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AMI240 AMI242 High-Performance Fanless System User’s Manual Version 1.0 (April 2024)
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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”).
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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) AMI240 / AMI242 User Manual...
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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the device in any way. Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty. AMI240 / AMI242 User Manual...
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Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 3. 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. AMI240 / AMI242 User Manual...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: Features Packing List Optional Accessories Specifications Product View Dimensions...
1.1 Introduction The AMI240 system offers a fanless design for powerful performance and robust connectivity, integrating the IBASE MBE240 board with support for 14th/13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 Desktop Processors for seamless multitasking in demanding applications. It features dual SIM slots for WWAN redundancy across 5G/4G/LTE, four Ethernet ports including two 2.5GbE and two PoE+ for...
Terminal Block for DC-In Power Adaptor (5 pins) Terminal Block for Remote Power Button (2 pins) Wall Mount Kit Flat Head Screw (for Wall Mount Kit) Flat Head Screw for 2 SSD (if not pre-installed) AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 1.5 Specifications – AMI240 / AMI242 AMI240 series Fanless Box System supporting Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 desktop CPU (35W), with 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM (Max. 64GB), 1x SATA 2.5” storage device, w/o power adaptor Product AMI242 series Fanless Box System supporting Intel Core Name i9/i7/i5/i3 desktop CPU (35W), with 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM (Max.
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5%~90% @ 45°C (non-condensing) Operating: 3Grms / 5~500Hz Vibration Operating: 20G / 11ms Shock Non-operating: 40G / 11ms CE *follow EN55032* Certification FCC Class-A / LVD All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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1x PCI, 1 x PCIe (x16), 1x SATA III, 2x USB 2.0 IP214 1x PCIe (x16), 2x COM (COM5 & COM6), 2x USB 2.0 IP215 1x PCI, 2x COM (COM5 & COM6), 2x USB 2.0 All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
1.6 System View – AMI240 Front View Name Name Power Button and SIM Card Slots LED Indicator for HDD USB Ports RJ45 HDMI Antenna holes Terminal Block for Mounting Brackets external Power Button AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Hardware Configuration Rear View Name Name DC-In Power Connector 4x COM Ports for 24V input 2x RJ45 port (supports Antenna hole for WiFi/BT 802.3at, PoE+) and 4G/LTE module DisplayPort Mounting Brackets AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 1.7 System View – AMI242 Front View Name Name SIM Card Slots RJ45 USB Ports Reserved HDMI Antenna holes Terminal Block for Mounting Brackets external Power Button Power Button & LED Indicator for HDD AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Rear View Name Name DC-In Power Connector COM5/COM6 (reserved) for 24V input 2x RJ45 port (supports USB ports (reserved) 802.3at,PoE+) DisplayPort Expansion Slots (reserved) 4x COM Ports Moiunting Brackets Antenna hole for WiFi/BT and 4G/LTE module AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration The information provided in this chapter includes: Essential installations Information and locations of connectors...
Release the 10 screws to This illustration below shows how to remove the device bottom cover. remove/install the M.2 module. Three (3) screws have to be unscrewed to remove the plate securing the M.2 module. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Insert the module slantwise and gently push the module straight down until it touches the bottom of the slot, at which point the slot's clips should snap closed, securing the module in place. To remove the module, press the clips outwards with both hands. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
2. Pull the cover away to remove or install the SSD onto the bay. Unlike accessing the memory slot, there is no need to remove any storage kit for this process. 3. After the SSD removal/installation, securely tighten the compartment cover screw without over-tightening. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Release the single screw to open the SIM card slot door. Insert the SIM into one of the slots and push the card again if you want to remove it. Replace the screw to return the SIM card slot door in place AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
I/O cover to prevent the extension cable from falling if it becomes loose. 1. Thread and fasten the hex nut and the 2. Apply adhesive around here. washer. Then install the antenna. Info: The diameter of the nut is around 6.35 mm (0.25”-36UNC). AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Ensure the mounting hardware and wall structure are adequate for the total load. Wall mount installation instructions: This is illustrated below using AMI240. 1. Attach the mounting brackets to the system and secure them with the supplied 6 screws.
These will be used to secure the bracket over the M.2 SSD, ensuring the thermal pads are properly positioned between the SSD and the bracket for optimal heat transfer, as shown in the picture below. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.1.7 AMI242 Series Disassembly / Installations The above illustration shows all the screws that need to be unscrewed in order to remove the cover. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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The above illustration shows all the screws that need to be unscrewed in order to expose the parts of the lower compartment. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Hardware Configuration The above illustration shows all the screws that need to be unscrewed in order to remove the SSD storage device. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.4.2 JP4: Clear ME Contents Function Pin closed Illustration Normal Clear ME 2.4.3 JP5: Clear CMOS Data Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear CMOS AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
2.5.3 J5: Audio Connector Assignment Assignment LINE OUT_L LINE OUT_R LINE OUT_Sense Ground LINE_L LINE_R LINE_Sense Ground MIC IN_L MIC IN_R MIC_Sense Ground 2.5.4 J6: SPI Flash Connector Note: J6 is for factory use only. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
2.5.11 J14: Digital I/O Connector Note: DF11-10S-PA66H HRS Compatible Mating DF11-10DS-2C Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Ground +5V(0.5A) OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT0 2.5.12 J15: DC-in Connector Signal Name Power Ground Case Ground +24V +24V AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.13 J16: DC-in Connector (Dinkle 5EHDRM-05P) Signal Name +24V +24V Case Ground Power Ground Power Ground 2.5.14 LED1 : HDD LED AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.23 CN6: Power Button Connector (Dinkle ECH350RM-02P) Signal Name Power BTN Ground 2.5.24 CN8, CN7: SATA III Connectors AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
CN9: COM3 & COM4 RS-232 Ports Signal Name Signal Name DCD, Data carrier detect DSR, Data set ready RXD, Receive data RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator Ground AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator Ground COM1/COM2 RS-232/422/485 are jumperless, configurable in BIOS. Signal Name RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ Ground Ground Ground AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Plug & Play functionality. 1. Run the drivers disk. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) AlderLake-S/RaptorLake-S Chipset Drivers, and Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility on the right pane. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Next to continue. 3. Accept the License Agreement and click Accept. 4. On the Readme File Information screen, click Install. 5. When the driver has been completely installed, click Finish to complete the setup process. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
1. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) AlderLake-S/ RaptorLake-S Chipset Drivers, and Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver on the right pane. 2. When the Intel Graphics Driver Installer screen appears, click Begin installation. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Click Start to start installing the new graphics driver. 5. The next screen will indicate that the new graphics driver is being installed. When the message “Installation complete!” appears, restart your system in order to apply the driver changes. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Chipset Drivers, and Realtek High Definition Audio Driver on the right pane. 2. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next to install the driver. 3. When the audio driver has been successfully, click Finish to restart the computer. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
3.5 LAN Drivers Installation 1. Click LAN Card on the left pane and then Intel PRO LAN Network Drivers on the right pane. 2. Click Intel Drivers and Software. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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4. On the Setup Options screen, select the program features you want installed. Then click Next to continue. 5. On the Ready to Install the Program screen, click Install to begin the installation. 6. When the Install wizard Completed screen appears, click Finish. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
3. Accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next. 4. On the next screen, click Next to install to the default folder. 5. Click Finish when the necessary components have been successfully installed. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
2. When the Welcome screen to the Intel® Serial IO appears, click Next. 3. Accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 4. On the Readme File Information and Confirmation screens, click Next. 5. Click Finish when the Completion screen appears. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Choose the system default language. Sets the date. System Date Use the <Tab> key to switch between the date elements. Set the time. System Time Use the <Tab> key to switch between the time elements. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Manager Intel WWAN (modem) and Intel WLAN (WiFi/BT). This should be enabled only if both WWAN and WLAN solutions are based on Intel components. Preboot BLE This will be used to enable Preboot Bluetooth function. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Enable or Disable Hyper-Threading Technology. Threading Legacy Game When enable, pressing the scroll lock key will toggle the Compatibility Efficient-cores between being parked with scroll lock LED is on Mode and un-parked when LED is off. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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AMI BIOS Features When disabled AMT BIOS Features are no longer supported and user is no longer able to access MEBx Setup. Note: This option does not disable Manageability Features in FW. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict to support TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will support both, with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices. If not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some operating systems. Selects the highest ACPI sleep state for the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Options: ACPI Sleep State Suspend Disabled S3 (Suspend to RAM) AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Description Serial Port Sets parameters of Serial Ports. Configuration Enables / Disables the serial port and select an optimal setting for the Super IO device. Power Failure Options: Always on, Always off AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Options: Disabled / 50°C / 60°C / 70°C / 80°C These fields are the parameters of the hardware monitoring Temperatures / function feature of the motherboard. The values are read-only Voltages values as monitored by the system and show the PC health status. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Host Controller. Device power-up Auto uses default value for a Root port it is 100ms. But for delay a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. Options: Auto / Manual AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset. Secure Boot Mode Secure Boot mode options: Standard or Custom. In Custom mode, Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authenticatoin. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
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Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) D) EFI_CERT_shaxxx 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image (SHA256) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Boot mode select Selects a Boot mode, Legacy / UEFI. Fixed Boot Order Sets the system boot order. Priorities UEFI Hard Disk Drive Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence BBS Priorities from available UEFI Hard Disk Drives AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Restores / Loads defaults values for all the Restore Defaults setup options. Save as User Defaults Saves the changes done so far as user defaults. Restores the user defaults to all the setup Restore User Defaults options. AMI240 / AMI242 User’s Manual...
Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. I/O Port Address Map Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Watchdog Timer Configuration...
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