Avalue Technology EBM-APL User manual

Part No. E2047582903R
EBM-APL
Intel® Pentium®/Celeron®/Atom™ SoC BGA Processor 5.25”
Mini Module
User’s Manual
4th Ed –17 April 2018

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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.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
Notice
This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.
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Disclaimer
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including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve
design and/or performance. Avalue Technology assumes no responsibility or liability for the
use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or
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these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless
otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration
purposes only. Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Life Support Policy
Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF Avalue Technology Inc.
As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for
surgical implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform,
when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can
be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose
failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life
support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
A Message to the Customer
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory
floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To
ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more
detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual
first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
http://www.avalue.com.tw/

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Product Warranty
Avalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under the
terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high
quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our
repair service. If any of Avalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according
to the cost of replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer
for more details. If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example,
CPU type and speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS
revision number, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything
abnormal and list any on-screen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good
return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales
receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the
purchase date is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it
prepaid to your dealer.

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Content
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................8
1.1 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................8
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................8
1.3 Document Amendment History .................................................................................9
1.4 Manual Objectives...................................................................................................10
1.5 System Specifications.............................................................................................11
1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram..................................................................14
2. Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................15
2.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................16
2.2 Jumper and Connector List.....................................................................................17
2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ...............................................................................19
2.3.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)..................................................................................................................... 19
2.3.2 Multi-function select (SW1) ............................................................................................................ 19
2.3.3 Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select (JRI1/JRI2)................................................................................. 20
2.3.4 LCD brightness DC/PWM mode select (JBKL_SEL1)................................................................... 20
2.3.5 Serial port 1/2 –RS232/ 422/ 485 mode select (JCOM_SEL1/2).................................................. 21
2.3.6 Serial port 3/4/5/6 connector (JCOM3/JCOM4/JCOM5/JCOM6)................................................... 21
2.3.7 LCD Backlight VR/Push Up/Push Down header (JVR_BTN1) ...................................................... 22
2.3.8 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL1).................................................................................................... 22
2.3.9 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)................................................................................................... 23
2.3.10 General purpose I/O connector (JDIO1).................................................................................... 23
2.3.11 Touch panel connector (JTOUCH1) .......................................................................................... 24
2.3.12 SATA Power connector (SATA_PWR1).................................................................................... 24
2.3.13 eDP Panel connector (JEDP1) .................................................................................................. 25
2.3.14 Power connector (PWR1).......................................................................................................... 25
2.3.15 LVDS connector (JLVDS1)........................................................................................................ 26
2.3.16 USB connector (JUSB1)............................................................................................................ 27
2.3.17 USB connector (JUSB2)............................................................................................................ 27
2.3.18 Battery connector (BT1)............................................................................................................. 28
2.3.19 Audio connector (JAUDIO1) ...................................................................................................... 28
2.3.19.1 Signal Description –Audio connector (JAUDIO1)................................................................. 28
2.3.20 AMPLIFIER_R (JAMP_R1)........................................................................................................ 29
2.3.21 AMPLIFIER_L (AMP_L1)........................................................................................................... 29
2.3.22 LPC connector (JLPC1)............................................................................................................. 30
2.3.23 BIOS SPI connector (BIOS_SPI1)............................................................................................. 30
2.3.24 EC Debug connector (JEC_ROM1)........................................................................................... 31

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2.3.25 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFP1).................................................................................... 31
3.BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................32
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................33
3.2 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................33
3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................34
3.4 Getting Help............................................................................................................35
3.5 In Case of Problems................................................................................................35
3.6 BIOS setup..............................................................................................................36
3.6.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.1.1 System Language.................................................................................................................. 37
3.6.1.2 System Date.......................................................................................................................... 37
3.6.1.3 System Time.......................................................................................................................... 37
3.6.2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................................. 37
3.6.2.1 Trusted Computing................................................................................................................ 38
3.6.2.2 APCI Settings ........................................................................................................................ 38
3.6.2.3 IT8528 Super IO Configuration.............................................................................................. 40
3.6.2.3.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration .................................................................................................... 41
3.6.2.3.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration .................................................................................................... 42
3.6.2.3.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration .................................................................................................... 42
3.6.2.3.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration .................................................................................................... 43
3.6.2.3.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration .................................................................................................... 44
3.6.2.3.6 Serial Port 6 Configuration .................................................................................................... 44
3.6.2.4 H/W Monitor........................................................................................................................... 45
3.6.2.5 S5 RTC Wake Settings.......................................................................................................... 46
3.6.2.6 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................................ 46
3.6.2.6.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings ................................................................................... 47
3.6.2.7 CPU Configuration................................................................................................................. 48
3.6.2.7.1 CPU Power Management Configuration ............................................................................... 49
3.6.2.8 Network Stack Configuration................................................................................................. 50
3.6.2.9 CSM Configuration ................................................................................................................ 50
3.6.2.10 NVMe Configuration .............................................................................................................. 51
3.6.2.11 USB Configuration................................................................................................................. 51
3.6.2.12 Security Configuration ........................................................................................................... 52
3.6.3 Chipset.......................................................................................................................................... 53
3.6.3.1 North Bridge......................................................................................................................... 53
3.6.3.2 South Bridge........................................................................................................................ 54
3.6.3.3 Uncore Configuration........................................................................................................... 54
3.6.3.4 South Cluster Configuration................................................................................................. 56
3.6.4 Security......................................................................................................................................... 63
3.6.4.1 Secure Boot......................................................................................................................... 64

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3.6.5 Boot .............................................................................................................................................. 65
3.6.6 Save and exit................................................................................................................................ 66
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset...................................................................................................... 66
3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset.................................................................................................. 66
3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults.................................................................................................................... 67
3.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device .............................................................................. 67
4. Drivers Installation.......................................................................................................68
4.1 Install Chipset Driver...............................................................................................69
4.2 Install Serial IO Driver .............................................................................................70
4.3 Install TXE Driver....................................................................................................71
4.4 Install VGA Driver....................................................................................................72
4.5 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC892)..............................................................73
4.6 Install Ethernet Driver..............................................................................................74
5. Mechanical Drawing ....................................................................................................75

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
1 x EBM-APL Intel® Pentium®/Celeron®/Atom™ SoC Processor 5.25”
Mini Module
1 x DVD-ROM or CD-ROM contains the followings:
—User’s Manual (this manual in PDF file)
—Ethernet driver and utilities
—VGA drivers and utilities
—Audio drivers and utilities

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
By
Comment
1st
November 2016
Avalue
Initial Release
2nd
February 2017
Avalue
Update Setting Jumpers & Connectors
3rd
March 2017
Avalue
Add JLVDS1 and JBKL1 matching connector
4th
April 2018
Avalue
Update Jumper and Connector List

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in details Avalue Technology EBM-APL Single Board.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up
EBM-APL series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that
make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the
description of the Jumper Settings for details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors regarding this manual and want to inform us
of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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1.5 System Specifications
System
CPU
Onboard Intel® Pentium® /Celeron® /Atom™SoC BGA Processor (Apollo Lake
Platform)
BIOS
AMI uEFI BIOS, 128Mbit SPI Flash ROM
System Chipset
Apollo SoC integrated
I/O Chip
EC(IT8528E), EC (IT8528I) for Wide temp. model
System Memory
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM Socket, Supports 4G/8G & up to 8GB DDR3L
1866MTs SDRAM (Non-ECC)
SSD
1 x M.2 B key (2242) support SATA/PCIex1/USB interface for SSD
Watchdog
Timer
H/W Reset, 1sec. ~ 65535sec. and 1sec./step
H/W Status
Monitor
Monitoring System Temperature, Voltage and FAN Status with Auto Throttling
Control
Expansion
1 x Mini PCIe connector
(for PCIe & USB2.0 & SIM Card)
Built-in Touch
screen
(optional)
EETI ETP-CP-MER4485XRU
1 x 5-pin 2.54mm Pin Header (90 Degree Right Angle Pin Header)
I/O
MIO
1 x SATA III (1 x 1x2 pin wafer w/2.0mm pitch for SATA Power)
7+15pin SATA (BOM Optional), board not support SATA interface of M.2 when use
7+15pin SATA
2 x DB-9 male connector for COM1/2(RS-232/422/485 selected by jumper w/ Auto
Flow), 4xRS-232 (Pin Header)
LPCx1, SPIx1
USB
4 x USB3.0 (dual deck USB connector for 2 USB3.0 port), 4 x USB2.0 (pin header &
via USB Hub to 4 USB2.0)
GPIO
16bit GPIO ( 2 x 10 pin wafer w/2.0mm pitch ) 8 x In, 8 x Out
*1 x SIM socket
*Backlight
1. 1 x 2 x 3 pin w/2.0mm pitch (VR voltage adjustment)-- 1/3/5 pin connected to EC
2. 1 x 1 x 5 pin wafer w/2.0mm pitch
3. 1 x 1 x 3 pin header w/2.0mm pitch(DC/PWM)-- 1pin for PWM, 3pin for DC
*1 x 6pin DIP Switch for COM1 & COM2(RS232/422/485 selection), AT/ATX, Touch
on/off
*1 x 2 x 5 pin wafer w/2.0mm pitch for Front Panel
Display

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Chipset
Intel® Apollo Lake SoC Processor integrated Gen9 LP graphics
Resolution
LVDS: 1920 x 1080@60Hz
HDMI: 3840 x 2160@30Hz
eDP:4096 x 2160@60Hz
Multiple Display
LVDS+HDMI
LVDS co-lay with eDP
HDMI
HDMI 1.4b
LCD
Interface
Dual channel 24-bit LVDS (via 7511B)
2 x 20 pin Hirose Connector for (Optional BOM for 1 x internal eDP or 1 x CH7511B
LVDS for 2 x 24-bit. )
Audio
AC97 CodeC
Realtek ALC892
Audio Amp
5W
Mic-In, Line-In and Line-Out
Ethernet
LAN Chip
2 x Intel I211AT GbE controller
(Intel I210IT for Wide Temp. model)
Ethernet
Interface
10/100/1000 Base-Tx compatible
Internal I/O
Connectors
Fan
1 x 4 pin header w/ 2.54mm pitch
System 1 I2C
I2C connector (for ISH 4.0)
Buzzer
Onboard
CMOS Battery
CR2032
Audio
2 x 1 x 2 wafer w/2.0mm pitch for AMP
COM
4 x RS232
Others
SM bus (for backup battery module)
Rear I/O
Connectors
USB
4 x USB3.0
LAN
RJ-45 connectors for two GbE ports
HDMI
1 x HDMI (HDMI type A connector)
LED
1 x dual deck LED:
Green indicator: power-on
Yellow indicator: HDD active
Others
1 x Reset button
Mechanical &
Environmental

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Power
Requirement
+ 11.4V ~ +26V
ACPI
Single power ATX Support S0, S3, S4, S5
ACPI 5.0 Compliant
Power Type
AT/ATX
Operating
Temp.
0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)
Optional: -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F) for Wide Temp. Model
Storage Temp.
-40°C ~ 75°C (-40°F ~ 167°F)
Operating
Humidity
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
(Please consult product engineers for the production feasibility if the size is larger
than 410 x 360mm or smaller than 80 x 70mm)
Size (L x W)
8" x 5.75" (203mm x 146mm)
Weight
0.55lb (0.25kg)
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EBM-APL.

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Jumper and Connector List
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,
2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
The following tables list the function of each of the board’s jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
JBAT1
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
JRI1
Serial port 1 pin9 signal select
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JRI2
Serial port 2 pin9 signal select
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JBKL_SEL1
LCD brightness DC/PWM mode select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
JCOM_SEL1/2
Serial port 1/2 –RS232/ 422/ 485
mode select
4 x 3 header, pitch 2.00mm
SW1
Multi-function select
DIP switch 6pin
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
CPU_FAN1
CPU fan connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
SODIMM1
204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket

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JAUDIO1
Audio connector
6 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JBKL1
LCD Inverter connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
Matching Connector: JST PHR-5
COM1/2
Serial Port 1/2 connector
D-sub 9 pin, male
JCOM3/4/5/6
Serial Port 3/4/5/6 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JDIO1
General purpose I/O connector
10 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
LED1
HDD/Power LED indicator
JLVDS1
LVDS Connector
DIN 40-pin wafer, pitch 1.25mm
Matching Connector: Hirose
DF13-40DS-1.25C
JTOUCH1
Touch panel connector
5 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
USB1/2
4 x USB3.0 connector
JUSB1
USB2.0 connector
5 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JUSB2
USB2.0 connector
5 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
LAN1/2
RJ-45 Ethernet 1/2
BT1
Battery connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25mm
JAMP_R1
AMPLIFIER_R
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JAMP_L1
AMPLIFIER_L
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
MINI_PCIE1
Mini-PCI connector 1
Support PCIe & USB2.0 & SIM
Card
JLPC1
LPC connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
PWR1
Power connector
2 x 2 wafer, pitch 4.20mm
DCIN1
Power connector
RSTBTN1
Reset button
JEC_ROM1
EC Debug connector
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm
SATA_PWR1
SATA Power connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
SATA1
Serial ATA connector 1
SATA2
Serial ATA connector 2
SIM1
SIM card slot
HDMI1
HDMI connector
CN1
Audio line-out connector
JFP1
Miscellaneous setting connector
5 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm
BIOS_SPI1
BIOS SPI connector
4 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JEDP1
eDP Panel connector
10 x 2 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm
NGFF1
M.2 B key connector
JVR_BTN1
LCD Backlight VR/Push Up/Push
Down header
3 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm

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2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.3.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)
* Default
Protect*
Clear CMOS
2.3.2 Multi-function select (SW1)
In Serial Port 1 mode
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
OFF
ON
ON
2
ON
OFF
ON
In Serial Port 2 mode
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
3
OFF
ON
ON
4
ON
OFF
ON
AT SEL
ATX SEL
5
ON
OFF
Touch off
Touch on
6
ON
OFF

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2.3.3 Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select (JRI1/JRI2)
* Default
Ring*
+5V
+12V
2.3.4 LCD brightness DC/PWM mode select (JBKL_SEL1)
* Default
PWM Mode*
DC Mode
JRI1
JRI2