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IMB-150
User Manual
Version 1.2
Published November 2014
Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 IMB-150 User Manual Version 1.2 Published November 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction ............5 1.1 Package Contents ............5 1.2 Specifications ..............6 1.3 Motherboard Layout ............8 1.4 I/O Panel ................ 10 2 Installation ............11 2.1 Screw Holes ..............11 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........... 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) ....12 2.4 Expansion Slot ...............
  • Page 4 4 Software Support ..........39 4.1 Install Operating System ..........39 4.2 Support CD Information ..........39 4.2.1 Running Support CD ..........39 4.2.2 Drivers Menu ............39 4.2.3 Utilities Menu............39 4.2.4 Contact Information ..........39...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications Form Dimensions Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in) Factor ® Intel Atom Baytrail-M/D Processor Supports Hyper-Threading Technology Core Processor Number System Max Speed (By CPU) Cache Chipset BIOS UEFI Mini-PCIe 1 (Half Size) Expansion mSATA Slot PCIe CFast Card Socket Technology Dual Channel DDR3L 1333 MHz SDRAM Memory Max.
  • Page 7 4 (2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0) Audio 2 (Mic-in, Line-out) Serial 3 (RS232/422/485) PS/2 2 (1 x keyboard, 1 x mouse) 6 (2 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0) LVDS/ Inverter Serial 2 (RS232) SATA 2 x SATA2 (3.0Gb/s) mPCIe Internal Parallel...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (Support DDR3L Only) ME_OVR1 Port 1 Port 2 mSATA_SEL1 VGA1 USB2_4_5 Port 3 mini-PCIe mini-SATA Industrial IMB-150 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 SATA_PWR1 B: USB0 BLT_VOL1 BLT_PWR1 LPT1 CMOS USB 3.0 Battery Top: T: USB1 RJ-45...
  • Page 9 1 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumpers (PWR_COM1, PWR_COM2, PWR_COM3) 2 : ME Override (Security Flash Descriptors) 3 : USB2.0 Connector (USB2_4_5) 4 : Panel Power Selection (LCD_VCC) (PNL_PWR1) 5 : Backlight Power Selection (LCD_BLT_VCC) (BKT_PWR1) 6 : ATX Power Connector 7 : 4-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V) 8 : SATA Power Output Connector 9 : Backlight Volume Control (BLT_VOL1)
  • Page 10: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel PS/2 Mouse Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1) COM Port 1 (COM1)* USB 2.0 Ports (USB_0_1) COM Port 3 (COM3)* VGA Port (VGA1) LAN RJ-45 Port** COM Port 2 (COM2)* LAN RJ-45 Port** PS/2 Keyboard Port Line out (Green) HDMI Port (HDMI1) Microphone (Pink) * This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1~3 ports.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
  • Page 12: Installation Of Memory Modules (So-Dimm)

    2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) IMB-150 motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM slots, which support Dual Channel DDR3L (low voltage). 1. If you install one memory module only, please install it on DDR3_A1. 2. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot;...
  • Page 13 Installing a SO-DIMM (for DDR3_B1) Step 1. Align a SO-DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SO-DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 2. Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the SO-DIMM is properly seated.
  • Page 14: Expansion Slot

    2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe, mini-SATA and PCI Express Slots) There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 mini-SATA slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this mother- board. mini-PCIe slot: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini cards. mini-SATA slot: MINI_SATA1 (mini-SATA slot;...
  • Page 15: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...
  • Page 16 Backlight Power Selection Use this to set up the backlight (LCD_BLT_VCC) power of the LVDS connector and the panel backlight power (5-pin BKT_PWR1) of BLT_PWM1. (see p.8 No. 5) 1-2: LCD_BLT_VCC: +5V 2-3: LCD_BLT_VCC: +12V 4-5: LCD_BLT_VCC: DC_IN Backlight Control Level (CON_LBKLT_CTL) 1-2: +3V Level 2-3: +5V Level (3-pin BLT_PWM1)
  • Page 17: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! SATA2 Connectors These two Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support (SATA2_1, SATA2_2: see p.8, No.
  • Page 18 PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys- tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
  • Page 19 Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the fan cable FAN_SPEED to the fan connector and (3-pin CHA_FAN1) + 12V match the black wire to the (see p.8 No. 13) ground pin. CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and (4-pin CPU_FAN1) match the black wire to the (see p.8 No.
  • Page 20 LVDS Connector Signal Name Signal Name LCD_VCC LCD_VCC (40-pin LVDS1) LDDC_CLK +3.3V (see p.8 No. 30) LVDS_A_DATA0# LDDC_DATA LVDS_A_DATA0 LVDS_A_DATA1 LVDS_A_DATA1# LVDS_A_DATA2# LVDS_A_DATA2 LVDS_A_DATA3 LVDS_A_DATA3# LVDS_A_CLK# LVDS_A_CLK LVDS_B_DATA0 LVDS_B_DATA0# LVDS_B_DATA1# LVDS_B_DATA1 LVDS_B_DATA2 LVDS_B_DATA2# LVDS_B_DATA3# DPLVDD_EN LVDS_B_DATA3 LVDS_B_CLK LVDS_B_CLK# CON_LBKLT_EN LCD_BLT_VCC CON_LBKLT_CTL LCD_BLT_VCC LCD_BLT_VCC...
  • Page 21 SATA Power Output Connector +12V (4-pin SATA_PWR1) (see p.8 No. 8) Chassis Intrusion Headers This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature (2-pin CI1, CI2: see p.8, No. 29) that detects if the chassis cover Signal has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
  • Page 22: Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2>...
  • Page 23: Navigation Keys

    3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description Moves cursor left or right to select Screens Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items <Enter>...
  • Page 24: Advanced Screen

    3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configu- ration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Smart Connect Tech- nology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 25: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Pro- cessors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to en- able power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: ® [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows 8 / 8.1 and want to en- able this function, please set this item to [Enabled].
  • Page 26 Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology.
  • Page 27: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select [Onboard] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express]. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up.
  • Page 28 Deep S5 Mobile platforms support Deep S5 in DC only and desktop platforms sup- port Deep S5 in AC only. The default value is [Disabled].
  • Page 29: Storage Configuration

    3.3.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature. SATA Mode Selection Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk perfor- mance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.
  • Page 30: Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

    3.3.4 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology keeps your e-mail and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode.
  • Page 31: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.5 Super IO Configuration COM1 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM1. Select COM1 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485]. COM2 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM2. Select COM2 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485]. COM3 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM3.
  • Page 32: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to- RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled].
  • Page 33: Usb Configuration

    3.3.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto] and [UEFI Setup Only].
  • Page 34: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU_FAN1 Setting This allows you to set CPU_FAN1’s speed.
  • Page 35: Security Screen

    3.5 Security Screen In this section, you may set, change or clear the supervisor/user password for the system. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the ad- ministrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.
  • Page 36: Boot Screen

    3.6 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config- ure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer’s boot time. There are three con- figuration options: [Disabled], [Fast] and [Ultra Fast].
  • Page 37 Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled]. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable ® unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.
  • Page 38: Exit Screen

    3.7 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...
  • Page 39 Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may con-...

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