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Atx motherboard supports amd sp6 epyc™ cpu, six ddr5 rdimm, m.2 m key, pcie gen5/gen4 x16, pcie gen4 x8, eight sata 6gb/s, displayport, usb 3.2 gen 1, 2.5gbe lan, tpm, and rohs
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IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard
MODEL:
IMBAX-SP6
ATX Motherboard Supports AMD SP6 EPYC™ CPU,
Six DDR5 RDIMM, M.2 M Key, PCIe Gen5/Gen4 x16,
PCIe Gen4 x8, Eight SATA 6Gb/s, DisplayPort,
USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2.5GbE LAN, TPM, and RoHS
User Manual
Page i
Rev. 1.00 – July 26, 2024

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  • Page 1 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard MODEL: IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Supports AMD SP6 EPYC™ CPU, Six DDR5 RDIMM, M.2 M Key, PCIe Gen5/Gen4 x16, PCIe Gen4 x8, Eight SATA 6Gb/s, DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2.5GbE LAN, TPM, and RoHS User Manual Page i...
  • Page 2 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Revision Date Version Changes July 26, 2024 1.00 Initial release Page ii...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    IMBAX-SP6 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: Manual Conventions

    IMBAX-SP6 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

    ......................11 ACKING 3 CONNECTORS ......................12 3.1 P ..............13 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 IMBAX-SP6 Layout ..................13 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............14 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors ............... 16 3.2 I ..............16 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 ATX Power Connector ..................16 3.2.2 BMC JTAG Connector ..................
  • Page 6 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.12 Fan Connectors (System) ................29 3.2.13 Front Panel Connector .................. 30 3.2.14 LAN LED Connectors ..................31 3.2.15 PCI Express x16 Slots ..................32 3.2.16 PCI Express x8 Slots ..................33 3.2.17 PCIe Power Connector .................. 34 3.2.18 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector ................
  • Page 7 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.1 I ......................63 NTRODUCTION 5.1.1 Starting Setup ....................63 5.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 64 5.1.2.1 Keyboard Navigation ................64 5.1.2.2 Touch Navigation ..................65 5.1.3 Getting Help ..................... 66 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes ..........66 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar ....................
  • Page 8 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard B PRODUCT DISPOSAL .................... 101 C BIOS OPTIONS ......................103 D WATCHDOG TIMER ....................106 E ERROR BEEP CODE ....................109 E.1 PEI B ..................... 110 ODES E.2 DXE B ....................110 ODES F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ............111 F.1 R...
  • Page 9 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1-1: IMBAX-SP6 ........................2 Figure 1-2: Connectors ........................4 Figure 1-3: Dimensions (mm) ......................5 Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram ...................... 6 Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................13 Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Location ................17 Figure 3-3: BMC JTAG Connector Location ................18...
  • Page 10 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-27: External Peripheral Interface Connectors ............43 Figure 3-28: DisplayPort Connector Location ................45 Figure 3-29: RJ-45 Serial Port Pinouts ..................47 Figure 3-30: IPMI LAN Connector ....................47 Figure 4-1: DIMM Installation .......................52 Figure 4-2: Removing the M.2 Module Retention Screw ............53 Figure 4-3: Inserting the M.2 Module into the Slot at an Angle..........53...
  • Page 11 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard List of Tables Table 1-1: IMBAX-SP6 Specifications ................... 8 Table 2-1: Packing List .........................11 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................15 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................16 Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts..................17 Table 3-4: BMC JTAG Connector Pinouts ..................18 Table 3-5: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts ..............19...
  • Page 12 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Table 3-30: DisplayPort Connector Pinouts ................45 Table 3-31: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port Pinouts ..................46 Table 3-32: Serial Port Pinouts ....................46 Table 3-33: IPMI LAN Connector Pinouts ...................47 Table 4-1: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Settings ...............55 Table 4-2: Clear BIOS Jumper Settings ..................56 Table 4-3: BIOS Options and Configured USB Ports ..............57...
  • Page 13 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main (1/5) .......................67 BIOS Menu 2: Main (2/5) .......................67 BIOS Menu 3: Advanced ......................69 BIOS Menu 4: Trusted Computing ....................70 BIOS Menu 5: AMD CBS ......................71 BIOS Menu 6: AMD CBS – System Settings ................71 BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration..................76...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 16: Ntroduction

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: IMBAX-SP6 The IMBAX-SP6 is an ATX motherboard. It accepts a Socket SP6 AMD EPCY™ processor with 8 to 64 cores, and supports six 288-pin 4800 MHz DDR5 RDIMMs up to 576 GB. ®...

  • Page 17: Features

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 1.2 Features Some of the IMBAX-SP6 motherboard features are listed below:  ATX form factor  Socket SP6 AMD EPCY™ processor supporting 8 to 64 cores  Six 288-pin 4800 MHz DDR5 ECC RDIMM slots, up to 576 GB ...

  • Page 18: Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the IMBAX-SP6 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 4...

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 1.4 Dimensions The main dimensions of the IMBAX-SP6 are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: Dimensions (mm) Page 5...

  • Page 20: Data Flow

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 1.5 Data Flow Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram Page 6...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 1.6 Technical Specifications The IMBAX-SP6 technical specifications are listed below. 747H Specification/Model IMBAX-SP6 Form Factor Socket SP6 AMD EPCY™ processor, 8 to 64 cores CPU Supported Six 288-pin 4800 MHz DDR5 ECC RDIMM slots (system max. Memory...

  • Page 22: Table 1-1: Imbax-Sp6 Specifications

    4800MHz DDR5 memory) Operating 0ºC ~ 60ºC Temperature -30ºC ~ 70ºC Storage Temperature 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) Operating Humidity CE/FCC compliant Safety & EMC Physical Specifications 244 mm x 305 mm Dimensions Weight (Net) 900 g Table 1-1: IMBAX-SP6 Specifications Page 8...

  • Page 23: Packing List

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Chapter Packing List Page 9...

  • Page 24: 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 IMBAX-SP6 is unpacked, please do the following:  Follow the anti-static guidelines above. ...

  • Page 25: 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 IMBAX-SP6 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.

  • Page 26: Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Chapter Connectors Page 12...

  • Page 27: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the peripheral interface connectors. 3.1.1 IMBAX-SP6 Layout The figure below shows all the peripheral interface connectors. Figure 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors Page 13...

  • Page 28: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label ATX power connector 24-pin connector PWR1 BMC JTAG connector 8-pn header J_BMC2 Chassis intrusion connector 2-pin wafer J_CS1 CPU debug connectors...

  • Page 29: Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Connector Type Label PCIEX16-1, PCIe x16 slots PCIe x16 slot PCIEX16-2, PCIEX16-3 PCIEX8-1, PCIe x8 slots PCIe x8 slot PCIEX8-2, PCIEX8-3 PCIe power connector 8-pin connector PCIE_PWR1 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA 6Gb/s drive connectors 7-pin SATA connector...

  • Page 30: External Interface Panel Connectors

    IPMILAN-USB1 1 combo DisplayPort connector DisplayPort Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the IMBAX-SP6. 3.2.1 ATX Power Connector CN Label: PWR1 CN Type: 24-pin connector, p=4.2 mm CN Location:...

  • Page 31: Figure 3-2: Atx Power Connector Location

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Location Description Description +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PS_ON Power good 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts Page 17...

  • Page 32: Bmc Jtag Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.2 BMC JTAG Connector CN Label: J_BMC2 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 The BMC JTAG connector can be used for BMC debug. Figure 3-3: BMC JTAG Connector Location...

  • Page 33: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.3 Chassis Intrusion Connector CN Label: J_CS1 2-pin wafer, p=2.0 mm CN Type: CN Location: Figure 3-4 787H CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 The chassis intrusion connector is for a chassis intrusion detection sensor or switch that detects if a chassis component is removed or replaced.

  • Page 34: Cpu Debug Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.4 CPU Debug Connectors CN Label: HDT1, HDT2, HDT3 20-pin header, p=1.27 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6 Use these connectors for AMD CPU debug. Figure 3-5: CPU Debug Connector Locations...

  • Page 35: Table 3-7: Cpu Debug Connector Pinouts (Hdt2)

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Description Description +1.8V HDT_TCK HDT_TMS G_CONN_HDT_TDOI HDT_TDO HDT_TRST_L XTRIG_L<6> XTRIG_L<7> XTRIG_L<5> HDT_DBREQ_L P-HDT_CONN_TESTEN +1.8V Table 3-7: CPU Debug Connector Pinouts (HDT2) Description Description +1.8V HDT_TCK HDT_TMS HDT_TDO HDT_TDI HDT_TRST_L XTRIG_L<6> XTRIG_L<7> XTRIG_L<5> HDT_DBREQ_L G-HDT_CONN_TESTEN +1.8V Table 3-8: CPU Debug Connector Pinouts (HDT3)

  • Page 36: Cpu Power Connector (1)

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.5 CPU Power Connector (1) CN Label: PWR2 8-pin Molex power connector, p=4.2 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 This connector provides power to the CPU. Figure 3-6: CPU Power Connector Pinout Location...

  • Page 37: Cpu Power Connector (2)

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.6 CPU Power Connector (2) CN Label: PWR3 4-pin Molex power connector, p=4.2 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 This connector provides power to the CPU. Figure 3-7: CPU Power Connector Pinout Location...

  • Page 38: Cpld Firmware Programming Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.7 CPLD Firmware Programming Connector CN Label: J_CPLD1 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 Use this connector for CPLD firmware programming. Figure 3-8: CPLD Firmware Programming Connector Location Description +3.3V_CPLD...

  • Page 39: Cpld Debug Connector And Switch

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.8 CPLD Debug Connector and Switch CN Label: JP4, SW1 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm & 4-position DIP switch CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 & Table 3-13 The connector and the DIP switch are for CPLD debug.

  • Page 40: Ddr5 Rdimm Sockets

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.9 DDR5 RDIMM Sockets CN Label: RDIMM_A1, RDIMM_B1, RDIMM_D1, RDIMM_E1, RDIMM_F1, RDIMM_H1 288-pin DIMM socket CN Type: CN Location: Figure 3-10 791H The DIMM sockets are for DDR5 RDIMM memory modules. Figure 3-10: DDR5 RDIMM Socket Locations...

  • Page 41: Debug 80/81 Port

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.10 Debug 80/81 Port CN Label: DBG_PORT2 6-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 The debug connector is used for system debug. Figure 3-11: Debug 80/81 Port Location...

  • Page 42: Fan Connector (Cpu)

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.11 Fan Connector (CPU) CN Label: CPU_FAN1 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan. Figure 3-12: CPU Fan Connector Location...

  • Page 43: Fan Connectors (System)

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.12 Fan Connectors (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 Each fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan. Figure 3-13: System Fan Connector Locations...

  • Page 44: Front Panel Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.13 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 14-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-17 The front panel connector connects to the indicator LEDs and buttons on the computer's front panel.

  • Page 45: Lan Led Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.14 LAN LED Connectors CN Label: LED_LAN1, LED_LAN2, LED_LAN3, LED_LAN4 2-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: Figure 3-15 787H CN Pinouts: Table 3-18 788H The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to the LAN LED indicators on the chassis to indicate users the link activities of the two LAN ports.

  • Page 46: Pci Express X16 Slots

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.15 PCI Express x16 Slots CN Label: PCIEX16-1, PCIEX16-2, PCIEX16-3 PCIe x16 slot CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-16 The PCIe x16 expansion card slots are for PCIe x16 expansion cards. The PCIEX16-1 slot provides PCIe Gen5 x16 signal while the PCIEX16-2 and the PCIEX16-3 slots provide PCIe Gen4 x16 signal.

  • Page 47: Pci Express X8 Slots

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.16 PCI Express x8 Slots CN Label: PCIEX8-1, PCIEX8-2, PCIEX8-3 PCIe x8 slot CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-17 The PCIe x8 expansion card slots are for PCIe Gen4 x8 expansion cards. Figure 3-17: PCIe x8 Slot Location...

  • Page 48: Pcie Power Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.17 PCIe Power Connector CN Label: PCIE_PWR1 8-pin connector, p=4.20 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-18 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19 The PCIe power connector provides +12V power for PCIe cards. Figure 3-18: PCIe Power Connector Location...

  • Page 49: Sata 6Gb/S Drive Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.18 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector CN Label: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6, SATA7, SATA8 7-pin SATA drive connector CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-19 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-20 The SATA drive connectors can be connected to SATA drives and support up to 6Gb/s data transfer rate.

  • Page 50: Smbus Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.19 SMBus Connector CN Label: I2C1 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-20 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-21 The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system management communications. Figure 3-20: SMBus Connector Location...

  • Page 51: Smbus Ec Fw Programming Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.20 SMBus EC FW Programming Connector CN Label: EC_FLASH1 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-21 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22 The connector is for EC firmware programming. Figure 3-21: SMBus EC FW Programming Connector Location...

  • Page 52: Smbus Power Fw Programming Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.21 SMBus Power FW Programming Connector CN Label: PWR_SMB1 3-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 The connector is for power firmware programming. Figure 3-22: SMBus Power FW Programming Connector Location...

  • Page 53: Spi Flash Connector, Bios

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.22 SPI Flash Connector, BIOS CN Label: J_SPI1 6-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-23 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-24 The SPI flash connector is used to flash the BIOS SPI ROM. Figure 3-23: SPI Flash Connector Location...

  • Page 54: Spi Flash Connector, Ec

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.23 SPI Flash Connector, EC CN Label: J_BMC1 6-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-24 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25 The SPI flash connector is used to flash the BMC firmware. Figure 3-24: SPI BMC Flash Connector Location...

  • Page 55: Tpm Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.24 TPM Connector CN Label: TPM1 20-pin header, p=1.27 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-25 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26 The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) connector secures the system on bootup. Figure 3-25: TPM Connector Pinout Location...

  • Page 56: Usb 2.0 Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.2.25 USB 2.0 Connector CN Label: USB2_CN1 8-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-26 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-27 The USB 2.0 connector connects to USB 2.0 devices. Each pin header provides two USB 2.0 ports.

  • Page 57: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    IMBAX-SP6 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 3-27: External Peripheral Interface Connectors Page 43...

  • Page 58: Gbe Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.3.1 2.5GbE Connectors CN Label: LAN1, LAN2 RJ-45 CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-27 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-28 A 100/1000/2500 Mb/s connection can be made to a Local Area Network. Description Description MDIA0+ MDIA2- MDIA0-...

  • Page 59: Displayport Connector

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.3.2 DisplayPort Connector CN Label: DisplayPort CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-27 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-29 The DisplayPort connector supports DisplayPort devices. Description Description DATA_0P DATA_3N DATA_0N CONFIG1 DATA_1P CONFIG2 AUX_P DATA_1N DATA_2P AUX_N DP_HPD...

  • Page 60: And Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 3.3.3 RS-232 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors CN Label: COM1_USB1 CN Type: RJ-45 & USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A combo CN Location: See Figure 3-27 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-30 and Table 3-31 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) connectors can be connected to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.

  • Page 61: Ipmi Lan And Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Figure 3-29: RJ-45 Serial Port Pinouts 3.3.4 IPMI LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors CN Label: IPMILAN-USB1 CN Type: RJ-45 & USB 3.2 Gen 1 combo CN Location: See Figure 3-27 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-32 and Table 3-30 The RJ-45 connector of the IPMILAN_USB1 connector supports IPMI function.

  • Page 62: Installation

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Chapter Installation Page 48...

  • Page 63: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the IMBAX-SP6. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the IMBAX-SP6 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 64 Turn all power to the IMBAX-SP6 off:  When working with the IMBAX-SP6, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system. Before and during the installation of the IMBAX-SP6, DO NOT: Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board.

  • Page 65: Socket Sp6 Cpu Installation

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 4.3 Socket SP6 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 66: Figure 4-1: Dimm Installation

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1: DIMM Installation Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can. See Figure 4-1.

  • Page 67: Module Installation

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 4.5 M.2 Module Installation To install an M.2 module, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the M.2 module slot. See Chapter 3. Step 2: Remove the on-board retention screw as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2: Removing the M.2 Module Retention Screw Step 3: Line up the notch on the module with the notch on the slot.

  • Page 68: Figure 4-4: Securing The M.2 Module

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Step 4: Secure the M.2 module with an M2*3 retention screw (Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4: Securing the M.2 Module NOTE: For M.2 2242 modules, remove the pre-installed standoff from the M.2 2280 screw hole and install it in the designated M.2 2242 hole.

  • Page 69: System Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 4.6 System Configuration The system configuration should 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 4-5.

  • Page 70: Clear Cmos

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 4.6.2 Clear CMOS To reset the BIOS, short the jumper for 3 seconds or more, then remove the jumper clip. Setting Description Short 1-2 Keep current BIOS setup Short 2-3 Clear BIOS Table 4-2: Clear BIOS Jumper Settings The location of the clear CMOS button (J_CMOS1) is shown in Figure 4-6.

  • Page 71: Usb Power Selection

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 4.6.3 USB Power Selection The USB power selection is made through the BIOS menu in “Chipset  PCH-IO Configuration”. Use the USB Power SW1 and the USB Power SW2 BIOS options to configure the correspondent USB ports (see Table 4-3) and refer to Table 4-4 to select the USB power source.

  • Page 72: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors. 4.7.1 SATA Drive Connection The IMBAX-SP6 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 73: Driver Installation

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Figure 4-8: SATA Power Drive Connection 4.8 Driver Installation All the drivers for the IMBAX-SP6 are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type IMBAX-SP6 and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation.

  • Page 74: Driver Download

    4.8.1 Driver Download To download drivers from IEI Resource Download Center, follow the steps below. Step 1: Go to https://download.ieiworld.com. Type IMBAX-SP6 and press Enter. Step 2: All product-related software, utilities, and documentation will be listed. You can choose Driver to filter the result.
  • Page 75 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard NOTE: To install software from the downloaded ISO image file in Windows 8, 8.1 or 10, double-click the ISO file to mount it as a virtual drive to view its content. On Windows 7 system, an additional tool (such as Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel from Microsoft) is needed to mount the file.

  • Page 76: Bios

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Chapter BIOS Page 62...

  • Page 77: Introduction

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. NOTE: Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 78: Using Setup

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.1.2 Using Setup The BIOS Setup menu can be navigated by using a keyboard or a touchscreen. 5.1.2.1 Keyboard Navigation For keyboard navigation, use the navigation keys shown in Table 5-1. Function Up arrow Move to previous item...

  • Page 79: Touch Navigation

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.1.2.2 Touch Navigation For touchscreen navigation, use the on-screen navigation keys shown below. On-screen Button Function Previous Values Load the last value you set. Optimized Defaults Load the factory default values in order to achieve the best performance.

  • Page 80: Getting Help

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window, press the key. 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS defaults.

  • Page 81: Main

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 2) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Menu 1: Main (1/5) BIOS Menu 2: Main (2/5)
  • Page 82 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  BIOS Information The BIOS Information lists a brief summary of the BIOS. The fields in BIOS Information cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:  BIOS Vendor: Installed BIOS vendor  Core Version: Current BIOS version ...

  • Page 83: Advanced

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.3 Advanced Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 3) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices through the following sub-menus: WARNING! Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with the hardware.

  • Page 84: Trusted Computing

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.3.1 Trusted Computing Use the Trusted Computing menu (BIOS Menu 4) to configure settings related to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM). BIOS Menu 4: Trusted Computing  Security Device Support [Disable] Use the Security Device Support option to enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 85: Amd Cbs

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.3.2 AMD CBS Use the AMD CBS menu (BIOS Menu 5) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU settings. BIOS Menu 5: AMD CBS BIOS Menu 6: AMD CBS – System Settings Page 71...
  • Page 86 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  L1 Stream HW Prefetcher [Enabled] Use the L1 Stream HW Prefetcher option to enable or disable L1 Stream HW Prefetcher.  Disabled Disables L1 Stream HW Prefetcher.  Enables L1 Stream HW Prefetcher. Enabled EFAULT ...
  • Page 87 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  SMT Control [Enabled] Use the SMT Control option to enable or disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a power cycle is needed after selecting the “Enable” option. Warning: S3 is Not Supported on system where SMT is disabled.
  • Page 88 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  NUMA Nodes Per Socket [Auto] Use the NUMA Nodes Per Socket BIOS option to specify the number of desired NUMA nodes per socket. Zero will attempt to interleave the two sockets together. Configuration options are listed below: ...
  • Page 89 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  APBDIS [0] The APBDIS is an option disabling CPU power state switching, which forces the CPU to run at its highest performance state.  Disables APBDIS (CPU dynamically adjusts its EFAULT power state (P-states))  Enables APBDIS (forces the CPU to constantly run at its highest performance state) ...

  • Page 90: Super Io Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  ACPI CST C2 Latency [800] Enter a decimal number (unit: microseconds). Large C2 latency values will reduce the number of C2 transitions and reduce C2 residency. Fewer transitions can help when performance is sensitive to the latency of C2 entry and exit. Higher residency can improve performance by allowing higher frequency boost and reduce idle core power.

  • Page 91: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  Case Open Detection [Disable] Use the Case Open Detection option to enable or disable Case Open Detection function.  Disabled Disables Case Open Detection function. EFAULT  Enables Case Open Detection function, and Enabled always assert beep and hang up during post if open status is set.

  • Page 92: It5571 H/W Monitor

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  Device Settings The Device Settings option shows the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.  IO=3F8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt address is IRQ4 IRQ=4 5.3.4 IT5571 H/W Monitor...

  • Page 93: System Temperature

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard System Temperature System Temperature 2  Fan Speeds: CPU_Fan1 speed SYS_Fan1 speed SYS_Fan2 speed  Voltages: CPU_CORE +12V +5VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB CPU_CORE2 Page 79...

  • Page 94: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Use the Smart Fan Mode Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 10) to configure the CPU/system fan start/off temperature and control mode. BIOS Menu 10: Smart Fan Mode Configuration (1/2) Page 80...
  • Page 95 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard BIOS Menu 11: Smart Fan Mode Configuration (2/2)  CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan Control [Auto Mode] Use the CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan Control option to configure the CPU Smart Fan.  Manual Mode The fan spins at the speed set in Manual Mode settings.

  • Page 96: Serial Port Console Redirection

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  Auto mode fan start/off temperature Use the + or – key to change the Auto mode fan start/off temperature value. Enter a decimal number between 1 and 100.  Auto mode fan start PWM Use the + or – key to change the Auto mode fan start PWM value. Enter a decimal number between 1 and 100.

  • Page 97: Console Redirection Settings

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  Console Redirection [Disabled] Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function.  Disabled Disabled the console redirection function EFAULT  Enabled Enabled the console redirection function The Console Redirection Settings submenu will be available when the Console Redirection option is enabled.
  • Page 98 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  Terminal Type [ANSI] Use the Terminal Type option to specify the remote terminal type.  VT100 The target terminal type is VT100  VT100Plus The target terminal type is VT100+  VT-UTF8 The target terminal type is VT-UTF8 ...

  • Page 99: Cpu Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  The parity bit is 0 if the number of ones in the data bits is odd.  Mark The parity bit is always 1. This option does not allow for error detection.  Space The parity bit is always 0. T This option does not allow for error detection.
  • Page 100 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  SVM Mode [Enabled] Use the SVM Mode option to enable or disable CPU virtualization.  Disabled Disable CPU virtualization  Enabled Enable CPU virtualization EFAULT  Node 0 Information [Enabled] Enter the Node 0 Information submenu to view memory information related to Node 0.

  • Page 101: Network Stack Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.3.7 Network Stack Configuration The Network Stack Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 15) configures network stack settings. BIOS Menu 15: Network Stack Configuration  Network Stack [Disabled] Use the Network Stack option to enable or disable UEFI network stack.

  • Page 102: Bios Menu 16: Nvme Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard BIOS Menu 16: NVMe Configuration Page 88...

  • Page 103: Sata Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.3.9 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 17) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. BIOS Menu 17: SATA Configuration Page 89...

  • Page 104: Chipset

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 18) to access the PCH IO and System Agent (SA) configuration menus. WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 105: South Bridge

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.4.1 South Bridge Use the South Bridge menu (BIOS Menu 19) to configure the South Bridge parameters. BIOS Menu 19: South Bridge  Auto Power Button Function [Disabled (ATX)] The Auto Power Button Function BIOS option shows the power mode state set by the onboard J_ATX_AT1 switch.

  • Page 106: North Bridge

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  USB Power [+5V DUAL] Use the USB Power BIOS option to configure the USB power source for the corresponding USB connectors.  +5V DUAL Sets the USB power source to +5V dual EFAULT  Sets the USB power source to +5V...

  • Page 107: Security

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.5 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 21) to set system and user passwords. BIOS Menu 21: Security  Administrator Password Use the Administrator Password to set or change an administrator password.  User Password Use the User Password to set or change a user password.

  • Page 108: Boot

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.6 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 22) to configure system boot options. BIOS Menu 22: Boot  Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.

  • Page 109: Save & Exit

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.7 Save & Exit Use the Save & Exit menu (BIOS Menu 23) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. BIOS Menu 23: Save & Exit  Save Changes and Reset Use the Save Changes and Reset option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and reset the system.

  • Page 110: Server Management

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults.  Restore User Defaults Use the Restore User Defaults option to restore the user defaults to all the setup options.

  • Page 111: Bmc Network Configuration

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard 5.8.1 BMC Network Configuration Use the BMC Network Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 25) to configure the BMC network parameters. BIOS Menu 25: BMC Network Configuration 5.8.1.1 LAN Channel (IPV4)  Configuration Address Source [Unspecified] Use the Configuration Address Source option to select the BMC network address source.

  • Page 112: Lan Channel (Ipv6)

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard  Manually sets network Static parameters. If this option is selected, the following items will be configurable: *Station IP address *Subnet mask *Router IP address *Router MAC address  DynamicBmcDhcp Obtains BMC network parameters by BMC dynamically.

  • Page 113: Regulatory Compliance

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 99...

  • Page 114: Declaration Of Conformity

    IMBAX-SP6 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 115: Product Disposal

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Appendix Product Disposal Page 101...
  • Page 116 IMBAX-SP6 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 117: Cbios Options

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Appendix BIOS Options Page 103...
  • Page 118 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. BIOS Information .........................68 Memory Information ......................68 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................68 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................68 Security Device Support [Disable] ..................70 L1 Stream HW Prefetcher [Enabled] ..................72 L2 Stream HW Prefetcher [Enabled] ..................72...
  • Page 119 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Data Bits [8] ..........................84 Parity [None] .........................84 Stop Bits [1] ..........................85 SVM Mode [Enabled] ......................86 Node 0 Information [Enabled] .....................86 Network Stack [Disabled] ....................87 Auto Power Button Function [Disabled (ATX)] ..............91 Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] .................91 USB Power [+5V DUAL] .......................92...

  • Page 120: Watchdog Timer

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 106...
  • Page 121 IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for specific drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by external EMIs or a software bug.

  • Page 122: Example Program

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. EXAMPLE PROGRAM: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

  • Page 123: E Error Beep Code

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Appendix Error Beep Code Page 109...

  • Page 124: Pei Beep Codes

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard E.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 125: F Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 111...

  • Page 126: Rohs Ii Directive (2015/863/Eu)

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard F.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 127: China Rohs

    IMBAX-SP6 ATX Motherboard F.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 113...