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iEPF-9000S-EX4
iEPF-9002S-EX4
User Manual
Copyright©2022 ASRock Industrial Computer Corp. All rights reserved.
iEP-9000E
iEP-9002E
Version 1.0
Published August 2022

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  • Page 1 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2022 Copyright©2022 ASRock Industrial Computer Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 ASRock Industrial Computer Corp. has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes marked in this manual and on the associated device before handling/operating the device, to avoid injury or damage. Read these safety instructions carefully. Retain this user manual for future reference. Read the Specifications section of this manual for detailed information on the recommended operating environment.
  • Page 4 IEC 60950-1/ IEC 62368-1 approved) whose output complies with ES1/SELV. To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the product, a replacement AC adapter provided by ASRock Industrial or an agency, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from ASRock Industrial or an agency should be used with the product.
  • Page 5 Replaceable Batteries CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION The equipment is equipped with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit. There is a risk of explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type as designated by the manufacturer.
  • Page 6 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Industrial or want to know more about ASRock Industrial, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Industrial’s website at www.asrockind.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. ASRock Industrial Incorporation Email: Info_ipc@asrockind.com...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Key Features 1.2 Package List 1.3 Order Information 1.4 Optional Items 1.5 Serial Number Label 1.5.1 Serial Number Label Location 1.5.2 Serial Number Label Illustration 1.6 Specifications 1.7 CPU Support List 1.8 Dimensions and Size 1.9 Block Diagram Chapter 2 Product Overview 2.1 System Front Panel...
  • Page 8 2.4.4 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) 2.4.5 Ignition Control 2.5 Other Boards 2.5.1 DSC-SATA001-WT Layout and I/O Connectors 2.5.2 DSC-POE001-WT Layout and I/O Connectors 2.5.3 DSC-COMDIO002-WT Layout and I/O Connectors 2.5.4 DSC-COMDIO003-WT Layout and I/O Connectors (Optional) 2.5.5 DSC-SLOT001-WT Layout and I/O Connectors (9000S&9002S Only) 2.5.6 DSC-SLOT002-WT Layout and I/O Connectors (Optional)
  • Page 9 3.9 How to Install the Riser Card 3.10 How to Install the Mini-PCIe Card 3.11 How to Install the WiFi Module (M.2 Key E Socket (2230)) 3.12 How to Install the 4G / 5G module (M.2 Key B Socket (2280/3042/3052)) 3.13 How to Install the WiFi/4G/5G Antennas and Cables 95 3.13.1 Antennas 3.13.2 SMA Cables...
  • Page 10 4.5 Security Screen 4.6 Boot Screen Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix 1 Power Consumption Appendix 2 Link to the API Library Appendix 3 How to Install Power Supply or Power Adapter...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Industrial’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this product, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using.
  • Page 12 iEP-9000E • Intel® 10 Gen Xeon® W or Core™ Processors with W480E chipset • 4 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM up to 128GB (32GB per DIMM) • 1 x M.2 Key M, 1 x M.2 Key B, 1 x M.2 Key E, 2 x Mini PCIe •...
  • Page 13: Package List

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 1.2 Package List Accessories Q'ty Picture Description Protect the device from Rubber Foot damage during a move. 2 M3x8 Screw for To fix the rubber foot. rubber foot To attach the device to Desk Mount any horizontal surface.
  • Page 14 Accessories Q'ty Picture Description SODIMM To fix the SODIMM Bracket w/ 13G030035000AI Heatsink. mylar (left side) SODIMM To provide better Heatsink (right 13G070640010AI heat dissipation for side) SODIMM. 4x4 EPE Bag 15G162200200AI For QIG. Quick Installation 15G06M118000AI Guide 1. If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer. 2.
  • Page 15: Order Information

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 1.3 Order Information Model Name Description Intel® 10th Gen Xeon® W or Core™ Processors iEP-9000E 90PXG7G0-20000000 with W480E Chipset, W/O CPU, RAM, SSD, ADAPTER Intel®10th Gen Core™ Processors with H420E iEP-9002E 90PXG8P0-20000000 chipset, W/O CPU, RAM, SSD, ADAPTER Intel®...
  • Page 16: Serial Number Label

    1.5 Serial Number Label The serial number is printed below or above the bar code and can be found on the rear side of the chassis. 1.5.1 Serial Number Label Location iEPF-9000S Series iEP-9000E Series 1.5.2 Serial Number Label Illustration...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 1.6 Specifications iEPF-9000S-EX4 Intel® 10 Gen Xeon® W or Core™ Processors Processor Chipset Intel® W480E System Socket LGA 1200 Dual Channel DDR4 2400 MHz Technology (ECC memory supported by W480E w/ Xeon W/Core i3 CPU) Memory Capacity...
  • Page 18 DisplayPort Ethernet 5 x 1 Gigabit LAN 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2x1, 2 x USB2.0 (1x USB2.0 internal connector w/ lock function) Rear I/O 1 x Mic-in Audio 1 x Line-out 4 x RS232/422/485 2 x RS232 8DIs/8DOs Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON# Watchdog Timer Interval...
  • Page 19 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E iEPF-9002S-EX4 Intel® 10th Gen Core™ Processors Processor Chipset Intel® H420E System Socket LGA 1200 Technology Dual Channel DDR4 2400 MHz Memory Capacity 64GB (32 GB per DIMM) Socket 2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM Controller Intel®...
  • Page 20 Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON# Watchdog Timer Interval 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec 9V~36V VDC with Ignition control and remote power on/off switch. Power Input PWR 80V Surge Protection, OVP, UVP, OCP and reverse Requirements protection Ignition Power Input w/ 13-mode condition 35W CPU: -40°C~75°C (-40°F~167°F) 65W CPU: -40°C~55°C (-40°F~131°F) Operating...
  • Page 21 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E iEP-9000E Intel® 10 Gen Xeon® W or Core™ Processors Processor Chipset Intel® W480E System Socket LGA 1200 Dual Channel DDR4 2400 MHz Technology (ECC memory supported by W480E w/ Xeon W/Core i3 CPU) Memory Capacity 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM)
  • Page 22 9V~36V VDC with Ignition control and remote power on/off switch. Power Input PWR 80V Surge Protection, OVP, UVP, OCP and reverse Requirements protection Ignition Power Input w/ 13-mode condition 35W CPU: -40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F) Operating 65W CPU: -40°C~50°C (-40°F~122°F) Temperature 80W CPU: -40°C~45°C (-40°F~113°F) (w/ air flow 0.5~0.8 m/s) Storage -40°C~85°C (-40°F~185°F)
  • Page 23 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E iEP- 9002E Intel® 10th Gen Core™ Processors Processor Chipset Intel® H420E System Socket LGA 1200 Technology Dual Channel DDR4 2400 MHz Memory Capacity 64 GB (32 GB per DIMM) Socket 2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM Controller Intel®...
  • Page 24 9V~36V VDC with Ignition control and remote power on/off switch. Power Input PWR 80V Surge Protection, OVP, UVP, OCP and reverse Requirements protection Ignition Power Input w/ 13-mode condition 35W CPU: -40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F) Operating 65W CPU: -40°C~50°C (-40°F~122°F) Temperature 80W CPU: -40°C~45°C (-40°F~113°F) (w/ air flow 0.5~0.8 m/s) Storage -40°C~85°C (-40°F~185°F)
  • Page 25: Cpu Support List

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 1.7 CPU Support List The Performance of CPUs over 80W will be limited due to power design. Xeon CPUs only support iEP(F)-9000 Series. Since Socket Family Number Core Frequency Cache Power BIOS Comet 1200 Xeon W-1290P(Q0)
  • Page 26 Since Socket Family Number Core Frequency Cache Power BIOS Comet 1200 Core i5 i5-10500T(G0) 2.3GHz 12MB P1.30 Lake Comet 1200 Core i5 i5-10500T(G1) 2.3GHz 12MB P1.30 Lake Comet 1200 Core i5 i5-10600(G0) 3.3GHz 12MB P1.30 Lake Comet 1200 Core i5 i5-10600(G1) 3.3GHz 12MB...
  • Page 27: Dimensions And Size

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 1.8 Dimensions and Size iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 Front View iEPF-9000S-EX4 iEPF-9002S-EX4...
  • Page 28 Top View Right-Side View...
  • Page 29 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Left-Side View Rear-Side View...
  • Page 30 Bottom View Desk Mounting Bracket...
  • Page 31 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E iEP-9000E / iEP- 9002E Front View iEP-9000E iEP- 9002E Top View...
  • Page 32 Right-Side View Left-Side View Rear-Side View...
  • Page 33 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Bottom View Desk Mounting Bracket...
  • Page 34: Block Diagram

    1.9 Block Diagram iEP(F)-9000 Series Display port SO-DIMM DDI1 Channel A DDR4 2400MHz Connector (A1/A2) Display port DDI2 Intel Connector SO-DIMM Channel B DDR4 2400MHz (B1/B2) Comet Lake-S Processor LGA-1200 PCIe x16 or x8/x8 PCIe Gen3 [0:15] B to B Slot CH7517A-BFI DDI3...
  • Page 35 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E iEP(F)-9002 Series Display port DDI1 Channel A DDR4 2400MHz SO-DIMM Connector Display port DDI2 Intel Connector Channel B DDR4 2400MHz SO-DIMM Comet Lake-S Processor LGA-1200 PCIe Gen3 [0:15] PCIe x16 Slot B to B CH7517A-BFI DDI3 Connector...
  • Page 36: Chapter 2 Product Overview

    Chapter 2 Product Overview This chapter provides diagrams that display the location of important components of the system. 2.1 System Front Panel 10 11 Item Description 1, 31, 9, 10 Antenna Port 1~4 Connect the antenna cable to these connectors. This system provides six COM ports through D-sub 9-pin connectors.
  • Page 37 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Item Description DisplayPort supports channel dual mode and up to DisplayPort 4096x2160 resolution at 60 Hz. M.2 Slot (Key M) Status If M.2 module is installed to the M.2 slot and working, the LED will show as blinking green. The Mic-in audio connector on the I/O panel supports 5.1 channel HD audio and fully complies 14, 15...
  • Page 38: System Front Panel I/O Functions

    2.1.1 System Front Panel I/O Functions Serial Ports (COM1~COM6) No. 2 : COM1 No. 3 : COM2 No. 4 : COM4 No. 5 : COM3 No. 28 : COM5 No. 29 : COM6 (2) System front panel location (3) Icon / Pin definition: 1 3 5 7 9 2 4 6 8 RS232...
  • Page 39 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Digital Input/Output No. 6 : Digital Input No. 7 : Digital Output (2) System front panel location (3) Icon / Pin definition: Signal Signal DI1(SIO_GP70) DO1(SIO_GP80) DI2(SIO_GP71) DO2(SIO_GP81) DI3(SIO_GP72) DO3(SIO_GP82) DI4(SIO_GP73) DO4(SIO_GP83) DI5(SIO_GP74) DO5(SIO_GP84) DI6(SIO_GP75) DO6(SIO_GP85)
  • Page 40 Display Ports 1.4a No. 12 : Display Ports (2) System front panel location (3) Icon / Pin definition: Signal Signal ML_Lane 0(p) ML_Lane 3(n) ML_Lane 0(n) ML_Lane 1(p) AUX_CH(p) ML_Lane 1(n) ML_Lane 2(p) AUX_CH(n) Hot Plug ML_Lane 2(n) DP_PWR Return ML_Lane 3(p) DP_PWR...
  • Page 41 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E M.2 Slot (Key M) Status LED No. 13 : M.2 Key-M (2) System front panel location (3) Description: Status Description M.2 Slot (Key M) on the motherboard is populated with a M.2 Blinking Green module.
  • Page 42 IGN Status LED No. 16 : IGN Status LED (2) System front panel location (3) Description: Status Description Solid Green The IGN connector is connected and working normally. No connection...
  • Page 43 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E USB 2.0 Ports No. 18 : USB 2.0 Ports (2) System front panel location (3) Icon / Pin definition: Signal Signal +5V_USB_PWR DATA+ DATA-...
  • Page 44 VGA Port No. 19 : VGA Port (2) System front panel location (3) Icon / Pin definition: Signal Signal DATA- DATA+ HSync RED_RTN VSync GREEN_RTN BLUE_RTN...
  • Page 45 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E PoE Ports Status LED No. 20 : PoE1 Port Status LED (PoE1) No. 21 : PoE2 Port Status LED (PoE2) (2) System front panel location (3) Description: PoE Port Status Description Solid Green PoE1 Port is connected to a PoE device PoE1 Non PoE connection...
  • Page 46 Ethernet Ports LED No. 22 : LAN RJ-45 PoE Port (PoE 2) (W480E sku) No. 23 : LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN 3) No. 24 : LAN RJ-45 PoE Port (PoE 1) (W480E sku) No. 25 : LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN 2) No.
  • Page 47 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E USB 3.2 Gen1/Gen2 Ports No. 27 : 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 x 1 Ports (W480E sku) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 x 1 Ports (H420E sku) (2) System front panel location (3) Icon / Pin definition: Signal Signal +5V_USB_PWR...
  • Page 48: Hdd Panel

    2.2 HDD Panel iEPF-9000S Series / iEP-9000E Series Description 2.5" HDD/SSD Tray (HDD0) 2.5" HDD/SSD Tray (HDD1) 2.5" HDD/SSD Tray (HDD3, iEPF-9000S-EX4 only) 2.5" HDD/SSD Tray (HDD2, iEPF-9000S-EX4 only) Side Vent (iEPF-9000S Series only) 2 x SIM Card Slots (SIM1 is for M.2 B key slot, SIM2 is for Mini PCIe slot) System Heatsink...
  • Page 49: Drive Tray Leds

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 2.3 Drive Tray LEDs Description HDD Power LED HDD Activity LED Status LED Definitions HDD LED Type Status Description Blue HDD powered-on HDD Power LED No power to HDD Solid Green HDD active HDD Activity LED Blinking Green HDD accessing or reading HDD powered-off...
  • Page 50: Motherboard

    2.4 Motherboard 2.4.1 Motherboard Layout for iEP(F)-9000 Series Top Side PWR_BAT1 CLRMOS1 CLRMOS2 SIO_AT1 SMBUS_TEST1 ATX12V1 DC_IN1 BUZZ1 PCIE2 PCIE1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB3_2 LAN1 B: USB3_1 SATA_CON1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB3_4 LAN2 B: USB3_3 PANEL1 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB2_6...
  • Page 51 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Bottom Side...
  • Page 52 1 : M.2 Key-B Socket (M2_B1) 4 : SATA Connector (SATA_CON1) 5 : Clear CMOS Headers Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V CLRMOS1 : +3.3V 1-2 : Normal FULL_Card_ 2-3 : Clear CMOS Power_off USB_D+ W_DISABLE NOTE: CLRMOS1 allows you to clear WWAN_ the data in CMOS.
  • Page 53 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 6 : M.2 Key-E Socket (M2_E1) 9 : M.2 Key-M Socket (M2_M1) Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V USB_D+ +3.3V +3.3V USB_D- PERn3 PERp3 SATA_LED PETn3 +3.3V PETp3 +3.3V +3.3V PERn2 +3.3V...
  • Page 54 14 : POE Connector (POE_CON1) SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the 15 : Top : D-Sub Port (VGA1) system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ Bottom Right : REMOTE_IGN_CON1 projector/LCD devices. Please connect Bottom Left : IGN Mode Select the SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header.
  • Page 55 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E PLED (System Power LED): 24 : Chassis FAN Connector (+12V) Connect to the power status indicator (CHA_FAN1) on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state.
  • Page 56: Motherboard Layout For Iep(F)-9002 Series

    2.4.2 Motherboard Layout for iEP(F)-9002 Series Top Side PWR_BAT1 CLRMOS1 CLRMOS2 SIO_AT1 SMBUS_TEST1 ATX12V1 DC_IN1 BUZZ1 PCIE2 PCIE1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB3_2 LAN1 B: USB3_1 SATA_CON1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T: USB3_4 LAN2 B: USB3_3 PANEL1 Top: USB 2.0 T: USB2_6 LAN3 B: USB2_5...
  • Page 57 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Bottom Side...
  • Page 58 1 : M.2 Key-B Socket (M2_B1) 5 : Clear CMOS Headers CLRMOS1 : Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V 1-2 : Normal +3.3V 2-3 : Clear CMOS FULL_Card_ NOTE: CLRMOS1 allows you to clear Power_off the data in CMOS. To clear and reset USB_D+ W_DISABLE the system parameters to default setup,...
  • Page 59 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 6 : M.2 Key-E Socket (M2_E1) 9 : M.2 Key-M Socket (M2_M1) Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V USB_D+ +3.3V +3.3V USB_D- SATA_LED +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V PETp PETn PERp PERn DEVSLP...
  • Page 60 15 : Top : DisplayPort (DP1) 20 : MCU Connector (MCU_CON1) Bottom : DisplayPort (DP1) 21 : COM Port Headers (COM5, 6) 16 : Audio Jacks (RS232/422/485) Green - Line Out Pink - Mic In 17 : Front Panel Audio Header * T h i s m o t h e r b o a r d s u p p o r t s RS232/422/485 on COM5, 6 ports.
  • Page 61 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 23 : System Panel Header (PANEL1) power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 24 : 12V PCIe Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name...
  • Page 62: Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots)

    2.4.4 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) M.2 Key-B Socket (M2_B1) M.2 Key-E Socket (M2_E1) Signal Signal Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V USB_D+ +3.3V FULL_Card_ USB_D- Power_off USB_D+ W_DISABLE USB_D- WWAN_LED# USB3_RX- USB3_RX+ UIM_RESET UIM_CLK PETp USB3_TX- UIM_DATA PETn USB3_TX+ UIM_PWR PERp PERn0 PERn PERp0...
  • Page 63: Ignition Control

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 2.4.5 Ignition Control How to Disassemble Motherboard For more information, refer to 3.1. Ignition Control The ignition power control module for in-vehicle applications is a MCU-based implementation. iEP(F)-9000 Series is based on mini 58. It supports features such as AT/ATX power on, and also support multiple modes for ignition and ultra-low power standby, battery-low protection, system hard-off etc.
  • Page 64 Ignition Control Modes iEP(F)-9000 Series provides 13 modes of different power on/off and hard off delay time adjustable with rotary switch. The default switch position is set to 0 in ATX Mode. The modes are listed as follows: Switch Power On Power Off Hard Off Binary...
  • Page 65 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E The Policy of Ignition Control Power Control The process of the ignition power control module is shown in the diagram below. Mode select DC-IN Ignition work (12) Standby Power Power Button (10) (11) Sy em work 1.
  • Page 66: Other Boards

    2.5 Other Boards 2.5.1 DSC-SATA001-WT Layout and I/O Connectors 1 : SATA3_4 (SATA3 Connector) 2 : SATA3_2 (SATA3 Connector) 3 : ACT LED (Idle: On) 4 : PRSNT LED (Device installed: Blue. Data activity: Green, blinking) 5 : SATA3_3 (SATA3 Connector) 6 : SATA3_1 (SATA3 Connector) 7 : ACT LED (Idle: On) 8 : PRSNT LED (Device installed: Blue.
  • Page 67: Dsc-Comdio002-Wt Layout And I/O Connectors

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 2.5.3 DSC-COMDIO002-WT Layout and I/O Connectors 1 : USB2_7 (USB2.0 Port) 2 : PWRBTN1 (Power button) 3 : CLRCMSBTN1 (Clear CMOS button) 4 : JGPIO_SET1 (Digital Input / Output default value setting) 5 : DIO1 (8in 8out digital I/O) JGPIO DIO8 DIO9...
  • Page 68 7 : COM1_2 (COM port headers, RS232/422/485) RS232 RS422 RS485 RTX- RTX+ DI (SIO GPI) 1. Input Channel: 8 2. Input Voltage: Low: 0.8Vdc max. (0Vdc min.) High: 2Vdc min. (3Vdc max.) 3. Current: 12mA max. per channel DO (SIO GPO) 1.
  • Page 69: Dsc-Comdio003-Wt Layout And I/O Connectors (Optional)

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 2.5.4 DSC-COMDIO003-WT Layout and I/O Connectors (Optional) 1 : Top : COM Port (COM1) (RS232/422/485) Bottom : COM Port (COM2_ISO) (ISO RS232/422/485) 2 : Top : COM Port (COM3) (RS232) Bottom : COM Port (COM4) (RS232) 3 : Top : DO [8:1] Bottom : DI [8:1] ISO_GND...
  • Page 70 Digital I/O: Sink and Source  DI (Sink/Source) 1. Input Channel: 8 2. Input Voltage: Low: 3Vdc max. (0Vdc min) High: 10Vdc min. (30Vdc max.) 3. Current: 1.075mA@10V~3.57mA@30V 4. Isolation Protection: 3000 V DI Sink topology:  DI Source topology: ...
  • Page 71 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E  DO (Sink)(N-MOSFET type) Spec. 1. Output Channel: 8 2. Output Voltage: +5Vdc ~ +30 Vdc 3. Sink Current: 350mA max./per channel 4. Isolation Protection: 3000 V D0 Sink topology: ...
  • Page 72: Dsc-Slot001-Wt Layout And I/O Connectors (9000S&9002S Only)

    2.5.5 DSC-SLOT001-WT Layout and I/O Connectors (9000S&9002S Only) 1 : PCIEX8 (PCIe Gen3 x8 slot) Signal Signal +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V PCH_ECLK_X4_2 SMB_CLK_MAIN PCH_ECLK_X4_2# SMB_DATA_MAIN RESERVED RESERVED SIO_PME# +3VSB BUF_PLT_RST# WAKE# RESERVED PCH_ECLK_X4_1 PCH_PE_TXP2_C PCH_ECLK_X4_1# RESERVED PCH_PE_RXP1 PCH_PE_RXN1 PCH_PE_TXP2_C PCH_PE_TXN2_C RESERVED PCH_PE_RXP2...
  • Page 73 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Signal Signal RESERVED PCIE_4_TXN21_C RESERVED PCIE_4_RXP21 PCIE_4_TXP22_C PCIE_4_RXN21 PCIE_4_TXN22_C PCIE_4_RXP22 PCIE_4_TXP23_C PCIE_4_RXN22 PCIE_4_TXN23_C PCIE_4_RXP23 PCIE_4_TXP24_C PCIE_4_RXN23 PCIE_4_TXN24_C X4_PRSENT#_2 PCIE_4_RXP24 PCIE_4_RXN24 X4_PRSENT#_2 2 : PCIEX16 (PCIe Gen3 x16 slot, switch with x8) Signal Signal +12V +12V +12V...
  • Page 74 Signal Signal PEG_RXP3 PEG_RXN3 CFG_X8 RESERVED P-12 P+12 PEG_TXP4_R PEG_TXN4_R PEG_RXP4 PEG_RXN4 PEG_TXP5_R PEG_TXN5_R PEG_RXP5 PEG_RXN5 PEG_TXP6_R PEG_TXN6_R PEG_RXP6 PEG_RXN6 PEG_TXP7_R PEG_TXN7_R PEG_RXP7 PEG_RXN7 X8_CLKREQ# USB2_13_14_EN1 PEG_TXP8_R PEG_TXN8_R PEG_RXP8 PEG_RXN8 PEG_TXP9_R PEG_TXN9_R PEG_RXP9 PEG_RXN9 PEG_TXP10_R PEG_TXN10_R PEG_RXP10 PEG_RXN10 PEG_TXP11_R PEG_TXN11_R PEG_RXP11 PEG_RXN11 PEG_TXP12_R...
  • Page 75 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Signal Signal PEG_TXP15_R PEG_TXN15_R PEG_RXP15 PEG_RXN15 +5VSB +5VSB 3 : PCIEX4_2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 slot, share with MB Key M) 4 : PCIEX4_1 (PCIe Gen3 x4 slot)
  • Page 76: Dsc-Slot002-Wt Layout And I/O Connectors

    2.5.6 DSC-SLOT002-WT Layout and I/O Connectors (Optional) 1 : PCIEX8 (PCIe x8 slot) Signal Signal +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V PCH_ECLK_X4_2 SMB_CLK_MAIN PCH_ECLK_X4_2# SMB_DATA_MAIN RESERVED RESERVED SIO_PME# +3VSB BUF_PLT_RST# WAKE# RESERVED PCH_ECLK_X4_1 PCH_PE_TXP2_C PCH_ECLK_X4_1# RESERVED PCH_PE_RXP1 PCH_PE_RXN1 PCH_PE_TXP2_C PCH_PE_TXN2_C RESERVED PCH_PE_RXP2 PCH_PE_TXP3_C PCH_PE_RXN2...
  • Page 77 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Signal Signal RESERVED PCIE_4_RXP21 PCIE_4_TXP22_C PCIE_4_RXN21 PCIE_4_TXN22_C PCIE_4_RXP22 PCIE_4_TXP23_C PCIE_4_RXN22 PCIE_4_TXN23_C PCIE_4_RXP23 PCIE_4_TXP24_C PCIE_4_RXN23 PCIE_4_TXN24_C X4_PRSENT#_2 PCIE_4_RXP24 PCIE_4_RXN24 X4_PRSENT#_2 2 : PCIEX16 (PCIe x16 slot, switch with x8) Signal Signal +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V X16_CLKREQ#_R...
  • Page 78 Signal Signal PEG_RXN3 CFG_X8 RESERVED P-12 P+12 PEG_TXP4_R PEG_TXN4_R PEG_RXP4 PEG_RXN4 PEG_TXP5_R PEG_TXN5_R PEG_RXP5 PEG_RXN5 PEG_TXP6_R PEG_TXN6_R PEG_RXP6 PEG_RXN6 PEG_TXP7_R PEG_TXN7_R PEG_RXP7 PEG_RXN7 X8_CLKREQ# USB2_13_14_EN1 PEG_TXP8_R PEG_TXN8_R PEG_RXP8 PEG_RXN8 PEG_TXP9_R PEG_TXN9_R PEG_RXP9 PEG_RXN9 PEG_TXP10_R PEG_TXN10_R PEG_RXP10 PEG_RXN10 PEG_TXP11_R PEG_TXN11_R PEG_RXP11 PEG_RXN11 PEG_TXP12_R PEG_TXN12_R...
  • Page 79 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Signal Signal PEG_TXN15_R PEG_RXP15 PEG_RXN15 +5VSB +5VSB 3 : PCI1 4 : PCI2...
  • Page 80: Vga-Pwr Layout And I/O Connectors (Optional)

    2.5.7 VGA-PWR Layout and I/O Connectors (Optional) 1 : 4P_ATX Connector (DC-IN) 2 : PSON# signal header 3 : SATA_PWR Connector 4 : SATA_PWR Connector 5 : VGA_PWR Connector (Output +12V) 6 : 4 PIN FAN Connector...
  • Page 81: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation And Maintenance

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance This chapter helps you disassemble the system and install components. Before You Begin Before you work with the system, pay close attention to the “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manual.
  • Page 82: How To Disassemble The System

    3.1 How to Disassemble the System 1. Remove all screws securing the heatsink. 2. Remove the heatsink. 3. Remove the screws securing the small panel. 4. Remove the small panel from the I/O side of the system.
  • Page 83 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 5. Remove the middle panel from the I/O side of the system. 6. Remove the screws securing the big panel. 7. Remove the big panel from the I/O side of the system.
  • Page 84 8. Remove the screw securing the cover. 9. Push the cover toward the I/O side of the chassis to remove the cover from the locked position. Remove the cover. 10. Remove the two screws from the inside of the chassis.
  • Page 85 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 11. Remove the screws from the inside of the chassis. 12. Remove the screws from the rear side of the chassis.
  • Page 86 13. Pull out the motherboard tray from the system.
  • Page 87: How To Install The Cpu

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 3.2 How to Install the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1200-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
  • Page 88 3. By aligning the triangle marks on both CPU and socket (marked in the below illustration), install the CPU onto the socket. 4. Close the load plate. Then close the socket lever and slide it left to lock it into place.
  • Page 89 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 5. Remove the protective cover. Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
  • Page 90: How To Install The Hard Disk Drive

    3.3 How to Install the Hard Disk Drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive into 2.5" Hard Drive Tray The system supports hot-swappable 2.5" hard drives. Removing 2.5” Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1. Press the locking lever latch on the drive tray to unlock the retention lever. 2.
  • Page 91 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Installing a 2.5” Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1. Place a 2.5" HDD into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down. Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the tray. 2.
  • Page 92: How To Install The Sim Card

    3.4 How to Install the SIM Card Installing a SIM Card into a SIM Card Slot 1. Remove the screw securing the SIM card slot cover. 2. Remove the SIM card slot cover.
  • Page 93 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 3. Insert a SIM card to the SIM card slot. SIM1 (Upper Slot): When inserting the SIM Card to the upper slot, make sure the notch on the SIM card is oriented with the gold contacts face down. SIM2 (Lower Slot): When inserting the SIM Card to the lower slot, make sure the notch on the SIM card is oriented with the gold contacts face up.
  • Page 94: How To Install The Desk Mount Bracket

    3.5 How to Install the Desk Mount Bracket 1. Attach the two desk mount brackets to the iEPF-9000S Series or iEP-9000E Series. Then secure them with eight screws. iEPF-9000S Series iEP-9000E Series 2. You can then attach the iEPF-9000S Series or iEP-9000E Series to any horizontal surface.
  • Page 95: How To Install The Rubber Foot

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 3.6 How to Install the Rubber Foot 1. Attach four rubber foots to the iEPF-9000S Series or iEP-9000E Series. Then secure them with four screws. iEPF-9000S Series iEP-9000E Series 2. Place the iEPF-9000S Series or iEP-9000E Series to any horizontal surface. iEPF-9000S Series iEP-9000E Series...
  • Page 96: How To Install The Memory Module With Heatsink

    3.7 How to Install the Memory Module with Heatsink 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 SO-DIMM pairs. 2. If one DDR4 SO-DIMM is to be installed, it is recommended to install in slot A2. The SO-DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
  • Page 97: How To Install The M.2 Ssd With Heatsink

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 3.8 How to Install the M.2 SSD with Heatsink 1. Gently insert the M.2 module, along the guiding tabs, into the heatsink bracket. 2. Remove the membrane from the heatsink. Then align the heatsink to the edge of the bracket and attach the heatsink onto the M.2 module.
  • Page 98: How To Install The Riser Card

    3.9 How to Install the Riser Card There are four PCI Express slots on the board. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and ensure necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
  • Page 99 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 2. With the default card holder assembled in the system for enhanced reliability, the dimensions of the expansion card is limited to 275 x 111.15 x 42 mm. If the card holder is removed, the dimensions of the expansion card are limited to 275 x 121 x 42 mm.
  • Page 100 1. In the case of graphic cards exceeding 255W, the system fan must operate at full speed. 2. Dimensions should not exceed 275mm x 124mm x 60mm (L x H x D), which means the total length of the graphic card and power cable should not exceed 275mm. 3.
  • Page 101: How To Install The Mini-Pcie Card

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 3.10 How to Install the Mini-PCIe Card The Mini-PCIe slot which supports SIM card is close to the SATA connector. 1. Locate the Mini-PCIe card slot on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the Mini-PCIe card into the slot at a 30-degree angle. 3.
  • Page 102: How To Install The Wifi Module (M.2 Key E Socket (2230))

    3.11 How to Install the WiFi Module (M.2 Key E Socket (2230)) 1. Locate the WiFi Module slot on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the WiFi Module into the slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi Module to the motherboard.
  • Page 103: How To Install The 4G / 5G Module (M.2 Key B Socket (2280/3042/3052))

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 3.12 How to Install the 4G / 5G module (M.2 Key B Socket (2280/3042/3052)) 1. Locate the 4G / 5G module slot on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the 4G / 5G module into the slot. 3.
  • Page 104: How To Install The Wifi/4G/5G Antennas And Cables

    3.13 How to Install the WiFi/4G/5G Antennas and Cables 3.13.1 Antennas 1. Prepare the WiFi or 4G/5G antennas. WiFi antennas 4G/5G antennas 2. Connect the WiFi or 4G/5G antennas to the antenna connectors. Then turn the antennas clockwise until they are properly tightened. You may need to adjust the direction of the antennas for a stronger signal.
  • Page 105: Sma Cables

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 3.13.2 SMA Cables 1. Assemble the washer and nut into the antenna connector hole of the chassis as shown in the following illustration. When installing the SMA cable, ensure that the flat surface of the cable and the antenna hole are properly aligned.
  • Page 106 2. Turn the nut clockwise to tighten.
  • Page 107: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 4 UEFI Setup Utility 4.1 Introduction ASRock Industrial UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a BIOS utility which offers tweak-friendly options in an advanced viewing interface. The UEFI system works with a USB mouse and offers users a faster and sleeker experience.
  • Page 108: Uefi Menu Bar

    4.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information Advanced For advanced system configurations H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Security For security settings Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup...
  • Page 109: Navigation Keys

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 4.1.3 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.
  • Page 110: Main Screen

    4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the main screen will appear and display the system overview.
  • Page 111: Advanced Screen

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 4.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, AMT Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 112: Cpu Configuration

    4.3.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performace on threaded software is improved. Active Processor P-Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving.
  • Page 113 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Processors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. ®...
  • Page 114: Chipset Configuration

    4.3.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). VT-d ® ® Use this to enable or disable Intel VT-d technology (Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O).
  • Page 115 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Onboard LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 feature. Onboard LAN3 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN3 feature. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged.
  • Page 116: Storage Configuration

    4.3.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature. SATA Mode Selection Use this to select SATA mode. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance.
  • Page 117: Super Io Configuration

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 4.3.4 Super IO Configuration COM1 Use this to set parameters of COM1. Type Select Use this to select COM1 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485]. COM2 Use this to set parameters of COM2. Type Select Use this to select COM2 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485].
  • Page 118 COM6 Use this to set parameters of COM6. Type Select Use this to select COM6 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485]. WDT Timeout Reset Use this to set the Watch Dog Timer. DID0 Type Select Use this to set DIO Type: [Input]. DID1 Type Select Use this to set DIO Type: [Input].
  • Page 119 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E DID13 Type Select Use this to set DIO Type: [Output Low] or [Output High]. DID14 Type Select Use this to set DIO Type: [Output Low] or [Output High]. DID15 Type Select Use this to set DIO Type: [Output Low] or [Output High]. Pin Location and Corresponding Signal Function DIO0...
  • Page 120: Acpi Configuration

    4.3.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.
  • Page 121: Usb Configuration

    iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 4.3.6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. USB Power Control Use this option to control USB power. M.2 Key_B USB Function Use this option to enable or disable M.2 Key_B USB Function.
  • Page 122: Trusted Computing

    4.3.7 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. SHA-1 PCR Bank Use this item to enable or disable SHA-1 PCR Bank SHA256 PCR Bank Use this item to enable or disable SHA256 PCR Bank. Pending Operation Schedule an Operation for the Security Device.
  • Page 123 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to tell OS to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. Please note that some HCK tests might not support version 1.3. TPM 2.0 InterfaceType Select the Communication Interface to TPM 2.0 Device. PH Randomization Use this item to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy randomization.
  • Page 124: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    4.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CHA_FAN1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 125 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E 4.5 Security Screen In this section, you may set, change or clear the supervisor/user password for the system. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.
  • Page 126 4.6 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Option #1 Use this item to set the system boot order. Boot Option #2 Use this item to set the system boot order.
  • Page 127 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix 1 Power Consumption The power consumption (W)= voltage (V) x current (A) The system’s full loading means it is populated with such as DRAM, M.2 Module, Mini PCIe, and so on. The iEPF-9000S Series also includes riser cards. The following information is for reference only.
  • Page 128 Appendix 2 Link to the API Library If you need the link to the API library, feel free to contact us at IPC_TSD@asrockind.com Appendix 3 How to Install Power Supply or Power Adapter The V+ and V- pins provide DC power input and the chassis ground pin allows connection of the chassis to ground for better EMC compatibility.
  • Page 129 iEPF-9000S-EX4 / iEPF-9002S-EX4 / iEP-9000E / iEP-9002E DC Power Side:  3.2 330W Power Adapter (FSP330-AAAN3)

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