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GENE-WHU6 3.5” Subcompact Board User ’s Manual 5 Last Updated: October 27, 2021...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2021. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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Acknowledgements 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™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: I t em Quantity GENE-WHU6 MB Heatspreader 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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Saf e ty Precautions Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this manual for future references All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it.
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If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our service personnel: Damaged power cord or plug Liquid intrusion to the device iii. Exposure to moisture Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in this manual The device is dropped or damaged Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device...
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FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Chi na RoHS Requirement (EN) Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements He xavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated C omponent Le ad Me rcury C admium C hromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (Pb) (Hg)
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..............1 Specifications ....................
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2.4.12 LVDS/eDP Port Inverter /Backlight Connector (CN13) ....... 24 2.4.13 LVDS/eDP Port (CN14) ................. 25 2.4.14 USB 2.0 Port 5 (CN15)................27 2.4.15 BIOS Debug Port (CN16) ..............27 2.4.16 USB 2.0 Port 6 (CN17) ................28 2.4.17 LPC Port (CN18) ................... 28 2.4.18 Digital I/O Port (CN19).................
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Setup Submenu: Advanced ................. 54 3.4.1 Trusted Computing ................55 3.4.2 CPU Config uration................57 3.4.3 SATA Configuration ................59 3.4.4 Hardware Monitor ................60 3.4.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration ..........61 3.4.5 SIO Configuration ................63 3.4.5.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration............64 3.4.5.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration ............
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Mating Connectors and Cables ..............90 Preface...
1 .1 Spe cifications System F o rm Factor 3.5" Subcompact Board CP U Intel® 8th Generation Core™/ Celeron Processor: Core i7-8665UE (4C/8T, 1.70GHz, up to 4.40GHz) Core i5-8365UE (4C/8T, 1.60GHz, up to 4.10GHz) Core i3-8145UE (2C/4T, 2.20GHz, up to 3.90GHz) Celeron®...
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Powe r P o wer Requirement +9 ~ 36V (Optional: +12V) P o wer Supply Type AT/ATX Co nnector Phoenix 2-pin Connector P o wer Consumption (Typical) 4.83A at +12V with Intel® i7-8665UE, DDR4L 2400MHz 16GB memory P o wer Consumption (Max) 7.30A at +12V with Intel®...
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E xternal I/O Et hernet Intel® i210/i211 & i219, 10/100/1000 Base, RJ-45 x 2 U SB USB3.2 Gen 2 x 4 Serial Port — Vid eo HDMI 2.0a x 1 VGA x 1 Internal I/O U SB USB2.0 x 2 Serial Port COM1 (RS232/422/485, supports RI) COM2 (RS232/422/485, supports 5V/12V/RI)
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E xpansion M. 2 (Continued) E-Key M.2 2230 x 1 (PCIe, USB2.0) B I O — E nvironmental Op erating Temperature 32°F ~ 140°F (0°C ~ 60°C) St orage Temperature -40°F ~ 176°F (-40°C ~ 80°C) Op erating Humidity 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing MTBF (Hours) 354,194 EMC Certification...
2.3 Li st of Jumpers Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s jumpers that you can configure for your application Lab el F unction JP 1 Front Panel Connector JP 3 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection LVDS/eDP Port Backlight Inverter VCC Selection and Operating VDD JP 4 Selection JP 5...
2.3.2 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection ( JP3) Ring (Default) +12V 2.3.3 LVDS/eDP Port Backlight Inverter VCC and VDD Selection ( JP4) VCC Selection VDD Selection +12V +5V (Default) +3.3V (Default) N o te: JP4 Default is two (2) jumpers placed on pins 3-5 and pins 2-4. 2.3.4 LVDS/eDP Port Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection ( JP5) 1 2 3...
2.3.6 Cl e ar CMOS Jumper ( JP9) Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 2.3 .7 Auto Power Button E nable/Disable Selection (JP10) Disable/ATX Enable/AT (Default) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4 Li st of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s connectors that you can configure for your application Lab el F unction CN 1 +5V Output for SATA HDD CN 2 SATA Port CN 3 External Power Input CN 5 Audio I/O Port...
Lab el F unction CN 25 LAN (RJ-45) Port1 CN 26 Dual USB3.1 Port 0/Port 1 CN 27 Dual USB3.1 Port 2/Port 3 CN 28 HDMI Connector CN 29 VGA Port CN 30 M.2 B-Key 2280 CN 31 LAN SDP CONN 2.4.1 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN1) P in...
2.4.2 SATA Port (CN2) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.4.3 E xternal Power Input ( CN3) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +12V +9~+36V (or +12V) at 8A N o te: There are two types of power input, 9~36V or 12V (by BOM option).
2.4.4 Audi o I/O Port (CN5) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level MIC_L MIC_R GND_AUDIO LINE_L_IN LINE_R_IN GND_AUDIO LEFT_OUT GND_AUDIO RIGHT_OUT +5V_AUDIO Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.5 E xternal +5VSB Input ( CN6) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level PS_ON# +5VSB +5V at 2A 2.4.6 DDR SO-DIMM Slot (CN7) Standard Specifications Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.7 COM Port 1 ( CN8) R S-232 P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level DCD1 DSR1 RTS1 ±5V ±5V CTS1 DTR1 ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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R S-485 P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level RS485_ D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V R S-422 P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.8 COM Port 2 ( CN9) R S-232 P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level DCD2 DSR2 RTS2 ±5V ±5V CTS2 DTR2 ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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R S-485 P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level RS485_ D2- ±5V RS485_D2+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V at 0.5A R S-422 P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level RS422_TX2- ±5V RS422_TX2+ ±5V RS422_RX2+ RS422_RX2- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V at 0.5A...
2.4.9 Mi ni-Card Slot ( Full-Mini Card) ( CN10) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DATA PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF UIM_CLK PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF UIM_RST UIM_VPP W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V PCIE_RX- DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V...
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P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level PCIE_RX+ DIFF +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V PCIE_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V PCIE_TX+ DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.4.10 DDR SO-DIMM Slot (CN11) Standard Specifications 2.4.11 M.2 E-Key 2230 ( CN12) Standard Specifications 2.4.12 LVDS/eDP Port Inverter /Backlight Connector (CN13) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal level BKL_PWR...
2.4.13 LVDS/eDP Port ( CN14) N o te: LVDS LCD_PWR can be set to +3.3V or +5V by JP4. (See Ch 2.3.3) N o te: LVDS LCD_PWR supports current of 2A P in LVDS Sig nal Type Sig nal Level BKL_ENABLE BKL_ENABLE BKL_CONTROL...
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P in LVDS Sig nal Type Sig nal Level LVDS_DA2- eDP_TXN0 DIFF LVDS_DA2+ eDP_TXP0 DIFF LVDS_DA3- DIFF LVDS_DA3+ eDP_HPD DIFF DDC_DATA eDP_AUX_N +3.3V DDC_CLK eDP_AUX_P +3.3V LVDS_DB0- DIFF LVDS_DB0+ DIFF LVDS_DB1- DIFF LVDS_DB1+ DIFF LVDS_DB2- DIFF LVDS_DB2+ DIFF LVDS_DB3- DIFF LVDS_DB3+ DIFF LCD_PWR...
2.4.14 USB 2.0 Port 5 ( CN15) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +5VSB +5V at 0.5A USB5_D- DIFF USB5_D+ DIFF 2.4.15 BIOS Debug Port ( CN16) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK Chapter 2 –...
P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +3.3VSB +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS 2.4.16 USB 2.0 Port 6 ( CN17) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +5VSB +5V at 0.5A USB6_D- DIFF USB6_D+ DIFF G ND 2.4.17 LPC Port ( CN18)
P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +3.3V +3.3V LFRAME# LRESET# +3.3V LCLK SMB_DATA/I2C_SDA SMB_CLK/I2C_CLK SMB_ALERT/SERIRQ +3.3V 2.4.18 Di gital I/O Port (CN19) P in Sig nal Description P in Sig nal Description +V5S (0.5A) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.19 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN20) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.20 Touchscreen Connector (Optional) ( CN21) N o te: Touch mode can be set by BIOS. 8- W ire P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level TOP EXCITE BOTTOM EXCITE LEFT EXCITE RIGHT EXCITE TOP SENSE BOTTOM SENSE LEFT SENSE RIGHT SENSE...
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4- W ire P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT 5- W ire P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
5- W ire P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level UL(Y) UR(H) LL(L) LR(X) SENSE(S) 2.4.21 CPU Fan (CN22) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level FAN_POWER +12V at 1A FAN_TAC N o te: Max. driving current is 1A Chapter 2 –...
2.4.22 Battery Connector ( CN23) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal level +3.3V 3.3V 2.4.23 L AN ( RJ-45) Port 1 /Port 2 ( CN24/CN25) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal level MDI0+ DIFF MDI0-...
2.4.24 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports 0 & 1 (CN26) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +5VSB +5V at 0.9A USB0_D- DIFF USB0_D+ DIFF USB0_SSRX− DIFF USB0_SSRX+ DIFF USB0_SSTX− DIFF USB0_SSTX+ DIFF +5VSB +5V at 0.9A USB1_D- DIFF USB1_D+...
2.4.25 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports 2 & 3 (CN27) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +5VSB +5V at 0.9A USB2_D- DIFF USB2_D+ DIFF USB2_SSRX− DIFF USB2_SSRX+ DIFF USB2_SSTX− DIFF USB2_SSTX+ DIFF +5VSB +5V at 0.9A USB3_D- DIFF USB3_D+...
2.4.26 HDMI ( CN28) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level HDMI_TX2+ DIFF HDMI_TX2- DIFF HDMI_TX1+ DIFF HDMI_TX1- DIFF HDMI_TX0+ DIFF HDMI_TX0- DIFF HDMI_CLK+ DIFF HDMI_CLK- DIFF DDC_CLK DDC_DATA HDMI_HPD Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.27 VG A Port (CN29) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level GREEN BLUE RED_GND_RTN GREEN_GND_RTN BLUE_GND_RTN DDC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK 2.4.28 M.2 B-Key 2280 (CN30) Standard Specifications Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.3 G E NE-WHU6-HSK01 Singe piece heatsink, does not require use of heat spreader. N o te: Use only with Intel Core i3 and Celeron processors. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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GEN E-WHU6-HSK01 Assembly Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5.5 G E NE-WHU6-HSK03 Single piece heatsink, does not require use of heat spreader. N o te: Limited to use with less than 0.5 m/s airflow. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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GEN E-WHU6-HSK03 Assembly Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
System Test and Initialization The GENE-WHU6 board uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization during the boot up sequence. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, the module will output a few short beeps or display an error message. The module can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup The AMI BIOS ROM has a pre-installed Setup program that allows users to modify basic system configurations, which is stored in the battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so that the information is retained when the power is turned off. To enter BIOS Setup, press <Del>...
3.4.1 Trusted Computing Op tions Summary Security Device Support Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 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. SHA-1 PCR Bank Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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Op tions Summary P latform Hierarchy Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or disable Platform Hierarchy St orage Hierarchy Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Storage Hierarchy End orsement Hierarchy Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Endorsement Hierarchy TP M2.0 UEFI Spec Version TCG_1_2...
3.4.2 CPU Configuration Op tions Summary Hyp er-Threading Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable Hyper-Threading Technology A ctive Processor Cores Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Number of cores to enable in each processor package. I nt el (VMX) Virtualization Disabled Technology Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.3 SATA Configuration Op tions Summary SATA Controller(s) Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable SATA Device. SATA GEN SPEED Auto Optimal Default; Failsafe Default GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 SATA GEN SPEED SELECTION mSATA port Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable SATA Port Po rt * Disabled...
3.4.4 Hardware Monitor Op tions Summary Smart Fan Disabled Enabled Optimal Default; Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Smart Fan Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.4.1 Sm ar t Fan Mode Configuration A uto Duty Cycle Mode Op tions Summary FAN1 Output Output PWM mode (open drain) mo de Linear Fan Application Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Output PWM mode (push pull) FAN1 Output mode select: Output PWM mode (push pull) to control 4-wire fans.
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Manual Duty Mode Op tions Summary Manual Duty Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Manual mode fan control, user can write expected duty cycle (PWM fan type) 1-100 Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.5.1 Se ri al Port 1 Configuration Op tions Summary U s e This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Po ssible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings.
3.4.5.2 Se ri al Port 2 Configuration Op tions Summary U s e This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Po ssible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings.
3.4.6 Powe r Management Op tions Summary Po wer Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode R estore AC Power Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Lo s s Always On Always Off IO Restore AC power Loss R TC wake system Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.7 Di gital IO Port Configuration Op tions Summary GP I* Output Input Set DIO as Input or Output GP O* Output Input Set DIO as Input or Output Out put Level High Optimal Default; Failsafe Default Set output level when DIO pin is output Chapter 3 –...
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Op tions Summary Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. Co lor Depth 18-bit Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 24-bit 36-bit 48-bit Select color depth B acklight Type Normal Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Inverted Select backlight control signal type B acklight Level Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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Op tions Summary Cent er Spreading no spreading Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Depth 0.5% 1.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% Select Center Spreading Depth Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.5.2 PCH IO Configuration Op tions Summary F ull-MiniCard Slot SATA Optimal Default, Failsafe Default F unction PCIe Select function enabled for Full-MiniCard(CN10) Slot M. 2 KEY-B Slot SATA F unction PCIe Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select function enabled for M.2 KEY-B(CN30) Slot Chapter 3 –...
3.5.2.1 Se ri al IO Configuration Op tions Summary I 2C3 Controller Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enables/Disables Serial IO Controller If given device is Function 0 PSF disabling is skipped. PSF default will remain and device PCI CFG Space will still be visible. This is needed to allow PCI enumerator access functions above 0 in a multifunction device.
3.6 Se tup Submenu: Security Change User/Administrator Password Y ou can set an Administrator Password or User Password. An Administrator Password must be set before you can set a User Password. The password will be required during boot up, or when the user enters the Setup utility. A User Password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility.
3.6.1 Se cure Boot Op tions 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...
3.6.1.1 Ke y Management Op tions 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 R estore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode.
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Op tions Summary R emove 'UEFI CA' from DB Device Guard ready system must not list 'Microsoft UEFI CA' Certificate in Authorized Signature database (db) R estore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults P latform Key(PK) Details Export Update Delete Key Exchange Keys...
Dri ver Download/Installation Drivers for the GENE-WHU6 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/3and-half-inches-subcompact-boards-gene-bt06 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them . St ep 1 – Install Chipset Drivers Open the St ep 1 –...
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St ep 4 – Install Serial IO Drivers Open the St ep 4 – Intel Serial IO folder and select your OS Run the Set upSerialIO.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically St ep 5 – Install LAN Driver Open the St ep 5 –...
Appendix B Appendix B – Mating Connectors and Cables...
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Mating Connectors and Cables Mat ing Connector Connector A vailable F unction Cab le P/N Lab el Cab le Vendor Mo del no +5Vout 2 Pins for CN 1 PHR-2 1702150155 Connector HDD Power SATA CN 2 Molex 88750-5318 SATA Cable 1709070500 Connector +9~24V Vin...
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Mat ing Connector Connector A vailable F unction Cab le P/N Lab el Cab le Vendor Mo del no Digital I/O CN 19 Neltron 2026B-10 Connector Touch Screen CN 21 SHR-9V-S-B Connector CPU Fan CN 22 Molex 22-01-2035 Connector External RTC CN 23 Molex 51021-0200...