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tKINO-ULT3 SBC
tKINO-ULT3 CPU Card
MODEL:
tKINO-ULT3
Thin Mini-ITX SBC with 14nm Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Celeron®
On-board SoC, Dual HDMI, LVDS/eDP, Dual GbE, USB 3.0, PCIe Mini,
SATA 6Gb/s, eMMC 5.0, RS-232/422/485, HD Audio, and RoHS

User Manual

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Rev. 1.00 - March 30, 2017

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SBC tKINO-ULT3 CPU Card MODEL: tKINO-ULT3 Thin Mini-ITX SBC with 14nm Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Celeron® On-board SoC, Dual HDMI, LVDS/eDP, Dual GbE, USB 3.0, PCIe Mini, SATA 6Gb/s, eMMC 5.0, RS-232/422/485, HD Audio, and RoHS User Manual Page I...
  • Page 2 SBC Revision Date Version Changes March 30, 2017 1.00 Initial release Page II...
  • Page 3 SBC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 4: Manual Conventions

    SBC Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PTIONAL TEMS 3 CONNECTORS ......................16 3.1 P ..............17 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 tKINO-ULT3 Layout ..................17 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............18 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............... 19 3.2 I ..............20 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 Audio Connector ....................20 3.2.2 Battery Connector....................
  • Page 6 SBC 3.2.11 LVDS Backlight Inverter Connector .............. 31 3.2.12 LVDS LCD Connector ................... 32 3.2.13 LAN LED Connectors ..................33 3.2.14 Memory Slot ....................34 3.2.15 PCI Express x4 Slot..................34 3.2.16 PCIe Mini Card Slot (for mSATA Modules)........... 35 3.2.17 PCIe Mini Card Slot (for 3G Modules) ............
  • Page 7 SBC 4.6.4 HDMI/DP Select Switch................... 63 4.6.5 LVDS/eDP Select Switch.................. 64 4.6.6 LVDS Panel Resolution Select Switch ............. 65 4.6.7 LVDS Voltage Select Switch ................66 4.6.8 USB Power Select .................... 67 4.7 C .................... 68 HASSIS NSTALLATION 4.7.1 Airflow......................68 4.7.2 Motherboard Installation.................
  • Page 8 SBC 5.3.6 Serial Port Console Redirection ..............91 5.3.6.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings ............92 5.3.6.2 Console Redirection Settings..............93 5.3.7 CPU Configuration..................95 5.3.8 SATA Configuration ..................97 5.3.9 USB Configuration................... 99 5.3.10 IEI Feature ....................100 5.4 C .........................
  • Page 9 SBC List of Figures Figure 1-1: tKINO-ULT3........................2 Figure 1-2: Connectors (Front Side) .....................4 Figure 1-3: Connectors (Solder Side) ...................5 Figure 1-4: Dimensions with Standard Heatsink (mm) ...............6 Figure 1-5: Dimensions with Optional Heatsink (mm) ..............7 Figure 1-6: Data Flow Diagram......................8 Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations................17...
  • Page 10 SBC Figure 3-26: SPI Flash Connector Location................45 Figure 3-27: SPI Flash Connector Location................46 Figure 3-28: USB Connector Location..................47 Figure 3-29: External Peripheral Interface Connector ..............48 Figure 3-30: HDMI Connector Pinout Locations................49 Figure 3-31: HDMI/DP Combo Connector Pinout Locations ............51 Figure 3-32: LAN Connector......................51...
  • Page 11 SBC List of Tables Table 1-1: tKINO-ULT3 Model Variations..................3 Table 1-2: Technical Specifications....................11 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................19 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................19 Table 3-3: Audio Connector Pinouts ..................20 Table 3-4: Battery Connector Pinouts ..................21 Table 3-5: Chassis Intrusion Connector Pinouts ..............22 Table 3-6: DC-IN Power Connector Pinouts................23...
  • Page 12 SBC Table 4-1: AT/ATX Mode Select Switch Settings...............60 Table 4-2: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings..........62 Table 4-3: HDMI/DP Select Switch Settings ................63 Table 4-4: LVDS/eDP Select Switch Settings................64 Table 4-5: LVDS Panel Resolution Selection................65 Table 4-6: LVDS Voltage Select Switch Settings...............66 Table 4-4: USB Power Selection BIOS Options.................67...
  • Page 13 SBC List of BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................75 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................76 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Settings .......................77 BIOS Menu 4: AMT Configuration....................78 BIOS Menu 5: Super IO Configuration..................79 BIOS Menu 6: Serial Port n Configuration .................80 BIOS Menu 7: iWDD H/W Monitor ....................86...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    SBC Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    SBC 1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: tKINO-ULT3 The tKINO-ULT3 series is a Mini-ITX form factor single bard computer. It has an on-board ® ® 14nm Intel Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Celeron processor, and supports two 260-pin 2133 MHz dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM SO-DIMM slots with up to 32.0 GB of memory.

  • Page 17: Model Variations

    SBC 1.2 Model Variations The model variations of the tKINO-ULT3 series are listed below. Model No. ® Intel Core™ i7-6600U on-board SoC tKINO-ULT3-i7-R10 (up to 3.4 GHz, dual-core, 4 MB cache, TDP=15 W) ® Intel Core™ i5-6300U on-board SoC tKINO-ULT3-i5-R10 (up to 3.0 GHz, dual-core, 3 MB cache, TDP=15 W)

  • Page 18: Connectors

    SBC 1.4 Connectors The connectors on the tKINO-ULT3 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors (Front Side) Page 4...

  • Page 19: Figure 1-3: Connectors (Solder Side)

    SBC Figure 1-3: Connectors (Solder Side) Page 5...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    SBC 1.5 Dimensions Figure 1-4 shows the dimensions of the tKINO-ULT3 installed with the standard heatsink (with fan). Figure 1-4: Dimensions with Standard Heatsink (mm) Page 6...

  • Page 21: Figure 1-5: Dimensions With Optional Heatsink (Mm)

    SBC Figure 1-5 shows the dimensions of the tKINO-ULT3 installed with the optional heatsink (without fan, P/N: 34000-000645-RS). Figure 1-5: Dimensions with Optional Heatsink (mm) Page 7...

  • Page 22: Data Flow

    SBC 1.6 Data Flow Figure 1-6 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-6: Data Flow Diagram Page 8...

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    SBC 1.7 Technical Specifications tKINO-ULT3 technical specifications are listed below. Specification tKINO-ULT3 ® generation Intel mobile ULT on-board SoC: ®  Intel Core™ i7-6600U on-board SoC (up to 3.4 GHz, dual-core, 4 MB cache, TDP=15 W) ®  Intel Core™...
  • Page 24 SBC Specification tKINO-ULT3 I/O Interface 2 x Audio jack (line-out, mic-in) on rear I/O Audio Connector 1 x Analog audio by 10-pin (2x5) header 2 x RJ-45 GbE port Ethernet 2 x RS-232/422/485 by 10-pin (2x5) header Serial Ports...

  • Page 25: Table 1-2: Technical Specifications

    SBC Specification tKINO-ULT3 -20°C ~ 60°C Operating Temperature -30°C ~ 70°C Storage Temperature 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing Humidity Physical Specifications Dimensions 170 mm x 170 mm Weight GW/NW 900 g / 375 g Table 1-2: Technical Specifications Page 11...

  • Page 26: Unpacking

    SBC Chapter Unpacking Page 12...

  • Page 27: Anti-Static Precautions

    Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the tKINO-ULT3 is unpacked, please do the following:  Follow the antistatic guidelines above.

  • Page 28: Packing List

    If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the tKINO-ULT3 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.

  • Page 29: Optional Items

    SBC Quick Installation Guide 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image RS-232 cable, 200 mm, p=2.0 mm (P/N: 32205-002700-100-RS) RS-232/422/485 cable, 230 mm, p=2.0 mm (P/N: 32205-003700-100-RS) Fanless heatsink module, 93.5 mm x 84 mm x 30 mm...

  • Page 30: Connectors

    SBC Chapter Connectors Page 16...

  • Page 31: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 tKINO-ULT3 Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations Page 17...

  • Page 32: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    SBC 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label Audio connector 10-pin header FRONT-PANEL1 Battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT1 Chassis intrusion connector 2-pin header CHASSIS1 DC-IN power connector 4-pin Molex...

  • Page 33: External Interface Panel Connectors

    SBC SATA 6Gb/s drive connectors 7-pin SATA connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA_PWR1, SATA power connectors 2-pin wafer SATA_PWR2 SMBus connector 4-pin wafer SIM card slot SIM slot SIM1 SPI flash connector, BIOS 6-pin wafer JSPI1 SPI flash connector, EC 6-pin wafer JSPI2 USB 2.0 connectors...

  • Page 34: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    SBC 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the tKINO-ULT3. 3.2.1 Audio Connector CN Label: FRONT-PANEL1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-2 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3 The audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers and microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.

  • Page 35: Battery Connector

    SBC 3.2.2 Battery Connector CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. CN Label: BAT1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm...

  • Page 36: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    SBC 3.2.3 Chassis Intrusion Connector CN Label: CHASSIS1 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 The chassis intrusion connector is for a chassis intrusion detection sensor or switch that detects if a chassis component is removed or replaced.

  • Page 37: Dc-In Power Connector

    SBC 3.2.4 DC-IN Power Connector CN Label: PWR1 4-pin Molex, p=4.2 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6 The connector supports 9 V ~ 36 V power supply. Figure 3-5: DC-IN Power Connector Location PIN NO.

  • Page 38: Digital I/O Connector

    SBC 3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector CN Label: DIO1 10-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The 8-bit digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices. Figure 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Location PIN NO.

  • Page 39: Edp Connector

    SBC 3.2.6 eDP Connector NOTE: The eDP connector is disabled by default since the eDP connector is co-lay with the LVDS connector. To enable the eDP connector, use the LVDS/eDP select switch to configure the settings. Please refer to Section 4.6.5 for detailed information.

  • Page 40: Table 3-8: Edp Connector Pinouts

    SBC Description Description VCC_LCD (3.3V only) (eDP_TX3-) (eDP_TX3+) (eDP_TX2-) (eDP_TX2+) eDP_HPD (eDP_TX1-) (eDP_TX1+) (eDP_TX0-) (eDP_BKLT_EN) (eDP_TX0+) (eDP_BKLT_CRTL) (eDP_AUX+) (eDP_AUX-) BKLT_PWR BKLT_PWR VCC_LCD (3.3V only) BKLT_PWR VCC_LCD (3.3V only) BKLT_PWR VCC_LCD (3.3V only) Table 3-8: eDP Connector Pinouts Page 26...

  • Page 41: Fan Connector, Cpu

    SBC 3.2.7 Fan Connector, CPU CN Label: CPU/FAN1 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 The CPU fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan. Figure 3-8: CPU Fan Connector Location...

  • Page 42: Fan Connector, System

    SBC 3.2.8 Fan Connector, System CN Label: SYS_FAN1 3-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The system fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan. Figure 3-9: System Fan Connector Location...

  • Page 43: Front Panel Connector

    SBC 3.2.9 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 14-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 The front panel connector connects to the power button, reset button, speaker, IPMI LED indicator, power LED indicator and HDD LED indicator on the system front panel.

  • Page 44: I 2 C Connector

    SBC 3.2.10 I C Connector CN Label: I2C1 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 The I C connector is used to connect I C-bus devices to the motherboard. Figure 3-11: I...

  • Page 45: Lvds Backlight Inverter Connector

    SBC 3.2.11 LVDS Backlight Inverter Connector CN Label: INV1 5-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13 The backlight inverter connector provides power to an LCD panel. Figure 3-12: Backlight Inverter Connector Location...

  • Page 46: Lvds Lcd Connector

    SBC 3.2.12 LVDS LCD Connector CN Label: 30-pin crimp, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 The LVDS connector is for an LCD panel to connect to the board. Figure 3-13: LVDS Connector Location...

  • Page 47: Lan Led Connectors

    SBC Description Description LVDS_B_TXCLK-P LVDS_B_TXCLK-N LVDS_B_TX3-P LVDS_B_TX3-N GROUND GROUND +LCD VCC +LCD VCC +LCD VCC +LCD VCC Table 3-14: LVDS Connector Pinouts 3.2.13 LAN LED Connectors CN Label: JP1, JP2 2-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-14...

  • Page 48: Memory Slot

    SBC 3.2.14 Memory Slot CN Label: DIMM1, DIMM2 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM slot CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-15 The memory slots accept DDR4 SO-DIMM. Figure 3-15: Memory Slot Locations 3.2.15 PCI Express x4 Slot CN Label: PCIEX4_1 CN Type:...

  • Page 49: Pcie Mini Card Slot (For Msata Modules)

    SBC 3.2.16 PCIe Mini Card Slot (for mSATA Modules) CN Label: M-PICE1 Full-size PCIe Mini card slot CN Type: CN Location: F igure 3-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 The PCIe Mini card slot supports PCIe Mini cards with USB interface, such as mSATA modules.

  • Page 50: Pcie Mini Card Slot (For 3G Modules)

    SBC Description Description CLK_PCIE_MINI_N CLK_PCIE_MINI_P BUF_PLT_RST# +3.3V BUF_PLT_RST# PCIE_RXN1 +3.3V PCIE_RXP1 +1.5V SMB_CLK PCIE_TXN1 SMB_DATA PCIE_TXP1 USBD9- USBD9+ +3.3V +3.3V +1.5 V MSATA1_DET +3.3V Table 3-16: PCIe Mini Slot Pinouts (for mSATA Modules) 3.2.17 PCIe Mini Card Slot (for 3G Modules)

  • Page 51: Figure 3-18: Half-Size Pcie Mini Slot Location

    SBC The PCIe Mini card slot supports PCIe Mini cards with USB interface, such as 3G modules. Figure 3-18: Half-size PCIe Mini Slot Location Description Description PCIE_WAKE# +3.3V +1.5 V +3.3V SIM_VCC SIM_IO CLK_PCIE_MINI2_N SIM_CLK CLK_PCIE_MINI2_P SIM_RST SIM_VPP BUF_PLT_RST# +3.3V...

  • Page 52: Power Button

    SBC Description Description +1.5 V M-SATADET +3.3V Table 3-17: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts (for 3G Modules) 3.2.18 Power Button CN Label: PWR_SW1 CN Type: Push button CN Location: See Figure 3-19 The on-board power button controls system power.

  • Page 53: Serial Port Connectors

    SBC 3.2.19 RS-232 Serial Port Connectors CN Label: COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 10-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-20 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 The serial connector provides RS-232 connection. Figure 3-20: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Locations PIN NO.

  • Page 54: Rs-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector

    SBC 3.2.20 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector CN Label: COM5, COM6 10-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-21 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19 This connector provides RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communications. The default mode is set to RS-232 in BIOS. To configure the connector as RS-422 or RS-485, please refer to Section 5.3.3.1.5 and Section 5.3.3.1.6.

  • Page 55: Sata 6Gb/S Drive Connectors

    SBC Use the optional RS-232/422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts of the DB-9 connector are listed below. RS-232 Pinouts RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts Table 3-20: DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Pinouts 3.2.21 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connectors CN Label:...

  • Page 56: Sata Power Connectors

    SBC NOTE: If an mSATA module is installed in the PCIe Mini slot (M-PICE1), the SATA port 2 (SATA2) will be disabled. Choose either the SATA2 connector or the mSATA module for storage. 3.2.22 SATA Power Connectors CN Label: SATA_PWR1, SATA_PWR2 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm...

  • Page 57: Smbus Connector

    SBC 3.2.23 SMBus Connector CN Label: 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-24 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22 The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system management communications. Figure 3-24: SMBus Connector Location Description...

  • Page 58: Sim Card Slot

    SBC 3.2.24 SIM Card Slot CN Label: SIM1 SIM card slot CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-25 The SIM card slot accepts a SIM card for 3G network communication. A 3G module must be installed in the M-PICE2 PCIe Mini slot to provide 3G communication.

  • Page 59: Spi Flash Connector, Bios

    SBC 3.2.25 SPI Flash Connector, BIOS CN Label: JSPI1 6-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-26 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 The 6-pin SPI Flash connector is used to flash the BIOS. Figure 3-26: SPI Flash Connector Location Description +3.3VA...

  • Page 60: Spi Flash Connector, Ec

    SBC 3.2.26 SPI Flash Connector, EC CN Label: JSPI2 6-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-27 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-24 The 6-pin SPI Flash connector is used to flash the embedded controller. Figure 3-27: SPI Flash Connector Location Description +3.3VA...

  • Page 61: Usb Connector

    SBC 3.2.27 USB Connector CN Label: USB1, USB2 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-28 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25 The USB connector provides two USB 2.0 ports by dual-port USB cable. Figure 3-28: USB Connector Location PIN NO.

  • Page 62: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    SBC 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel Figure 3-29 shows the tKINO-ULT3 external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The EPIC panel consists of the following:  1 x Audio line-out jack  1 x Audio mic-in jack  2 x GbE connector ...

  • Page 63: Hdmi Connector

    SBC 3.3.2 HDMI Connector CN Label: HDMI2 HDMI connector CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-29 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26 The HDMI connector can connect to HDMI devices. Description Description HDMI_DATA2 HDMI_DATA2# HDMI_DATA1 HDMI_DATA1# HDMI_DATA0 HDMI_DATA0# HDMI_CLK HDMI_ CLK#...

  • Page 64: Hdmi/Dp Combo Connector

    SBC 3.3.3 HDMI/DP Combo Connector CN Label: HDMI/DP combo connector CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-29 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-27 The HDMI/DP connector can connect to display devices with HDMI or DisplayPort interface. The mode selection is made through a switch (J_HDMI_DP1) on the board (refer to Section 4.6.4 for detailed information).

  • Page 65: Lan Connectors

    SBC Figure 3-31: HDMI/DP Combo Connector Pinout Locations 3.3.4 LAN Connectors CN Label: LAN1, LAN2 CN Type: RJ-45 CN Location: F igure 3-29 CN Pinouts: F igure 3-32 and Table 3-28 The LAN connector connects to a local network.

  • Page 66: Power Connector (Power Adapter)

    F igure 3-29 See Table 3-29 CN Pinouts: The tKINO-ULT3 has four external USB 3.0 ports. The USB connector can be connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 device. The pinouts of USB 3.0 connectors are shown below. Description...

  • Page 67: Installation

    SBC Chapter Installation Page 53...

  • Page 68: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the tKINO-ULT3. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the tKINO-ULT3 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 69  Turn all power to the tKINO-ULT3 off: When working with the tKINO-ULT3, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system. Before and during the installation of the tKINO-ULT3 DO NOT: ...

  • Page 70: So-Dimm Installation

    SBC 4.3 SO-DIMM Installation To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the board on an anti-static mat. Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. Align the notch on the memory with the notch on the memory socket.

  • Page 71: Figure 4-2: Removing The Retention Screw

    SBC Figure 4-2: Removing the Retention Screw Step 3: Insert into the socket at an angle. Line up the notch on the card with the notch on the slot. Slide the PCIe Mini card into the socket at an angle of about 20º...

  • Page 72: Sim Card Installation

    SBC Figure 4-4: Securing the Full-size PCIe Mini Card 4.5 SIM Card Installation To install a SIM card, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the SIM card slot. See Section 3.2.24. Step 2: Unlock the SIM card slot cover by sliding the cover in the direction as shown by the arrow in Figure 4-5.

  • Page 73: Figure 4-6: Sim Card Installation

    SBC Step 3: Open the slot cover and place a SIM card onto the slot. The cut mark on the corner should be facing away from the slot as shown in Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6: SIM Card Installation Step 4: Close the slot cover and lock it by sliding it in the direction as shown by the arrow in Figure 4-7.

  • Page 74: System Configuration

    SBC 4.6 System Configuration The system configuration is controlled by buttons, jumpers and switches. The system configuration should be performed before installation. 4.6.1 AT/ATX Mode Select Switch CN Label: J_ATX_AT1 CN Type: Switch CN Location: See Figure 4-8 CN Settings: See Table 4-1 The AT/ATX mode select switch specifies the systems power mode as AT or ATX.

  • Page 75: Clear Cmos Button

    CN Location: See Figure 4-9 If the tKINO-ULT3 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, use the button to clear the CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. The location of the clear CMOS button is shown in Figure 4-9 Figure 4-9: Clear CMOS Button Location 4.6.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper...

  • Page 76: Figure 4-10: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location

    SBC Setting Description Open Disabled (default) Short Enabled Table 4-2: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings Figure 4-10: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location To update the ME firmware, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Before turning on the system power, short the Flash Descriptor Security Override jumper.

  • Page 77: Hdmi/Dp Select Switch

    SBC 4.6.4 HDMI/DP Select Switch CN Label: J_HDMI_DP1 CN Type: Switch CN Location: See Figure 4-11 CN Settings: See Table 4-3 Use the HDMI/DP select switch to configure the HDMI/DP connector as HDMI or DisplayPort. HDMI/DP select switch settings are shown in Table 4-3.

  • Page 78: Lvds/Edp Select Switch

    SBC 4.6.5 LVDS/eDP Select Switch CN Label: J_EDP_SEL1 CN Type: Switch CN Location: See Figure 4-12 CN Settings: See Table 4-4 Use the LVDS/eDP select switch to disable or enable the LVDS connector since the eDP connector (CN10) is co-lay with the LVDS connector. LVDS/eDP select switch settings are shown in Table 4-4.

  • Page 79: Lvds Panel Resolution Select Switch

    SBC 4.6.6 LVDS Panel Resolution Select Switch Jumper Label: DIP switch Jumper Type: Jumper Location: See Figure 4-13 Jumper Settings: See Table 4-5 Selects the resolution of the LCD panel connected to the LVDS connector. * ON=0, OFF=1 SW1 (4-3-2-1)

  • Page 80: Lvds Voltage Select Switch

    4.6.7 LVDS Voltage Select Switch WARNING: Permanent damage to the screen and tKINO-ULT3 may occur if the wrong voltage is selected with this jumper. Please refer to the user guide that came with the monitor to select the correct voltage.

  • Page 81: Usb Power Select

    The USB power selection is made through the BIOS options in “Chipset  PCH-IO Configuration” BIOS menu. Use the USB Power SW BIOS option to configure the power source to all the external and internal USB ports of the tKINO-ULT3. ...

  • Page 82: Chassis Installation

    The chassis should have fans and vents as necessary to keep things cool. The tKINO-ULT3 must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual power supply unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow through the board surface.

  • Page 83: Sata Drive Connection

    Step 0: 4.8.2 SATA Drive Connection The tKINO-ULT3 is shipped with a SATA drive cable. To connect the SATA drive to the connector, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the SATA connector and the SATA power connector. The locations of the connectors are shown in Chapter 3.

  • Page 84: Figure 4-16: Sata Drive Cable Connection

    SBC Figure 4-16: SATA Drive Cable Connection Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-16.

  • Page 85: Intel ® Amt Setup Procedure

    SBC ® 4.9 Intel AMT Setup Procedure ® The tKINO-ULT3 is featured with the Intel Active Management Technology (AMT). To ® enable the Intel AMT function, follow the steps below. Step 1: Make sure at least one of the memory sockets is installed with a DDR4 SO-DIMM.

  • Page 86: Bios

    SBC Chapter BIOS Page 72...

  • Page 87: Introduction

    SBC 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. NOTE: Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 88: Getting Help

    SBC Function Decrease the numeric value or make changes F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 key Load previous values. F3 key Load optimized defaults F4 key Save changes and Exit BIOS Esc key Main Menu –...

  • Page 89: Main

    SBC 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Set the Date.

  • Page 90: Advanced

    SBC The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:  System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.  System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.

  • Page 91: Acpi Settings

    SBC 5.3.1 ACPI Settings The ACPI Settings menu ( B IOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI...

  • Page 92: Amt Configuration

    SBC 5.3.2 AMT Configuration ® The AMT Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) allows Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) options to be configured. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel AMT [Enabled] Enable/Disable Intel (R)

  • Page 93: Super Io Configuration

    SBC  Enabled To perform ME unconfigure 5.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5) to set or change the configurations for the serial ports. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 94: Serial Port N Configuration

    SBC 5.3.3.1 Serial Port n Configuration Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial...

  • Page 95: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    SBC  IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the 4, 11 interrupt address is IRQ3, 4, 11  Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, interrupt address is IRQ3, 4, 11 4, 11 ...

  • Page 96: Serial Port 3 Configuration

    SBC 5.3.3.1.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.  Disabled Disable the serial port  Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.

  • Page 97: Serial Port 4 Configuration

    SBC 5.3.3.1.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.  Disabled Disable the serial port  Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.

  • Page 98: Serial Port 5 Configuration

    SBC 5.3.3.1.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.  Disabled Disable the serial port  Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.

  • Page 99: Serial Port 6 Configuration

    SBC  Device Mode [RS232] Use the Device Mode option to select the Serial Port 5 signaling mode.  Serial Port 5 signaling mode is RS-422 RS422  RS232 Serial Port 5 signaling mode is RS-232 EFAULT  RS485 Serial Port 5 signaling mode is RS-485 5.3.3.1.6 Serial Port 6 Configuration...

  • Page 100: Iwdd H/W Monitor

    SBC  IO=2E0h; IRQ=3, Serial Port I/O port address is 2E0h and the 4, 11 interrupt address is IRQ3, 4, 11  Device Mode [RS232] Use the Device Mode option to select the Serial Port 6 signaling mode. ...

  • Page 101: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    SBC  System Temperatures: CPU Temperature System temperature  Fan Speed: CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed  Voltages CPU_CORE +12V +DDR +5VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB 5.3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Use the Smart Fan Mode Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 8) to configure fan temperature and speed settings.
  • Page 102 SBC  CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan Control [Auto Mode] Use the CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan Control BIOS option to configure the CPU Smart Fan.  The fan spins at the speed set in the Manual Manual Mode Mode option  The fan adjusts its speed using these...
  • Page 103 SBC Auto mode start temperature option only CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 Smart Fan Control option is set to Auto Mode. If the system temperature is between Start Temperature and Off Temperature, the fan speed change to be Start PWM. To set a value, select the Auto mode fan start temperature option and enter a decimal number between 1 and 100.

  • Page 104: Rtc Wake Settings

    SBC 5.3.5 RTC Wake Settings The RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 9) configures RTC wake event. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled] Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. When...

  • Page 105: Serial Port Console Redirection

    SBC Wake up second After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend state when the alarm goes off. 5.3.6 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the console redirection options to be configured.

  • Page 106: Legacy Console Redirection Settings

    SBC  Console Redirection [Disabled] Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function.  Disabled the console redirection function Disabled EFAULT  Enabled Enabled the console redirection function 5.3.6.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings The Legacy Console Redirection Settings menu ( B IOS Menu 11) allows the legacy console redirection options to be configured.

  • Page 107: Console Redirection Settings

    SBC  COM6  COM7 (Pci Bus0, Dev0, Func0) (Disabled) 5.3.6.2 Console Redirection Settings The Console Redirection Settings menu ( B IOS Menu 12) allows the console redirection options to be configured. The option is active when Console Redirection option is enabled.
  • Page 108 SBC  Bits per second [115200] Use the Bits per second option to specify the serial port transmission speed. The speed must match the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.  9600 Sets the serial port transmission speed at 9600.

  • Page 109: Cpu Configuration

    SBC  Stop Bits [1] Use the Stop Bits option to specify the number of stop bits used to indicate the end of a serial data packet. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. ...
  • Page 110 SBC  Hyper-threading [Enabled] Use the Hyper-threading BIOS option to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.  Disabled Disables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.  Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Enabled EFAULT  Active Processor Cores [All] Use the Active Processor Cores BIOS option to enable numbers of cores in the processor package.

  • Page 111: Sata Configuration

    SBC  CPU C State [Disabled] Use the CPU C State option to enable or disable CPU C state.  Disables CPU C state. Disabled EFAULT  Enabled Enables CPU C state. 5.3.8 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 14) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system.
  • Page 112 SBC  SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Use the SATA Mode Selection option to configure SATA devices as AHCI devices.  Configures SATA devices as AHCI device. AHCI EFAULT  RAID Configures SATA devices as RAID device. NOTE: Before accessing the RAID configuration utility, ensure to set the Option ROM Messages BIOS option in the Boot menu to Force BIOS.

  • Page 113: Usb Configuration

    SBC 5.3.9 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 15) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option...

  • Page 114: Iei Feature

    SBC  Enabled Legacy USB support enabled EFAULT  Legacy USB support disabled Disabled  Auto Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are connected 5.3.10 IEI Feature Use the IEI Feature menu (BIOS Menu 16) to configure One Key Recovery function.

  • Page 115: Chipset

    SBC 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 17) to configure the system chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit > System Agent (SA) Configuration System Agent (SA) >...

  • Page 116: Graphics Configuration

    SBC  VT-d [Disabled] Use the VT-d option to enable or disable VT-d support.  Disable VT-d support. Disabled EFAULT  Enabled Enable VT-d support. 5.4.1.1 Graphics Configuration Use the Graphics Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 19) to configure the graphics settings.
  • Page 117 SBC  Internal Graphics [Enabled] Use the Internal Graphics option to enable or disable the internal graphics device.  The internal graphics device is automatically detected Auto and enabled.  Disable the internal graphics device. Disabled  Enabled Enable the internal graphics device. The following...

  • Page 118: Lcd Control

    SBC 5.4.1.1.1 LCD Control Use the LCD Control submenu (BIOS Menu 20) to select a display device which will be activated during POST. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset LCD Control Select the Video Device...

  • Page 119: Memory Configuration

    SBC  EFAULT  CCFL  Backlight Control Type [PWM] Use the Backlight Control Type option to specify the backlight control type. Configuration options are listed below.  EFAULT   Backlight Control Voltage Level [3.3V] Use the Backlight Control Voltage Level option to specify the backlight control voltage.

  • Page 120: Pch-Io Configuration

    SBC 5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Use the PCH-IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 22) to configure the PCH-IO chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Auto Power Button Status [Disable (ATX)] Select AC power state when...

  • Page 121: Pci Express Configuration

    SBC  USB Power SW [+5V DUAL] Use the USB Power SW BIOS option to configure the USB power source for all the external and internal USB connectors.  Set the USB power source to +5V dual EFAULT DUAL ...

  • Page 122: Hd Audio Configuration

    SBC  Gen 3  Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled] Use the Detect Non-Compliance Device option to enable or disable detecting if a non-compliance PCI Express device is connected to the PCI Express slot.  Disabled Disables to detect if a non-compliance PCI...

  • Page 123: Security

    SBC  HD Audio [Enabled] Use the HD Audio BIOS option to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller.  The High Definition Audio controller is disabled. Disabled  Enabled The High Definition Audio controller is enabled. EFAULT 5.5 Security...

  • Page 124: Boot

    SBC 5.6 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 26) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard Bootup NumLock State...
  • Page 125 SBC  Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.  Normal POST messages displayed Disabled  Enabled OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages EFAULT  UEFI Boot [Disabled] Use the UEFI Boot option to enable or disable to boot from the UEFI devices.

  • Page 126: Exit

    SBC 5.7 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 27) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit...
  • Page 127 SBC  Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults.  Restore User Defaults Use the Restore User Defaults option to restore the user defaults to all the setup options.

  • Page 128: Software Drivers

    SBC Chapter Software Drivers Page 114...

  • Page 129: Software Installation

    Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates. 6.1 Software Installation All the drivers for the tKINO-ULT3 are on the CD that came with the system. To install the drivers, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive connected to the system.

  • Page 130: Available Software Drivers

    SBC 6.2 Available Software Drivers All the drivers for the tKINO-ULT3 are on the utility CD that came with the system. The utility CD contains drivers for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems. If the drivers are not installed automatically, please install the following drivers manually.

  • Page 131: Installing Windows 7 From Usb 3.0 Drives

    The Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility automates the steps to update a Windows 7 installation image so that it contains USB 3.0 drivers. To install Windows 7 from a USB drive onto the tKINO-ULT3, please follow the steps described below. Step 1: Create a USB flash drive installer.

  • Page 132: A Regulatory Compliance

    SBC Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 118...
  • Page 133 SBC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply. FCC WARNING This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 134: B Product Disposal

    SBC Appendix Product Disposal Page 120...
  • Page 135 SBC CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations.  Outside the European Union–If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.

  • Page 136: Cbios Menu Options

    SBC Appendix BIOS Menu Options Page 122...
  • Page 137 SBC 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................76 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................76 　 ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]................77 　 Intel AMT [Enabled] ......................78 　 Un-configure ME [Disabled]....................78 　 Serial Port [Enabled]......................80 　 Change Settings [Auto] .......................80 　 Serial Port [Enabled]......................81 　...
  • Page 138 SBC 　 Hyper-threading [Enabled]....................96 　 Active Processor Cores [All] ....................96 ® 　 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] ..............96 ® 　 Intel SpeedStep™ [Enabled] .....................96 　 CPU C State [Disabled]......................97 　 STAT Controller(s) [Enabled]....................97 　 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]....................98 　 Hot Plug [Disabled]......................98 　...
  • Page 139 SBC 　 Discard Changes and Reset .................... 112 　 Restore Defaults ....................... 112 　 Save as User Defaults ...................... 113 　 Restore User Defaults ...................... 113 Page 125...

  • Page 140: D Terminology

    SBC Appendix Terminology Page 126...
  • Page 141 SBC ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface. The Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface connects storage devices including hard disks and CD-ROM drives to a computer.
  • Page 142 SBC L2 Cache The Level 2 Cache (L2 Cache) is an external processor memory cache. LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer. PCIe PCI Express (PCIe) is a communications bus that uses dual data lines for full-duplex (two-way) serial (point-to-point) communications between the SBC components and/or expansion cards and the SBC chipsets.

  • Page 143: E Digital I/O Interface

    SBC Appendix Digital I/O Interface Page 129...
  • Page 144 SBC The DIO connector on the tKINO-ULT3 is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The DIO has both 8-bit digital inputs and 8-bit digital outputs. The digital inputs and digital outputs are generally control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
  • Page 145 SBC AH – 6FH Sub-function: AL – 9 :Set the digital port as OUTPUT :Digital I/O output value Assembly Language Sample 2 AX, 6F09H ;setting the digital port as output BL, 09H ;digital value is 09H Digital Output is 1001b...

  • Page 146: F Watchdog Timer

    SBC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 132...
  • Page 147 SBC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is a hardware-based timer that attempts to restart the system when it stops working. The system may stop working because of external EMI or software bugs.
  • Page 148 SBC NOTE: The Watchdog Timer is activated through software. The software application that activates the Watchdog Timer must also deactivate it when closed. If the Watchdog Timer is not deactivated, the system will automatically restart after the Timer has finished its countdown.

  • Page 149: G Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    SBC Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 135...
  • Page 150 SBC The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 151 SBC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 (现由 GB/T 26572-2011 取代)标...

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