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GENE-APL6 3.5” Subcompact Board User’s Manual 4 Last Updated: August 20, 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 without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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Acknowledgements All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ⚫ Intel®, Pentium®, and Celeron® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ⚫ Intel Atom™ is a trademark 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 GENE-APL6 MB ⚫ Heat Spreader ⚫ 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 at 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) 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 &...
Specifications System Form Factor 3.5'' Subcompact Board Intel® Atom™/ Celeron®/ Pentium® Processor: Pentium N4200 (4C/4T, 1.10 GHz, up to 2.5 GHz) Celeron N3350 (2C/2T, 1.10 GHz, up to 2.40 GHz) Atom E3950 (4C/4T, 1.60 GHz, up to 2.00GHz) Atom E3940 (4C/4T, 1.60GHz, up to 1.80GHz) Atom E3930 (2C/2T, 1.30GHz, up to 1.80GHz) CPU TDP 6W: N4200, N3350...
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Power Power Requirement +9-36V (Optional: +12V) Power Supply Type AT/ATX Connector Phoenix 2-pin Connector Power Consumption Typical 2.36A at +12V with Intel® E3950, DDR3L 1866MHz 8GB Power Consumption Max 2.41A at +12V with Intel® E3950, DDR3L 1866MHz 8GB Display Controller Intel®...
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External I/O Others — Internal I/O USB2.0 x 2 Serial Port COM2, COM3 (RS232/422/485, supports 5V/12V/RI) COM4 (RS232) Video LVDS1 x 1 LVDS2/HDMI x 1 (Default LVDS2) SATA SATA III x 1 +5V SATA Power Connector x 1 Audio Audio Header x 1 DIO/GPIO 8-bit SMBus/I2C...
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 Front Panel Connector COM2 Pin8 Function Selection COM3 Pin8 Function Selection LVDS Port2 Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection LVDS Port2 Backlight Inverter VCC Selection and Operating VDD Selection LVDS Port1 Backlight Inverter VCC Selection and Operating VDD Selection LVDS Port2 Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection...
2.5.6 LVDS Port1 Backlight Inverter VCC Selection (JP6) +12V +5V (Default) +3.3V (Default) 2.5.7 LVDS Port1 Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection (JP7) 1 2 3 VR Mode (Default) PWM Mode 2.5.8 Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection (JP8) Disable/ATX Enable/AT (Default) Note: When disabled, the power button of JP5 (1-2) will be used to power on the system.
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 External +5VSB Input +5V Output for SATA HDD External Power Input SATA Port CPU Fan (Optional) Audio I/O Port Mini Card Slot (Full-Sized) COM Port 2 RS232/422/485...
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Label Function CN24 LAN (RJ-45) Port2 CN25 COM Port 1 (Wafer, Optional) CN26 Dual USB3.0 Connector Port 0/ Port 1 CN27 COM Port 1 (D-SUB 9) CN28 Battery Connector CN29 HDMI Connector CN30 VGA Port DIMM1 DDR3L SO-DIMM Slot Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.1 External +5VSB Input (CN1) PS_ON# +5VSB Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PS_ON# +5VSB Note 1: Since every power supply discharge design is different, we recommend restarting 3 seconds after powering off to make sure ATX power is fully discharged, or make sure 5V standby power has been discharged to under 2V.
2.6.3 External Power Input (CN3) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +VIN 9V~36V or 12V Note 1: There are two types of power input, 9V~36V or 12V only. Input type can be adjusted in BIOS. Note 2: The maximum current rating of Pin#1/+VIN is 7A. 2.6.4 SATA Port (CN4) Pin 1...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.6.5 CPU FAN (Optional) (CN5) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V FAN_TAC Note: The maximum current rating of Pin#2/FAN_POWER is 0.5A. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.6 Audio I/O Port (CN6) MIC_L MIC_R GND_AUDIO LINE_L_IN LINE_R_IN GND_AUDIO LEFT_OUT GND_AUDIO RIGHT_OUT +5V_AUDIO Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level MIC_L MIC_R GND_AUDIO LINE_L_IN LINE_R_IN GND_AUDIO LEFT_OUT GND_AUDIO RIGHT_OUT +5V_AUDIO 2.6.7 Mini-Card Slot (Full-Size) (CN7) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3VSB...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +1.5V +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 PCIE_RX- DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V PCIE_RX+ DIFF +1.5V +1.5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SMB_CLK +3.3V PCIE_TX- DIFF SMB_DATA +3.3V PCIE_TX+ DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF +3.3VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB +3.3V +1.5V +1.5V +3.3VSB +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.8 COM Port 2 (CN8) RS232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD2 DSR2 RTS2 ±5V ±5V CTS2 DTR2 ±5V RI2/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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RS485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_ D2- ±5V RS485_D2+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V RS422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX2- ±5V RS422_TX2+ ±5V RS422_RX2+ RS422_RX2- 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 JP2.
2.6.9 COM Port 3 (CN9) RS232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD3 DSR3 RTS3 ±5V ±5V CTS3 DTR3 ±5V RI2/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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RS485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_ D3- ±5V RS485_D3+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V RS422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX3- ±5V RS422_TX3+ ±5V RS422_RX3+ RS422_RX3- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Note 1: COM3 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Note 2: Pin#8 function can be set by JP3.
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V +3.3V 2.6.12 LPC Port (CN12) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level LAD0 +3.3V LAD1 +3.3V LAD2 +3.3V LAD3 +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V LFRAME# LRESET# +3.3V LCLK SMB_DATA/I2C_SDA SMB_CLK/I2C_CLK SMB_ALERT/SERIRQ +3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.13 LVDS Port2 (CN13) Note: LVDS LCD_PWR2 can be set to +3.3V or +5V by JP5. Driving current supports up to 1A. Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_ENABLE2 BKL_CONTROL2 LCD_PWR2 +3.3V/+5V LVDS2_A_CLK- DIFF LVDS2_A_CLK+ DIFF LCD_PWR2 +3.3V/+5V LVDS2_DA0- DIFF LVDS2_DA0+ DIFF LVDS2_DA1-...
2.6.16 LPT Port or Digital I/O Port (CN16) STROBE# AFD# ERROR# PRINT# SLIN# ACK# BUSY SLCT Note 1: LPT or Digital I/O function can be selected by BIOS setting. Default is LPT port Note 2: The maximum current rating of Pin#26/5V is 1A. LPT Port Pin Name Signal Type...
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LPT Port Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ACK# BUSY SLCT Digital I/O Port Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DIO0 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Digital I/O Port Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.17 LVDS Port2 Inverter / Backlight Connector (CN17) BLK_PWR BKL_CONTROL BKL_ENABLE Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_PWR +5V / +12V BKL_CONTROL BKL_ENABLE Note 1: LVDS LCD_PWR2 can be set to +5V or +12V by JP5. The driving current supports up to 1.5A. Note 2: LVDS2 BKL_CONTROL can be set by JP4 Chapter 2 –...
2.6.18 LVDS Port1 (CN18) Note: LVDS LCD_PWR2 can be set to +3.3V or +5V by JP6. The driving current supports up to 1.5A. 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...
2.6.19 USB 2.0 Port 4 (CN19) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF 2.6.20 USB 2.0 Port 5 (CN20) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.21 LVDS Port1 Inverter / Backlight Connector (CN21) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BKL_PWR +5V / +12V BKL_CONTROL BKL_ENABLE Note 1: LVDS LCD_PWR2 can be set to +5V or +12V by JP6. The driving current supports up to 1.5A. Note 2: LVDS1 BKL_CONTROL can be set by JP7 Chapter 2 –...
2.6.22 Touch Screen Connector (Optional) (CN22) Note: Touch mode can be set by BIOS setting 8-Wire Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level TOP EXCITE BOTTOM EXCITE LEFT EXCITE RIGHT EXCITE TOP SENSE BOTTOM SENSE LEFT SENSE RIGHT SENSE Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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4-Wire Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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5-Wire Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UL(Y) UR(H) LL(L) LR(X) SENSE(S) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.23 LAN (RJ-45) Port1 (CN23) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level MDI0+ DIFF MDI0- DIFF MDI1+ DIFF MDI2+ DIFF MDI2- DIFF MDI1- DIFF MDI3+ DIFF MDI3- DIFF 2.6.24 LAN (RJ-45) Port2 (CN24) ACT/LINK SPEED Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level MDI0+ DIFF MDI0-...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level MDI2- DIFF MDI1- DIFF MDI3+ DIFF MDI3- DIFF 2.6.25 COM Port 1 (Wafer, Optional) (CN25) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD1 DSR1 RTS1 ±9V ±9V CTS1 DTR1 ±9V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.27 COM Port 1 (D-SUB 9) (CN27) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level ±9V ±9V ±9V 2.6.28 Battery CONN (CN28) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V 3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.30 VGA Port (CN30) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GREEN BLUE RED_GND_RTN GREEN_GND_RTN BLUE_GND_RTN DDC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK 2.6.31 DDR3L SO-DIMM Slot (DIMM1) Standard specifications Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
System Test and Initialization The system uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization during the boot up sequence. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, the system will output a few short beeps or an error message. The board can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.
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 Trusted Computing Options Summary Security Device Support Disable 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 Chipset SATA Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enables or Disables the Chipset SATA Controller. The Chipset SATA controller supports the 2 black internal SATA ports (up to 3Gb/s supported per port). SATA GEN SPEED Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default GEN1...
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Options Summary mSATA Port Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable SATA Port Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.6.1 CPU Smart Fan Mode Configuration Options Summary Fan 1 Smart Fan Manual Duty Mode Control Auto Duty-Cycle Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Smart Fan Mode Select Temperature Source CPU (external) Optimal Default, Failsafe Default System Select the monitored temperature source for this fan. Duty Cycle 1 Temperature 1 Duty Cycle 2...
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Options Summary Auto fan speed control. Fan speed will follow different temperature by different duty cycle 1-100 Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.7.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 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.
3.4.7.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
3.4.7.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default 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.
3.4.7.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2E8h; IRQ=10 IO=3E8h; IRQ=10 Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
3.4.7.5 Parallel Port Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disable Enable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. 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 AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Always On...
3.4.9 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...
Setup Submenu: 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.
Driver Download/Installation Drivers for the GENE-APL6 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/embedded-single-board-computers-gene-apl6 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 4 – Install Audio Drivers Open the Step4 - Audio folder followed by 0006-64bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R279.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 5 – Install TXE Driver Open the Step5 - TXE folder followed by SetupTXE.exe Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 6 –...
List of Mating Connectors and Cables Mating Connector Connector Available Function Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model no External +5VSB Power PHR-3 ATX Cable 170220020B Input and PS_ON# +5Vout 2-Pin for PHR-2 1702150155 Connector HDD Power +9~24V Vin Power 1702002010 Connector Cable SATA...
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Mating Connector Connector Available Function Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model no Digital I/O CN16 Neltron 2026B-10 Connector LVDS CN17 Inverter PHR-5 Connector LVDS DF13-30DS- CN18 HIROSE Connector 1.25C USB Port USB Wafer CN19 Molex 51021-0500 1700050207 Connector Cable USB Port USB Wafer CN20 Molex...