Avalue Technology EPX-APLP User manual

Part No. E2047EPA201R
EPX-APLP-3
Intel® Celeron® Processor N3350 (2M Cache, up to 2.4 GHz)
Intel® Celeron® Processor J3455 (2M Cache, up to 2.3 GHz)
User’s Manual
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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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these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless
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2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose
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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.
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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..................................................................13
2. Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................14
2.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................15
2.2 Jumper and Connector List.....................................................................................16
2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ...............................................................................18
2.3.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1)................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.2 AT/ATX Input power select (JSATX1)............................................................................................ 18
2.3.3 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL1).................................................................................................... 19
2.3.4 Serial port 1 connector (COM1) ..................................................................................................... 19
2.3.5 General purpose I/O connector (DIO1).......................................................................................... 20
2.3.6 SATA Power header (SPWR1) ...................................................................................................... 20
2.3.7 LVDS connector (LVDS1) .............................................................................................................. 21
2.3.8 On-board header for USB2.0 (USB45) .......................................................................................... 22
2.3.9 On-board header for USB2.0 (USB67) .......................................................................................... 22
2.3.10 Low pin count interface (JLPC1) ................................................................................................... 23
2.3.11 LPC power select (LPCP1)............................................................................................................ 23
2.3.12 Miscellaneous setting connector (FPT1)....................................................................................... 24
2.3.13 Battery connector (BT1) ................................................................................................................ 24
2.3.14 SPI header (SPI1) ......................................................................................................................... 25
2.3.15 Audio connector (FAUD1) ............................................................................................................. 25
2.3.15.1 Signal Description –Audio connector (FAUD1) .................................................................... 25
2.3.16 Speaker connector (SPK1)............................................................................................................ 26
3.BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................27
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................28
3.2 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................28
3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................29
3.4 Getting Help............................................................................................................30
3.5 In Case of Problems................................................................................................30
3.6 BIOS setup..............................................................................................................31
3.6.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 31
3.6.1.1 System Language................................................................................................................ 32

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3.6.1.2 System Date ........................................................................................................................ 32
3.6.1.3 System Time........................................................................................................................ 32
3.6.2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................................. 32
3.6.2.1 Trusted Computing .............................................................................................................. 33
3.6.2.2 ACPI Settings....................................................................................................................... 33
3.6.2.3 IT8528 Super IO Configuration............................................................................................ 34
3.6.2.3.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration................................................................................................... 35
3.6.2.4 H/W Monitor......................................................................................................................... 35
3.6.2.5 S5 RTC Wake Settings........................................................................................................ 36
3.6.2.6 Serial Port Console Redirection........................................................................................... 36
3.6.2.6.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings.................................................................................. 37
3.6.2.7 CPU Configuration............................................................................................................... 37
3.6.2.7.1 Socket 0 CPU Information ................................................................................................... 39
3.6.2.7.2 CPU Power Management Configuration ............................................................................. 39
3.6.2.8 Network Stack Configuration............................................................................................... 40
3.6.2.9 CSM Configuration .............................................................................................................. 41
3.6.2.10 NVMe Configuration ............................................................................................................ 41
3.6.2.11 USB Configuration............................................................................................................... 42
3.6.2.12 Security Configuration ......................................................................................................... 43
3.6.3 Chipset ........................................................................................................................................... 43
3.6.3.1 North Bridge......................................................................................................................... 44
3.6.3.2 South Bridge........................................................................................................................ 44
3.6.3.3 Uncore Configuration........................................................................................................... 45
3.6.3.4 South Cluster Configuration................................................................................................. 46
3.6.3.4.1 HD-Audio Configuration....................................................................................................... 47
3.6.3.4.2 PCI Express Configuration .................................................................................................. 47
3.6.3.4.2.1 PCI Express Root Port 3(i210/211) ..................................................................................... 48
3.6.3.4.2.2 PCI Express Root Port 4(i210/211) ..................................................................................... 49
3.6.3.4.2.3 PCI Express Root Port 5(M.2 Key-B) .................................................................................. 50
3.6.3.4.2.4 PCI Express Root Port 6(M.2 Key-A) .................................................................................. 51
3.6.3.4.3 SATA Drivers....................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.3.4.4 USB Configuration............................................................................................................... 53
3.6.4 Security........................................................................................................................................... 53
3.6.4.1 Secure Boot ............................................................................................................................... 54
3.6.4.1.1 Key Management................................................................................................................... 55
3.6.5 Boot................................................................................................................................................ 55
3.6.6 Save and exit.................................................................................................................................. 56
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset.......................................................................................................... 57
3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset...................................................................................................... 57
3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults ........................................................................................................................ 57

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3.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device................................................................................... 57
4. Drivers Installation.......................................................................................................58
4.1 Install Chipset Driver...............................................................................................59
4.2 Install TXE Driver....................................................................................................60
4.3 Install VGA Driver....................................................................................................61
4.4 Install Audio Driver..................................................................................................62
4.5 Install Ethernet Driver..............................................................................................63
4.6 Install Serial IO Driver .............................................................................................65
5. Mechanical Drawing ....................................................................................................66

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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 × EPX-APLP motherboard
1 × SATA cables
1 × SATA Power cables
1 x Copper stud for M.2
Optional: Thermal module heatsink solution:
—1 x Heatsink
—4 x Copper studs
—4 x Screws

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
By
Comment
1st
December 2022
Avalue
Initial Release
2nd
January 2023
Avalue
Update System Specifications

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in details Avalue Technology EPX-APLP-3 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
EPX-APLP-3 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
Intel® Celeron® Processor N3350 (2M Cache, up to 2.4 GHz)
Intel® Celeron® Processor J3455 (2M Cache, up to 2.3 GHz)
BIOS
AMI uEFI BIOS, 128Mbit SPI Flash ROM
I/O Chip
EC IT8528VG
System Memory
One 204-pin DDR3L 1600 MHz SO-DIMM socket, supports up to 8GB Max
Watchdog Timer
H/W Reset, 1sec. –65535sec./min.1sec. or 1min. step
H/W Status Monitor
CPU temperature monitoring
Voltages monitoring
Expansion Slot
M.2 Key B
1 x M.2 Type B 3042/2242/2260 (with 1 x PCI-e x1, USB 3.0, SATA Signal) with
1 x SIM card slot*, support WWAN+GNSS or SSD.
M.2 Key E
1 x M.2 Type E 2230 support WiFi module, USB 2.0 Signal
Other
S0/S3/S4/S5
Storage
M.2
1 x M.2 Type B 3042/2242/2260 (with 1 x PCI-e x 1, USB 3.0, SATA Signal) with
1 x SIM card slot*, support WWAN+GNSS or SSD.
SATA
1 x SATA III, 1 x SATA Power
Edge I/O
LAN
2 x RJ-45
USB 3.1
2 x USB 3.0
DP
1 x DP++
HDMI
1 x HDMI
DC Input
1 x DC Jack lockable connector type
Onboard I/O
COM
1 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for RS-232(Ring/5V/12V By Resistance)
USB 2.0
2 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for 4 USB 2.0
GPIO
1 x 2 x 6 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for GPIO: 8bits
SATA Power
1 x 1 x 2 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for SATA power connector
Buzzer
Onboard by LED(Boot LED)
Front Panel
1 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for front panel
RTC Battery
1 x horizontal type battery connector (Battery cable 170mm length)
AT/ATX Selector
1 x 1 x 3 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for AT/ATX mode
Clear CMOS
1 x 3 pin, pitch 2.00mm connector for CMOS clear
LVDS
1 x 2 x 20 pin, pitch 1.25mm connector for LVDS (must be using DF13-2S-1.25C
connector)
LCD Backlight
1 x 1 x 5 pin, pitch 2.00mm Wafer connector for LCD inverter backlight

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Brightness
connector (5V/12V) PWM/DC (By Resistance)
LCD Inverter
1 x 1 x 5 pin, pitch 2.00mm Wafer connector for LCD inverter backlight
connector (5V/12V)
LPC
1 x 2 x 2 pin, pitch 2.0mm connector for LPC Power (5V & 12V & Ring)
BIOS SPI
1 x 1 x 10 pin, pitch 1.00mm connector for BIOS SPI/EC
Audio
1 x 1 x 10 pin, pitch 1.25mm connector for front Audio
DC-Input
1 x DC Jack lockable connector type
Amp Connector
1 x 1 x 4 pin pitch 1.25mm connector For 2W Speaker
Other
1 x horizontal type battery connector (Battery cable 170mm length)
Display
Graphic Chipset
Intel® Celeron® SoC integrated Graphics
Spec. & Resolution
1 x HDMI 1.4b: 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz, 2560 x 1600@ 30 Hz
1 x DP++: DisplayPort 1.2a : 4096x2160 @ 60Hz
2CH 18/24bits LVDS 1920 x 1080 (Chrontel. CH7511B eDP to LVDS Converter)
Multiple Display
Triple Display
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC888S HD Audio Codec
Amplifier
Realtek ALC105 Stereo Class-D 2W 4Ω x 2
Ethernet
LAN Chipset
2 x Intel® I226LM 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN Spec.
10/100/1000/2500 Base-Tx GbE compatible Gigabit Ethernet
Mechanical & Environmental Specification
Power Requirement
DC in +12V
ACPI
Single power ATX Support S0, S3, S4, S5
ACPI 3.0 Compliant
Power Mode
AT / ATX mode Switchable Through Jumper
Operating Temp.
0~60°C (32~140°F)
Storage Temp.
-40~ +75°C
Operating Humidity
40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Size (L x W)
(Please consult product
engineers for the production
feasibility if the size is larger
than 410x360mm or smaller
than 80x70mm)
3.937" x 2.834" (100mm x 72mm)
Weight
0.30 kg
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 EPX-APLP-3.

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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
CMOS1
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JSATX1
AT/ATX Input power select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
BT1
Battery connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm
FPT1
Miscellaneous setting connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
DCIN1
DC Power-in connector
JBKL1
LCD inverter connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm
HDMI+DP1
HDMI+DP connector
COM1
Serial port 1 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm

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LPCP1
LPC power select
2 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
DIO1
General purpose I/O connector
6 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JLPC1
Low pin count interface
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
LVDS1
LVDS connector
20 x 2 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm
USB01
On-board connector for USB3.0 x 2
USB45
On-board header for USB2.0
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
USB67
On-board header for USB2.0
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
LAN1
RJ-45 Ethernet connector 1
M2KE1
M.2 Type E 2230 connector
M2KB1
M.2 Type B 3042/2242/2260
connector
SPWR1
SATA power header
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm
SATA1
Serial ATA connector 1
SPK1
Speaker connector
1 x 4 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm
DIMM1
204-pin DDR3L DIMM socket
SPI1
SPI connector
10 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.00 mm
FAUD1
Audio connector
10 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm
SIM1
Micro SIM slot
Micro SIM card to SIM card
adapter by optional

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2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.3.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1)
* Default
Protect*
Clear CMOS
2.3.2 AT/ATX Input power select (JSATX1)
* Default
ATX*
AT

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2.3.3 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL1)
Signal
PIN
+5V
5
LVDS_BKLADJ
4
LVDS_BKLTEN
3
GND
2
+12V
1
2.3.4 Serial port 1 connector (COM1)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
NC
10
9
RI
CTS
8
7
RTS
DSR
6
5
GND
DTR
4
3
TXD
RXD
2
1
DCD

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2.3.5 General purpose I/O connector (DIO1)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
DI0
1
2
DO0
DI1
3
4
DO1
DI2
5
6
DO2
DI3
7
8
DO3
SMB_CLK
9
10
SMB_DATA
GND
11
12
+5V
2.3.6 SATA Power header (SPWR1)
Signal
PIN
GND
1
+5V
2