Hi All:
I recently took delivery of an expensive IMB-1215 for $310 USD (about $500AUD) delivered (via a second party via UK to Australia)
https://www.asrockind.com/overview.asp?Model=IMB-1215
(Note: they delisted this once after I bought it then have added it again a little cheaper this time - IDKW?)
When I got it I plopped an i9-9900K (8 core) in it (on CPU support list with an asterisk) as the i9-9900T is more expensive (go a good deal $700AUD on the K) and impossible to find (in Australia).
Unfortunately, the BIOS does not allow you to either undervolt or underclock it, so it runs a bit noisy.
The only related BIOS adjustment you get is the CPU fan policy. I set mine to run a higher 70C temp and 2nd slowest speed.
When I find time I may play with the regulator (on MB) or research a BIOS mod if possible!
Also a few hitches where:
1. The bottom (underside) of the board is a little too crowded with SMT components and this severely crowds the clearance for the support plate for screw-down heatsinks (I hate the push-pin ones = unreliable = break easily). That took a fair bit of modding (about 2 hours) to allow clearance (a Dremel would make it a lot easier). Very annoying as mine was on loan!
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2. The DC in is NOT 12V capable (many are) and must be 19-28V(typical laptop brick)
I had to get another one!
3. Also, I put it in a Silverstone PT13B case but had to remove the USB plug subassembly as the SATA ports interfere with them. Case not really suitable unless you are OK with the unused USB holes.
Note: this case now comes in a USB3 variant (PT13B-USB3.0 - the old one had only USB2) but this board does not have a USB 3 header (only 4 ports at rear) but does have one 2 x dual USB 2.0 headers.
https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=419&area=en
4. The M.2 2260 type M port is a little strange but with a suitable adapter, there is enough room in the case to have another 2280 (2TB max) or even a 22110 M.2 mounted above the other one. If you feel the need/have the money to blow you could even fit one of these 4TB ones!
5. This motherboard breaks a number of Intel Thin Mini-ITX design rules like the CPU and power locations etc.
6. While it is positive that the x16 PCIe slot can be split through the BIOS settings for bifurcation into 1). x8 + x8 and 2). x8 + x4 + x4, it unfortunately CANNOT be put into a 3). x4 + x4 + x4 + x4 mode. So no or limited use (max 3 x M.2 cards only + 2 M.2 on the motherboard) of the 4 x M.2 bifurcated (non-PCIe switched) splitter cards (I have the ASUS Hyper one).
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I haven't done a lot with it yet as I am so busy.
I am willing to take requests for info etc?
Also if anyone is super keen to do some tests on my/our behalf I can provide AnyDesk remote access for a volunteer to play for a day or so.
As it has been configured with iKVM (Intel AMT/vPRO) I can also let someone review the BIOS if they want. On the promise they will doucment it somewhere (here?) for all to see/share.
Also note I keep a blog page on Thin Mini-ITX products here:
https://roddines.blogspot.com/2015/12/thin-mini-itx-motherboard-overview.html
Cheers. Rod
