IEI Technology IMBA-H420 User Manual

IEI Technology IMBA-H420 User Manual

Atx motherboard supports 14nm lga1200 intel® 10th/ 11 th generation core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, celeron® and pentium® processor, ddr4, triple displays, 2.5 gbe lan, usb 3.2, sata 6gb/s, hd audio and rohs
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IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard
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IMBA-H420
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ATX motherboard supports 14nm LGA1200 Intel® 10
/ 11
Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Celeron® and Pentium®
processor, DDR4, triple displays, 2.5 GbE LAN,
USB 3.2, SATA 6Gb/s, HD Audio and RoHS
User Manual
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Rev. 1.00 – June 8, 2022

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  • Page 1 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard MODEL: IMBA-H420 ATX motherboard supports 14nm LGA1200 Intel® 10 / 11 Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Celeron® and Pentium® processor, DDR4, triple displays, 2.5 GbE LAN, USB 3.2, SATA 6Gb/s, HD Audio and RoHS User Manual Page 1 Rev. 1.00 – June 8, 2022...
  • Page 2 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Revision Date Version Changes June 8, 2022 1.00 Initial release Page 2...
  • Page 3 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PTIONAL TEMS 3 CONNECTORS ......................24 3.1 P ..............25 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 IMBA-H420 Layout ..................25 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............26 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors ............... 27 3.2 I ..............28 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 CPU 12V Power Connector ................28 3.2.2 PCIe Power Connector ..................
  • Page 6 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.10 Fan Connectors (System) ................38 3.2.11 Front Panel Connector ................... 39 3.2.12 Internal Audio Connector ................40 3.2.13 I C Connector ....................41 3.2.14 SMBus Connector ..................42 3.2.15 LAN Link LED Connector ................43 3.2.16 PCI Slots ......................44 3.2.17 PCIE x4 Slot ....................
  • Page 7 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 4.6.2 Clearing CMOS ....................75 4.6.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper ............ 76 4.7 I ............77 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL EVICE ONNECTIONS 4.7.1 SATA Drive Connection ................... 77 4.8 S ..................79 OFTWARE NSTALLATION 4.9 D ....................79...
  • Page 8 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1-1: IMBA-H420 .........................13 Figure 1-2: Connectors ........................15 Figure 1-3: IMBA-H420 Dimensions (mm) ..................16 Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram ....................17 Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................25 Figure 3-2: ATX CPU 12V Power Connector Location ..............28 Figure 3-3: PCIe Power Connector Location ................29...
  • Page 9 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-28: Internal USB 2.0 Connector Locations ..............55 Figure 3-29: VGA Firmware Refresh Connector Location ............56 Figure 3-30: External Peripheral Interface Connector ..............57 Figure 3-31: Audio Connector .....................58 Figure 3-32: PS2, USB 2.0 Connector ..................59 Figure 3-33: HDMI Connector ......................60 Figure 3-34: RJ45 &...
  • Page 10 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard List of Tables Table 1-1: IMBA-H420 Specifications ..................19 Table 2-1: Packing List .........................22 Table 2-2: Optional Items ......................23 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................27 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................27 Table 3-3: ATX CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts ..............28 Table 3-4: PCIe Power Connector Pinouts .................29...
  • Page 11 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Table 3-29: HDMI Connector Pinouts ..................60 Table 3-30: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Pinouts .....................61 Table 3-31: RJ45 Pinouts ......................61 Table 3-32: COM1 Connector Pinouts ..................62 Table 3-33: VGA Connector Pinouts ...................63 Table 3-34: External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector Pinouts............64 Table 4-1: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Settings ...............74...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Chapter Introduction Page 12...
  • Page 13: Ntroduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: IMBA-H420 The IMBA-H420 is an ATX motherboard. It accepts a Socket LGA1200 10th/11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor and supports two 288-pin 2933MHz dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM DIMM modules up to 64 GB. The integrated Intel®...
  • Page 14: Features

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 1.2 Features Some of the IMBA-H420 motherboard features are listed below:  ATX form factor  LGA1200 10th/11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processor supported  Intel® H420E chipset  Two 288-pin 2933MHz dual-channel DDR4 DIMMs support up to 128 GB ...
  • Page 15: Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the IMBA-H420 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 15...
  • Page 16: Dimensions

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 1.4 Dimensions The main dimensions of the IMBA-H420 are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: IMBA-H420 Dimensions (mm) Page 16...
  • Page 17: Data Flow

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 1.5 Data Flow Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram Page 17...
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 1.6 Technical Specifications The IMBA-H420 technical specifications are listed below. 74 7H Specification/Model IMBA-H420 Form Factor LGA1200 10th/11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, CPU Supported Pentium® or Celeron® CPU Intel® H420E Chipset Two 288-pin 2933 MHz dual-channel unbuffered DDR4 Memory SDRAM DIMMs supported (system max.
  • Page 19: Table 1-1: Imba-H420 Specifications

    DDR4 memory) Operating 0º C ~ 60º C Temperature Storage -30º C ~ 70º C Temperature 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) Operating Humidity Physical Specifications Dimensions 244 mm x 305 mm Weight (GW/NW) 1200 g/700 g Table 1-1: IMBA-H420 Specifications Page 19...
  • Page 20: Packing List

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Chapter Packing List Page 20...
  • Page 21: Anti-Static Precautions

    Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the IMBA-H420 is unpacked, please do the following:  Follow the anti-static guidelines above.
  • Page 22: Packing List

    If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the IMBA-H420 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
  • Page 23: Optional Items

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image Dual-port USB cable with bracket (P/N: 19800-003100-100-RS) FLAT CABLE; RS-232/422/485; RS-232 CABLE;2;230mm (P/N: 32205-000702-200-RS) SATA power cable (P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS) RS-232 cable,230mm,P=2.54...
  • Page 24: Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Chapter Connectors Page 24...
  • Page 25: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the peripheral interface connectors. 3.1.1 IMBA-H420 Layout The figures below show all the peripheral interface connectors. Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors Page 25...
  • Page 26: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label 8-pin Molex power ATX CPU 12V power connector CPU12V1 connector PCIe power connector 4-pin connector ATXPWR1 Onboard power button Push button...
  • Page 27: External Interface Panel Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Connector Type Label PCIe x16 slot PCIe x16 slot PCIEX16_1 CHA_DIMM0, DDR4 DIMM sockets 288-pin socket CHB_DIMM0 S_ATA1, S_ATA2, SATA 6Gb/s connectors SATA connector S_ATA3, S_ATA4, COM2, COM3, Serial ports, RS-232 10-pin box header COM4, COM6 Serial ports, RS-232/422/485...
  • Page 28: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the IMBA-H420. 3.2.1 CPU 12V Power Connector CN Label: CPU12V1 CN Type: 8-pin Molex power connector. p=4.2 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-2 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3 This connector provides power to the CPU.
  • Page 29: Pcie Power Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.2 PCIe Power Connector CN Label: ATXPWR1 CN Type: 4-pin connector, p=5.08 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 The additional power connector provides extra +12V and +5V power to the system. Figure 3-3: PCIe Power Connector Location...
  • Page 30: Atx Power Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.3 ATX Power Connector CN Label: ATX1 CN Type: 24-pin connector, p=4.2 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 The ATX power connector connects to an ATX power supply. Figure 3-4: ATX Power Connector Location...
  • Page 31: Battery Connector

    Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. NOTE: It is recommended to attach the RTC battery onto the system chassis in which the IMBA-H420 is installed. Page 31...
  • Page 32: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard CN Label: BAT1 CN Type: 2-pin header CN Location: See Figure 3-5 A system battery is placed in the battery holder. The battery provides power to the system clock to retain the time when power is turned off.
  • Page 33: Figure 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Location Description +VRTC CHASSIS_OPEN Table 3-6: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts Page 33...
  • Page 34: Digital I/O Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.6 Digital I/O Connector CN Label: DIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The Digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices. Figure 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Location...
  • Page 35: Ec Debug Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.7 EC Debug Connector CN Label: DEBUG_SPI1 CN Type: 6-pin header, p=1.25 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The DEBUG_SPI1 connector is used for EC debug (with SPI protocol). Figure 3-8: EC Debug Connector Location...
  • Page 36: Debug Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.8 Debug Connector CN Label: DBG_PORT2 CN Type: 6-pin header, p=2 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 The DBG_PORT2 is used for monitoring the motherboard startup process with debug card . Figure 3-9: Debug Connector Location...
  • Page 37: Fan Connector (Cpu)

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.9 Fan Connector (CPU) CN Label: CPU_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan. Figure 3-10: CPU Fan Connector Location...
  • Page 38: Fan Connectors (System)

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.10 Fan Connectors (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 Each fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan. The SYS_FAN1 provides smart fan function.
  • Page 39: Front Panel Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.11 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 CN Type: 14-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 The front panel connector connects to the indicator LEDs and buttons on the computer's front panel.
  • Page 40: Internal Audio Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.12 Internal Audio Connector CN Label: FRONT-PANEL1 CN Type: 9-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13 This connector connects to speakers, a microphone and an audio input. Figure 3-13: Internal Audio Connector Location PIN NO.
  • Page 41: I 2 C Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.13 I C Connector CN Label: I2C1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 The I C connector is used to connect I C-bus devices to the mainboard.
  • Page 42: Smbus Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.14 SMBus Connector CN Label: SMB1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system management communications. Figure 3-15: SMBus Connector Location...
  • Page 43: Lan Link Led Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.15 LAN Link LED Connector CN Label: JP2, JP3 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-16 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 and Table 3-17 The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to the LAN LED indicators on the chassis to indicate users the link activities of the LAN ports.
  • Page 44: Pci Slots

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.16 PCI Slots CN Label: PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4 CN Type: PCI Slot CN Location: See Figure 3-17 The PCI slot enables a PCI expansion module to be connected to the board. Figure 3-17: PCI Slot Locations...
  • Page 45: Pcie X4 Slot

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.17 PCIE x4 Slot CN Label: PCIEX4_1 CN Type: PCIe x4 slot CN Location: See Figure 3-18 The PCIe x4 expansion card slots are for PCIe x4 expansion cards. Figure 3-18: PCIe x4 Slot Locations Page 45...
  • Page 46: Pcie X16 Slot

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.18 PCIe x16 Slot CN Label: PCIEX16_1 CN Type: PCIe x16 slot CN Location: See Figure 3-19 The PCIe x16 expansion card slots are for PCIe x16 expansion cards. Figure 3-19: PCIe x16 Slot Locations Page 46...
  • Page 47: Onboard Power Button

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.19 Onboard Power Button CN Label: PWR_SW1 CN Type: Push button CN Location: See Figure 3-20 The on-board power button controls system power. PWR_SW1 Figure 3-20: Power Button Location Page 47...
  • Page 48: Ddr4 Dimm Sockets

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.20 DDR4 DIMM Sockets CN Label: CHA_DIMM0, CHB_DIMM0, CN Type: 288-pin socket CN Location: See Figure 3-21 The DIMM slots are for DDR4 DIMM memory modules Figure 3-21: DDR4 DIMM Socket Location Page 48...
  • Page 49: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.21 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4 CN Type: 7-pin SATA connector CN Location: See Figure 3-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives and support up to 6Gb/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 50: Serial Port, Rs-232

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.22 Serial Port, RS-232 CN Label: COM2, COM3, COM4, COM6 CN Type: 10-pin box header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-23 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19 Each of these connectors provides RS-232 connections. Figure 3-23: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location...
  • Page 51: Serial Port, Rs-232/422/485

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.23 Serial Port, RS-232/422/485 CN Label: COM5 CN Type: 10-pin box header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-24 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-20 and Table 3-21 Each of these connectors provides RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communications.
  • Page 52: Flash Spi Rom Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Use the optional RS-232/422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts of the DB-9 connector are listed below. RS-232 Pinouts RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts D-SUB 9PIN MALE MODE 01 D-SUB 9PIN MALE MODE 00 D-SUB 9PIN MALE MODE 10/11 Table 3-21: DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Pinouts 3.2.24 Flash SPI ROM Connector...
  • Page 53: Ec Spi Flash Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Description Description +3.3V SPI_CLK SPI_CS# SPI_SI SPI_SO Table 3-22: Flash SPI ROM Connector Pinouts 3.2.25 EC SPI Flash Connector CN Label: EC_SPI1 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=1.27 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-26 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 The EC SPI flash connector is used to flash the EC SPI ROM.
  • Page 54: Intennal Dp++ Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.26 Intennal DP++ Connector CN Label: CN Type: DisplayPort CN Location: See Figure 3-27 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-24 The DP++ connector connects to a display device with DisplayPort interface. Description Description DPC_OB_LANE0L_P DPC_OB_LANE3L_N DPC_OB_LANE0L_N DPC_CONFIG1 DPC_OB_LANE1L_P...
  • Page 55: Internal Usb 2.0 Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.27 Internal USB 2.0 Connectors CN Label: USB2 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-28 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25 The Internal USB 2.0 connectors connect to USB 2.0 devices. Each pin header provides two USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 56: Vga Firmware Refresh Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.2.28 VGA Firmware Refresh Connector CN Label: J_CRTFW1 CN Type: 3-pin wafer CN Location: See Figure 3-29 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26 Figure 3-29: VGA Firmware Refresh Connector Location Description Description SMB_CLK SMB_DATA Table 3-26: VGA Firmware Refresh Connector Pinouts...
  • Page 57: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel The figure below shows the external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The EPIC panel consists of the following: Figure 3-30: External Peripheral Interface Connector Page 57...
  • Page 58: External Hd Audio Jack

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.3.1 External HD Audio Jack CN Label: AUDIO_CV1 CN Type: Audio jacks CN Location: See Figure 3-31 The audio jacks connect to external audio devices.  Line In port (Light Blue): Connects a CD-ROM, DVD player, or other audio devices.
  • Page 59: External Keyboard/Mouse And Usb 2.0 Combo Connectors

    CN Pinouts: See Table 3-27 and Table 3-28 There are two external USB 2.0 connectors on the IMBA-H420. The USB 2.0 connector can be connected to a USB 2.0/1.1 device. PS2 is located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to a keyboard or a PS2 mouse.
  • Page 60: External Hdmi Combo Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.3.3 External HDMI Combo Connector CN Label: HDMI1 CN Type: HDMI, DisplayPort CN Location: See Figure 3-33 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-29 The HDMI connector can connect to an HDMI device. Description Description HDMI_DATA2-1_L HDMI_DATA2#-1_L HDMI_SCL-1 HDMI_DATA1-1_L...
  • Page 61: External 2.5Gbe Rj-45 And Dual Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Combo Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.3.4 External 2.5GbE RJ-45 and dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Combo Connectors CN Label: LAN2_USB2 CN Type: RJ45, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 CN Location: See Figure 3-34 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-30 and Table 3-31 The USB connectors support USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) connection.
  • Page 62: External Rs-232 And Vga Combo Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-34: RJ45 & USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector 3.3.5 External RS-232 and VGA Combo Connectors CN Label: COM1/VGA1 CN Type: 15-pin VGA and 9-pin COM CN Location: See Figure 3-35 and Figure 3-36 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-32 and Table 3-33 The COM connector (COM1) connects to a serial device that supports RS-232 communication.
  • Page 63: Figure 3-36: Vga Connector

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard The 15-pin VGA connector connects to a monitor that accepts a standard VGA input. NOTE: The user has to connect the VGA connector to the monitor before system booting as the VGA output function is supported via the eDP to VGA converter.
  • Page 64: External Dual Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 3.3.6 External Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors CN Label: LAN1_USB1 CN Type: Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 CN Location: See Figure 3-37 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-34 The USB connectors support USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) connection.
  • Page 65: Installation

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Chapter Installation Page 65...
  • Page 66: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the IMBA-H420. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the IMBA-H420 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 67 This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.  Turn all power to the IMBA-H420 off: When working with the IMBA-H420, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
  • Page 68: Socket Lga1200 Cpu Installation

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 4.3 Socket LGA1200 CPU Installation WARNING: CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly installed.
  • Page 69: Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with compressed air.
  • Page 70: Figure 4-3: Insert The Socket Lga1200 Cpu

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly. See Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3: Insert The Socket LGA1200 CPU Step 8: Close the CPU socket.
  • Page 71: Socket Lga1200 Cooling Kit Installation

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Step 9: Connect the 12 V power to the board. Connect the 12 V power from the Step 0: power supply to the board. 4.4 Socket LGA1200 Cooling Kit Installation WARNING: DO NOT attempt to install a push-pin cooling fan.
  • Page 72: Figure 4-5: Cooling Kit Support Bracket

    Do not overtighten the screws. Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the IMBA-H420. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat blades.Step 0: generating chips and fan...
  • Page 73: Dimm Installation

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 4.5 DIMM Installation To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6: DIMM Installation Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can. See Figure 4-6.
  • Page 74: System Configuration

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 4.6 System Configuration The system configuration is controlled by jumpers, buttons, switches and BIOS options. The system configuration must be performed before installation. 4.6.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting The AT and ATX power mode selection is made through the AT/ATX power mode switch which is shown in Figure 4-7.
  • Page 75: Clearing Cmos

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 4.6.2 Clearing CMOS To reset the BIOS, remove the on-board battery and short the J_CMOS1 switch. The J_CMOS1 switch is shown in Figure 4-8 Figure 4-8: Clear CMOS Jumper Location Description Keep CMOS Setup (Normal Operation) Press button...
  • Page 76: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 4.6.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper The flash descriptor security override jumper (J_FLASH1) allows to enable or disable the ME firmware update. Refer to Table 4-3 and Figure 4-9 for the jumper location and settings. Description Short 1-2...
  • Page 77: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors. 4.7.1 SATA Drive Connection The IMBA-H420 is shipped with two SATA drive cables. To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors.
  • Page 78: Figure 4-11: Sata Power Drive Connection

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection The SATA power cable can be bought from IEI. See Optional Items in Section 2.4. Page 78...
  • Page 79: Software Installation

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard 4.8 Software Installation All the drivers for the IMBA-H420 are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type IMBA-H420 and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 4-12: IEI Resource Download Center 4.9 Driver Download...
  • Page 80 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Step 3: Click the driver file name on the page and you will be prompted with the  following window. You can download the entire ISO file ( ), or click the small  arrow to find an individual driver and click the file name to download (...
  • Page 81: Intel ® Amt Setup Procedure

    4.10 Intel ® AMT Setup Procedure The IMBA-H420 is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT). To enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below. Step 1: Make sure at least one of the memory sockets is installed with a DDR4 DIMM.
  • Page 82: A Regulatory Compliance

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 82...
  • Page 83 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply. FCC WARNING This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 84: B Product Disposal

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Appendix Product Disposal Page 84...
  • Page 85 IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. Outside the European Union–If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
  • Page 86: C Error Beep Code

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Appendix Error Beep Code Page 86...
  • Page 87: Pei Beep Codes

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard C.1 PEI Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Memory not Installed Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed...
  • Page 88: D Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 88...
  • Page 89: Rohs Ii Directive (2015/863/Eu)

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard D.1 RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU) The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU). The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain substances in the product, and is applicable to RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU).
  • Page 90: China Rohs

    IMBA-H420 ATX Motherboard D.2 China RoHS 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签,此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件,像是电池或灯管,这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 壳体 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11364-2014 與 GB/T26572- 2011 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11364-2014 與 GB/T26572-2011 标准规定的限量要求。 Page 90...

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