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Acknowledgements All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Intel Atom® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation ⚫ Realtek is a trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity GENE-ASL5 Heatsink 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ......................2 Block Diagram ......................6 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................7 Dimensions ....................... 8 Jumpers and Connectors ..................9 List of Jumpers ......................11 2.3.1 Auto Power Button AT/ATX Selection (JP1) ..........12 2.3.2 COM 1 RI Jumper (JP2) ................
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2.4.13 External +5VSB Input (CN14) ..............32 2.4.14 GPIO Port (5Pin*2 Board to Wire Type 1) (CN15) ........33 2.4.15 COM Port 3 (9Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN16) ..........34 2.4.16 COM Port 4 (9Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN17) ..........35 2.4.17 COM Port 1 (9Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN18) ..........
Specifications System Form Factor 3.5" SubCompact Board Intel Atom® Processors x7000RE Series for the Edge: Intel Atom® x7213RE (2C, 2.0 GHz, 9W) Intel Atom® x7433RE (4C, 1.5 GHz, 9W) Intel Atom® x7835RE (8C, 1.3 GHz, 12W) Chipset Integrated with Intel® SoC Memory Type DDR5 4800, Single-Channel SODIMM x 1, Max 16GB, Non-ECC...
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Power Power Consumption (Cont.) Intel Atom® x7835RE, DDR5 16GB x 1, 4.76A @+12V (Max) Display Controller Intel® UHD Graphics LVDS/eDP LVDS x 1, Dual-Channel 18/24-bit, up to 1920 x 1080 eDP HBR3 x 1, up to 1920 x 1200 (Optional) Display Interface HDMI 1.4 x 1, up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz VGA x 1, up to 1920 x 1080...
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Internal I/O COM 3, COM 4 (RS-232) Video LVDS x 1 eDP x 1 Inverter x 1 (12V/2A) SATA SATA 6Gb/s x 1 +5V SATA Power Connector x 1 Audio Audio Header x 1 (Optional, Audio function not available on WiTAS SKU) DIO/GPIO 8-bit GPIO SMBus/I2C...
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Environmental Operating Temperature WiTAS 2: -40°F ~ 185°F (-40°C ~ 85°C) Storage Temperature -40°F ~ 185°F (-40°C ~ 85°C) Operating Humidity 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing MTBF (Hours) 1,284,701 CE/FCC Class A Chapter 1 – Product Specifications...
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 Auto Power Button AT/ATX Selection COM 1 RI Jumper COM 2 RI Jumper LVDS Power Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper Touch Jumper Chapter 2 –...
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 USB 2.0 Connector (5Pin*1 Board to Wire) 4-Pin Fan Connector +5V Output for SATA HDD Port 80 Debug Port (10Pin*1 Board to Wire) SPI Flash Programming Port (7Pin*1 Board to Wire) Front Panel (10Pin*1 Board to Wire) SMBus/I2C Connector (With SMB_ALERT/INT_SERIRQ)
2.4.1 USB 2.0 Connector (5Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB2_6_DN DIFF USB2_6_DP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.5A/Port. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.2 4-Pin Fan Connector (CN2) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V FAN_TAC FAN_CTL Note: The driving current of FAN_POWER supports up to 1A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.3 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN4) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V5S Note: The driving current of +V5S supports up to 1A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.5 SPI Flash Programming Port (7Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +V3P3A_SPI +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.6 Front Panel (10Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN7) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level EXT_PWRBTN# SATA_LED- SATA_LED+ BUZZER- BUZZER+ PWR_LED+ HWRST# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.10 USB 2.0 Connector (5Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN11) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB2_6_DN DIFF USB2_6_DP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.5A/Port. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.13 External +5VSB Input (CN14) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PS_ON# +5VSB Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 2.5A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.15 COM Port 3 (9Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN16) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD1 DSR1 RTS1 ±9V ±9V CTS1 DTR1 ±9V RI1/ +5V/ +12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.17 COM Port 1 (9Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN18) RS-232 (Default) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD1 DSR1 RTS1 ±9V ±9V CTS1 DTR1 ±9V RI1/ +5V/ +12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±9V RS422_TX+ ±9V RS422_RX+...
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RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- IN/OUT ±9V RS485_D+ IN/OUT ±9V Note: COM 1 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note: Pin 8 function can be set by JP2. Chapter 2 –...
2.4.18 COM Port 2 (9Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN19) RS-232 (Default) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD1 DSR1 RTS1 ±9V ±9V CTS1 DTR1 ±9V RI1/ +5V/ +12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±9V RS422_TX+ ±9V RS422_RX+...
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RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- IN/OUT ±9V RS485_D+ IN/OUT ±9V Note: COM 2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note: Pin 8 function can be set by JP3. Chapter 2 –...
2.4.20 LVDS Inverter/Backlight Connector (6Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN22) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_PWR +5V(Default)/+12V BKL_PWR +5V(Default)/+12V BKL_CONTROL BKL_ENABLE +3.3V Note: LVDS/BKL_PWR can be set to +12V or +5V by BOM. Stuff R285 for 12V and stuff R287 for 5V. [Default:12V] Note: The driving current of BKL_PWR supports up to 2A.
2.4.22 USB 2.0 Connector (5Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN24) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB2_6_DN DIFF USB2_6_DP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.5A/Port. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.23 USB 2.0 Connector (5Pin*1 Board to Wire) (CN25) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB2_6_DN DIFF USB2_6_DP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.5A/Port. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.26 USB 3.2/USB 2.0 Port 1/Port 2 (CN29) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB2_1_DN DIFF USB2_1_DP DIFF USB3_1_RXN DIFF USB3_1_RXP DIFF USB3_1_TXN DIFF USB3_1_TXP DIFF +5VSB USB2_2_DN DIFF USB2_2_DP DIFF USB3_2_RXN DIFF USB3_2_RXP DIFF USB3_2_TXN DIFF USB3_2_TXP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.9A/Port.
2.4.28 Touch Screen Lines (CN31) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Top Excite IN/OUT Bottom Excite IN/OUT Left Excite IN/OUT Right Excite IN/OUT TOP Sense IN/OUT Bottom Sense IN/OUT Left Sense IN/OUT Right Sense IN/OUT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.29 VGA Port (CN32) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GREEN BLUE RED_GND_RTN GREEN_GND_RTN BLUE_GND_RTN DDC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.31 Mini Card Slot (Full-size mSATA/mPCIe) (CN34) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3V +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF W_DISABLE# +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_RST3 +3.3V PCIE_RX-/SATA_RX- DIFF +3.3V +3.3V PCIE_RX+/SATA_RX+ DIFF +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK IN/OUT +3.3V PCIE_TX-/SATA_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA IN/OUT +3.3V PCIE_TX+/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 Note: This is a co-lay design from PICO-V2K4, check pin define before use. Mini-Card/mSATA function can be set by BIOS.
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level CNV_WT_CLK_DN DIFF +V3P3A +3.3V CNV_WT_CLK_DP DIFF +V3P3A +3.3V 2.4.33 Nano SIM Card Slot (CN36) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA IN/OUT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
System Test and Initialization These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or see an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and non-fatal. 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>...
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...
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. Chapter 3 –...
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...
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.
3.4.8.1 Serial Port 1 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=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.
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.
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=7 IO=2E8h; IRQ=8 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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=6 IO=3E8h; IRQ=7 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
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.
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. And 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.
3.4.12 Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select power supply mode. Power Saving (ERP) Control Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Configure power mode for power saving function Restore AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Always On...
Options Summary By Weekday: System will wake on the enabled weekday with hr::min::sec specified. Bypass: BIOS will not control RTC wake function. 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.
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. Full-MiniCard Slot SATA Function(CN34) PCIe Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select function enabled for Full-MiniCard(CN34) slot USB Slot Function(CN37) USB PCIeX1...
Setup Submenu: Security Change User/Supervisor Password You can install a Supervisor password, and if you install a supervisor password, you can then install a user password. A user password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility. If you highlight these items and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a password.
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...
3.6.2 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 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...
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...
Driver Download/Installation Drivers for the GENE-ASL5 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. Chipset Driver Open the folder where you unzipped the Chipset Drivers. Run the SetupChipset.exe file in the folder.
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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 Realtek Audio Driver Open the Windows Audio folder followed by Setup.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Install Intel ME & TXE Driver Open the Intel CSME folder Open the SetupME.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Install Peripheral Driver Open the Peripheral Driver folder Open the SetupSerialIO.exe file...
Mating Connectors and Cables Mating Connector Available Label Function Cable P/N Cable Vendor Model no CN11 USB 2.0 Port Molex 51021-0500 USB2.0 Cable 1700050207 CN24 CN25 4-pin Smart FAN Molex 51021-0400 +5V Output for SATA SATA Power PHR-2 1702150155 Cable Port 80 Debug Port 80 Debug Port SHR-10V-S-B...
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