Table of Contents Introduction ..............5 1. Related Manuals ..............................6 2. About the Product ..............................7 3. Features ..................................8 4. Supported OS ................................9 5. Product Configuration List ..........................10 Safety Precautions ............11 1. Safety Information ............................... 12 2. Handling Precautions ............................13 1.
— — Introduction GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. Related Manuals The manuals related to the product are listed below. Read them as necessary along with this document. ◆ Must Read the Following Manuals. Name Purpose Contents How to get Read this when operating...
— — Introduction GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 2. About the Product This product is a mini-ITX form factor industrial motherboard with Intel ® C246 Chipset. The 8 generation Intel ® Xeon ® and Core processor, up to 65W, are recommend being use with this board.
Intel® 9 Generation 35W CPU (8 Core) ◼ Multi-display Supported Unless other motherboard, GMB-IC24600 has 3 HDMI ports for customers with various needs. Moreover, dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS are also provided in this product. ◼ Triple Gigabit Ethernet The product has 3 RJ45 connectors on rear I/O for customer usage, which are 1 x Intel® I219LM + 2 x Intel®...
SATA Power Cable I/O Shield Driver CD *1 The configuration and parts of this product are shown below. *2 The user manual for this product is available as a PDF file through CONTEC’s website. Production Configuration Drawings GMB-IC24600 Motherboard I/O Shield...
Safety Precautions Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely. Never fail to read them before using the product. - 11 -...
— — Safety Precautions GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. Safety Information This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels to operate the equipment safely.
— — Safety Precautions GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 2. Handling Precautions WARNING Always check that the power supply is turned off before connecting or disconnecting power ⚫ cables. Do not modify the product. ⚫ Always turn off the power before inserting or removing circuit boards or cables.
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To prevent corruption of files, always shutdown the OS before turning off this product. ⚫ CONTEC reserves the rOKight to refuse to service a product modified by the user. ⚫ In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the ⚫...
— — Safety Precautions GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. FCC PART 15 Class A Notice NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
— — Safety Precautions GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 3. Security Warning When connecting to the network, be aware of security-related problems. See the examples of Security measures below and set up the product properly along with the network devices. 1. Information security risks Unauthorized access from the outside through a network could cause the system halt, data ⚫...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. Product Overview connectors of the product are shown in the picture below. ◆ Front View - 18 -...
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— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual ◆ Back View - 19 -...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 2. Jumper and Connector List You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
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— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual Auxiliary Panel connector 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm JAUXP1 SPI1 Miscellaneous setting connector 4 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm COM1~4 Serial Port1/2/3/4 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. Serial Port 1 pin9 Signal Select (JRl1) 2. BIOS ME Function Configuration (JME1) - 22 -...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 5. AT/ATX Power Mode Select (JSATX1 ) 6. General Purpose I/O Connector (DIO1) Signal Signal 5V_SMB_CLK 5V_SMB_DATA - 24 -...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 7. ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Signal Signal +VDC12_26V +VDC12_26V 8. USB Connector (JUSB1) Signal Signal USB_P6 USB_P5 USB_N6 USB_N5 +V5A_USB_56 +V5A_USB_56 - 25 -...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 9. USB Connector (JUSB2) Signal Signal USB_P11 USB_P7 USB_N11 USB_N7 +V5A_USB_711 +V5A_USB_711 10. Battery Connector (BAT1) Signal +3.3V - 26 -...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 15. Front Panel Connector (JFP1) Signal Signal HDD_LED+ PWR_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR_LED- SYS_RST# PWRBTN# 16. CPU FAN Connector (CPUFAN1) Signal +12V CPU_R_FANIN CPU_FANOUT - 29 -...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 17. System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1) Signal SYS_FANOUT SYS_R_FANIN +12V 18. Auxiliary Panel Connector (JAUXP1) Signal Signal FRONT_LAN1_ACT FRONT_LAN2_ACT FRONT_LAN3_ACT - 30 -...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 19. Serial Port 1 Connector (COM1)_ RS232 Setting Signal Signal NDCDA# NRXDA NTXDA NDTRA# NDSRA# NRTSA# NCTSA# NRIA# 20. Serial Port 1 Connector (J1RS1)_ RS422/485 Setting Signal Signal A422RX+ A485TX+ A422RX-...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 21. Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2) Signal Signal NDCDB# NRXDB NTXDB NDTRB# NDSRB# NRTSB# NCTSB# NRIB# 22. Serial Port 3 Connector (COM3) Signal Signal NDCDC# NRXDC NTXDC NDTRC# NDSRC# NRTSC# NCTSC#...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 23. Serial Port 4 Connector (COM4) Signal Signal NDCDD# NRXDD NTXDD NDTRD# NDSRD# NRTSD# NCTSD# NRID# 24. Front Audio Connector (FAUD1) Signal Signal LINE2_JD LINE2_LIN SENSE_B MIC2_JD LINE2_RIN ACZ_DET# MIC2_RIN MIC2_LIN...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 25. PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Header (KBMS1) Signal Signal KBDAT KBCK +V5A_KB MSDAT MSCK 26. SATA Power Connector 1/2 (SPWR1/2) Signal +V5S_SATA +V12S_SATA - 34 -...
— — Product Nomenclature and Function GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 31. Power Connector (PWR1) Note: V = 12~26V Signal Signal +VDC12_26V +VDC12_26V - 39 -...
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. Introduction The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. In this following chapter will describe how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 2. Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 2. Main Menu Once you enter the Aptio Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>...
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. Setup Items The selectable tabs are as follows. Main Record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock. Advanced configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 3. Main View the basic system structure. The following items are displayed. Indication item of the main menu Item Indication Example Explanation Project Name GMB-IC24600 Displays the BIOS name. Project Version BIOS REV. 1.00 Displays the BIOS version.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 4. Advanced This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. - 46 -...
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Item Options Description When enabled, a VMM can Enabled utilize the additional hardware Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Disabled capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Number of cores to enable in Active Processor Cores each processor packages.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1.1 CPU – Power Management Control CPU- Power Management Control Item Options Description Allows more than two frequency ranges to Enabled Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) be supported. Disabled Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface...
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— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual Item Options Description C0/C1 Maximum Package C State Limit Setting. CPU Default: Leaves to Factory default value. Package C State Limit Auto: Initializes to deepest available Package C State Limit. CPU Default Auto...
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 2. PCH-FW Configuration PCH-FW Configuration Item Options Description When disabled AMT BIOS Features are no longer supported and user is no longer able to access Enabled AMT BIOS Features MEBx Setup. Disabled Note: This option does not disable Manageability Features in FW.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 3. Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Item Options Description Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. Enable Security Device Support O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol Disable and INT1A interface will not be available.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual ACPI Settings ACPI Settings Item Options Description Enabled Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Do not change this setting. Disabled Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate Enabled Enable Hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be Disabled effective with some operating systems.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 5. Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port 1 Configuration Refer to Serial Port 1 (COMA) Serial Port 2 Configuration Refer to Serial Port 2 (COMB) Serial Port 3 Configuration...
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 6. NCT6106D H/W Monitor View hardware monitor information such as the CPU temperature. Smart FAN Mode Configuration Item Options Description CPU FAN Mode Manual Mode Mode 01 Mode 02 Mode 03 Mode 04...
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 8. Serial Port Console Redirection Serial Port Console Redirection Item Options Description Enabled Console Redirection Disabled Legacy Console Redirection Settings Item Options Description Select a COM port to display COM0 Redirection COM Port...
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 9. USB Configuration USB Configuration Item Options Description 1 sec 5 sec The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and USB transfer time-out 10 sec Interrupt transfers. 20 sec 10 sec 20 sec USB mass storage device Start Unit Device reset time-out command time-out.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 10. NVMe Configuration 11. Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Item Options Description Enabled Network Stack Disabled NOTE Motherboard designed with quad Gigabit LAN consumes longer startup time when Network ⚫ Stack setting at “Enable”, this is a normal phenomenon.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual SATA and RST Configuration Item Options Description Enabled SATA Configuration(S) Enable/Disable SATA Device. Disabled AHCI SATA Mode Selection Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. RAID Enabled SATA Test Mode Test Mode Enable/Disable (Loop Back).
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— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual Item Options Description 1920x1200 24/2 1920x1080 18/2 1280x1024 24/2 1440x900 18/2 1600x1200 24/2 1366x768 24/1 1920x1080 24/2 1680x1050 24/2 Enabled ErP Function ErP Function (Deep S5). Disabled PWR-On After PWR-Fail AC loss resume.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 6. Security Secure Boot Item Options Description Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Enabled Secure Boot Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is in Disabled User mode. The mode change requires platform reset Secure Boot mode options: Standard or Custom.
— — BIOS Setup GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 7.Save and Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded.
— — Appendix GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. System Reference 1. Specifications Model Name GMB-IC24600 Intel® 8th Gen. Supports LGA-1151 CPU (TDP: 65W) Intel® 9th Gen. Supports 4 core & 6 core CPU (TDP: 65W), 8 core CPU(TDP: 35W) Chipset Intel® C246...
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— — Appendix GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual Model Name GMB-IC24600 RTC Battery 1 x 2 Pin Pitch 1.25mm Vertical type battery connector AT/ATX Selector 1 x 1 x 3 pin pitch 2.00mm connector for AT/ATX jumper Clear CMOS 1 x 1 x 3 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for COMS Clear LVDS 1 x 2 x 20 pin, pitch 1.25mm connector for LVDS...
— — Appendix GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual Model Name GMB-IC24600 Test Frequency : 5-500Hz Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis 30 minutes per each axis Random Vibration Non-Operation PSD: 0.01818G²/Hz, 3.0 Grms Non-Operation mode Test Frequency : 5-500Hz Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis 30 minutes per each axis...
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Contec do not recommend to design fanless system product with GMB-IC24600. For Fanless design, please check with CPU temperature; it is highly recommended to add thermal solutions to avoid over specification. Especially should be carefully for the components marked in green area.
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— — Appendix GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual IoTG CPU Support List Information refer to Intel® ‘s IOTG documentations. - 74 -...
— — Appendix GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 2. Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of GMB-IC24600. - 75 -...
— — Appendix GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 3. Driver Installation NOTE The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 OS. If ⚫ the warning message appears while the installation process, click Continue to go on.
— — Appendix GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 3. Install ME Driver Step1. Click Next to continue setup Step2. Click Next Step3. Click Next Step4. Click Finish to complete the setup 4. Install Audio Driver Step1. Click Next to install Step2. Select Finish to complete installation...
Optional product items are as follows, please acquire them as required. Accessory Parts Name Product Code Description 8GB Memory 48551910 DDR4-2666 SO-DIMM 16GB Memory 47591470 DDR4-2666 SO-DIMM 1TB HDD 48452300 Visit the CONTEC website for the latest optional products. https://www.contec.com/ Download - 83 -...
— — Customer Support and Inquiry GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual 1. Services CONTEC offers the useful information including product manuals that can be downloaded through the CONTEC website. Download https://www.contec.com/download/ You can download updated driver software, firmware, and differential manuals in several languages. Membership registration (myCONTEC) is required to use the services.
—— GMB-IC24600 Reference Manual Revision History MONTH YEAR Summary of Changes September 2020 The First Edition May 2021 Revised Page 24, 25 July 2024 Update Page 31 - 86 -...
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