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Asus Aaeon EPIC-ADS7 User Manual

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Last Updated: October 6, 2023

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  • Page 1 EPIC-ADS7 EPIC Board User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: October 6, 2023...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    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.
  • 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® and Celeron® 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-ADS7 ⚫ CPU Cooler Backplate ⚫ 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 Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane 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 O：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 SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出...
  • Page 10 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 &...

  • 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 ......................12 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP6) ..............12 2.3.2 Auto Power Button AT/ATX Selection (JP2) ........
  • Page 12 2.4.15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (CN21) ............28 2.4.16 DP++ 1~2 Connector (CN22) ............. 29 2.4.17 Audio I/O Port (CN23) ................31 2.4.18 VCore Programing Connector (CN24) ..........31 2.4.19 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Type-C) Connector (CN25) ........ 32 2.4.20 LPC Connector for Debug (CN26).............
  • Page 13 3.4.6 SATA Configuration ................53 3.4.7 Hardware Monitor ................. 54 3.4.8 Smart Fan Mode Configuration ............55 3.4.9 SIO Configuration ................. 56 3.4.9.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration ............. 57 3.4.9.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration ............. 58 3.4.9.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration ............. 59 3.4.9.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration .............
  • Page 14 3.9.4 Power Control ..................84 Chapter 4 – Drivers Installation .................... 85 Drivers Download and Installation ..............86 Appendix A – I/O Information ..................... 88 I/O Address Map ....................89 Memory Address Map ..................91 IRQ Mapping Chart ....................92 Appendix B –...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications System Form Factor 4" EPIC Board 12th Generation Intel® Core™/Celeron® Processors (up to 35W/65W): Intel® Core™ i7-12700E (8PC+4EC/20T, 1.6 GHz-2.1 GHz, 65W) Intel® Core™ i7-12700TE (8PC+4EC/20T, 1.4 GHz, 35W) Intel® Core™ i5-12500E (6C/12T, 2.9 GHz, 65W) Intel® Core™ i5-12500TE (6C/12T, 1.9 GHz, 35W) Intel®...
  • Page 17 Power Power Requirement +12V Power Supply Type AT/ATX Connector ATX 4-Pin Connector Power Consumption Intel® Core™ i7-12700E, DDR5 16GB x 2, 11.15A @12V, 133.8W (Typical) Intel® Core™ i7-12700E, DDR5 16GB x 2, 18.15A @12V, 217.8W (Max) Display Controller Intel® UHD Graphics 770 (i5 SKU and above) Intel®...
  • Page 18 External I/O Ethernet Intel® I225-LM, 2.5GbE RJ-45 x 1 Intel® I219-LM, 1GbE RJ-45 x 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1 x 4 (Gen 2 Support for Intel® R680E & Q670E chipsets) USB Type-C x 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps), Support for R680E &...
  • Page 19 Expansion Mini PCIe/mSATA M.2 2280 M-Key x 1 (PCIe 4.0 [x4] x 1, support by SKU) M.2 3052 B-Key x 1 (PCIe 3.0 [x2] + USB 3.0 or PCIe [x2] + USB 2.0 by SKU) M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (PCIe 3.0 [x1] + USB 2.0) *Please check HSIO function list for more details Others PCIe 5.0 [x8] Slot x 1...

  • 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 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 23 3D Model Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 24: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 26: 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 Front Panel Connector 2.3.1...

  • Page 27: Com 2 Pin 8 Function Selection (Jp4)

    2.3.3 COM 2 Pin 8 Function Selection (JP4) 2.3.4 Front Panel Connector (JP6) Signal Description Signal Description EXT_PWRBTN# FP_HDLED- FP_HDLED+ FP_SPKR- +V5S PWRLED+ HWRST# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 28: List Of Connectors

    List of Connectors This section details the connectors featured on the board, which can be configured for your application. Label Function RTC Connector SATA Connector SATA Connector 4 Pin DC in ATX Connector SATA Power Connector External +5VSB Input Connector CPU Fan Connector PCIe [x8] Slot CN13...
  • Page 29 Label Function CN29 Nano SIM Card Socket CN30 M.2 3052 B-Key CN31 FPC Connector (PCIe [x2]) CN32 M.2 2280 M-Key CN33 CN34 SATA Power Connector CPU1 CPU Socket DIMM1 DDR5 SODIMM Slot DIMM2 DDR5 SODIMM Slot Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 30: Rtc Connector (Cn1)

    2.4.1 RTC Connector (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V 3.3V 2.4.2 SATA Connector (CN2/CN3) Pin 1 Pin 7 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 31: Pin Dc In Atx Connector (Cn4)

    2.4.3 4 Pin DC in ATX Connector (CN4) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VIN +VIN Note: 12V only. 2.4.4 SATA Power Connector (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5V(2A) Note: CN6 offers 2A current for SATA connector. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 32: External +5Vsb Input Connector (Cn7)

    2.4.5 External +5VSB Input Connector (CN7) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PS_ON# +5VSB +5V (2A) 2.4.6 CPU Fan (CN8) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V (1A) FAN_TAC FAN_CTL Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 33: Pcie [X8] Slot (Cn9)

    2.4.7 PCIe [x8] Slot (CN9) Standard Specification. 2.4.8 USB 2.0 Connector (CN13) Pin Name Signal Level +5VSB (0.5A) +5VSB (0.5A) USB5_D- USB6_D- USB5_D+ USB6_D+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 34: Com Port 1~2 Connector (Cn14)

    2.4.9 COM Port 1~2 Connector (CN14) RS-232 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±5V ±5V ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 35 RS-485 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_ D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V RI/+5V/+12V(0.5A) +5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- RI/+5V/+12V(0.5A) +5V/+12V Note: COM 2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting.

  • Page 36: Com Port 3~4 Connector (Cn15)

    2.4.10 COM Port 3~4 Connector (CN15) RS-232 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±5V ±5V ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 37 RS-485 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_ D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V RS-422 Pin Port 1 Pin Port 2 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 38: Intel® I219-Lm Rj-45 Port + Usb 3.2 Gen 2 (Cn17)

    2.4.11 Intel® I219-LM RJ-45 Port + USB 3.2 Gen 2 (CN17) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5V(0.9A) USB2_1_DN DIFF USB2_1_DP DIFF USB3_1_RXN DIFF 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...

  • Page 39: Intel® I225-Lm Rj-45 Port + Usb 3.2 Gen 2 (Cn18)

    2.4.12 Intel® I225-LM RJ-45 Port + USB 3.2 Gen 2 (CN18) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5V(0.9A) USB2_2_DN DIFF USB2_2_DP DIFF USB3_2_RXN DIFF USB3_2_RXP DIFF USB3_2_TXN DIFF USB3_2_TXP DIFF LAN2_MDI0_P DIFF LAN2_MDI0_N DIFF LAN2_MDI1_P DIFF LAN2_MDI1_N DIFF LAN2_MDI2_P DIFF LAN2_MDI2_N DIFF...

  • Page 40: Hdmi Connector (Cn19)

    2.4.13 HDMI Connector (CN19) 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 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 41: Digital I/O Port (Cn20)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level HDMI_HPD 2.4.14 Digital I/O Port (CN20) Signal Description Signal Description +V5S(0.5A) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 42: Usb 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (Cn21)

    2.4.15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (CN21) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5V(0.9A) USB2_3D- DIFF USB2_3D+ DIFF USB3_3_SSRX− DIFF USB3_3_SSRX+ DIFF USB3_3_SSTX− DIFF USB3_3_SSTX+ DIFF +5VSB +5V(0.9A) USB2_4_D- DIFF USB2_4_D+ DIFF USB3_4_SSRX− DIFF USB3_4_SSRX+ DIFF USB3_4_SSTX− DIFF USB3_4_SSTX+ DIFF Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 43: Dp++ 1~2 Connector (Cn22)

    2.4.16 DP++ 1~2 Connector (CN22) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DP1_TX0_DP DIFF DP1_TX0_DN DIFF DP1_TX1_DP DIFF DP1_TX1_DN DIFF DP1_TX2_DP DIFF DP1_TX2_DN DIFF DP1_TX3_DP DIFF DP1_TX3_DN DIFF DDC_AUX_EN H(HDMI/L(DP) DP1_AUX_DP DP1_AUX_DN Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 44 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level HDMI_HPD +V3P3S +3.3V DP1_TX0_DP DIFF DP1_TX0_DN DIFF DP1_TX1_DP DIFF DP1_TX1_DN DIFF DP1_TX2_DP DIFF DP1_TX2_DN DIFF DP1_TX3_DP DIFF DP1_TX3_DN DIFF DDC_AUX_EN H(HDMI/L(DP) DP1_AUX_DP DP1_AUX_DN HDMI_HPD +V3P3S +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 45: Audio I/O Port (Cn23)

    2.4.17 Audio I/O Port (CN23) 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 2.4.18 VCore Programing Connector (CN24) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PM_SCL IN/OUT 3.3V PM_SDA IN/OUT 3.3V Chapter 2 –...

  • Page 46: Usb 3.2 Gen 2X2 (Type-C) Connector (Cn25)

    2.4.19 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Type-C) Connector (CN25) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SSTXP1 DIFF SSTXN1 DIFF +5VSB CON_CC1 USB_P0_DP_C DIFF USB_P0_DN_C DIFF DP2_AUXP_CON DIFF +5VSB SSRXN2 DIFF SSRXP2 DIFF SSTXP2 DIFF SSTXN2 DIFF +5VSB CON_CC2 USB_P0_DP_C DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 47: Lpc Connector For Debug (Cn26)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB_P0_DN_C DIFF DP2_AUXN_CON DIFF +5VSB SSRXN1 DIFF SSRXP1 DIFF Note: Type-C supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 only, +5V current supports 3A. 2.4.20 LPC Connector for Debug (CN26) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ESPI_IO0 IN/OUT +1.8V ESPI_IO1...

  • Page 48: Spi Bios Debug Port (Cn27)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ESPI_CLK SMB_DATA/ I2C_SDA IN/OUT +3.3V SMB_CLK/ I2C_CLK +3.3V SMB_ALERT +3.3V 2.4.21 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 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 49: 2230 E-Key (Cn28)

    2.4.22 M.2 2230 E-Key (CN28) Standard specification. 2.4.23 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN29) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA 2.4.24 M.2 3052 B-Key (CN30) Standard specification. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 50: Fpc Connector (Pcie [X2]) (Cn31)

    2.4.25 FPC Connector (PCIe [x2]) (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 51: 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 2.4.26 M.2 2280 M-Key (CN32) Standard specification. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 52: Tcc (Cn33)

    2.4.27 TCC (CN33) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TIME_SYNC0 IN/OUT 3.3V TIME_SYNC1 IN/OUT 3.3V 2.4.28 SATA Power Connector (CN34) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5V(2A) Note: CN34 offers 2A current for SATA connector. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 53: Cpu Socket (Cpu1)

    2.4.29 CPU Socket (CPU1) Standard specification. 2.4.30 DDR5 SODIMM Slot (DIMM1) Standard specification (vertical). 2.4.31 DDR5 SODIMM Slot (DIMM2) Standard specification. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 54: Heatsink Installation

    has already been applied. 2. The back plate should be pre-attache Rem em ber to peel off the insulation s Heatsink Installation 3. Place the heatsink directly on top of t screws are aligned with those m ount Installation Instructions Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink - the required amount has 4.

  • Page 55: Back Plate

    he CPU fan connector on the m otherboard. EPIC-ADS7-FAN01 EPIC-ADS7 BACK PLATE (Back Plate with insulation slice) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...

  • Page 56: Chapter 3 - Ami Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Setup Submenu: Main

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

  • Page 60: Setup Submenu: Advanced

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

  • Page 61: 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 62: Pch-Fw Configuration

    3.4.2 PCH-FW Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 is SkuMgr Warning! PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost.

  • Page 65: 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 66 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 67: 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 68: Hardware Monitor

    Options Summary Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. M.2 KEY-B (CN30) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Port. 3.4.7 Hardware Monitor Options Summary Smart Fan Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enables or Disables Smart Fan. Chapter 3 –...

  • Page 69: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    3.4.8 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 System Temperature Optimal Default, Failsafe Default System Temperature 2 Select the monitored temperature source for this fan. Temperature 1 Duty Cycle 1 Auto fan speed control.

  • Page 70: Sio Configuration

    3.4.9 SIO Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 71: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    3.4.9.1 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 72: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    3.4.9.2 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 73: Serial Port 3 Configuration

    3.4.9.3 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.

  • Page 74: Serial Port 4 Configuration

    3.4.9.4 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.

  • Page 75: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.4.10 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 76: Legacy Console Redirection Settings

    3.4.11 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 77: Aaeon Bios Robot

    3.4.12 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 78 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 79: Power Management

    3.4.13 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. RTC wake system from S5 Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...

  • Page 80: Digital Io Port Configuration

    3.4.14 Digital IO Port Configuration Options Summary DIO Port* Output Input Set DIO as Input or Output. Output Level High Set output level when DIO pin is output. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 81: Setup Submenu: Chipset

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

  • Page 82: 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 83: Memory Configuration

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

  • Page 84: 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 85: Lvds Panel Configuration

    3.5.4 LVDS Panel Configuration Options Summary LVDS Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disabled this panel. LVDS Panel Type 640x480,18bit,60Hz 800x480,18bit,60Hz 800x600,18bit,60Hz 1024x600,18bit,60Hz 1024x768,18bit,60Hz 1024x768,24bit,60Hz Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 1280x768,24bit,60Hz 1280x1024,48bit,60Hz 1366x768,24bit,60Hz 1440x900,48bit,60Hz 1600x1200,48bit,60Hz 1920x1080,48bit,60Hz Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 86 Options Summary 1920x1200,48bit,60Hz Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. Panel Mode Single Channel Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Dual Channel Panel mode selection for Single channel or Dual channel. Color Depth 18-bit Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 24-bit 36-bit 48-bit...

  • Page 87: Pch-Io Configuration

    3.5.5 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: Setup Submenu: Mebx

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

  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 97: User Content

    3.9.3 User Content 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 98: 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 99: Chapter 4 - Drivers Installation

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – Drivers Installation...

  • Page 100: Drivers Download And Installation

    Drivers Download and Installation Drivers for the EPIC-ADS7 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. Step 1 – Install Chipset Drivers Open the Step 1 –...
  • Page 101 Step 4 – Install Audio Driver Open the Step 4 – Audio folder Open the Setup.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 5 – Install Peripheral Driver Open the Step 5 – Peripheral Driver folder Open the SetupSerialIO.exe file Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 6 –...

  • Page 102: Appendix A - I/O Information

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

  • Page 103: I/O Address Map

    I/O Address Map Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 104 Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 105: A.2 Memory Address Map

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

  • Page 106: A.3 Irq Mapping Chart

    A.3 IRQ Mapping Chart Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 107 Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 108 Appendix A – I/O Information...

  • Page 109: Appendix B - Mating Connectors

    Appendix B Appendix B – Mating Connectors...

  • Page 110: List Of Mating Connectors And Cables

    List of Mating Connectors and Cables Con. Mating Connector Function Available Cable Cable P/N Label Vendor Model No. External RTC Molex 51021-0200 Battery Cable 175011901C Connector SATA Connector Molex 887505318 SATA Cable 170X000593 SATA Connector Molex 887505318 SATA Cable 170X000593 Power Cable to DC DC Vin Connector Catch...

  • Page 111: Appendix C - 3-Pin Atx Behavior Description

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

  • Page 112: 3-Pin Atx Behavior Description

    3-Pin ATX Behavior Description For board level power design, the EPIC-ADS7 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 113 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 PWRBTN# signal to turn on or shut down the system.
  • Page 114 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 115: Atx Power Table

    ATX Power Table Power Supply Power Supply Type Unit Unit Turn On 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 Powered 12V Input Power with...

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