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COM-TGUC6 COM Express Module User ’s Manual 1 Last Updated: October 25, 2021...
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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.
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Acknowledgements 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 ⚫ Intel Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: I t em Quantity COM-TGUC6 ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Preface...
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(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. Preface...
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Saf e ty 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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Chi na RoHS Requirement (EN) Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements He xavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated C omponent Le ad Me rcury C admium C hromium Biphenyls...
1 .1 Spe cifications System F o rm Factor COM Express Compact size, Type 6 CP U 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processor CP U Frequency Up to 1.8 GHz, i7-1185GRE Chip set 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processor Memory Type DDR4 3200 SODIMM x 2 Max.
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Di splay VGA /LCD Controller Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics/ UHD Graphics Vid eo Output 4 Simultaneous Displays: 18/24-bit 2 Channel LVDS/eDP x 1 (Default: LVDS) DDI x 3 VGA x 1 Et hernet Intel® i225LM, up to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet x 1 A ud io High Definition Audio Interface U SB Port...
2.3 Li st of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s connectors that you can configure for your application Lab el F unction COMAB1 Express ROW A/B Connector COMCD1 Express ROW C/D Connector DDR 1 DDR4 SO-DIMMCOM Connector DDR 2 DDR4 SO-DIMMCOM Connector...
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R o w A R o w B P in Sig nal P in Sig nal A 14 B 14 SMB_DAT A 15 SUS_S3# B 15 SMB_ALERT# A 16 SATA0_TX+ B 16 SATA1_TX+ A 17 SATA0_TX- B 17 SATA1_TX- A 18 SUS_S4# B 18 SUS_STAT#...
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R o w A R o w B P in Sig nal P in Sig nal A 39 USB4- B 39 USB5- A 40 USB4+ B 40 USB5+ A 41 GND (FIXED) B 41 GND (FIXED) A 42 USB2- B 42 USB3- A 43 USB2+...
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R o w A R o w B P in Sig nal P in Sig nal A 64 PCIE_TX1+ B 64 PCIE_RX1+ A 65 PCIE_TX1- B 65 PCIE_RX1- A 66 B 66 WAKE0# A 67 GPI2 B 67 WAKE1# A 68 PCIE_TX0+ B 68 PCIE_RX0+...
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R o w A R o w B P in Sig nal P in Sig nal A 89 PCIE_CLK_REF- B 89 VGA_RED A 90 GND (FIXED) B 90 GND (FIXED) A 91 SPI_POWER B 91 VGA_GRN A 92 SPI_MISO B 92 VGA_BLU A 93 GPO0...
2.4.2 COM E xpress ROW C/D Connector ( CN3) R o w C R o w D P in Sig nal P in Sig nal GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) USB_SSRX0- USB_SSTX0- USB_SSRX0+ USB_SSTX0+ USB_SSRX1- USB_SSTX1- USB_SSRX1+ USB_SSTX1+ USB_SSRX2- USB_SSTX2- USB_SSRX2+ USB_SSTX2+ GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED)
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R o w C R o w D P in Sig nal P in Sig nal DDI1_HPD DDI1_PAIR0+ DDI1_PAIR0- DDI1_PAIR1+ DDI1_PAIR1- GND (FIXED) DDI2_CTRLCLK_AUX+ DDI1_PAIR2+ DDI2_CTRLDATA_AUX- DDI1_PAIR2- DDI2_DDC_AUX_SEL DDI1_DDC_AUX_SEL DDI3_CTRLCLK_AUX+ DDI1_PAIR3+ DDI3_CTRLDATA_AUX- DDI1_PAIR3- DDI3_DDC_AUX_SEL DDI3_PAIR0+ DDI2_PAIR0+ DDI3_PAIR0- DDI2_PAIR0- GND(FIXED) GND (FIXED) DDI3_PAIR1+ DDI2_PAIR1+ DDI3_PAIR1-...
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R o w C R o w D P in Sig nal P in Sig nal DDI3_PAIR3+ DDI2_PAIR3+ DDI3_PAIR3- DDI2_PAIR3- GND(FIXED) GND (FIXED) PEG_RX0+ PEG_TX0+ PEG_RX0- PEG_TX0- PEG_LANE_RV# PEG_RX1+ PEG_TX1+ PEG_RX1- PEG_TX1- TYPE2# PEG_RX2+ PEG_TX2+ PEG_RX2- PEG_TX2- GND(FIXED) GND(FIXED) PEG_RX3+ PEG_TX3+ PEG_RX3- PEG_TX3-...
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R o w C R o w D P in Sig nal P in Sig nal GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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R o w C R o w D P in Sig nal P in Sig nal C100 GND (FIXED) D100 GND (FIXED) C101 D101 C102 D102 C103 D103 C104 VCC_12V D104 VCC_12V C105 VCC_12V D105 VCC_12V C106 VCC_12V D106 VCC_12V C107 VCC_12V D107...
The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been ⚫ erased. The COM-TGUC6 CMOS memory uses a backup battery for data retention. The battery must be replaced if it runs out of power. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup The AMI BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This information is stored in the battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. To enter Setup, power on the computer and press <Del>...
3.4.1 G raphics Configuration Op tions Summary VB T Select LVDS On eDP On eDP/LVDS Off Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select VBT for GOP Driver Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.1.1 LVDS Panel Configuration Op tions Summary 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 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1200@60Hz Select panel type Table Continues on Next Page… Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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Op tions Summary Co lor Depth 18-Bit Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 24-Bit 36-Bit 48-Bit Select panel type B acklight Mode BIOS & Application Windows Slider Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select backlight control signal type Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.2 CPU Configuration Op tions Summary A ctive Processor Cores Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Turbo Mode Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable processor Turbo Mode (requires EMTTM enabled too). AUTO means enabled Hyper-Threading Disabled...
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Op tions Summary I nt el (VMX) Virtualization Disabled Technology Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.3 Me mor y Configuration Op tions Summary I n-Band ECC Support Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable In-Band ECC. Either the IBECC or the TME can be enabled. I n-Band ECC Error Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default I njection Enabled By enabling this Error Injection feature, the user acknowledges the security risks.
3.4.4.1 Sm ar t Fan Mode Configuration FAN 1: Full Mode Op tions Summary FAN 1 Full Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Manual Mode by PWM Auto Mode by PWM Smart Fan Mode Select P W M signal Non-inverting Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Inverting Select output PWM of inverting or non-inverting signal.
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FAN 1: Manual Mode by PWM Op tions Summary Manual Setting Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set Fan at fixed Duty-Cycle Min=0 Max=100 Please input Dec number: Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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FAN 1: Auto Mode by PWM Op tions Summary Mo nitor Thermal CPU Temperature (PECI) Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Thermal Source 1(T1) Thermal Source 2(T2) Select monitor thermal source Temperature Of Start Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Temperature Of Start Temperature of Off Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Temperature of Off St art PWM...
3.4.6.1 Fi rmware Update Configuration Op tions Summary Me F W Image Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default R e-Flash Enabled Enable/ Disable Me FW Image Re-Flash Function. F W Update Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable ME FW Update Function Chapter 3 –...
3.4.6 On-Module Configuration Op tions Summary B attery Management Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default One Battery Enable to support battery in ACPI OS by I2C_CK, I2C_DAT (B33, B34) EC- SMB-HC Support Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled SMBus Host Controller Interface via Embedded Controller. Chapter 3 –...
3.4.7 Powe r Management Op tions Summary Po wer Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode. R estore AC Power Loss Last State Always On Always Off Optimal Default, Failsafe Default SIO Restore AC Power Loss: To decide the behavior after system power cut then resupply.
3.4.8 AAE ON BIOS Robot Op tions Summary Sends watch dog before Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default B I OS POST Enabled Enabled - Robot set Watch Dog Timer (WDT) right after power on, before BIOS start POST process. And then Robot will clear WDT on completion of POST. WDT will reset system automatically if it is not cleared before its timer counts down to zero.
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Op tions Summary Delayed POST Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default (DX E phase) Enabled Enabled - Robot holds BIOS before POST completion. This allows BIOS POST to start with stable power or start after system is physically warmed-up. N o te: Robot does this after 'Send watch dog before BIOS POST'. R eset system once Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.5.1 PCI E xpress Configuration Op tions Summary P CI Express Root Port Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control the PCI Express Root Port. P CI e Speed Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 Gen4 Configure PCIe Speed Ho t Plug Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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Op tions Summary P CI e 0_3 Select PCIE Controller are four ×1 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default PCIE Controller are one ×2 and two ×1 PCIE Controller are two ×2 PCIE Controller is one ×4 PCIE Controller Selection P CI Express 0 Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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Op tions Summary P CI Express 3 Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control the PCI Express Root Port. P CI e Speed Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 Configure PCIe Speed Ho t Plug Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled PCI Express Hot Plug Enable/Disable P CI Express 4...
3.5.2 Storage Configuration Op tions Summary SATA Controller(s) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable SATA Device. Po rt 0 Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable SATA Port Ho t Plug Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Designates this port as Hot Pluggable SATA Device Type Hard Disk Drive...
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Op tions Summary Ho t Plug Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Designates this port as Hot Pluggable SATA Device Type Hard Disk Drive Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Solid State Drive Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive Chapter 3 –...
3.5.3 HD Audio Configuration Op tions Summary HD A udio Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled = HDA will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.5.4 Di gital IO Port Configuration Op tions Summary GP I* Input Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Output Set DIO as Input or Output GP O* Input Output Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set DIO as Input or Output Out put Level High Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set output level when DIO pin is output...
3.5.5.1 Se ri al Port 1 Configuration Op tions Summary U s e This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Po ssible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA ; IO=2C8h;...
3.5.5.2 Se ri al Port 2 Configuration Op tions Summary U s e This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Po ssible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 DMA ; IO=2D8h;...
3.5.6 Se ri al Port Console Redirection Op tions Summary Co nsole Redirection Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.6 Se tup Submenu: Security Change Administrator/User Password Y ou can set an Administrator password. If you set an Administrator password , you can then set a User password. User passwords do not have access to many of the features in the Setup utility.
3.6.1 Trusted Computing Op tions Summary Security Device Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Sup port Enable Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TGU EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. SHA-1 PCR Bank Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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Op tions Summary Pending operation None Optimal Default, Failsafe Default TPM Clear Schedule an Operation for the Security Device. Note: Y our Computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of Security Device. P latform Hierarchy Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Platform Hierarchy St orage Hierarchy...
3.6.2 Se cure Boot Op tions 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 Standard Custom...
3.6.1.1 Ke y Management Op tions Summary Factory Key Provision Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
Dri vers Download and Installation Drivers for the COM-TGUC6 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/com-express-cpu-modules-com-tguc6 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them . A ud io Driver (Windows 10) Open the folder where you unzipped the A ud io Drivers Run the Set up.exe in the folder...
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L A N Drivers (Windows 10) Open the folder where you unzipped the LA N Drivers Read the ReadMe.txt file before proceeding. Caut ion: Be sure to install the driver package before installing the Intel® PROSet package. Open the W ired_driver_26.3_x64 folder Run the W ired_driver_26.3_x64.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions, drivers will be installed automatically.
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Peripheral Driver (Linux) Open the folder where you unzipped the P eripheral Drivers Follow the instructions contained within the user guides to install the related drivers. Chapter 4 – Driver Installation...
Watchdog T imer Initial Program Tab le 1: Embedded BRAM relative register table Default Value N o te I nd ex 0x284(Note1) BRAM Index Register Dat a 0x285(Note2) BRAM Data Register Lo g ical Device Number 0xA 8(Note3) Watch dog Logical Device Number F unction and Device Number 0x00(Note4) Watch dog Function/Device Number...
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************************************************************************************ // Embedded BRAM relative definition (Please reference to Table 1) #define byte EcBRAMIndex //This parameter is represented from Note1 #define byte EcBRAMData //This parameter is represented from Note2 #define byte BRAMLDNReg //This parameter is represented from Note3 #define byte BRAMFnDataReg //This parameter is represented from Note4 #define void EcBRAMWriteByte(byte Offset, byte Value);...
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************************************************************************************ Main VOID // Procedure : AaeonWDTConfig // (byte)Timer : Time of WDT timer.(0x00~0xFF) // (boolean)Unit : Select time unit(0: second, 1: minute). AaeonWDTConfig(); // Procedure : AaeonWDTEnable // This procudure will enable the WDT counting. AaeonWDTEnable(); ************************************************************************************ Appendix A – Watchdog Timer Programming...
Di gital I/O Programming The COM-TGUC6 utilizes an AAEON chipset as its Digital I/O controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration, which you can use to develop a customized program to fit your application. C.2 Di gital I/O Register...
C.3 Di gital I/O Sample Program ************************************************************************************ // Embedded BRAM relative definition (Please reference to Table 1) #define byte EcBRAMIndex //This parameter is represented from Note1 #define byte EcBRAMData //This parameter is represented from Note2 #define byte BRAMLDNReg //This parameter is represented from Note3 #define byte BRAMFnData0Reg //This parameter is represented from Note4 #define byte BRAMFnData1Reg //This parameter is represented from Note5 #define void EcBRAMWriteByte(byte Offset, byte Value);...
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************************************************************************************ Main VOID Boolean PinStatus ; // Procedure : AaeonReadPinStatus // Input : Example, Read Digital I/O Pin 3 status // Output : InputStatus : 0: Digital I/O Pin level is low 1: Digital I/O Pin level is High PinStatus = AaeonReadPinStatus(DIO0ToDIO7Reg, DIO3Bit); // Procedure : AaeonSetOutputLevel // Input : Example, Set Digital I/O Pin 6 level...
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