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EPIC-ADN9 EPIC Board User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: June 28, 2023...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2023. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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Acknowledgement All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Intel® and Atom® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity EPIC-ADN9 ⚫ Screw Kit ⚫ 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 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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Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ......................2 Block Diagram ......................6 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................7 Dimensions ....................... 8 Jumpers and Connectors ..................11 List of Jumpers ......................12 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1) ................13 2.3.2 LVDS/eDP Port Backlight Inverter VCC Selection (JP2) ......
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2.4.13 Full Size Mini Card Slot (CN13) ..............28 2.4.14 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN14) ..............30 2.4.15 M.2 2242 B-Key (CN15)................30 2.4.16 Audio Connector (CN16) ................31 2.4.17 USB 3.2 x 2 Connector (CN17) ..............32 2.4.18 USB 2.0 Port 3 (CN18) ................. 33 2.4.19 USB 2.0 Port 4 (CN20) ................
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2.4.41 DDR4 SODIMM Slot (DIMM1)..............50 Thermal Solution Assembly .................. 51 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup ....................52 System Test and Initialization ................53 AMI BIOS Setup ..................... 54 Setup Submenu: Main ..................55 Setup Submenu: Advanced ................. 56 3.4.1 CPU Configuration ..................
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Specifications System Form Factor 4" EPIC Board Intel Atom® x7000E Series/Intel® Processor N Series/Intel® Core™ i3-N305 Processors: Intel® Core™ i3-N305 (8C/8T, up to 3.8 GHz, TDP 15W) Intel Atom® x7425E (4C/4T, up to 3.4 GHz, TDP 12W) Intel® Processor N97 (4C/4T, up to 3.6 GHz, TDP 12W) Intel®...
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Power Power Requirement +9~24V or +12V Power Supply Type AT/ATX Connector 2-Pin Phoenix Connector Power Consumption Intel® Core™ i3-N305, DDR4 16GB, 1.87A @+24V (Typical) Intel® Core™ i3-N305, DDR4 16GB, 2.66A @+24V (Max) Display Controller Intel® UHD Graphics LVDS/eDP LVDS or eDP (Default: LVDS) 24/48-bit Dual-Channel LVDS x 1, up to 1920 x 1080 eDP 1.4 x 1, up to 3840 x 2160 Display Interface...
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External I/O Ethernet RJ-45 for Intel® I226-V 2.5GbE x 2 (Standard: 2 Ports, Advanced: 4 Ports) USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 Serial Port COM 1, COM 2 (RS-232/422/485, support 5V/12V/RI) Video HDMI 1.4 x 1 DP 1.2 x 1 Internal I/O USB 2.0 x 4 Serial Port...
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Expansion Mini PCIe/mSATA Full Size mPCIe x 1 Full Size mSATA x 1 M.2 Module Support M.2 2242 B-Key x 1 (PCIe 2.0 [x1] + USB 2.0) Others Environmental Operating Temperature 32°F~140°F (0°C~60°C) Storage Temperature -40°F~176°F (-40°C~80°C) Operating Humidity 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing MTBF (Hours) Certification CE/FCC Class A...
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Dimensions Component Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Solder Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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With Heatsink Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Jumpers and Connectors Component Side Solder Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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List of Jumpers The board features a number of jumpers which can be configured for your application. Please refer to the table below and following sections for all jumpers which can be configured. Label Function Clear CMOS Jumper JP2 (1-3-5) LVDS/eDP Backlight Inverter VCC Selection JP2 (2-4-6) LVDS/eDP Operating VDD Selection...
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2.3.5 COM 1 Port Power/RI Selection (JP4) 2.3.6 COM 2 Port Power/RI Selection (JP5) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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List of Connectors This section details the connectors featured on the board, which can be configured for your application. Please refer to the table below for a list of all connectors on this board which can be configured. Label Function RTC Battery Connector LVDS/eDP Port Inverter/Backlight Connector LVDS/eDP Connector...
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Label Function CN23 COM Port 1 (colay with CN22) CN24 COM Port 2 (colay with CN22) CN25 COM Port 3 CN26 COM Port 4 CN27 COM Port 5 CN28 COM Port 6 CN29 GPIO Port 0 CN30 GPIO Port 1 CN31 SPI Flash Programming Port CN32...
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2.4.1 RTC Battery Connector (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V +3.3V 2.4.2 LVDS Port Inverter/Backlight Connector (CN2) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_PWR +5V / +12V BKL_PWR +5V / +12V BKL_CONTROL +3.3V BKL_ENABLE +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Note: LVDS BKL_PWR can be set to +5V or +12V. Note: LVDS BKL_PWR current support => 2A. Note: LVDS BKL_CONTROL can be set by JP2. 2.4.3 LVDS/eDP Connector (CN3) LVDS Pin Name Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_ENABLE BKL_ENABLE BKL_CONTROL BKL_CONTROL LCD_PWR...
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LVDS Pin Name Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LVDS_DA0+ eDP_TXP2 DIFF LVDS_DA1- eDP_TXN1 DIFF LVDS_DA1+ eDP_TXP1 DIFF LVDS_DA2- eDP_TXN0 DIFF LVDS_DA2+ eDP_TXP0 DIFF LVDS_DA3- DIFF LVDS_DA3+ eDP_HPD DIFF DDC_DATA eDP_AUX_N +3.3V DDC_CLK eDP_AUX_P +3.3V LVDS_DB0- DIFF LVDS_DB0+ DIFF LVDS_DB1- DIFF LVDS_DB1+ DIFF...
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2.4.4 VGA Connector (CN4) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level VSYNC HSYNC DDC_CLK DDC_DATA BLUE GREEN 2.4.5 DP Connector (CN5) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DP_TX0_DP DIFF DP_TX0_DN DIFF DP_TX1_DP DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DP_TX1_DN DIFF DP_TX2_DP DIFF DP_TX2_DN DIFF DP_TX3_DP DIFF DP_TX3_DN DIFF DP_OB_AUX_EN D1_AUX_DP DP_AUX_DN HDMI_HPD +V3P3S +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.6 HDMI Connector (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level HDMI_TX2+ DIFF HDMI_TX2- DIFF HDMI_TX1+ DIFF HDMI_TX1- DIFF HDMI_TX0+ DIFF HDMI_TX0- DIFF HDMI_CLK+ DIFF HDMI_CLK- DIFF DDC_CLK DDC_DATA HDMI_HPD Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.7 Dual 2.5GbE LAN Port (CN7) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LAN2_MDI0_P LAN1_MDI0_P LAN2_MDI0_N LAN1_MDI0_N LAN2_MDI1_P LAN1_MDI1_P LAN2_MDI1_N LAN1_MDI1_N VCCB VCCA R10B GND1B R10A GND1A LAN2_MDI2_P LAN1_MDI2_P LAN2_MDI2_N LAN1_MDI2_N LAN2_MDI3_P LAN1_MDI3_P LAN2_MDI3_N LAN1_MDI3_N LAN2_LED_LINK# LAN1_LED_LINK# LAN2_LED_3P3A LAN1_LED_3P3A LAN2_LED_2500# LAN1_LED_1000# LAN2_LED_1000# LAN1_LED_2500# Chapter 2 –...
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2.4.8 Full Size mSATA Slot (CN8) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V UIM_VPP W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V SATA_1_RXP_MSATA_R DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V SATA_1_RXN_MSATA_R DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V SATA_1_TXN_MSATA_C DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V SATA_1_TXP_MSATA_C DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB +3.3V mSATA_DET PWR/GND +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.9 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN9) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5V(2A) Note: CN9 offers 2A current for SATA Connector. 2.4.10 SATA 0 Connector (CN10) Pin 1 Pin 7 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF...
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2.4.11 SATA 1 Connector (CN11) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.4.12 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN12) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.13 Full Size Mini Card Slot (CN13) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DATA PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF UIM_CLK PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF UIM_RST UIM_VPP W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V PCIE_RX- DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V PCIE_RX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V PCIE_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V PCIE_TX+ DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.14 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN14) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA 2.4.15 M.2 2242 B-Key (CN15) Standard specification. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.16 Audio Connector (CN16) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RIGHT_OUT MIC_R LEFT_OUT MIC_L JD_LOUT JD_MIC GND_AUDIO GND_AUDIO JD_LIN LINE_R_IN +5V_AUDIO LINE_L_IN Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.17 USB 3.2 x 2 Connector (CN17) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5V(0.9A) USB0_D- DIFF USB0_D+ DIFF USB0_SSRX− DIFF USB0_SSRX+ DIFF USB0_SSTX− DIFF USB0_SSTX+ DIFF +5VSB +5V(0.9A) USB1_D- DIFF USB1_D+ DIFF USB1_SSRX− DIFF USB1_SSRX+ DIFF USB1_SSTX− DIFF USB1_SSTX+ DIFF Chapter 2 –...
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2.4.18 USB 2.0 Port 3 (CN18) Pin Name Pin Name Pin 1 5V_USB(0.5A) Pin 2 USB2_3_DN_CM Pin 3 USB2_3_DP_CM Pin 4 Pin 5 2.4.19 USB 2.0 Port 4 (CN20) Pin Name Pin Name Pin 1 5V_USB(0.5A) Pin 2 USB2_4_DN_CM Pin 3 USB2_4_DP_CM Pin 4 Pin 5...
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2.4.20 USB 2.0 Port 5 (CN19) Pin Name Pin Name Pin 1 5V_USB(0.5A) Pin 2 USB2_5_DN_CM Pin 3 USB2_5_DP_CM Pin 4 Pin 5 2.4.21 USB 2.0 Port 6 (CN21) Pin Name Pin Name Pin 1 5V_USB(0.5A) Pin 2 USB2_6_DN_CM Pin 3 USB2_6_DP_CM Pin 4 Pin 5...
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2.4.22 COM Port 1 & 2 (CN22) RS-232 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RI/+5V/+12V(0.5A) IN/ PWR +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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RS-422 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- RS422_TX+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V(0.5 IN/ PWR +5V/+12V RS-485 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- RS485_D+ NC/+5V/+12V(0.5 +5V/+12V Note: COM 1/2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note: Pin 9 function can be set by JP4/5.
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2.4.23 COM Port 1 (colay with CN22) (CN23) RS-232 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level NC/+5V/+12V(0.5A) PWR +5V/+12V 2.4.24 COM Port 2 (colay with CN22) (CN24) RS-232 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±5V...
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2.4.25 COM Port 3 (CN25) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.26 COM Port 4 (CN26) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.27 COM Port 5 (CN27) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.28 COM Port 6 (CN28) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.31 SPI Flash Programming Port (CN31) P IN 1 P IN 2 P IN 3 P IN 4 P IN 5 P IN 6 P IN 7 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +3.3VSB +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.32 FAN Connector (CN32) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V12S +12V (1A) TACH 2.4.33 Port 80 Debug Port (CN33) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ESPI_IO0_EC_R +1.8V ESPI_IO1_EC_R +1.8V ESPI_IO2_EC_R +1.8V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ESPI_IO3_EC_R +1.8V +3.3V +3.3V ESPI_CS_EC_R_N +1.8V ESPI_RST_EC_R_N +1.8V ESPI_CLK_EC_R SMB_DATA/I2C_SDA/3. +3.3V SMB_CLK/I2C_CLK +3.3V SMB_ALERT/SERIRQ +3.3V 2.4.34 Dual 2.5GbE LAN Port (CN34) Pin Name Pin Name LAN3_MDI0_P LAN4_MDI0_P LAN3_MDI0_N LAN4_MDI0_N LAN3_MDI1_P LAN4_MDI1_P LAN3_MDI1_N LAN4_MDI1_N VCCB VCCA Chapter 2 –...
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Pin Name Pin Name R10B GND1B R10A GND1A LAN3_MDI2_P LAN4_MDI2_P LAN3_MDI2_N LAN4_MDI2_N LAN3_MDI3_P LAN4_MDI3_P LAN3_MDI3_N LAN4_MDI3_N LAN3_LED_LINK# LAN4_LED_LINK# LAN3_LED_3P3A LAN4_LED_3P3A LAN3_LED_2500# LAN4_LED_1000# LAN3_LED_1000# LAN4_LED_2500# 2.4.35 Speaker Left/Speaker Right (CN35/CN36) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level AMP_OUT_L+ AMP_OUT_L- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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2.4.36 External Power Input (CN37) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VIN +12V(8A) 2.4.37 ATX 12V Power Connector (CN38) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VIN 12V(5A) +VIN 12V(5A) Note: 12V only. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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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.
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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>...
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Setup Submenu: Main Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.4.1 CPU Configuration Options Summary Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled Technology Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Intel® SpeedStep™ Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Turbo Mode Disabled Enabled...
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3.4.4 PTT Configuration Options Summary TPM Device Selection dTPM Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Selects TPM device: PTT or discrete TPM. PTT - enables PTT in SkuMgr dTPM - disables PTT is SkuMgr Warning! PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost.
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3.4.5 Trusted Computing Options Summary Security Device Support Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disable Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. SHA256 PCR Bank Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled...
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3.4.6 SATA Configuration Options Summary SATA Controller(s) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable SATA Device. Port 0 (CN10) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Port. Port1(CN11)/mSATA (CN8) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Port. Chapter 3 –...
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3.4.7 Hardware Monitor Options Summary Smart Fan Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enables or Disables Smart Fan. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.4.7.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Options Summary Fan 1 Smart Fan Control Manual Duty Mode Auto Duty-Cycle Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Smart Fan Mode Select. Temperature Source CPU Temperature Optimal Default, Failsafe Default System Temperature System Temperature 2 Select the monitored temperature source for this fan. Temperature 1 Duty Cycle 1 Auto fan speed control.
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3.4.8.1 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=3F8h; IRQ=4 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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3.4.8.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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3.4.8.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3E8h; IRQ=11 IO=2E8h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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3.4.8.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2E8h; IRQ=11 IO=3E8h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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3.4.8.5 Serial Port 5 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=2D0h; IRQ=11 IO=2C0h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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3.4.8.6 Serial Port 6 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=2C0h; IRQ=11 IO=2D0h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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3.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection Options Summary Console Redirection Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Console Redirection EMS Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.4.10 Legacy Console Redirection Settings Options Summary Redirection COM port COM0 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default COM1(Pci Bus0, Dev0, Func0) (Disabled) Select a COM Port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM message. Resolution 80x24 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 80x25 On Legacy OS, the number of Rows and Columns supported redirection Redirect After POST...
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3.4.11 AAEON BIOS Robot Options Summary Sends watch dog before Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default BIOS POST Enabled Enabled - Robot set Watch Dog Timer (WDT) right after power on, before BIOS start POST process. Then Robot will clear WDT on completion of POST. WDT will reset system automatically if it is not cleared before its timer counts down to zero.
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Options Summary OS Timer (minute) Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Timer count set to Watch Dog Timer for OS loading. Delayed POST (PEI phase) Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enabled - Robot holds BIOS from starting POST, right after power on. This allows BIOS POST to start with stable power or start after system is physically warmed-up.
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3.4.12 Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select power supply mode. Restore AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Always On Always Off Select power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. Soft-Off (S5) Wake On RTC Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default By Date...
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3.4.13 GPIO Port Configuration Options Summary GPIO Port* Output Input Set GPIO as Input or Output. Output Level High Set output level when GPIO pin is output. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.4.14 AAEON Smart Boost Options Summary AAEON Smart Boost Smart Boost Maximum Performance Good Stability Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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3.5.2 Memory Configuration Options Summary In-Band ECC Support Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enable/Disable In-Band ECC. Will be enabled if memory has symmetric configuration. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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Options Summary Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. Color Depth 18-bit Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 24-bit 36-bit 48-bit Select panel type. Backlight Mode BIOS & Application Windows Slider Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select backlight control signal type.
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3.5.4 PCH-IO Configuration Options Summary HD Audio Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disable = HAD will be unconditionally disabled Enable = HAD will be unconditionally enabled. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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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.
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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...
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3.6.2 Key Management Options Summary Factory Key Provision Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset. Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode.
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Options Summary 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 Append Delete Authorized Signatures...
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Setup Submenu: Boot Options Summary Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Quiet Boot option. UEFI PXE Support Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack. FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets the system boot order. Chapter 3 –...
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Setup Submenu: Save & Exit Options Summary Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Restore Defaults Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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Drivers Download and Installation Drivers for the EPIC-ADN9 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/ Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Install Chipset Drivers Open the Chipset folder and select your OS Open the SetupChipset.exe file Follow the instructions...
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Install Intel Smart Sound Driver Open the Intel Smart Sound folder Navigate the folder as follows: Production > Driver, then follow the below instructions to install the BUS Driver (IntcAudioBus.inf) and OED Driver (IntcOED.inf). Install BUS driver (IntcAudioBus.inf) Press Right Key -> Install Install OED driver (IntcOED.inf) Press Right Key ->...
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Install Windows Audio Driver (Windows 10 (64-bit)/Windows 11) Open the Windows Audio folder followed by Setup.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Install Peripheral Driver Open the Peripheral Driver folder Open the SetupSerialIO.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Install SIO Driver Open the SIO folder and select your OS Open the FintekSerial.exe file...
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Appendix A Appendix A - I/O Information...
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I/O Address Map Appendix A – I/O Information...
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