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Asus AAEON EPIC-RPS9 User Manual

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Last Updated: February 10, 2025

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  • Page 1 EPIC-RPS9 EPIC Board User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: February 10, 2025...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2025. 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.
  • Page 3 Acknowledgement All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Intel®, Celeron®, and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Intel® Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation ⚫...
  • Page 4 Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity EPIC-RPS9 ⚫ CPU Cooler Back Plate ⚫ Screw Kit ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 China RoHS Requirements (CN) 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON 主板/子板/背板 QO4-381 Rev.A2 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及其电子组件 外部信号 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 连接器及线材 本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。 ○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572标准规定...
  • Page 10 China RoHS Requirement (EN) Name and content of hazardous substances in product AAEON Main Board/Daughter Board/Backplane QO4-381 Rev.A2 Hazardous Substances 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 Part Name (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) PCB Assemblies × ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ........................2 Block Diagram ........................ 6 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................7 Dimensions ........................8 Jumpers and Connectors .................... 10 List of Jumpers ......................11 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1) .................. 11 2.3.2 Auto Power Button AT/ATX Selection (JP2) ............
  • Page 12 2.4.16 Audio I/O Port (CN5) ..................26 2.4.17 Vcore Programing Connector (CN39) ............27 2.4.18 eSPI Connector for Debug (CN56) ..............27 2.4.19 SPI BIOS Debug Port (CN27) ................28 2.4.20 M.2 2230 E-Key (CN28) ..................29 2.4.21 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN29) ................ 29 2.4.22 M.2 3042/3052 B-Key (CN30) ................
  • Page 13 3.4.6 SATA Configuration .................... 50 3.4.7 Hardware Monitor ....................51 3.4.7.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration ............52 3.4.8 SIO Configuration ....................53 3.4.8.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration ..............54 3.4.8.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration ..............55 3.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ............... 56 3.4.10 Legacy Console Redirection Settings .............
  • Page 14 Chapter 4 – Drivers Installation .................... 79 Drivers Download and Installation ................80 Appendix A – I/O Information ..................... 83 I/O Address Map ......................84 Memory Address Map ....................86 IRQ Mapping Chart..................... 87 Appendix B – Mating Connectors ..................90 List of Mating Connectors and Cables ..............

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications System Form Factor 4" EPIC Board 13th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors: Intel® Core™ i9-13900E, 1.80 GHz, 65W Intel® Core™ i5-13400E, 2.40 GHz, 65W Intel® Core™ i5-13500E, 2.40 GHz, 65W Intel® Core™ i7-13700T, 1.40 GHz, 35W Intel® Core™ i3-13100TE, 2.40 GHz, 35W Intel®...
  • Page 17 System RTC Battery Lithium Battery 3V/240mAh Dimension 4.53" x 6.50" (115mm x 165mm) OS Support Windows® 10 (64-bit) Ubuntu 22.04.2/kernel 5.19.0-32-generic #33 Power Power Requirement +12V (Note: To achieve stable performance, using the power supply unit rated 22A @12V DC output, to meet the potential maximum peak requirement is recommended) Power Supply Type AT/ATX...
  • Page 18 Audio Codec Realtek ALC897 Audio Interface Line-In/Line-Out/Mic Speaker External I/O Ethernet R680E & Q670E SKUs: Intel® I226, 2.5GbE RJ-45 x 3 Intel® I219, GbE RJ-45 x 1 H610E SKU: Intel® I226, 2.5GbE RJ-45 x 1 Intel® i219, GbE RJ-45 x 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 Serial Port Video...
  • Page 19 Internal I/O Nano SIM x 1 Front Panel Power Button, Reset Button, Power LED, SATA LED, Buzzer Others TCC x 1 (R680E SKU only) Expansion Mini PCIe/mSATA M.2 2280 M-Key x 1 (PCIe 4.0 [x4], R680E & Q670E SKU support) M.2 3052 B-Key x 1 (PCIe 3.0 [x1] + USB 3.0) M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (PCIe 3.0 [x1] + USB 2.0) Others...

  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Chapter 1 – Product Specifications...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    Dimensions Component Side With Fan Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 23 Solder Side Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 24: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 25: List Of Jumpers

    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 Auto Power Button AT/ATX Selection COM 2 Pin 8 Function Selection 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1) 1 2 3...

  • Page 26: Com 2 Pin 8 Function Selection (Jp4)

    2.3.3 COM 2 Pin 8 Function Selection (JP4) Ring (Default) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 27: List Of Connectors

    List of Connectors This section details the connectors featured on the board, which can be configured for your application. For a list of mating connectors and cables, please see Appendix C. For Electrical Specifications of I/O Ports, please see Appendix D. Please refer to the table below for a list of all connectors on this board which can be configured.
  • Page 28 Label Function CN29 Nano SIM Card Socket CN30 M.2 3042/3052 B-Key CN31 PCIe [x2] FPC Connector CN32 M.2 2280 M-Key CN33 Time Sync (TCC) CN52 Front Panel CN40 VGA Connector. CN21 LAN LED CN51 LAN LED DIMM1 DDR5 SODIMM Slot 1 DIMM2 DDR5 SODIMM Slot 2 Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 29: Rtc Battery Connector (Cn1)

    2.4.1 RTC Battery Connector (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V 3.3V 2.4.2 SATA Connector (CN2/CN3) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 30: 6-Pin Dc In Atx Connector (Cn42)

    2.4.3 6-Pin DC in ATX Connector (CN42) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VIN +VIN +VIN Note: 12V only. 2.4.4 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5V(1A) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 31: Output For Sata Hdd (Cn34)

    2.4.5 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN34) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5V(1A) 2.4.6 External +5VSB Input (CN7) PS_ON# +5VSB Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PS_ON# +5VSB +5V (2.5A) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 32: Cpu Fan (Cn35)

    2.4.7 CPU Fan (CN35) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V (1A) FAN_TAC FAN_CTL 2.4.8 PCIe [x8] Slot (CN9) Standard configuration. 2.4.9 eDP Connector. (CN57) Signal Type Signal Level +VDD +3.3V +VDD +3.3V +VDD +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 33 Signal Type Signal Level EDP_LANE2_DN DIFF EDP_LANE2_DP DIFF EDP_LANE1_DN DIFF EDP_LANE1_DP DIFF EDP_LANE0_DN DIFF EDP_LANE0_DP DIFF EDP_LANE3_DN DIFF EDP_LANE3_DP DIFF EDP_AUX_DN DIFF EDP_AUX_DP DIFF DDI0_BKLTCTL_R LVD1_DDC_DATA DDI0_BKLTEN_R DDI0_HPD +VCC_EDP_BKLT +12V(Default) /+5V +VCC_EDP_BKLT +12V(Default) /+5V +VCC_EDP_BKLT +12V(Default) /+5V +VCC_EDP_BKLT +12V(Default) /+5V Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 34: Usb 2.0 Connector (Cn13)

    2.4.10 USB 2.0 Connector (CN13) Pin Name Signal Level +5VSB (0.5A) +5VSB (0.5A) USB5_D- USB6_D- USB5_D+ USB6_D+ 2.4.11 COM 1/2 Connector (RS-232/422/485) (CN14) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 35 RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±5V ±5V ±5V RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_ D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V RI/+5V/+12V(0.5A) +5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 36: Lan Port I219 + Usb 3.2 (Cn46)

    RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RI/+5V/+12V(0.5A) +5V/+12V Note: COM 1 & COM 2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note: COM 1 Pin 17 RI only, COM 2 Pin 18 function can be selected by JP4 (RI/+5V/+12V).

  • Page 37: Lan Port I226 +Usb 3.2. (Cn45)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB3_1_RXP DIFF USB3_1_TXN DIFF USB3_1_TXP DIFF LAN1_MDI0_P DIFF LAN1_MDI0_N DIFF LAN1_MDI1_P DIFF LAN1_MDI1_N DIFF LAN1_MDI2_P DIFF LAN1_MDI2_N DIFF LAN1_MDI3_P DIFF LAN1_MDI3_N DIFF 2.4.13 RJ-45 LAN Port I226 +USB 3.2. (CN45) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5V(0.9A)

  • Page 38: Hdmi Connector (Cn54)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB3_2_RXN DIFF USB3_2_RXP DIFF USB3_2_TXN DIFF USB3_2_TXP DIFF LAN2_MDI0_P DIFF 2.5G LAN2_MDI0_N DIFF 2.5G LAN2_MDI1_P DIFF 2.5G LAN2_MDI1_N DIFF 2.5G LAN2_MDI2_P DIFF 2.5G LAN2_MDI2_N DIFF 2.5G LAN2_MDI3_P DIFF 2.5G LAN2_MDI3_N DIFF 2.5G 2.4.14 HDMI Connector (CN54) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level...

  • Page 39: Gpio Port (Cn20)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level HDMI_TX1+ DIFF HDMI_TX1- DIFF HDMI_TX0+ DIFF HDMI_TX0- DIFF HDMI_CLK+ DIFF HDMI_CLK- DIFF DDC_CLK DDC_DATA HDMI_HPD 2.4.15 GPIO Port (CN20) Signal Signal Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 40: Audio I/O Port (Cn5)

    Signal Signal +V5S(0.5A) 2.4.16 Audio I/O Port (CN5) Pin Name Signal Type Pin Name Signal Type LOUT_R MIC_L LOUT_L MIC_R JD_LOUT JD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_GND LINE_R_IN LIN_R +VDD_AUD LIN_L Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 41: Vcore Programing Connector (Cn39)

    2.4.17 Vcore Programing Connector (CN39) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PM_SCL IN/OUT 3.3V PM_SDA IN/OUT 3.3V 2.4.18 eSPI Connector for Debug (CN56) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V3P3A +3.3V ESPI_CLK_EC_R +1.8V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 42: Spi Bios Debug Port (Cn27)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ESPI_RST_EC_R_N +1.8V ESPI_CS_EC_R_N +3.3V +V3P3S +3.3V ESPI_IO3_EC_R IN/OUT +1.8V ESPI_IO2_EC_R IN/OUT +1.8V ESPI_IO1_EC_R IN/OUT +1.8V ESPI_IO0_EC_R IN/OUT +3.3V 2.4.19 SPI BIOS Debug Port (CN27) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +3.3VSB +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 43: 2230 E-Key (Cn28)

    2.4.20 M.2 2230 E-Key (CN28) Standard specifications. 2.4.21 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN29) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA 2.4.22 M.2 3042/3052 B-Key (CN30) Standard specifications. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 44: Pcie [X2] Fpc Connector (Cn31)

    2.4.23 PCIe [x2] FPC Connector (CN31) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V3P3S 3.3V +V3P3S 3.3V +V3P3S 3.3V SMB_DATA IN/OUT SMB_CLK BUF_PLT_RST# +V3P3A 3.3V PCIE_6_RXP DIFF PCIE_6_RXN DIFF PCIE_5_RXP DIFF PCIE_5_RXN DIFF PCIE_6_TXN DIFF PCIE_6_TXP DIFF PCIE_5_TXN DIFF PCIE_5_TXP DIFF Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 45: 2280 M-Key (Cn32)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_7_CLK_DN DIFF PCIE_7_CLK_DP DIFF +V12V +V12V +V12V +V12V +V12V 2.4.24 M.2 2280 M-Key (CN32) Standard specifications. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 46: Time Sync (Tcc) (Cn32)

    2.4.25 Time Sync (TCC) (CN32) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TIME_SYNC0 IN/OUT 3.3V TIME_SYNC1 IN/OUT 3.3V 2.4.26 Front Panel (CN52) Pin Name Pin Name Pin 1 PWR_BTN- Pin 2 PWR_BTN+ Pin 3 HDD_LED- Pin 4 HDD_LED+ Pin 5 SPEAKER- Pin 6 SPEAKER+ Pin 7...

  • Page 47: Ddr5 Sodimm Slot (Dimm2)

    2.4.28 DDR5 SODIMM Slot (DIMM2) Standard specification. 2.4.29 Dual 2.5GbE LAN (LAN 3: Left, LAN 4: Right) (CN48) 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 1CT5 2CT5 1CT6 2CT6 LAN3_MDI2_P LAN4_MDI2_P LAN3_MDI2_N LAN4_MDI2_N LAN3_MDI3_P LAN4_MDI3_P 1P10 LAN3_MDI3_N 2P10...

  • Page 48: Smbus/I2C (Cn55)

    2.4.30 SMBus/I2C (CN55) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V3P3S 3.3V SMB_DATA/I2C_DATA IN/OUT 3.3V SMB_CLK/I2C_CLK IN/OUT 3.3V Note: Default function is SMBus. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 49: Lan 3 Led (Cn21)

    2.4.31 LAN 3 LED (CN21) Left LAN LED (CN48) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V3P3A_LAN3 3.3V LAN3_LED_1000# IN/OUT 3.3V LAN3_LED_LNK#_ACT IN/OUT 3.3V LAN3_LED_2500# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 50: Lan 4 Led (Cn51)

    2.4.32 LAN 4 LED (CN51) Right LAN LED (CN48) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V3P3A_LAN4 3.3V LAN4_LED_1000# IN/OUT 3.3V LAN4_LED_LNK#_ACT IN/OUT 3.3V LAN4_LED_2500# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 51: Cpu Cooler Installation

    CPU Cooler Installation Installation Instructions Do not apply any thermal grease to the cooler - the required amount has already been applied. The back plate should be pre-attached to the underside of the motherboard. Remember to peel off the insulation slice liner prior to installation. Place the cooler directly on top of the CPU so that the heatsink screws are aligned with the mounting holes on the back plate.

  • Page 52: Back Plate

    Part No: EPIC-RPS9-FAN01 EPIC-RPS9-FAN01 EPIC-RPS9 BACK PLATE (Back plate with insulation slice) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 - Ami Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 54: System Test And Initialization

    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.

  • Page 55: Ami Bios Setup

    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>...

  • Page 56: Setup Submenu: Main

    Setup Submenu: Main Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 57: Setup Submenu: Advanced

    Setup Submenu: Advanced Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 58: Cpu Configuration

    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. Hyper-Threading Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Hyper-Threading Technology. Intel®...

  • Page 59: Pch-Fw Configuration

    Options Summary C states Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable CPU Power Management. Allows CPU to go to C states when it’s not 100 utilized. 3.4.2 PCH-FW Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 60: Firmware Update Configuration

    3.4.3 Firmware Update Configuration Options Summary Me FW Image Re-Flash Enabled Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable Me FW Image Re-Flash function. FW Update Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable ME FW Update function. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 61: Ptt Configuration

    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 in SkuMgr. Warning! PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost.

  • Page 62: Trusted Computing

    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...
  • Page 63 Options Summary Platform Hierarchy Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable Platform Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable Storage Hierarchy. Endorsement Hierarchy Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable Endorsement Hierarchy. Physical Presence Spec Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Version...

  • Page 64: Sata Configuration

    3.4.6 SATA Configuration Options Summary SATA Controller(s) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable/Disable SATA Device. Port 0 Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Port. Hot Plug Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. Port 1 Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...

  • Page 65: Hardware Monitor

    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...

  • Page 66: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    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 Select the monitored temperature source for this fan. Temperature 1 Duty Cycle 1 Auto fan speed control.

  • Page 67: Sio Configuration

    3.4.8 SIO Configuration 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 IO Restore AC power Loss. RTC wake system from S5 Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Fixed Time...

  • Page 68: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    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.

  • Page 69: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    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.

  • Page 70: Serial Port Console Redirection

    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...

  • Page 71: Legacy Console Redirection Settings

    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.

  • Page 72: Aaeon Bios Robot

    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.
  • Page 73 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.

  • Page 74: Power Management

    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. System Wake On RTC Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...

  • Page 75: Gpio Port Configuration

    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...

  • Page 76: Aaeon Smart Boost

    3.4.14 AAEON Smart Boost Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 77: Setup Submenu: Chipset

    Setup Submenu: Chipset Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 78: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Options Summary VT-d Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled VT-d capability. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 79: Memory Configuration

    3.5.2 Memory Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 80: Vmd Setup Menu

    3.5.3 VMD Setup Menu Options Summary Enable VMD Controller Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enable/Disable to VMD Controller. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 81: Pch-Io Configuration

    3.5.4 PCH-IO Configuration Options Summary HD Audio Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control Detection of the HD-Audio Device. Disabled = HDA will unconditionally disabled. Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally enabled. PCH LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable onboard NIC.

  • Page 82: Setup Submenu: Security

    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.

  • Page 83: Secure Boot

    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...

  • Page 84: Key Management

    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.
  • Page 85 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...

  • Page 86: Setup Submenu: Boot

    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 –...

  • Page 87: Setup Submenu: Save & Exit

    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...

  • Page 88: Setup Submenu: Mebx

    Setup Submenu: MEBx Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 89: Intel® Amt Configuration

    3.9.1 Intel® AMT Configuration Options Summary Password Policy Default Password Only During Setup and Configuration Anytime Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Network Access State Network Active Network Inactive Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Full Unprovision Changes network state of ME. When disabling, it will also clear some other settings. Chapter 3 –...

  • Page 90: Redirection Features

    3.9.2 Redirection Features Options Summary Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable FW SOL Interface. Storage Redirection Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable FW Remote – Storage Redirection. KVM Features Selection Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable FW KVM Feature. Chapter 3 –...

  • Page 91: User Consent

    3.9.3 User Consent Options Summary User Opt-in None Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Configure When User Consent Should be Required. Opt-in Configurable from Disabled Remote IT Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable Remote Change Capability of User Consent Feature. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 92: Power Control

    3.9.4 Power Control Options Summary ME ON in Host Sleep States Mobile: ON in S0 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Mobile: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5(AC only) Idle Timeout Timeout Value (1-65536). Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 93: Chapter 4 - Drivers Installation

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – Drivers Installation...

  • Page 94: Drivers Download And Installation

    Drivers Download and Installation Drivers for the EPIC-RPS9 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 Open the SetupChipset.exe file Follow the instructions...
  • Page 95 Install Serial I/O Driver Open the Serial I/O folder Open the SetupSerialIO.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Install Audio Drivers Note: Ensure Intel Smart Sound Driver (ADL_RPL_v10.29.00.9153) is installed before the Realtek Audio driver (Realtek Audio 6.0.9034.2) Install Intel Smart Sound Driver Open the Audio (ADL_RPL_v10.29.00.9153) folder Follow the setup information within the file to manually install driver.
  • Page 96 Install Intel® RST Driver Open the Intel® RST Driver folder Open the SetupRST.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Install ME & TXE Drivers Open the ME & TXE Driver folder Open the SetupME.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Chapter 4 –...

  • Page 97: Appendix A - I/O Information

    Appendix A Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 98: I/O Address Map

    I/O Address Map Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 99 Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 100: A.2 Memory Address Map

    A.2 Memory Address Map Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 101: A.3 Irq Mapping Chart

    A.3 IRQ Mapping Chart Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 102 Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 103 Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 104: Appendix B - Mating Connectors

    Appendix B Appendix B – Mating Connectors...

  • Page 105: List Of Mating Connectors And Cables

    List of Mating Connectors and Cables Mating Connector Label Function Available Cable Cable P/N Vendor Model no External RTC Molex 51021-0200 Battery Cable 175011901C Connector CN2 SATA Connector Molex 887505318 SATA Cable 170X000593 CN3 SATA Connector Molex 887505318 SATA Cable 170X000593 3x2 DC Vin 3x2 DC in Power...

  • Page 106: Appendix C - 3-Pin Atx Behavior Description

    Appendix C Appendix C – 3-Pin ATX Behavior Description...

  • Page 107: 3-Pin Atx Behavior Description

    3-Pin ATX Behavior Description For board level power design, the EPIC-RPS9 supports the 3-Pin ATX Power Scheme, and there are 3 scenarios. Single Input Power Source – AT mode Operate as “AT” mode, which the HW design supports “Auto Power Button: Enable” Case 1: When power supply or power adapter is “powered”, the system will boot up.
  • Page 108 Single Input Power Source – ATX mode Operating in “ATX mode”, wherein the H/W auto power button sets: disable, you must manually trigger the power button signal in order to power up or turn off the system. In this mode, when the power supply or power source is “powered”, manually trigger the power button signal to turn on or shut down the system.
  • Page 109 12V Input Power with 3-pin ATX External Connector Operating in “ATX mode”, manually triggering PWRBTN# is necessary to power up or shut down the system. All peripherals are powered by the S-rail powers, and S-rail powers (such as +12V and +5V), so they will power on or off with the power source. Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level...

  • Page 110: Atx Power Table

    ATX Power Table Power Supply Power Supply Type Unit / Turn On Unit / Turn Off SBC Mainboard Powered No Power Single Input Power Source - AT Mode External Peripherals Powered Powered SBC Mainboard Powered No Power Single Input Power Source - ATX Mode External Peripherals Powered...

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