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GENESYS-WHU6 GENESYS Compact Embedded System User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: March 16, 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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Acknowledgement 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 Core™ 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 GENESYS-WHU6 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 System Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Celeron i7-8665UE (4C, 1.7GHz, up to 4.4GHz) i5-8365UE (4C, 1.6GHz, up to 4.1GHz) i3-8145UE (2C, 2.2GHz, up to 3.9GHz) Celeron 4305UE (2C, 2GHz) CPU Frequency Up to 4.4GHz Chipset 8th Generation Intel®...
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Display VGA/LCD Controller Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Celeron Video Output VGA x 1 HDMI 2.0 x 1 Backlight inverter supply — Ethernet Intel® i210/i211 & i219, 10/100/1000Base, RJ 45 x2 Audio High Definition Audio Interface (Optional) USB Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 4 USB 2.0 x 2 Serial Port RS-232/422/485 x 2...
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 Clear CMOS Jumper JP10 Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection 2.3.1 Front Panel Connector (JP1) Function...
2.3.2 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection (JP3) Ring (Default) +12V 2.3.3 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP9) Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 2.3.4 Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection (JP10) 1 2 3 Disable/ATX (Default) Enable/AT Note: When disabled, use Power Button JP10 (pins 1-2) to power on the system. Chapter 2 –...
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 +5V Output for SATA HDD SATA Port External Power Input Audio I/O Port External +5VSB Input DDR4 SO-DIMM Slot COM Port 1 RS-232/422/485 COM Port 2 RS-232/422/485...
Label Function CN29 VGA Port CN30 M.2 B-Key 2280 CN31 LAN SDP CONN 2.4.1 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN1) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5V at 1A 2.4.2 SATA Port (CN2) Pin 1 Pin 7 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF...
2.4.3 External Power Input (CN3) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +12V +9~+36V (or +12V) Note: There are two types of power input, 9~36V or 12V only; by BOM change. 2.4.4 Audio I/O Port (CN5) MIC_L MIC_R GND_AUDIO LINE_L_IN LINE_R_IN GND_AUDIO LEFT_OUT GND_AUDIO...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GND_AUDIO RIGHT_OUT +5V_AUDIO 2.4.5 External +5VSB Input (CN6) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level PS_ON# +5VSB 2.4.6 DDR SO-DIMM Slot (CN7) Standard Specifications Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.7 COM Port 1 (CN8) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD1 DSR1 RTS1 ±5V ±5V CTS1 DTR1 ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_ D- ±5V RS485_D+ ±5V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX- ±5V RS422_TX+ ±5V RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.8 COM Port 2 (CN9) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DCD2 DSR2 RTS2 ±5V ±5V CTS2 DTR2 ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS485_ D2- ±5V RS485_D2+ ±5V NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V at 0.5A RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RS422_TX2- ±5V RS422_TX2+ ±5V RS422_RX2+ RS422_RX2- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V at 0.5A 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 JP3 (See Ch 2.3.2).
Pin Name Signal Type Signal level +3.3VSB +3.3V 2.4.10 DDR SO-DIMM Slot (CN11) Standard Specifications 2.4.11 M.2 E-Key 2230 (CN12) Standard Specifications 2.4.12 USB 2.0 Port 5 (CN15) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB5_D- DIFF USB5_D+ DIFF Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.14 USB 2.0 Port 6 (CN17) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB USB6_D- DIFF USB6_D+ DIFF G ND 2.4.15 LPC Port (CN18) 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...
Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SMB_CLK/I2C_CLK SMB_ALERT/SERIRQ +3.3V 2.4.16 Nano SIM Card Socket (CN20) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.17 CPU Fan (CN22) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level FAN_POWER +12V at 1A FAN_TAC 2.4.18 Battery Connector (CN23) Pin Name Signal Type Signal level +3.3V 3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.23 VGA Port (CN29) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level GREEN BLUE RED_GND_RTN GREEN_GND_RTN BLUE_GND_RTN DDC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK 2.4.24 M.2 B-Key 2280 (CN30) Standard Specifications Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Hardware Installation This section details the steps needed to install various hardware components for the GENESYS-WHU6. It is recommended that you read through each step before beginning installation and to make sure you have all necessary tools and components. 2.6.1 Accessing the Bottom Panel For this process you will need a Philips head screwdriver.
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To reassemble the system, follow these steps in reverse order. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.6.2 RAM Module Installation Before you begin, make sure you have the RAM module(s) you wish to install ready. Memory Slot CN11 Memory Slot Step 1: Insert the RAM module in the DDR SO-DIMM Slot (CN11) at about 45° angle, then gently press down until it is secured by the tabs.
2.6.3 2.5” SATA Drive Installation Before beginning, make sure you have the following prepared: 1 x SATA Drive 4 x Black Screws (to mount 2.5” drive) 1 x SATA Cable 1 x SATA Power Cable Phillips head screwdriver Please note the location of the SATA Port (CN2) and SATA Power connector (CN1) SATA Port SATA Power Step 1: Connect the SATA and SATA Power cables to the 2.5”...
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Step 2: Line up the mounting holes on the SATA drive with the four mounting points on the bottom panel. Note the orientation of the cables. Step 3: Secure the drive with four black mounting screws. Step 4: Insert the SATA Cable into CN2 and SATA Power Cable into CN1. If you are finished with hardware installation, replace the back panel and secure with two black screws.
2.6.4 COM Port Installation Before beginning installation, please ensure you have the following: 2 x COM Port Connectors with cables 4 x jack standoffs (two included with each COM Port Connector) Phillips head screwdriver Note: This procedure will require opening both the top and bottom panels. Take care if you have already installed the 2.5”...
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Step 1: Hand loosen the spring mounted case screws securing the top panel to the rear panel of the system. The top panel will swing open towards the front panel. Step 2: Remove the COM Port knockouts by pushing with a finger or tool. Chapter 2 –...
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Step 3: Fasten the COM Port Connectors to the appropriate knockouts using the four jack standoffs. Then, feed the cables around the side of the heatsink and board as shown. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Step 4: Access the bottom side of the board. Carefully route the cables around the board and connect each to the appropriate board connector. It may help to do each cable one at a time to ensure the ports are connected correctly. Step 4: Reattach the bottom panel and secure with two black screws.
2.6.5 Wallmount Assembly Before beginning, ensure all panels on the system are secured. Then make sure you have to following components ready: 2 x Wallmount brackets 4 x Black screws (2 x for each bracket) Phillips head screwdriver 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.
2.6.6 VESA Mount Installation Before beginning, ensure all panels on the system are secured. Then make sure you have to following components ready: 4 x silver screws with washers (rounded head) 2 x VESA Mount screws (head is flat) 1 x VESA Mount Phillips head screwdriver Insert VESA mount screws into the two empty holes on the bottom panel of the system as shown.
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The system can now be attached to the VESA bracket. Mount the bracket to a surface or the back of a display/monitor with VESA attachment points. Use the four silver screws with washers to secure the bracket to the back of the monitor with the arrow pointing up.
System Test and Initialization The GENESYS-WHU6 board uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization during the boot up sequence. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, the module will output a few short beeps or display an error message. The module 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 Advanced: 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...
3.4.2 Advanced: CPU Configuration Options Summary Hyper-Threading Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable/Disable Hyper-Threading Technology Active Processor Cores Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled Technology Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
3.4.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Options Summary Fan Mode Manual Duty-Cycle Mode Auto Duty-Cycle Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Smart Fan Mode Select Temperature Source CPU Temperature System Temperature System Temperature 2 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select the monitored temperature source for this fan. Temperature Auto fan speed control.
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Manual Duty Mode Options Summary Manual Duty Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Manual mode fan control, user can write expected duty cycle (PWM fan type) 1-100 Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.5.1 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.
3.4.5.2 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.
3.4.6 Advanced: Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select system power mode Restore AC Power Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Loss Always On Always Off IO Restore AC power Loss RTC wake system Disable Optimal Default, Failsafe Default from S5...
3.5.2 Chipset: PCH IO Configuration Options Summary Full-MiniCard Slot SATA Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Function PCIe Select function enabled for Full-Size MiniCard Slot M.2 KEY-B Slot SATA Function PCIe Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Select function enabled for M.2 KEY-B 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.
3.6.1 Security: Secure Boot Options Summary Secure Boot Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset Secure Boot Mode Custom Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.6.1.1 Key Management Options Summary Factory Key Provision Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode.
Driver Download/Installation Drivers for the GENESYS-WHU6 can be downloaded from the product page on the AAEON website by following this link: https://www.aaeon.com/en/p/subcompact-boards-genesys-whu6 Download the driver(s) you need and follow the steps below to install them. Step 1 – Install Chipset Drivers Open the Step 1 –...
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Step 4 – Install Serial IO Drivers Open the Step 4 – Intel Serial IO folder and select your OS Run the SetupSerialIO.exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 5 – Install LAN Driver Open the Step 5 –...
Mating Connectors and Cables Mating Connector Connector Available Function Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model no +5Vout 2 Pins for PHR-2 1702150155 Connector HDD Power SATA Molex 88750-5318 SATA Cable 1709070500 Connector +9~24V Vin Power Cable 1702002010 Connector Audio Molex 51021-1000 Audio Cable 1709100254...
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Mating Connector Connector Available Function Cable P/N Label Cable Vendor Model no Digital I/O CN19 Neltron 2026B-10 Connector Touch Screen CN21 SHR-9V-S-B Connector CPU Fan CN22 Molex 22-01-2035 Connector External RTC CN23 Molex 51021-0200 Battery Cable 175011901C Connector Appendix B – Mating Connectors and Cables...