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EPIC-KBS7 EPIC Board Use r ’s Manual 5 Last Updated: October 7, 2021...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2021. 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 witho ut the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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Acknowledgement 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 ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure you have received the following items: I t em Quantity EPIC-KBS7 ⚫ SATA power cable P/N: 1702150155 ⚫ SATA cable P/N: 1709070500 ⚫ Jumper cap P/N: 9657666600 ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
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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 and 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.
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Saf e ty 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.
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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...
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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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Chi na RoHS Requirement (EN) Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements He xavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated C omponent Le ad Me rcury C admium C hromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (Pb) (Hg)
1 .1 Spe cifications System F o rm Factor 4” EPIC Board CP U Generation Intel® Core™ SoC Intel® Core™ i7-6700TE (4C/ 8T, 2.40GHz, up to 3.40 GHz) Intel® Core™ i5-6500TE (4C/ 4T, 2.30GHz, up to 3.30 GHz) Intel® Core™ i3-6100TE (2C/ 4T, 2.70GHz) CP U TDP TDP 35W: i7-6700TE...
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Po wer P o wer Consumption (Typical) 3.5A at +12V, Intel® i7-6700TE, DDR4 2133MHz 16GB P o wer Consumption (Max) Dis play Co ntroller Intel® HD Graphics 630 Intel® HD Graphics 530 LVDS/eDP LVDS Dual Channel 18/24-bit x 1 (Q170) Dis play Interface HDMI x 1 VGA x 1...
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I nt ernal I/O U SB USB2.0 x 2 Serial Port COM2: RS-232/ 422/ 485 x 1 COM1, COM3, COM4: RS-232 x 4 Vid eo LVDS x 1 SA TA SATA III x 2 +5V SATA Power Connector x 1 A ud io Header x 1 (Line-in/ Line-out/ Mic) DI O/GPIO...
2.3 Li st of Jumpers Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s jumpers that you can configure for your application Lab el F unction JP 4 LVDS Power Select/ LVDS BKLT Power Select JP 5 LVDS Backlight Brightness Control Mode Select JP 6 Clear CMOS JP 7...
2.3 .5 Front Panel Header ( JP9) P in P in Name P in P in Name PWR_BTN- PWR_BTN+ HDD_LED- HDD_LED+ FP_BUZZER- BUZZER+ PWR_LED- PWR_LED+ H/W RESET- H/W RESET+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4 Li st of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the board’s connectors that you can configure for your application Lab el F unction B Z1 PC Buzzer CN 1 Backlight Connector CN 2 2-Pin DC IN Connector CN 3 LVDS Connector CN 4...
Lab el F unction CN 23 HDMI Connector CN 24 DIO Connector CN 25 VGA Connector CN 26 COM4 RS232 Pin Header CP U 1 CPU Socket DI MM1 RAM Socket 1 LED1 Standby Power LED Indicator LED2 +V5S LED Indicator LED3 HDD LED Indicator U 18...
2.4.2 2 -Pin DC IN Connector (CN2) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +12V +9~24V (or +12V) N o te: Pin 1 max current rating is 9A 2.4.3 LVDS Connector (CN3) N o te: LVDS LCD_PWR can be set to +3.3V or +5V by JP4. LCD_PWR supports max current of 2A.
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P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level 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 LVDS_DA3+ DIFF DDC_DATA +3.3V DDC_CLK +3.3V LVDS_DB0- DIFF LVDS_DB0+ DIFF LVDS_DB1- DIFF...
P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level LVDS_B_CLK+ DIFF 2.4.4 3 -Pin SB Power IN Connector ( CN4) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level PS_ON# +3.3V +5VSB N o te: Maximum current rating of Pin#3/+5VSB is 2A Chapter 2 –...
2.4.5 Audi o Pin Header (CN5) MIC_L MIC_R GND_AUDIO LINE_L_IN LINE_R_IN GND_AUDIO LEFT_OUT GND_AUDIO RIGHT_OUT +5V_AUDIO P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level MIC_L MIC_R GND_AUDIO LINE_L_IN LINE_R_IN GND_AUDIO LEFT_OUT GND_AUDIO RIGHT_OUT +5V_AUDIO Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.6 RTC Battery Connector ( CN6) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level RTCVCC +3.3V 2.4.7 SATA Power Connector ( CN7) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level N o te: +5V Output for SATA HDD max current 1A Chapter 2 –...
2.4.8 USB2.0 Pin Header (CN8/CN9) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF N o te: USB2.0 ports support max current 0.5A 2.4.9 SATA Port 2 ( CN10) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level SATA_TX+...
P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.4.10 SATA Port 1 ( CN13) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF Chapter 2 –...
2.4.11 E xternal Fan Pin Header ( CN14) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level FAN_POWER +12V FAN_TAC FAN_CTL +3.3V N o te: +12V output for FAN power max current 2A. 2.4.12 LPC Connector for Debug (CN15) P in P in Name Sig nal Type...
P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal level LPC_AD2 LPC_AD3 +V3.3S +3.3V FRAME# RST# SMB_DAT/I2C_SDA SMB_CLK/I2C_CLK SMB_ALERT/SERIRQ 2.4.13 COM2 RS232/422/485 PIN Header ( CN16) R S-232 Mode P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level ±5V Chapter 2 –...
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P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level ±5V ±5V RI/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V R S-422 Mode RS422_TX- RS422_TX+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V...
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R S-485 Mode P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level RS485_D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V N o te 1: COM4 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS. Default is RS-232. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.14 COM1 RS232 Pin Header (CN17) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level ±5V ±5V ±5V RI/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.15 COM3 RS232 Pin Header (CN18) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level ±5V ±5V ±5V RI/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.16 DIO PIN HEADER ( CN24) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level DIO0 DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 N o te: Digital I/O port supports current up to 0.5A Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.17 COM4 RS232 Pin Header ( CN26) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level ±5V ±5V ±5V RI/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.18 USB 3.0 Ports (CN21 / CN22) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX0− DIFF USB_SSRX0+ DIFF USB_SSTX0− DIFF USB_SSTX0+ DIFF +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX1− DIFF USB_SSRX1+ DIFF USB_SSTX1−...
2.4.19 Mi ni-Card Slot ( Full-Mini Card) ( CN11) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level PCIE_WAKE# +V3.3S +3.3V +V1.5S +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DATA PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF UIM_CLK PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF UIM_RST UIM_VPP W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V MSATA_RX- DIFF +V3.3S +3.3V...
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P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level MSATA_RX+ DIFF +V1.5S +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V MSATA_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V MSATA_TX+ DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +V3.3S +3.3V +V3.3S +3.3V +V1.5S +1.5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.4.20 L AN ( RJ-45) (CN19 / CN20) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal level MDI0+ DIFF MDI0- DIFF MDI1+ DIFF MDI2+ DIFF MDI2- DIFF MDI1-...
P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level HDMI_D 1- DIFF HDMI_D0+ DIFF HDMI_D0- DIFF HDMI_CLK+ HDMI_CLK- HDMI_SCL HDMI_SDA +V5S 2.4.22 VG A Port (CN25) P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level GREEN BLUE Chapter 2 –...
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P in P in Name Sig nal Type Sig nal Level +V5S CRT_PLUG DDC_DAT HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5 CPU Installation Before beginning CPU Installation, ensure the system is shut down (not in rest or sleep mode) and the power cord is disconnected. Have the Intel Kaby Lake or Skylake-S FCLGA 1151 processor ready (max. TDP 35W). St ep 1: Remove the plastic cover from the CPU socket as shown below. Chapter 2 –...
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St ep 2: Place the CPU in the socket, lining up the tabs as shown. St ep 3: Place the bracket onto the standoffs. Make sure to align as shown. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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St ep 4: Slide the cover as shown to fit the bracket onto the standoffs . St ep 5: Stick the sponge on the PCB in order to secure the metal cover. Notes regarding the benefits of the bracket: • Sp ecial Surface Treatment: The CPU bracket cover is treated with an electrophoretic deposition and insulation feature for better EMC protection.
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.
3.2 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>...
3.4.1 CPU Configuration Options summary: Intel (VMX) Disabled Virtualization Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. C states Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disable for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology).
3.4.2 SATA Configuration Options summary: SATA Controller(s) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or disable SATA Device. SATA Mode AHCI Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default RAID Mode Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. Port 0 Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable SATA Port.
3.4.3.1 Se ri al Port Configuration Options summary: Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8; IRQ=3; IO=3F8; IRQ=4; Select an optimal setting for IO device mode RS232 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.4.1 CPU Sm art Fan Mode Configuration Manual RPM Mode Options summary: Manual Setting 3000 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set Fan at fixed RPM Chapter 3 – BIOS Setup...
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Manual Duty Mode Options summary: Manual Setting Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set Fan at fixed Duty-Cycle Min=0 Max=100 Please input Dec number: Chapter 3 – BIOS Setup...
3.4.5 USB Configuration Options summary: Legacy USB Support Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Auto Enables BIOS Support for Legacy USB Support. When enabled, USB can be functional in legacy environment like DOS. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected Device Name (Emulation Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.6 Di gital IO Port Configuration Options summary: DIO Port* Output Input Set DIO as Input or Output Output Level High Set output level when DIO pin is output Chapter 3 – BIOS Setup...
3.4.7 Powe r Management Options summary: Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select power supply mode. Restore on Power Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Loss Power On Power Off Select power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. RTC wake system Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.5.1.1 G raphics Configuration Options summary: Primary Display Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IGFX PCIE Select which of IGFX/PEG Graphics dvice should be Primary Display. Primary IGFX Boot VBIOS Default Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Display LVDS HDMI Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphic present.
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Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. Color Depth 18-bit Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 24-bit 36-bit 48-bit Select panel type Backlight Type Normal Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Inverted Select backlight control signal type Backlight Level Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 100%...
3.6 Se tup Submenu: Security Change User/Administrator Password Y ou can set an Administrator Password or User Password. An Administrator Password must be set before you can set a User Password. The password will be required during boot up, or when the user enters the Setup utility. A User Password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility.
Dri ver Download and Installation Drivers for the EPIC-KBS7 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/epic-boards-epic-kbs7 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. St ep 1 – Install Chipset Drivers Open the St ep 1 –...
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St ep 3 – Install LAN Driver Open the STEP3 – LAN (Intel_82579) folder and select your OS Open the .exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically St ep 4 – Install Audio Driver Open the STEP4 –...
Mating Connectors Connector Mat ing Connector A vailable F unction Cab le P/N Lab el Cab le Vendor Mo del no LVDS Invertor CN 1 PHR-5 Connector +9~24V Vin CN 2 Power Cable 1702002010 Connector LVDS CN 3 HIROSE DF13-30DS-1.25C Connector External +5VSB Power...
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