Aplex AVS-600 User manual

AVS-600
APLEX Vertical Application System 8/9th Gen. Intel
Core-I and Xeon® E Platform
User Manual
Release Date Revision
FEB 2022 V1.0
®2022 Aplex Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published in Taiwan
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Revision History
Reversion
Date
Description
1.0
2022/02/24
Official Version

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Warning!________________________
This equipment will generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, it may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to FCC Rules, which is
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user with its own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct
the interference.
Electric Shock Hazard – Do not operate the machine with its back cover removed.
There are dangerous high voltages inside.

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Packing List
Accessories (as ticked) included in this package are:
□ Adaptor
□ Driver & manual CD disc
□ Other.___________________(please specify)

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Safety Precautions
Follow the messages below to prevent your systems from damage:
◆ Avoid your system from static electricity on all occasions.
◆ Prevent electric shock. Don‘t touch any components of this card when
the card is power-on. Always disconnect power when the system is not
in use.
◆ Disconnect power when you change any hardware devices. For instance,
when you connect a jumper or install any cards, a surge of power may
damage the electronic components or the whole system.

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Table of Contents
Revision History…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Warning…………………............................................…………………………….……………………2
Packing List…………………………………….…………………………………………………....................3
Safety Precautions…………………………………….…………….…..……………………....................4
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features……..…………………..………………………...…………………………..7
1.2 Specifications…..………………...………………………………………………….7
1.3 Dimensions……..…………………....…………………………………………...10
1.4 Brief Description of AVS-600…………..….…..…………………….……11
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Introduction…………………….....…………………….....12
2.2 Specifications…………………………..…………..………………………………12
2.3 Motherboard Dimensions….……..…………..……………………………16
2.4 Jumpers and Connectors Location……….……………………………...17
2.5 Jumpers Setting and Connectors…………..………………………..……19
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen…...……..……...…………………………39
3.2 BIOS Setup Utility……………………………..………………………………….39
3.3 Main Settings…………………………………..…..………………………………40
3.4 Advanced Settings………………………………………….…………………...41
3.5 Chipset Settings…………………………….………….………………………...52
3.6 Security Settings……..…………………………..……………….……………..74
3.7 Boot Settings………..………………….…….…………….……………………..77
3.8 Save & Exit Settings………………………..……………..…………………....78
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1Intel® C246 Chipset……………………….…………………….……81
4.2 Intel® UHD Graphics 63 Chipset…..……………….……..…….……...83
4.3 Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation………………...……..………….86
4.4 LAN Driver……….......................................................................88
Chapter 5 Mounting Suggestions
5.1 Wall Mount….….………………...…………………..………….……………….91

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Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of AVS-600…..….……….………….………………………...10
Figure 1.2: Overview of AVS-600……….….…..……..…………………..…………….11
Figure 2.1: Motherboard ASB-M8371 Dimensions………..……………………..16
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Board Top……………………..17
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Board Bottom……………….18
Figure 5.1: Wall Mount of AVS-600……….….……..……..………..…………………91

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features
Vertical System for Artificial Intelligent applications such as Machine Vision,
Edge Computing, Machine Learning/Inference, Robotic Control, Automation,
and so on.
High performance CPU of Intel 8/9th Gen. Core-i Processor and Xeon® E
Processors.
Large memory support with DDR4 (2400MHz) SO-DIMM up to 64GB.
Removable Drive-bays for easy data storage maintenance.
Support extensive GPU Card expansion for Hard-computing requirement (with
GPU Card Holder).
Mainboard CPU Fan-less Design and GPU Card Expansion with Smart Fan
support.
Flexible expansion features through I/O module design with mini-PCIe and
PCIe/PCI Add-on card support.
1.2 Specifications
AVS-600
System
CPU
Intel 8/9th Gen. Core i3/i5/i7 Processors (without turbo operation)
Intel® Xeon® E Processors
Chipset
C246
Memory
2 x 260-pin stacked DDR4 (2400MHz) SO-DIMM memory sockets,
Dual channel/bank, up to 64GB support.
Outside IO Port
Default I/O Ports
4 x USB 3.1 Gen.2 (Type A, with Lock-hole)
2 x USB2.0 (typeA)
1 x USB2.0 (Internal Type A in backside for Dongle)
2 x GbE LAN RJ-45
1 x DP 1.2 port
1 x HDMI port
2 x RS-232/422/485 (COM1/COM2, DB9, default RS-232)

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1 x Line-out
1 x Mic-in via TB-595
1 x 8-bit GPIO (4 x in, 4 x out, Isolated 2500Vrms, NPN/PNP Selected,
Default NPN) via TB-595
Storage Space
Storage
Mainboard Backside connectors:
4x SATA3 channels (RAID 0/1/5/10):
(a) 2 x 2.5” SATA3 HDD/SSD with Removable Drive-bays by default (for
5~7mm HDD/SSD)
(b) 2 x 2.5” SATA3 HDD/SSD for expansion, Drive-bay optional (for
5~7mm HDD/SSD)
1 x M.2 Key (2242/2280, for PCIe x 4 NVMe support)
Expansion
Expansion Slot
Mainboard Backside Expansion:
2 x Full-size mini-PCIe slots
1 x micro SIM socket
PCIe Expansion via TB-594E82E161, Power support up to 400W.
1 x PCIe-4 in x8 socket (slot#1, GEN.3)
1 x PCIe-4 in x8 socket (slot#2, GEN.3)
1 x PCIe-16 (slot#3, GEN.3)
Power
Power Input
1 x 3-Pin Terminal Block for 24V DC power input (MB Maximum Power
support to 250W)
1 x 3-Pin Terminal Block for 2nd power extension (optional, 24V DC IN,
4ch, 100W/ch, Maximum power support up to 400W)
ACC Ignition (optional)
1 x Power Button with LED light
1 x 2-pin Power Switch Connector
Misc
Misc
1 x TPM2.0
1 x Watchdog Timer (256 steps)
1 x Thermal Copper for PCBA Thermal Detection
3 x SMA holes for Wi-Fi or Wireless 4G LTE/GPS antennas
Mechanical
Construction
Titanic Metal color for the aluminum Heat-sink.
Standard Black for the metal steel chassis.
Mounting
Desktop (default)/Wall Mount(bracket-optional)
Dimensions
350 x 200 x 200 mm (LxWxH)

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Net Weight
6.5Kg
Ventilation
3 x 80x80mm Ventilation windows (Default)
2 x 80x80mm Smart Fans on the top side for hot-air out (Default)
1 x 120x120mm Smart Fan outside on top of Heat-sink for CPU hot-air
blow (Optional)
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
0~50°C(for i3/i5 model)
(non-turbo, without GPU operation)
0~45°C(for i7 model)
(non-turbo, without GPU operation)
Storage Temperature
-40~85°C
Operating Humidity
10 to 90% @ 30°C, non-condensing
Storage Humidity
10 to 90% @ 40°C, non-condensing
Certification
CE / FCC Class A(CCC, UL, and other options by request)
Operating System
Support
Microsoft® Win10 IoT, Linux 4.20.2