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User Manual AIMB-286EF ® Intel Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium/ Celeron LGA1151 Mini-ITX with DP++/HDMI/LVDS (or eDP), 2 COM & 8 USB, 3 LAN, and PCIex16...
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Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec- tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out- of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight.
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Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man- ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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14nm G4900 Coffee Lake 2C/2T SR3W4 14nm i7-8700T Coffee Lake 6C/12T SR3WX 14nm i5-8500T Coffee Lake 6C/6T SR3XD 14nm i3-8100T Coffee Lake 4C/4T SR3X8 14nm G5400T Coffee Lake 2C/4T SR3XB 14nm G4900T Coffee Lake 2C/2T SR3YP 14nm AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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H5AN8G8NAFR AQD-SD4U16N24- DDR4 2400 16GB Advantech UHC 643V Ordering Information Chip- LVDS/ HDMI USB3.0/ M.2 B M.2 E PCIex DP1.2 COM SATAIII DIMM USB2.0 AIMB-286F- H310 1/ (1) EFA1E * ( ) is not populated when MP AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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It should be free of marks and scratches and in per- fect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-286EF, check it for signs of shipping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is dam- aged or it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately.
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A.1.31 SPI BIOS Flash Socket (SPI1)..........110 A.1.32 SMBUS Programming for +Vcore/+VCCGT Controller (JSMB1)..A.1.33 LGA1151 CPU Socket H4 (CPU1)..........110 A.1.34 CPU FAN Power Connector (CPUFAN1) ......... 110 A.1.35 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1)....111 A.1.36 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR2)........111 AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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A.1.37 SATA Power Connector(SATA_PWR1) ........111 A.1.38 eDP/LVDS Panel Connector (LVDS_EDP1) ......112 A.1.39 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector (ATX12V1)......112 A.1.40 SIM Card Connector (SIM1) ............. 113 A.1.41 CPU Back Plate (CPU0_BACKPLATE1)........113 AIMB-286EF User Manual...
I/O connectivity: 2 x serial ports, 4 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0, 3 x SATAIII, 1 M.2 B key & 1 M.2 E key, 3 GbE LAN and 1 PCIe x 16. Standard mini-ITX form factor with industrial features: The AIMB-286EF is a full-featured Mini-ITX motherboard with balanced expandability and perfor- mance.
Controller: LAN1/2: Realtek RTL8111G; LAN3: Intel i211AT 1.3.6 Industrial Features Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset. The watchdog timer is pro- grammable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels) AIMB-286EF User Manual...
Board weight: 0.365 kg Jumpers and Connectors Connectors on the AIMB-286EF motherboard link it to devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers used to con- figure your system for your application.
TI’s SMBUS Programming for +Vcore/+VCCGT Controller JSMB1 LGA1151 CPU Socket H4 CPU1 CPU FAN Power Connector CPUFAN1 SATA_PWR1/ SATA Power Connector SATA_PWR2 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector ATX12V1 SIM Card Connector SIM1 Buzzer CPU Back Plate CPU0_BACKPLATE1 AIMB-286EF User Manual...
TPM 1.2/2.0 (Option) NCT6776 1 RS-232, 1 x RS-232/422/485, PS/2, WDT, 16-bit GPIO Figure 1.3 AIMB-286EF Board Diagram Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on.
1, 2, and 3. In this case you connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3. A pair of needle-nose pliers may be useful when set- ting jumpers. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
1.8.2 CMOS Clear (JCMOS1) The AIMB-286EF motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2 closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set CMOS1 to 2-3 closed for just a few seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed.
2-3 closed 1.8.7 LVDS/eDP Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1) Table 1.8: LVDS/eDP Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for 5V JLVDS1 (2-4) Jumper position for 3.3V (Default) JLVDS1 (4-6) Jumper position for 12V JLVDS1 (3-4) AIMB-286EF User Manual...
Function Jumper Setting Normal Open Normal Close (Default) 1.8.10 JLVDS_VCON1: LVDS VESA, JEIDA Format Selection Pin Header Table 1.11: JLVDS_VCON1: LVDS VESA, JEIDA Format Selection Pin Header Function Jumper Setting JEIDA mode (HI=+3.3V) VESA mode (Low=0V) (Default) AIMB-286EF User Manual...
System Memory AIMB-286EF has one socket for a 260 pins DDR4 SO-DIMM. This socket uses a 1.2 V unbuffered double data rate synchronous DRAM (DDR SDRAM). DRAM is avail- able in capacities of 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. The socket can be filled in SODIMM of any size, giving a total memory size between 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and up to max 32GB.
LAN + USB Ports (LAN1/2/3, USB12, USB34) The AIMB-286EF provides up to 8 USB ports. There are 4 x USB 3.0 on the rear side and 4 x USB 2.0 pin header on the board. The USB interface complies with the USB specification revision 2.0 that supports transmission rates of up to 480 Mbps, revision...
Serial Ports (COM1~COM2) COM1/2 COM1/2 AIMB-286EF supports two serial ports, COM1 supports RS-232 function, COM2 sup- ports RS-232/422/485 function (RS422/485 support by BOM optional). These ports can connect to serial devices, such as a mouse or a printer, or to a communications network.
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) On board 6-pin wafer box connector, supports one standard PS/2 keyboard, one standard PS/2 mouse. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less. 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-286EF. JFP1 JFP2 2.8.1...
2.8.4 External Speaker (JFP1/SPEAKER) JFP1/SPEAKER is a 4-pin connector for an external speaker. If there is no external speaker, the AIMB-286EF provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 7 & 10 as closed. 2.8.5 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP2/PWR_LED &...
ATX Power Supply Connector (ATX_5VSB1) ATX12V1 ATX_5VSB1 2.10 SATA Signal Connector (SATA1/2/3) SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 AIMB-286EF features a high performance Serial ATA III interface (up to 600 MB/s) which eases hard drive cabling with thin, space-saving cables. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
2.21 Low Pin Count Header (LPC1) 2.22 Case-Open Detect Connector (JCASE1) The SPI flash card pin header may be used to flash BIOS if the AIMB-286EF cannot power on. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
AIMB-286EF setup screens. BIOS Setup The AIMB-286EF Series system has AMI BIOS built in, with a CMOS SETUP utility that allows users to configure required settings or to activate certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS RAM of the motherboard.
System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the <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-286EF User Manual...
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-286EF setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
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CPU Configuration CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization [Enabled] PECI [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] BIST [Disabled] AES [Enabled] Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Disabled] Alias Check Request [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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CPU SMM Enhancement SMM Use Delay Indication [Enabled] SMM Use Block Indication [Enabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.2.2.3 Power & Performance AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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C-state Auto Demotion [C1 and C3] C-state Un-Demotion [C1 and C3] Package C-State Demotion [Disabled] Package C-State Un-Demotion [Disabled] CState Pre-Wake [Enabled] IO MWAIT Redirection [Disabled] Package C-State Limit [C7] Time Unit [1024 ns] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Slow Slew Rate for IA Domain [Fast/2] Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for GT Domain [FALSE] Slow Slew Rate for GT Domain [Fast/2] Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for SA Domain [FALSE] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for VccIn Domain [FALSE] Core/IA VR Settings VR Config Enable [Enabled] PS3 Enable [Enabled] PS4 Enable [Enabled] TDC Enable [Enabled] TDC Time Window [1 ms] TDC Lock [Disabled AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Custom P-State Table AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Power Limit 3 Override [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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RC6 (Render Standby) [Enabled] Maximum GT Frequency [Default Max Frequency] Disable Turbo GT Frequency [Disabled] 3.2.2.4 PCH-FW Configuration AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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ME State [Enabled] Me FW Image Re-Flash [Disabled] Local FW Update [Enabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.2.2.5 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] TPM State [Enabled] Pending Operation [None] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.2.2.6 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resource [Disabled] S3 Video Repost [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.2.2.7 NCT6776 Super I/O Configuration Super I/O Chip NCT6776 Case Open Warning [Disabled] Wake On Ring [Disabled] Watch Dog Timer [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=3F8h; IRQ =4 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 1 Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings: IO=2F8h; IRQ =3 AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Change Setting [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 2. RS485 Auto Flow Control Function [Disabled] Digital I/O Configuration Digital I/O Pin 1 - 16 [Input] 3.2.2.8 NCT6776 HW Monitor AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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ACPI Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] Use this to set the ACPI shutdown temperature threshold. When the system reaches the shutdown temperature, it will be automatically shut down by ACPI OS to protect the system from overheating damage. Console Redirection [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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The item shows you system temperature and fan speed (PWM) information Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings: IO=240h; IRQ =5 Change Setting [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 2 RS-485 Auto Flow Control Function [Disable ] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.2.2.9 S5 RTC Wake Settings Wake System from S5 [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.2.2.10 Serial Port Console Redirection Redirection COM Port [COM1] Resolution [80x24] Redirect After Post [Always Enable] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.2.2.11 Intel TXT Information AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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XHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] USB Transfer Time-Out [20 sec] Device Reset Time-Out [20 sec] Device Power-Up Delay [Auto] JetFlashTranscend 32GB 1100 [Auto] REAR USB PWR OFF Configuration [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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INT USB PWR OFF Configuration [Disabled] 3.2.2.13 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.2.2.14 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] Boot Option Filter [UEFI only] Network [UEFI] Storage [UEFI] Video [UEFI] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
Users can display a Chipset Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Chipset Setup options are described in this section. The Chipset Setup screens are shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] 3.3.1.1 Memory Configuration The item shows you memory specification included RC version, Frequency, size and voltage information etc. Maximum Memory Frequency [ Auto ] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. DVMT Total Gfx Mem [256M] Select DVMT5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. PM Support [Enabled] PAVP [Enabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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LCD Control LVDS Panel Type [Disabled] eDP/LVDS Backlight Signal Control [LINEAR] 3.3.1.3 DMI Configuration AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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DMI Gen3 Eq Phase 2 [Auto] DMI Gen3 Eq Phase 3 Method [Auto] Program Static Phase1 Eq [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [L0Sl1] DMI Extended Sync Control [Disabled] DMI De-emphasis Control [-3.5 dB] DMI IOT [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.3.1.4 PEG Port Configuration AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Disabled: PCIe ASPM will be programmed before OpROM. Program Static Phase1 Eq [Enabled] Always Attempt SW EQ [Disabled] Number of Presets to test [Auto] Allow PERST# GPIO Usage [Enabled] SW EQ Enable VOC [Auto] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Gen3 Root Port Preset Value for each Lane Root Port Preset Value Per lane for Gen3 Equalization AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Gen3 Endpoint Preset Value each Lane Endpoint Preset Value Per lane for Gen3 Equalization. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Gen3 Endpoint Hint Value each Lane Endpoint Hint Value Per lane for Gen3 Equalization. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Enable or disable the LAN3 controller. PCIE Wake [Disabled] Enable or disable PCIE to wake the system from S5. DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] State After G3 [Power Off] This item allows users to select off, on and last state. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Enable or Disable PCI Express clock gating for each port. DMI Link ASPM Control [L0sL1] PCIe-USB Glitch W/A [Disabled] PCIe-USB Glitch W/A for bad USB device(s) connected behind PCIE/PEG Port Override SW EQ Settings [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State : AUTO - BIOS auto configure: DISABLE - Disables ASPM L1 Substates [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] Advanced Errors Reporting [Disabled] PCIE Speed [Auto] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State : AUTO - BIOS auto configure: DISABLE - Disables ASPM L1 Substates [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] Advanced Errors Reporting [Disabled ] PCIE Speed [Auto] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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3.3.2.2 SATA and RST Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Aggressive LPM Support [Enabled] SATA Controller Speed [Default] M.2 B-key slot (SATA) Port 0 [Enabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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DIT0 Configuration [Disabled] Serial ATA Port 1 (SATA) Port 1 [Enabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] SATA Port 1 DevS1p [Disabled] DIT0 Configuration [Disabled] 3.3.2.3 Security Configuration AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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RTC Memory Lock [Enabled] BIOS Lock [Enabled] 3.3.2.4 HD Audio Configuration AIMB-286EF User Manual...
Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Set the Administrator password. User Password Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Set the User Password. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
On or Off power on state for the NumLock Quiet Boot [Disabled] If this option is set to disabled, the BIOS displays normal POST messages. If enabled, an OEM logo is shown instead of POST messages AIMB-286EF User Manual...
1. Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The fol- lowing message appears: Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now? [Ok] [Cancel] 2. Select Ok or cancel. Discard Changes and Reset Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Defaults if the user's computer is experiencing system configuration problems. Select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Save as User Default Save the all current settings as a user default. Restore User Default Restore all settings to user default values. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
Introduction The mission of Advantech Embedded Software Services is to "Enhance quality of life with Advantech platforms and Microsoft® Windows® embedded technology." We enable Windows® Embedded software products on Advantech platforms to more effectively support the embedded computing community. Customers are freed from the hassle of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware suppliers, system integrators, embedded OS distributors) for projects.
ROM BIOS version, or use it to back up current BIOS by copying it from the flash chip to a file on customers’ disk. The BIOS Flash utility also provides a command line version and an API for fast implementation into custom- ized applications. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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The Monitoring is a utility for customer to monitor the sys- tem health, like voltage, CPU and system temperature and fan speed. These items are important to a device. If the critical errors occur and are not solved immediately, per- manent damage may be caused. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
Before You Begin To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility software, read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for the AIMB-286EF are located on the Advantech support website: http://support.advantech.com/Support/. The driv- ers on the support website will guide and link you to the utilities and drivers under a Windows system.
See Chapter 5 for information on installing the CSI util- ity. Download the driver from website on your computer. Navigate to the "AIMB- 286EF_Graphic_Win10(64bit)" folder and click "setup.exe" to complete the installa- tion of the drivers for Windows 10. AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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Introduction The AIMB-286EF has three Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes (Realtek 8111G (LAN1/2) and Intel i211AT (LAN3)) that offer bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminating the bottleneck of network data flow and incorporating Giga- bit Ethernet at 1000 Mbps.
A.1.12HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO2) Signal Pin Definition A.1.13Front HD Analog Audio Interface (FPAUD1) Signal Pin Definition Signal Pin Definition MIC IN L MIC IN R FPAUD_DETECT# LINE OUT R SENSE R1 SENSE LINE OUT L SENSE R2 AIMB-286EF User Manual...
A.1.23PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) Signal Pin Definition KB CLK KB DATA MS CLK MS DATA A.1.24Low Pin Count Header (LPC1) Signal Pin Definition Signal Pin Definition CLK (24MHz) RESET# FRAME# +3.3V SMB_CLK SERIRQ SMB_DATA +5VSB AIMB-286EF User Manual...
DSR# [2] RXD [2] RST# [2] TXD [2] CTS# [2] DTR# [2] RI# [2] A.1.26Power LED and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2) Signal Pin Definition LED Power Keyboard LOCK# A.1.27Case-Open Detect Connector (JCASE1) Signal Pin Definition Case Open AIMB-286EF User Manual...
SYSTEM FAN SPEED SYSTEM FAN PWM A.1.29SYSTEM FAN Power Connector (SYSFAN2) Signal Pin Definition SYSTEM FAN VCC SYSTEM FAN SPEED SYSTEM FAN PWM A.1.30SPI Programming Pin Header (SPI_CN1) Signal Pin Definition Signal Pin Definition +3.3V MISO MOSI AIMB-286EF User Manual...
HOLD# / IO3 +3.3V A.1.32SMBUS Programming for +Vcore/+VCCGT Controller (JSMB1) Signal Pin Definition TPS53655_SMB_CLK TPS53655_SMB_Dio A.1.33LGA1151 CPU Socket H4 (CPU1) A.1.34CPU FAN Power Connector (CPUFAN1) Signal Pin Definition CPU FAN VCC CPU FAN SPEED CPU FAN PWM AIMB-286EF User Manual...
A.1.35LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1) Signal Pin Definition +12V BKL_EN BKL_CTRL A.1.36SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR2) Signal Pin Definition +V12 A.1.37SATA Power Connector(SATA_PWR1) Signal Pin Definition +V12 AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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A.1.38eDP/LVDS Panel Connector (LVDS_EDP1) Signal Pin Definition Signal Pin Definition LVDS_DET# A0N(EDP_CPU_TXN2) A0P(EDP_CPU_TXP2) CLK1N(EDP_CPU_TXN3) CLK2N CLK1P(EDP_CPU_TXP3) CLK2P GND(EDP_CH7511_HPD) ENBKL VCON A.1.39ATX 12V Power Supply Connector (ATX12V1) Signal Pin Definition +12V +12V AIMB-286EF User Manual...
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