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  • Page 1 W480EI-IM-A...
  • Page 2 Revised Edition v4 July 2022 Copyright © 2022 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

  • 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-4 2.3.1 CPU installation .............. 2-5 2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ....2-7 System memory ................
  • Page 4 3.3.14 NVMe Configuration ............3-14 3.3.15 Onboard Devices Configuration ........3-14 3.3.16 EZ-Flash ............... 3-15 3.3.17 APM Configuration ............3-15 3.3.18 Watchdog Timer ............3-15 3.3.19 Miscellaneous ............... 3-16 Hardware Monitor menu ............3-16 3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode ............3-16 3.4.2 Smart Fan Function ............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS W480EI-IM-A Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS I/O Shield NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 4 x USB 2.0 ports Rear panel I/O ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x P/S2 keyboard port 1 x P/S2 mouse port 1 x COM port (RS232/422/485) 2 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) W480EI-IM-A...
  • Page 7 1 x AT/ATX mode selection jumper 1 x Chassis Fan header with PWM mode 1 x Chassis Intrusion jumper 1 x Clear CMOS header 4 x COM Port headers (1 x RS232/422/485, 3 x RS232) 2 x COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumpers 1 x CPU Fan header with PWM mode 1 x Disable ME jumper 1 x Display panel VCC power selection jumper...
  • Page 8 Ubuntu, RedHat Enterprise, Fedora Workstation, OpenSUSE CE, FCC Certification Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7” x 6.7” (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. W480EI-IM-A...

  • 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.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    Super PANEL_SW USB_9~12 DP_12 LGA1200 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 210AT LAN2_U32G1_3 PCIE SATA IRST U32G2_C1 M.2(SOCKET3) 128Mb BIOS Intel ® LAN1_U32G2_45 W480E 2280 2260 2242 219LM AUDIO USB_213 ALC887 ALC897 PCIEX16 CLRTC SPDIF_OUT LPC_DEBUG W480EI-IM-A...
  • Page 11 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots CPU and chassis fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-18 Display panel VCC power selection jumper (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 2-10 LVDS/eDP Backlight panel header (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 2-23 Intel LGA1200 CPU socket ® ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-25 COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumpers (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) 2-10...

  • Page 12: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1200 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. W480EI-IM-A...

  • Page 13: Cpu Installation

    2.3.1 CPU installation Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
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  • Page 15: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CAUTION! Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
  • Page 16 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly W480EI-IM-A...

  • Page 17: System Memory

    System memory This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A SO-DIMM_A1* Channel B SO-DIMM_B1* Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1*...

  • Page 18: Jumpers

    Setting Pins 3V (Default) Connector type HEADER 2 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumpers (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) COM1_SEL +12V (Default) COM2_SEL +12V (Default) Setting Pins +12V Ring (Default) Connector type HEADER 2x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T W480EI-IM-A 2-10...
  • Page 19 AT/ATX mode selection jumper (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL ATX mode AT mode (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode AT mode Connector type HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T WDT enable jumper (2-pin WDT_EN) A watchdog timer is an electronic timer that is used to detect and recover from computer malfunctions.
  • Page 20 By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch W480EI-IM-A 2-12...
  • Page 21 Clear CMOS header (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. CLRTC Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 1.25mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 22: Connectors

    DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (USB Type-C). This Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C device. W480EI-IM-A 2-14...
  • Page 23 10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) port. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for a USB 3.2 Gen 1 device. • USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.

  • Page 24: Internal Connectors

    IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ Connector type BOX HD 2x10p, K20, 2.0mm pitch USB 3.2 Gen 1 stick connector (U32G1_6) This Universal Serial Bus (USB) stick connector is for a USB 3.2 Gen 1 device. U32G1_6 W480EI-IM-A 2-16...
  • Page 25 USB 2.0 header (10-1 pin USB213) This connector is for an USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB cable to this connector. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB_213 PIN 1 Connector type Header 2x5p, K9, 2.0mm pitch CAUTION! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector.
  • Page 26 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also enhances network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 Connector type Header 2x7p, K14, 2.0mm pitch W480EI-IM-A 2-18...
  • Page 27 Front panel system panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED PWR_BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET Connector type Header 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch • 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.
  • Page 28 WAFER HD 2x20p, 1.25mm pitch 11. Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T W480EI-IM-A 2-20...
  • Page 29 12. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATTERY) This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery. BATTERY +BAT PIN 1 13. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) NOTES: • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. •...
  • Page 30 Contact your region sales representative for LPC debug header ordering. C header (6-pin I2C) The I C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) connector allows you to connect an I compatible IoT security module. PIN 1 Connector type Header 2x3p, K6, 2.0mm pitch W480EI-IM-A 2-22...
  • Page 31 17. Serial Port headers (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5) These connectors are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM3 COM4 COM5...
  • Page 32 • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS Setup to [Enabled]. W480EI-IM-A 2-24...
  • Page 33 21. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATX12V EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK...
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  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.

  • Page 36: Main Menu

    3.3.1 LVDS Configuration Switch to LVDS Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] All-in-One Chassis Allows you to select All-in-One (AiO) Chassis (if applicable) for simplified AiO configuration. Configuration options: [None] [1920*1080 LVDS1] [1920*1080 LVDS2] [1920*1080 LVDS3] [1600*900 LVDS4] W480EI-IM-A...
  • Page 37 • Be cautious when selecting AiO chassis. Incorrect selection of AiO chassis can cause incorrect operation or potential damage to AiO chassis hardware. • The following items appear only when you set All-in-One Chassis to [None]. EDID Data Source Configuration options: [Pre-Defined] [Flat Panel Display] The following item appears when you set EDID Data Source to [Pre-Defined].

  • Page 38: Pch-Fw Configuration

    Allows you to schedule an operation for security device. Configuration options: [None] [TPM Clear] Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change the state of security device. Platform Hierarchy Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Storage Hierarchy Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Endorsement Hierarchy Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] W480EI-IM-A...

  • Page 39: Cpu Configuration

    TPM 2.0 UEFI Spec Version Allows you to select the TCG2 Spec Version support. Configuration options: [TCG_1_2] [TCG_2] [TCG_1_2] Support the compatible mode for Win8/Win10. [TCG_2] Support new TCG2 protocol and event format for Win10 or later. Physical Presence Spec Version Allows you to select to tell O.S.

  • Page 40: Graphics Configuration

    Internal Graphics Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Keeps IGFX enabled base on the setup options. [Disabled] Disables internal graphics. [Enabled] Enables internal graphics. RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to enable or disable render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] W480EI-IM-A...

  • Page 41: Pci Express Configuration

    3.3.6 PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure PCI Express settings. HYPER_PCIeX16 Configuration options: [PCIe x16 mode] [PCIe x8/x8 mode] [PCIe x8/x4/x4 mode] PCIe x16/x8 Slot Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. PEG 0:1:0 Enable Root Port Allows you to enable or disable the Root Port.

  • Page 42: Amt Configuration

    OEM Flags Settings Allows you to configure OEM Flags. MEBx Selection Screen Allows you to enable MEBx selection screen by pressing 1 to enter ME Configure Screen or pressing 2 to initiate a remote connection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] W480EI-IM-A...

  • Page 43: Csm Configuration

    Network Access must be activated from MEBx Setup for this screen to be dispalyed. Unconfigure ME Allows you to unconfigure ME by resetting the MEBx password to default. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.8 CSM Configuration This item allows you to configure Option ROM execution settings. CSM Support [Disabled] 3.3.9 Super IO Configuration...

  • Page 44: Serial Console Redirection

    [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is odd. [Mark] Parity bit is always 1. [Space] Parity bit is always 0. Mark and Space Parity do not allow for error detection. W480EI-IM-A 3-10...
  • Page 45 Stop Bits Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop”...

  • Page 46: Sata And Rst Configuration

    Allows you to enable PCH to aggressively enter link power state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial ATA Port 1(~3) Port 1(~3) Allows you to enable or disable SATA Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug Allows you to designate this port as Hot Pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] W480EI-IM-A 3-12...

  • Page 47: Network Stack Configuration

    M.2_SATA(M-Key) Allows you to enable or disable SATA Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled]. IPv4 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support.

  • Page 48: Nvme Configuration

    Allows you to launch Intel PXE OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN2 I210 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN2 OPROM Allows you to launch Intel PXE OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] I2C0 Controller Allows you to enable or disable Serial IO Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] W480EI-IM-A 3-14...

  • Page 49: Ez-Flash

    3.3.16 EZ-Flash This item allows you to enter EZ-Flash mode. After you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. 3.3.17 APM Configuration This item allows you to configure APM (Advanced Power Management) settings. ErP Ready Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement.

  • Page 50: Miscellaneous

    Allows you to set the value of Fan Duty/PRM 1(~4) when temperature is T1(~4). CPU Fan Setting Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4). FD/RPM 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of Fan Duty/PRM 1(~4) when temperature is T1(~4). W480EI-IM-A 3-16...

  • Page 51: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. 3.5.1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system.

  • Page 52: Secure Boot

    Allows you to modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authentication. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Append] [Delete] Forbidden Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] W480EI-IM-A 3-18...

  • Page 53: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The items in the Boot menu allow you to change the system boot options. 3.6.1 Boot Configuration CHASSIS INTRUDE Allows you to enable or disable CHASSIS INTRUDE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Allows you to set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

  • Page 54: Exit Menu

    Allows you to restore or load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Allows you to save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Allows you to restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. W480EI-IM-A 3-20...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 56 : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement W480EI-IM-A...
  • Page 57 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
  • Page 58 Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives...

  • Page 59: Service And Support

    Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City 1F ., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., T aipei City 112, T aiwan Authorized Representative ASUS COMPUTER GmbH in Europe Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen...

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