Asus AAEON EPIC-ADS7-PUC User manual

Last Updated: March 29, 2023
EPIC-ADS7-PUC
EPIC System
User’s Manual 1st Ed

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Copyright Notice
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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
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any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its use.
The material in this document is for product information only and is subject to change
without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this
document to assure its accuracy, AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or
omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its
users.

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Acknowledgement
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
⚫Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
⚫Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation
⚫Intel® Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation
⚫IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. No
ownership is implied or assumed for products, names or trademarks not herein listed
by the publisher of this document.

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Packing List
Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been
shipped:
Item
Quantity
⚫EPIC-ADS7-PUC
1
⚫SATA Cable
2
⚫SATA Power Cable
2
⚫Screw Pack, Thermal Pads and Accessories Kit
1
⚫CPU Cooler Backplate
2
Please note that the packing list may be different based on SKU. contact your
distributor or sales representative if you have any queries.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales
representative immediately.

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
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.

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this
manual for future references
1. All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted.
2. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device.
3. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
4. Always completely disconnect the power before working on the system’s
hardware.
5. No connections should be made when the system is powered as a sudden rush
of power may damage sensitive electronic components.
6. If the device is not to be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power
supply to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
7. Always disconnect this device from any AC supply before cleaning.
8. While cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of liquid or spray detergents.
9. Make sure the device is installed near a power outlet and is easily accessible.
10. Keep this device away from humidity.
11. Place the device on a solid surface during installation to prevent falls
12. Do not cover the openings on the device to ensure optimal heat dissipation.
13. Watch out for high temperatures when the system is running.
14. Do not touch the heat sink or heat spreader when the system is running
15. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This could cause fire or electric shock.
16. As most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge, be sure to
ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components.
Use a grounding wrist strap and contain all electronic components in any
static-shielded containers.

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
17. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our service personnel:
i. Damaged power cord or plug
ii. Liquid intrusion to the device
iii. Exposure to moisture
iv. Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in
this manual
v. The device is dropped or damaged
vi. Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device
18. DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN UNCONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT WITH
TEMPERATURES BEYOND THE DEVICE’S PERMITTED STORAGE TEMPERATURES
(SEE CHAPTER 1) TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
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.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s recycling or
disposal directives.
Attention:
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée de façon incorrecte.
Ne la remplacer qu’avec le même modèle ou équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Recycler les batteries usées en accord avec les instructions du fabricant et les directives
gouvernementales de recyclage.

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
China RoHS Requirements (CN)
产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量
AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr(VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯
醚(PBDE)
印刷电路板
及其电子组件
×
○
○
○
○
○
外部信号
连接器及线材
×
○
○
○
○
○
外壳
○
○
○
○
○
○
中央处理器
与内存
×
○
○
○
○
○
硬盘
×
○
○
○
○
○
液晶模块
×
○
○
○
○
○
光驱
×
○
○
○
○
○
触控模块
×
○
○
○
○
○
电源
×
○
○
○
○
○
电池
×
○
○
○
○
○
本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
○ ：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
GB/T 26572 标准规定的限量要求以下。
×：表示该有害物质的某一均质材料超出了 GB/T 26572 的限量要求，然而该
部件
仍符合欧盟指令 2011/65/EU 的规范。
备注：
一、此产品所标示之环保使用期限，系指在一般正常使用状况下。
二、上述部件物质中央处理器、内存、硬盘、光驱、电源为选购品。
三、上述部件物质液晶模块、触控模块仅一体机产品适用。

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
China RoHS Requirement (EN)
Hazardous and Toxic Materials List
AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0
Component
Name
Hazardous or Toxic Materials or Elements
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI))
Polybromin ated biphenyls (PBBs)
Polybromin ated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)
PCB and
Components
X
O
O
O
O
O
Wires &
Connectors for
Ext.Connections
X
O
O
O
O
O
Chassis
O
O
O
O
O
O
CPU & RAM
X
O
O
O
O
O
HDD Drive
X
O
O
O
O
O
LCD Module
X
O
O
O
O
O
Optical Drive
X
O
O
O
O
O
Touch Control
Module
X
O
O
O
O
O
PSU
X
O
O
O
O
O
Battery
X
O
O
O
O
O
This form is prepared in compliance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O: The level of toxic or hazardous materials present in this component and its parts is
below the limit specified by GB/T 26572.
X: The level of toxic of hazardous materials present in the component exceed the limits
specified by GB/T 26572, but is still in compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS
2).
Notes:
1. The Environment Friendly Use Period indicated by labelling on this product is
applicable only to use under normal conditions.
2. Individual components including the CPU, RAM/memory, HDD, optical drive, and
PSU are optional.
3. LCD Module and Touch Control Module only applies to certain products which
feature these components.

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications.......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Specifications............................................................................................................ 2
1.2 HSIO Function Table................................................................................................4
1.3 Block Diagram.......................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information ....................................................................................... 6
2.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Jumpers and Connectors....................................................................................... 8
2.3 (A) EPIC-ADS7 Main Board List of Jumpers......................................................10
2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1).....................................................................10
2.3.2 Auto Power Button AT/ATX Selection (JP2).......................................10
2.3.3 COM 2 Pin 8 Function Selection (JP4) ............................................... 11
2.3.4 Front Panel Connector (JP6) ................................................................ 11
2.4 (B) Dual LAN Card..................................................................................................12
2.4.1 OUT2 Select (JP1)....................................................................................12
2.4.2 AGND2 Select (JP2)................................................................................12
2.4.3 AGND1 Select (JP3) ................................................................................12
2.4.4 OUT1 Select (JP1) ....................................................................................12
2.5 (A) EPIC-ADS7 Main Board List of Connectors ................................................13
2.5.1 RTC Connector (CN1).............................................................................15
2.5.2 SATA Connector (CN2/CN3) ................................................................15
2.5.3 4-Pin DC-In ATX Connector (CN4).....................................................16
2.5.4 SATA Power Connector (CN6)..............................................................16
2.5.5 External +5VSB Input Connector (CN7) ............................................17
2.5.6 CPU Fan Connector (CN8)....................................................................17
2.5.7 USB 2.0 Connector (Port 5/6) (CN13).................................................18
2.5.8 COM Port 1/2 (CN14).............................................................................19

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2.5.9 COM Port 3/4 (CN15)............................................................................21
2.5.10 LAN Port I219LM + USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (CN17)..................23
2.5.11 LAN Port I225LM + USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (CN18).................24
2.5.12 HDMI Connector (CN19)......................................................................25
2.5.13 Digital I/O Port (CN20).........................................................................26
2.5.14 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (CN21)......................................................26
2.5.15 DP++1/DP++2 Connector (CN22)....................................................27
2.5.16 Vcore Programing Connector (CN24)...............................................29
2.5.17 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connector (Type-C) (CN25).....................................30
2.5.18 eSPI Connector for Debug (CN26)....................................................32
2.5.19 SPI BIOS Debug Port (CN27)..............................................................33
2.5.20 M.2 2230 E-Key (CN28) .......................................................................33
2.5.21 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN29)...........................................................34
2.5.22 M.2 3052 B-Key (CN30) .......................................................................34
2.5.23 PCIe [x2] FPC Connector (CN31)........................................................35
2.5.24 M.2 2280 M-Key (CN32)......................................................................36
2.5.25 TCC (CN33).............................................................................................37
2.5.26 SATA Power Connector (CN34)..........................................................37
2.5.27 CPU Socket (CPU1)................................................................................38
2.5.28 DDR5 SODIMM Slot (DIMM1).............................................................38
2.5.29 DDR5 SODIMM Slot (DIMM2) ............................................................38
2.6 (B) Dual LAN Card List of Connectors...............................................................39
2.6.1 12V DC In (CN1) .....................................................................................39
2.6.2 RJ-45 LAN Port (CN2/CN3).................................................................40
2.6.3 FPC Cable Port (CN4)............................................................................41
Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 43
3.1 System Test and Initialization ..............................................................................44
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup .....................................................................................................45

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3.3 Setup Submenu: Main..........................................................................................46
3.4 Setup Submenu: Advanced.................................................................................47
3.4.1 CPU Configuration................................................................................48
3.4.2 PCH-FW Configuration ........................................................................49
3.4.3 Firmware Update Configuration.........................................................50
3.4.4 PTT Configuration..................................................................................51
3.4.5 Trusted Computing ...............................................................................52
3.4.6 SATA Configuration...............................................................................54
3.4.7 Hardware Monitor.................................................................................55
3.4.8 Smart Fan Mode Configuration .........................................................56
3.4.9 SIO Configuration .................................................................................57
3.4.9.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration .....................................................58
3.4.9.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration.....................................................59
3.4.9.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration.....................................................60
3.4.9.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration......................................................61
3.4.10 Serial Port Console Redirection..........................................................62
3.4.11 Legacy Console Redirection Settings................................................63
3.4.12 AAEON BIOS Robot..............................................................................64
3.4.13 Power Management .............................................................................66
3.4.14 Digital IO Port Configuration..............................................................67
3.5 Setup Submenu: Chipset .....................................................................................68
3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration......................................................69
3.5.2 Memory Configuration ........................................................................70
3.5.3 VMD Setup Menu...................................................................................71
3.5.4 LVDS Panel Configuration....................................................................72
3.5.5 PCH-IO Configuration..........................................................................74
3.6 Setup Submenu: Security.....................................................................................75
3.6.1 Secure Boot ............................................................................................76

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3.6.2 Key Management..................................................................................77
3.7 Setup Submenu: Boot ..........................................................................................79
3.8 Setup Submenu: Save & Exit...............................................................................80
3.9 Setup Submenu: MEBx..........................................................................................81
3.9.1 Intel® AMT Configuration ..................................................................82
3.9.2 Redirection Features .............................................................................83
3.9.3 User Consent..........................................................................................84
3.9.4 Power Control ........................................................................................85
Chapter 4 –Drivers Installation............................................................................................ 86
4.1 Drivers Download and Installation.....................................................................87
Appendix A - I/O Information.............................................................................................. 89
A.1 I/O Address Map ...................................................................................................90
A.2 IRQ Mapping Chart...............................................................................................92
A.3 Memory Address Map .........................................................................................95
Appendix B –Assembly Guide............................................................................................. 96
B.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................97
B.2 CPU Installation......................................................................................................97
B.3 DDR5 Module Installation (DIMM2)................................................................. 100
B.4 DDR5 Module Installation (DIMM1) ................................................................. 102
B.5 M.2 Expansion Module Installation.................................................................. 106
B.5.1 M.2 2230 E-Key Installation............................................................. 106
B.5.2 M.2 2280 M-Key Installation........................................................... 107
B.6 CPU Fan Installation ............................................................................................ 109
B.7 SSD Installation ......................................................................................................111

EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
1.1 Specifications
System
Form Factor
EPIC System
CPU
12th Generation Intel® Core™ Series Processor, up to 65W
CPU Frequency
Up to 4.8GHz (Intel® Core™ i7-12700E)
Chipset
Intel® 600 Series Desktop Chipset (R680E/Q670E/H610E)
Memory Type
DDR5 4800MHz SODIMM x 2
Max. Memory Capacity
Up to 32GB (16GB SODIMM x 2)
BIOS
UEFI
Wake on LAN
Yes (I219LM + I225LM RJ-45 support only)
Watchdog Timer
255 Levels
Power Requirement
+12V DC in
Power Supply Type
AT/ATX
Power Consumption
(Typical)
With i7-12700E CPU + R680E Chipset
Peak: +12V @18.15A, 217.8W during 100% loading test
Steady: +12V @11.15A, 133.8W
Dimension (L X W)
10.2" x 6.3" x 2.1" (260mm x 160mm x 55mm)
Operating Temperature
32°F ~ 122°F (0°C ~ 50°C) with 0.5 m/s airflow
Storage Temperature
-40°F ~ 176°F (-40°C ~ 80°C)
Operating Humidity
0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
MTBF
380,264
Certification
CE/FCC Class A, LVD

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Display
VGA/LCD Controller
Intel® UHD Graphics 770/Intel® UHD Graphics 730
(by CPU SKU)
Video Output
3 Simultaneous Displays
DP 1.4a x 2
HDMI 2.1 x 1 (up to 3840 x 2160)
Backlight Inverter Supply
—
I/O
Ethernet
Intel® I211AT, 10/100/1000Base, RJ-45 x 2
(No PXE & active LED function support)
Intel® I219LM, 10/100/1000Base, RJ-45 x 1
Intel® I225LM, 10/100/2500Base, RJ-45 x 1
Audio
—
USB Port
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 (Type-C x 1, supported by SKU)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 4 (Type-A x 4, supported by SKU)
USB 2.0 x 2 (Type-A)
Serial Port
COM RS-232/422/485 x 2
SSD
SATA III x 2 with +5V SATA Onboard Power Connector
Expansion
M.2 3052 B-Key x 1 (PCIe 3.0 [x1] + USB 3.0 or PCIe [x2]
Only)
M.2 2280 M-Key x 1 (PCIe 4.0 [x4])
M.2 2230 E-Key x 1 (PCIe 3.0 [x1] + USB 2.0)
3-pin TCC x 1 (supported by SKU)
DIO
DIO 8-bit x 1
TPM
TPM 2.0 (Optional)
SIM
Nano SIM Slot x 1 (Supported by SKU)

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Attention:
Please follow the environmental condition as below if using EPIC-ADS7-PUC with
power adapter together. (Model: 1255X00063 // Delta DPS-150AB)
EUT Rating
12VDC,12.5A
Operating Temperature
32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C) with 0.5 m/s airflow
Storage Temperature
-40°F ~ 176°F (-40°C ~ 80°C)
Operating Humidity
20% ~ 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Shipping Humidity
10% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Altitude
0-5000 meters
1.2 HSIO Function Table
PCH SKU
R680E SKU
Q670E SKU
H610E SKU
SATA III
Yes (2 ports)
Yes (2 ports)
Yes (2 ports)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2
(Type-C)
Yes
Yes
No
USB 3.2 (Type-A)
Yes (4 ports, up to
USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Yes (4 ports, up to
USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Yes (4 ports, up to
USB 3.2 Gen 1)
M.2 3052 B-Key
Yes (with Nano SIM)
(PCIe [x1] + USB 3.0)
Yes (with Nano SIM)
(PCIe [x1] +USB 3.0)
Yes (w/o Nano SIM)
(PCIe [x2])
M.2 2280 M-Key
Yes
Yes
No
M.2 2230 E-Key
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ethernet (RJ-45)
I225LM x 1 (2.5GbE)
I219LM x 1 (GbE)
I211AT x 2 (GbE)
I225LM x 1 (2.5GbE)
I219LM x 1 (GbE)
I211AT x 2 (GbE)
I225LM x 1 (2.5GbE)
I219LM x 1 (GbE)
I211AT x 2 (GbE)
TCC
Yes
No
No

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EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
1.3 Block Diagram

EPIC System EPIC-ADS7-PUC
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information