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GENESYS-KBU6 3.5” Subcompact Board User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: June 4, 2020...
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Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2020. 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.
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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, Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Core, Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity GENESYS-KBU6 ⚫ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Preface...
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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/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if any), to facilitate users in setting up their product. Users may refer to the product page on AAEON.com for the latest version of this document.
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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.
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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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China RoHS Requirement (EN) Hazardous and Toxic Materials List AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0 Hazardous or Toxic Materials or Elements Component Name PCB and Components Wires & Connectors for Ext.Connections Chassis CPU & RAM HDD Drive LCD Module Optical Drive Touch Control Module Battery This form is prepared in compliance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications..................1 Specifications ......................2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information ..................4 Dimensions ....................... 5 Jumpers and Connectors ..................7 List of Jumpers ......................8 2.3.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1) ..............8 2.3.2 mSATA/ Mini-Card Operating VCC Selection (JP5) ......
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2.4.15 USB 2.0 Port (CN21) ................23 2.4.16 COM Port 1 (CN25) ................24 2.4.17 COM Port 2 (CN27) ................25 2.4.18 LPC Port (CN29) .................. 27 2.4.19 External Power Input (CN30) ............. 28 Block Diagram ......................28 Hardware Assembly Guide .................. 29 2.6.1 Opening the System ................
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3.4.5.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration ..........55 3.4.6 USB Configuration ................56 3.4.7 Digital IO Port Configuration ............57 3.4.8 Power Management ................58 3.4.9 Compatibility Support Module Configuration ......60 Setup submenu: Chipset ..................61 3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ............ 62 3.5.2 Graphics Configuration ..............
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 Clear CMOS Jumper mSATA/Mini-Card Operating VCC Selection Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection COM2 Pin8 Function Selection JP10 Front Panel Connector 2.3.1...
2.3.3 Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection (JP7) 1 2 3 Disable (Default) Enable Note: When disabled, use power button JP10 (1-2) to power on the system. 2.3.4 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection (JP9) Ring (Default) +12V 2.3.5 Front Panel Connector (JP10) Pin Name Pin Name PWR_BTN-...
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 Battery DVI-I (Digital and Analog) DP Port SPI Debug Port LAN (RJ-45) Port1 CN10 LAN (RJ-45) Port2 CN11 Mini-Card Slot (Full-Mini Card) CN12...
2.4.1 Battery (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal level +3.3V 3.3V 2.4.2 DVI-I (Digital and Analog) (CN3) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DVI_D2- DVI_D2+ VGA_DDC_CLK VGA_DDC_DAT VGA_VSYNC DVI_D1- DVI_D1+ DVI_D0- DVI_D0+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DVI_CLK+ DVI_CLK- VGA_RED VGA_GREEN VGA_BLUE VGA_HSYNC 2.4.3 DP Port (CN5) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DP_D0+ DIFF DP_D0- DIFF DP_D1+ DIFF DP_D1- DIFF DP_D2+ DIFF DP_D2- DIFF DP_D3+ DIFF DP_D3- DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DP_AUX+ DIFF DP_AUX- DIFF HPLG_DETECT 2.4.4 BIOS Debug Port (CN8) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +3.3VSB +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS 2.4.5 LAN (RJ-45) Port1 (CN9) ACT/LINK SPEED Pin Name Signal Type Signal level MDI0+ DIFF MDI0-...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal level MDI2+ DIFF MDI2- DIFF MDI1- DIFF MDI3+ DIFF MDI3- DIFF 2.4.6 LAN (RJ-45) Port2 (CN10) Pin Name Signal Type Signal level MDI0+ DIFF MDI0- DIFF MDI1+ DIFF MDI2+ DIFF MDI2- DIFF MDI1- DIFF MDI3+ DIFF MDI3- DIFF...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal level +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.4.8 Micro SIM Card Socket (CN12) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA 2.4.9 Mini-Card Slot (Half-Mini Card) (CN13) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ#...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_REF_CLK- DIFF PCIE_REF_CLK+ DIFF W_DISABLE# +3.3V PCIE_RST# +3.3V PCIE_RX-/mSATA_RX+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V PCIE_RX+/mSATA_RX- DIFF +1.5V +1.5V SMB_CLK +3.3V PCIE_TX-/mSATA_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V PCIE_TX+/mSATA_TX+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V Note: CN13 can be selected for Mini-Card or mSATA by changing BIOS Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.10 SATA Port 1 (CN14) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.4.11 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN15) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.14 USB 2.0 Port (CN20) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF 2.4.15 USB 2.0 Port (CN21) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF G ND Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.17 COM Port 2 (CN27) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±5V ±5V ±5V RI/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D- ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_D+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Note 1: COM2 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note 2: Pin 8 function can be set by JP9. Chapter 2 –...
Hardware Assembly Guide This section details the steps to installing your device’s drive (HDD or SSD), RAM module, and Mini-Card modules (Half-Sized and Full-Sized mPCIe/mSATA cards). Be sure to read instructions before assembly and ensure that you have the required parts before proceeding.
2.6.1 Opening the System Step 1: Remove the four screws from the front panel (with AAEON Logo) of the system. Then remove the two screws connecting the bottom panel to the rear panel. Step 3: Slide the panel back slightly, then lift open from the rear. Note: There are several wires and cables connected to the front panel, be careful when lifting the panel.
2.6.2 RAM Module Installation Step 1: Install the memory RAM module. Insert at an angle (~30°) and then gently press down until it is secured in place (you will hear a click). Step 2: Take the small thermal pad and remove the clear backing. Stick the pad to the drive mounting bracket.
2.6.3 Mini-Card Installation Step 1: Remove both half-size and full-size mSATA mounting screws from the board. Step 2: Insert your half-size Mini-Card (mSATA) module into the first mSATA slot. Insert at an angle (~30°) then press down gently and secure with screw. Step 3: Insert your full-size Mini-Card (mSATA) module into the second slot.
2.6.4 Storage Drive Installation Step 1: Remove the four screws from the bottom panel securing the drive mounting bracket, and remove the bracket from the system. Connect the SATA and SATA Power cables to the 2.5” storage drive. Note: Do not connect the cables to the board at this time.
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Step 3: Remove the clear backing from the large thermal pad and place onto the drive, gently pushing down to adhere to the drive. Then, remove the backing from the exposed side. Step 4: Line up the large hole on the drive bracket with the VESA mount post on the bottom panel.
Step 6: For cable management, use a zip tie to attach the SATA and SATA Power cables to the loop on the top panel as shown. Be sure to cut any excess from the zip tie. 2.6.5 Reattach Panel Step 1: Being careful of cables, slide the tab on the bottom panel under the rear panel, lining up the holes.
2.6.6 Install Wall Mount Brackets For this task, you need two wall mount brackets and four steel screws included in the wall mount kit. Line up the brackets with the four open holes on the bottom panel of the system as shown, then secure brackets with the four screws.
2.6.7 VESA Mounting Kit For this task, you need the VESA bracket and two steel screws included in the VESA mount kit. Insert screws into the two empty holes on the bottom panel of the system as shown. The system can now be attached to the VESA bracket. Note: This image is for illustrative purposes.
System Test and Initialization The board uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, a few short beeps or an error message will be outputted. The board can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors. The system configuration verification routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the CMOS memory.
AMI BIOS Setup The AMI BIOS ROM has a pre-installed Setup program that allows users to modify basic system configurations, which is stored in the battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so that the information is retained when the power is turned off. To enter BIOS Setup, press <Del>...
3.4.1 CPU Configuration Options Summary Hyper-Threading Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). Active Processor Cores Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
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Options Summary Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Turbo Mode Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable processor Turbo Mode (requires EMTTM enabled too). AUTO means enabled, unless max turbo ratio is bigger than 16 - SKL A0 W/A Chapter 3 –...
3.4.2 Trusted Computing Options Summary Security Device Disable Support Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 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. SHA-1 PCR Bank Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.3 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.
3.4.4 Hardware Monitor Options Summary Smart Fan Enabled Enable or Disable Smart Fan Disabled FAN1 Output Mode Output PWM mode (push pull) Linear Fan Application Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Output PWM mode (open drain) Output PWM mode (push pull) to control 4-wire fans. Linear fan application circuit to control 3-wire fan speed by fan’s power terminal.
3.4.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Fan Mode: [Auto Duty] Options Summary Fan Mode Manual Duty Auto Duty Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Smart Fan Mode Select Duty Cycle Auto fan speed control. Fan speed will follow different temperature by different duty cycle 60-100 Temperature Chapter 3 –...
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Fan Mode: [Manual Duty] Options Summary Manual Duty Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Manual mode fan control, user can write expected duty cycle (PWM fan type) 60-100 Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.5.1 Serial Port 1 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=3F8; IRQ=4; IO=2F8; IRQ=3; Select an optimal setting for IO device Chapter 3 –...
3.4.5.2 Serial Port 2 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; Mode: RS232 UART RS232, 422, 485 selection RS422 RS485 Select an optimal setting for IO device...
3.4.5.3 Serial Port 3 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=3E8; IRQ=11; IO=2E8; IRQ=11; Mode: RS232 UART RS232, 422, 485 selection RS422 RS485 Select an optimal setting for IO device...
3.4.5.4 Serial Port 4 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=2E8; IRQ=11; IO=3E8; IRQ=11; Mode: RS232 UART RS232, 422, 485 selection RS422 RS485 Select an optimal setting for IO device...
3.4.6 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 Chapter 3 –...
3.4.7 Digital IO Port Configuration Options Summary DIO Port* Output Input Set DIO as Input or Output Output Level High Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Set output level when DIO pin is output Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.8 Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode. Power Saving(ERP) Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control Enabled Configure power mode for power saving function. Restore on Power Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Loss Power On...
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Options Summary Resume from Disabled LAN/RI Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable Resume from LAN/RI Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.9 Compatibility Support Module Configuration Options Summary Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Legacy only UEFI only This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority Storage Do not launch UEFI Legacy Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM Video Do not launch UEFI...
3.5.2 Graphics Configuration Options Summary Primary IGFX Boot VBIOS Default Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Display CRT/DP LVDS Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphic present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. Secondary IGFX Boot Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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Options Summary 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%...
3.5.4 PCH-IO Configuration Options Summary HD Audio Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled = HDA will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally enabled Auto = HDA will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. PCI Express Root Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
Security Change User/Administrator Password You 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.
Drivers Download and Installation Drivers for the GENESYS-KBU6 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/3-and-half-inches-subcompact-boards-GENESYS-kbu6 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Step 1 – Install Chipset Drivers Open the Step1 - Chipset folder followed by SetupChipset.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically...
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Step 5 – Install PenMount Touch 6000 Driver Open the Step 5 - PenMount Touch 6000 folder followed by Setup.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 6 – Install Serial Port Drivers (Optional) Click on the Step 6 - Serial Port Driver (Optional) folder followed by setup.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically...
Note on EHCI With the EHCI controller no longer available on the 6 Gen Intel ® Core™ platforms or later, it is recommended to install Windows 7 through a SATA bus, i.e. SATA DVD-ROM, or patch the EHCI driver onto an installation media for Windows 7. More information can be found in the links below.
Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports I/O Port Reference Signal Name Rate Output DVI Port +5V/1A (reserved) DP port +3.3V +3.3V/1A Mini-Card Slot (Full-Mini +3.3VSB +3.3V/1.1A CN11 Card) +1.5V +1.5V/0.375A Mini-Card Slot (Half-Mini +3.3VSB +3.3V/1.1A CN13 Card) +1.5V +1.5V/0.375A +5V Output for SATA HDD CN15 +5V/1A USB 3.0 Ports...
Connector and Cable Specifications Mating Connector Connector Available Function Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model no. External RTC Battery Molex 51021-0200 175011901C Connector Cable SATA CN14 Molex 88750-5318 SATA Cable 170X000085 Connector +5Vout 2 Pins for CN15 PHR-2 1702150155 Connector HDD Power USB Port USB Wafer...