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HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Motherboard Specifications, IPISB-CU (Carmel2)

Figure 1: The Carmel2 motherboard
Photograph of motherboard
Motherboard description
  • Manufacturer: Pegatron
  • Manufacturer's motherboard name: IPISB-CU
  • HP/Compaq name: Carmel2
Form Factor
  • uATX: 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset
  • Intel H61
Front-side bus speed
  • Up to 5 GT/s
Processor upgrade information
  • Socket type: LGA 1155
  • Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
    Processor TDP
    Core i7-2600 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
    Core i7-2600s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
    Core i5-2500 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
    Core i5-2500s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
    Core i5-2500t (Sandy Bridge) quad core 45W
    Core i5-2400 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
    Core i5-2400s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
    Core i5-2390t (Sandy Bridge) quad core 35W
    Core i5-2300 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
    Core i3-2120 (Sandy Bridge) dual core 65W
    Core i3-2100 (Sandy Bridge) dual core 65W
    Core i3-2100t (Sandy Bridge) dual core 35W
Memory upgrade information
  • Single channel memory architecture
  • Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
  • Supports DDR3 DIMMs
    • PC3 8500 (1066 MHz)
    • PC3 10600 (1333 MHz)
  • Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
  • Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB DIMMs
  • Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit* systems
  • Supports up to 8 GB on 64-bit systems
NOTE: 32-bit systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.
Video
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD Integrated graphics (DX10.1)
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.
  • Supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards
  • DVI and VGA ports (both ports can be used at the same time)
Audio
Integrated Realtek ALC656 Audio
*Integrated audio is not available if a sound card is installed.
  • Built-in High Definition 6 channel audio
  • Audio jack sensing
  • Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
Network
LAN: 1000-Base-T
  • Interface: Integrated into motherboard
  • Technology: RTL8171EH-CG gigabit ethernet controller
  • Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100/1000 Mb/s
  • Transmission standards: 1000-Base-T Ethernet
Expansion Slots
  • One PCI Express x16 (Gen2.0)
  • Three PCI Express x1 (Gen2.0)
  • One PCI Express Mini Card x1
I/O Ports
Back I/O ports
Figure 2: Back I/O panel
1 - USB 2.0: 4
2 - LAN
3 - DVI-D
4 - D-SUB port (VGA port)
5 - Audio: Line in
6 - Audio: Line out
7 - Audio: Microphone
Internal Connectors
  • 1x ATX power connector
  • 1x ATX CPU power connector
  • 1x CPU fan connector
  • 1x System fan connector
  • 4x SATA 2.0 connectors
  • 1x Internal SPDIF output connector
  • 1x Front panel audio connector
  • 1x ROM recovery connector
  • 1x Hood sense connector
  • 1x One touch reset connector
  • 1x One touch recovery connector
  • 1x Front panel connector
  • 4x 2.0 USB connectors
Motherboard layout
Figure 3: layout
Clearing the CMOS settings
CAUTION: Do not change any jumper setting while the computer is on. Damage to the motherboard can result.
This motherboard has a jumper to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
  1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
  2. Move the jumper to the Clear CMOS settings for 5 to 10 seconds, then move the jumper back to default.
  3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
  4. On the next startup, enter BIOS setup to re-enter user settings.
Clearing the PASSWORD settings
The BIOS password is used to protect BIOS settings from unwanted changes.
To erase the BIOS password follow these steps:
  1. Turn OFF the computer.
  2. Move the jumper to the Clear Password setting.
  3. Turn ON the computer to POST screen.
  4. Turn OFF the computer.
  5. Move the jumper to Default.
  6. Enter BIOS setup to verify or configure new settings.
Enable or disable the FDO settings
This selector manually enables or disables the FDO capability
To program the BIOS and management engine firmware follow these steps:
  1. Turn OFF the computer and open the chassis.
  2. Move the jumper to the “Disable�? position as shown.
  3. Turn ON the computer.
  4. Run “FPT.exe –f filename�?.
  5. Turn OFF the computer and remove the AC power cord.
  6. Move the jumper back to “Enable�?.
  7. Close the chassis and connect the AC power cord.
  8. Turn ON the computer.

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