Asus Aaeon GENE-ADP6 User Manual

Asus Aaeon GENE-ADP6 User Manual

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User's Manual 1
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Last Updated: September 16, 2022

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  • Page 1 GENE-ADP6 3.5” Subcompact Board User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: September 16, 2022...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2022. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer 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 form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Acknowledgements All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Intel® and Celeron® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Intel Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation ⚫...
  • Page 4 Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity GENE-ADP6 MB If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Preface...
  • Page 5 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 at AAEON.com for the latest version of this document.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this manual for future references All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it.
  • Page 7 If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our service personnel: Damaged power cord or plug Liquid intrusion to the device iii. Exposure to moisture Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in this manual The device is dropped or damaged Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 China RoHS Requirements (CN) 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及其电子组件 外部信号 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 连接器及线材...
  • Page 10 China RoHS Requirement (EN) Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Component Lead Mercury Cadmium Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) PCB &...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ......................2 Block Diagram ......................6 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................7 Dimensions ....................... 8 Jumpers and Connectors ..................10 List of Jumpers ......................12 2.3.1 Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection (JP1) ........ 12 2.3.2 COM 1 Pin 9 Function Selection (JP2) ............
  • Page 12 2.4.10.2 COM Port 4 RS-422/RS-485 ............24 2.4.11 COM Port1/Port2 (CN12) ................25 2.4.11.1 COM Port 1 RS-422/RS-485 ............26 2.4.11.2 COM Port 2 RS-422/RS-485 ............27 2.4.12 USB 2.0 Port 5/Port 6 (CN13) ..............28 2.4.13 Digital IO Port (CN14).................. 29 2.4.14 USB 2.0 Port 7/Port 8 (CN15) ..............
  • Page 13 2.5.2 Heatspreader - GENE-ADP6-HSP01 ............54 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup ....................56 System Test and Initialization ................57 AMI BIOS Setup ..................... 58 Setup Submenu: Main ..................59 Setup Submenu: Advanced ................. 60 3.4.1 CPU Configuration ..................61 3.4.2 PCH-FW Configuration ................
  • Page 14 Setup Submenu: Security ..................86 3.6.1 Secure Boot ....................87 3.6.2 Key Management ..................88 Setup Submenu: Boot ..................90 3.7.1 BBS Priorities ....................91 Setup Submenu: Save & Exit ................92 Setup Submenu: MEBx ..................93 3.9.1 Intel® AMT Configuration ................. 94 3.9.2 Redirection features ..................
  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications System Form Factor 3.5” SubCompact Board Processor Intel® 12th Generation Core™/Celeron CPU i7-1270PE (12C/16T, 3.30GHz, up to 4.50GHz, 28W, TDP-up to 64W) i7-1265UE (10C/12T, 3.50GHz, up to 4.70GHz, 15W, TDP-up to 55W) i5-1250PE (12C/16T, 3.20GHz, up to 4.40GHz, 28W, TDP-up to 64W) i3-1220PE (8C/12T, 3.10GHz, up to 4.20GHz, 28W, TDP-up to 64W)
  • Page 17 Power Power Requirement +9-36V or +12V Power Supply Type AT/ATX Connector Phoenix 2-pin Connector Power Consumption (Typical) Intel® Core™ i7-1270 PE, DDR5 32GB x 2, 5.72A@ +12V (Typical) Intel® Core™ i7-1270 PE, DDR5 32GB x 2, 7.95A@ +12V (Max) Display Controller Intel®...
  • Page 18 External I/O Ethernet Intel® i219, 10/100/1000Base Intel® i226, 2.5G USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 3 USB Type C x 1 (DP 1.4a, PD 5V/3A) Serial Port Video HDMI 2.1 x 1 DP 1.4a x 1 Internal I/O USB 2.0 x 4 Serial Port COM 1, COM 2 (RS232/422/485, supports 5V/12V/RI)
  • Page 19 Expansion Mini PCIe/ mSATA M-Key 2280 x 1 (PCIe x4 Gen 4) B-Key 3052/3042/2242 x 1 (PCIe x2, USB 3.2+SATA, USB 2.0, default: USB 3.2+SATA) E-Key 2230 x 1 (PCIe, USB 2.0) Other FPC x 1 (PCI x4 Gen 4, only supports Graphic or NVME) Environmental Operating Temperature...
  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Chapter 1 – Product Specifications...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 22: Dimensions

    Dimensions Component Side: Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 23 Solder Side: Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 24: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Top View Front I/O View Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 25 Bottom View Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 26: List Of Jumpers

    List of Jumpers Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s jumpers that you can configure for your application Label Function Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection COM1 Pin9 Function Selection COM2 Pin9 Function Selection LVDS Operating Voltage Selection LVDS Backlight Inverter Voltage Selection Clear CMOS Jumper LVDS Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection...
  • Page 27: Com 1 Pin 9 Function Selection (Jp2)

    2.3.2 COM 1 Pin 9 Function Selection (JP2) +12V Ring (Default) 2.3.3 COM 2 Pin 9 Function Selection (JP3) +12V Ring (Default) 2.3.4 LVDS Backlight Inverter Voltage Selection (JP4) +5V (Default) +12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 28: Lvds Operating Voltage Selection (Jp4)

    2.3.5 LVDS Operating Voltage Selection (JP4) +3.3V (Default) 2.3.6 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP5) Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 2.3.7 LVDS Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection (JP6) VR Mode PWM mode (Default) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 29: List Of Connectors

    List of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s connectors that you can configure for your application Label Function +5V Output for SATA HDD SATA Port External +12V Input (Optional) External Power Input Audio I/O Port M.2 (Key B) Connector DDR5 SO-DIMM Channel 1 Front Panel...
  • Page 30: Output For Sata Hdd (Cn1)

    Label Function CN25 3-pin FAN Connector (Optional) CN26 4-pin FAN Connector CN27 LAN (RJ-45) Port1/Port2 CN28 LAN Port1 LED Connector CN29 USB 3.2/USB2.0 Port3 CN30 USB 3.2/USB2.0 Port1/Port2 CN31 DP Connector CN33 HDMI Connector CN34 USB Type C CN35 FPC Connector CN36 LAN Port2 LED Connector 2.4.1...
  • Page 31: Sata Port (Cn2)

    2.4.2 SATA Port (CN2) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 32: External +12V Input (Optional) (Cn3)

    2.4.3 External +12V Input (Optional) (CN3) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +12V +12V +12V +12V 2.4.4 External Power Input (CN4) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +12V +12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 33: Audio I/O Port (Cn5)

    2.4.5 Audio I/O Port (CN5) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RIGHT_OUT MIC_R LEFT_OUT MIC_L JD_LOUT JD_MIC GND_AUDIO GND_AUDIO JD_LIN LINE_R_IN +5V_AUDIO LINE_L_IN Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 34: B-Key Connector (Cn6)

    2.4.6 M.2 B-Key Connector (CN6) Standard specifications. 2.4.7 DDR5 SO-DIMM Channel (CN7) Standard specifications. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 35: Front Panel (Cn9)

    2.4.8 Front Panel (CN9) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level EXT_PWRBTN# SATA_LED- SATA_LED+ BUZZER- BUZZER+ PWR_LED+ HWRST# 2.4.9 DDR5 SO-DIMM Channel 2 (CN10) Standard Specifications. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 36: Com Port 3/Port 4 (Cn11)

    2.4.10 COM Port 3/Port 4 (CN11) COM Port 3/ Port 4 RS-232 (Default) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD3 DCD4 ±9V ±9V DTR3 ±9V DTR4 ±9V DSR3 DSR4 RTS3 ±9V RTS4 ±9V CTS3 CTS4 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 37: Com Port 3 Rs-Rs-422/Rs-485

    COM Port 3/ Port 4 RS-232 (Default) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RI3/ +5V/ +12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V RI4/ +5V/ +12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V 2.4.10.1 COM Port 3 RS-RS-422/RS-485 COM Port 3 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±9V RS422_TX+...
  • Page 38: Com Port 4 Rs-422/Rs-485

    2.4.10.2 COM Port 4 RS-422/RS-485 COM Port 4 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±9V RS422_TX+ ±9V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- COM Port 4 RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±9V RS485_D+ ±9V Note: COM 4 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Chapter 2 –...
  • Page 39: Com Port1/Port2 (Cn12)

    2.4.11 COM Port1/Port2 (CN12) COM Port 1/ Port 2 RS-232 (Default) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD1 DCD2 ±9V ±9V DTR1 ±9V DTR2 ±9V DSR1 DSR2 RTS1 ±9V RTS2 ±9V CTS1 CTS2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 40: Com Port 1 Rs-422/Rs-485

    COM Port 1/ Port 2 RS-232 (Default) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RI1/ +5V/ +12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V RI2/ +5V/ +12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V 2.4.11.1 COM Port 1 RS-422/RS-485 COM Port 1 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±9V RS422_TX+...
  • Page 41: Com Port 2 Rs-422/Rs-485

    2.4.11.2 COM Port 2 RS-422/RS-485 COM Port 2 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±9V RS422_TX+ ±9V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- COM Port 1 RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±9V RS485_D+ ±9V Note: COM4 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note: Pin 18 function can be set by JP3.
  • Page 42: Usb 2.0 Port 5/Port 6 (Cn13)

    2.4.12 USB 2.0 Port 5/Port 6 (CN13) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5VSB USB2_5_DN DIFF USB2_6_DN DIFF USB2_5_DP DIFF USB2_6_DP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.5A/Port. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 43: Digital Io Port (Cn14)

    2.4.13 Digital IO Port (CN14) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DIO_0 IN/OUT DIO_1 IN/OUT DIO_2 IN/OUT DIO_3 IN/OUT DIO_4 IN/OUT DIO_5 IN/OUT DIO_6 IN/OUT DIO_7 IN/OUT +V5S Note: The driving current of +V5S supports up to 0.5A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 44: Usb 2.0 Port 7/Port 8 (Cn15)

    2.4.14 USB 2.0 Port 7/Port 8 (CN15) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB +5VSB USB2_7_DN DIFF USB2_8_DN DIFF USB2_7_DP DIFF USB2_8_DP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.5A/Port. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 45: Spi Flash Programming Port (Cn16)

    2.4.15 SPI Flash Programming Port (CN16) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +V3P3A_SPI +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 46: Lvds Inverter/ Backlight Connector (Cn17)

    2.4.16 LVDS Inverter/ Backlight Connector (CN17) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_PWR +5V(Default)/+12V BKL_PWR +5V(Default)/+12V BKL_CONTROL BKL_ENABLE +3.3V Note: LVDS/BKL_PWR can be set to +12V or +5V by JP4. Note: LVDS/BKL_CONTROL can be set by JP6. Note: The driving current of BKL_PWR supports up to 2A. Chapter 2 –...
  • Page 47: E-Key) Connector (Cn18)

    2.4.17 M.2 (E-Key) Connector (CN18) Standard specifications. 2.4.18 M.2 (M-Key) Connector (CN19) Standard specifications. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 48: Edp Connector (Cn20)

    2.4.19 eDP Connector (CN20) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VDD +3.3V +VDD +3.3V +VDD +3.3V EDP_LANE2_DN DIFF EDP_LANE2_DP DIFF EDP_LANE1_DN DIFF EDP_LANE1_DP DIFF EDP_LANE0_DN DIFF EDP_LANE0_DP DIFF EDP_LANE3_DN DIFF EDP_LANE3_DP DIFF EDP_AUX_DN DIFF EDP_ AUX _DP DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 49 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level EDP_BKLTCTL EDP_BKLT_EN EDP_HPD +VCC_EDP_BKLT +12V +VCC_EDP_BKLT +12V +VCC_EDP_BKLT +12V +VCC_EDP_BKLT +12V Note: The driving current of +VCC_EDP_BKLT supports up to 1.2A. Note: The driving current of +VDD supports up to 1A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 50: Lvds Connector (Cn21)

    2.4.20 LVDS Connector (CN21) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_ENABLE BKL_CONTROL LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V LVDS_A_CLK- DIFF LVDS_A_CLK+ DIFF LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V LVDS_DA0- DIFF LVDS_DA0+ DIFF LVDS_DA1- DIFF LVDS_DA1+ DIFF LVDS_DA2- DIFF LVDS_DA2+ DIFF LVDS_DA3- DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 51 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LVDS_DA3+ DIFF DDC_DATA +3.3V DDC_CLK +3.3V LVDS_DB0- DIFF LVDS_DB0+ DIFF LVDS_DB1- DIFF LVDS_DB1+ DIFF LVDS_DB2- DIFF LVDS_DB2+ DIFF LVDS_DB3- DIFF LVDS_DB3+ DIFF LCD_PWR +3.3V/+5V LVDS_B_CLK- DIFF LVDS_B_CLK+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 52: Espi Connector (Cn22)

    2.4.21 eSPI Connector (CN22) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ESP_IO0 +1.8V ESP_IO1 +1.8V ESP_IO2 +1.8V ESP_IO3 +1.8V +V3P3S +3.3V ESPI_CS ESPI_RST +3.3V ESPI_CLK +1.8V SMB_DATA/ I2C_SDA +3.3V SMB_CLK/ I2C_CLK +3.3V SMB_ALERT/ +3.3V INT_SERIRQ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 53: Nano Sim Card Socket (Cn23)

    2.4.22 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN23) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 54: Rtc Battery Connector (Cn24)

    2.4.23 RTC Battery Connector (CN24) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V +3.3V 2.4.24 4-Pin FAN Connector (CN26) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V FAN_TAC FAN_CTL Note: The driving current of FAN_POWER supports up to 1A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 55: Lan (Rj-45) Port 1/Port 2 (Cn27)

    2.4.25 LAN (RJ-45) Port 1/Port 2 (CN27) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LAN2_MDI0_P DIFF LAN2_MDI0_N DIFF LAN2_MDI1_P DIFF LAN2_MDI1_N DIFF LAN2_MDI2_P DIFF LAN2_MDI2_N DIFF LAN2_MDI3_P DIFF 1P10 LAN2_MDI3_N DIFF LAN1_MDI0_P DIFF LAN1_MDI0_N DIFF LAN1_MDI1_P DIFF LAN1_MDI1_N DIFF LAN1_MDI2_P DIFF LAN1_MDI2_N DIFF LAN1_MDI3_P...
  • Page 56: Lan Port 1 Led Connector (Cn28)

    2.4.26 LAN Port 1 LED Connector (CN28) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LINK1_ACT# +V3P3A +3.3V LAN1_1000# LAN1_100# LAN1_100# LAN1_1000# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 57: Usb 3.2/Usb 2.0 Port 3 (Cn29)

    2.4.27 USB 3.2/USB 2.0 Port 3 (CN29) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB2_3_DN DIFF USB2_3_DP DIFF USB3_3_RXN DIFF USB3_3_RXP DIFF USB3_3_TXN DIFF USB3_3_TXP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.9A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 58: Usb 3.2/Usb 2.0 Port1/Port2 (Cn30)

    2.4.28 USB 3.2/USB 2.0 Port1/Port2 (CN30) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB2_1_DN DIFF USB2_1_DP DIFF USB3_1_RXN DIFF USB3_1_RXP DIFF USB3_1_TXN DIFF USB3_1_TXP DIFF +5VSB USB2_2_DN DIFF USB2_2_DP DIFF USB3_2_RXN DIFF USB3_2_RXP DIFF USB3_2_TXN DIFF USB3_2_TXP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 0.9A/Port. Chapter 2 –...
  • Page 59: Dp Connector (Cn31)

    2.4.29 DP Connector (CN31) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DP_TX0_DP DIFF DP_TX0_DN DIFF DP_TX1_DP DIFF DP_TX1_DN DIFF DP_TX2_DP DIFF DP_TX2_DN DIFF DP_TX3_DP DIFF DP_TX3_DN DIFF DP_OB_AUX_EN DP_AUX_DP DP_AUX_DN DP_HPD +3.3V +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 60: Hdmi Connector (Cn33)

    2.4.30 HDMI Connector (CN33) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level HDMI_TX2+ DIFF HDMI_TX2- DIFF HDMI_TX1+ DIFF HDMI_TX1- DIFF HDMI_TX0+ DIFF HDMI_TX0- DIFF HDMI_CLK+ DIFF HDMI_CLK- DIFF DDC_CLK DDC_DATA +V5S HDMI_HPD Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 61: Usb Type C (Cn34)

    2.4.31 USB Type C (CN34) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TCP2_TX0_DP DIFF TCP2_TX0_DN DIFF +5VSB CON_CC1 USB2_10_DP DIFF USB2_10_DN DIFF CONN_TYPEC1_SBU1 DIFF +5VSB TCP2_TXRX1_DN DIFF TCP2_TXRX1_DP DIFF TCP2_TX1_DP DIFF TCP2_TX1_DN DIFF +5VSB CONN_TYPEC1_CC2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 62 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB2_10_DP DIFF USB2_10_DN DIFF CONN_TYPEC1_SBU2 DIFF +5VSB TCP2_TXRX0_DN DIFF TCP2_TXRX0_DP DIFF Note: The driving current of +5VSB supports up to 3A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 63: Fpc Connector (Cn35)

    2.4.32 FPC Connector (CN35) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +V3P3S +3.3V +V3P3S +3.3V +V3P3S +3.3V SMB_DATA SMB_CLK +3.3V BUF_PLT_RST# +3.3V +V3P3A +3.3V PCIE4_B_1_RXP DIFF PCIE4_B_1_RXN DIFF PCIE4_B_3_RXP DIFF PCIE4_B_3_RXN DIFF PCIE4_B_2_RXP DIFF PCIE4_B_2_RXN DIFF PCIE4_B_0_RXP DIFF PCIE4_B_0_RXN DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 64 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE4_B_3_TXN DIFF PCIE4_B_3_TXP DIFF PCIE4_B_2_TXN DIFF PCIE4_B_2_TXP DIFF PCIE4_B_1_TXN DIFF PCIE4_B_1_TXP DIFF PCIE_3_GEN4_CLK_DN DIFF PCIE_3_GEN4_CLK_DP DIFF PCIE4_B_0_TXN DIFF PCIE4_B_0_TXP DIFF +V12S +12V +V12S +12V +V12S +12V +V12S +12V +V12S +12V Note: The driving current of +V12S supports up to 2.1A. Note: The driving current of +V3P3A supports up to 0.375A.
  • Page 65: Lan Port 2 Led Connector (Cn36)

    2.4.33 LAN Port 2 LED Connector (CN36) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LINK2_ACT# +V3P3A +3.3V LAN2_1000# LAN2_2500# LAN2_2500# LAN2_1000# Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 66: Thermal Solutions

    Thermal Solutions 2.5.1 Active Cooling Fan - GENE-ADP6-FAN01 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 67 GENE-ADP6-FAN01 Assembly Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 68: Heatspreader - Gene-Adp6-Hsp01

    2.5.2 Heatspreader - GENE-ADP6-HSP01 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 69 GENE-ADP6-HSP01 Assembly Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 70: Chapter 3 - Ami Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 71: System Test And Initialization

    System Test and Initialization These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or see an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.
  • Page 72: Ami Bios Setup

    AMI BIOS Setup AMI BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. Entering Setup Power on the computer and press <Del>or <ESC>...
  • Page 73: Setup Submenu: Main

    Setup Submenu: Main Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 74: Setup Submenu: Advanced

    Setup Submenu: Advanced Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 75: Cpu Configuration

    3.4.1 CPU Configuration Options Summary Disabled Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Disabled Hyper-Threading Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Hyper-Threading Technology. Disabled Intel®...
  • Page 76: Pch-Fw Configuration

    Options Summary Disabled C states Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable CPU Power Management. Allows CPU to go to C states when it’s not 100 utilized. 3.4.2 PCH-FW Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 77: Firmware Update Configuration

    3.4.3 Firmware Update Configuration Options Summary Enabled Me FW Image Re-Flash Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable Me FW Image Re-Flash function. Disabled FW Update Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable ME FW Update function. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 78: Ptt Configuration

    3.4.4 PTT Configuration Options Summary dTPM Optimal Default, Failsafe Default TPM Device Selection Selects TPM device: PTT or discrete TPM. PTT - enables PTT in SkuMgr dTPM - disables PTT is SkuMgr Warning ! PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost. Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 79: Trusted Computing

    3.4.5 Trusted Computing Options Summary Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Security Device Support Disable Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default SHA256 PCR Bank Disabled Enable or Disable SHA256 PCR Bank.
  • Page 80 Options Summary Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Platform Hierarchy Disabled Enable or Disable Platform Hierarchy Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Storage Hierarchy Disabled Enable or Disable Storage Hierarchy Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Endorsement Hierarchy Disabled Enable or Disable Endorsement Hierarchy Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Physical Presence Spec Version...
  • Page 81: Sata Configuration

    3.4.6 SATA Configuration Options Summary Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default SATA Controller(s) Disabled Enable/Disable SATA Device. Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default M.2 KEY-B(CN6) Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Port. Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Port 1(CN3) Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Port. Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Hot Plug...
  • Page 82: Hardware Monitor

    3.4.7 Hardware Monitor Options Summary Disable Smart Fan Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enables or Disables Smart Fan. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 83: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    3.4.7.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Options Summary Output PWM mode (open drain) Linear Fan FAN1 Output Mode Application Output PWM mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default (push pull) Manual Duty Mode Fan 1 Smart Fan Control Auto Duty-Cycle Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Mode Smart Fan Mode Select.
  • Page 84: Sio Configuration

    Options Summary Temperature 1 Duty Cycle 1 Auto fan speed control. Fan speed will follow different temperature by different duty cycle 1-100. 3.4.8 SIO Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 85: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    3.4.8.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Options Summary Disable Use This Device Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Use Automatic Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Settings Possible: IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
  • Page 86: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    3.4.8.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Options Summary Disable Use This Device Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Use Automatic Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Settings Possible: IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
  • Page 87: Serial Port 3 Configuration

    3.4.8.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Options Summary Disable Use This Device Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Use Automatic Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Settings Possible: IO=3E8h; IRQ=11 IO=2E8h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
  • Page 88: Serial Port 4 Configuration

    3.4.8.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Options Summary Disable Use This Device Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Use Automatic Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Settings Possible: IO=2E8h; IRQ=11 IO=3E8h; IRQ=11 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
  • Page 89: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection Options Summary Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Console Redirection Enabled Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Console Redirection EMS Enabled Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 90: Legacy Console Redirection Settings

    3.4.10 Legacy Console Redirection Settings Options Summary COM0 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default COM1(Pci Bus0, Redirection COM Port Dev0, Func0) (Disabled) Select a COM Port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM message. 80x24 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Resolution 80x25 On Legacy OS, the number of Rows and Columns supported redirection.
  • Page 91: Aaeon Bios Robot

    3.4.11 AAEON BIOS Robot Options Summary Sends watch dog before Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default BIOS POST Enabled Enabled - Robot set Watch Dog Timer (WDT) right after power on, before BIOS start POST process. Then Robot will clear WDT on completion of POST. WDT will reset system automatically if it is not cleared before its timer counts down to zero.
  • Page 92 Options Summary OS Timer (minute) Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Timer count set to Watch Dog Timer for OS loading. Delayed POST (PEI phase) Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Enabled - Robot holds BIOS from starting POST, right after power on. This allows BIOS POST to start with stable power or start after system is physically warmed-up.
  • Page 93: Power Management

    3.4.12 Power Management Options Summary ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Power Mode AT Type Select power supply mode. Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Restore AC Power Loss Always On Always Off Select power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default RTC wake system from S5...
  • Page 94: Digital Io Port Configuration

    3.4.13 Digital IO Port Configuration Options Summary Output DIO Port* Input Set DIO as Input or Output. High Output Level Set output level when DIO pin is output. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 95: Setup Submenu: Chipset

    Setup Submenu: Chipset Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 96: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Options Summary Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default VT-d Enabled VT-d capability. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 97: Memory Configuration

    3.5.2 Memory Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 98: Lvds Panel Configuration

    3.5.3 LVDS Panel Configuration Options Summary Disabled LVDS Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disabled this panel. 640x480,18bit,60Hz 800x480,18bit,60Hz 800x600,18bit,60Hz 1024x600,18bit,60Hz 1024x768,18bit,60Hz LVDS Panel Type 1024x768,24bit,60Hz Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 1280x768,24bit,60Hz 1280x1024,48bit,60Hz 1366x768,24bit,60Hz 1440x900,48bit,60Hz 1600x1200,48bit,60Hz Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 99 Options Summary 1920x1080,48bit,60Hz 1920x1200,48bit,60Hz Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. Single Channel Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Panel Mode Dual Channel Panel mode selection for Single channel or Dual channel. 18-bit Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 24-bit Color Depth 36-bit...
  • Page 100: Setup Submenu: Security

    Setup Submenu: Security Change User/Supervisor Password You can install a Supervisor password, and if you install a supervisor password, you can then install a user password. A user password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility. If you highlight these items and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a password.
  • Page 101: Secure Boot

    3.6.1 Secure Boot Options Summary Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Secure Boot Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset Custom Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Secure Boot Mode...
  • Page 102: Key Management

    3.6.2 Key Management Options Summary Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Factory Key Provision Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset. Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode.
  • Page 103 Options Summary Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB Device Guard ready system must not list 'Microsoft UEFI CA' Certificate in Authorized Signature database (db). Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults. Details Export Platform Key (PK) Update Delete Details Export Key Exchange Keys Update...
  • Page 104: Setup Submenu: Boot

    Setup Submenu: Boot Options Summary Disabled Quiet Boot Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Quiet Boot option. Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default UEFI PXE Support Enabled Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack. FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets the system boot order. Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 105: Bbs Priorities

    3.7.1 BBS Priorities Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 106: Setup Submenu: Save & Exit

    Setup Submenu: Save & Exit Options Summary Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Restore Defaults Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 107: Setup Submenu: Mebx

    Setup Submenu: MEBx Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 108: Intel® Amt Configuration

    3.9.1 Intel® AMT Configuration Options Summary Default Password Only Password Policy During Setup and Configuration Anytime Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Network Active Network Access State Network Inactive Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Full Unprovision Changes network state of ME. When disabling, it will also clear some other settings. Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 109: Redirection Features

    3.9.2 Redirection features Options Summary Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable FW SOL Interface. Disabled Storage Redirection Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable FW Remote – Storage Redirection. Disabled KVM Features Selection Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable FW KVM Feature. Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 110: User Consent

    3.9.3 User Consent Options Summary None User Opt-in Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Configure When User Consent Should be Required. Disabled Opt-in Configurable from Remote IT Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable Remote Change Capability of User Consent Feature. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 111: Power Control

    3.9.4 Power Control Options Summary Mobile: ON in S0 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default ME ON in Host Sleep Mobile: ON in S0, States ME Wake in S3, S4-5(AC only) Idle Timeout Timeout Value (1-65536). Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 112: Chapter 4 - Driver Installation

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – Driver Installation...
  • Page 113: Driver Download/Installation

    Driver Download/Installation Drivers for the GENE-ADP6 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/subcompact-boards-gene-adp6 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Audio Driver (Windows 10) Open the folder where you unzipped the Audio Drivers. Run the Setup.exe in the folder.
  • Page 114 LAN Drivers (Windows 10/11) Open the folder where you unzipped the LAN Drivers. Run the Autorun.exe file in the folder. Follow the instructions. Drivers will be installed automatically. Peripheral Driver (Windows 10/11) Open the folder where you unzipped the Peripheral Drivers. Run the SetupSerialIO.exe file in the folder.
  • Page 115: Appendix A - I/O Information

    Appendix A Appendix A - I/O Information...
  • Page 116: I/O Address Map

    I/O Address Map Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 117 Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 118: A.2 Memory Address Map

    A.2 Memory Address Map Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 119: A.3 Irq Mapping Chart

    A.3 IRQ Mapping Chart Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 120 Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 121 Appendix A – I/O Information...
  • Page 122: Appendix B - Mating Connectors And Cables

    Appendix B Appendix B – Mating Connectors and Cables...
  • Page 123: Mating Connectors And Cables

    Mating Connectors and Cables Mating Connector Connector Function Cable P/N Label Vendor Model no SATA Power PHR-2 1702150155 SATA Molex 887505318 Power 170204010R Audio with detect Aces 50247-012H0H0-001 170X000156 Front Panel ACES 50247-010H0H0-001 1709100108 CN11 COM Port 3/4 ACES 50247-020H0H0-001 170X000231 CN12 COM Port 1/2...

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