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ㆍProduct name and serial number ㆍDescription of your peripheral attachments ㆍDescription of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.) ㆍA complete description of the problem ㆍThe exact wording of any error messages 4 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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On the other hand, if the new product defect is resulting from incorrect configuration or erroneous use by the user instead of any problem of the hardware itself, the customer will also be requested to pay for relevant handling fees. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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Lacking detailed statement of fault steps also makes the problem hard to be identified, sometimes resulting in second-time repairs. 6 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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• Product has been altered or its label of the serial number has been torn off. • Product functionality issues resulting from improper use by the user, unauthorized dismantle or alteration, unfit operation environment, improper maintenance, accident EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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If the customer demands an additional maintenance analysis report, a service fee of various level will be charged depending on the warranty status. In case the analysis result shows that the defect attributes to our faulty design or process, the analysis fee will be exempted. 8 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. 10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. 14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 15. Equipment intended only for use in a RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA. 10 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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A NOTE provides additional information intended to avoid Note inconveniences during operation. Direct current. Alternating current Stand-by, Power on FCC Certification CE Certification Follow the national requirements for disposal of equipment. Stacking layer limit This side up EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 11...
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EPX-ASLP User’s Manual Fragile Packaging Beware of water damage, moisture-proof Carton recyclable Handle with care Follow operating instructions of consult instructions for use. 12 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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EXPLOSION ou une fuite de liquide ou de gaz inflammable. - UNE BATTERIE soumise à une pression d'air extrêmement basse pouvant entraî ner une EXPLOSION ou une fuite de liquide ou de gaz inflammable. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 13...
Install Serial IO Driver ..................... 42 4.BIOS Setup ........................43 Introduction ......................44 Starting Setup ......................44 Using Setup ......................45 Getting Help ......................46 In Case of Problems ....................46 BIOS setup ......................47 4.6.1 Main Menu ............................47 14 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
1.2 Packing List Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty EPX-ASLP mainboard Desiccant (5g) SATA cable (35cm) SATA power cable (20cm) M.2 Screw M.2 Stand-Off EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 17...
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up EPX-ASLP or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.
Intel® Alder Lake N: Intel® Processor N97 Intel® Amston Lake (Alder Lake N Extension) Intel Atom® x7000RE series processors *Design for core count 2 & 4 CPU only. CPU By BOM optional Bottom Layer Soldered Processor EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 19...
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1 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 1.27mm connector for RS-232 (via ASIX_AX3243) 1 x 2 x 6 pin, pitch 1.27mm connector for 4 USB 2.0, +5VSB/0.5A (JUSB1) GPIO 1 x 1 x 6 pin, pitch 1.25mm connector for GPIO: 4bits (JDIO1) 20 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible LAN Spec. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Max. 2.5G LAN Port ACT/LINK SPEED Definition Definition LED Indicator Light Off No Link Solid Orange 2.5G Solid Yellow Connection Solid Green 1G/100M Yellow Flashing Activity Light Off EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 21...
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Test Fh : Vibration broadband random Test 1. PSD: 0.00454G²/Hz, 1.5 Grms 2. Operation mode 3. Test Frequency : 5-500Hz 4. Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis 5. 30 minutes per each axis 6. IEC 60068-2-64 Test:Fh 22 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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Reference ISTA 2A, Method : IEC-60068-2-32 Test: Ed Drop Test Drop Test 1 One corner , three edges, six faces 2 ISTA 2A, IEC-60068-2-32 Test:Ed OS Information Win11 64bit, Linux Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 23...
EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 1.5 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EPX-ASLP. 24 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
AT/ATX/Clear CMOS mode selector (AT_CMOS1) SW DIP1 AT/ATX mode AT mode* ATX mode * Default SW DIP2 Clear CMOS mode Normal* Clear CMOS Note: Switching back SW DIP2 as On for Normal after CMOS clear process is done. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 29...
2.3.4 Serial port 1 connector (JCOM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal COM_RI#_1 COM_CTS#_1 COM_RTS#_1 COM_DSR#_1 COM_DTR#_RXN_1 COM_TXD_RXP_1 COM_RXD#_TXP_1 COM_DCD#_TXN_1 2.3.5 Serial port 2 connector (JCOM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal COM_RI#_2 COM_CTS#_2 COM_RTS#_2 COM_DSR#_2 COM_DTR#_2 COM_TXD_2 COM_RXD#_2 COM_DCD#_2 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 31...
User’s Manual 2.3.8 SATA Power connector (SATAPW1) Signal +V5S_SATA- 2.3.9 Front Panel connector 1 (JFP1) Signal PIN PIN Signal EXT_SYSRST# EXT_PWRBTN# HDD_LED- PWR_LED- HDD_LED+ PWR_LED+ EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 33...
Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 37...
Windows 10 operation system. If the warning message appears while the installation process, click Continue to go on. Step 3. Click Install. Step1. Click Next. Step 4. Click Finish to complete setup. Step 2. Click Accept. 38 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. Step 3. Click Start. Step 1. Click Begin installation. Step 4. Click Finish to complete setup. Step 2. Click I agree. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 39...
All drivers can be found on the Website. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. Step 1. Click OK to continue installation. Step 2. Setup completed. 40 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 10 operation system. Step 3. Click Next. Step 1. Click Next to continue installation. Step 4. Click Finish to complete setup. Step 2. Click Next. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 41...
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. 44 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. • To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “➢” pointer marks all sub menus. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 45...
BIOS Vendor and your systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. 46 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
However, if the M/B CPU is Alder Lake-N programmed with Amston Lake BIOS(ASL), it can boot up, but there is no guarantee that all functions will work. 4.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 47...
Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 4.6.2 Advanced Menu This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. 48 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
Vanderpool Technology Enabled[Default] Technology. All[Default] Number of E-cores to enable in each processor package. Note: Number of Cores and E-cores are Active Efficient-cores looked at together. When both are {0,0}, Pcode will enable all cores. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 49...
P-states. Disabled Enable/Disable processor Turbo Mode (requires Turbo Mode Enabled[Default], EMTTM enabled too). AUTO means enabled. Disabled Enable/Disable CPU Power Management. Allows CPU C States Enabled[Default], to go to C States when it’s not 100% utilized. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 51...
EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 4.6.2.2.1.1 View/Configure Turbo Options 4.6.2.3 PCH-FW Configuration Item Option Description Disabled When Disabled ME will be put into ME Temporarily ME State Enabled[Default], Disabled Mode. 52 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
Description Selects TPM device: PTT or dTPM. PTT-Enables PTT in dTPM SkuMgr dTPM1.2 – Disables PTT in SkuMgr Warning! TPM Device Selection PTT[Default], PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 53...
O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol Enable[Default] and INT1A interface will not be available. 4.6.2.5 ACPI Settings Item Options Description Disabled Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate Enable Hibernation Enabled[Default], (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be 54 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration for serial ports. Please refer to 4.6.2.7.1 ~ 4.6.2.7.2 for more information. Item Description Serial Port 1 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA). Serial Port 2 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB). EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 55...
UART 232 422 485 UART 422 Change the Serial Port as RS232/422/485 UART 485 AUTO[Default] Non INT + EXT R INT_EXT R Mode INT R Change the INT_EXT as Auto/INT/EXT EXT R INT + EXT R 56 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
4.6.2.6.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default], 4.6.2.7 EC 5782 HW Monitor Item Options Description Enabled, Smart Fan Function Enables or Disables Smart Fan. Disabled[Default] EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 57...
Fixed Time, system will wake on the hr::min::sec Wake system from S5 Fixed Time specified. Select Dynamic Time , System will wake on the Dynamic Time current time + Increase minute(s). 4.6.2.9 Serial Port Console Redirection 58 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
5 sec The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and USB transfer time-out 10 sec Interrupt transfers. 20 sec[Default] 10 sec 20 sec[Default] USB mass storage device Start Unit command Device reset time-out 30 sec time-out. 40 sec EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 59...
Optical drives are emulated as ‘CDROM’, drives with no media will be Hard Disk CD-ROM emulated according to a drive type. 4.6.2.11 Network Stack Configuration Item Options Description Enabled Network Stack Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack. Disabled[Default] 60 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
PCI Express Root Port 7 Disabled Control the PCI Express Root Port. (LAN1-I226) Enabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links Disabled[Default], to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto configure ASPM DISABLE – Disables ASPM. Auto EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 65...
User’s Manual 4.6.3.2.2 SATA Configuration Item Options Description Enabled[Default] SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable SATA Device. Disabled, Enabled[Default] Port 0/1 Enable or Disable SATA Port. Disabled 4.6.3.2.3 HD Audio Configuration EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 69...
CH7511 EDID Panel Option 1366x768 18/1 Option. 1024x600 18/1 1280x800 18/1 1366x768 24/1 Panel Brightness Control BIOS[Default] Panel Brightness Control Method. 1.BIOS Method OS Driver 2.OS Driver. Panel Brightness Select Panel back light PWM duty. 100%[Default] 70 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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30 sec 40 sec 50 sec Watch Dog Select WatchDog. 1 min 2 min 10 min 30 min Disabled Enable/Disabled USB Standby Power USB Standby Power Enabled[Default] during S3/S4/S5. Disabled[Default] SHOW DMI INFO SHOW DMI INFO Enabled EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 71...
System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the product fail they must be replaced. Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 77...
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This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present. DO NOT: ⚫ Drop the device. ⚫ In a site where the ambient temperature exceeds the rated temperature. 78 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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This reduces the possibility of ESD damage. ⚫ Only handle the edges of the electrical component. When handling the electrical component, hold the electrical component by its edges. Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times. EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 79...
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Never drop any objects or liquids through the openings of the device. ⚫ Be cautious of any possible allergic reactions to solvents or chemicals used when cleaning the device. ⚫ Avoid eating, drinking and smoking within vicinity of the device. 80 EPX-ASLP User’s Manual...
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No Console Input Devices are found Flash update is failed Typically for development use. The beep code is generated when platform cannot be reset because reset protocol is not available. Platform PCI resource requirements cannot be met EPX-ASLP User’s Manual 81...
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