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  • Page 1 MAX-C246A...
  • Page 2 E15700 First Edition July 2019 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2019. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents................. 1-1 Features ..................1-1 Specifications ................1-2 Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard layout ..............2-2 Screw size ..................2-4 2.3.1 Component side .............. 2-4 2.3.2 Solder side ..............2-5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...........
  • Page 4 Contents 3.3.7 AMT Configuration ............3-14 3.3.8 PCH-FW Configuration ..........3-14 3.3.9 Power Management ............3-15 3.3.10 Digital IO Port Configuration ......... 3-15 Chipset menu ................3-16 3.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ......... 3-16 3.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ........... 3-16 Security menu ................3-17 3.5.1 Administrator Password ..........3-17 3.5.2 User Password ..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x Industrial Motherboard 1 x SATA Cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x COM port cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Board size 9.6” x 9.6” (244mm x 244mm) Gross weight 1.76 lb (0.8 Kg) Operating 32~140°F (0~60°C) temperature Storage temperature -40°F ~185°F (-40°C ~85°C) Operating humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Power compliance Certificate CE/FCC (continued on the next page) MAX-C246A...
  • Page 7 DISPLAY Chipset Intel C246 Chipset ® DisplayPort Up to 4096 x 2304 @60Hz, 24bpp / 3840 x 2160 @60Hz, with Digital Audio HDMI Up to 4096 x 2160 @30Hz, 24bpp / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz, with Digital Audio Up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (via IT6516B) 4 x SATA III (6.0Gb/s) ports support RAID 0/1/5/10 Storage 1 x M.2 2280 M-key (SATA3 / PCIe x 4)
  • Page 8 MAX-C246A...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Motherboard Information

    Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    CPU_FAN1 EATX_PWR2 USB31_3456 HDMI_12 1442K 1442K LGA1151 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis LAN1_USB3_78 Intel PHY I219LM CHA_FAN1 LAN2_USB3_910 AUDIO1 MAX-C246A 2280 PCIEX16_1 BUZZER1 Intel I211AT PCIEX1_1 256Mb Intel ® 2230 BIOS Super C246 SPI_1 PCIEX4_1 SATA6G_1...
  • Page 11 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 2-19 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATX_PWR1, 8-pin EATX_PWR2) 2-18 Intel LGA1151 CPU socket ® M.2 M-Key / E-Key slots 2-23 DDR4 DIMM slots 2-10 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1~6) 2-22 BIOS programmable connector (8-pin SPI_1) 2-18 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-14 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 2-21 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2-20 11. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-12 ® 2-15 12. Intel ME Jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 13. AT/ATX mode jumper (3-pin ATX_AT) 2-13 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB13) 2-21 15. COM1 RS422/RS485 terminator (2-pin J1~4) 2-13 16.

  • Page 12: Screw Size

    Screw size 2.3.1 Component side MAX-C246A...

  • Page 13: Solder Side

    2.3.2 Solder side Chapter 2: Motherboard information...

  • Page 14: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel Generation(Coffee Lake-S/Coffee Lake-S Refresh) Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ ® i3, Pentium 14nm, Celeron™, Xeon E-2200/2100, LGA 1151 socket Processor. MAX-C246A MAX-C246A CPU socket LGA1151 IMPORTANT: Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. The manufacturer will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The manufacturer will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu

    2.4.1 Installing the CPU CAUTION! Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA 1151 only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2: Motherboard information...

  • Page 16: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CAUTION! • Clean the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan. • Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink. • We recommend that you use a fan with TDP over 130W when you install an i9-9900k CPU (8C). To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly MAX-C246A...
  • Page 17 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Motherboard information...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.2 V is recommended to protect the ® CPU. MAX-C246A MAX-C246A 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 2.5.1 Installing a DIMM MAX-C246A 2-10...
  • Page 19 To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-11...

  • Page 20: Jumpers

    Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC1 MAX-C246A Normal Clear RTC (Default) MAX-C246A Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. CAUTION! Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! NOTE: If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,...
  • Page 21 Terminator (J1/J2/J3/J4) AT/ATX Mode selection (2-pin ATX_AT) ATX_AT MAX-C246A ATX mode AT mode (Default) MAX-C246A H/W AT/ATX mode selection Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode AT mode NOTE: Jumper setting of ATX_AT should be consistent with the setting of Power Mode in BIOS. Refer to section 3.3.9 Power Management in Chapter 3. Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
  • Page 22 This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS MAX-C246A MAX-C246A Chassis intrusion connector COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V selector (6-pin COM1_V1) COM1_V1 MAX-C246A +12V Ring (Default) MAX-C246A COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection Setting Pins...
  • Page 23 Intel ME Jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) ® This jumper allows you to force the Intel Management Engine (ME) to boot ® from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted. DIS_ME Enabled ME flash security(Default) Enabled ME flash security MAX-C246A Disabled ME flash security MAX-C246A Intel ME flash security selection ® Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-15...

  • Page 24: Connectors

    USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (Blue, Type-A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. NOTES: • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for a faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel 300 series chipset, all USB devices ® connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. HDMI ports. These ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. NOTE: Disable LVDS support when using only the VGA port. Refer to the section on System Agent (SA) Configuration in Chapter 3 for details. LAN1~2 (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. MAX-C246A 2-16...
  • Page 25 LAN port LED indications Speed LED Activity Link ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime).

  • Page 26: Internal Connectors

    Power OK -5 Volts +5 Volts PIN 1 MAX-C246A +5 Volts PSON# -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 MAX-C246A ATX power connectors IMPORTANT: • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 330W. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. BIOS programmable connector (8-pin SPI_1) Use this connector to flash the BIOS ROM.
  • Page 27 CAUTION: Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Audio amplfier connector (4-pin AMP_CON1)  This connector is for an internal stereo amplifier speakers support (2W/4 via WtoB header). AMP_CON1 PIN 1 MAX-C246A MAX-C246A Audio Stereo Output with Amp connector Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-19...
  • Page 28 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR_BTN PIN 1 MAX-C246A HDD_LED RESET MAX-C246A Front panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and turns off when the system is in ACPI-S3/ S4/S5 mode by default. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.
  • Page 29 SATA6G_4 MAX-C246A MAX-C246A Intel SATA 6 Gb/s connectors ® NOTE: When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.3.3 SATA Configuration for details. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1pin USB1112, USB13) These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications. USB1112 USB13 PIN 1 PIN 1 MAX-C246A MAX-C246A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-21...
  • Page 30 PIN 1 COM4 COM2 COM1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 COM5 PIN 1 COM6 MAX-C246A PIN 1 MAX-C246A Serial port (COM) connectors NOTE: • The COM module is purchased separately. • COM1 also supports RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485. See the table below and section 3.3.6 SIO Configuration for details. Signal Signal DCD# (422TXD-/485DATA-) RXD (422TXD+/485DATA+) TXD (422RXD+) DTR# (422RXD-)
  • Page 31 The M.2 M-key socket allows you to install an M.2 (SATA or NVMe) SSD module. The M.2 E-key socket allows you to install an M.2 (WI-FI) module. M2_TYPE_M1 2280 M2_TYPE_E1 MAX-C246A 2230 MAX-C246A M.2(M-key)s NOTES: • The M.2 module is purchased separately. • The M.2 E-key slot supports type 2230 WI-FI devices. • The M.2 M-key slot supports PCIe3.0 x4 and SATA mode design and type 2280 storage devices. 10. Digital I/O connector (10-pin DIO1) This connector includes 8 I/O lines (In/Out programmable). All of the Digital I/O lines are programmable and each I/O pin can be individually programmed to support various devices. DIO1 MAX-C246A PIN 1 MAX-C246A Digitial I/O connector Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-23...

  • Page 32: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS setup BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press <Delete>...

  • Page 33: Bios Menu Screen

    The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 3.2.1 System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. 3.2.2 System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time. MAX-C246A...

  • Page 34: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Case Open Warning [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the case open detecting function.
  • Page 35 HCK tests might not support 1.3. Configuration options: [1.2] [1.3] PH Randomization [Disabled] Allows you to select the PH Randomization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Select [Auto] Allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [Auto] [TPM1.2] [TPM2.0] MAX-C246A...

  • Page 36: Sata Configuration

    3.3.3 SATA Configuration The BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The Serial ATA Ports listed will display Empty if there are no Serial devices connected to the ports. SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

  • Page 37: Hardware Monitor

    The following items appear only when you set Fan Control Mode to [Thermal Cruise Mode]. Target Temperature [50] Input value range: [0~127] Tolerance of Temperature [0] Input value range: [0~7] Fan Out Start-Up Value [127] Input value range: [0~255] MAX-C246A...
  • Page 38 Fan Stop Duty [Down to 0] Selects fan stop duty mode. Configuration options: [Down to 0] [To Fan Out Stop Value] Fan Out Stop Value [100] The Fan Out value decreases to this value if the temperature reaches below the lowest temperature limit. Input value range: [0~255] Fan Out Stop Time [60] Determines the amount of time it takes for the Fan Out value to fall from the stop value to zero.
  • Page 39 Fan Control. Input value range: [0~255] The following items appear only when you set Fan Control Mode to [Thermal Cruise Mode]. Target Temperature [50] Input value range: [0~127] Tolerance of Temperature [0] Input value range: [0~7] MAX-C246A...
  • Page 40 Fan Out Start-Up Value [127] Input value range: [0~255] Fan Stop Duty [To Fan Out Stop Value] Selects fan stop duty mode. Configuration options: [Down to 0] [To Fan Out Stop Value] Fan Out Stop Value [100] The Fan Out value decreases to this value if the temperature reaches below the lowest temperature limit.
  • Page 41 Mode]. PWM/DC Voltage Output [255] Sets the voltage allocated for Fan Control. Input value range: [0~255] The following items appear only when you set Fan Control Mode to [Thermal Cruise Mode]. Target Temperature [50] Input value range: [0~127] MAX-C246A 3-10...
  • Page 42 Tolerance of Temperature [0] Input value range: [0~7] Fan Out Start-Up Value [127] Input value range: [0~255] Fan Stop Duty [Down to 0] Selects fan stop duty mode. Configuration options: [Down to 0] [To Fan Out Stop Value] Fan Out Stop Value [100] The Fan Out value decreases to this value if the temperature reaches below the lowest temperature limit.

  • Page 43: Sio Configuration

    Possible [Use Automatic Settings] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Use Automatic Settings] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=7] Mode [RS-232] Allows you to select the Serial Port mode. Configuration options: [RS-232] [RS-422] [RS-485] MAX-C246A 3-12...
  • Page 44 [*Active*] Serial Port 2 Use this device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable this logical device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Possible [Use Automatic Settings] This item appears only when you set Use this device to [Enabled] and allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Use Automatic Settings] [IO=3E8h;...

  • Page 45: Amt Configuration

    Technology (AMT) feature. 3.3.8 PCH-FW Configuration The items listed in this screen display firmware related information. Firmware Update Configuration Me FW Image Re-Flash [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Me firmware Image Re-Flash function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MAX-C246A 3-14...

  • Page 46: Power Management

    3.3.9 Power Management Power Mode [ATX Type] Select power supply mode. Configuration options: [ATX Type] [AT Type] The following items appear when you set Power Mode to [ATX Type]. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was.

  • Page 47: Chipset Menu

    [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX4_1 Gen Speed [Auto] Configures the speed of PCI Express x4 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX4_2 Gen Speed [Auto] Configures the speed of PCI Express x4 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] MAX-C246A 3-16...

  • Page 48: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. 3.5.1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program.

  • Page 49: Boot Menu

    USB Key] [UEFI Hard Disk] [UEFI USB Hard Disk] [UEFI Network] [UEFI USB Lan] [UEFI CD/DVD] [UEFI USB CD/DVD] [UEFI USB Floppy][ USB Key] [Hard Disk] [USB Hard Disk] [Network] [USB Lan] [CD/DVD] [USB CD/DVD] [USB Floppy][ Disabled] MAX-C246A 3-18...

  • Page 50: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit menu Save Changes and Reset Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Save & Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and reset. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes.
  • Page 51 MAX-C246A 3-20...

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. MAX-C246A...
  • Page 53 印 刷 電 路 板 及 其 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電子組件 外 部 信 號 連 接 頭 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及線材 ○： 表示該有毒有害物質在該部件所有均質材料中的含量均在 SJ/T 11363- 2006 標准規定的限量要求以下。 ×： 表示該有毒有害物質至少在該部件的某一均質材料中的含量超出 SJ/T 11363-2006 標准規定的限量要求，然該部件仍符合歐盟指令 2002/95/ EC 的規范。 備註：此產品所標示之環保使用期限，係指在一般正常使用狀況下。 MAX-C246A...

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