ASROCK IMB-1237 User manual

IMB-1237

IMB-1238

IMB-X1238

User Manual

Version 1.1

Updated October 13, 2023

Version 1.1

Updated October 13, 2023

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informationa l use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be

constructed as a commitment by ASRockInd. ASRockInd assumes no responsibility for

any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation.

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ASRockInd has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or

error in the documentation or product.

is 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.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance

controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the

California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please

follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate”

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e terms HDMI®and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo

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other countries.

CAUTION:

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 7

1.4 I/O Panel 11

1.5 Block Diagram 13

Chapter 2 Installation 15

2.1 Screw Holes 15

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules 16

2.4 Expansion Slots 18

2.5 Jumpers Setup 20

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23

Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 29

3.1 Introduction 29

3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup 29

3.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 30

3.1.3 Navigation Keys 31

3.2 Main Screen 32

3.3 Advanced Screen 34

3.3.1 CPU Conguration 36

3.3.2 Chipset Conguration 37

3.3.3 Storage Conguration 42

3.3.4 Super IO Conguration 44

3.3.5 AMT Conguration (only for IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238) 45

3.3.6 ACPI Conguration 46

3.3.7 USB Conguration 47

3.3.8 Trusted Computing 48

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 50

3.5 Security Screen 51

3.6 Boot Screen 53

3.7 Exit Screen 54

IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRockInd IMB-1237 / IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 motherboard, a

reliable motherboard produced under ASRockInd’s consistently stringent quality control. It

delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRockInd’s commitment

to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step

guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 contains the conguration guide to BIOS setup.

Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the

content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modica-

tions of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRockInd website

without further notice. You may nd the latest CPU support lists on ASRockInd web-

site as well.

ASRockInd website https://www.asrockind.com/

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for

specic information about the model you are using.

https://www.asrockind.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRockInd IMB-1237 / IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238 Motherboard (Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x

1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm x 3.8 cm))

IMB-1237 IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238

Gi Package

1 x I/O Shield

3 x SCREW M2*2, D=5

1 x SATA Power Cable

1 x COM Cable

2 x SATA Cable

1 x I/O Shield

4 x SCREW M2*2, D=5

1 x SATA Power Cable

1 x COM Cable

2 x SATA Cable

Bulk Package 1 x I/O Shield

3 x SCREW M2*2, D=5

1 x I/O Shield

4 x SCREW M2*2, D=5

1.2 Specications

Form Factor Dimensions

(LxWxH)

Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x 1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm

x 3.8 cm)

Processor

System

CPU

Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen (Raptor Lake-S Refresh/

Raptor Lake-S/Alder Lake-S) Core™ Processors, up

to 65W

Chipset Intel® H610

Socket LGA1700

BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit

Memory

Technology

Dual Channel DDR5 4800/5600 MHz*

*Actual memory frequency depends on the CPU

types and DRAM modules, for more information

refer to https://www.asrockind.com/en-gb/index.

php?route=newsblog/faq&faq_id=90 technical FAQ

*If motherboard ambient temperature is over 55ºC,

the memory thermal solution should be added to

avoid thermal issue.

Capacity 64 GB (32 GB per DIMM)

Socket 2 x 262-pin SO-DIMM

Graphics

Controller Intel® UHD Graphics

HDMI

HDMI 2.0b

Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz

HDMI 1.4b

Max resolution up to 4096x2160@30Hz

DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++

Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz

LVDS Dual channel 24 bit up to 1920x1200@60Hz

(Connector shared with eDP)

eDP Max resolution up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz

(Connector shared with LVDS)

MultiDisplay Triple Display

Expansion

Slot

PCIe 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5)

M.2

1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, USB 2.0 and

CNVi for Wireless

1 x M.2 (Key B, 3042/3052) with PCIe x1, USB3.2

Gen1, USB 2.0 and SIM for 4G/5G

SIM Socket 1 x Socket connected to M.2 Key B

Audio Interface Realtek ALC662, High Denition Audio. Line-out,

Mic-in

• IMB-1237

IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238

Ethernet

Controller/

Speed

LAN1: Intel® I226V with 10/100/1000/2500

Mbps

LAN2: Intel® I219V with 10/100/1000 Mbps

Controller 2 x RJ-45

Rear I/O

HDMI 1 x HDMI 2.0b

1 x HDMI 1.4b

DisplayPort 1 x DP 1.4a++

Ethernet 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN

1 x 1 Gigabit LAN

USB 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen2)

4 x USB 2.0

Audio 2 (Mic-in, Line-out)

COM COM1, COM2 (RS-232/422/485)

Internal

Connector

USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 x USB 3.2 header)

1 x USB 2.0 (From USB 3.2 header)

COM COM3, COM4 (RS-232)

GPIO 4 x GPI, 4 x GPO

LVDS 1 (Connector with LVDS/eDP signal, switch by

BIOS)

SATA PWR

Output 1

Speaker

Header 1

Storage M.2 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4

for SSD

SATA 2 x SATA3 (6Gb/s)

Watchdog

Timer

Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#

Interval 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255 Sec

Power

Requirements

Input PWR ATX PWR (24+4-pin) and +12V DC-In

co-design

Power On

AT/ATX Supported

- AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready

- ATX : Press button to PWR on aer power

input ready

Environment

Operating

Temp 0ºC ~ 70ºC

Storage Temp -40° C ~ 85° C

Operating

Humidity 5% ~ 90%

Storage

Humidity 5% ~ 90%

Form Factor Dimensions

(LxWxH)

Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x 1.5-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm

x 3.8 cm)

Processor

System

CPU

Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen (Raptor Lake-S Refresh/

Raptor Lake-S/Alder Lake-S) Core™ Processors, up

to 65W

Chipset IMB-1238: Intel® Q670

IMB-X1238: Intel® W680

Socket LGA1700

BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit

Memory

Technology

IMB-1238: Dual Channel DDR5 4800/5600 MHz*

IMB-X1238: Dual Channel ECC/non-ECC DDR5

4800/5600 MHz*

*Actual memory frequency depends on the CPU

types and DRAM modules, for more information

refer to https://www.asrockind.com/en-gb/index.

php?route=newsblog/faq&faq_id=90 technical FAQ

*If motherboard ambient temperature is over 55ºC,

the memory thermal solution should be added to

avoid thermal issue.

Capacity 64 GB (32 GB per DIMM)

Socket 2 x 262-pin SO-DIMM

Graphics

Controller Intel® UHD Graphics

HDMI

HDMI 2.0b

Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz

HDMI 1.4b

Max resolution up to 4096x2160@30Hz

DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++

Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz

LVDS Dual channel 24 bit up to 1920x1200@60Hz

(Connector shared with eDP)

eDP Max resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz

(Connector shared with LVDS)

MultiDisplay Quad Display

Expansion

Slot

PCIe 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5, Support riser card x8/x8)

M.2

1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, USB 2.0 and

CNVi for Wireless

1 x M.2 (Key B, 3042/3052) with PCIe x1, USB3.2

Gen1, USB 2.0 and SIM for 4G/5G

SIM Socket 1 x Socket connected to M.2 Key B

• IMB-1238 / IMB-X1238

IMB-1237_IMB-1238_IMB-X1238

Audio Interface Realtek ALC897, High Denition Audio. Line-

out, Mic-in

Ethernet

Controller/

Speed

LAN1: Intel® I226V with 10/100/1000/2500

Mbps

LAN2: I219LM with 10/100/1000 Mbps,

supports vPro

Controller 2 x RJ-45

Rear I/O

HDMI 1 x HDMI 2.0b

1 x HDMI 1.4b

DisplayPort 1 x DP 1.4a++

Ethernet 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN

1 x 1 Gigabit LAN

USB 4 x USB 3.2 (Gen2)

2 x USB 2.0

Audio 2 (Mic-in, Line-out)

COM COM1, COM2 (RS-232/422/485)

Internal

Connector

USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 x USB 3.2 header)

2 x USB 2.0 (1 x 2.54 pitch header)

COM COM3, COM4 (RS-232)

GPIO 4 x GPI, 4 x GPO

LVDS 1 (Connector with LVDS/eDP signal, switch by

BIOS)

SATA PWR

Output 1

Speaker

Header 1

Storage

M.2

1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4

for SSD

1 x M.2 (KeyM, 2242) with PCIe Gen3 x4 and

SATA3 for SSD*

*Recommend using M2X4-SATA-4P module

to support extra 4 SATA ports (supported by

special BIOS)

SATA 4 x SATA3 (6Gb/s)

RAID

Intel® VMD RAID 0/1/5/10

**supported by identical interface (PCIe or

SATA)

PCIe interface: M.2 Key B + M.2 Key M1/2 or

2*M.2 Key M

SATA interface: SATA port

Watchdog

Timer

Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#

Interval 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255 Sec

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