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EPIC-BT07 EPIC Board User’s Manual 8 Last Updated: August 12, 2022...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2022. 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®, Pentium®, and Celeron® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Intel Atom™ 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-BT07 ⚫ SATA Cable ⚫ SATA Power Cable ⚫ Heat-Spreader ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
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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) Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Component Lead Mercury Cadmium Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) PCB &...
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Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup ....................57 System Test and Initialization ................58 AMI BIOS Setup ..................... 59 Setup Submenu: Main ..................60 Setup Submenu: Advanced .................. 61 3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................62 3.4.2 IDE Configuration .................. 63 3.4.3 USB Configuration .................
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Setup Submenu: Save & Exit ................87 Chapter 4 – Drivers Installation .................... 88 Drivers Download and Installation ..............89 Appendix A – I/O Information .................... 100 I/O Address Map ....................101 Memory Address Map ..................103 IRQ Mapping Chart ..................... 104 Appendix B –...
Specifications System Form Factor 4” EPIC Board Intel® Atom™ E3845/Celeron® J1900/N2807 CPU Frequency Up to 2.0 GHz Chipset Intel® Atom™/ Celeron® SoC Memory Type DDR3L 1333, SODIMM x 1 Max. Memory Capacity Up to 8G BIOS Wake on LAN Watchdog Timer 255 Levels Power Requirement +12V or 9-24V AT/ATX (default)
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Ethernet Intel® i211 Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45 x 2 Audio High Definition Audio Interface USB Port USB2.0 x 5 USB3.2 Gen 1 x 1 Serial Port RS-232 x 4 (COM1, COM4, COM5, COM6) RS-232/422/485 x 1 (Ring/ +5V/ +12V) (COM2, COM3) Parallel Port SPP/EPP/ECP x 1 HDD Interface...
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 Auto Power Button Selection PCI-104 VIO Voltage Selection CMOS RTC Setting CN17 LVDS/ eDP Backlight Voltage Selection...
List of Connectors This section details the connectors featured on the board, which can be configured for your application. For a list of mating connectors and cables, please see Appendix C. For Electrical Specifications of I/O Ports, please see Appendix D. Please refer to the table below for a list of all connectors on this board which can be configured.
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Label Function CN27 Mini-Card / mSATA Slot CN29 Touch Screen Connector CN30 PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Connector CN31 COM Port 6 CN32 COM Port 5 CN33 SPI Programming Port CN35 LVDS/eDP Port CN37 COM Port 4 CN38 COM Port 3 CN39 Front Panel Connector CN44 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port 1...
2.5.1 Stereo Audio Right Channel (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 2.5.2 RTC Battery Connector (CN2) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3 V 3.3 V 2.5.3 4-Pin Power-In Connector (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VIN +12V // +9V to +24V +VIN +12V // +9V to +24V Chapter 2 –...
2.5.4 Stereo Audio Left Channel (CN7) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 2.5.5 2-Pin Power in Connector (CN8) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VIN +12V // +9V to +24V 2.5.6 PCI-104 Connector (CN9) +5V_SB AD00 VI/O AD02 AD01 AD05 AD04 AD03 C/BE0#...
2.5.8 LPT/ Digital I/O Connector (CN12) LPT Mode: Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level STOBE# #AFD PPD0 ERR# PPD1 PINIT# PPD2 SLIN# PPD3 PPD4 PPD5 PPD6 PPD7 ACK# BUSY Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SLCT Digital I/O Mode: Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GPIO15 GPIO14 GPIO0 GPIO13 GPIO1 GPIO12 GPIO2 GPIO11 GPIO3 GPIO4 GPIO5 GPIO6 GPIO7 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GPIO10 GPIO9 GPIO8 2.5.9 USB 2.0 Port 2/3/4/5 (CN13/14/15/16) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB2_D- DIFF USB2_D+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.10 LVDS/eDP Inverter / Backlight Connector (CN19) Notes: BLK_PWR can be set to +12V or+5V by jumper CN17 (see section 2.4.4). The maximum driving current is 1.5A. BLK_CONTROL can be set to VR Mode or PWM Mode by jumper CN18 (see section 2.4.5) Pin Name Signal Type...
2.5.13 UIM Socket (CN22) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA 2.5.14 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN23) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.15 eDP (CN24) Notes: LVDS LCD_PWR can be set to +3.3V or +5V by CN40 (see section 2.4.9). The max driving current is 2A. Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_ENABLE BKL_CONTROL LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V eDP_DA3- DIFF eDP_DA3+ DIFF LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V Chapter 2 –...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level eDP_DA2- DIFF eDP_DA2+ DIFF eDP_DA1- DIFF eDP_DA1+ DIFF eDP_DA0- DIFF eDP_DA0+ DIFF Hot Plug Detect # eDP_AUX- DIFF eDP_AUX+ DIFF LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.16 SATA Port1 (CN25) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.5.17 MiniCard Slot (CN26) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DAT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB_D+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.5.18 MiniCard/ mSATA Slot (CN27) Note: CN27 can be selected for Mini Card or mSATA by BOM change Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB +3.3V...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V SATA_RX+ DIFF +3.3V +3.3V SATA_RX- DIFF +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V SATA_TX+ DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3V +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.19 Touchscreen Connector (CN29) Note: Touchscreen mode can be set by jumper CN28 (see section 2.4.6). 8 Wires Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TOP EXCITE BOTTOM EXCITE LEFT EXCITE RIGHT EXCITE TOP SENSE BOTTOM SENSE LEFT SENSE RIGHT SENSE Chapter 2 –...
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5 Wires 4 Wires 5 Wires UL(Y) OTTOM UR(H) LEFT LL(L) RIGHT LR(X) SENSE(S) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UL(Y) UR(H) LL(L) LR(X) SENSE(S) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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4 Wires Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.22 SPI Programming Port (CN33) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +3.3VSB +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.23 LVDS/eDP Port (CN35) Notes: LVDS LCD_PWR can be set to +3.3V or +5V by jumper CN41 (see section 2.4.10) The max driving current is 2A. LVDS Settings: Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_ENABLE BKL_CONTROL LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V LVDS_A_CLK- DIFF LVDS_A_CLK+ DIFF LCD_PWR...
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eDP Settings: Note: eDP may not work on DDI0. Pre-testing eDP is recommended Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_ENABLE BKL_CONTROL LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V eDP_DA3- DIFF eDP_DA3+ DIFF LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V eDP_DA2- DIFF eDP_DA2+ DIFF eDP_DA1- DIFF eDP_DA1+ DIFF eDP_DA0- DIFF eDP_DA0+ DIFF Hot Plug Detect # eDP_AUX-...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.24 COM Port 3 (CN38) Notes: COM3 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS settings. Default is RS-232. See Ch 3.4.8.3. Function for Pin 8 can be set by CN36 (See Section 2.4.8) RS-232 Settings Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±6V ±6V ±6V...
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RS-422 Settings RS422_TX- RS422_TX+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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RS-485 Settings RS485_D- RS485_D+ NC/+5V/+12V Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.25 Front Panel Connector (CN39) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PWR_BTN# FP_SPKR +3.3V +3.3V HDD_LED# +3.3V +3.3V HWRST# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.27 eDP Inverter/Backlight (CN46) Notes: BLK_PWR can be set to +12V or +5V by CN43. (See Section 2.4.12) The max driving current is 1.5A. BLK_CONTROL can be set to VR Mode or PWM Mode by CN42. (See Section 2.4.11) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_PWR...
2.5.30 COM Port 1 & 2 (CN49) Notes: COM2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. See Ch 3.4.8.2. Function for Pin 9 can be set by jumper CN34 (see section 2.4.7). COM1 RS-232 Settings Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±9 V...
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COM2 RS-232 Settings Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±9V ±9V ±9V RI/+5V/+12V IN/PWR +5V/ +12V COM2 RS-422 Settings Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5 V RS422_TX+ ±5 V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V +5 V/ +12 V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
COM2 RS-485 Settings Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/ +12V 2.5.31 HDMI Port (CN50) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TMDS_DAT2+ DIFF TMDS_DAT2- DIFF TMDS_DAT1+ DIFF TMDS_DAT1- DIFF TMDS_DAT0+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TMDS_DAT0- DIFF TMDS_CLK+ DIFF TMDS_CLK- DIFF DDC_CLK DDC_DATA HPLG_DETECT 2.5.32 VGA Port (CN51) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GREEN BLUE RED_GND_RTN GREEN_GND_RTN BLUE_GND_RTN Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level CRT_PLUG# DDC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK 2.5.33 SMBus Connector (CN52) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SMB_DATA SMB_CLK 2.5.34 DDR3L SODIMM (DIMM1) Standard Specifications Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
System Test and Initialization The system uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization during the boot up sequence. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, the system will output a few short beeps or an error message. The board can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.
AMI BIOS Setup The AMI BIOS ROM has a pre-installed Setup program that allows users to modify basic system configurations, which is stored in the battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so that the information is retained when the power is turned off. To enter BIOS Setup, press <Del>...
3.4.3 USB Configuration Options Summary Legacy USB Support Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Auto Enables BIOS Support for Legacy USB Support. When enabled, USB can be functional in legacy environment like DOS. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected Chapter 3 –...
3.4.5 Dynamic Digital I/O Options Summary Digital GPIO [3:0] Direction Input Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Output Set GPIO as Input or Output Digital GPIO [7:4] Direction Input Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Output Set GPIO as Input or Output Output Level Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Chapter 3 –...
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Options Summary Digital GPIO [11:8] Input Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Direction Output Set GPIO as Input or Output Digital GPIO [15:12] Input Direction Output Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set GPIO as Input or Output Output Level Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Chapter 3 –...
3.4.6 Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select power supply mode. AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Power On Power Off Select power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. Wake on Ring Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.9.1 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 1 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3F8; IRQ=4; IO=2F8; IRQ=3; Select an optimal setting for IO device Chapter 3 –...
3.4.9.2 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 2 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8; IRQ=3; IO=3F8; IRQ=4; Select an optimal setting for IO device Mode: RS232 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.9.3 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 3 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3E8; IRQ=11; IO=2E8; IRQ=11; Select an optimal setting for IO device Mode: RS232 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.9.4 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 4 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2E8; IRQ=11; IO=3E8; IRQ=11; Select an optimal setting for IO device Chapter 3 –...
3.4.9.5 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 5 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2D0; IRQ=11; IO=2C0; IRQ=11; Select an optimal setting for IO device Chapter 3 –...
3.4.10 Parallel Port Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled En/Disable Parallel Port Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
Setup Submenu: Security Change User/Administrator Password You can set an Administrator Password or User Password. An Administrator Password must be set before you can set a User Password. The password will be required during boot up, or when the user enters the Setup utility. A User Password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility.
Drivers Download and Installation Drivers for the EPIC-BT07-A13 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/embedded-single-board-computers-epic-bt07 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Step 1 – Install Chipset Drivers Open the Step 1 –...
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Step 4 – Install Intel Sideband Fabric Device Drivers (Windows 8.1/ 10 only) Open the STEP5 - Intel Sideband Fabric Device folder followed by Setup.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 5 – Install TPM Drivers Open the STEP6 – TPM folder followed by Setup.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Note for TPM Drivers: The hardware ID of MSFT0101 is for TPM2.0...
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Step 7 – Install Touch Driver Open the STEP8 – Touch folder and select your OS Open the Setup.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 8 – Serial Port Drivers (Optional) For Windows 7: Change User Account Control settings to Never notify Chapter 4 –...
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Reboot and log in as administrator Chapter 4 – Driver Installation...
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Run patch.bat as administrator Chapter 4 – Driver Installation...
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For Windows 8: Open the Apps Screen, right click on the Command Prompt tile and select Run as Administrator To install the driver (patch.bat), you will first have to locate the file in command prompt. To do that, first go to the directory which contains the file by entering <drive letter>: eg.
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You are now at the folder where the file is located. Enter the patch.bat to open and install the drivers. If your file is in a subfolder, enter the cd <folder> command again to access the subfolder (screenshot below is for reference only).
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To confirm the installation, go to Device Manager, expand the Ports (COM & LPT) tree and double click on any of the COM ports to open its properties. Go to the Driver tab, select Driver Details and click on serial.sys, you should see its provider as Windows (R) Win 7 DDK Provider.
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For Windows 10: You will need administrator rights to install the drivers. To get it, first go to Computer Management in Control Panel and double-click on Administrator In the dialog box, uncheck the Account is disabled option to enable administrator account. Chapter 4 –...
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Restart and sign in as the administrator (not password protect by default) Go back to the Windows 10 Serial Port drivers directory and run patch.bat as administrator. Chapter 4 – Driver Installation...
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Step 9 – Install Atom E3800 I/O Driver Open the STEP8 –Atom E3800 I/O folder and select your OS Open the.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Chapter 4 – Driver Installation...
List of Mating Connectors and Cables Mating Connector Connector Available Cable P/N Function Label Cable Vendor Model no Stereo Audio PINREX 712-71-02TW01 RIGHT Channel 4-Pin Power ATX 2x2 CATCH 1121-700-04S Power Connector Cable Stereo Audio LEFT PINREX 712-71-02TW01 Channel 2-Pin Power Power DINKLE DT-126VP-S2016002P...
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Mating Connector Connector Available Cable P/N Function Label Cable Vendor Model no 2 Pins +5V Output CN23 for SATA PINREX 721-81-02TW00 1702150155 SATA Power SATA CN25 SATA Port1 PINREX 770-83-07SB39 1709070500 Cable Touch CN29 Screen PINREX 710-73-09TW01 Connector PS/2 Keyboard KB/MS CN30 PINREX...
Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports Reference Signal Name Rate Output Audio I/O Port CN10 +5V/1A +5V/1A or COM Port 2 CN49 +5V/+12V +12V/1A +5V/1A or COM Port 3 CN38 +5V/+12V +12V/1A DP Port CN48 +3.3V +3.3V/1A Digital IO Port CN12 +5V/1A LVDS/eDP Inverter / +5V/1.5A or...
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Reference Signal Name Rate Output +5V/0.5A (USB 2.0) USB Ports 0 & 1 CN47 +5VSB +5V/0.9A (USB 3.0) USB 2.0 Port 2 CN13 +5VSB +5V/0.5A USB 2.0 Port 3 CN14 +5VSB +5V/0.5A USB 2.0 Port 5 CN15 +5VSB +5V/0.5A USB 2.0 Port 4 CN16 +5VSB +5V/0.5A...