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EPIC-ADS7-PUC EPIC System User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: March 29, 2023...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2023. 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® is a registered trademark 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: Item Quantity EPIC-ADS7-PUC ⚫ SATA Cable ⚫ SATA Power Cable ⚫ Screw Pack, Thermal Pads and Accessories Kit ⚫ CPU Cooler Backplate ⚫ Please note that the packing list may be different based on SKU. contact your distributor or sales representative if you have any queries.
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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 on 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ......................2 HSIO Function Table ....................4 Block Diagram ......................5 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................6 Dimensions ....................... 7 Jumpers and Connectors ..................8 (A) EPIC-ADS7 Main Board List of Jumpers ............10 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1) ..............
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2.5.9 COM Port 3/4 (CN15) ................21 2.5.10 LAN Port I219LM + USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (CN17) ....23 2.5.11 LAN Port I225LM + USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (CN18) ....24 2.5.12 HDMI Connector (CN19) ..............25 2.5.13 Digital I/O Port (CN20) .................
Specifications System Form Factor EPIC System Generation Intel® Core™ Series Processor, up to 65W CPU Frequency Up to 4.8GHz (Intel® Core™ i7-12700E) Chipset Intel® 600 Series Desktop Chipset (R680E/Q670E/H610E) Memory Type DDR5 4800MHz SODIMM x 2 Max. Memory Capacity Up to 32GB (16GB SODIMM x 2) BIOS UEFI Wake on LAN...
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Display VGA/LCD Controller Intel® UHD Graphics 770/Intel® UHD Graphics 730 (by CPU SKU) Video Output 3 Simultaneous Displays DP 1.4a x 2 HDMI 2.1 x 1 (up to 3840 x 2160) Backlight Inverter Supply — Ethernet Intel® I211AT, 10/100/1000Base, RJ-45 x 2 (No PXE &...
(A) EPIC-ADS7 Main Board List of Jumpers The board features a number of jumpers which can be configured for your application. Please refer to the table below and following sections for all jumpers which can be configured. Label Function Clear CMOS Jumper Auto Power Button AT/ATX Selection COM 2 Pin 8 Function Selection Front Panel Connector...
2.3.3 COM 2 Pin 8 Function Selection (JP4) Ring (Default) +12V 2.3.4 Front Panel Connector (JP6) Signal Signal EXT_PWRBTN# FP_HDLED- FP_HDLED+ FP_SPKR- +V5S PWRLED+ HWRST# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
(A) EPIC-ADS7 Main Board List of Connectors The EPIC-ADS7 main board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's connectors Label Function RTC Connector SATA Connector...
2.5.1 RTC Connector (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V +3.3V 2.5.2 SATA Connector (CN2/CN3) Pin Name Signal Type SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.3 4-Pin DC-In ATX Connector (CN4) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VIN +12V +VIN +12V Note: 12V only. 2.5.4 SATA Power Connector (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5V (2A) Note: CN6 offers a 2A current for SATA connector. Chapter 2 –...
2.5.5 External +5VSB Input Connector (CN7) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PS_ON# +5VSB +5V (2A) 2.5.6 CPU Fan Connector (CN8) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V (1A) FAN_TAC FAN_CTL Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.8 COM Port 1/2 (CN14) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Port 1 Port 2 ±5V ±5V ±5V RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Port 1 Port 2 RS485_ D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Port 1 Port 2 RI/+5V/+12V (0.5A) PWR +5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Port 1 Port 2 RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- RI/+5V/+12V (0.5A) PWR +5V/+12V Note: COM 2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note: Pin 17 RI only, Pin 18 function can be select by JP4.
2.5.9 COM Port 3/4 (CN15) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Port 1 Port 2 ±5V ±5V ±5V RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Port 1 Port 2 RS485_ D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Port 1 Port 2 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Port 1 Port 2 RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.13 Digital I/O Port (CN20) Signal Signal +V5S (0.5A) 2.5.14 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (CN21) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5V (0.9A) USB2_3D- DIFF USB2_3D+ DIFF USB3_3_SSRX− DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DP1_TX3_DP DIFF DP1_TX3_DN DIFF DDC_AUX_EN H(HDMI/L(DP) DP1_AUX_DP DP1_AUX_DN HDMI_HPD +V3P3S +3.3V 2.5.16 Vcore Programing Connector (CN24) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PM_SCL IN/OUT 3.3V PM_SDA IN/OUT 3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.17 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (Type-C) (CN25) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SSTXP1 DIFF SSTXN1 DIFF +5VSB CON_CC1 USB_P0_DP_C DIFF USB_P0_DN_C DIFF DP2_AUXP_CON DIFF +5VSB SSRXN2 DIFF SSRXP2 DIFF SSTXP2 DIFF SSTXN2 DIFF +5VSB CON_CC2 USB_P0_DP_C DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB_P0_DN_C DIFF DP2_AUXN_CON DIFF +5VSB SSRXN1 DIFF SSRXP1 DIFF Note: Type-C supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2, +5V current support 3A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.19 SPI BIOS Debug Port (CN27) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +3.3VSB +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS 2.5.20 M.2 2230 E-Key (CN28) Standard specification. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.25 TCC (CN33) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TIME_SYNC0 IN/OUT 3.3V TIME_SYNC1 IN/OUT 3.3V 2.5.26 SATA Power Connector (CN34) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5V(2A) Note: CN34 offers a 2A current for SATA connector. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
(B) Dual LAN Card List of Connectors Label Function 12V DC In LAN 2 RJ-45 Port LAN 1 RJ-45 Port FPC Cable Port (Connect to EPIC-CFS7) 2.6.1 12V DC In (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V_IN +V_IN Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.2 RJ-45 LAN Port (CN2/CN3) Pin Name Signal Type TRP1+ DIFF TRP1- DIFF TRP2+ DIFF TRP3+ DIFF Pin Name Signal Type TRP3- DIFF TRP2- DIFF TRP4+ DIFF TRP4- DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
System Test and Initialization These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or see an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.
AMI BIOS Setup AMI BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. Entering Setup Power on the computer and press <Del>or <ESC>...
3.4.1 CPU Configuration Options Summary Disabled Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Turbo Mode Disabled Enabled...
3.4.4 PTT Configuration Options Summary dTPM Optimal Default, Failsafe Default TPM Device Selection Selects TPM device: PTT or discrete TPM. PTT - enables PTT in SkuMgr dTPM - disables PTT is SkuMgr Warning! PTT TPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost. Chapter 3 –...
3.4.5 Trusted Computing Options Summary Security Device Support Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disable 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. SHA256 PCR Bank Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled...
3.4.6 SATA Configuration Options Summary SATA Controller(s) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable SATA Device. Port 0 Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Port. Hot Plug Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. Port 1 Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.8 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Options Summary Fan 1 Smart Fan Control Manual Duty Mode Auto Duty-Cycle Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Smart Fan Mode Select Temperature Source CPU Temperature System Temperature Optimal Default, Failsafe Default System Temperature 2 Select the monitored temperature source for this fan. Temperature 1 Duty Cycle 1 Auto fan speed control.
3.4.9.1 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.
3.4.9.2 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.
3.4.9.3 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=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.
3.4.9.4 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=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.
3.4.11 Legacy Console Redirection Settings Options Summary Redirection COM port COM0 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default COM1 (Pci Bus0, Dev0, Func0) (Disabled) Select a COM Port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM message. Resolution 80x24 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 80x25 On Legacy OS, the number of Rows and Columns supported redirection Redirect After POST...
3.4.12 AAEON BIOS Robot Options Summary Sends watch dog before Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default BIOS 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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Options Summary OS Timer (minute) Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Timer count set to Watch Dog Timer for OS loading. Delayed POST (PEI phase) Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enabled - Robot holds BIOS from starting POST, right after power on. This allows BIOS POST to start with stable power or start after system is physically warmed-up.
3.4.13 Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select power supply mode. Restore AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Always On Always Off Select power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. RTC wake system from S5 Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Fixed Time...
3.4.14 Digital IO Port Configuration Options Summary DIO Port* Output Input Set DIO as Input or Output Output Level High Set output level when DIO pin is output Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.5.5 PCH-IO Configuration Options Summary HD Audio Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control Detection of the HD-Audio Device. Disabled = HDA will unconditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally enabled. PCH LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable onboard NIC I225 LAN Controller Disabled...
Setup Submenu: Security Change User/Supervisor Password You can install a Supervisor password, and if you install a supervisor password, you can then install a user password. A user password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility. If you highlight these items and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a password.
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...
3.6.2 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 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...
Setup Submenu: Save & Exit Options Summary Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Restore Defaults Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.9.1 Intel® AMT Configuration Options Summary Password Policy Default Password Only During Setup and Configuration Anytime Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Network Access State Network Active Network Inactive Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Full Unprovision Changes network state of ME. When disabling, it will also clear some other settings. Chapter 3 –...
3.9.3 User Consent Options Summary User Opt-in None Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Configure When User Consent Should be Required Opt-in Configurable from Disabled Remote IT Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable Remote Change Capability of User Consent Feature Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.9.4 Power Control Options Summary ME ON in Host Sleep Mobile: ON in S0 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default States Mobile: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5(AC only) Idle Timeout Timeout Value (1-65536) Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
Drivers Download and Installation Drivers for the EPIC-ADS7-PUC can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/epic-board-alder-lake-epic-ads7-puc Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Install Audio Driver (Windows 10, Windows 11) Open the Audio Driver folder Open the Setup.exe file Follow the instructions...
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Install LAN Driver (Windows 10, Windows 11) Open the LAN Driver folder Open the Autorun.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Install Linux Peripheral Driver (Ubuntu 20.04.3) Open the Linux Driver-Peripheral folder Follow the instructions contained within the user guides to manually install drivers.
Introduction This section details the steps needed to install various hardware components for the EPIC-ADS7-PUC. It is recommended that you read through each step before beginning installation and to make sure you have all necessary tools and components. CPU Installation Step 1: Remove the two (2) screws located on the rear I/O side of the chassis, as shown.
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Following top cover removal, you will have access to the system’s motherboard. Appendix B – Assembly Guide...
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Step 3: Remove the CPU cover, then follow the below instructions: Pull the metal hinge to the left of the socket and then upwards towards the rear I/O side. Lift the socket bracket. Insert the CPU module with the triangle image on the top of the module facing the top right corner of the CPU socket.
DDR5 Module Installation ( DIMM2) To access SODIMM slot, follow the cover removal instructions given in steps 1 and 2 of section B.2. Step 1: Insert the DDR5 module to the SODIMM slot at a 30° angle until you hear a sharp click.
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Step 4: Replace the top cover of the chassis by sliding it towards the top I/O side, keeping the chassis cover flat throughout. Step 5: Reaffix the two (2) screws that were removed from the top I/O side of the chassis during step 1.
DDR5 Module Installation ( DIMM1) The system’s second SODIMM slot is accessible via the bottom side of the chassis. Note: Prior to DDR5 module installation, please follow the below instructions to apply thermal pads to the cooler backplate. Step 1: Remove the two (2) screws located on the bottom chassis cover, as shown. Remove the cover by lifting upwards at an angle.
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Step 2: Remove the covers from the cooler backplate rods (see packing list for details), and secure one either end of the CPU socket bottom, as shown. Appendix B – Assembly Guide...
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Step 3: Remove the plastic from the thermal pads and affix to the backplate, as shown. Appendix B – Assembly Guide...
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Step 4: Insert your DDR5 module horizontally until you hear a sharp click. Appendix B – Assembly Guide...
M.2 Expansion Module Installation Note: M.2 E-Key module must be installed before M.2 M-Key module. B.5.1 M.2 2230 E-Key Installation Follow standard procedures for expansion card installation, aligning the notch on the M.2 2230 module with the M.2 E-Key slot. Note the location of the mounting screws. Appendix B –...
B.5.2 M.2 2280 M-Key Installation Follow standard procedures for expansion card installation, ensuring that the M.2 2280 module has been installed prior to beginning M.2 2280 module installation. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 module with the M.2 M-Key slot. Note the location of the mounting screws.
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Once all expansion modules have been installed, reaffix backplate to chassis and affix with the two (2) screws removed during B.4 Step 1. Appendix B – Assembly Guide...
CPU Fan Installation Note: To install the CPU fan, return chassis to starting position from section B.2, accessing the relevant connector via the top side of the chassis. Step 1: Remove the two (2) screws located on the top I/O side of the chassis, as shown. Step 2: Remove the top cover of the chassis by sliding it towards the top I/O side, keeping the chassis cover flat throughout.
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Step 3: Affix the cooler to the board using the four (4) screws provided, ensuring the cooler is aligned facing away from the front I/O side of the chassis. Step 4: Connect the cooler power cable to the CPU fan connector (CN8), as shown. Appendix B –...
SSD Installation Note: Prior to SSD bracket removal, ensure to cut and remove any cable ties. Step 1: Remove the existing SSD bracket by removing the four (4) screws as shown. Step 2: Secure first SSD to the bracket using four (4) screws, followed by the second SSD on top of that, again secured via four (4) screws.
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Step 3: Attach the SATA connector and SATA power cables to the SSDs, then reinsert the SSD bracket to the system, securing it with the four (4) screws removed during step Step 4: Attach the other end of the cables to their respective connectors (see section 2.5 for connector configuration).
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Step 6: Close and secure chassis cover by sliding the top cover and securing with the four (4) screws removed during step 1 of section B.6. When finished, chassis should be fully closed and secure. Appendix B – Assembly Guide...