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EAX-W480P Intel® 10th Generation Core™ Processor ATX Motherboard With Intel® W480E Chipset User’s Manual Ed –08 April 2021 Part No. E2047AW4801R...
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Disclaimer Avalue Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance. Avalue Technology assumes no responsibility or liability for the...
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Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration purposes only. Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
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A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer. 4 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
2.3.20 Miscellaneous setting connector (SPI1) ..................29 2.3.21 Front Panel connector (JFP1) ....................... 30 2.3.22 CPU fan connector (CPUFAN1) ....................30 2.3.23 System fan connector 1 (SYSFAN1) ..................... 31 2.3.24 External Speaker connector (JBZ1) ....................31 2.3.25 Auxiliary Panel connector (JAUXP1) ..................... 32 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
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3.6.2.4.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration ....................52 3.6.2.4.6 Serial Port 6 Configuration ....................53 3.6.2.4.7 Serial Port 7 Configuration ....................53 3.6.2.4.8 Serial Port 8 Configuration ....................54 3.6.2.4.9 Serial Port 9 Configuration ....................54 3.6.2.4.10 Serial Port 10 Configuration ....................55 6 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
1.2 Packing List Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x EAX-W480P motherboard 2 x SATA cables 1 x I/O Shield ...
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up EAX-W480P or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.
COM 2~3: Support RS232/422/485 selected by BIOS selection 3 x 2 x 3 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for COM 1~3 support RS232 with Pin 9,+5V/+12V/RI by jumper 2 x 2 x 3 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for COM 2~3 support RS422/485 connector, 12 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
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: max resolution 3840x2160@60 (with HDR) HDMI (1.4) : max resolution 4096x2160@30 (not support HDR) Multiple Display Triple Display Ethernet 1 x Intel® I219LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY LAN Chipset 1 x Intel® I210AT PCI-e Gigabit Ethernet EAX-W480P User’s Manual 13...
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40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing Humidity Size (L x W) 12" x 9.6" (304.8mm x 243.84mm) Weight 1.32lbs (0.6kg) BIOS Support: OS Information 1. Win10 64bit UEFI 2. Linux Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 14 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EAX-W480P. EAX-W480P User’s Manual 15...
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm JPSMB1/2/3/4/5/6 PCI-e slot SMBus On off connector Connectors Label Function Note CPUFAN1 CPU fan connector 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm SYSFAN1 System fan connector 1 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 18 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
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Power connector 2 x 4 wafer, pitch 4.20mm ATX12V1 JSATA1/2/3/4 Serial ATA connector 1/2/3/4 CPU connector DP connector DVI1 DVI1 connector PEG1/2 PCI-e x16 slots 1/2 JPC1 JPC1 connector 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm EAX-W480P User’s Manual 19...
User’s Manual 2.3.3 Serial port 1 pin9 signal select (JRI1) Ring* +12V * Default 2.3.4 BIOS ME function configuration (JME1) Enable ME * Disable ME * Default EAX-W480P User’s Manual 21...
If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to. Press F1 to Continue, DEL to enter SETUP 40 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “” pointer marks all sub menus. EAX-W480P User’s Manual 41...
BIOS Vendor and your systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. 42 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
<Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu. 3.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock. EAX-W480P User’s Manual 43...
Visit the Avalue website (www.avalue.com.tw) to download the latest product and BIOS information. 3.6.2 Advanced Menu This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. 44 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled additional hardware capabilities provided by Technology Enabled[Default], Vanderpool Technology. All[Default], Number of cores to enable in each processor Active Processor Cores 1/2/3/4/5 package. /6/7/8/9 3.6.2.1.1 CPU - Power Management Control EAX-W480P User’s Manual 45...
Options Description When disabled AMT BIOS Features are no longer Disabled supported and user is no longer able to access MEBx AMT BIOS Features Enabled[Default], Setup. Note: This option does not disable Manageability Features in FW. 46 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 3.6.2.2.1 OEM Flags Settings Item Option Description Default[Default], Extended User OEMFlag Bit 15: Unconfigure ME with resetting Unconfigure ME USER MEBx password to default. Supervisor 3.6.2.2.2 Firmware Update Configuration EAX-W480P User’s Manual 47...
(OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be Enabled[Default], effective with some operating systems. Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system Suspend Disabled, ACPI Sleep State will enter when the SUSPEDN button is S3 (Suspend to RAM)[Default] pressed. 48 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Set Parameters of Serial Port 7 (COMG). Serial Port 8 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 8 (COMH). Serial Port 9 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 9 (COMI). Serial Port 10 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 10 (COMJ). EAX-W480P User’s Manual 49...
3.6.2.4.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 3.6.2.4.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 50 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Set COM Port as RS232, RS422 or RS485 mode. RS485 3.6.2.4.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], RS232[Default] UART 232 422 485 RS422 Set COM Port as RS232, RS422 or RS485 mode. RS485 EAX-W480P User’s Manual 51...
3.6.2.4.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 3.6.2.4.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 52 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
3.6.2.4.6 Serial Port 6 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 3.6.2.4.7 Serial Port 7 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], EAX-W480P User’s Manual 53...
3.6.2.4.8 Serial Port 8 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 3.6.2.4.9 Serial Port 9 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 54 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 3.6.2.4.10 Serial Port 10 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 3.6.2.5 NCT6106D H/W Monitor EAX-W480P User’s Manual 55...
CPU Fan Manual Mode Set Fan Duty Manually(1~255). Duty Manual Mode Mode 01[Default], Avalue Smart Fan Mode Select: Mode 01 to Mode SYS FAN Mode Mode 02 20 Or Manual (No Smart Fan) Mode 03 Mode 04 56 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. Select Disabled[Default], Fixed Time, system will wake on the hr::min::sec Wake system from S5 Fixed Time specified. Select Dynamic Time, System will wake on Dynamic Time the current time + Increase minute(s). EAX-W480P User’s Manual 57...
Options Description Disabled[Default], Console Redirection Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Enabled Disabled[Default], Console Redirection EMS Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Enabled 3.6.2.8 USB Configuration The USB Configuration menu helps read USB information and configures USB settings. 58 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Optical drives are emulated as ‘CDROM’, Mass Storage Devices Forced FDD Hard Disk drives with no media will be emulated according CD-ROM to a drive type. 3.6.2.9 Network Stack Configuration Item Options Description Disabled[Default], Network Stack Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack. Enabled EAX-W480P User’s Manual 59...
User’s Manual 3.6.3.1.3 DMI/OPI Configuration 3.6.3.1.4 PEG Port Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Enable Root Port Enabled Enable or Disable the Root Port. Auto[Default] Auto[Default] Gen1 Max Link Speed Configure PEG 0:1:0 Max Speed Gen2 Gen3 EAX-W480P User’s Manual 63...
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PEG0 (PCIEX1) Max Payload size Auto(Default Device Capability) or force to 256 TLP 128/256 Bytes Auto[Default] Select PEG1 Max Payload size; Choose PEG1 (PCIEX2) Max Payload size Auto(Default Device Capability) or force to 256 TLP 128/256 Bytes 64 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Control the PCI Express Root Port. (PCI-E Port 1~4) Enabled[Default], Disabled[Default] Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM 0 configure DISABLE – Disables ASPM. L0sL1 Auto 66 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed Gen2 Gen3 The number of milliseconds reference code will wait for link to exit Detect state for Detect Timeout enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port. 68 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed Gen2 Gen3 The number of milliseconds reference code will wait for link to exit Detect state for Detect Timeout enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port. EAX-W480P User’s Manual 69...
PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed Gen2 Gen3 The number of milliseconds reference code will wait for link to exit Detect state for Detect Timeout enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port. 70 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed Gen2 Gen3 The number of milliseconds reference code will wait for link to exit Detect state for Detect Timeout enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port. EAX-W480P User’s Manual 71...
PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed Gen2 Gen3 The number of milliseconds reference code will wait for link to exit Detect state for Detect Timeout enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port. 72 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Test Mode Enable/Disable (Loop Back). Disabled[Default], Disabled SATA Port Enable or Disable SATA Port Enabled[Default], Hard Disk Drive[Default], Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid SATA Device Type Solid State Drive State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. EAX-W480P User’s Manual 73...
2 min 10 min 30 min Disabled Wake Up by Ring Wake Up by Ring from S3/S4/S5 Enabled[Default], Disabled USB Standby Power Enable/Disable USB Standby Power during S3/S4/S5 Enabled[Default], Disabled[Default], SHOW DMI INFO SHOW DMI INFO Enabled 74 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Reset the system after saving the changes. 3.6.5.2 Discard Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller. EAX-W480P User’s Manual 77...
This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting. 3.6.5.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. 78 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 4. Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. EAX-W480P User’s Manual 79...
Windows 10 operation system. If the warning message appears while the installation process, click Continue to go on. Step1. Click Next. Step 3. Click Install. Step 2. Click Accept. Step 4. Complete setup. 80 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...
Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. Step 1. Click Next to continue setup. Step 3. Click Next Step 2. Click Next. Step 4. Click Finish to complete the setup 82 EAX-W480P User’s Manual...