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PICO-APL1-SEMI PICO-SEMI System User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: March 4, 2024...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2024. 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. ⚫ ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc. ⚫ IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity PICO-APL1-SEMI ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Preface...
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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 at 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.
Specifications System Form Factor PICO-SEMI Intel® Celeron® Processor N3350 (2C/2T, 1.10 GHz, up to 2.40 GHz, TDP 6W) Chipset Integrated with Intel® SoC Memory Type DDR3L 1600MHz (Max 8GB)/1866MHz (Max 4GB), SODIMM x 1, Non-ECC* BIOS UEFI Wake on LAN Watchdog Timer 255 Levels Security...
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Display Controller Intel® HD Graphics 500/505 LVDS/eDP ━ Display Interface HDMI 1.4b x 1 (up to 3840 x 2160) Multiple Display ━ Audio Codec Realtek ALC897/892 (Optional) Audio Interface Line-out (Optional) Speaker ━ External I/O Ethernet Intel® Ethernet Controller I210 GbE, RJ-45 x 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 2 Serial Port ━...
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External I/O ━ Front Panel HDD LED, PWR LED, Power Button, Buzzer, Reset Others ━ Expansion Mini PCI-E/mSATA Full-size mSATA/mPCIe x 1 (Default: mSATA, select with HW BOM) Half-size mPCIe x 1 ━ Others ━ Environment Operating Temperature 32°F ~ 122°F (0°C ~ 50°C) with 0.5 m/s airflow Storage Temperature -40°F ~ 185°F (-40°C ~ 85°C) Operating Humidity...
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Solder Side M ATERIAL: PART No. 1907APL102 >0 ¡Ó 0 .1 t=1.6m m SPEC.: DW G No. 1907APL102 >10 ¡Ó 0 .2 >50 ¡Ó 0 .3 NAM E PCB drawing FINISH: APPROVED CHECKED DESIGNED >200 ¡Ó 0 .5 >500 ¡Ó 0 .8 PICO-APL1 UNIT: M M M ODEL No.
Jumpers and Connectors Com ponent Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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ITEM DATE REM ARK Solder Side Solder Side 1907APL102 M ATERIAL: PART No. >0 ¡Ó 0 .1 t=1.6m m 1907APL102 SPEC.: DW G No. >10 ¡Ó 0 .2 >50 ¡Ó 0 .3 PCB drawing FINISH: APPROVED CHECKED DESIGNED NAM E >200 ¡Ó...
List of Jumpers Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s jumpers that you can configure for your application Label Function JP1 (Pins 1, 3, 5) Clear CMOS Jumper JP1 (Pins 2, 4, 6) Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1 Pins 1, 3, 5) Normal (Default)
List of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s connectors that you can configure for your application. Label Function Front Panel Mini Card Slot (Half-size) SPI Programming Header Mini Card Slot (Full-size)/mSATA (By BOM) SATA Port Battery CN11 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 1/Port 2...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.4.3 Mini Card/mSATA Slot (Full-size) (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB/+3.3V +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DATA PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3VSB/+3.3V +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB/+3.3V +3.3V 2.4.4 SATA (CN8) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX1+ DIFF SATA_TX1- DIFF SATA_RX1- DIFF SATA_RX1+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.5 Battery (CN9) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V 3.3V 2.4.6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 1/2 (CN11) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB0_D- DIFF USB0_D+ DIFF USB0_SSRX− DIFF USB0_SSRX+ DIFF USB0_SSTX− DIFF USB0_SSTX+ DIFF +5VSB USB1_D- DIFF USB1_D+ DIFF...
2.4.7 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN12) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 2.4.8 HDMI Port (CN13) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TMDS_DAT2+ DIFF TMDS_DAT2- DIFF TMDS_DAT1+ DIFF TMDS_DAT1- DIFF TMDS_DAT0+ DIFF TMDS_DAT0- DIFF TMDS_CLK+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TMDS_CLK- DIFF DDC_CLK DDC_DATA HPLG_DETECT 2.4.9 External +12V Input (CN14) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +121V +12V 2.4.10 DDR3L SODIMM Slot (CN15) Standard specification. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.11 COM Port 1/2 and Line-Out Connector (CN17) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCDB DSRB RTSB ±9V ±9V CTSB DTRB ±9V RIB/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V DCDA DSRA RTSA ±9V ±9V CTSA DTRA ±9V AGND LOUT_R LOUT_L Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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COM Port 2 (RS-485/422) RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Note 1: COM 2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note 2: COM 2 RI/+5V/+12V function can be set by BOM (R248-RI/ R256-+12V/ R250-+5V).
Specifications for I/O Ports Reference Signal Name Rate Output +3.3VSB +3.3V/1.1A Mini-Card Slot +1.5V +1.5V/0.375A +3.3VSB +3.3V/1.1A Mini-Card Slot +1.5V +1.5V/0.375A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 1 & 2 CN11 +5VSB +5VSB/1A (per channel) +5V Output for SATA CN12 +5V/1A COM Port 2 CN17 +5V/+12V...
Installation Guide This section will guide you through the basic installation process for your new PICO-APL1-SEMI. For this process you will need a Phillips head screwdriver. PICO-APL1-SEMI component list: Item No. Description Remark/PN PICO-APL1 Board Top Chassis M1APL30010 Bottom Chassis M1APL30020 Heatsink TH0APL1010...
2.6.1 Installation Steps Step 1: On the heatsink, remove the two plastic coverings as shown. Step 2: Place the top chassis onto the heatsink. Note the orientation of the chassis with the heatsink. Secure with four black screws. Step 3: On the PICO-APL1 board, remove the nut and washer from the power input port.
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Step 4: On the solder side of the PICO-APL1 board, install the memory RAM module. Insert at an angle (~30°) and then gently press down until it is secured. CN15 Step 5: To install M.2 storage module, remove the securing screw from the board’s component side.
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Step 7: Insert the PICO-APL1 board into the chassis assembly with the solder side toward the heatsink. DO NOT place the CMOS battery between the board and heatsink. Step 8: Check that the I/O ports are properly aligned. Secure board with four nickel screws.
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Step 9: Thread the power button cable through the hole for the power button. Plug the cable into the front panel connector (CN3). Note: The white dot indicates PIN 1 connector, make sure the connector is properly aligned. Next, gently push the power button in until it is secure (you will hear a ‘snap’).
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Step 11: Attach the bottom chassis by first lining up the right side, then swivel the chassis into place. Note: the bottom chassis does not slide directly on, it must swivel into place as shown in the figure. Step 12: Ensure the bottom chassis is properly lined up and attached. Use black screws to secure, two screws on the bottom and one screw on the left and right sides of the chassis.
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 display an error message. 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>...
Setup Submenu: Main Options Summary System Date Day MM:DD:YYYY Change the month, year and century. The ‘Day’ is changed automatically. System Time HH : MM : SS Change the clock of the system. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
Setup Submenu: Advanced Options Summary CPU Configuration Menu for CPU Configuration Parameters. SATA Configuration Menu for SATA Device Configuration. Hardware Monitor Display system hardware status (CPU temperature, etc.). SIO Configuration SIO Chip configuration. Enable or Disable SIO Logical Devices, Resources and Features settings, etc. DIO Configuration Set Input/ Output of Digital Port Configuration.
Options Summary Port 0/ mSATA port Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable SATA port 3.4.3 Hardware Monitor Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.4 SIO Configuration Options Summary Serial Port 1/2 Configuration View and Set Basic properties of the SIO Logical device. Like IO Base , IRQ Range , DMA Channel and Device Mode. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.4.1 Serial Port 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.
3.4.5 DIO Configuration Options Summary DIO * Output Input Set DIO as Input or Output. Level High Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set output level when DIO pin is output. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.6 Trusted Computing Options Summary Security Device Support Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 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. SHA-1 PCR Bank Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.7 Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode. Restore AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Always On Always Off Determine if the system turns on or off after AC resume from G3 to S5 state. RTC wake system from S5 Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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.
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...
3.6.1.1 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...
Driver Download/Installation Drivers for the PICO-APL1-SEMI can be downloaded from the product page of the PICO-APL1 board level product on AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/pico-itx-boards-pico-apl1#downloads Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Install Chipset Driver Open the Chipset Driver folder and open the SetupChipset.exe file Follow the instructions...
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Install Audio Driver Open the Audio Driver folder and open the Setup.exe file Follow the instructions Driver will be installed automatically Install TXE Driver Open the ME & TXE Driver folder and open the SetupTXE.exe file Follow the instructions Driver will be installed automatically Install COM Port Driver Open the COM port Driver folder and open the FintekSerial.exe file Follow the instructions...
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Appendix B Appendix B – Mating Connectors...
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List of Mating Connectors and Cables The table notes mating connectors and available cables. Label Function Mating Connector Available Cable Cable P/N Vendor Model no Front Panel Molex 51110-1050 Front Panel 1701100156 Connector Cable SATA Port Molex 887505318 SATA Cable 1709070500 Battery Molex 51021-0200...
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