EBE-4U / EBE-4UG ASUS IPC (Industrial Computer Barebone) User’s Manual EBE-4U EBE-4UG Applicable for products with P/N of 90AE0063* & 90AE00H3*
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Table of contents Notices.............................................................................................................v Safety information...........................................................................................vi About this guide............................................................................................. vii System package contents............................................................................. viii Chapter 1 System introduction 1.
Table of contents 3.3.8 Serial Console Configuration................................................ 3-8 3.3.9 SATA Configuration.............................................................. 3-9 3.3.10 USB Configuration................................................................ 3-9 3.3.11 Onboard Devices Configuration........................................... 3-9 3.3.12 APM Configuration............................................................. 3-10 3.3.13 EzFlash..............................
Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS EBE4U barebone system. This guide is intended for users and administrators with experience handling hardware and PC components. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction 2. This chapter gives a general description of ASUS EBE-4U.
System package contents Check your EBE-4U system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item Description 1. ASUS EBE-4U barebone system with • ASUS industrial motherboard • Industrial power supply unit • Standard 19” Rackmount 4U chassis with 1.2mm durable SGCC sheet metal • 1 x M.2 screw • 1 accessory box (labeled with P/N: 13AE0060Mxxxxx), including a key, screws and clamp hooks 2. Cables • Power SW cable • SATA 6G cable 3.
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS EBE-4U. The chapter lists system features, physical descriptions of the front and rear panels, and an overview of internal components. The illustrations in this user manual are for reference only. Actual product may vary.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS EBE-4U! The ASUS EBE-4U provides cutting-edge performance and uncompromised reliability for industrial use. The system is powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the 7th/6th Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors in the Intel® socket 1151. The system supports up to 32 GB of system memory using DDR4 2400/2133 MHz DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slots, SATA 6.0Gb/s, USB 3.
Main components KBMS CPU_FAN ATX12V COM5 COM6 LGA1151 Intel® I211AT COM7 EATXPWR VGA HDMI LAN2_U32G1_34 DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) COM1_SEL CHA_FAN DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) COM8 COM1 COM2 COM2_SEL LAN1_U32G1_12 AUDIO USB9 USB10 PCIEX16_1 Intel® I219V PCI_1 BUZZER ASM 1085 PCI_2 Intel® H110 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 PCI_3 SATA6G_3 TPM Super I/O PCIEX16_2 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA X V IRST X WDT_EN M.
1.3 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, reset button, LED indicators and several I/O ports. 1-4 1. Cabinet cover. Use the key to lock or unlock the cabinet cover. 2. Reset button. Press this button to reset the system. 3. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 4. PLED. The LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the system power. 5. HLED. The LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the HDD. 6. 5.
1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 115 1. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
5. HDMI™ port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 6. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 7. Serial ports. These 9-pin COM ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices. 8. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 10. Power supply unit fan vent.
1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the chassis cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference.
1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter provides details about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! 2-2 • 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.
2.2 Motherboard layout NOTE: Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1 2 4 3 5 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS CPU_FAN ATX12V COM5 COM6 LGA1151 HDMI LAN2_U32G1_34 COM7 1 6 2 3 LAN1_U32G1_12 7 23 AUDIO USB9 USB10 PCIEX16_1 Intel® I219V 30.
2-4 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. COM RING/+5V/+12V selection (COM1/2_SEL) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Page 2-12 2-16 2-16 2-4 5. DDR4 U-DIMM slots 2-9 6. COM Port headers (10-1 pin COM3 - COM8) 2-17 7. USB 2.0 headers / connectors (10-1pin USB56, USB78 / USB9, USB10) 2-17 8. SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1-3) 2-18 9. TPM header (14-1 pin TPM) 2-18 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® 7th/6th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors. LGA1151 IMPORTANT: Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! ASUS EBE-4U • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 CAUTION! LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1151 socket.
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2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CAUTION! Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS EBE-4U 2-9
2.4 System memory DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
2 A A B 3 To remove a DIMM B ASUS EBE-4U A 2-11
2.5 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
2. COM Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1/2_SEL) A A COM2_SEL B 2 1 4 3 6 5 +12V +5V RI (Default) B COM1_SEL 3. 2 1 4 3 6 5 +12V +5V RI (Default) Setting Pins +12V 1-2 +5V 3-4 Ring (Default) 5-6 Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin_CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
4. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL 1 2 High Active (Default) 2 3 Low Active Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode 2-3 AT mode Connector type 5. HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T WDT Enable jumper (2-pin WDT_EN) 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. WDT_EN 1 2 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.
2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. A B ATX12V EATXPWR +12V_CPU +12V_CPU A 2. PIN 1 GND GND B +3.3V +12V +12V +5VSB NC GND +5V GND +5V GND +3.3V +3.3V PIN 1 GND +5V +5V +5V -5V GND GND GND ATX_PSON#_R GND -12V +3.
3. COM Port headers (10-pin COM3 - COM8) These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these headers, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A B C A COM6 B C COM8 D D COM5 COM7 RI1# RTS1# GND TXD1 DCD1# CTS1# DSR1# DTR1# RXD1 PIN 1 COM3 F COM4 RXD1 DTR1# DSR1# CTS1# E DCD1# TXD1 GND RTS1# RI1# PIN 1 E F Connector type Header 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch NOTE: The serial port cables are purchased separately. 4. USB 2.
5. SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1/2/3) GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND These ports connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or an optical drive via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. B SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 C SATA6G_3 A B C 6.
7. M.2 slot (SOCKET 3) This slot allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) NOTES: 2-18 • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This slot supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.
8. Front panel system panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR NC PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND +PWR_LED PWR_BTN +HDD_LED RESET Connector type Header 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) • This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header.
9. Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND SPKO PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T 10. I2C header The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) header allows you to connect an I2C compatible IoT security module. PWR 3.3V NC I2C I2C_DATA I2C_CLK GND PIN 1 Connector type 2-20 Header 2x3p, K6, 2.
11. General purpose input/output header (GPIO_CON) This header is for a general purpose input/output module which allows you to customize the digital signal input/output. GND GPIO8 GPIO6 GPIO4 GPIO2 GPIO_CON +5VSB GPIO7 GPIO5 GPIO3 GPIO1 PIN 1 Connector type WAFER HD 2x5p, 2.0mm pitch, S/T 12. LPC Debug header +3V +3V CK_24M_DEBUG_LPC GND This header allows connection to a LPC Debug card. LPC_DEBUG SLAD0_SIO SLAD1_SIO SLAD2_SIO SLAD3_SIO S_LFRAME# PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.
13. LPT header (26-1 pin LPT) LPT_XAFD# LPT_ERROR# LPT_XINIT# LPT_XSLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) header supports devices such as a printer. LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. PIN 1 LPT_XSTB# LPT_XPD0 LPT_XPD1 LPT_XPD2 LPT_XPD3 LPT_XPD4 LPT_XPD5 LPT_XPD6 LPT_XPD7 LPT_ACK# LPT_BUSY LPT_PE LPT_SLCT LPT 14.
Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS.
Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
3.1.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Hardware Monitor For displaying the system temperature and changing the fan settings Security For configuring the system security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the save options and default options.
3.3 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 PCH-FW Configuration TPM Device Selection This item allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [dTPM] [PTT] 3.3.2 Trusted Computing Security Device Support This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices.
CPU Power Management Control This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows your system to support more than two frequency ranges. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-state.
3.3.5 PCI Express Configuration Allows you to select a PEG or PCI graphical device. PCIEX16_2 Slot PCIEX16_2 Slot This item allows you to enable or disable the PCIEX16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] L1 Substates This item allows you to select the PCI Express L1 Substates settings.
Detect Non-Compliance Device Allows you to enable or disable the detection function of non-compliance PCI Express device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 CSM Configuration CSM Support Allow you to enable/disable the CSM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI] [Legacy] Storage Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. COM2 Control Allows you to select the COM2 mode. Configuration options: [RS232] [RS422] [RS485] Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
3.3.9 SATA Configuration SATA6G_1/2/3 Allow you to enable/disable the SATA6G_1/2/3 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 Allow you to enable/disable the M.2 (SOCKET3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.10 USB Configuration LAN1_U32G1_1/2, LAN2_U32G1_3/4 Allows you to enable or disable USB port.
Intel LAN2 Controller [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN2 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel LAN2 PXE OPROM This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option ROM of the Intel LAN2 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 APM Configuration ErP Ready Allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
3.3.14 Watchdog Timer Watchdog Support This item allows you to enable or disable Watchdog timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Watchdog Timer Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or input the desired value directly. The value ranges from 1 to 255. 3.3.15 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
3.4 Hardware Monitor menu The items in this menu provide you an overview of system status including temperature, fan speed and voltage, and allow you to configure the smart fan. Smart Fan Mode Allows you to select the smart fan mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Normal] [Manual Mode] The following item appears only when you set Smart Fan Mode to [Manual Mode].
4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a user password: 1.
3.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration CHASSIS INTRUDE Allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion detection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Allows you to set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Configuration options: [1] - [65535] Boot up NumLock State [On] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
[EFI Driver] Only EFI driver will be installed with EFI OS. USB Support [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initial] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initial] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. PS/2 Devices Support Select any of these settings when PS/2 devices are installed.
3.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Save Changes & Exit This option allows you to save your changes and exit the Setup program. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears.
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the 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.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.
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