🛠 First boot of the BIOSTAR EdgeComp MS-U320

Objectifs

This tutorial guides you through the initial setup of the BIOSTAR EdgeComp MS-U320. The goal is to perform a secure boot and verify the recognition of critical components, especially industrial interfaces and network connectivity, before deploying business applications.

Matériel nécessaire

• BIOSTAR EdgeComp MS-U320 mini PC.
• Compatible 9-24V DC power supply (AC adapter or industrial source).
• Monitor with HDMI or DisplayPort cable.
• USB keyboard and mouse.
• RJ45 Ethernet cable (for network configuration).
• Phillips screwdriver (if access to SO-DIMM or M.2 slots is required for RAM/SSD addition).

Étapes

1. Physical Installation: Place the chassis on a stable surface. Ensure passive ventilation slots are clear, as the fanless system relies on natural convection to dissipate heat from the Intel Wildcat Lake SoC.
2. Peripheral Connection: Connect your display to the HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4 port. Connect keyboard and mouse to available USB ports. To test wired connectivity, connect an Ethernet cable to one of the two 2.5GbE ports (Intel I226-V or I226-LM).
3. Powering Up: Connect the DC power cable (9-24V) to the dedicated connector. The system typically powers on automatically without an external button in most industrial configurations, but check the BIOS jumper if auto-boot is disabled.
4. BIOS/UEFI Access: Upon power-on, repeatedly press Del or F2 (depending on firmware version) to enter the UEFI interface. Verify that DDR5-6400 memory is detected (up to 64GB) and that the M.2 NVMe SSD is visible in the storage list.
5. Serial Port Configuration: In the advanced tab, verify that the four COM ports (RS232/422/485) are enabled. This is a crucial step for IoT applications requiring reliable serial communication.
6. OS Boot: Insert your installation USB drive (Windows 11 IoT Enterprise or Ubuntu 24.04) if the system is blank. Select the USB drive in the boot menu and start the installation.

Vérification

Once the OS loads, open Device Manager (Windows) or lspci (Linux). Confirm the presence of Intel I226 network controllers and correct detection of serial ports. Check that system temperature remains stable under light load; the chassis should feel warm but not scorching, indicating proper passive dissipation.

Pour aller plus loin

Explore integrating M.2 modules to add 4G/5G or WiFi connectivity. You can also configure COM ports for communication with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) via industrial protocols like Modbus.