Avalue Technology ECM-WHL User manual

Part No. E2047394601R
ECM-WHL
8th Gen Intel® Whiskey Lake 3.5”Micro Module
User’s Manual
2nd Ed –05 February 2020

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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 Serial port 1 pin9 signal select (JRI1) ............................................................................................ 19
2.3.2 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)..................................................................................................................... 19
2.3.3 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JBKL_SEL1)...................................................................... 20
2.3.4 AT/ATX Input power select (JAT1)................................................................................................. 20
2.3.5 LCD inverter connector (JBKL1) .................................................................................................... 21
2.3.6 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)................................................................................................... 21
2.3.7 Serial port 1 connector (JCOM1) ................................................................................................... 22
2.3.8 General purpose I/O connector (JDIO1) ........................................................................................ 22
2.3.9 SATA Power connector (SATA_PWR1)......................................................................................... 23
2.3.10 Power connector (PWR1).......................................................................................................... 23
2.3.11 LVDS connector (JLVDS1)........................................................................................................ 24
2.3.12 USB2.0 connector (JUSB1)....................................................................................................... 25
2.3.13 SPI connector (JSPI1) ............................................................................................................... 25
2.3.14 EC Debug connector (JEC_ROM1)........................................................................................... 26
2.3.15 Battery connector (BAT1) .......................................................................................................... 26
2.3.16 LPC connector (JLPC1)............................................................................................................. 27
2.3.17 Front Panel connector (JFP1).................................................................................................... 27
2.3.18 PC Buzzer connector (JBZ1)..................................................................................................... 28
2.4 Cooler Installation ...................................................................................................29
3.BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................30
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................31
3.2 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................31
3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................32
3.4 Getting Help............................................................................................................33
3.5 In Case of Problems................................................................................................33

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3.6 BIOS setup..............................................................................................................34
3.6.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 34
3.6.1.1 System Language.................................................................................................................. 35
3.6.1.2 System Date.......................................................................................................................... 35
3.6.1.3 System Time.......................................................................................................................... 35
3.6.2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................................. 35
3.6.2.1 Connectivity Configuration..................................................................................................... 36
3.6.2.1.1 WWAN Configuration ............................................................................................................ 37
3.6.2.2 CPU Configuration................................................................................................................. 37
3.6.2.3 Power & Performance ........................................................................................................... 38
3.6.2.3.1 CPU –Power Management Control...................................................................................... 39
3.6.2.3.2 GT –Power Management Control......................................................................................... 41
3.6.2.4 PCH-FW Configuration.......................................................................................................... 42
3.6.2.4.1 Firmware Update Configuration............................................................................................. 42
3.6.2.5 Trusted Computing................................................................................................................ 43
3.6.2.6 APCI Settings ........................................................................................................................ 44
3.6.2.7 IT8528 Super IO Configuration.............................................................................................. 45
3.6.2.7.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration .................................................................................................... 45
3.6.2.8 HW Monitor............................................................................................................................ 46
3.6.2.9 S5 RTC Wake Settings.......................................................................................................... 46
3.6.2.10 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................................ 47
3.6.2.10.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings ................................................................................... 47
3.6.2.11 USB Configuration................................................................................................................. 48
3.6.2.12 Network Stack Configuration................................................................................................. 49
3.6.3 Chipset.......................................................................................................................................... 49
3.6.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration.......................................................................................... 50
3.6.3.1.1 Memory Configuration ........................................................................................................... 50
3.6.3.1.2 Graphics Configuration.......................................................................................................... 51
3.6.3.2 PCH-IO Configuration............................................................................................................ 52
3.6.3.2.1 PCI Express Configuration .................................................................................................... 52
3.6.3.2.2 SATA And RST Configuration ............................................................................................... 56
3.6.3.2.3 HD Audio Configuration......................................................................................................... 57
3.6.3.3 Board & Panel Configuration................................................................................................. 57
3.6.4 Security......................................................................................................................................... 59
3.6.4.1 Secure Boot........................................................................................................................... 59
3.6.4.1.1 Key Management..................................................................................................................... 60
3.6.5 Boot .............................................................................................................................................. 61
3.6.6 Save and exit................................................................................................................................ 62
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset...................................................................................................... 62
3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset.................................................................................................. 62

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3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults.................................................................................................................... 63
3.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device .............................................................................. 63
4. Drivers Installation.......................................................................................................64
4.1 Install Chipset Driver...............................................................................................65
4.2 Install ME Driver......................................................................................................66
4.3 Install VGA Driver....................................................................................................67
4.4 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC892) ..............................................................69
4.5 Install Ethernet Driver..............................................................................................70
4.6 Install HDMI_CEC Driver ........................................................................................72
4.7 Install IRST Driver...................................................................................................74
5. Mechanical Drawing ....................................................................................................76

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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 3.5” ECM-WHL Micro Module
1 x Cable set contains the followings:
—1 x Serial ATA cable (7-pin, standard)
—1 x Wire SATA power cable (15-pin,2P/2.0mm)
—1 x Flat cable 9P(M)-PHD 10P/2.0mm)
3M foam (VHB-4622 10mm*20mm*1.1mm)
1 x CPU Cooler (128*75.6*37.5mm)

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
By
Comment
1st
October 2019
Avalue
Initial Release
2nd
February 2020
Avalue
Update 2.3.4 JAT1

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in details Avalue Technology ECM-WHL 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
ECM-WHL 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® Core™ i7-8665UE Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz)
Intel® Core™ i5-8365UE Processor (6M Cache, up to 4.10 GHz)
Intel® Core™ i3-8145UE Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.9GHz)
Intel® Celeron® Processor 4305UE (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz)
BIOS
AMI uEFI BIOS,256 Mbit SPI Flash ROM
Supports iAMT
I/O Chip
EC (IT8528E)
System Memory
2 x 260-Pin SO-DIMM Socket, Max. Up to 64 GB DDR4 2400
Watchdog Timer
H/W Reset, 1sec. –65535sec.
H/W Status
Monitor
Monitoring CPU Temperature, Voltage and FAN Status with Auto Throttling Control
Expansion
M.2
1 x M.2 (Key-B, 2242/3042, PCIe, SATA, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, SIM Slot)
1 x M.2 (Key-E, 2230, PCIe, USB2.0, CNVi)
Storage
SATA
1 x SATA III
M.2
1 x M.2 (Key-B, 2242)
Rear Edge I/O
Connectors
USB
4 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2)
LAN
2 x RJ45
HDMI
2 x HDMI (Factory CEC Controller Option, only for ON/OFF function)
LED
1 x LED for Power
1 x LED for Data Access
Audio
1 x Line-Out
1 x Mic-In
Onboard I/O
Connector
USB
2 x USB 2.0
COM
1 x RS-232
GPIO
1 x 8-bit GPIO
LPC
1 x LPC
SPI
1 x SPI
SMBus
1 x SMBus
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& Connector List
COM
2 x 5-Pin Connector for RS232(w/+12V, +5V, Ring)
Fan
1 x 4-Pin Connector for CPU Fan
Buzzer
1 x 2-Pin Wafer for Buzzer
CMOS Battery
1 x 2-Pin Wafer for Wired CR2032
1 x 3-Pin Header for Clear CMOS
Power ON
1 x 10-Pin Header for Front Panel Connector
USB
1 x 10-Pin Header support 2 x USB2.0
LCD
1 x 3-Pin Header for LCD Backlight Brightness Adjustment
1 x 5-Pin Wafer for LCD Inverter
1 x 40-Pin Connector for LVDS
Power Mode
1 x 3-Pin Header for AT/ATX Selection
DIO
1 x 12-Pin Header for GPIO
SATA Power
1 x 2-Pin Wafer for SATA Power
DC-In
1 x 4-Pin Connector for DC-Input
SPI
1 x 8-Pin Header for SPI
EC
1 x 3-Pin Header for EC Debug
LPC
1 x 12-Pin Header for LPC
Display
Chipset
Intel® UHD Graphics 620/610
Resolution
2 x HDMI 1.4: Max. Resolution 4096 x 2160@24/30Hz
1 x Dual-Channel 18/24-bit LVDS: Max. Resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz (7511B)
Multiple Display
Triple Display
Audio
HD Codec
Realtek ALC892 HD Codec
Audio Interface
1 x Mic-In
1 x Line-Out
Ethernet
LAN Chip
1 x Intel i211AT
1 x Intel i219LM
Ethernet
Interface
10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible
Connector
2 x RJ45 with ACT/LINK and SPEED LEDs
Mechanical &
Environmental
Power
Requirement
+12Vdc
ACPI
Single power ATX Support S0,S3, S4, S5
ACPI 5.0 Compliant

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Power Type
AT / ATX
Operating Temp.
0°C ~60°C, with 0.2m/s with air flow
Storage Temp.
-40°C ~ 75°C
Operating
Humidity
40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Size (L x W)
5.7" x 4" (146mm x 101mm)
(Please consult product engineers for the production feasibility if the size is larger
than 410x360mm or smaller than 80x70mm)
Weight
0.44 lbs (0.2 Kg)
Vibration Test
1.5Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, Random, 5 ~ 500Hz, 30min/Axis, 3 Axis
Shock Test
10G, IEC 60068-2-27, Half Sine, 11ms, Z Axis
Drop Test
ISTA 2A, IEC-60068-2-32 Test : Ed, 1 Corner, 3 Edges, 6 Faces
OS Support
(listed in accordance
with Intel
document)
Windows 10
Linux
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 ECM-WHL

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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
JRI1
Serial port 1 pin9 signal select
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JAT1
AT/ATX Input power select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
JBKL_SEL1
LCD backlight brightness adjustment
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
JBAT1
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
JBKL1
LCD inverter connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
Matching Connector: JST PHR-5
CPU_FAN1
CPU fan connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
JCOM1
Serial Port 1 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JDIO1
General purpose I/O connector
6 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00mm

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NGFF1
M.2 KEY-B 2242/3042 connector
NGFF2
M.2 KEY-E 2230 connector
LED1
HDD/Power LED indicator
JLVDS1
LVDS connector
DIN 40-pin wafer, pitch 1.25mm
Matching Connector: Hirose
DF13-40DS-1.25C
JFP1
Front Panel connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
USB1/2
4 x USB3.1 connector
JUSB1
USB2.0 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JBZ1
PC Buzzer connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
LAN1/2
RJ-45 Ethernet 1/2
BAT1
Battery connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25mm
JLPC1
LPC connector
6 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
PWR1
Power connector
2 x 2 wafer, pitch 4.20mm
JSPI1
SPI connector
4 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JEC_ROM1
EC Debug connector
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
SATA_PWR1
SATA Power connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
SATA1
Serial ATA connector
HDMI1
HDMI connector
SO_DIMM1/2
2 x DDR4 SODIMM socket
MIC1
Mic-in audio jack
LOUT1
Line-out audio jack
USIM1
SIM card slot

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2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.3.1 Serial port 1 pin9 signal select (JRI1)
* Default
Ring*
+5V
+12V
2.3.2 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)
* Default
Normal*
Clear CMOS

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2.3.3 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JBKL_SEL1)
* Default
PWM Mode*
DC Mode
2.3.4 AT/ATX Input power select (JAT1)
* Default
AT
ATX*