1x 4-pin CPU Fan header and 1x 3-pin or 4-pin System Fan header. Rear I/O Ports: 4x USB 2.0 ports. 2x USB 3.0 ports. 1x HDMI and 1x VGA (Integrated graphics output). 1x RJ-45 Ethernet (Gigabit LAN). 3x Audio Jacks (Line-in, Line-out, Mic). Maintenance Procedures Clearing CMOS:
This motherboard is a capable platform for a mid-range gaming or productivity PC, especially with its support for a Core i7-7700 and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Use the detailed front-panel pinout to install it in any new case, and use the specification table as a reference for safe and compatible upgrades. With this knowledge, you can confidently work with your HP IPM17-002 motherboard and keep your system running smoothly for years to come. ipm17-002 motherboard manual
Located on the bottom right. Used to connect standard 2.5-inch SSDs, 3.5-inch HDDs, and optical drives. 1x 4-pin CPU Fan header and 1x 3-pin
Note on 7th Gen: Upgrading to a 7th Gen CPU (e.g., i7-7700) requires the latest BIOS update installed prior to swapping the processor. It does support 8th or 9th Gen Intel processors, despite sharing the same physical socket. RAM Configuration 1x HDMI and 1x VGA (Integrated graphics output)
This guide serves as a manual to help you identify pinouts, understand CPU and RAM compatibility, and perform upgrades on this Intel H170 chipset board.