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Asus AAEON GENE-SKU6 User Manual

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GENE-SKU6 Rev. B
3.5" Subcompact Board
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User's Manual 2
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Last Updated: December 2, 2020

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  • Page 1 GENE-SKU6 Rev. B 3.5” Subcompact Board User’s Manual 2 Last Updated: December 2, 2020...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2020. 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.
  • 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® and Celeron® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation ⚫...
  • Page 4 Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity GENE-SKU6 Rev. B Heat spreader If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Preface...
  • Page 5 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.
  • 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 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 连接器及线材...
  • 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 Thermal Solution ..................... 9 2.3.1 GENE-SKU6-HSK02 ................9 2.3.2 GENE-SKU6-HSK03 ................10 2.3.3 GENE-SKU6-FAN01 ................
  • Page 12 2.7.3 BIOS Debug Port (CN8) ..............23 2.7.4 LAN (RJ-45) Port 1/ Port 2 (CN9/ CN10)......... 24 2.7.5 Mini-Card Slot (Full-Mini Card) (CN11) ..........24 2.7.6 Mini-Card Slot (Half-Size Mini Card) (CN13) ......... 26 2.7.7 SATA Port (CN14) ................. 29 2.7.8 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN15) ..........
  • Page 13 Setup submenu: Main ..................54 Setup submenu: Advanced ................. 55 3.4.1 Advanced: CPU Management ............56 3.4.2 Advanced: SATA Configuration ............58 3.4.3 Advanced: USB Configuration ............59 3.4.4 Advanced: SIO Configuration ............60 3.4.4.1 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 1-4 Configuration ...... 61 3.4.5 Advanced: Hardware Monitor ............
  • Page 14 Memory Address Map ..................93 IRQ Mapping Chart ....................94 Appendix B – Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports ............95 Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports ..............96 Appendix C – Mating Connectors and Cables ..............97 Mating Connectors and Cables ................98 Preface...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications System Form Factor 3.5'' Subcompact Board 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor SoC i7-6600U, i5-6300U, i3-6100U, Celeron® 3955U CPU Frequency Up to 3.0GHz Chipset 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor SoC i7-6600U, i5-6300U, i3-6100U, Celeron® 3955U Memory Type DDR4 1866/2133, SODIMM x 1 Max.
  • Page 17 Display VGA/LCD Controller 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor U Series Video Output VGA x 1 HDMI x 1 LVDS (18/24 bit) x 1 Backlight inverter supply Ethernet Intel® i210IT, 10/100/1000Base, RJ-45 x 2 (Rear I/O) Audio Audio (pin header) x 1 Speaker (2 pin) 3W x 2 USB Port USB3.2 Gen 1 x 4 (Rear I/O)
  • Page 18 TPM 2.0 Touch Other Front Panel connector x 1 Chapter 1 – Product Specifications...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    Dimensions Component Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 21 Solder Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 22: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 23: Thermal Solution

    Thermal Solution 2.3.1 GENE-SKU6-HSK02 One-shape heatsink, no need to use a heat spreader Note: It is recommended to use this configuration with a system cooler and air flow above 0.5 m/s. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 24: Gene-Sku6-Hsk03

    2.3.2 GENE-SKU6-HSK03 Heatsink for DRAM Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 25: Gene-Sku6-Fan01

    2.3.3 GENE-SKU6-FAN01 Cooler used with a heat spreader Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 26: Assembly Options

    Assembly Options Option 1 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 27 Option 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 28 Option 3 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 29: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 30: 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 LVDS Port Backlight Inverter VCC Selection LVDS Port Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection LVDS Port Operating VDD Selection mSATA/Mini-Card Operating VCC Selection Touch Screen 4/5/8-wire Mode Selection...

  • Page 31: Lvds Port Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection (Jp3)

    2.6.3 LVDS Port Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection (JP3) VR Mode PWM Mode (Default) 2.6.4 LVDS Port Operating VDD Selection (JP4) +3.3V (Default) 2.6.5 mSATA/ Mini-Card Operating VCC Selection (JP5) mSATA (Default) Mini-Card 2.6.6 Touch Screen 4,5,8 Wire Selection (JP6) 1 2 3 1 2 3 4/8-Wire Mode (Default)

  • Page 32: Com3 Pin8 Function Selection (Jp8)

    2.6.8 COM3 Pin8 Function Selection (JP8) Ring (Default) +12V 2.6.9 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection (JP9) Ring (Default) +12V 2.6.10 Front Panel Connector (JP10) Pin Name Pin Name PWR_BTN- PWR_BTN+ HDD_LED- HDD_LED+ BUZZER- BUZZER+ PWR_LED- PWR_LED+ H/W RESET- H/W RESET+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 33: Com4 Pin8 Function Selection (Jp11)

    2.6.11 COM4 Pin8 Function Selection (JP11) Ring (Default) +12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 34: 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 RTC Battery Connector LVDS Port Inverter / Backlight Connector BIOS Debug Port LAN (RJ-45) Port1 CN10 LAN (RJ-45) Port2 CN11 Mini-Card Slot (Full-size Mini Card)

  • Page 35: Battery (Cn1)

    Label Function CN33 External +5VSB Input CN35 BIO Connector CN37 HDMI Connector CN42 VGA Connector CN70 Speaker Left CN71 Speaker Right CN72 LVDS Port CN73 CPU FAN 2.7.1 Battery (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V 3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 36: Lvds Port Inverter / Backlight Connector (Cn7)

    2.7.2 LVDS Port Inverter / Backlight Connector (CN7) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_PWR +5V / +12V BKL_CONTROL BKL_ENABLE Note: LVDS BKL_PWR (Pin 1) can be set by LVDS Port Backlight Inverter VCC Selection (JP2). Note: LVDS BKL_CONTROL (Pin 2) can be set by LVDS Port Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection (JP3) Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 37: Bios Debug Port (Cn8)

    2.7.3 BIOS Debug Port (CN8) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +3.3VSB +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 38: Lan (Rj-45) Port 1/ Port 2 (Cn9/ Cn10)

    2.7.4 LAN (RJ-45) Port 1/ Port 2 (CN9/ CN10) 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 2.7.5 Mini-Card Slot (Full-Mini Card) (CN11) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE#...
  • Page 39 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V PCIE_RX-/mSATA_RX+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V PCIE_RX+/mSATA_RX- DIFF +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V PCIE_TX-/mSATA_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V PCIE_TX+/mSATA_TX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 40: Mini-Card Slot (Half-Size Mini Card) (Cn13)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.7.6 Mini-Card Slot (Half-Size Mini Card) (CN13) Note: Mini-Card Slot (CN13) can be set to either Mini-Card or mSATA mode through BIOS settings. Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level...
  • Page 41 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V PCIE_RX-/mSATA_RX+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V PCIE_RX+/mSATA_RX- DIFF +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 42 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_TX-/mSATA_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V PCIE_TX+/mSATA_TX+ DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 43: Sata Port (Cn14)

    2.7.7 SATA Port (CN14) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.7.8 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN15) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 44: Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Port 0/ Port 1 (Cn18)

    2.7.9 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 0/ Port 1 (CN18) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX− DIFF USB_SSRX+ DIFF USB_SSTX− DIFF USB_SSTX+ DIFF +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX− DIFF USB_SSRX+ DIFF USB_SSTX− DIFF USB_SSTX+ DIFF Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 45: Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2/ Port 3 (Cn19)

    2.7.10 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 2/ Port 3 (CN19) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX− DIFF USB_SSRX+ DIFF USB_SSTX− DIFF USB_SSTX+ DIFF +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX− DIFF USB_SSRX+ DIFF USB_SSTX− DIFF USB_SSTX+ DIFF Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 46: Usb 2.0 Port 7/ Port 8 (Cn20/ Cn21)

    2.7.11 USB 2.0 Port 7/ Port 8 (CN20/ CN21) +5VSB USB3_D- USB3_D+ Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF 2.7.12 Audio I/O Port (CN22) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RIGHT_OUT MIC_R LEFT_OUT MIC_L JD_LOUT JD_MIC GND_AUDIO Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 47: Touchscreen Connector (Cn23)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GND_AUDIO JD_LIN LINE_R_IN +5V_AUDIO LINE_L_IN 2.7.13 Touchscreen Connector (CN23) Note: Touch mode can be set by Touch Screen 4,5,8 Wire Selection (JP6). 4-Wire Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 48 4 Wires 5 Wires UL(Y) BOTTOM UR(H) LEFT LL(L) RIGHT LR(X) SENSE(S) 5-Wire Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UL(Y) UR(H) LL(L) LR(X) SENSE(S) 8-Wire Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TOP EXCITE Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 49: Digital I/O Port (Cn24)

    8-Wire Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BOTTOM EXCITE LEFT EXCITE RIGHT EXCITE TOP SENSE BOTTOM SENSE LEFT SENSE RIGHT SENSE 2.7.14 Digital I/O Port (CN24) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DIO0 DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 50: Com Port 1 Rs-232 (Cn25)

    2.7.15 COM Port 1 RS-232 (CN25) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±9V ±9V ±9V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 51: Com Port 4 (Cn26)/ Port 2 (Cn27)/ Port 3 (Cn28)

    2.7.16 COM Port 4 (CN26)/ Port 2 (CN27)/ Port 3 (CN28) COM Port RS-232/422/485 Pin Definitions Note: COM Port 2, 3, and 4 can be set by BIOS. Default setting is RS-232. Note: Pin 8 function can be set by Jumpers; Port 2 JP9, Port 3 JP8, Port 4 JP11. RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type...
  • Page 52 RS422_TX- RS422_TX+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 53 RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 54: Lpc Port (Cn29)

    2.7.17 LPC Port (CN29) 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 SMB_DATA/I2C_SDA SMB_CLK/I2C_SCL SMB_ALERT/SERIRQ +3.3V Note: I2C function can be set by BOM Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 55: External Power Input (Cn30)

    2.7.18 External Power Input (CN30) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +12V +9~+36V (or +12V) 2.7.19 +5VSB Output w/SMBus (CN32) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SMB_DATA +3.3V SMB_CLK +3.3V PS_ON# +3.3V +5VSB Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 56: External +5Vsb Input (Cn33)

    2.7.20 External +5VSB Input (CN33) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PS_ON# +3.3V +5VSB 2.7.21 BIO Connector (CN35) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +12V_Dual +12V PCIE1_TX- PCIE1_RX- PCIE1_TX+ PCIE1_RX+ PCIE2_TX- PCIE2_RX- PCIE2_TX+ PCIE2_RX+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 57 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PS_ON# +5V_Dual +5V_Dual +5V_Dual +5V_Dual PCIE_CLK+ PLT_RST# PCIE_CLK- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 58 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB 3.0_TX- USB 3.0_TX+ USB 2.0_D- USB 2.0_D+ USB 3.0_RX- USB 3.0_RX+ SMB_CLK SMB_DATA PCIE_WAKE# USB 2.0_OC# USB 2.0_OC# LPC_AD0 LPC_FRAME# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 59 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LPC_AD1 SERIRQ# LPC_AD2 LPC_AD3 GPIO/BIO_PWR_OK Audio_GND LPC_CLK Audio_OUT_L PME# Audio_OUT_R Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 60: Hdmi Connector (Cn37)

    2.7.22 HDMI Connector (CN37) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level HDMI_TX2+ DIFF HDMI_TX2- DIFF HDMI_TX1+ DIFF HDMI_TX1- DIFF HDMI_TX0+ DIFF HDMI_TX0- DIFF HDMI_CLK+ DIFF HDMI_CLK- DIFF DDC_CLK DDC_DATA HDMI_HPD Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 61: Vga Connector (Cn42)

    2.7.23 VGA Connector (CN42) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GREEN BLUE RED_GND_RTN GREEN_GND_RTN BLUE_GND_RTN DDC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 62: Speaker Left (Cn70)

    2.7.24 Speaker Left (CN70) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level AMP_OUT_L+ AMP_OUT_L- 2.7.25 Speaker Right (CN71) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level AMP_OUT_R+ AMP_OUT_R- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 63: Lvds Port (Cn72)

    2.7.26 LVDS Port (CN72) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_ENABLE BKL_CONTROL LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V LVDS_A_CLK- DIFF LVDS_A_CLK+ DIFF LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V LVDS_DA0- DIFF LVDS_DA0+ DIFF LVDS_DA1- DIFF LVDS_DA1+ DIFF LVDS_DA2- DIFF LVDS_DA2+ DIFF LVDS_DA3- DIFF LVDS_DA3+ DIFF DDC_DATA +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 64: Cpu Fan (Cn73)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DDC_CLK +3.3V LVDS_DB0- LVDS_DB0+ LVDS_DB1- LVDS_DB1+ LVDS_DB2- LVDS_DB2+ LVDS_DB3- LVDS_DB3+ LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V LVDS_B_CLK- DIFF LVDS_B_CLK+ DIFF 2.7.27 CPU FAN (CN73) FAN_TAC FAN_POWER Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V FAN_TAC Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 65: Chapter 3 - Ami Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 66: System Test And Initialization

    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 an error message. The board can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.

  • Page 67: Ami Bios Setup

    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, press <Del>...

  • Page 68: Setup Submenu: Main

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

  • Page 69: Setup Submenu: Advanced

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

  • Page 70: Advanced: Cpu Management

    3.4.1 Advanced: CPU Management Options Summary Hyper-threading Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable Intel Hyper-threading (HT) feature. Intel Virtualization Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Technology Disabled When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provide by Vanderpool Technology CPU C State Report Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
  • Page 71 Options Summary Turbo Mode Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable Turbo mode. This feature is only available when Intel SpeedStep enabled. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 72: Advanced: Sata Configuration

    3.4.2 Advanced: SATA Configuration Options Summary SATA Speed Support Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or disable SATA Device Serial ATA Port/mSATA Port Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enabled/Disabled Serial ATA Port/mSATA Port Serial ATA Port/mSATA Port Enabled Hot Plug Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled...

  • Page 73: Advanced: Usb Configuration

    3.4.3 Advanced: USB Configuration Options Summary Legacy USB Support Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Auto Enables BIOS Support for Legacy USB Support. When enabled, USB can be functional in legacy environment like DOS. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

  • Page 74: Advanced: Sio Configuration

    3.4.4 Advanced: SIO Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 75: Sio Configuration: Serial Port 1-4 Configuration

    3.4.4.1 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 1-4 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enable/ Disable specified serial port. Change Settings (COM1) Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; Change Settings (COM2) Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8h;...
  • Page 76 Options Summary Mode RS232 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default RS422 RS485 Configure COM operated as RS232, RS422 or RS485. Only COM3 and COM4 support this function. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 77: Advanced: Hardware Monitor

    3.4.5 Advanced: Hardware Monitor Options Summary Smart Fan Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable Smart Fan. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 78: Hardware Monitor: Smart Fan Configuration

    3.4.5.1 Hardware Monitor: Smart Fan Configuration Options Summary – Auto RPM Mode Fan Mode Manual RPM Mode Auto RPM Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Smart Fan Mode Select Temperature Source Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select the monitored temperature source for this fan. PM Percentage Auto fan speed control.
  • Page 79 Options Summary – Manual RPM Mode Manual RPM mode 3000 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default RPM value Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 80: Advanced: Csm Configuration

    3.4.6 Advanced: CSM Configuration Options Summary CSM Support Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable for CSM Support Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Legacy only UEFI only This option controls Legacy/UEFI boot option priority Network/PXE Do not launch Optimal Default, Failsafe Default UEFI...
  • Page 81 Options Summary Video Do not launch UEFI Legacy Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 82: Advanced: Power Management

    3.4.7 Advanced: Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Power on Late State Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure RTC wake system from S5 Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Fixed Time...
  • Page 83 Options Summary Wake up hour 0-23 Wake up minute 0-59 Wake up second 0-59 Wake up minute increase Resume from PCIE Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enabled or disabled resume from PCIE WAKE#. Resume from LAN/RI Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enabled or disabled resume from LAN/RI Chapter 3 –...

  • Page 84: Advanced: Digital Io Port Configuration

    3.4.8 Advanced: Digital IO Port Configuration Options Summary DIO Port1/2/3/4 Input Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Output Set DIO Port1/2/3/4 as Input or Output DIO Port5/6/7/8 Input Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Output Set GPIO3/GPIO4 as Input or Output Output Level Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set GPIO Level when used as Output Chapter 3 –...

  • Page 85: Setup Submenu: Chipset

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

  • Page 86: Chipset: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

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

  • Page 87: System Agent (Sa) Configuration: Graphics Configuration

    3.5.1.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration: Graphics Configuration Options Summary Primary IGFX Boot Display VBIOS Default Optimal Default, Failsafe Default HDMI LVDS Select Primary boot display device LVDS Panel Configuration Config LVDS panel parameters. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 88: Graphics Configuration: Lvds Panel Configuration

    3.5.1.2 Graphics Configuration: LVDS Panel Configuration Options Summary LVDS Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enable or Disable LVDS interface Panel Type 640x480@60Hz 800x480@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 1024x600@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 1280x768@60Hz 1280x800@60Hz 1280x1024@60Hz 1366x768@60Hz 1440x900@60Hz 1600x1200@60Hz Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 89 Options Summary 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1200@60Hz Select panel resolution. Color Depth 18-Bit Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 24-Bit 36-Bit 48-Bit Select color depth of the panel Backlight Type Inverted Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Normal Select Backlight control type. Inverted: Brightest for low PWM duty cycle and low voltage. Normal: Brightest for high PWM duty cycle and high voltage.

  • Page 90: Chipset: Pch-Io Configuration

    3.5.2 Chipset: PCH-IO Configuration Options Summary HD Audio Disabled Enabled Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/ Disable HD Audio Half-MiniCard Slot SATA Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Function PCIe Select function enabled for Half size MiniCard Slot Full-MiniCard Slot Function SATA PCIe Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select function enabled for Full size MiniCard Slot...
  • Page 91 Options Summary PCIE Speed Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 PCI Express Root 8 Gen Speed Me FW Image Re-Flash Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enable/ Disable Me FW Image Re-Flash function Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...

  • Page 94: 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 95 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 96: 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 Boot mode select LEGACY UEFI DUAL...

  • Page 97: Boot: Bbs Priorities

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

  • Page 98: Setup Submenu: Save & Exit

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

  • Page 99: Chapter 4 - Drivers Installation

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – Drivers Installation...

  • Page 100: Driver Download/Installation

    Driver Download/Installation Drivers for the GENE-SKU6 Rev. B 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-gene-sku6-rev-b Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Step 1 – Install Chipset Drivers Open the Step1 - Chipset folder followed by SetupChipset.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically...
  • Page 101 Step 4 – Install Audio Drivers Open the Step4 - Audio folder and select your OS Open the.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 5 – Install USB 3.0 Driver (Windows 7 only) Open the Step5 - USB3.0 folder followed by Setup.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically...
  • Page 102 Step 8 – Install Serial Port Drivers For Windows 7: Change User Account Control settings to Never notify Reboot and log in as administrator Chapter 4 – Driver Installation...
  • Page 103 Run patch.bat as administrator For Windows 8/10: Click on the Step8 - Serial Port Driver (Optional) folder and select your OS Open the setup.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Chapter 4 – Driver Installation...

  • Page 104: Note On Ehci

    Note on EHCI With the EHCI controller no longer available on the 6 Generation Intel® Core™ platforms, it is recommended to install Windows 7 through a SATA bus, e.g. SATA DVD-ROM, or patch the xHCI driver onto an installation media for Windows 7.

  • Page 105: Appendix A - I/O Information

    Appendix A Appendix A - I/O Information...

  • Page 106: I/O Address Map

    I/O Address Map Note: There are no PS/2 ports on the GENE-SKU6 Rev. B, hence the exclamation marks. Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 107: A.2 Memory Address Map

    A.2 Memory Address Map Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 108: A.3 Irq Mapping Chart

    A.3 IRQ Mapping Chart Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 109: Appendix B - Electrical Specifications For I/O Ports

    Appendix B Appendix B – Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports...

  • Page 110: Electrical Specifications For I/O Ports

    Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports Reference Signal Name Rate Output LVDS Port Inverter/ +5V/1.5A or +5V/+12V Backlight Connector +12V/1.5A Mini-Card Slot +3.3VSB +3.3V/1.1A CN11 (Full-Sized) +1.5V +1.5V/0.375A Mini-Card Slot +3.3VSB +3.3V/1.1A CN13 (Half-Sized) +1.5V +1.5V/0.375A +5V Output for CN15 +5V/1A SATA HDD USB 3.2 Gen 1 +5V/1A (per...

  • Page 111: Appendix C - Mating Connectors And Cables

    Appendix C Appendix C – Mating Connectors and Cables...

  • Page 112: Mating Connectors And Cables

    Mating Connectors and Cables Mating Connector Connector Available Function Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model no External Molex 51021-0200 Battery 175011301C Cable Connector LVDS PHR-5 Inverter Connector Molex 44915-0001 Connector CN10 Molex 44915-0001 Connector CN14 SATA Port Molex 887505318 CN15 PHR-2 SATA 1702150155...
  • Page 113 Mating Connector Connector Available Function Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model no CN30 +9~36V Power 1702002010 Cable Connector CN32 SMBus Catch 2418HJ-06 connector Electro nics CN33 External PHR-3 170220020B +5VSB Cable Power Input and PS_ON# CN70 Left PHR-2 speaker Connector CN71 Right PHR-2...

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