Intel pentium j6425 & celeron j6413 & celeron n6211 & atom x6413e mini-itx hdmi/dp/lvds or edp, 6 x com, and dual lan, 8 x usb, 1 x m.2 b key, 1 x m.2 e key, and pcie x1 (4 pages)
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User Manual AIMB-218 AIMB-218 Intel® Pentium J6425 & Celeron J6413 & Celeron N6211 & Atom x6413E Mini-ITX HDMI/DP/LVDS (or eDP), 6 COM, and Dual LAN, 8 USB, 1 M.2 B key and 1 M.2 E key, PCIe x1...
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The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2021 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to improve 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 prior written permission from Advantech Co., Ltd.
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Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-war- ranty repairs, users will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, ser- vice time, and freight.
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Initial Inspection Before installing the motherboard, please ensure that the following items are included in your shipment: 1x AIMB-218 Intel® Pentium J6425 & Celeron J6413 & Celeron N6211 & Atom x6413E Mini-ITX motherboard 1 x SATA HDD cable 1 x SATA power cable ...
Introduction The AIMB-218 with Intel Pentium J6425, Celeron J6413, Celeron N6211, and Atom x6413E processor is designed for industrial applications that require enhanced com- puting performance and power management capabilities. The motherboard features an onboard Intel® Pentium™ J6425 quad-core 1.8 GHz and Celeron J6413 quad- core 1.8 GHz and Celeron N6211 dual-core 1.2 GHz and Atom x6413E quad-core 1.5 GHz with DDR4 3200 MHz up to 32GB.
1.3.3 Input/Output PCI bus: One PCIe x1 slot, one M.2 2242/3042/2280 (B Key) and one M.2 2230 (E sky) socket Serial ports: Six serial ports; COM1 support 5V/12V selection; COM2 support RS-232/422/485, set by Jumper; COM3~COM6 support RS-232 (COM3~6 BOM option) USB port: Supports three USB 3.2 Gen2 port with a transmission rates of up to ...
Jumpers and Connectors Connectors on the AIMB-218 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard disk drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers used to configure your system for your application. The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers.
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Table 1.1: Connector / Header List Buzzer Power LED Pin Header JFP2 eDP/LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector INV1 SATA Power Connector SATA_PWR1 SYSTEM FAN Power Connector SYSFAN1 DDR4 SO-DIMM Socket DIMMA1 DDR4 SO-DIMM Socket DIMMB1 MPS’s I2C/SMBUS Programming for +VCCIN Controller JSMB1 eDP/LVDS Panel Connector LVDS_EDP1...
Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from the chassis when working with the hardware. Do not connect devices while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
1.8.2 CMOS Mode Selection (JCMOS1) The AIMB-218 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. To reset the CMOS data, Put jumper to Pins 2 & 3 as closed for a few seconds. This procedure resets the CMOS to its default settings. Table 1.3: CMOS Mode Selection (JCMOS1) Function Jumper Setting...
1.8.4 eDP/LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1) Table 1.5: eDP/LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for +3.3V (Default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V 1.8.5 PSON1: ATX and AT Mode Selector Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX and AT Mode Selector Function Jumper Setting ATX Mode (Default)
System reset input# SIO Warning Beep output SP1 Buzzer Beep input 1.8.7 Case Open Pin Header Selection (JCASEOP_SW1) Table 1.8: Case Open Pin Header Selection (JCASEOP_SW1) Function Jumper Settings (Default) Signal Pin Definition Normal Open Advantech define Normal Close AIMB-218 User Manual...
Table 1.11: COM1 5V/12V/RI# selection (JSETCOM1_V1) Function Jumper Settings Jumper position for RI# (Default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V Signal Pin Definition Signal Pin Definition RI# [1] Advantech define Advantech define +12V Advantech define AIMB-218 User Manual...
Introduction Most of the device connectors can be accessed from the top of the board during installation in the chassis. If the system is installed with several cards or the chassis is packed, partial removal of the card may be necessary to make all connections. DC input DC-Jack Connector (DCIN1) &...
USB Connector (USB12/USB34/USB56/USB78) AIMB-218 provides up to three USB 3.2 Gen2 and five USB 2.0 ports. (USB12/ USB34/USB56/USB78. Four USB are located on the rear side, and four USB 2.0 are located internally. The USB interface complies with the USB specification revision 2.0 that supports transmission rates of up to 480 Mbps, revision 3.2 Gen2 that supports transmission rates of up to 10 Gbps, and is also fuse protected.
Front HD Analog Audio Interface (FPAUD1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front-panel audio I/O module that supports. HD audio. This connector is attached using the front panel audio I/O module cable. HD Analog Audio Interface Line-Out (AUDIO1) AIMB-218 User Manual...
2.12 NGFF M.2 B-Key connector for 2242/2280/3042 module (M2B1) 2.13 SATA Signal Connector (SATA1) & SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1) AIMB-218 User Manual...
2.14 Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM6) AIMB-218 supports six serial ports. COM2 is RS-232/422/485 and COM1/3/4/5/6 are RS-232. COM1 also supports 5 V/12 V according to jumper selection. Users can employ JSETCOM2 to select between the RS-232/422/485 modes for COM2. Such ports can be connected to serial devices, such as a mouse or printer, or to a commu- nications network.
2.24 ATX Power supply (5VSB) connector (ATX_5VSB1) 2.25 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1) Several external switches are provided for monitoring and controlling the AIMB-218. 2.25.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/PWR_SW) For computer cases equipped with ATX power supply, users should connect the Power On/Off button on the computer case to (JFP1 + JFP2/PWR_SW) for conve- nient Power On/Off functionality.
2.25.2 Reset (JFP1/RESET) Many computer cases offer the convenience of a specific reset button. Connect the wire for the reset button. 2.25.3 HDD LED (JFP1/HDDLED) An LED can be linked to the connector (JFP2/HDDLED) to indicate when the HDD is active.
AIMB-218 setup screens. BIOS Setup The AIMB-218 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. When the power is turned off, the battery on the board supplies the necessary power to pre- serve the CMOS RAM.
3.2.1 Main Menu Press <Del> to enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured.
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-218 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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3.2.2.1 Trusted Computing To enable/disable TPM 2.0 set up in BIOS. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a secure key generator and key cache management component, enables protected storage of encryption keys and authentication credentials for enhanced security capabilities. Security Device Support [Disable] ...
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3.2.2.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration. Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State [Auto] ...
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3.2.2.3 PCH Configuration Firmware update Configuration ME FW Image Re-Flash [Disabled] AIMB-218 User Manual...
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3.2.2.4 NCT6126D Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip [NCT6126D] AIMB-218 User Manual...
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Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings: IO=3F8h; IRQ =4 Change Settings [Auto] Select an optimal setting for serial port 1. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings: IO=2F8h; IRQ =3 Change Setting [Auto] Select an optimal setting for serial port 2. Device Mode [RS232] AIMB-218 User Manual...
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Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings: IO=3F8h; IRQ =5 Change Setting [Auto] Select an optimal setting for serial port 2. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings: IO=2E8h; IRQ =7 Change Setting [Auto] Select an optimal setting for serial port 4. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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Serial Port 5 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings: IO=220h; IRQ =10 Change Setting [Auto] Select an optimal setting for serial port 5. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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Serial Port 6 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings: IO=228h; IRQ =11 Change Setting [Auto] Select an optimal setting for serial port 6. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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Digital I/O Configuration Digital I/O Pin 1 - 8 [Input] AIMB-218 User Manual...
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3.2.2.5 NCT6126D HW Monitor CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] Use this to set the CPU warning temperature threshold. When the system reaches the warning temperature, the speaker will beep. 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.
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Smart Fan Mode Configuration SYSFAN Mode [SMART FAN IV Mode] The item shows you system temperature and fan speed (PWM) information. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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3.2.2.6 S5 RTC Wake Settings The item allows you enable or disable system wake up on alarm event. Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled] Note! When enabled, system will wake up on the specified time. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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3.2.2.7 Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection [Disabled] Enable or disable the console redirection feature. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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3.2.2.8 Network Stack Configuration [Disabled] Network Stack [Disabled] When network stack [enable], item must enable: LANx PXE OpROM Note! [enable]. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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3.2.2.9 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enables support for legacy USB. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] USB hardware delays and time-outs ...
Chipset Configuration Setting Select the chipset tab from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Chipset Setup screen. Users can select any item in the left frame of the screen, such as PCI express Con- figuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. Users can display a Chipset Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
3.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Disable or enable VT-d function on MCH. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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3.3.1.1 Memory Configuration The item shows you memory specification included RC version, Frequency, size and voltage information etc. Max TOLUD [Dynamic] Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automat- ically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Fast Boot [Enabled] ...
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3.3.1.2 Graphics Configuration Skip Scanning of External Gfx Card [disabled] Primary Display [Auto] Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Internal Graphics [Auto] Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options. GTT size [8MB] ...
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LCD Control LVDS Panel Type [Disabled] Panel Scaling [Auto] Panel Color Depth [18 Bit] AIMB-218 User Manual...
3.3.2 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration Details of PCI Express items. (See 3.3.2.1.) Security Configuration Details of BIOS security items. (See 3.3.2.3.) LAN 1controller [Enabled] Enable or disable the LAN 1 controller. LAN 2 controller [Enabled] Enable or disable the LAN 2 controller.
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3.3.2.1 PCI Express Configuration PCH PCI Express Clock Gating [Platform-POR] Enable or Disable PCI Express clock gating for each port. AIMB-218 User Manual...
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LAN1 Controller LAN1 Controller [Enabled] Controls the LAN1 controller Root Port. ASPM Support [Auto] Sets the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State: AUTO - BIOS. auto configure: DISABLE - Disables ASPM. L1 Substates PCI Express L1 Substates settings [L1.1 & L1.2] ...
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LAN2 Controller LAN2 Controller [Enabled] Controls the LAN2 controller Root Port. ASPM Support [Auto] Sets the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State: AUTO - BIOS. auto configure: DISABLE - Disables ASPM. L1 Substates PCI Express L1 Substates settings [L1.1 & L1.2] ...
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M.2 B-key slot PCIE x1/M.2 B-Key slot [Enabled] Controls the PCIE x1/M.2 B-Key Root Port. ASPM [Auto] Sets the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State: AUTO - BIOS. auto configure: DISABLE - Disables ASPM. L1 Substates PCI Express L1 Substates settings [L1.1 &...
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M.2 E-key slot M.2 E-Key slot [Enabled] Controls the M.2 E-Key Root Port. ASPM [Auto] Sets the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State: AUTO - BIOS. auto configure: DISABLE - Disables ASPM. L1 Substates PCI Express L1 Substates settings [L1.1 &...
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3.3.2.2 SATA and RST Configuration AIMB-218 User Manual...
Security Setting Administrator Password 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.
Boot Setting Setup Prompt Timeout Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup acti- vation key. Bootup NumLock State [On] On or Off power on state for the NumLock. Quiet Boot [Disabled] ...
Save & Exit Configuration Save Changes and Exit When users have completed system configuration, select this option to save changes, exit BIOS setup menu and reboot the computer to take effect all sys- tem configuration parameters. (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.
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(1) Select Reset Discarding Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The following message appears: Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now? [Ok] [Cancel] (2) Select Ok to discard changes and reset. Discard Changes Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Restore Default ...
Introduction The mission of Advantech Embedded Software Services is to “enhance users’ quality of life with Advantech platforms and Microsoft® Windows® embedded technology”. We equip Advantech platforms with Windows® embedded software products to more effectively support the embedded computing community. This eliminates the hassle of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware suppliers, system integrators, and embed- ded OS distributors) for specific projects.
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Backlight The Backlight API allows developers to control the backlight (screen) in embedded devices. 4.2.1.3 Monitor Watchdog A watchdog timer is a device that performs a specific opera- tion after a specified period of time when a malfunction occurs and the system cannot recover on its own. A watch- dog timer can be programmed to perform a warm booting (system restart) after a certain number of seconds.
4.2.2 Software Utility BIOS Flash The BIOS Flash utility allows customers to update the flash ROM BIOS version, or backup the current BIOS by copying the configuration from the flash chip to a file on the users’ disk. The BIOS Flash utility also features a com- mand line version and API for rapid implementation in cus- tomized applications.
Before installing the enhanced display drivers and utility software, please read the instructions provided in this chapter carefully. The drivers for AIMB-218 are provided on Advantech support website: http://support.advantech.com/Support/. This driver will guide and link users to the utilities and drivers required for Microsoft Windows- based systems.
Introduction To benefit from the Intel® Pentium J6425, Celeron J6413, Celeron N6211, Atom x6413E integrated graphics controller, users must install the graphics driver. Windows 10 Note! Before installing this driver, ensure the CSI utility is installed on the sys- tem. See Chapter 5 for information regarding installing the CSI utility. Download the driver from website on your computer.
Introduction The AIMB-218 system features dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes (Realtek RTL8111H (LAN1) and Realtek RTL8111H (LAN2)) that offer a bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminating bottlenecks in the flow of network data by incorporating Gigabit Ethernet at 1000 Mbps. Features Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps transceiver ...
HD Analog Audio Interface Line-Out (AUDIO1) Signal Pin Definition LINE-Out A.10 HD Digital Audio Interface (SPDIF1) Signal Pin Definition SPDIF OUT A.11 Audio Amplifier Output Connector (AMP1) Signal Pin Definition SPK_R+ SPK_R- SPK_L- SPK_L+ AIMB-218 User Manual...
A.23 8-bit General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1) Signal Pin Definition Signal Pin Definition GPIO0 GPIO4 GPIO1 GPIO5 GPIO2 GPIO6 GPIO3 GPIO7 +V5_DUAL A.24 Case-Open Detect Connector (JCASE1) Signal Pin Definition Case Open A.25 COM 2 Port (COM12) Signal Pin Definition Signal Pin Definition DCD# [1] DSR# [1]...
A.26 Power LED Pin Header (JFP2) Signal Pin Definition SIO_SUSLED_R SIO_SUSLED A.27 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1) Signal Pin Definition +12V BKL_EN BKL_CTRL A.28 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1) Signal Pin Definition +V12 AIMB-218 User Manual...
A.29 SYSTEM FAN Power Connector (SYSFAN1) Signal Pin Definition SYSTEM FAN VCC SYSTEM FAN SPEED SYSTEM FAN PWM A.30 MPS’s I2C/SMBUS Programming for +VCCIN Controller (JSMB1) Signal Pin Definition TPS53655_SMB_CLK TPS53655_SMB_DIO AIMB-218 User Manual...