Asus E393S-IM-AA, E394S-IM-AA, E395S-IM-AA User’s Manual

E395S-IM-AA
E394S-IM-AA
E393S-IM-AA

User Manual

E17619
Revised Edition V4
November 2020

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Contents

About this manual .............................................................................................................5

Conventions used in this manual ......................................................................................... 6

Typography .................................................................................................................................. 6

Package contents ..............................................................................................................7

Chapter 1: Specications Summary

E395S / E394S / E393S-IM-AA Specications Summary .......................................10

Chapter 2: Product Introduction

2.1 Before you proceed ................................................................................................14

2.2 Motherboard layout ...............................................................................................15

2.3 System memory .......................................................................................................17

2.4 Onboard jumpers ....................................................................................................18

2.5 Internal connectors ................................................................................................21

2.6 I/O connectors ..........................................................................................................37

Chapter 3: Upgrading your Single Board Computer

3.1 Installing memory modules ................................................................................40

3.2 Installing 2.5” storage device ..............................................................................41

3.3 Installing the Mini PCIe card................................................................................42

3.4 Installing a Nano SIM card....................................................................................43

3.5 Installing an Micro SD card ..................................................................................44

3.6 Installing the wireless card ..................................................................................45

3.7 Installing an M.2 SSD..............................................................................................46

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1 Getting to know your BIOS ..................................................................................48

4.2 BIOS setup program ...............................................................................................49

4.3 Main Menu .................................................................................................................51

4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].................................................................................. 51

4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................................................................ 51

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4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................................................52

4.4.1 Trusted Computing ..................................................................................................... 53

4.4.2 PCH Storage Conguration ...................................................................................... 55

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ............................................................................. 57

4.4.4 ACPI Settings ................................................................................................................. 59

4.4.5 APM Conguration ...................................................................................................... 60

4.4.6 SMART Settings ............................................................................................................. 61

4.4.7 NCT6116D Super IO Conguration ....................................................................... 61

4.4.8 NCT6116D HW Monitor ............................................................................................. 63

4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection............................................................................... 63

4.4.10 CPU Conguration ....................................................................................................... 67

4.4.11 AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy ..................................................................... 71

4.4.12 PCI Subsystem Settings ............................................................................................. 71

4.4.13 USB Conguration ....................................................................................................... 72

4.4.14 Network Stack Conguration .................................................................................. 74

4.4.15 SDIO Conguration ..................................................................................................... 75

4.4.16 Platform Trust Technology ........................................................................................ 75

4.4.17 Security Conguration ............................................................................................... 76

4.4.18 LFP Conguration ........................................................................................................ 76

4.4.19 Thermal ............................................................................................................................ 77

4.5 Security .......................................................................................................................79

4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................................................82

4.7 Save & Exit menu .....................................................................................................86

4.8 Updating your BIOS ................................................................................................87

4.8.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility .................................................................................. 87

4.8.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility ..................................................................................................... 88

4.8.3 BUPDATER utility .......................................................................................................... 90

Appendix

Safety information .............................................................................................................94

Setting up your system ............................................................................................................ 94

Care during use ........................................................................................................................... 95

Regulatory notices ............................................................................................................96

ASUS contact information ..............................................................................................101

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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features
of your Single Board Computer, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Specications Summary

This chapter details the hardware and software features of your Single
Board Computer.

Chapter 2: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes
description of the connectors, and I/O ports on the motherboard.

Chapter 3: Upgrading your Single Board Computer

This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade the
memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state
drive of your Single Board Computer.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.

Appendix

This section includes notices and safety statements your Single Board
Computer.

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Conventions used in this manual

To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as
follows:

IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.

NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.

WARNING! This message contains important information that must be
followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent
damage to your Single Board Computer's data and components.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents

Your Single Board Computer package contains the following items:

E395S-IM-AA / E394S-IM-AA / E393S-IM-AA SATA and power cable

NOTE:

• Some bundled accessories may vary with dierent models. For
details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals.

• The device illustration is for reference only. Actual product
specications may vary with models.

• If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal
and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty
card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective
components.

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Specications Summary

E395S / E394S / E393S-IM-AA

Specications Summary

E395S-IM-AA E394S-IM-AA E393S-IM-AA

Form factor

Processor

Memory

Storage

Graphics

Expan­sion slot

Ethernet

Audio

CPU

Max. Speed

L2 Cache

Chipset

SATA port 1 x SATA 6GB/s connector (Gen 3.0)

Controller

HDMI

DisplayPort

LVDS

eDP
(optional)

Multi Display

Mini PCIe

M.2

Others

3.5”, 146 x 105 mm

Intel® Apollo
Lake-I, x7-E3950

1.6GHz Quad-core
(Turbo 2.0GHz)

2MB

Integrated

1 x 204-pin SO-DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3L 1866MHz, non­ECC, un-buered memory

Intel® HD Graphics
505

1 x HDMI supports HDMI 1.4b up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz

1 x DisplayPort supports DP 1.2 up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz

1 x LVDS supports 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz resolution in dual

LVDS bus mode

1 x eDP supports eDP 1.3 x4 lanes, Up to 3840 x 2160 @

60 Hz

DP+HDMI+LVDS
Multi-VGA output support :DP/HDMI/LVDS ports
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneous under OS

1 x Full-Length Mini PCIe slot
1 x On-board Nano-SIM socket

1 x M.2 Socket 1 with E key, type 2230 for WIFI/BT device
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242 (SATA mode)

1 x Micro SD Card slot (on-board)

2 x Intel® I210IT, RJ-45 LAN ports, supports
10/100/1000Mbps

Realtek ALC887-VD2 High Denition Audio CODEC

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Intel® Apollo
Lake-I, x5-E3940

1.6GHz Quad-core
(Turbo 1.8GHz)

Intel® HD Graphics
500

Intel® Apollo
Lake-I, x5-E3930

1.3GHz Quad-core
(Turbo 1.8GHz)

Intel® HD Graphics
500

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1 x DisplayPort

Rear I/O

Internal connectors

Watchdog Timer (H/W)

Security

Power Supply

Operating System

Environment

1 x HDMI port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
2 x RJ-45 LAN ports

6 x Serial ports (2 x RS-232/422/485, 4 x RS-232)
1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x 4-pin Chassis fan connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x SATA power connector
1 x LPC debug connector
1 x SMBus connector
1 x I2C connector
1 x 4-pin Power connector
1 x GPIO connector (8-bit)

Yes

1 x SPI TPM connector

DC 12-24V

Windows® 10 (64bit )
Win10 Iot Enterprise
Ubuntu
RedHat Enterprise
Fedora Workstation

Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
Non-operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C

NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Product Introduction

Chapter 2: Product Introduction

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2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.

NOTE: The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only. The
motherboard layout may vary with models.

IMPORTANT! Components shown in this section may require
additional purchase. Refer to Package contents section for more
information about the contents of your Single Board Computer
package.

WARNING!

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch
a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power
supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
ATX power supply is switched o or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2 Motherboard layout

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Layout contents Page

1. M.2 Wi-Fi slot 23

2. Nano SIM Card slot 23

3. Mini PCIe slot 22

4. DIMM slot 17

5. Low Pin Count connector 26

6. Battery connector 26

7. LVDS connector (on selected models) 25

8. Back Light Inverter Power connector 25

9. EDP Signal connector (on selected models) 27

10. LVDS Panel Power Selection jumper (on selected models) 19

11. Back Light Power Selection jumper 19

12. Back Light Power Enable jumper 20

13. GPIO connector 28

14. Chassis Intrusion connector 32

15. System Management Bus connector 28

16. Power button connector 24

17. I2C connector 29

18. Clear RTC RAM jumper 18

19. Serial Port connector 30

20. Micro SD card slot 22

21. M.2 slot 24

22. USB 2.0 connector 31

23. DC-in 4-Pin Power connector 36

24. SATA 6Gb/s & SATA Power connector 21

25. DC-in 4-Pin Power connector 33

26. HW WDT Enable jumper 20

27. SPI TPM connector 29

28. System Panel connector 34

29. Fan connector 33

30. Line Out / Mic connector 35

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2.3 System memory

The motherboard comes with a Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
(SODIMM) slot designed for DDR3L memory modules.

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2.4 Onboard jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM jumper

The Clear RTC RAM jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords,
and system setup parameters.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about
5-10 seconds.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter
BIOS setup to re-enter data.

WARNING! DO NOT remove the jumper cap from its default position

except when clearing the RTC RAM. Removing the jumper cap will
cause system boot failure!

NOTE: If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell
battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data.
After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery.

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2. LVDS Panel Power Selection jumper (on selected models)

The LVDS Panel Power jumper allows you to select the voltage for the
LVDS panel.

3. Back Light Power Selection jumper

The Back Light Power Selection jumper allow you to select the voltage
for the LVDS back light module.

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4. Back Light Power Enable jumper

The Back Light Power Enable jumper allows you to congure the power
setting for the panel.

5. HW WDT Enable jumper

A watchdog timer is an electronic timer that is used to detect and
recover from computer malfunctions. The HW WDT (watchdog
timer) Enable jumper allows the HW watchdog resets the system
automatically even when the system crashes.

NOTE: The default setting for this jumper is set to HW WDT enabled
with a jumper cap attached.

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2.5 Internal connectors

1. SATA 6Gb/s & SATA Power connector

The SATA 6Gb/s and SATA Power connectors allow you to connect SATA
devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable
and power cable.

Connector type

NOTE: Ensure to use the bundled cable when connecting a storage

device to this connector.

Wafer HD 4P, 2.0mm pitch

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2. Mini PCIe slot

The Mini PCIe slot allows you to install a Mini PCIe peripheral device.

NOTE: The Mini PCIe peripheral device is purchased separately.

3. Micro SD Card slot

The Micro SD Card slot allows you to install a Micro SD card.

NOTE: The Micro SD card is purchased separately.

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4. Nano SIM Card slot

The Nano SIM Card slot allows you to install a Nano SIM card.

NOTE: The Nano SIM card is purchased separately.

5. M.2 Wi-Fi slot

The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type

2230).

NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.

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6. M.2 slot

The M.2 slot allows you to install 2242 M.2 devices such as 2242 M.2
SSD modules.

NOTE: The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.

7. Power button connector

The Power Button connector allows you to connect an external power
button.

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8. LVDS connector (on selected models)

The LVDS connector allows you to connect a LCD monitor that supports
a Low-voltage Dierential Signaling (LVDS) interface.

Connector type

WAFER HD 2X15P 1.25MM pitch

9. Back Light Inverter Power connector

The Back Light Inverter Power connector is for the panel back light
module power input.

Connector type

WAFER 6P 2.0mm pitch NATURAL S/T

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10. Low Pin Count connector

The Low Pin Count connector allows you to connect a low pin count
(LPC) debug card that oers a faster, more ecient motherboard
troubleshooting solution. When connected to a debug card, users can
view error and debugging codes on the card and get a better idea of
initialization and recovery processes.

Connector type

BOX header 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch

11. Battery connector

The Battery connector allows you to connect the lithium CMOS battery.

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12. EDP Signal connector (on selected models)

The EDP Signal connector allows you to connect an internal embedded
DisplayPort.

Connector type

WtoB CON 40P 0.5MM,R/A
ACES/88341-4001

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13. System Management Bus connector

The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to connect
SMBus devices. This connector is generally used for communication
with the system and power management-related tasks.

Connector type

Header 1x4p, 2.0mm pitch

14. GPIO connector

The GPIO connector allows you to connect a general purpose input/
output module which allows you to customize the digital signal input/
output.

Connector type

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BOX header 2x5p, K9, 2.0mm pitch

15. I2C connector

The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)connector allows you to connect an
I2C compatible IoT security module.

Connector type

Header 2x3p, K6, 2.0mm pitch

16. SPI TPM connector

The SPI TPM connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords,
and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects
digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

Connector type

Header 2x7p,K14, 2.0mm pitch

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17. Serial Port connector

The Serial (COM) Port connector allows you to connect a serial port
module. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then
install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis.

Connector type

BOX header 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch

NOTE:

• The serial port module is purchased separately.

• COM1 and COM2 support RS-232/422/485.

• COM 3, COM4, COM5, and COM6 support RS-232.

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