Manual — Ipmmb-fm Motherboard
Q: Is the IPMMB-FM motherboard ATX or mATX?
A: It’s proprietary mATX. The mounting holes may not align with standard cases. Measure before transplanting.
Q: Can I run Windows 11 on this board?
A: No. The IPMMB-FM lacks TPM 2.0 and UEFI Secure Boot compatibility required for Windows 11 (officially). It runs Windows 10 perfectly.
Q: My manual search shows "IPMMB-FM (Pegatron 2AE0)". What is "2AE0"?
A: It’s the HP system board ID (visible in Windows System Information). Both refer to the same board.
Q: Where is the CMOS battery?
A: It’s a CR2032 coin cell located between the PCIe x16 slot and the SATA ports. No need to remove the GPU.
| Menu Section | What You Can Change | Warning | | --- | --- | --- | | System Information | View CPU, RAM, SATA devices (read-only) | N/A | | Security | Set admin password, enable/disable Secure Boot | Don’t lose password; you may brick the board. | | UEFI Boot Order | Change primary boot device (USB, DVD, SSD) | Legacy boot must be enabled for Windows 7. | | Power Management | Wake-on-LAN, AC power loss recovery | Useful for servers or HTPC. | | Hardware Monitor | CPU temp, fan speeds (no manual fan curve) | If CPU fan fails, system will shut down. | ipmmb-fm motherboard manual
Hidden feature: Press Ctrl + F10 inside the BIOS to access advanced Intel/AMD overclocking menus (if available). On IPMMB-FM, this is often locked by HP.
The manual specifies a 3-pin jumper near the SATA ports:
OEM boards have non-standard pinouts. Based on actual HP documentation, the FP1 header pins are:
Pin 1: Power LED (+) | Pin 2: Power LED (-)
Pin 3: Power Switch | Pin 4: Power Switch (ground)
Pin 5: HDD LED (+) | Pin 6: HDD LED (-)
Pin 7: Reset Switch | Pin 8: Reset Switch (ground)
Pin 9: No connection | Pin 10: Key (missing pin)
Always orient with the missing pin (Pin 10) at the bottom-right. Q: Is the IPMMB-FM motherboard ATX or mATX
According to the manual’s memory configuration section:
The official manual (HP part number: 689783-001) contains critical data, including:
This is the most critical section for anyone searching for the IPMMB-FM manual. Use this as a reference table.
| Feature | Specification | | --- | --- | | CPU Socket | AMD FM2+ (supports FM2 APUs like A-series A4, A6, A8, A10; Athlon X4) | | Chipset | AMD A68H FCH (Fusion Controller Hub) | | Memory | 2 x DIMM slots, DDR3, max 16GB (8GB per slot), 1600/1866 MHz, 1.35V low-voltage only | | Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe x16 (v3.0), 1 x PCIe x1, 1 x PCI (legacy) | | Storage | 4 x SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s), no m.2 slot | | USB Ports (Rear) | 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0 | | Video Outputs | 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI (only if using APU with integrated graphics) | | Audio | Realtek ALC662 (6-channel HD audio) | | LAN | Realtek RTL8111E (Gigabit Ethernet) | | Power Connectors | 24-pin ATX main, 4-pin ATX12V CPU | | BIOS | AMI UEFI (HP customized) | | Menu Section | What You Can Change
Critical Note: This motherboard uses low-voltage DDR3 (PC3L-12800). Using standard 1.5V DDR3 will cause instability, crashes, or failure to boot.
Since the original IPMMB-FM manual includes a diagram, here is a text-based layout. Imagine the board with the CPU socket at the top center and PCIe slots at the bottom.
Top Edge (Near I/O ports):
Right Edge:
Bottom Edge (Left to Right):
