Aaeon EMB-APL3 User manual

EMB-APL3
Industrial Motherboard

E15336
Second Edition
March 2019
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Contents
Chapter 1: Product overview
1.1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Specications............................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Screw size..................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Component side.............................................................. 2-4
2.3.2 Solder side ...................................................................... 2-5
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6
2.5 System memory ........................................................................... 2-6
2.6 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 2-7
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-10
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-10
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-11
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 BIOS setup.................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] .................................. 3-2
3.2.2 System Time [HH:MM:SS] .............................................. 3-2
3.3 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Trusted Computing ......................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 CPUConguration .......................................................... 3-3
3.3.3 SATA Drives ................................................................... 3-4
3.3.4 USBConguration .......................................................... 3-4
3.3.5 Hardware Monitor ........................................................... 3-5
3.3.6 SIOConguration ........................................................... 3-7
3.3.7 Power Management........................................................ 3-9
3.3.8 DigitalIOPortConguration ........................................... 3-9
3.4 Chipset menu ............................................................................... 3-9
3.4.1 North Bridge.................................................................... 3-9
3.5 Security menu ............................................................................ 3-10
3.5.1 Administrator Password ................................................ 3-10
3.5.2 User Password.............................................................. 3-11
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3.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-11
3.6.1 BootConguration ........................................................ 3-11
3.6.2 Boot Option Priorities .................................................... 3-12
3.7 Save & Exit menu....................................................................... 3-12
Appendix
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1
Contents
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1.1 Package contents
Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items.
1 x Industrial Motherboard
1 x SATA cable
1 x SATA power cable
1 x I/O shield
1 x Support DVD
NOTE: If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
1.2 Features
• Integrated Intel®Apollo Lake Processor N4200 / N3350 / E3930
• Two DDR3L 1333/1600/1867MTS SO-DIMM up to 8GB
• Realtek®ALC3236-VB2-CG6-ChannelHighDenitionAudioCODEC
• 3 independent display: HDMI, LVDS, and VGA (colay with DP)*
• Dual Ethernet LAN: Realtek®8111H PCIe Gb LAN x 2
• SATA 6.0 Gb/s x 2 (One colay with M.2 M Key), USB2.0 x 6, USB3.0 x 4,
COM x 6
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 [x1], 1 x M.2 M key (22 x 42mm) for SATA, and 1 x M.2 E Key (22
x 30mm) for PCIe
*NOTE: Your motherboard comes with either VGA or DP port.
Chapter 1
Product overview
1-1
Chapter 1: General information

1.3 Specications
SYSTEM
CPU N4200, (4C @ 2.50GHz CPU [Burst Mode], 750MHz GFX [Turbo], ~6W
TDP)
N3350, (2C @ 2.40GHz CPU [Burst Mode], 650MHz GFX [Turbo], ~6W
TDP)
E3930, (2C @ 1.80GHz CPU [Burst Mode], 550MHz GFX [Turbo], ~6.5W
TDP)
Memory 2 x SO-DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3L 1333/1600/1867MTS, non-ECC, un-
buffered memory
Graphics Intel®HD Graphics
I/O Chipset NCT6116D
LAN 2 x Realtek®8111H PCIe Gb LAN
Audio Realtek®ALC3236-VB2-CG
TPM Nuvoton NPCT652ABCYX TPM2.0 onboard (optional)
Expansion slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 [x1]
1 x M.2 M key (22 x 42mm) for SATA
1 x M.2 E Key (22 x 30mm) for PCIe
BIOS 128Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS
H/W Status Monitor Monitors CPU/system temperature
Monitors Vcore, 3.3V/5V/12V voltages
Monitors chassis fan speed
Watchdog Timer 1~255 steps by software program
Smart Fan Control Chassis fan (fanless)
Wake On LAN / PXE Yes ( WOL, PXE)
Power States S3, S4, S5
Graphics
Graphics Chipset Intel®HD Graphics
Graphics Multi
Display 3 independent display
VGA Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
HDMI Up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
DP Up to 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
LVDS Up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz, Daul Channel 18/24 bit (via PS8625)
Backlight Control Voltage / PWM, use HW control
Environment, Power, and ME
Battery Lithium battery
Power requirement 12V DC jack (screw type)
4-pin internal power connector
Operating
temperature 32oF~140oF (0oC~60oC)
Operating humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Certicate CE & FCC Class A
Form factor Mini-ITX form factor:
6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 Kg)
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I/O
Storage 2 x SATA 6Gb/s (1 colay with M.2) (default: 1 x SATA + M.2)
1 x SATA power connector (5V / 12V @1A)
USB 4 x USB 3.0 ports (at the back panel)
6 x USB 2.0 ports (at the mid-board)
Display I/O 1 x VGA (colay with DP), 1 x HDMI, 1 x LVDS (via PS8625)
Audio I/O Line-out, AAFP
LAN I/O 2 x RJ-45 ports on rear I/O
Serial ports 5 x RS-232
1 x RS-232/422/485 supports 5V/12V/RI option (COM1)
PS/2 keyboard/
mouse 1 x PS/2 header
DIO 8-bit Digital I/O interface (4-in / 4-out)
Fan 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin)
I/O Placement
Back panel I/O ports
(Lowprole)
1 x DC jack
4 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x HDMI port (vertical type)
1 x DP (vertical type) (default: No)*
1 x VGA port*
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
1 x Audio jack (Line-out), lime
* Your motherboard comes with either VGA or DP port.
Internal I/O
connectors
1 x M.2 M key (22 x 42mm) for SATA
1 x M.2 E key (22 x 30mm) for PCIe
1 x PS/2 header
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (1 colay with M.2)
1 x SATA power connector
3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports (2 x 5PIN, p=2.00mm)
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Chassis intrusion jumper
5 x boxer headers for COM (RS-232)
1 x boxer header for COM (RS-232 / 422 / 485)
1 x Digital I/O connector (4-in / 4-out)
1 x 40-pin LVDS connector (via PS8625)
1 x LVDS 3V / 5V selection jumper
1 x LCD DC / PWM mode selection jumper
1 x LCD backlight connector (inverter)
1 x LCD backlight 12V / 5V jumper
1 x Battery horizontal socket
1 x 2*2 PIN DCIN 12V AUX power connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x AAFP following ASUS pin out
1 x AT/ATX mode selection jumper
1 x CMOS jumper
1 x PCIe 2.0 [x1] slot
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Others
Supported OS Windows
®
10 64-bit
Ubuntu16.04.02 / Kernel4.8.0
Accessories 1 x SATA cable
1 x SATA power cable
1 x I/O shield
1 x Support DVD
NOTE: Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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Chapter 2
Motherboard information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
CAUTION!
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchingany
component.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafely
groundedobjectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoid
damaging them due to static electricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethatthepowersupply
is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
todosomaycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,or
components.
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2.2 Motherboard layout
Place this side towards the
rear of the chassis
NOTE: Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
CAUTION!Donotovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethe
motherboard.
EMB-APL3
EATX_PWR
ASM
1442K
DC_PWR
DP
HDMI
VGA1
USB3_23
USB3_01
LAN1
LAN2
LINE_OUT
CLRTC1CHASSIS1 ATX_AT1
17.0cm(6.7in)
17.0cm(6.7in)
F_PANEL1
SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
PCIEX1
SYS_FAN1
COM1 COM2 COM3
COM4
AAFP
COM5 COM6
DDR3L SO-DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module)
DDR3L SO-DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module)
J3
LVDS_PWR BKL_PWR
DIO1
HUB_USB2_P12
HUB_USB2_P34
USB2_P56
INV1
LVDS1
SATA_PWR1
KBMS1
ALC
3236
RTL
8111H
SPI1
Intel®
Apollo Lake
Super
I/O
BZ1
128Mb
BIOS
2230_M2E
2242_M2M
2242
2230
BATTERY1
64 52 31
12
13
8
7
9
10
20212223 15161718 141919
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Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LEDs Page
1. DCIN12VAUXpowerconnector(4-pinDC_PWR2) 2-12
2. DDR3LSO-DIMMslots 2-6
3. Chassisfanconnector(4-pinSYS_FAN1) 2-11
4. LVDSpanelvoltageselectionjumper(3-pinLVDS_PWR) 2-7
5. Invertervoltageselectionjumper(3-pinBKL_PWR) 2-8
6. Inverterbacklightcontrolmodeselectionjumper(3-pinJ3) 2-8
7. Backlightinverterpowerconnector(8-pinINV1) 2-16
8. LVDSconnector(40-pinLVDS1) 2-14
9. M.2EKeyandMKeyslots 2-15
10. IntegratedIntel®ApolloLakeprocessorN4200/N3350 2-6
11. SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1~2) 2-13
12. SATApowerconnector(4-pinSATA_PWR1) 2-16
13. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL1) 2-12
14. AT/ATXmodeselection(3-pinATX_AT1) 2-9
15. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC1) 2-7
16. PS/2keyboard/mouseconnector(6-pinKBMS1) 2-16
17. Chassisintrusionjumper(4-1pinCHASSIS1) 2-9
18. DigitalI/Oconnector(10-pinDIO1) 2-15
19. USB2.0connectors(10-pinHUB_USB2_P12,HUB_USB2_P34,USB2_P56) 2-13
20. Serialportconnectors(10-pinCOM1~6) 2-17
21. Batteryconnector(2-pinBATTERY1) 2-18
22. SPIprogrammingconnector(8-pinSPI1) 2-14
23. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-pinAAFP) 2-11
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2.3 Screw size
2.3.1 Component side
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2.3.2 Solder side
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Chapter 2: Motherboard information

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThemotherboardcomeswithanintegratedIntel®ApolloLakeprocessorN4200/
N3350.
2.5 System memory
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate3LowVoltage(DDR3L)
SmallOutlineDualInlineMemoryModules(SO-DIMM)sockets.Thegure
illustratesthelocationoftheDDR3LDIMMsockets:
Installing a DIMM
3
To install a DIMM To remove a DIMM
3
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 CPU onboard
Intel®
Apollo Lake
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 204-pin
DDR3L SO-DIMM sockets
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
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2.6 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMin
CMOS.YoucancleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetup
parametersbyerasingtheCMOSRTCRAMdata.Theonboardbutton
cellbatterypowerstheRAMdatainCMOS,whichincludesystemsetup
information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Movethejumpercapfrompins1-2(default)topins2-3.Keepthecapon
pins2-3forabout5~10seconds,thenmovethecapbacktopins1-2.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetup
to reenter data.
CAUTION!ExceptwhenclearingtheRTCRAM,neverremovethecapon
CLRTCjumperdefaultposition.Removingthecapwillcausesystemboot
failure!
NOTE:Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandmove
thejumperagaintocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,
reinstall the battery.
2. LVDS panel voltage selection jumper (3-pin LVDS_PWR)
Pins
+5V 1-2
+3V(Default) 2-3
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 Clear RTC RAM
1 2 2 3
Protected
(Default)
Clear CMOS
CLRTC1
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 LVDS panel voltage selection
1 2 2 3
+3V
(Default)
+5V
LVDS_PWR
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3. Inverter voltage selection jumper (3-pin BKL_PWR)
Pins
+12V 1-2
+5V(Default) 2-3
4. Inverter backlight control mode selection jumper (3-pin J3)
Pins
DCmode(Default) 1-2
PWMmode 2-3
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 Inverter voltage selection
1 2 2 3
+5V
(Default)
+12V
BKL_PWR
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 Inverter backlight
control mode selection
PWM modeDC mode
(Default)
1 2 2 3
J3
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Pins
1-2 Enablesthechassisintrusiondetectionfeature.
3-4 Disables the chassis intrusion detection feature
(Default).
6. Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connectoneendofthechassisintrusionsensororswitchcabletothis
connector.Thechassisintrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignalto
thisconnectorwhenachassiscomponentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignal
isthengeneratedasachassisintrusionevent.
Movethejumpercaptopins1-2whenyouintendtousethechassisintrusion
detection feature.
5. AT/ATX mode selection jumper (3-pin ATX_AT1)
Pins
ATXmode(Default) 1-2
ATmode 2-3
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 AT/ATX mode selection
AT_ATX1
AT mode
ATX mode
(Default)
1 2 2 3
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 Chassis intrusion connector
No Intrudor Intrudor Intrudor
PIN1
CHASSIS1
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7. Line Out port (lime). Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe
4-channeland6-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomes
FrontSpeakerOut.
2.7 Connectors
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity
Link LED
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
BLINKING Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbpsconnection
1. DC power port.ThisportconnectstoaDCpoweradapter.
2. HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)
connector,andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-Ray,
and other protected content.
3. DisplayPort connector. ThisportconnectsadevicewithDisplayPort
connector.
NOTE:YourmotherboardcomeswitheitherVGAorDPport.
4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitor
orotherVGA-compatibledevices.
5. USB 3.0 ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsconnectto
USB3.0/2.0devices.
NOTES:
• USB3.0devicescanbeusedfordatastorageonly.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntel®300serieschipset,allUSBdevices
connectedtotheUSB2.0andUSB3.0portsarecontrolledbythexHCI
controller.SomelegacyUSBdevicesmustupdatetheirrmwareforbetter
compatibility.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0
portsforafasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.0devices.
6. LAN (RJ-45) ports.TheseportsallowGigabitconnectiontoaLocalArea
Network(LAN)throughanetworkhub.RefertothetablebelowfortheLAN
portLEDindications.
LAN port LED indications
3 41 72 5 6
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2.7.2 Internal connectors
CAUTION: DONOTforgettoconnectthefancabletothefanconnector.
Insufcientairowinsidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboard
components.Thisisnotajumper!DONOTplaceajumpercaponthefan
connector.
1. Chassis fan connector (4-pin SYS_FAN1)
Connectthefancabletothefanconnectoronthemotherboard,ensuring
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
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EMB-APL3 Fan connector
SYS_FAN1
+5V
FANIN
CHAFANPWR
GND
PIN1
2. Front panel audio connector (10-pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethat
supportsHDAudioaudiostandard.Connectoneendofthefrontpanelaudio
I/Omodulecabletothisconnector.
IMPORTANT:Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanel
audiomoduletothisconnectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denition
audio capability.
EMB-APL3
PIN 1
EMB-APL3 Front panel audio connector
AAFP
GND NC MIC1-JD NC LINEOUT-JD
A_MIC1_L
A_MIC1_R
A_LOUT2_R
GND
A_LOUT2_L
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3. DCIN 12V AUX power connector (4-pin EATX_PWR)
ThisportconnectstoaDCINAUXsupplyplug.Thepowersupplyplug
isdesignedtotthisconnectorinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproper
orientationandpushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorcompletelyts.
4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL1)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
• SystempowerLED(2-pin+PWR_LED-)
This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.Connectthechassis
powerLEDcabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhen
youturnonthesystempower,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin+HDD_LED-)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivity
LEDcabletothisconnector.TheIDELEDlightsuporasheswhendatais
readfromorwrittentotheHDD.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
EMB-APL3
EMB-APL3 DCIN AUX power connector
PIN 1
EATX_PWR
+DC_IN +DC_IN
GND GND
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EMB-APL3 System panel connector
PIN 1
PWR BTN
GND
PWRBTN#
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
(NC)
RSTCON#_PANEL
GND
HDD_LED-
HDD_LED+
F_PANEL1
+PWR LED-
+HDD_LED- RESET
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