GIGABYTE GB-BEi7-1260 BRIX Extreme Ultra Compact PC Kit Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
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BRIX Extreme Ultra Compact PC Kit
GB-BEi7-1260 & GB-BEi7H-1260 & GB-BEi7HS-1260
GB-BEi5-1240 & GB-BEi5H-1240 & GB-BEi5HS-1240
GB-BEi3-1220 & GB-BEi3H-1220
Quick Start Guide
Rev. 1.0

GB-BEi7-1260 BRIX Extreme Ultra Compact PC Kit

Copyright
© 2022 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The marks mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIGABYTE Technology Co., Ltd. or its affiliates.
All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks or their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.

Support

Please visit https://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/customer-service to find your BRIX warranty information from the drop down list, or by clicking on the map. You will then be directed to the corresponding page for your region.

Satety and Regulatory Information

  • This product must be grounded with the plug on the adapter’s power cord connected to a power socket with a grounding connection. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used Batteries, must be in accor- dance with local environmental regulations.
  • Before you open chassis to exchange an internal component, you need to power off the device and let the device cool down at least 10 minutes.
  • Failure to use the included Model GB-BEi Power Adapter may violate regulatory compliance and may expose the user to safety hazards.

Conventions
The following conventions are used in this user’s guide:

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Symbol Statement
At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste.
It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and elec- tronic equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operations 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.
CAUTION! Hot Surface. Do not touch.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Unit’s Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg)
(Cr’) Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)

Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
| | 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
Wi-Fi Card| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
| –| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
| –| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0
| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0

Note 1“ Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
Note 2 “” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
Note 3 The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Chapter 1 System Information

1-1 Installation Precautions
The system contain numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user manual and follow these procedures:

  • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
  • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
  • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
  • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
  • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
  • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.
  • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.
  • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.
  • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.
  • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.
  • Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.
  • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
  • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
  • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.
  • If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

1-2 Product Specifications
NOTE:
We reserve the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

System Dimension  Š 52 mm x 134.2 mm x 139.1 mm (2.0″ x 5.3″ x 5.4″)
CPU GB-BEi7-1260 & GB-BEi7H-1260 & GB-BEi7HS-1260 12th Generation Intel®

Core™ i7-1260P Processors, 12 Cores (4P+8E) 16 Threads, 12MB L2 Cache, Frequency 2.1GHz-4.7GHz(P Core), 28W GB-BEi5-1240 & GB-BEi5H-1240 & GB- BEi5HS-1240 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 -1240P Processors, 12 Cores (4P+8E) 16 Threads, 12MB L2 Cache, Frequency 1.7GHz-4.4GHz(P Core), 28W GB- BEi3-1220 & GB-BEi3H-1220 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-1220P Processors, 10 Cores (2P+8E) 12 Threads, 12MB L2 Cache, Frequency 1.5GHz-4.4GHz(P Core), 28W
Motherboard Size| 125mm x 128.8 mm (4.9′ x 5.1″)
Memory|  Š 2 x SO-DIMM DDR4 slots, support up to 3200MHz
Š Max. 64GB
LAN|  Š 2.5G LAN  (Intel i225V)
Video| Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics, 96EU
 Wifi Card| Intel WiFi-6E / BT 5.2 Module
  Audio|  Š Realtek ALC897 HD audio
 Storage| 1 x PCI-e Gen3 x 4 /SATA M.2 2280 slot
1 x 2.5″ HDD/SSD, 7.0mm thick (1 x 6 Gbps SATA 3)
Mini DP
Resolution
(Max.)| 2x HDMI2.0a with HDCP 2.2
Max Resolution 3840×2160@60Hz USB 4.0 Type-C DP supports : DP1.4a
Max Resolution 3840×2160@60Hz
HDMI
Resolution
(Max.)| 1x HDMI2.1 with HDCP 2.2
Max Resolution 7680 x 4320@60Hz
1x HDMI2.0a with HDCP 2.2
Max Resolution 3840×2160@60Hz
VESA| Mounting Bracket Included
Expansion Slot| 1 x PCIe M.2 NGFF 2230 A-E key slot occupied by the WiFi+BT card
Front I/O| Š 1 x Power Button
Š 1 x USB 3.2 type C (Gen2)
Š 3 x USB 3.2 type A (Gen2)
Š 1 x head phone jack with MIC
Rear I/O| Š 2 x HDMI(2.1)
Š 2 x HDMI(2.0b)
Š 1 x mDP
Š 1 x USB 4.0 (Support Intel Thunderbolt 4)  w/ DP alt mode
Š 2 x USB 3.2 type A (Gen 1)
Š 1 x RJ45
Š 1 x DC-In
Š 1 x Kensington lock slot
TPM| Integrate TPM module* (in selected regions /countries)
Power Supply| Input: AC 100-240V
Output: DC 19.5V / 6.92A, 135W
Support OS| Windows 11 64Bit
Windows 10 64bit
Environment| Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C
Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C

1-3 Package Contents
Lieferumfang
1-3-1 GB-BEi Bare-bone

– NOT Include any of the following: M.2 (2280), 2.5” HDD, SO-DIMM memory.

1-3-2 VESA Mount
Bracket & 6 x Screws

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1-3-3 135W Adapter & Power Cord (19.5Cdc, 6.92A)
The product should be used with the included power cord.
The included power cord should not be used with other products.

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1-3-4 Quick Start Guide

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Chapter 2 System Appearance

Getting Familiar with Your Unit

2-1 Front View
2-1-1 Standard

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SKU Model
Standard GB-BEi7-1260, GB-BEi5-1240, GB-BEi3-1220
No. Description
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1 Headphone/Microphone
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 with Type-C
3 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A
4 Power Button

2-1-2 HDD / Super

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SKU Model
HDD GB-BEi7H-1260, GB-BEi5H-1240, GB-BEi3H-1220
Super GB-BEi7HS-1260, GB-BEi5HS-1240
No. Description
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1 Headphone/Microphone
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 with Type-C
3 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A
4 Power Button

2-2 Rear View
2-2-1 Standard

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SKU Model
Standard GB-BEi7-1260, GB-BEi5-1240, GB-BEi3-1220
No. Description
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5 Mini DisplayPort
6 HDMI 2.1
7 HDMI 2.0b
8 2 x USB 2.0 Type A(5V/0.5A)
9 USB 3.2 Gen2 with Type-CAlt Mode Thunderbolt 4 *(5V/3A)
10 RJ-45(10/100/1000/2500Mbps)
11 Kensington Lock Slot
12 DC-In

2-2-2 HDD / Super

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1 2-2-3 Installed GC-CMM-DLCS upgrade kit

GIGABYTE GB BEi7 1260 BRIX Extreme Ultra Compact PC Kit - upgrade
kit

SKU Model
HDD GB-BEi7H-1260, GB-BEi5H-1240, GB-BEi3H-1220
Super GB-BEi7HS-1260, GB-BEi5HS-1240
No. Description
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5 Mini DisplayPort
6 HDMI 2.1
7 HDMI 2.0b
8 2 x USB 2.0 Type A(5V/0.5A)
9 USB 3.2 Gen2 with Type-CAltMode Thunderbolt 4 *(5V/3A)
10 RJ-45(10/100/1000/2500Mbps)
11 Kensington Lock Slot
12 DC-In
13 Console Port (Optional Upgrade Kit
14 RJ-45 (10/100/1000/2500Mbps) (Optional Upgrade Kit /

NOTE! DP support DP1.4/3840×2160@60Hz
2-3 Left View
2-3-1 StandardGIGABYTE GB BEi7 1260 BRIX Extreme Ultra Compact PC Kit
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SKU Model
Standard GB-BEi7-1260, GB-BEi5-1240, GB-BEi3-1220

2-3-2 HDD / Super

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SKU Model
HDD GB-BEi7H-1260, GB-BEi5H-1240, GB-BEi3H-1220
Super GB-BEi7HS-1260, GB-BEi5HS-1240
No. Description
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15 Cooling Vent

2-4 Right View
2-4-1 Standard

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SKU Model
Standard GB-BEi7-1260, GB-BEi5-1240, GB-BEi3-1220

2-4-2 HDD / Super

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SKU Model
HDD GB-BEi7H-1260, GB-BEi5H-1240, GB-BEi3H-1220
Super GB-BEi7HS-1260, GB-BEi5HS-1240
No. Description
--- ---
15 Cooling Vent

2-5 Bottom View

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Bottom

No. Description
16 Vesa Bracket Screw Holes

2-6 PIN Definition

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PIN Definition
A M.2 2280 SSD Connector
B DDR SO-DIMM slot
C Wi-Fi Connector
D SATA connector for 2.5’’ HDD or LAN/COM/M.2 Upgrade Kit ( *HDD/Super SKU )
NOTE! Wireless module inclusion may vary based on local distribution.

Chapter 3 System Hardware Installation

P re-installation Instructions
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the simple guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or injury to yourself.

  • Always disconnect the computer from the power outlet whenever you are working inside the computer case.
  • If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the computer case. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal system of the computer case, or the bare metal body of any other grounded appliance.
  • Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress the circuit board.
  • Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging until you are ready to use the component for the installation.

3-1 Removing the Bottom Cover
Before you remove the bottom cover

  • Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to AC power.

Follow these instructions to remove/install the Bottom Cover:

  1. Remove the screw securing the chassis side cover.
  2. Slide the cover towards the rear of the system and then remove the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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3-2 Installing the M.2 SSD
M.2 SSD: Installation der M.2 2280 SSD / SSD M.2 : Comment installer le SSD M.2 2280 / SSD M.2: Como instalar el SSD M.2 2280 / M.2 SSD: Como instalar o M.2 2280 SSD / SSD M.2: Come installare l’SSD M.2 2280 / M.2 SSD: Установка модуля M.2 2280 SSD / M.2 SSD: Instalacja dysku SSD M.2 2280 / M.2 SSD: M.2 2280 SSD nasıl Yüklenir / M.2 SSD : M.2 2280 SSD / M.2 SSD M.2 2280 SSD / M.2 SSD M.2 2280 SSD M.2 SSD: M.2 2280 SSD
WARNING!
Failure to properly turn off the system before you start installing components may cause serious damage.
Follow these instructions to Install the M.2 SSD:

  1. Remove both the small screw secured to the M.2 SSD slot A screw hole and the pre-installed thermal plate.
  2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD into slot A.
  3. Insert the tab on the thermal plate into the slit near the connector, then secure the thermal plate and M.2 SSD in place with the previously removed screw.GIGABYTE GB BEi7 1260 BRIX Extreme Ultra Compact PC Kit - PIN Definition 2

3-3 Installing the Memory
Arbeitsspeicher Installation: SO-DIMM DDR4

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

  • Make sure that the sysytem supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
  • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
  • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Follow these instructions to Install the Memory(SO-DIMM DDR4):

  1. Carefully insert SO-DIMM memory modules.
  2. Push down until the modules click into place.
  3. Carefully insert SO-DIMM memory modules.
  4. Push down until the modules click into place.

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3-4 Remove the Wireless Module
Drahtlosmodul:
NOTE!
Follow these instructions to remove the WiFi Module:

  1. Disconnect the two antennas by manually lifting off the clips that hold them in place.
  2. Remove the screw in the middle.
  3. Carefully pull the wireless module from the slot.

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3-5 Installing the VESA Bracket
VESA Halterung
NOTE!
VESA screws: Length 5.0 mm with M3 type screws, metal enclosure with bottom side.
Follow these instructions to install the VESA Bracket:

  1. Remove both side covers.
  2. Slide the first hard disk drive into the slot.
  3. Mount it with two screws on each side.

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3-6 Installing Additional SATA 6Gbps HDD (2.5″ HDD)
NOTE!

HDD can only be installed with its thickness less than 7mm.
Follow these instructions to install the 2.5″ HDD:

  1. Unscrew and remove the HDD bracket.
  2. Disconnect the SATA cable.
  3. Screw the HDD and the bracket together with the four screws provided.
  4. Connect the HDD with the SATA cable.
  5. Connect the other end of the cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard.
  6. Reinstall the bracket with HDD to bottom panel.

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NOTE!
Dual M.2 SSD Upgrade kit can be purchased additionally.

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3-7 Installing LAN/COM/M.2 Upgrade Kit
NOTE!
This system does not support the installation of both LAN/COM kit and 2.5″ HDD; also the M.2 module here cannot be equipped with a thermal plate due to the space limitation.
Follow these instructions to install the Upgrade kit:

  1. Unscrew and remove the bracket.
  2. Disconnect the SATA cable.
  3. Install the upgrade kit board onto the bottom panel using the four screws provided.
  4. Connect the cable included in the upgrade kit to the upgrade kit board.
  5. Connect the other end of the cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard.
  6. Reinstall the bracket with upgrade kit to bottom panel.

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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup

4-1 USB Power On Function
Allows Device Power-on Via USB. Useful When Mounted Behind a Display or TV USB Power On Funktion
NOTE:
‘USB Power On’ functionality in Windows requires an additional Windows patch. This is provided on GIGABYTE’s official website labeled ‘USB Power-On Patch’. Your GIGABYTE BRIX can be powered on via a connected USB device such as a keyboard or mouse, offering greater convenience when mounted behind a display or monitor.
Follow these instructions to enable USB Power On:

  1. Press “Del” during device start up to enter BIOS.
  2. Select “Chipset” from the menu.
  3. Manually configure “USB S5 Wakeup Support” settings to “Enable”.
  4. Press F4 to Save and Exit.

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