🛠 BIWCL-PAT: First connections and boot-up
Objectives
This tutorial guides you through the initial setup of the BIOSTAR BIWCL-PAT industrial single-board computer. We will install essential components (RAM and storage) and perform the first boot to access the system. Based on Intel Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" SoCs, this card is designed for edge computing and automation. This guide is for hardware beginners.
Required Materials
- BIOSTAR BIWCL-PAT board
- DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM RAM stick (up to 64 GB)
- M.2 M-Key NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
- 9-24V DC power supply (compatible adapter)
- Monitor via HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4
- USB keyboard and mouse
- M2 screws for component mounting
- Anti-static wrist strap (recommended)
Steps
Wear your anti-static strap and work on a non-conductive surface. Ensure the power supply is disconnected.
- Preparation and Safety
Open the side clips of the SO-DIMM slot. Insert the DDR5-6400 stick aligning the notch. Push firmly until the clips snap shut with an audible click.
- DDR5 Memory Installation
Locate the M.2 M-Key slot. Insert the NVMe PCIe 4.0 drive at a 30° angle. Lower it and secure it with the provided M2 screw. Do not force if the drive does not fit properly.
- NVMe Storage Installation
Connect your monitor to the HDMI 2.1 (or DisplayPort 1.4) output. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the available USB 3.2 Gen 2 or USB 2.0 ports.
- Peripheral Connection
Connect the 9-24V DC adapter to the power connector. Press the Power button near the IO ports. Status LEDs should light up, indicating the Intel SoC is receiving power.
- Power and Boot
Verification
After a few seconds, the screen should display the manufacturer's logo or BIOS. If nothing appears, check the monitor input source. Access BIOS (usually Del or F2 at boot) to confirm DDR5 memory and NVMe drive detection. Correct detection validates the physical installation.
Further Reading
Once boot is verified, install Windows 11 IoT Enterprise or Ubuntu 24.04 via USB. Explore RS232/422/485 serial ports for industrial communication and configure the dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports (Intel i226-LM/V) for network access.