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GENESYS-APL7 Compact Embedded System User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: June 30, 2020...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2018. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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Acknowledgement All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft® Windows™ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Intel®, Pentium®, Celeron®, and Xeon™ are registered trademarks of Intel ⚫ Corporation Core™, Atom™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity GENESYS-APL7 ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Preface...
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About this Document This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as detailed descriptions and explanations on the product’s hardware and software features (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 at AAEON.com for the latest version of this document.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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China RoHS Requirement (EN) Hazardous and Toxic Materials List AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0 Hazardous or Toxic Materials or Elements Component Name PCB and Components Wires & Connectors for Ext.Connections Chassis CPU & RAM HDD Drive LCD Module Optical Drive Touch Control Module Battery This form is prepared in compliance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
Specifications System 3.5'' Subcompact Board Form Factor Intel Pentium N4200 Processor SoC Intel Celeron N3350 Processor SoC Up to 2.5 GHz CPU Frequency Intel Pentium N4200 Processor SoC Chipset Intel Celeron N3350 Processor SoC DDR3L 1866MHz, SODIMM x 1 Memory Type Up to 8GB Max.
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System CE/FCC Certification Display Intel Pentium N4200 Processor SoC VGA/LCD Controller Intel Celeron N3350 Processor SoC Video Output Realtek RTL-8111E, RJ-45 x 2 Ethernet — Audio Rear I/O: USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 2 USB Port Internal: USB 2.0 x 2 Rear I/O: COM x 1 (RS-232) Serial Port Internal: COM x 6 (RS-232)
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 Front Panel Connector Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection COM1 Pin8 Function Selection JP10 COM3 Pin8 Function Selection JP11 COM4 Pin8 Function Selection...
List of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s connectors. Label Function External +12V Input CN12 COM Port 9 CN13 COM Port 10 CN14 COM Port 12 CN15 COM Port 11 CN17 LPC and I2C Port CN22 CPU FAN (Optional) CN23...
2.4.1 External +12V Input (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +12V +12V 2.4.2 COM Port (CN12, CN13, CN14, CN15, CN25, CN26) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±9V ±9V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±9V RI/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V 2.4.3 LPC and I2C Port (CN17) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LAD0 +3.3V LAD1 +3.3V LAD2 +3.3V LAD3 +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V LFRAME# LRESET# +3.3V LCLK Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level I2C DATA I2C CLK SERIRQ +3.3V 2.4.4 CPU FAN (Optional) (CN22) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V FAN_TAC 2.4.5 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN27) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 2.4.6 RTC Battery (CN28) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level...
2.4.7 USB 2.0 Port (CN29, CN30) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF 2.4.8 SATA III Port (CN37) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.10 LAN (RJ-45) (CN39, CN40) ACT/LINK SPEED Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level MDI0+ DIFF MDI0- DIFF MDI1+ DIFF MDI2+ DIFF MDI2- DIFF MDI1- DIFF MDI3+ DIFF MDI3- DIFF 2.4.11 COM Port 3 (CN41) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±9V ±9V Chapter 2 –...
RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±9V RI/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR RI/+5V/+12V 2.4.12 VGA Port (CN42) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Analog GREEN Analog BLUE Analog RED_GND_RTN GREEN_GND_RTN BLUE_GND_RTN CRT_PLUG# DDC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.4.14 Mini-Card Slot (Full-Sized) (CN45) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.4.15 DDR3L SO-DIMM Slot (DIMM1) Standard Specification Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Hardware Assembly Guide This section details the steps to installing your device’s drive (2.5” HDD or SSD), RAM module, and Mini-Card modules (Half-Sized and Full-Sized mPCIe/mSATA cards). Be sure to read instructions before assembly and ensure that you have the required parts before proceeding.
2.6.1 Installing 2.5” Storage Drive Step 1: Loosen the spring-mounted thumb screws at the rear of the system. This can be done by hand or with a screw driver. The top panel/lid will swing open towards the front. Step 2: Connect the SATA and SATA Power cables to the storage drive. Chapter 2 –...
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Step 3: Connect the SATA cable to board connector CN37 and SATA Power to board CN27 (see Chapter 2.3 for reference.) Route the cables around the heatsink as shown, then secure the drive to the frame with three screws. SATA Port SATA Power (CN37) (CN27)
2.6.2 RAM Module Installation Step 1: To access the RAM slot, flip system over to bottom. Remove the two screws holding the bottom panel in place. Bottom panel will swing up and can be removed. Step 2: Locate the RAM module slot. Step 3: Insert the RAM module into the slot at an angle (approx.
2.6.3 Mini-Card Installation Step 1: Locate the mPCIe/mSATA slots. Remove both mounting screws from board. CN45 CN44 Step 2: Insert the mPCIe/mSATA Mini-Card into CN45 at an angle (approx. 30°). Press down gently and secure with a mounting screw. Repeat for inserting the next mPCIe/mSATA Mini-Card into CN44.
2.6.4 Wall Mount Brackets For this task, you need two wall mount brackets and four steel screws included in the wall mount kit. Line up the brackets with the four open holes on the bottom panel of the system as shown, then secure brackets with the four screws.
2.6.5 VESA Mounting Kit For this task, you need the VESA bracket and two steel screws included in the VESA mount kit. Insert screws into the two empty holes on the bottom panel of the system as shown. The system can now be attached to the VESA bracket. Mount the system with side panels facing vertically, and the wide openings of the VESA mount pointed upwards.
System Test and Initialization The system 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 system can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.
AMI BIOS Setup The AMI BIOS ROM has a pre-installed Setup program that allows users to modify basic system configurations, which is stored in the battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so that the information is retained when the power is turned off. To enter BIOS Setup, power on the system and press <Del>...
3.4.2 SATA Configuration Options Summary Chipset SATA Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enables or Disables the Chipset SATA Controller. The Chipset SATA controller supports the two black internal SATA ports (up to 3Gb/s supported per port). Port 0 Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable SATA Port...
3.4.4.1 CPU Smart Fan Mode Configuration Options Summary Fan 1 Smart Fan Manual Duty Mode Control 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. Duty Cycle 1 Temperature 1 Auto fan speed control.
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=3E8h; IRQ=11 IO=2E8h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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=3F8h; IRQ=11 IO=2F8h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
3.4.5.3 Serial Port 3 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=2E8h; IRQ=11 IO=3E8h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
3.4.5.4 Serial Port 4 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=2B0h; IRQ=10 IO=3B8h; IRQ=10 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
3.4.5.5 Serial Port 5 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=2B8h; IRQ=10 IO=2B0h; IRQ=10 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
3.4.5.6 Serial Port 6 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=280h; IRQ=10 IO=288h; IRQ=10 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
3.4.5.7 Serial Port 7 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=288h; IRQ=10 IO=280h; IRQ=10 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
3.4.6 Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode Restore AC Power Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Loss Always On Always Off RTC wake system Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default from S5 Fixed Time Fixed Time: System will wake on the hr::min::sec specified.
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.
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 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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.
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Options Summary Remove 'UEFI CA' from 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...
Driver Download/Installation Drivers for the GENESYS-APL7 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/embedded-single-board-computers-GENESYS-apl7 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Step 1 – Install Chipset Drivers Open the Step1 - Chipset folder.
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Step 4 – Install TXE Driver Open the Step4 - TXE folder Select and run SetupTXE.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 5 – Install Serial Port Driver Open the Step5 - SerialPort_Patch folder Select and run Setup_x64.exe if you have installed 64-bit version of Windows.
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