AAEON UP Nexus WCL Edge Development Kit#

Overview#

This guide describes how to set up the AAEON UP Nexus WCL Edge (UPN-WCL01-SYS) development kit hardware and confirm that it powers on and boots correctly.

The kit is powered by an Intel® Core™ 7 processor 360 or Intel® Core™ 5 processor 320 (Wildcat Lake). It ships as a single, fanless, wall-mountable unit with onboard LPDDR5 memory and UFS storage, dual 2.5GbE networking, and a 134 × 105 × 53 mm footprint.

Note: This kit does not include GMSL or MIPI CSI camera connectivity. Connect cameras over USB — see the USB Cameras guide.

Note: This development kit is intended for research and development purposes only.

What you’ll need#

  • A monitor with an HDMI or DisplayPort (via USB Type-C) input.

  • A USB keyboard and mouse.

  • The bundled DC power adapter (12–24 V).

Overall Flow#

  1. Unbox and inspect the kit.

  2. Connect the display, keyboard, and mouse.

  3. Power on the kit.

  4. Verify the BIOS and confirm the kit boots.

Steps#

Step 1: Unbox and inspect#

Set the kit on an anti-static surface and confirm the box contains the unit and its bundled DC power adapter. Refer to the packing list included with your unit for the complete contents.

Warning: The kit can be damaged if it is not placed on an anti-static surface. If any item is missing or the kit is damaged, contact Intel before proceeding.

Step 2: Connect peripherals#

Connect your monitor to the HDMI or USB Type-C (DisplayPort) output, and plug a keyboard and mouse into the USB ports.

Step 3: Power on#

Plug the supplied DC power adapter into the 12–24 V lockable DC-in connector and press the power button.

Only use the DC power adapter supplied with the kit. Powering the board from another source can damage it.

Step 4: Verify the BIOS#

  1. Press the key indicated on the boot splash screen to enter the BIOS setup screen.

  2. Check the time, date, and configuration settings.

  3. Save and exit.

The system reboots and is ready for you to install an operating system.

Next Steps#

For product details, see the manufacturer website.