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ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS"). You understand and agree that your use of Kontron devices as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design and operating safeguards.
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ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Symbols The following symbols may be used in this user guide DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform with the following guidelines.
General Instructions on Usage In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this user guide or received from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Table of Contents Symbols ..........................................6 For Your Safety ........................................7 High Voltage Safety Instructions .................................. 7 Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................7 Lithium Battery Precautions ..................................8 General Instructions on Usage ..................................8 Quality and Environmental Management ..............................
Table 55: Main Setup Menu Sub-Screens and Functions ........................58 Table 56: List of Acronym ....................................77 List of Figures Figure 1: System Block Diagram ECX-KBL-U ............................17 Figure 2: Top Side ......................................23 Figure 3: Rear Side ......................................25 Figure 4: Connector Panel Side ...................................
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 1/ Introduction This user guide describe the ECX-KBL-U board made by Kontron. This board will also be denoted ECX-KBL-U within this user guide. Use of this user guide implies a basic knowledge of PC-AT hardware and software. This user guide focuses on describing the ECX-KBL-U board's special features and is not intended to be a standard PC-AT textbook.
Handle the board only by the edges To get the board running follow these steps. If the board shipped from KONTRON already has components like RAM and CPU cooler mounted, then skip the relevant steps below. Turn off the PSU (Power Supply Unit) Turn off PSU (Power Supply Unit) completely (no mains power connected to the PSU) or leave the Power Connectors unconnected while configuring the board.
> 7 mm. Do not use washers with teeth, as they can damage the PCB and cause short circuits. 2.2. Chassis Safety Standards Before installing the ECX-KBL-U in the chassis, users must evaluate the end product to ensure compliance with the requirements of the IEC60950-1 safety standard: ...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 3.2. Component Main Data The table below summarizes the features of the ECX-KBL-U single board computer. Table 1: Component Main Data System Processor Intel® Kaby Lake U-Series Processors (TDP = 15 W) Memory 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM memory socket...
3.5" ECX (146 x 105 mm / 5.75" x 4.13") 3.3. Environmental Conditions The ECX-KBL-U is compliant with the following environmental conditions. It is the customer's responsibility to provide sufficient airflow around each of the components to keep them within the allowed temperature range.
The ECX-KBL-U is designed to support Intel® Kaby Lake U-Series Processors. The BGA CPU is remounted from factory. Kontron has defined the board versions as listed in the following table, so far all based on Embedded CPUs. Other versions are expected at a later date.
3.7. On-board Graphics Subsystem The ECX-KBL-U supports Intel® Gen 9 / Gen 9.5 HD Graphics technology for high quality graphics capabilities. All ECX- KBL-U versions support three displays pipes. The DP interface supports the DisplayPort 1.2a specification. The PCH supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection for high definition content playback over digital interfaces.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 4/ Connector Locations 4.1. Top Side Figure 2: Top Side Table 8: Jumper List Item Designation Description See Chapter MPCIE1 Activity LED Pin Header 7.16.1 Panel & Backlight Power Selection for LVDS1 7.16.2 NGFF M.2 Activity LED Pin Header 7.16.3...
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ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Item Designation Description See Chapter SATA2 Serial ATA Port-0 SATA Socket HDD Power Output Wafer DC12V Power Input Wafer 7.1.1 P80 Header SIM Interface Wafer for MPCIE1/NGFF M.2 7.15 Digital Input / Output Wafer 7.12...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 5/ Connector Definitions The following defined terms are used within this user guide to give more information concerning the pin assignment and to describe the connector's signals. Defined Term Description Shows the pin numbers in the connector...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 6/ I/O-Area Connectors 6.1. HDMI Connector (HDMI1) The HDMI connector is based on standard HDMI type A. Figure 5: HDMI Connector HDMI1 Table 12: Pin Assignment HDMI Connector HDMI1 Signal Description Note TMD_DATA2+ TMD_DATA2-...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 6.3. Ethernet Connectors (CN11 & CN12) The ECX-KBL-U supports two channels of 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet, which are based Intel® I219-LM, and Intel® I210-AT controllers respectively. In order to achieve the specified performance of the Ethernet port, Category 5 twisted pair cables must be used with 10/100 MByte and Category 5E, 6 or 6E with 1 Gbit LAN networks.
6.4. USB Connectors (I/O Area) The ECX-KBL-U contains an xHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) controller that supports four USB3.0 ports allowing data transfer up to 5Gb/s. Four of the USB3.0 ports are shared with four of the USB2.0 ports (Port 1 - Port 4).
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Table 16: Signal Description Signal Description USBn_TX+, USBn_TX-, Differential pair works as serial differential receive/transmit data lines. USBn_RX+, USBn_RX-, (n= A, B) USBn_D-, USBn_D- +USBn_VCC 5 V supply for external devices. VCC is supplied during power-down to allow wakeup on USB device activity.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7/ Internal Connectors 7.1. Power Connector Power connector must be used to supply the board with +12 VDC (±10%). Hot plugging any of the power connector is not allowed. Hot plugging might damage the board. In other words, turn off main supply etc. to make sure all the power lines are turned off when connecting to the motherboard.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7.2. Fan Wafer (FAN1) The CPU FAN Wafer (FAN1) is used for the connection of the FAN for the CPU. The 4-pin wafer is recommended to be used for driving 4-wire type FAN in order to implement FAN speed control. 3- wire Fan support is also possible, but no fan speed control is integrated.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7.3. SATA (Serial ATA) Disk Interfaces (SATA1 & SATA2) The SATA connector supplies the data connection for the SATA hard disk and is SATA 3.0 compatible. Figure 14: SATA Connector SATA1, SATA2 Table 22: Pin Assignment SATA1, SATA2...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7.5. USB Connectors (Internal) (CN8) USB 2.0 Port 4 and 5 are supplied via the internal pin header (CN8) and / or the M.2 connector (CON1, See Section 7.). Figure 16: USB 2.0 Pin Header CN8...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7.6. Speaker Connector (CN10 & CN15) The Speaker audio-out interface is available through the wafers CN10 and CN15. These outputs are shared with the audio output (Line-out) signals of the audio pin header CN9. With up to 100 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR).
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 PWRBTN PLED SM_ALERT# BAT_LOW# SM_DATA SM_CLK Table 31: Pin Assignment FP2 Signal Note Power LED + Power Button + Power Button - Power LED - SMB_ALERT# BATLOW# SMBus Data SMBus Clock Table 32: Signal Description...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7.9. Serial COM1 - COM2 Ports (CN6 & CN7) Figure 21: Serial COM CN6, CN7 Table 33: Pin Assignment CN6, CN7 RS232 Signal RS422 Signal Half Duplex Full Duplex Note RS485 Signal RS485 Signal...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Signal Description RX+/- Received Data differential pair receives data from the communications link. Power Supply GND signal 7.10. LVDS Flat Panel Connector (LVDS1) The LVDS connector is based on 30-pole connector type JAE JS-1267-30(G1)NH.
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ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Signal Note TxoutB1+ TxoutB2- TxoutB2+ TxclkB- TxclkB+ TxoutB3- TxoutB3+ DDC_Data VDD_EN DDC_Clock +3.3V / +5V* +3.3V / +5V* +3.3V / +5V* * Panel Power can be selected by JP4. Table 36: Signal Description Signal Description TxoutA0..A3...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7.12. Digital Input / Output Wafer (CN5) Figure 24: Digital Input / Output Wafer CN5 Table 39: Pin Assignment FP2 Signal Note Table 40: Signal Description Signal Description DI0..3 Digital Input signal DO0..3 Digital Output signal www.kontron.com...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7.13. mPCIe Slot Connector (MPCIE1) Full-sized Mini-PCI Express V1.2 socket (MPCIE1). Socket MPCIE1 supports mPCIe, mSATA, USB2.0 and SIM-card socket. The SIM-card socket makes it possible to use a 3G/4G-wireless modem in this mPCIe slot. The USB does support WAKE function.
7.14. NGFF M.2 Key B Slot Connector (CON1) The ECX-KBL-U supports M.2 modules in format 2242 with Key B. The M.2 specification enables one SATA3.0 (6 Gb/s), one USB2.0 and SIM-card socket to be exposed through the same slot. The SIM-card socket makes it possible to use a 3G/4G-wireless modem in this M.2 slot.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 7.16. Switches and Jumpers The product has several jumpers which must be properly configured to ensure correct operation. Figure 28: Jumper Connector For a three-pin jumper (see Figure 28), the jumper setting is designated “1-2” when the jumper connects pins 1 and 2.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Jumper 1 Position Description Pin 1-3 Pin 3-5 SIM Card to NGFF SIM Card to mPCIe Jumper 2 Position Description Pin 2-4 Pin 4-6 S3 USB Power Support S5 USB Power Support “X” = Jumper set (short) and “-” = jumper not set (open) 7.16.7.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Jumper Position Description Pin 1-2 Enable Clear CMOS RTC content (board does not boot with the jumper in this position) Disabled (default position) “X” = Jumper set (short) and “-” = jumper not set (open) Do not leave the jumper in position 1-2, otherwise if the power is disconnected, the battery will fully deplete within a few weeks.
The Mating connectors / Cables are connectors or cable kits which are fitting the On-board connector. The Kontron cable kits marked with "*" are included in the "ECX-KBL-U Cable & Driver Kit". Table 53: On-Board Connectors & Mating Connector Types...
Supervisor Password (see Security menu), press <RETURN>, and proceed with step 5. 5. A setup menu will appear. The ECX-KBL-U uEFI BIOS setup program uses a hot key-based navigation system. A hot key legend bar is located on the bottom of the setup screens.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 9.2. Setup Menus The Setup utility features shows six menus in the selection bar at the top of the screen: Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit The Setup menus are selected via the left and right arrow keys.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Figure 38: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Product Information Product Name ECX-KBL-U-7600U BIOS Version R0.05 (x64) BIOS Build Date 12/15/2016 ME FW Version 11.0.0.1202...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 9.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu The Advanced setup menu provides sub-screens and functions for advanced configurations. The following sub- screen functions are included in the menu: LAN & Audio Configuration Display Configuration ...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Figure 41: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Super IO Configuration > Serial Port 1 Configuration → ←: Select Screen > Serial Port 2 Configuration ↑...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Feature Option Description Serial Port 1 Type [RS232], [RS422], Select an appropriate type for Serial Port 1. [RS485] RS485 Duplex Mode [Half Duplex], [Full Select an appropriate RS485 Duplex Mode. Duplex] RS485 Auto Flow...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Figure 45: BIOS Advanced Menu - SATA Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] → ←: Select Screen SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] ↑ ↓: Select Item...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Figure 47: BIOS Advanced Menu - DIO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit DIO Configuration User Configuration [Disabled] DO_1* [Output Low] DO_2* [Output Low] DO_3* [Output Low] DO_4*...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Figure 48: BIOS Advanced Menu - H/W Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit PC Health Status > Smart FAN Configuration CPU Temperature : +60 C Memory Temperature : +54 C...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 9.2.3. Power Setup Menu The Power setup menu provides functions and a sub-screen for power configurations. The following sub-screen function is included in the menu: WatchDog Timer Configuration Figure 49: BIOS Power Setup Menu...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 9.2.4. Boot Setup Menu The boot setup menu lists the for boot device priority order, that is generated dynamically. Figure 51: BIOS Boot Setup Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit...
The Security setup menu provides information about the passwords and functions for specifying the security settings. The passwords are case-sensitive. The ECX-KBL-U provides no factory-set passwords. If there is already a password installed, the system asks for this first. To clear a password, simply enter nothing and acknowledge by pressing <RETURN>.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 9.2.5.1. Remember the password It is highly recommended to keep a record of all passwords in a safe place. Forgotten passwords results in being locked out of the system. If the system cannot be booted because the User Password or the Supervisor Password are not know, contact Kontron Support for further assistance.
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 9.2.6. Save & Exit Setup Menu The exit setup menu provides functions for handling changes made to the UEFI BIOS settings and the exiting of the setup program. Figure 53: BIOS Boot Setup Menu...
ECX-KBL-U - User Guide, Rev. 1.0 Appendix A: List of Acronyms The following table does not contain the complete acronyms used in signal names, signal type definitions or similar. A description of the signals is included in the I/O Connector and Internal connector chapters within this user guide.
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