Signal VBUS VBUS A.24 CPU Fan #1 Connector (CPUFAN1) Signal CPU fan VCC CPU fan speed CPU fan PWM A.25 USB Power Selection for USB12/34/56 (JUSBPWR1) Signal +5V AUX Advantech defined AIMB-228 User Manual...
TXD [2] CTS# [2] DTR# [2] RI# [2] A.28 COM1 RI# Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM1_V1) Signal Signal RI# [6] Advantech defined Advantech defined +12V Advantech defined A.29 Inverter Power Connector (INV1) Signal +12V BKL EN BKL CTRL AIMB-228 User Manual...
GPIO6 GPIO14 GPIO7 GPIO15 +5V AUX A.31 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) Signal KB_CLK# KB_DAT# MS_CLK# +5V AUX MS_DAT# A.32 COM4 RI Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM4_V1) Signal Signal RI# [6] Advantech defined Advantech defined +12V Advantech defined AIMB-228 User Manual...
A.36 Low-Pin-Count Interface Connector (LPC1) Signal Signal LPC CLK LPC AD1 LPC RESET# LPC AD0 LPC FRAME# +3.3V LPC AD3 LPC AD2 SMB_CLK LPC SERIRQ SMB_DATA +5V AUX A.37 Serial ATA Power Connector #1 (SATA_PWR1) Signal +12V AIMB-228 User Manual...
DDR4 SODIMM Socket CH-B (DIMMB1) Please see JEDEC STANDARD. A.41 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2) Signal Power LED Keyboard Lock A.42 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep (JWDT1+JOBS1) Signal RESET# SIO BEEP FRP BEEP AIMB-228 User Manual...
A.43 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) Signal Case Open A.44 PWRBTN#/RESET#/HDD LED/Serial Bus From HW Monitor IC/Internal Buzzer/External Speaker Header (JFP1) Signal Signal HDD LED+ PWRBTN+ SPK_P2 HDD LED- PWRBTN- SPK_P3 SMB_DATA RESET+ SPK_P4 SMB_CLK RESET- AIMB-228 User Manual...
Signal SYSTEM FAN VCC SYSTEM FAN SPEED SYSTEM FAN PWM A.46 System Fan #1 Connector (SYSFAN1) Signal SYSTEM FAN VCC SYSTEM FAN SPEED SYSTEM FAN PWM A.47 SPI Pin Header (SPI_CN1) Signal Signal +1.8V MISO SCLK MOSI AIMB-228 User Manual...
A.48 SPI BIOS Flash Socket (SPI1) Signal Signal MOSI MISO SCLK HOLD# +3.3V A.49 VDD Select for LVDS1 Panel (JLVDS1) Signal Signal +12V +3.3V A.50 COMS Mode Selection (JCMOS1) Signal VBAT AIMB-228 User Manual...
PSON1 PWRBTN#/RESET#/HDD LED/serial bus/internal buzzer/ JFP1 external speaker header Watchdog timer output and OBS beep JWDT1+JOBS1 A.51 USB Power Selection for USB12/34/56 (JUSBPWR1) Function Jumper Setting Set USB VBUS as +5VSB (default) Set USB VBUS as +5V AIMB-228 User Manual...
A.52 VDD Select for LVDS1 Panel (JLVDS1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for +3.3V (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V A.53 CMOS Clear (JCOMS1) Function Jumper Setting Normal (default) Clear CMOS data AIMB-228 User Manual...
COM1_RI# Pin Selection (JSETCOM1_V1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for RI# (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V A.55 COM4_RI# Pin Selection (JSETCOM4_V1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for RI# (default) Jumper position for +5V AIMB-228 User Manual...
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