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PICO-WHU4
PICO-WHU4 Single-Board Computer
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User's Manual 1
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Last Updated: February 14, 2020

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  • Page 1 PICO-WHU4 PICO-WHU4 Single-Board Computer User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: February 14, 2020...
  • Page 2 AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
  • Page 3 Acknowledgement All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Intel®, Celeron® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation ⚫ ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
  • Page 4 Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity PICO-WHU4 ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Preface...
  • Page 5 (if any), its specifications, dimensions, jumper/connector settings/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if any), to facilitate users in setting up their product. Users may refer to the product page on AAEON.com for the latest version of this document. Preface...
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this manual for future references All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it.
  • Page 7 If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our service personnel: Damaged power cord or plug Liquid intrusion to the device iii. Exposure to moisture Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in this manual The device is dropped or damaged Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device...
  • Page 8 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation 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.
  • Page 9 China RoHS Requirements (CN) 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及其电子组件 外部信号 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 10 China RoHS Requirement (EN) Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Component Lead Mercury Cadmium Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) PCB &...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ......................2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................5 Dimensions ....................... 6 Jumpers and Connectors ..................8 List of Jumpers ......................10 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper, Auto Power Button Selection (JP2) ....10 List of Connectors ....................
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup ....................34 System Test and Initialization ................35 AMI BIOS Setup ..................... 36 Setup Submenu: Main ..................37 Setup Submenu: Advanced ................. 38 3.4.1 Trusted Computing ................39 3.4.2 CPU Configuration .................41 3.4.3 SATA Configuration ................42 3.4.4 Hardware Monitor .................
  • Page 13 List of Mating Connectors and Cables .............. 68 Preface XIII...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications System PICO-ITX Form Factor Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Celeron i7-8665UE (4C, 1.7GHz, up to 4.4GHz) i5-8365UE (4C, 1.6GHz, up to 4.1GHz) i3-8145UE (2C, 2.2GHz, up to 3.9GHz) 4305UE (2C, 2GHz) Up to 4.4GHz CPU Frequency Intel® Whiskey-U SoC Processor Chipset DDR4 2400MHz SODIMM x 1, Max.
  • Page 16 System 32˚F ~ 140˚F (0˚C ~ 60˚C) Operating Temperature -40˚F ~ 176˚F (-40˚C ~ 80˚C) Storage Temperature 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating Humidity MTBF (Hours) CE, FCC Certification Display Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Celeron Chipset Resolution HDMI 1.4b up to 3840 x 2160 x 2 LCD Interface —...
  • Page 17 — — — Touch Chapter 1 – Product Specifications...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 - Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    Dimensions Component Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 20 Solder Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 21: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Component Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 22 Solder Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 23: List Of Jumpers

    List of Jumpers Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s jumpers that you can configure for your application Label Function Clear CMOS Jumper, Auto Power Button Selection 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper, Auto Power Button Selection (JP2) Clear CMOS Jumper Normal (Default) Clear CMOS...

  • Page 24: List Of Connectors

    List of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s connectors that you can configure for your application Label Function LPC Port COM Port1/ COM Port2 Front Panel M.2 (E-Key) Connector Mini-Card Slot (Full Size)/mSATA SATA Port LAN (RJ-45) Port1/ Port2 +5V Output for SATA HDD CN10...

  • Page 25: Lpc Port (Cn1)

    2.4.1 LPC Port (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LAD0 IN/OUT +3.3V LAD1 IN/OUT +3.3V LAD2 IN/OUT +3.3V LAD3 IN/OUT +3.3V +V3.3S +3.3V LFRAME# LRESET# +3.3V LCLK SMB_DATA/ I2C_SDA IN/OUT SMB_CLK/ I2C_CLK SMB_ALERT/ INT_SERIRQ +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 26: Com Port 1/ Com Port 2 (Cn2)

    2.4.2 COM Port 1/ COM Port 2 (CN2) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCDA DCDB ±9V ±9V DTRA ±9V DTRB ±9V DSRA DSRB RTSA ±9V RTSB ±9V CTSA CTSB Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 27 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RIA/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V RIB/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V COM Port 1 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- COM Port 1 RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±5V RS485_D+...
  • Page 28 COM Port 2 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- COM Port 2 RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V Note: COM2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS settings. Default is RS-232. Note: COM2 RI/+5V/+12V function can be set by BOM (R315-RI/ R316±12V/ R313±5V) Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 29: Front Panel (Cn3)

    2.4.3 Front Panel (CN3) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level EXT_PWRBTN# SATA_LED- SATA_LED+ BUZZER- BUZZER+ PWR_LED+ HWRST# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 30: E-Key Connector (Cn4)

    2.4.4 M.2 E-Key Connector (CN4) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V3.3A +3.3V USB2P_5 IN/OUT +V3.3A +3.3V USB2N_5 IN/OUT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 31 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE1_TXP DIFF PCIE1_TXN DIFF PCIE1_RXP DIFF PCIE1_RXN DIFF PCIE1_CLKP DIFF PCIE1_CLKN DIFF BUF_PLT_RST# PCIE_CLK_REQ1# W_DISABLE1# PCIE_WAKE# W_DISABLE2# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 32 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V3.3S +3.3V +V3.3S +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 33: Mini-Card Slot (Full-Size)/ Msata (Cn6)

    2.4.5 Mini-Card Slot (Full-Size)/ mSATA (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB/+3.3V +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DATA PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF UIM_CLK PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF UIM_RST UIM_VPP W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V PCIE_RX-/mSATARX+ DIFF +3.3VSB/+3.3V +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 34 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_RX+/mSATARX- DIFF +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V PCIE_TX-/mSATATX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V PCIE_TX+/mSATATX+ DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +3.3VSB/+3.3V +3.3V +3.3VSB/+3.3V +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 35: Sata Port (Cn7)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3VSB/+3.3V +3.3V 2.4.6 SATA Port (CN7) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 36: Lan (Rj-45) Port1/ Port2 (Cn8)

    2.4.7 LAN (RJ-45) Port1/ Port2 (CN8) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LAN1_MDI0_P DIFF LAN1_MDI0_N DIFF LAN1_MDI1_P DIFF LAN1_MDI1_P DIFF LAN1_MDI2_P DIFF LAN1_MDI2_N DIFF LAN1_MDI3_P DIFF 1P10 LAN1_MDI3_N DIFF LAN2_MDI0_P DIFF LAN2_MDI0_N DIFF LAN2_MDI1_P DIFF LAN2_MDI1_P DIFF LAN2_MDI2_P DIFF LAN2_MDI2_N DIFF LAN2_MDI3_P DIFF...

  • Page 37: Output For Sata Hdd (Cn9)

    2.4.8 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN9) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V5S 2.4.9 HDMI Port1/ Port2 (CN10) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level HDMI1_TX2+ DIFF HDMI1_TX2- DIFF HDMI1_TX1+ DIFF HDMI1_TX1- DIFF HDMI1_TX0+ DIFF HDMI1_TX0- DIFF HDMI1_CLK+ DIFF HDMI1_CLK- DIFF Chapter 2 –...
  • Page 38 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DDC1_CLK DDC1_DATA HDMI1_HPD HDMI2_TX2+ DIFF HDMI2_TX2- DIFF HDMI2_TX1+ DIFF HDMI2_TX1- DIFF HDMI2_TX0+ DIFF HDMI2_TX0- DIFF HDMI2_CLK+ DIFF HDMI2_CLK- DIFF DDC2_CLK DDC2_DATA HDMI2_HPD Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 39: Dual Usb 3.2 Gen 2 (Port1/ Port2) (Cn11)

    2.4.10 Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Port1/ Port2) (CN11) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V5SB USB2_2_DN DIFF USB2_2_DP DIFF USB3_2_RXN DIFF USB3_2_RXP DIFF USB3_2_TXN DIFF USB3_2_TXP DIFF +V5SB USB2_3_DN DIFF USB2_3_DP DIFF USB3_3_RXN DIFF USB3_3_RXP DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 40: External +12V Input (Cn12)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB3_3_TXN DIFF USB3_3_TXP DIFF 2.4.11 External +12V Input (CN12) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +12V +12V 2.4.12 DDR4 SO-DIMM Slot (CN14) Standard specification. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 41: Fan Connector (Cn15)

    2.4.13 FAN Connector (CN15) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V12S +12V TACH 2.4.14 RTC Battery Connector (CN17) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 42: Digital Io Port (Cn18)

    2.4.15 Digital IO Port (CN18) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DIO_0 IN/OUT DIO_1 IN/OUT DIO_2 IN/OUT DIO_3 IN/OUT 2.4.16 USB 2.0 Port 1, 2 (CN19) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5VSB Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 43 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB1_D- DIFF USB2_D- DIFF USB1_D+ DIFF USB2_D+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 44: Function Block

    Function Block Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 45: Thermal Assembly Options

    Thermal Assembly Options Active Fan, Part Number: PICO-WHU4-FAN01 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 46 Heat spreader/ fan-less assembly, Part Number: PICO-WHU4-HSP01 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 - Ami Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 48: System Test And Initialization

    System Test and Initialization The PICO-WHU4 uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization during the boot up sequence. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, the system will output a few short beeps or display an error message. The board can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.

  • Page 49: Ami Bios Setup

    AMI BIOS Setup The AMI BIOS ROM has a pre-installed Setup program that allows users to modify basic system configurations. These configurations are stored in the battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so the information is retained when power is turned off. To enter BIOS Setup, turn on the system and immediately press <Del>...

  • Page 50: Setup Submenu: Main

    Setup Submenu: Main Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 51: Setup Submenu: Advanced

    Setup Submenu: Advanced Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 52: Trusted Computing

    3.4.1 Trusted Computing Options Summary Security Device Disable Support Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. SHA-1 PCR Bank Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
  • Page 53 Options Summary Platform Hierarchy Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or disable Platform Hierarchy Storage Hierarchy Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Storage Hierarchy Endorsement Disabled Hierarchy Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Endorsement Hierarchy TPM2.0 UEFI Spec TCG_1_2 Version...

  • Page 54: Cpu Configuration

    3.4.2 CPU Configuration Options Summary Active Processor Cores Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled Technology Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.

  • Page 55: Sata Configuration

    3.4.3 SATA Configuration Options Summary SATA Controller(s) Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable SATA Device. mSATA port Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable SATA Port Port 1 Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enable or Disable SATA Port Chapter 3 –...

  • Page 56: Hardware Monitor

    3.4.4 Hardware Monitor Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 57: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    3.4.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Auto Duty-Cycle Mode Options Summary Fan Mode Auto RPM Mode Auto Duty-Cycle Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Smart Fan Mode Select Temperature Source CPU (external) Optimal Default, Failsafe Default System Select the monitored temperature source for this fan. Temperature Auto fan speed control.
  • Page 58 Auto RPM Mode Options Summary Temperature Auto fan speed control. Fan speed will follow different temperature by different RPM 1-100 RPM Percentage Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 59 Manual Duty Options Summary Manual Duty Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Manual mode fan control, user can write expected duty cycle (PWM fan type) 1-100 Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 60 Manual RPM Mode Options Summary Manual RPM Mode 3000 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Manual mode fan control, user can write expected RPM count 500-10000 Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 61: Sio Configuration

    3.4.5 SIO Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 62: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    3.4.5.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.

  • Page 63: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    3.4.5.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.

  • Page 64: Power Management

    3.4.6 Power management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode Restore AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Always On Always Off IO Restore AC power Loss RTC wake system from Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Fixed Time...

  • Page 65: Digital Io Port Configuration

    3.4.7 Digital IO Port Configuration Options Summary DIO Port* Output Input Set DIO as Input or Output Output Level High Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set output level when DIO pin is output Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 66: Setup Submenu: Chipset

    Setup Submenu: Chipset Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 67: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 68: Pch-Io Configuration

    3.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration Options Summary MiniCard Slot Function SATA Optimal Default, Failsafe Default PCIe Select function enabled for Full size MiniCard Slot (CN6) Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 69: Serial Io Configuration

    3.5.2.1 Serial IO Configuration Options Summary I2C3 Controller Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enables/ Disables Serial IO Controller Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 70: Setup Submenu: Security

    Setup Submenu: Security Change User/Administrator Password You can set an Administrator Password or User Password. An Administrator Password must be set before you can set a User Password. The password will be required during boot up, or when the user enters the Setup utility. A User Password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility.

  • Page 71: Secure Boot

    3.6.1 Secure Boot Options Summary Secure Boot Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset Secure Boot Mode Custom...

  • Page 72: Key Management

    3.6.1.1 Key Management Options Summary Factory Key Provision Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode.
  • Page 73 Options Summary Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB Device Guard ready system must not list 'Microsoft UEFI CA' Certificate in Authorized Signature database (db) Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults Platform Key (PK) Details Export Update Delete Key Exchange Keys Details Export Update...

  • Page 74: Setup Submenu: Boot

    Setup submenu: Boot Options Summary Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or disable showing boot logo. Lunch PXE ROM Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Network OpROM Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 75: Bbs Priorities

    3.7.1 BBS Priorities Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 76: Setup Submenu: Exit

    Setup submenu: Exit Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 - Drivers Installation

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – Drivers Installation...

  • Page 78: Drivers Download And Installation

    Drivers Download and Installation Drivers for the PICO-WHU4 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/pico-itx-boards-pico-whu4 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Step 1 – Install Chipset Driver Open the Step 1 –...
  • Page 79 Step 4 – Install Serial IO Driver Open the Step 4 – Intel Serial IO folder and select your OS Open the SetupSerialIO.exe file Follow the instructions Driver will be installed automatically Step 5 – Install LAN Driver Open the Step 5 – LAN folder and select your OS Open the setup.exe file Follow the instructions Driver will be installed automatically...

  • Page 80: Appendix A - Mating Connectors

    Appendix A Appendix A – Mating Connectors...
  • Page 81 List of Mating Connectors and Cables The following table lists mating connectors and available cables. Mating Connector Connector Available Function Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model no LPC Port SHR-12V-S-B LPC Port 1703120130 Cable COM Port SHDR-20V-S-B COM Port 170110010B Cable Connector Front Panel...

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