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  • Page 1 Manual ASUS IoT X621ES-IM-AA X641ES-IM-AA X642ES-IM-AA 3.5” SBC, Elkhart Lake platform, Processor, DDR4 SO DIMM, DP, HDMI, LVDS, Dual LAN, Multiple COM, 9-36V DC input The information contained in this document has been carefully researched and is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate.
  • Page 2 X621ES-IM-AA X641ES-IM-AA X642ES-IM-AA User Manual...
  • Page 3 E22700 First Edition January 2024 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this manual ......................5 Conventions used in this manual ..................6 Package contents ......................7 Chapter 1: Specifications Summary Specifications Summary ....................10 Chapter 2: Product Introduction 2.1 Before you proceed ....................14 2.2 Motherboard layout ....................15 2.3 System memory .......................17 2.4 Onboard jumpers & switches ................18 2.5 Internal connectors ....................21 2.6 I/O connectors ......................35 Chapter 3:...
  • Page 5 4.4 Advanced menu ......................54 4.4.1 PCH-FW Configuration ....................55 4.4.2 Trusted Computing ..................... 56 4.4.3 CPU Configuration ....................... 57 4.4.4 Graphics Configuration ....................59 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration ....................60 4.4.6 Serial Console Redirection ..................61 4.4.7 SATA Configuration ..................... 64 4.4.8 Network Stack Configuration ..................

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Single Board Computer, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Specifications Summary This chapter details the hardware and software features of your Single Board Computer. Chapter 2: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package contents Your Single Board Computer package contains the following items: X621ES-IM-AA / X641ES-IM-AA / X642ES-IM-AA SATA and power cable NOTE: • Some bundled accessories may vary depending on model. For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals. •...
  • Page 9 Single Board Computer...
  • Page 10 Specifications Summary...

  • Page 11: Specifications Summary

    Specifications Summary Processor Base Fre- Product Name Memory Intel® Atom® quency X621ES-IM-AA x6211E 1.3 GHz Dual-core DDR4 X641ES-IM-AA x6413E 1.5 GHz Quad-core Max. 32 GB X642ES-IM-AA x6425E 2.0 GHz Quad-core Form factor 3.5”, 146 x 105 mm HDMI 1 x HDMI 2.0 up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 1 x DisplayPort supports DP++1.2 up to 4096 x 2160 @ DisplayPort 60 Hz...
  • Page 12 6 x Serial connectors support 2 x RS-232/422/485 ports and 4 x RS-232 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports) 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Chassis Intruder connector 1 x Front Panel Audio (AAFP) connector 1 x System Panel connector 1 x SATA Power connector Internal connectors...
  • Page 13 Single Board Computer...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Product Introduction

    Product Introduction Chapter 2: Product Introduction...

  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. NOTE: The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models. IMPORTANT! Components shown in this section may require additional purchase.

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout +3VSB +3VCC VCC_PWR_SEL U32G2_34 U32G2_12 HDMI_DP CATERR LAN2 LAN1 BATT_CON M.2(E-KEY) M.2_(SOCKET3) 2280 2242 PWRBTN_EXT LCD_BKLT_PANEL SMBUS M.2_B AT_ATX_SEL USB12 COM2_SEL COM1_SEL SODIMM_A1 3042 COM_DEBUG CHA_FAN COM4 COM3 COM6 COM5 3052 INTRUDER 11 10 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM jumper Display Panel VCC Power Selection jumper COM +5V/+12V Selection jumper AT/ATX Mode Configuration jumper...
  • Page 17 Connectors/slots Page M.2 (E-key) Wi-Fi slot M.2 (B-key) slot Battery connector LVDS connector M.2 (M-key) slot Backlight Inverter Power connector Serial Port connector Chassis intrusion connector DIMM slot COM Debug connector Fan connector Nano SIM Card slot USB 2.0 connector SATA Power connector DC-in Power connector SATA connector...

  • Page 18: System Memory

    System memory The motherboard comes with one (1) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SODIMM) slot designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. WARNING! Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 19: Onboard Jumpers & Switches

    Onboard jumpers & switches Clear RTC RAM jumper The Clear RTC RAM jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 20 Display Panel VCC Power Selection jumper (on selected models) The Display Panel VCC Power Selection jumper allows you to select the voltage for the LVDS panel. COM +5V/+12V Selection jumper The COM +5V/+12V Selection jumper allows you to select the voltage for the COM1 and COM2 ports.
  • Page 21 AT/ATX Mode Configuration jumper The AT/ATX Mode Configuration jumper allows you to switch between AT and ATX modes. The default setting for this jumper is set to ATX mode with a jumper cap attached. To switch to AT mode, remove the jumper cap.

  • Page 22: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors M.2 (E-key) Wi-Fi slot The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type 2230). NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately. M.2 (B-key) slot The M.2 (B-key) slot allows you to install a B-key (USB2.0) type 3042/3052 M.2 device, such as a 4G LTE or 5G NR module.
  • Page 23 Battery connector The Battery connector allows you to connect a lithium CMOS battery. BATT_CON PIN 1 VBAT LVDS connector The LVDS connector allows you to connect an LCD monitor that supports a Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. Connector type WtoB 2x20p, 1.25mm pitch Single Board Computer...
  • Page 24 M.2 (M-key) slot The M.2 slot allows you to install 2242/2280 M.2 devices, such as 2242/2280 M.2 SSD modules. NOTE: The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. Backlight Inverter Power connector The Backlight Inverter Power connector allows you to power the backlight inverter on a display panel via a backlight inverter module.
  • Page 25 Serial Port connector The Serial (COM) Port connector allows you to connect a serial port module. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis. Connector type BOX header 2x10p, K10, 2.0mm pitch NOTE: •...
  • Page 26 Chassis Intrusion connector The Chassis Intrusion connector allows you to connect a intrusion sensor or microswitch for the chassis intrusion detection feature. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor or microswitch triggers and sends a high level signal and records a chassis intrusion event. NOTE: By default, a jumper cap that disables the intrusion detection feature is installed on the connector to prevent accidental triggers.
  • Page 27 10. Fan connector The fan connector allows you to connect a fan to actively cool the system. Connector type WtoB 1x4p, 1.25mm pitch 11. Nano SIM Card slot The Nano SIM Card slot allows you to install a Nano SIM card. NOTE: The Nano SIM card is purchased separately.
  • Page 28 12. USB 2.0 connector The USB 2.0 connector allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB/s connection speed. Connector type BOX header 2x5p, K9, 2.0mm pitch WARNING! DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
  • Page 29 13. SATA 6Gb/s & SATA Power connector The SATA 6Gb/s and SATA Power connectors allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable and power cable. Connector type Wafer HD 4P, 2.0mm pitch & Wafer HD 7p, 1.27mm pitch NOTE: Ensure to use the bundled cable when connecting a storage device to this connector.
  • Page 30 14. DC-in 4-Pin Power connector The DC-in 4-pin Power connector is for DC power input. Using a compatible power cable and power board, you may connect a suitable power supply with DC-in jacks. Connector type POWER CON 4P R/A 15. I2C connector The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) connector allows you to connect an I2C-compatible IoT security module.
  • Page 31 16. SMBus connector The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to connect SMBus devices. This connector is generally used for communication with system and power management-related tasks. Connector type Header 1x4p, 2.0mm pitch 17. SPI TPM connector The SPI TPM connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
  • Page 32 18. GPIO connector The GPIO connector allows you to connect a general purpose input/ output module to customize digital signal input/output. Connector type BOX header 2x5p, K9, 2.0mm pitch 19. Power Button connector The Power Button connector allows you to connect an external power button.
  • Page 33 20. Stereo Out connector The Stereo Out connector allows you to connect a stereo speaker. This connector supports 2 W at 4 Ω stereo speakers. Single Board Computer...
  • Page 34 21. Front Panel connector The Front Panel connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connector type BOX header 2x5p 2.0mm pitch • System Power LED connector (PLED) The 2-pin connector allow you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 35 22. Front Panel Audio (Line Out / Mic) connector The Front Panel Audio connector is for a line out /microphone module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the line out / mic module cable to this connector. Connector type BOX header 2x5p, K8, 2.0mm pitch NOTE: We recommend that you connect a high-definition line out / mic module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition...

  • Page 36: I/O Connectors

    I/O connectors Front panel Front panel connectors HDMI ports DisplayPort USB 10 G ports (Type-A) LAN (RJ-45) 1 Gbe ports Single Board Computer...
  • Page 37 Single Board Computer...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3: Upgrading Your Single Board Computer

    Upgrading your Single Board Computer...
  • Page 39 IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your hands are dry before proceeding with the rest of the installation process. Before installing any of the features in this guide, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or metal object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 40: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing memory modules Your Single Board Computer comes with an SO-DIMM slot that allows you to install DDR4 SO-DIMMs. Align and insert the memory module into the slot (A) and press it down (B) until it is securely seated in place. Single Board Computer...

  • Page 41: Installing A 2.5-Inch Storage Device

    Installing a 2.5-inch storage device Connect the storage device cable to the storage device. Connect the storage device cable to the SATA6G and SATA_PWR connectors on the motherboard. Single Board Computer...

  • Page 42: Installing An M.2 Ssd

    Installing an M.2 SSD (Optional) Replace the standoff if it has been removed, or move and install it based on the length of your M.2 SSD. Align and insert the M.2 SSD into its slot inside the Single Board Computer. Gently push down the M.2 SSD on top of the standoff, and then fasten it using a screw.

  • Page 43: Installing A Nano Sim Card

    Installing a nano SIM card (Optional) Remove the M.2 module from the M.2 B-key slot, if one is installed, by first removing the screw securing the module, and then removing the module. Push the nano SIM cover in the direction away from the SO-DIMM slots. Lift the nano SIM cover.

  • Page 44: Installing A Wireless Card

    Installing a wireless card Remove the screw from the M.2 standoff. Align and insert the wireless card into its slot on the motherboard. Gently push down the wireless card on top of the standoff, and then fasten it using the previously removed screw. (Optional) Connect the antennas to your wireless card.

  • Page 45: Installing An M.2 B-Key Module

    Installing an M.2 B-key module Your Embedded Computer comes with an M.2 (B-key) slot that allows you to install a B-key (USB2.0) type 3042/3052 M.2 device, such as a 4G LTE or 5G NR module. To install a 4G LTE module: Remove the screw from the M.2 standoff.

  • Page 46: Installing A Heatsink

    Installing a heatsink Place the heatsink with its fins faced down on a flat surface. Remove the plastic film on the thermal pads. Orient the motherboard so that the CPU on its backside are in direct contact with the copper pad on the heatsink, and the five (5) screw holes on the motherboard are aligned to the five (5) standoffs on the heatsink as shown below.

  • Page 47: Installing A Heat Spreader

    Installing a heat spreader Place the heat spreader with its copper pad and thermal interface material facing up on a flat surface. Remove the plastic protective film from the copper pad and thermal interface material on the heat spreader, if there is one. Screw hole Standoff Copper pad &...
  • Page 48 Secure the motherboard to the heat spreader using the five (5) M2.5 spring screws bundled with the heat spreader in the sequence shown below. M2.5 spring screw M2.5 Spring Screw Dimensions 6.0±0.10 0.8±0.10 M2.5*0.45 2.38-2.48) 2.7±0.05 6.9±0.10 2.90±0.05 0.45±0.03 4.8±0.2 6.0±0.10 Single Board Computer...
  • Page 49 Single Board Computer...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup...

  • Page 51: Getting To Know Your Bios

    Getting to know your BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as Storage Device Configuration, Advanced Power Management, and Boot Device Configuration that are needed for system startup. Under normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance.

  • Page 52: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: •...
  • Page 53 BIOS menu screen This section provides a brief introduction of the BIOS Interface of your Single Board Computer. Menu items Menu bar General help Configuration fields Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced...

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.

  • Page 55: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. WARNING! Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Single Board Computer...

  • Page 56: Pch-Fw Configuration

    4.4.1 PCH-FW Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Management Engine Technology Parameters. TPM Device Selection This item allows you to select the TPM device. [dTPM] Discrete TPM [PTT] Intel Platform Trust Technology firmware TPM NOTE: When [dTPM] is selected, PTT (firmware TPM) will be disabled, •...

  • Page 57: Trusted Computing

    4.4.2 Trusted Computing NOTE: Changes here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Security Device Support Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.

  • Page 58: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VT-d Allows you to enable or disable VT-d capability.
  • Page 59 CPU – Power Management Control Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows more than two frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states.

  • Page 60: Graphics Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable Power Limit 2 override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following item appears only when Power Limit 2 Override is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 61: Super Io Configuration

    4.4.5 Super IO Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure system super IO chip parameters. NCT6126D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1-2 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1-2. Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following items appear only when Serial Port is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 62: Serial Console Redirection

    4.4.6 Serial Console Redirection The items in this menu allow you to configure serial console redirection parameters. COM1-6 Console Redirection Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].
  • Page 63 Terminal Type Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second Selects serial port transmission speed.
  • Page 64 Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow.

  • Page 65: Sata Configuration

    4.4.7 SATA Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure SATA device options. While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show [Empty] if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.

  • Page 66: Network Stack Configuration

    4.4.8 Network Stack Configuration Allows you to configure network stack settings. Network Stack Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables the IPv4 PXE Boot Support.

  • Page 67: Usb Configuration

    4.4.9 USB Configuration NOTE: The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. XHCI Hand-off Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: This item is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in operating systems.

  • Page 68: Nvme Configuration

    USB32G2_1-4 Allows you to enable or disable each USB port. When set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by the BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB1-2 Allows you to enable or disable each USB port. When set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by the BIOS or OS.

  • Page 69: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.11 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Allows you to unconditionally enable or disable the HD audio device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel I210-IT LAN 1 Controller Allows you to enable or disable the LAN 1 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel I210-IT LAN 2 Controller Allows you to enable or disable the LAN 2 controller.
  • Page 70 In-Band ECC Allows you to enable or disable In-Band ECC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] M.2(WiFi) PCIE Port (WiFi) Allows you to enable or disable the M.2 WiFi (PCIE port) controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Port (BT) Allows you to enable or disable the M.2 BT (USB port) controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Single Board Computer...

  • Page 71: Apm Configuration

    4.4.12 APM Configuration Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. ErP Ready Allows the BIOS to switch off some power at S4/S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.

  • Page 72: Watchdog Timer

    Power On By RTC Allows you to disable the real-time clock (RTC) or enable it to schedule a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Single event] [Daily event] [Weekly event] [Monthly event] 4.4.13 Watchdog Timer The items in this menu allow you to configure settings related to Watchdog Timer.

  • Page 73: Ez-Flash

    4.4.14 EZ-Flash Enter Ez-Flash mode Allows you to enter Ez-Flash mode to run the ASUS Ez-Flash BIOS ROM utility. WARNING! Make sure to back up your Bitlocker recovery key and suspend Bitlocker encryption in the operating system before updating your BIOS. Single Board Computer...

  • Page 74: Lvds Configuration

    4.4.15 LVDS Configuration IGD Flat Panel Allows you to enable or disable IGD video output to onboard LVDS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NOTE: The following items appear only when IGD Flat Panel is set to [Auto] or [Enabled] All-in-One Chassis Allows you to select All-in-One (AiO) chassis (if applicable) for simplified AiO configuration.
  • Page 75 Pre-Defined LVDS Panel Type Allows you to select LVDS panel used by Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [VBIOS Default] [640x480] [800x600] [1024x768] [1280x1024] [1400x1050(RB) LVDS1] [1400x1050 LVDS2] [1600x1200 LVDS] [1366x768 LVDS] [1680x1050] [1920x1200] [1440x900 LVDS] [1600x900 LVDS] [1024x768 LVDS2] [1280x800] [1920x1080 LVDS] [2048x1536 LVDS] Inverter Polarity Allows you to set the inverter board polarity.

  • Page 76: Hardware Monitor Menu

    Hardware Monitor menu The Hardware Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan mode. Smart Fan Mode Allows you to select a smart fan mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Normal] [Manual Mode] Single Board Computer...

  • Page 77: Security Menu

    Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
  • Page 78 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. NOTE: To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/ confirm the password.
  • Page 79 Secure Boot Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode In Custom Mode, the secure boot policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication.
  • Page 80 To change the password for your HDD: Select the HDD Security Configuration item and press <Enter>. Select the Set User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 81: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Single Board Computer...
  • Page 82 Boot Configuration CHASSIS INTRUDE Allows you to enable or disable chassis intrusion detection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
  • Page 83 NOTE: • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo appears. UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities Allows you to specify the Boot Device Priority sequence from available UEFI Hard Disk Drives.

  • Page 84: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Save & Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. NOTE: Pressing <ESC> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving changes.
  • Page 85 Discard Changes and Reset Reset the system without saving any changes. Save Option Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options.

  • Page 86: Updating Your Bios

    Updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: ASUS CrashFree BIOS To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or is corrupt. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.

  • Page 87: Asus Ez-Flash Utility

    Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive: Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one of the USB ports on the system. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished.
  • Page 88 To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Advanced menu > EZ-Flash > Enter Ez-Flash mode. Select Yes and then OK to auto reboot and enter EZ-Flash mode.
  • Page 89 WARNING! • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! IMPORTANT! Make sure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.

  • Page 90: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 91: Safety Information

    Safety information Your Single Board Computer is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system •...

  • Page 92: Care During Use

    Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. • Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system. • When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows.

  • Page 93: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at https://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
  • Page 94 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 95 ISED Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with ISED RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
  • Page 96 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 Regional notice for Singapore Complies with This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards. IMDA Standards DB103778 Regional notice for Malaysia CIDF15000026...

  • Page 97: Service And Support

    Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support. Single Board Computer...
  • Page 98 Our company network supports you worldwide with offices in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. For more information please contact: Headquarters Germany FORTEC Elektronik AG Augsburger Str. 2b 82110 Germering Phone: +49 89 894450-0 E-Mail: info@fortecag.de Internet: www.fortecag.de Fortec Group Members Austria FORTEC Integrated GmbH Office Vienna...

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