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AMI230 AMI231 AMI232 High Performance Fanless System User’s Manual Version 1.0 (April 2020)
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “IBASE”).
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0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by weight (100 ppm). • Lead (Pb) • Mercury (Hg) • Cadmium (Cd) • Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) • Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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You are not suggested to disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 3. 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. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Optional Accessories • Specifications • Product View • Dimensions...
Flat Head Screw (for Wall Mount Kit) • Round Head Screw for 2 memory (if not pre-installed) • Flat Head Screw for 2 SSD (if not pre-installed) • Disk (including drivers and this user manual) AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
1.8 System View – AMI230 Front View Name Name SIM Card Slots LED Indicator for HDD USB Ports RJ45 HDMI DVI-D Port Terminal Block for Antenna holes external Power Button Power Button Mounting Brackets AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Rear View Name Name DC-In Power Connector for 12V or 18V~24V 4x COM Ports input 2x RJ45 port (supports Antenna hole for Wifi/BT 802.3at,PoE+) and 4G/LTE module DisplayPort Wall Mount Brackets Oblique View AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
1.9 System View – AMI231 Front View Name Name SIM Card Slots LED Indicator for HDD USB Ports RJ45 HDMI DVI-D Port Terminal Block for Antenna holes external Power Button Power Button Mounting Brackets AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Name Features IP214 1 x PCIe (x16), 2 x COM (COM5 & COM6), 2 x USB 2.0 IP215 1 x PCI, 2 x COM (COM5 & COM6), 2 x USB 2.0 Oblique View AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Front View Name Name SIM Card Slots RJ45 USB Ports DVI-D Port HDMI Antenna holes Terminal Block for Mounting Brackets external Power Button Power Button Door for Fieldbus Module LED Indicator for HDD AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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1 x PCIe (x16), 2 x COM (COM5 & COM6), 1 x SATA II, 2 x USB 2.0 IP213 1 x PCI, 1 x PCIe (x16), 1 x SATA III, 2 x USB 2.0 Oblique View AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration The information provided in this chapter includes: • Essential installations before you begin • Information and locations of connectors...
I/O cover first and then removing 8 screws as shown below. After installation, secure the intermediate plate and the device bottom cover back. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
1. With the system upside down, loosen the SSD compartment screw. 2. Pull the door and install the SSD onto the bay, and connect related cables. 3. Replace the SSD kit into position and tighten the screw. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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(This is illustrated by the example of AMI231.) 1. Loosen 4 screws, take out the original 2.5” SSD and attach a new one after you disassemble the device bottom cover. 2. Secure the SSD with the 4 screws mentioned above. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Release the single screw to open the SIM card slot door. Insert the SIM into one of the slots and push the card again if you want to remove it. Replace the screw to return the SIM card slot door in place AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
1. Thread and fasten the hex nut and the 2. Apply adhesive around here. washer. Then install the antenna. Info: The diameter of the nut is around 6.35 mm (0.25”-36UNC). AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
1. Attach the mounting brackets to the system and secure them with the supplied 6 screws. 2. Prepare at least 4 screws (M3) to mount the system to the desired wall or location. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Clearing CMOS Data Clearing ME Register PCIe Bifurcation Selection JP4, JP5 Factory Use Only JP2, JP6, JP7, JP8, JP9, J12 ATX/AT Select JP10 RI Power Select JP11, JP12 PCI Express Reversal Selection JP13 AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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JP1: Clearing CMOS Data Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear CMOS JP3: Clearing ME Register Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear ME AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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(default) JP4: Open JP5: Open 2 x PCIe (x8) JP4: Close JP5: Close 1 x PCIe (x8) 2 x PCIe (x4) JP4: Close JP10: ATX/AT Select Function Pin closed Illustration (default) AT Mode AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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JP11, JP12: COM4 & COM3 RS-232 Power Selection (JP11, JP12) Function Pin closed Illustration (default) AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Hardware Configuration JP13: PCI Express Reversal Selection Function Illustration Open (Normal) 1x PCIe(x16) Reversed Close (Reversed AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
PSE LAN (I210IT) CN13,CN14 Audio Connector SATA III Port CN8, CN9 DDR4 SO-DIMM Slot J3, J16 M.2 M2280 Slot M.2 E2230 Slot M.2 B3042 Slot MB230 Motherboard CN11: COM1 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 Ports AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to RXD, Receive data send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator Ground Signal Name RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ Ground Ground Ground AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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DTR, Data terminal ready Ground DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send RI, Ring indicator J10: Digital I/O Connector Signal Name Signal Name Ground OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT0 AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Hardware Configuration CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name Ground Rotation detection +12V Control PCIE2: PCI-E x16 Connector PCIE1: For PCI-E x1, USB2.0, SYS_FAN, SATA, COM TX/RX Signal AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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J15: DC-in Connector (Dinkle_5EHDRM-05P) Signal Name +12V to +24V +12V to +24V Case Ground Power Ground Power Ground J1: iSMART Debug Connector (Factory use only) J2: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only) (2mm) AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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J12: LPC Debug Connector (Factory use only) (2mm) Signal Name Signal Name LPC_AD0 Reset# LPC_AD1 LPC_FRAME# LPC_AD2 +3.3V LPC_AD3 Ground CLK_33MHz Protect Pin J8, J9: SATA Power Connector (1600-4SD) Signal Name Ground Ground +12V AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Ground SW1/ CN7: Power Button (with green LED) / Power Button Connector (Dinkle ECH350RM-02P) Signal Name Power BTN Ground CN2: RJ45 (I210IT) + USB3.1 Gen1 Connector CN3: RJ45 (I219LM) + USB3.1 Gen1 Connector AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
INF files for Plug & Play function for the chipset components. 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Coffeelake Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Coffeelake Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver. 3. In the Welcome, License Agreement and Read File Information screens, click Next. 4. When the driver has been completely installed, restart the computer when prompted. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Coffeelake Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 3. When the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard appears, click Next. 4. When installation is complete, restart the computer when prompted. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
3. When the Welcome and License Agreement screens appear, click Next. 4. Tick the checkbox for Drivers to select the related drivers and click Next. 5. When the Install Wizard has completed the installation, restart the computer when prompted. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Skylake Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) ME 12.x Drivers. 3. In the Welcome, License Agreement and Destination Folder screens, click Next. 4. When the Intel® Management Engine Components have been installed, click Finish. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User 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 • Security 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. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Choose the system default language. System Date Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. System Time Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Enables/Disables M.w WWAN module. WWAN can only be enabled for re-work board. Discrete Bluetooth SerialIo UART0 needs to be enabled to select BT Module module. Advanced Settings Configure ACPI objects for wireless devices AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Temporarily Disabled Mode. AMI BIOS Features When disabled AMT BIOS Features are no longer supported and user is no longer able to access MEBx Setup. Note: This option does not disable Manageability Features in FW. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict to support TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will support both, with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices. If not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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ACPI Sleep State Selects the highest ACPI sleep state for the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Options: Suspend Disabled S3 (Suspend to RAM) AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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For example, if setting up a schedule from Wednesday 5 p.m. to Thursday 2 a.m., configure two schedule slots. But if setting up a schedule from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, configure only a schedule slot. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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BIOS Setup 4.4.7 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. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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These fields are the parameters of the hardware Temperatures / monitoring function feature of the motherboard. The Voltages values are read-only values as monitored by the system and show the PC health status. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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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 AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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4.4.10 CSM Configuration BIOS Setting Description CSM Support Enables / Disables CSM support. Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Network OpROM. Options: Do not launch UEFI, Legacy AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 4.5 Chipset Settings BIOS Setting Description System Agent (SA) System Agent (SA) parameters Configuration PCH-IO Configuration PCH parameters AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration BIOS Setting Description VT-d Checks if VT-d function on MCH is supported. Graphics Configuration Configures the graphics settings. Memory Configuration Displays the memory configuration parameters. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Sets the GTT size as 2 MB, 4 MB, or 8 MB. Aperture Size Select the aperture size. Note: Above 4 GB MMIO BIOS assignment is automatically enabled when selecting 2048 MB aperture. To use this feature, disable CSM support. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Enables / Disables PS_ON ( ) support a new C10 state from the CPU on desktop SKUs that enables a lower power target that will be required by the California Energy Commission (CEC). AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset. Secure Boot Mode Secure Boot mode options: Standard or Custom. In Custom mode, Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authenticatoin. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
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Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) D) EFI_CERT_shaxxx 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image (SHA256) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Selects a Boot mode, Legacy / UEFI. Fixed Boot Order Sets the system boot order. Priorities UEFI Hard Disk Drive Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence BBS Priorities from available UEFI Hard Disk Drives AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Saves the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Restores the user defaults to all the setup options. AMI230 / AMI231 / AMI232 User Manual...
Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • I/O Port Address Map • Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) • Watchdog Timer Configuration...