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  • Page 1 iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series User Manual...
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock Industrial has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3: Replaceable Batteries

    AUSTRALIA ONLY Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage caused by our goods. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
  • Page 4 CAUTION (or Warning) Hot surface! Do not touch! The equipment should only be installed in a restricted access area. 9.20 8.40 6.00 VESA Mount: M4x6mm Screws (for securing the VESA bracket to the monitor) This product should be connected by means of a power cord to a socket-outlet with earth- ing connection.
  • Page 5: Contact Information

    Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Industrial or want to know more about ASRock Industrial, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Industrial’s website at https://www.asrockind.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. ASRock Industrial Incorporation Email: Info_ipc@asrockind.com...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Product Specifications 1.3 Block Diagram Chapter 2 Product Overview 2.1 Front View 2.2 Rear View 2.3 Inside View Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 3.2 How to Install the Memory Modules 3.3 How to Install the WiFi Module 3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) 3.5 How to Remove Type 2280 and Install Type 2242...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 Motherboard 4.1 Motherboard Layout 4.2 Onboard Headers and Connectors 4.3 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) Chapter 5 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup 5.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 5.1.3 Navigation Keys 5.2 Main Screen (Advanced Mode) 5.3 Advanced Screen 5.3.1 CPU Configuration 5.3.2 Chipset Configuration 5.3.3 Storage Configuration...
  • Page 8 Chapter 6 Software Support 6.1 Install Operating System...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series Chapter 1 Introduction Because the hardware specifications might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. 1.1 Package Contents • 1 x iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series • 1 x 19V/90W Power Adapter •...
  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    1.2 Product Specifications iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Barebone Series Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Meteor Lake-H/U) iBOX-155U (2P+8E) iBOX-125U (2P+8E) Chipset BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit Memory Supports Dual Channel DDR5 5600 MHz Storage 1 x M.2 (KEY M, 2242) with PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slot...
  • Page 11 iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series Rear I/O 2 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS , 2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A), 1 x DC Jack, 1 x COM (RS-232/422/485) Power Unit 1 x 19V/90W Power Adapter Dimension 171.8 x 109.45 x 50.05 mm (6.76"...
  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    1.3 Block Diagram iBOX Ultra 100 Series HDMI SO-DIMM Channel A Connector (A1) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM HDMI Channel B DDR5 5600MHz (B1) Connector 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A SATA SATA3 RJ45 Intel PCIe x1...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Product Overview

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series Chapter 2 Product Overview This chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the IBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series. 2.1 Front View Description Audio (Mic-in/Line-out) USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A) USB4/Thunderbolt (5V/3A, supports DP2.1a display output) USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 (Type-C, 5V/3A, supports DP1.4a display output) 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
  • Page 14: Rear View

    2.2 Rear View Description 2 x PWR/HDD LED COM Port (RS-232/422/485) Power Button DC-IN 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A) 2 x HDMI 2 x RJ-45 (2.5G LAN)* * There are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port...
  • Page 15: Inside View

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 2.3 Inside View Description Wifi Module Slot M.2 Slots (2242/2280) SATA 3.0 Connector SO-DIMM Slots SO-DIMM memory, hard drive and mSATA SSD are not included with this system.
  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 3 Hardware Installation This chapter helps you install or remove important components. 3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 1. Remove the six screws on the bottom case. 2. Then lift up and remove the bottom case.
  • Page 17: How To Install The Memory Modules

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 3.2 How to Install the Memory Modules 1. The iBOX Ultra 100 Series requires DDR5 SO-DIMM (1.1V). 2. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5 SO-DIMM pairs. The SO-DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
  • Page 18: How To Install The Wifi Module

    3.3 How to Install the WiFi Module 1. Locate the WiFi Module slot on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the WiFi Module into the slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi Module to the motherboard.
  • Page 19: How To Install The M.2 Ssd (Type 2280)

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) 1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) into the the slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) to the motherboard.
  • Page 20: How To Remove Type 2280 And Install Type 2242

    3.5 How to Remove Type 2280 and Install Type 2242 1. Release the screw and carefully remove the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) at a 30-degree angle. 2. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. Install the standoff. 3. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the the slot at a 30-degree angle and tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD to the motherboard.
  • Page 21: How To Install The M.2 Ssd (Type 2242)

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 3.6 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) 1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the the slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) to the motherboard.
  • Page 22: How To Install The 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

    3.7 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 1. Remove the six screws on the bottom case. Then lift up and remove the bottom case. 2. Connect the SATA Data and Power Cable to the HDD.
  • Page 23 iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 3. Attach the HDD cage to the bottom case and secure it using the four screws. 4. Connect the SATA Cable to the connector. 5. Then reinstall the bottom case.
  • Page 24: How To The Membranes

    3.8 How to the Membranes Please note to remove the membranes from the heatsinks before reinstall the bottom case.
  • Page 25: How To Install The Vesa Bracket

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 3.9 How to Install the VESA Bracket 1. Attach the two screws to the base of the iBOX Ultra 100 Series. 2. Attach the VESA Bracket to the rear of a compatible display using the four screws. *Choose mounting holes depending on the mounting hole pattern of your LCD screen (75 mm ×...
  • Page 26: How To Install The Wall Mounting Brackets

    3.10 How to Install the Wall Mounting Brackets 1. Attach the wall mounting brackets to the base of the iBOX Ultra 100 Series and secure them with screws. 2. The iBOX Ultra 100 Series is installed with the wall mounting brackets. Dimension of the iBOX Ultra 100 Series with Wall Mounting Brackets Installed 197.4mm...
  • Page 27: How To Install The Din Rail Mounting Bracket

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 3.11 How to Install the Din Rail Mounting Bracket 1. Attach the Din Rail Bracket to the base of the iBOX Ultra 100 Series. 2. Secure it with screws. Din Rail Bracket is not provided by default. Please purchase it seperately if needed.
  • Page 28: Positions

    3.12 Positions The iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series can be placed in vertical or horizontal position. Horizontal position Vertical position VESA-mounted Dimension of the i Dimension of the Dimension of th Please note that keeping the iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series in a vertical position will ensure better cooling performance.
  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Motherboard

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series Chapter 4 Motherboard 4.1 Motherboard Layout Top: SATA3_0 M2_E1 M2_M1 LAN1 AUDIO1 BIOS LAN2 USB 3.2 Gen2: M2_M2 USB3T_2 COM1 USB2_3_4 Bottom: Top: HDMI1 HDMI2 USB4/ Thunderbolt (Type-C): NUC-155H R2 TC_TB_0 Industrial USB 3 2 Gen2/ DP (Type-C): USB 3.2 Gen2 TC_U3D_1...
  • Page 30 Back: FAN1 ESPI1 BAT1 Back Side : 10 : Fan Connector (FAN1) 11 : Battery Connector (BAT1) 12 : ESPI Connector (ESPI)
  • Page 31: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 4.2 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause per- manent damage to the motherboard! SATA3 Port Signal Name (20-pin SATA3_0)
  • Page 32 PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
  • Page 33 iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series COM Port Header (RS232/422/485) Signal Name Signal Name DDCD#1 RRXD1 (9-pin COM1) TTXD1 DDTR#1 see p. 21, No. 8) DDSR#1 RRTS#1 CCTS#1 RRI#1 This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1 port. Please refer to the table below for the pin definition.
  • Page 34 Back Side : Fan Connector Signal Name (4-pin FAN1) (see p. 22, No. 10) FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Battery Connector Signal Name BAT1 +BAT (2-pin BAT1) (see p. 22, No. 11) ESPI Connector Signal Name (20-pin ESPI1) ESPI_CLK (see p. 22, No. 12) ESPI_CS# ESPI_RESET# Internal use...
  • Page 35: Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots)

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 4.3 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) There are three M.2 sockets on this motherboard. M.2 sockets: 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, USB 2.0 and CNVi for Wireless 1 x M.2 (KEY M, 2242) with PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD 1 x M.2 (KEY M, 2242/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD M.2 Key-E Socket M.2 Key-M Socket...
  • Page 36: Chapter 5 Uefi Setup Utility

    UEFI SETUP UTILITY 5.1 Introduction ASRock Industrial UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a BIOS utility which offers tweak-friendly options in an advanced viewing interface. The UEFI system works with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience.
  • Page 37: Uefi Menu Bar

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information For advanced system configurations Advanced Displays current hardware status H/W Monitor Security For security settings Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority...
  • Page 38: Navigation Keys

    5.1.3 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.
  • Page 39: Main Screen (Advanced Mode)

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.2 Main Screen (Advanced Mode) When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
  • Page 40: Advanced Screen

    5.3 Advanced Screen I n t h i s s ec t ion, you may s et t he con f ig u r at ions for t he fol low i ng items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, AMT Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, Power Configuration and Trusted Computing.
  • Page 41: Cpu Configuration

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.3.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor P-Cores This allows you to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
  • Page 42: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Enhanced Halt State (C1E) The option allows you to enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State Support The option allows you to enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.
  • Page 43: Intel Turbo Boost Technology

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Thermal Throttling CPU Thermal Throttling allows you to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.
  • Page 44: Chipset Configuration

    5.3.2 Chipset Configuration VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Re-Size BAR Support If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR Support.
  • Page 45 iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series Share Memory Share memory allows you to configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] Options vary depending on the memory you use on your motherboard. Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption.
  • Page 46 Restore on AC/Power Loss The option allows you to select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off] sets the power to remain off when the power recovers. [Power On] sets the system to start to boot up when the power recovers.
  • Page 47: Storage Configuration

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.3.3 Storage Configuration VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to view the followings items for VMD configurations. SATA Controller(s) The option allows you to enable or disable the SATA controllers. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection AHCI supports new features that improve performance.
  • Page 48 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a moni- toring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]...
  • Page 49: Super Io Configuration

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.3.4 Super IO Configuration COM1 Use this to set parameters of COM1. Type Select Use this to set COM1 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485]. WDT Timeout Reset Use this to set the Watch Dog Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]...
  • Page 50: Amt Configuration

    5.3.5 AMT Configuration USB Provisioning of AMT Use this to enable or disable AMT USB Provisioning. The default is [Disabled]. MAC Pass Through The option enables or disables MAC Pass Through function. Dynamic Lan Switch This allows switching AMT support from Integrated LAN to Discrete LAN. Activate Remote Assistance Process Trigger CIRA boot.
  • Page 51 iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series One Click Recovery(OCR) Configuration Configuration setting for One Click Recovery. This allows access for AMT to boot a recov- ery OS application MEBx This Formset contains forms for configuring MEBx.
  • Page 52: Acpi Configuration

    5.3.6 ACPI Configuration Onboard LAN Power On Use this item to enable or disable onboard LAN to turn on the system from the power-soft- off mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RTC Alarm Power On RTC Alarm Power On allows the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system.
  • Page 53: Usb Configuration

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.3.7 USB Configuration USB Power Control Use this option to control USB power. Configuration options: [Always Enabled] [Default Setting]...
  • Page 54: Power Configuration

    5.3.8 Power Configuration OCP Function Enabled to set adapter over current protect.
  • Page 55: Trusted Computing

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.3.9 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Security Device Support Security Device Support allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 56: Pending Operation

    SM3_256 PCR Bank SM3_256 PCR Bank allows you to enable or disable SM3_256 PCR Bank. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Pending Operation Pending Operation allows you to schedule an Operation for the Security Device. NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device. Configuration options: [None] [TPM Clear] Platform Hierarchy This item allows you to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy.
  • Page 57: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed, and the critical voltage. NOTE: Options vary depending on the features of your motherboard.
  • Page 58: Security Screen

    5.5 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has the authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.
  • Page 59: Boot Screen

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series 5.6 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot From Onboard LAN The item allows the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Setup Prompt Timeout The item allows you to...
  • Page 60: Exit Screen

    5.7 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...
  • Page 61: Chapter 6 Software Support

    iBOX Ultra 100 BOX Series Chapter 6 Software Support 6.1 Install Operating System ® ® This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 10 64-bit/11 64- bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer your OS documentation for more information.

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