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ASUS IoT
R680EI-IM-A
Mini-ITX, LGA 1700 Socket for 12th /13th /14th Gen. CPU, R680E Chipset, DDR5 2*SO-DIMM
1*PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 slot, DP*3, HDMI, 2*M.2 slot, USB 3.2 Gen2 port *4, USB Type C
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  • Page 1 Manual ASUS IoT R680EI-IM-A Mini-ITX, LGA 1700 Socket for 12th /13th /14th Gen. CPU, R680E Chipset, DDR5 2*SO-DIMM 1*PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 slot, DP*3, HDMI, 2*M.2 slot, USB 3.2 Gen2 port *4, USB Type C The information contained in this document has been carefully researched and is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate.
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  • Page 3 E23545 Revised Edition V6 April 2024 Copyright © 2024 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 4: 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 ....
  • Page 5 3.3.13 Network Stack Configuration ........3-11 3.3.14 USB Configuration ............3-12 3.3.15 NVMe Configuration ............3-12 3.3.16 Onboard Devices Configuration ........3-13 3.3.17 Miscellaneous ............... 3-13 3.3.18 APM Configuration ............3-13 3.3.19 EZ-Flash ............... 3-15 3.3.20 IO Expander Configuration ........... 3-15 3.3.21 Watchdog Timer ............

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS R680EI-IM-A Motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x M.2 screw package 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 7: Specifications

    Specifications Intel socket 1700 for 14 / 13 / 12 Gen Intel Core™ i9/ i7/ ® ® i5/ i3, Pentium , and Celeron processors ® ® Supports up to 65W TDP Chipset Intel R680E Chipset ® 2 x SO-DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR5 4800 MHz, ECC support* Memory * ECC support is available only while using an Intel®...
  • Page 8 4 x COM Port headers (1 x RS232/422/485, 3 x RS232) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 stick socket 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU Fan header with PWM mode 1 x Chassis Fan header with PWM mode 1 x Disable ME jumper...
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  • Page 10: 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 11: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout NOTE: Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1 11 12 17.0cm(6.7in) CPU_FAN LCD_BLKT_PANEL AT_ATX_SEL GPIO_CON SPDIF_OUT CHASSIS CHA_FAN SPEAKER...
  • Page 12 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-18 Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 2-10 LVDS/eDP Backlight panel connector (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 2-22 ATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-24 Intel LGA1700 CPU socket ® Digital Audio header (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-23 Chassis Intrude header (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

  • Page 13: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1700 socket designed for the Intel / 13 / 12 Generation Intel Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, ® ® Pentium , and Celeron processors.

  • Page 14: Cpu Installation

    2.3.1 CPU installation Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
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  • Page 16: 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 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1800 Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
  • Page 17 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly R680EI-IM-A...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    System memory This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR5 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 19: Jumpers

    Jumpers Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL (Default) Setting Pins 3V (Default) Connector type HEADER 2 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) COM2_SEL +12V (Default) COM1_SEL +12V (Default) Setting Pins +12V Ring (Default) Connector type HEADER 2x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T R680EI-IM-A...
  • Page 20 AT/ATX mode selection (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 Disable ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel ME function.
  • Page 21 Chassis Intrude header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 22 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 PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 1.25mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 23: Connectors

    Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Serial port (COM). This port connects a modem or other device that conforms with serial specification.
  • Page 24 Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. port. HDMI™ These ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and are HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

  • Page 25: Internal Connectors

    2.6.2 Internal connectors LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for connecting a monitor switch that can turn off the LCD panel display backlight. PANEL_SW PIN 1 MON_SW# USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (U32G1_6 / U32G1_78) Connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module to any of these connectors for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports.
  • Page 26 USB 2.0 header (10-1 pin USB213) This header is for an USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB cable to this header. This USB header 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 27 CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan headers on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the header. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Connector type...
  • Page 28 Front Panel System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This header 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 header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 29 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1/2/3/4) These ports connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or an optical drive via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP Connector type WAFER HD 7p, 1.27mm pitch LVDS/ePD Signal Connector (40-pin LVDS_ePD) This header is for an LCD monitor that supports Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface or an internal embedded DisplayPort (eDP)
  • Page 30 11. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATTERY) This header is for the lithium CMOS battery. BATTERY PIN 1 12. 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 31 13. M.2 Wi-Fi This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. M.2(WIFI) +3VSB_WIFI +3VSB_WIFI S_USB_PP10_CN S_USB_PN10_CN M.2_BT_PCMCLK S_CNV_RF_RESET_N S_CNV_WR_D1_N M.2_BT_PCMIN S_CNV_WR_D1_P S_XTAL_CLKREQ S_CNV_WR_D0_N S_CNV_WR_D0_P PIN 1 S_CNV_BRI_RSP S_CNV_WR_CLK_N S_CNV_WR_CLK_P S_CNV_RGI_DT S_CNV_RGI_RSP S_CNV_BRI_DT S_WIFI_TXP_C CL_RST# S_WIFI_TXN_C CL_DATA CL_CK S_WIFI_RXP CNVI_GNSS_R S_WIFI_RXN MFUART2_TXD_R MFUART2_RXD_R CK_WIFI_CLKP...
  • Page 32 14. Serial Port headers (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5) These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these headers, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A B C COM3 PIN 1...
  • Page 33 Digital Audio header (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This header is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this header, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT PIN 1 Connector type...
  • Page 34 18. 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 +12 Volts +5 Volts PIN 1 +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK...

  • Page 35: Slot

    Slot PCI Express slot This slot supports a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specification. PCIEX16(G5) R680EI-IM-A 2-26...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

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

  • Page 37: Main Menu

    BIOS menu screen The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Hardware For displaying the system temperatures, fan and power Monitor status, and changing smart fan settings.
  • Page 38 NOTES: • 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] NOTE: The following item appears when you set EDID Data Source to [Pre- Defined].

  • Page 39: Pch-Fw Configuration

    3.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure Management Engine Technology parameters. TPM Device Selection Allows you to select TPM device. [PTT] Enables PTT in SkuMgr. [dTPM] Disables PTT in SkuMgr. NOTE: When PTT is disabled, all data saved on it will be lost. 3.3.3 Trusted Computing Security Device Support...

  • Page 40: Cpu Configuration

    PH Randomization Allows you to enable or disables Platform Hierarchy randomization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: Do not enable this question in production platforms. This is for development testing. OVERRIDE ChangePlatformAuth ELINK for production platforms supports TXT. 3.3.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects.

  • Page 41: Graphics Configuration

    cores enter C-state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Limit 1 Override Allows you to enable or disable Power Limit 1 Override. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NOTE: The following item appears only when you set Power Limit 1 Override to [Enabled]. Power Limit 1 Allows you to configure Power Limit 1 value in milliwatts.

  • Page 42: Pci Express Configuration

    Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation Enables or disables system ability to Hibernate (0S/S4 Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

  • Page 43: Super Io Configuration

    Unconfigure ME Allows you to unconfigure ME by resetting the MEBx password to default. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] End Of Post Message Allows you to enable or disable End of Post message sent to ME. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Send in DXE] Secure Erase Configuration Secure Erase mode Allows you to change Secure Erase module behavior.

  • Page 44: Serial Console Redirection

    [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 4 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 5 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 5 (COME). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 45: Flow Control

    [None] Disables parity check. [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even. [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.

  • Page 46: Sata Configuration

    Resolution This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirect After POST Configuration options: [Always Enable] [BootLoader] [Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for Legacy OS. [BootLoader] Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to Legacy OS.

  • Page 47: Usb Configuration

    This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: 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. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will be unavailable.

  • Page 48: Nvme Configuration

    3.3.15 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration menu displays the NVMe controller and drive information of the devices connected and allows you to configure NVMe device options settings. 3.3.16 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Allows you to control detection of the HD-Audio device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device unconditionally.

  • Page 49: Apm Configuration

    3.3.18 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. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss Allows you to select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.

  • Page 50: Ez-Flash

    Wake up hour Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-23 for hour. For example, enter 3 for 3:00 am and 15 for 3:00 pm. Wake up minute Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-59 for minute. Wake up second Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-59 for second.

  • Page 51: Watchdog Timer

    3.3.21 Watchdog Timer Watchdog Support Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following items appear when you set Watchdog Support to [Enable]. Watchdog Count mode Allows you to select Watchdog Timer I count mode. Configuration options: [Second Mode] [Minute Mode] Watchdog Timer Allows you to set the Watchdog Timer I Time-out value.

  • Page 52: User Password

    administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2.

  • Page 53: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] Key Management Allows you to modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authentication. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Update] Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] Forbidden Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] Boot menu The items in the Boot menu allow you to change the system boot options.

  • Page 54: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The items in the Exit menu allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Save Changes and Exit Allows you to exit the system setup program after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Allows you to exit the system setup program without saving the changes you made.

  • 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: Class B Ite

    Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 57: Asus Recycling/Takeback Services

    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 https://esg.asus.com/Compliance.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
  • Page 58 Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la: related 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., Taipei City 112 Authorized Representative ASUS COMPUTER GmbH in Europe Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen Country Germany Authorized Representative ASUSTEK (UK) LIMITED in United Kingdom Address...
  • Page 60 Our company network supports you worldwide with offices in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. For more information please contact: Headquarters Germany FORTEC Elektronik AG Augsburger Str. 2b 82110 Germering Phone: +49 89 894450-0 E-Mail: info@fortecag.de Internet: www.fortecag.de Fortec Group Members Austria FORTEC Integrated GmbH Office Vienna...

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