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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”). Disclaimer IBASE reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the products described in this document without prior notice.
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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) IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions or recycle them at a local recycling facility or battery collection point. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 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. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
SATA Power Connector (J13) ..........26 2.5.10 Digital I/O Connector (J17) ........... 26 2.5.11 Front Panel Setting Connector (J18) ........27 2.5.12 COM2 Serial Ports (J19) ............. 28 2.5.13 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) ......29 IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Optional Accessories • Specifications • Block Diagram • Board Pictures • Board Dimensions...
Introduction • IB953 series is a 3.5” disk-size single board computer based on the platform of 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Celeron® processor. It features two DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM sockets with 64GB capacity and interface for two DisplayPort, eDP and 24-bit dual-channel LVDS. Fast connection is provided by two USB 2.0, three USB 3.1, two SATA III,...
12V ~ 24V DC-In (+/- 10%) Requirement Watchdog Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec / min) Timer BIOS AMI BIOS H/W Monitor Dimensions 102.22 x 147.01 mm (4.02” x 5.8”) RoHS Certification CE, FCC Class B IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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• Operation: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F) Temperature • Storage: -20 ~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F) Relative 0 ~ 90 %, non-condensing at 60 °C Humidity All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
General Information Board Pictures Top View Bottom View *The photos above are for reference only. Some minor components may differ. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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I/O View Connector Function COM1 Port USB 3.1 #1, #2 USB 3.1 #3, USB 2.0 #4 LAN Ports DP++ DP++ IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration This section provides information on jumper settings and connectors on the IB953 in order to set up a workable system. On top of that, you will also need to install crucial pieces such as the CPU and the memory before using the product.
Essential Installations 2.1.1 Installing the Memory The IB953 series supports two DDR4 memory sockets. To install the modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: Align the key of the memory module with that on the memory slot and insert the module slantwise.
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. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Clear CMOS Data eDP Power Selection LVDS Power Selection AT/ATX Selection JP5 (For power) LVDS Panel Power / Brightness Selections JP7 (For brightness) 2.4.1 Clear RTC Data (JP1) Function Pin closed Setting Normal (default) Clear RTC IB953 Series User’s Manual...
2.4.2 Clear CMOS Data (JP2) Function Pin closed Setting Normal (default) Clear CMOS 2.4.3 eDP Power Selection (JP4) Function Pin closed Setting 3.3V (default) IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.4.4 LVDS Power Selection (JP5) Function Pin closed Setting 3.3V (default) 2.4.5 AT / ATX Selection (JP6) Function Pin closed Setting Open Close IB953 Series User’s Manual...
DP Connectors CN8, CN9 Audio Connector Audio AMP Connector USB2 #5 #6 LVDS CHB Connector (1st, 2nd) J14, J12 SATA Power Connector Digital I/O Connector Front Panel Setting Connector COM2 Serial Ports CPU Fan Power Connector CPU_FAN1 IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Orientation is not required when making a connection to this header. • Power LED: Pins 7 and 8 This connector connects to the system power LED on control panel. This LED will light when the system turns on. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.13 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) Remarks: PWM only Assignment Ground +12V (1A) Rotation detection Control IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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INF files for Plug & Play function for Intel chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. Insert the drivers disk in the disk drive. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) TigerLake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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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. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next until the installation starts. When Setup is Complete, click Finish to restart the computer for changes to take effect. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Intel(R) TigerLake-U 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. After the installation, restart the computer for changes to take effect. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Insert the drivers disk in the disk drive. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) TigerLake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers.. On the Network Connections screen, click Install Drivers and Software. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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On the Setup Options screen, click the checkbox to select the desired driver(s) for installation. Then click Next to continue. On the Ready to Install the Program screen, click Install to begin the installation. When the Install wizard hascompleted, click Finish. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Intel Management Engine Drivers Installation Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) TigerLake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. Click Intel(R) ME 12.x Drivers. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. Accept the license agreement and click Next. When the Destination Folder screen appears, click Next and the components will be installed. After Intel Management Engine Components have been successfully installed, click Finish. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
® Intel Thunderbolt Drivers Installation Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) TigerLake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. Click Intel(R) Thunderbolt Drivers. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Driver Installation In the next screen, accept the license agreement and click Next. When the drivershave been successfully installed, click Restart. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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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. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch System Date between the data elements. Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch System Time between the data elements. NOTE: Below is the corresponding screen for the IB953EF BIOS IB953 Series User’s Manual...
4.4 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure system features according to your preference. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Seiral IO UART0 needs to be enabled to select BT Discrete Bluetooth Module. Module Default: Disabled Advanced Configure ACPI objects for wireless devices Settings Default: Disabled WWAN Configure WWAN related options. Configuration WWAN Device: enable or disable M.2 WWAN device WWAN Reset Default: Enabled Workaround IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Enables utilization of additional hardware Execution Technology capabilities provided by Intel® Trusted Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle to take effect. NOTE: The selection for Hyper-Threading is available on IB953AF-i7, IB953AF-i5 and IB953EF-i3 only (not on IB953EF-CLE). IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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BIOS Setting Description Allows more than two frequency ranges to be Intel Speedstep supported Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shift Technology Intel Speed Shift support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface Technology to allow for hardware controlled P-states. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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4.4.4 PCH-FW Configuration IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. Device Select Auto will support both with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices if not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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4.4.6 ACPI Settings BIOS Setting Description Enables / Disables the system ability to hibernate Enable Hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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960, 1280 x 1024, 1366 x 768, 1440 x 900, 1600 x 900, 1600 x 1200, 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1200 LVDS Brightness Options: 0(Min), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7(Max) Control IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Sets parameters of serial ports. Serial Ports Enables / Disables the serial port and select an Configuration optimal setting for the Super IO device. Standby Power on This feature is available in IB953EF but not in S5(ERP) IB953AF. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Enables / Disables smart fan control. control These fields are the parameters of the hardware Temperatures / monitoring function feature of the motherboard. The values are read-only values as monitored by Voltages the system and show the PC health status. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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BIOS Setup 4.4.10 AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Max.time the device will take before it properly Device power-up reports itself to the Host Controller. ‘Auto’ uses delay default value: for a Root port it is 100ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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PXE boot wait time the PXE boot. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value Number of times the presence of media will be Media detect count checked. Use either +/- nurmeric keys to set the value. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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4.4.13 NVMe Configuration IB953 Series User’s Manual...
BIOS Setup 4.5 Chipset Settings 4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4.5.1.1. Graphics Configuration: IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Enables / Disables the Serial ATA. SATA Mode Selection Selects IDE or AHCI Mode. Serial ATA Port 0~2 Enables / Disables Serial Port 0 ~ 2. SATA Ports Hot Plug Enables / Disables SATA Ports HotPlug. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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Enables / Disables onboard NIC. Enables / Disables integrated LAN to wake the Wake on LAN Enable system. Power-On after Power Specify what state to to when power is re-applied failure after a power failure (G3 state) IB953 Series User’s Manual...
The mode change requires platform reset. Secure Boot mode options: Standard or Custom. In Custom mode, Secure Boot Policy variables Secure Boot Mode can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation Setup Prompt key. Timeout 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock Selects the keyboard NumLock state. State Quiet Boot Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. FIXED BOOT ORDER Sets the system boot order. Priorities IB953 Series User’s Manual...
Saves the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restores the user defaults to all the setup Restore User Defaults options. Attempts to launch EFI shell application Launch EFI Shell from (Shell.efi) from one of the available filesystem filesystem device devices. IB953 Series User’s Manual...
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