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Acknowledgments
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respective owners.
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Microsoft Windows
ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
1709070500 SATA Cable
1702150155 SATA Power Cable
9657666600 Jumper Cap
Product DVD
EPIC-HD07
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
Appendix E Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports
E.1 Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports........................E-2
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Chapter
1
General
Information
Chapter 1 General Information 1- 1
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
1.1 Introduction
AAEON announces a brand new EPIC Board EPIC-HD07,
designed to fit in diverse applications that demand for fitting in
different space limitations and high performance.
EPIC-HD07 accommodates onboard AMD
®
G-series™
T56N/T44R/T40R Processor and features DDR3 SODIMM
1066/1333 system memory up to 4GB. Moreover, EPIC-HD07
adopts AMD
®
A55E chipset to achieve an excellent performance.
In addition, EPIC-HD07 deploys Realtek
®
8111E Ethernet chip to
feature two RJ-45 ports onboard to display the transcendent
performance of network connections. The display chipset of
EPIC-HD07 supports 18/24-bit dual/single channel LVDS LCD and
optional DVI function.
In addition to the PCI-104 and Mini Card expansion, EPIC-HD07
also features one SATA, one mSATa for the storage and eight USB
2.0 ports, six COM ports, 16-bit Digital I/O co-lay with LPT function
for flexible I/O expansion. EPIC-HD07 is an excellent choice for
your vital applications.
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1.2 Features
AMD® G-series™ T56N/T44R/T40R Processor
AMD
®
A55E
DDR3 SOGIMM 1066/1333 (T56N) Memory Up to 4 GB
Gigabit Ethernet x 2
18/24-bit Dual/Single Channel LVDS LCD, DVI
(Optional)
2CH AC97 2.3 Codec Audio
mSATA x 1, SATA x 1
USB 2.0 x 8, COM x 6, 16-bit Digital I/O Co-lay With
LPT
PCI-104, Mini Card Expansions
DC 12V
CPU And PCH On The Solder Side for Better Heat
BIOS AMI Plug & Play BIOS
Wake On LAN Yes
Watchdog Timer Generates a time-out system reset
H/W Status Monitoring Supports power supply voltages,
fan speed, and temperature
monitoring
Expansion Interface PCI-104, Mini Card connector
Battery Lithium battery
Power Requirement DC 12V
Power Consumption AMD G-series T56N 1.65GHz,
(Typical) DDR3 4GB
Board Size 4.5" x 6.5" (115mm x 165mm)
Gross Weight 1.1 lb (0.5KG)
1920 x 1200 T44R/T40R
(9W/5.5W) for CRT;
Up to 1920x1200 for DVI;
Up to 1400 x 1050 for single
channel LVDS;
Up to 1920 x 1200 for dual
channel LVDS
LCD Interface 18/24-bit dual/single channel
LVDS
I/O
Storage SATA x 1, mSATA x 1
Serial Port RS-232 x 5, RS-232/422/485 x 1
Parallel Port SPP/EPP/ECP Mode
USB USB2.0 x 8
PS/2 Port Keyboard x 1, Mouse x 1
Digital I/O Supports 16-bit (programmable),
Always completely disconnect the power cord
from your board whenever you are working on
it. Do not make connections while the power is
on, because a sudden rush of power can
damage sensitive electronic components.
Always ground yourself to remove any static
charge before touching the board. Modern
electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components on a
static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-2
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2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers
Component Side
Component Side
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide2-3
Solder Side
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Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-4
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2.3 Mechanical Drawing
Component Side
Component Side
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide2-5
Solder Side
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Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-6
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2.4 List of Jumpers
The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application.
The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers:
Label Function
JP1 AT/ATX Function Selection
JP2 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection
JP3 2nd LVDS External Backlight Control
JP4 LCD Panel Voltage Selection
JP5 LCD Backlight Control Selection
JP6 LCD Backlight Voltage Selection
JP7 Clear CMOS
JP8 DDR3/DDR3L Voltage Selection
JP9 PC/104+(PCI-104) I/O Voltage Selection
JP10 Touch Screen Connector Selection
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-8
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2.5 List of Connectors
The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of
each board's connectors:
LabelFunction
CN1 1st LVDS Connector
CN2 2nd LVDS Connector
CN3 LPC Connector
CN4 1st Backlight Connector
CN5 2nd Backlight Connector
CN6 SATA Power Connector
CN7 Audio Connector
CN8 Touch Panel Connector
CN9 2-Pin Power Connector(optional)
CN10 PCI-104 Connector
CN11 ATX 4-Pin Power Connector
CN12 FAN Connector
CN13 Front Panel Connector
CN14 Mini Card Port Connector
CN15 mSATA Slot
DVI+VGA3 DVI+VGA Connector
LAN1 1000Base-TX Ethernet Connector
LAN2 1000Base-TX Ethernet Connector
USB1 Dual USB Connector
USB2 Dual USB Connector
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USB3 USB Connector
USB4 USB Connector
USB5 USB Connector
USB6 USB Connector
COM1 (Dual Port 1)COM1 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
COM2 (Dual Port 2)COM2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector
COM3 COM3 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
COM4 COM4 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
COM5 COM5 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
COM6 COM6 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
LPT1 LPT Port Connector
SATA1 SATA Connector
BT1 Battery Connector
KB1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-10
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2.6 Setting Jumpers
You configure your card 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
pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3.
3
2
1
Open Closed Closed 2-3
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your
application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before
you make any change.
Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most
connections.
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-11
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2.7 AT/ATX Selection (JP1)
ATX
JP1 Function
ATX OFF (Default)
AT ON
AT
2.8 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (JP2)
+12V
JP2 Function
1-2 +12V
3-4 RI2#_SEL (Default)
5-6 +5V
RI2#
+5V
2.9 2nd LVDS External Backlight Control (JP3)
123
Backlig
ht up
123
Backlight down
JP3 Function
1-2 Backlight Up
2-3 Backlight Down
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2.10 LCD Panel Voltage Selection (JP4)
LVDS1
+5V
LVDS2
+5V
JP4 Function
1-3 +5V
3-5 +3.3V (Default)
+3.3V
JP4 Function
2-4 +5V
4-6 +3.3V (Default)
2.11 LCD Backlight Control Selection (JP5)
LVDS1
1
34
56
Voltage-mode
1
2
34
56
PWM-mode
2
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JP5 Function
1-3 Voltage Mode
3-5 PWM Mode(Default)
LVDS2
1
34
56
Voltage-mode
JP5 Function
2-4 Voltage Mode
4-6 PWM Mode(Default)
1
2
34
56
PWM-mode
2
2.12 LCD Backlight Voltage Selection (JP6)
LVDS1
+5V +12V
JP6 Function
1-3 +5V
3-5 +12V (Default)
LVDS2
+5V +12V
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JP6 Function
2-4 +5V
4-6 +12V (Default)
2.13 Clear CMOS (JP7)
123
Normal Clear CMOS
JP7 Function
1-2 Protected (Default)
2-3 Clear
123
2.14 DDR3/DDR3L Voltage Control (JP8)
DDR3 DDR3L
JP8 Function
OFF DDR3 (Default)
ON DDR3L
2.15 PC/104+ (PCI-104) I/O Voltage Selection (JP9)
+5V +3.3V
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JP9 Function
1-2 +5V
2-3 +3.3V (Default)
2.16 Touch Screen Connector Selection (JP10)
5-Wire 4-Wire
JP10 Function
ON 4-Wire (Default)
OFF 5-Wire
2.17 LVDS Connector (CN1)
Pin Pin Name Signal T ypeSignal Level
1 LVDS_BKLEN OUT
2 LVDS_BKLCTL OUT
3 LCD_PWR PWR
4 GND GND
5 LVDS_TXLCLK# OUT
6 LVDS_TXLCLK OUT
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-16
+3.3V/
5V
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7 LCD_PWR PWR
8 GND GND
9 LVDS_TXL0# OUT
10 LVDS_TXL0 OUT
11 LVDS_TXL1# OUT
12 LVDS_TXL1 OUT
13 LVDS_TXL2# OUT
14 LVDS_TXL2 OUT
15 LVDS_TXL3# OUT
16 LVDS_TXL3 OUT
17 LVDS_DDCPDATA I/O +3.3V
18 LVDS_DDCPCLK I/O +3.3V
19 N.C -
20 N.C -
11 LVDS_TXL1# OUT
12 LVDS_TXL1 OUT
13 LVDS_TXL2# OUT
14 LVDS_TXL2 OUT
15 LVDS_TXL3# OUT
16 LVDS_TXL3 OUT
17 LVDS_DDCPDATA I/O +3.3V
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18 LVDS_DDCPCLK I/O +3.3V
19 LVDS_TXU0# OUT -
20 LVDS_TXU0 OUT -
21 LVDS_TXU1# OUT -
22 LVDS_TXU1 OUT -
23 LVDS_TXU2# OUT -
24 LVDS_TXU2 OUT -
25 LVDS_TXU3# OUT -
26 LVDS_TXU3 OUT -
27 LCD_PWR PWR
28 GND GND
29 LVDS_TXUCLK# OUT -
30 LVDS_TXUCLK OUT -
+3.3V/
5V
2.19 LPC Connector (CN3)
LPC Mode
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Pin Pin Name Signal T ypeSignal Level
1 LAD0 I/O
2 LAD1 I/O
3 LAD2 I/O
4 LAD3 I/O
5 +3.3V PWR +3.3V
6 LFRAME# OUT
7 LPC_RST# OUT
8 GND GND
9 LPC_CLK33 OUT
1 Power Button(+) IN
2 Power Button(-) IN
3 External Buzzer(+) OUT
4 External Buzzer(-) OUT
5 IDE LED(+) OUT
6 IDE LED(-) OUT
7 Power LED(+) OUT
8 Power LED(-) OUT
9 Reset Switch(+) IN
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.
System configuration verification
These routines check the current system configuration against the
values stored in the CMOS memory. If they do not match, the
program outputs an error message. You will then need to run the
BIOS setup program to set the configuration information in memory.
There are three situations in which you will need to change the
CMOS settings:
1. You are starting your system for the first time
2. You have changed the hardware attached to your system
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration
information has been erased.
The EPIC-HD07 CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery
backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the
complete unit when it finally runs down.
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup 3-2
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
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 so that it retains the Setup
information when the power is turned off.
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> or <F2> immediately. This
will allow you to enter Setup.
Main
Set the date, use tab to switch between date elements.
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup 3-3
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
Advanced
Advance
d BIOS Features Setup including TPM, ACPI, etc.
Chipset
Host bridge parameters.
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup 3-4
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
Boot
Enable
s/disable quiet boot option.
Security
Set setup administrator password.
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup 3-5
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
Save&Exit
Exit system setup after saving the changes.
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup 3-6
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
Chapter
4
Driver
Inst
allation
Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4 - 1
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
The EPIC-HD07 comes with a DVD-ROM that contains all drivers
and utilities that meet your needs.
Please read instructions below for further detailed installations.
Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4 - 2
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
4.1 Installation:
Insert the EPIC-HD07 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM Drive. And
install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 5 in order.
Step 1 – Install Chipset Driver
1. Click on the STEP1-CHIPSET folder and select the OS
folder your system is
2. Double click on the Setup.exe located in each OS folder
3. Follow the instructions that the window shows
4. The system will help you install the driver automatically
Step 2 – Install Audio Driver
1. Click on the STEP2-Audio folder and select the OS
folder your system is
2. Double click on the .exe located in each OS folder
3. Follow the instructions that the window shows
4. The system will help you install the driver automatically
Step 3 – Install LAN Driver
1. Click on the STEP3-LAN folder and select the OS folder
your system is
2. Double click on the setup.exe located in each OS folder
3. Follow the instructions that the window shows
4. The system will help you install the driver automatically
Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4 - 3
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Step 4 – Install AHCI Driver
Please refer to the Appendix D AHCI Setting
Step 5 – Install Touch Driver
1. Click on the STEP5-TOUCH folder and double click on
the Setup.exe
2. Follow the instructions that the window shows
3. The system will help you install the driver automatically
Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4 - 4
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A
Appendix
Programming the
atchdog Timer
W
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-1
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
A.1 Programming
EPIC-HD07 utilizes FINTEK 81866 chipset as its watchdog timer
controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration
and the AAEON initial watchdog timer program is also
attached based on which you can develop customized
program to fit your application.
Configuring Sequence Description
After the hardware reset or power-on reset, the FINTEK 81866
enters the normal mode with all logical devices disabled
except KBC. The initial state (enable bit ) of this logical device
(KBC) is determined by the state of pin 121 (DTR1#) at the falling
edge of the system reset during power-on reset.
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-2
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
There are three steps to complete the configuration setup: (1) Enter
the MB PnP Mode; (2) Modify the data of configuration re gisters; (3)
Exit the MB PnP Mode. Undesired result may occur if the MB PnP
Mode is not exited normally.
(1) Enter the MB PnP Mode
To enter the MB PnP Mode, four special I/O write operations are to
be performed during Wait for Key st ate. To ensure the initial state of
the key-check logic, it is necessary to p erform four write opera-tio ns
to the Special Address port (2EH). Two different enter keys are
provided to select configuration ports (2Eh/2Fh) of the next step.
(2) Modify the Data of the Regist ers
All configuration registers can be accessed after entering the MB
PnP Mode. Before accessing a selected register, the content of
Index 07h must be changed to the LDN to which the register
belongs, except some Global registers.
(3) Exit the MB PnP Mode
Write exit key 0xAA to the index port.
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-3
EPIC Board EPIC-HD07
Watch Dog Timer 1, 2, 3 Control Register (Index=F5h,F6h,FAh
Default=00h)
PANEL
CN14 MINICARD
CN15 mSATA
DVI+VGA3 DVI/VGA
LAN1/LAN2 LAN
USB1/2 USB
USB3/4/5/6 USB
COM1 COM PORT
COM3/4/ COM PORT
COM5/6/ COM PORT
LPT1 PRINT PORT
SATA1 SATA
KB1 KB/MS