Industrial Motherboard R680EI-IM-A
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Contents Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Features......................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Specifications................................................................................ 1-2 Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout..
3.4 3.5 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............................................
Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 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. 1.
1.3 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Intel® socket 1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports up to 65W TDP Intel® R680E Chipset 2 x SO-DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR5 4800 MHz, ECC support* * ECC support is available only while using an Intel® Xeon® processor and ECC memory. Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Graphics Expansion slots Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI™/eDP/LVDS ports - Supports 3x DisplayPort 1.
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.
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Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 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.
2.2 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 11 12 17.0cm(6.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 3. LVDS/eDP Backlight panel connector (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 4. ATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 5. Intel® LGA1700 CPU socket 6. Digital Audio header (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 7. Chassis Intrude header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) 9. Serial Port headers (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5) 10.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1700 socket designed for the Intel® 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. R680EI-IM-A LGA1700 IMPORTANT! Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! 2-4 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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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 uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 2-8 R680EI-IM-A
2.4 System memory SO-DIMM_A1 SO-DIMM_B1 This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets.
2.5 1. Jumpers Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL R680EI-IM-A Setting Pins 3V (Default) 1-2 5V 3-4 12V 5-6 Connector type 2. 2 5V 1 3V (Default) HEADER 2 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) COM2_SEL A R680EI-IM-A A 2 1 4 3 6 5 +12V +5V RI (Default) COM1_SEL B 2 1 +12V B Setting Pins +12V 1-2 +5V 3-4 Ring (Default) 5-6 Connector type 2-10 3 12V 6 5 4 3 +5V RI (Default) HEADER 2x3p, 2.
3. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL R680EI-IM-A 1 2 2 3 ATX mode (Default) AT mode Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode 2-3 AT mode Connector type 4. HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Disable ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) R680EI-IM-A This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.
5. 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. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with jumper caps.
7. Clear CMOS header (2-pin CLRTC) R680EI-IM-A This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. CLRTC +BAT GND PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 1.25mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 8 3 4 9 4 5 4 10 11 6 7 12 13 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 3. Serial port (COM). This port connects a modem or other device that conforms with serial specification. 4. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port.
7. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 8. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 9. HDMI™ port. 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. 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). This Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® device. 11. USB 3.
2.6.2 1. 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 R680EI-IM-A MON_SW# GND 2. 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. These connectors comply with USB 3.
3. USB 2.0 header (10-1 pin USB213) USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC R680EI-IM-A 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. PIN 1 Connector type USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND USB_213 Header 2x5p, K9, 2.0mm pitch CAUTION! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard. NOTE: The USB cable is purchased separately. 4.
5. 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. A B CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R680EI-IM-A Connector type CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B A WAFER HD 4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T CAUTION! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers.
7. Front Panel System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND F_PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED Connector type PWR_BTN HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR NC R680EI-IM-A +PWR_LED RESET 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.
8. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1/2/3/4) R680EI-IM-A 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. A B C D A SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND B C D Connector type 9. WAFER HD 7p, 1.
11. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATTERY) R680EI-IM-A This header is for the lithium CMOS battery. GND +BAT BATTERY PIN 1 12. M.2 socket 3 R680EI-IM-A This socket allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) NOTES: • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. 13. M.2 Wi-Fi R680EI-IM-A This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. +3VSB_WIFI +3VSB_WIFI NC M.2_BT_PCMCLK S_CNV_RF_RESET_N M.
14. Serial Port headers (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5) B C C COM3 COM4 COM5 D COM2 A B PIN 1 PIN 1 Connector type DCD# TXD GND RTS# Ring RXD DTR# DSR# CTS# R680EI-IM-A D CTS# DSR# DTR# RXD A Ring RTS# GND TXD DCD# 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. BOX header 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch NOTE: The serial port cables are purchased separately. 15.
16. 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 Connector type SPDIFOUT GND +5V R680EI-IM-A PIN 1 HEADER 1x4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch NOTE: The SPDIF Out module is purchased separately. 17.
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. A B EATX12V EATXPWR R680EI-IM-A GND GND GND GND A B +12V +12V +12V +12V PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 DC Mode EATXPWR Pins Signal Pins Signal 1 +3.
2.7 1. Slot PCI Express slot R680EI-IM-A This slot supports a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specification.
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Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 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. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
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 Monitor For displaying the system temperatures, fan and power status, and changing smart fan settings. Security For configuring the system security settings. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the save options and default options.
• 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] The following item appears when you set EDID Data Source to [Pre-Defined]. LFP Panel Type Allows you to select LFP panel used by Internal Graphics Device.
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. When PTT is disabled, all data saved on it will be lost. 3.3.3 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology This item, when set to [enabled], will allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capacities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 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. Power Limit 2 Override Allows you to enable or disable Power Limit 2 Override. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set Power Limit 2 Override to [Enabled]. Power Limit 2 Allows you to configure Power Limit 2 value in milliwatts. 3.3.
ACPI Sleep State Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Configuration options: [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] [Suspend Disabled] 3.3.7 PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure PCI Express settings. PCIEX16 Slot Allows you to configure the PCI Express Root Port settings. PCI Express Root Port 2 Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express Root Port.
Secure Erase Configuration Secure Erase mode Allows you to change Secure Erase module behavior. Configuration options: [Simulated] [Real] [Simulated] Performs SE flow without erasing SSD. [Real] Erases SSD. Force Secure Erase Allows you to force Secure Erase on next boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.9 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
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] 3.3.10 Serial Console Redirection COM1(~5) Console Redirection Allows you enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item is accessible when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].
Stop Bits Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow.
3.3.11 SATA Configuration This item allows you to configure SATA device options settings. SATA Controller(s) Allows you to enables or disables the onboard SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection Allows you to determine how SATA controller(s) operate. Configuration options: [AHCI] SATA6G_ 1(~4) Port 1(~4) Allows you to enable or disable SATA Port.
IPv6 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable IPv6 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv6 PXE boot support will be unavailable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.14 USB Configuration XHCI Hand-off This item functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support.
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. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device unconditionally. LAN1 I225 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN2 I210 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 WiFi Allows you to enable or disable M.2 WiFi. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.
Restore AC Power Loss Allows you to select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. Configuration options: [S5 State] [S0 State] Power On By PCIE Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe LAN cards.
The following items appear when you set Power On By RTC to [Monthly event]. Day of the Month Allows you to select the day of the month when the system is to wake up. 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. 3.3.19 EZ-Flash This item allows you to enter EZ-Flash mode.
Watchdog Timer Allows you to set the Watchdog Timer I Time-out value. 3.4 Hardware Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperatures, fan and power status, and allows you to configure the smart fan. 3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Allows you to select the Smart Fan mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Normal] [Manual Mode] The following items appear only when you set Smart Fan Mode to [Manual Mode]. 3.4.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. 3.5.2 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1.
3.6 Boot menu The items in the Boot menu allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration CHASSIS INTRUDE Allows you to enable or disable CHASSIS INTRUDE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Allows you to set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Allows you to select the keyboard NumLock state.
Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to reset the system setup without saving the changes you made. Save Options Save Changes Allows you to save changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Allows you to discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. Restore Defaults Allows you to restore or load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Allows you to save the changes done so far as User Defaults.
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (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.
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.
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 http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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