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- Page 1 USER GUIDE KBox E-100 Series Doc. User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Doc. ID: [To be Determined] www.kontron.com // 1...
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- Page 3 In cases of doubt, please contact Kontron. This user guide is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved by Kontron. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the express written permission of Kontron.
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 If you have any difficulties using this user guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some feedback, contact Kontron support. Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the revised user guide on our website.
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Page 6: Symbols
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 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. -
Page 7: For Your Safety
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. -
Page 8: Lithium Battery Precautions
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. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 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 .............................. - Page 10 4.4.3. mSATA Socket ....................................... 24 4.4.4. mPCIe Socket......................................25 Accessing Internal Components ..............................26 5.1. Opening and Closing the KBox E-100 Series............................ 27 5.1.1. Installing an HDD / SSD ..................................28 5.1.2. Installing an mSATA SSD ..................................29 5.1.3. Installing an mPCIe expansion card ..............................29 Thermal Considerations .................................
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Page 11: List Of Tables
Figure 7: Optional VESA mounting kit for KBox E-100 Series ......................32 Figure 8: Drawing of VESA mounting kit for KBox E-100 Series ...................... 32 Figure 9: Hole pattern of VESA mounting kit for KBox E-100 Series ....................33 Figure 10: Securing the mounting bracket ............................... 33 Figure 11: Placing the KBox E-100 Series onto the mounting bracket .................... - Page 12 KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 24: BIOS Advanced Menu - SATA Configuration ........................59 Figure 25: BIOS Advanced Menu - USB Configuration ......................... 60 Figure 26: BIOS Advanced Menu - DIO Configuration ........................... 61 Figure 27: BIOS Advanced Menu - H/W Monitor ........................... 62 Figure 28: BIOS Power Setup Menu ................................
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Page 13: 1/ General Safety Instructions For It Equipment
Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period. The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. - Page 14 KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits To guarantee safe operation of devices with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power consumption larger than 240 VA, please observe that: ...
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Page 15: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro-circuitry. Therefore proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following precautions: Transport boards in ESD-safe containers such as boxes or bags. -
Page 16: 2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility For detailed information refer to section 10.3 “CE Directives and Standards”. 2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU) This product is intended only for use in industrial areas. The most recent version of the EMC guidelines (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC) apply. -
Page 17: 3/ Shipment And Unpacking
If you notice any shipping damage or inconsistencies between the contents and your order, please contact Kontron for help and information. 3.2. Scope of Delivery 3.2.1. Standard 1x KBox E-100 Series (corresponding to the ordered system configuration) 1x Power adapter 1x Power cord 3.2.2. -
Page 18: 4/ System Overview
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 4/ System Overview The KBox E-100 Series is a fanless system enclosed within a robust compact aluminum chassis with cooling fins, offering the superior qualities for operation in harsh environments. It can be optionally factory-equipped with an mPCIe WLAN card for two antennas. Users may choose the implementation of a 2.5"... -
Page 19: System Expansion Via Sata Interface
KBox E-100 Series with a 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD drive. 4.1.2. System Expansion via mSATA Interface The baseboard comes with an onboard mSATA interface connector. Users can expand the KBox E-100 Series with an mSATA SSD drive. -
Page 20: Front I/O Panel
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 4.2. Front I/O Panel Figure 1: Front I/O Panel Power Switch (see Chapter 4.2.1) Power LED (see Chapter 4.2.2) HDD LED (see Chapter 4.2.3) Line-Out (see Chapter 4.2.4) Mic-In (see Chapter 4.2.5) Line-In (see Chapter 4.2.6) -
Page 21: Mic-In
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 4.2.5. Mic-In The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4.2.6. Line-In The Line-in jack is designed to take input from a higher-powered sound source. -
Page 22: Rear I/O Panel
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 4.3. Rear I/O Panel Figure 2: Rear I/O Panel DC Jack (see Chapter 4.3.1) VGA (see Chapter 4.3.2) HDMI (see Chapter 4.3.3) GbE (see Chapter 4.3.4) USB 3.0 (see Chapter 4.3.5) USB 2.0 (see Chapter 4.3.6) Digital I/O (see Chapter 4.3.7) -
Page 23: Gbe
Steady Green - Link is up, no activity Off - 10 Mbit/s link established 4.3.5. USB 3.0 The KBox E-100 Series provides one USB 3.0 / 2.0 interface. This connector allows connection of USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 compatible device to the system. 4.3.6. USB 2.0 The KBox E-100 Series provides four USB 2.0 / 1.1 interfaces. -
Page 24: Internal View
4.4.2. SATA Connector & SATA Power Output Wafer The KBox E-100 Series provided one SATA connector along with a HDD power output wafer to install a 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD. An additional pair of brackets is required for holding and fixing the hard disk. -
Page 25: Mpcie Socket
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 4.4.4. mPCIe Socket The KBox E-100 Series reserves one mPCIe socket for expansion with a full-sized mPCIe WLAN card. www.kontron.com // 25... -
Page 26: 5/ Accessing Internal Components
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 5/ Accessing Internal Components This section contains important information that you must read before accessing the internal components. You must follow these procedures properly when installing, removing or handling any board. It is recommended to expand your system with additional mPCIe cards before it is installed into an equipment, machine or cabinet. -
Page 27: Opening And Closing The Kbox E-100 Series
Close all applications. Shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the main power source. Disconnect all peripherals. The KBox E-100 Series should lay on a flat, clean surface with the access cover facing upwards. Loosen and remove the six Phillips screws, that secure the access cover to the chassis. Retain the screws for later use. -
Page 28: Installing An Hdd / Ssd
Align the HDD / SSD brackets with the internal brackets of the KBox E-100 Series. In order to close the KBox E-100 Series, proceed step 6 & 7 described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing the KBox E-100 Series". -
Page 29: Installing An Msata Ssd
Press the mSATA SSD down on the side with the fixing hole and secure it with the available fastening screw (Figure 4, pos. 6). In order to close the KBox E-100 Series, proceed step 6 & 7 described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing the KBox E-100 Series". -
Page 30: 6/ Thermal Considerations
The applied cooling method provides adequate cooling of the device during operation and performs a one-way thermal transfer to the chassis. Three sides of the KBox E-100 Series consist of a compact aluminum U-shaped chassis are with cooling fins. The cooling fins provide heat dissipation during operation. -
Page 31: 7/ Installation Instructions
Kontron rejects all liability for any and all damages resulting from operation of the unit with foreign objects inside the chassis. The KBox E-100 Series has to be installed and operated only by trained and qualified personnel. Only personnel with appropriate qualifications, trainings and authorization are permitted to install and work with the Kontron KBox E-100 Series. -
Page 32: System Mounting
Depending on the ordered KBox E-100 Series configuration, your system may be supplied with a VESA mounting kit (Figure 7). The kit consists of two parts: a vertical mounting bracket (Figure 7, pos. 1) to hold the KBox E-100 Series and a small clamp with a hand-screw knob (Figure 7, pos. -
Page 33: Figure 9: Hole Pattern Of Vesa Mounting Kit For Kbox E-100 Series
Figure 9: Hole pattern of VESA mounting kit for KBox E-100 Series To mount the KBox E-100 Series please proceed according to the steps described: Prepare the mounting surface with four screws and if necessary anchors corresponding to the mounting surface type if no VESA-compliant screw holes are available. -
Page 34: Figure 11: Placing The Kbox E-100 Series Onto The Mounting Bracket
Figure 11: Placing the KBox E-100 Series onto the mounting bracket Place the clamp on the KBox E-100 Series and align its hand-screw knob with the fixing bolt located on the vertical mounting bracket. Then secure it properly (Figure 12). -
Page 35: Figure 13: Mounting Completion
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Now the KBox E-100 Series is firmly mounted on the mounting surface (Figure 13). Figure 13: Mounting completion For a sufficient air circulation around the device, we recommend keep a proper clearance and not mount / operate any other devices within the clearance around the KBox E-100 Series. -
Page 36: Dc Power Connection
The KBox E-100 Series is connected by a DC power input jack (Figure 2, pos. 1) to a DC power source. The KBox E-100 Series is delivered with a power adapter to convert AC voltage into DC 12V and a power cord to carry AC power to the power adapter. -
Page 37: 8/ Starting Up
8.1. Connecting to DC Power Supply The DC power input jack (Figure 2, pos. 1) is located on the rear side of the KBox E-100 Series. The KBox E-100 Series will be connected to a AC-to-DC power adapter via the supplied male DC power plug and corresponding power cable attached to the adapter. -
Page 38: Operating System And Hardware Component Drivers
Your system can be supplied optionally with a pre-installed operating system. If you have ordered your KBox E-100 Series with a pre-installed operating system, all drivers are installed in accordance with the system configuration ordered (optional hardware components). Your system is fully operational when you switch it on for the first time. -
Page 39: 9/ Maintenance And Cleaning
Equipment from Kontron requires only minimum servicing and maintenance for proper operation. For light soiling, clean the KBox E-100 Series with a dry cloth. Carefully remove dust from the surface of the cooling fins of the chassis using a clean, soft brush. -
Page 40: Technical Specifications
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Technical Specifications Table 1: Technical Specifications System Processor Intel® Celeron® J1900 (Quad Core, 2M Cache, up to 2.42 GHz, FCBGA1170, 10 W TDP) Intel® Atom® E3845 (Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.91 GHz, FCBGA1170, 10 W TDP) -
Page 41: Mechanical Specifications
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 1x Storage LED (on front) Cooling Cooling Method Passive Software OS Support Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux 10.1. Mechanical Specifications Table 2: Mechanical Specifications Construction Aluminum Chassis Dimensions (W x D x H) 210 mm x 135 mm x 35 mm / 8.27"... -
Page 42: Environmental Conditions
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 10.2. Environmental Conditions Table 3: Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 0 °C ~ 50 °C / 32 °F ~ 122 °F (Standard) -20 °C ~ 70 °C / -4 °F ~ 158 °F (Extended) Storage Temperature -20 °C ~ 80 °C / -4 °F ~ 176 °F... -
Page 43: 11/ Standard Interfaces - Pin Assignments
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 11/ Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign. 11.1.1. DC Jack Table 5: DC Jack (see Figure 2, pos.1) Signal Name DC Jack (female) +12Vin 11.1.2. Ethernet Connectors Table 6: Ethernet Connector (see Figure 2, pos. -
Page 44: Usb 2.0 Port
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 11.1.4. USB 2.0 Port Table 8: USB 2.0 Port (see Figure 2, pos. 6) Signal Name 4-pin USB Connector Type A Version 2.0 +USBVCC USB_D- USB_D+ 11.1.5. HDMI Connector Table 9: HDMI Connector (see Figure 2, pos. 3) Signal Name HDMI Connector Type A Version 1.4... -
Page 45: Vga Connector
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 11.1.6. VGA Connector Table 10: VGA Connector (see Figure 2, pos. 2) Signal Name VGA Connector (DB-15) Green Blue DDC data HSYNC VSYNC DDC clock 11.1.7. RS232 Serial Port Table 11: RS232 Serial Port (see Figure 1, pos. 7) -
Page 46: Rs232/422/485 Serial Port
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 11.1.8. RS232/422/485 Serial Port Table 12: RS232/422/485 Serial Port (see Figure 1, pos. 8) RS232 RS422 RS485 RS485 COM1, COM2 (9-pin D-SUB Male Connector) Half Full Duplex Duplex DATA- DATA+ 11.1.9. Digital I/O Port Table 13: Digital I/O Port (see Figure 2, pos. -
Page 47: Mic-In Connector
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 11.1.11. Mic-In Connector Table 15: Mic-In Connector (see Figure 2, pos. 5) Signal Name Mic-In Connector & Corresponding Audio Jack Mic-In_L Ring Mic-In_R Sleeve 11.1.12. Line-In Connector Table 16: Line-In Connector (see Figure 2, pos. 6) Signal Name Line-In Connector &... -
Page 48: 12/ Uefi Bios
Supervisor Password (see Security menu), press <RETURN>, and proceed with step 5. 5. A setup menu will appear. The KBox E-100 Series 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. -
Page 49: Setup Menus
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 12.2. 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. -
Page 50: Figure 15: Bios Main Menu Screen System Data And Time
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 15: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Product Information Product Name KBox E-100 BIOS Version R0.0B (x64) BIOS Build Date... -
Page 51: Advanced Setup Menu
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 12.2.2. 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 ... -
Page 52: Figure 16: Bios Advanced Menu
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 16: BIOS Advanced Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Onboard LAN1 Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN1 Boot [Disabled] Onboard LAN2 Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 Boot [Disabled]... -
Page 53: Figure 17: Bios Advanced Menu - Display Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 17: BIOS Advanced Menu - Display Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Display Configuration Primary Display [Auto] → ←: Select Screen UWA Frame Buffer Size [256MB] ↑... -
Page 54: Figure 18: Bios Advanced Menu - Super Io Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 18: 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 >... -
Page 55: Figure 20: Bios Advanced Menu - Super Io Configuration - Serial Port 2 Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 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] Figure 20: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 2 Configuration... -
Page 56: Figure 21: Bios Advanced Menu - Super Io Configuration - Serial Port 3 Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 21: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 3 Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] →... - Page 57 KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Feature Option Description Serial Port [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable Serial Port (COM). Change Settings [Auto], [IO=2E8h; Select an optional setting for Super IO device. IRQ=7;], [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;], [IO=2F8h;...
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Page 58: Figure 23: Bios Advanced Menu - Cpu Chipset Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 23: BIOS Advanced Menu - CPU Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit CPU Chipset Configuration EIST [Enabled] → ←: Select Screen Turbo Mode [Enabled] ↑... -
Page 59: Figure 24: Bios Advanced Menu - Sata Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 24: BIOS Advanced Menu - SATA Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit SATA Controller(s) Serial-ATA (SATA) [Enabled] → ←: Select Screen SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] ↑... -
Page 60: Figure 25: Bios Advanced Menu - Usb Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 25: BIOS Advanced Menu - USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration USB Devices: → ←: Select Screen 1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs ↑ ↓: Select Item... -
Page 61: Figure 26: Bios Advanced Menu - Dio Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 26: BIOS Advanced Menu - DIO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit DIO Configuration DIO Configuration [Disabled] DIO-0* [Output Low] DIO-1* [Output Low] DIO-2* [Output Low]... -
Page 62: Figure 27: Bios Advanced Menu - H/W Monitor
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 27: BIOS Advanced Menu - H/W Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item... -
Page 63: Power Setup Menu
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 12.2.3. 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 28: BIOS Power Setup Menu... -
Page 64: Figure 29: Bios Power Setup Menu - Watchdog Timer Configuration
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 Figure 29: BIOS Power Setup Menu - WatchDog Timer Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit WatchDog Timer Configuration WDT Function [Disabled] → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. -
Page 65: Boot Setup Menu
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 12.2.4. Boot Setup Menu The boot setup menu lists the for boot device priority order, that is generated dynamically. Figure 30: BIOS Boot Setup Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save &... -
Page 66: Security Setup Menu
The Security setup menu provides information about the passwords and functions for specifying the security settings. The passwords are case-sensitive. The KBox E-100 Series 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>. -
Page 67: Remember The Password
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 12.2.5.1. 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. -
Page 68: Save & Exit Setup Menu
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 12.2.6. 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 32: BIOS Save & Exit Setup Menu... -
Page 69: Appendix A: List Of Acronyms
KBox E-100 Series - User Guide, Rev. 1.3 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. -
Page 70: About Kontron
KBox E-100 Series – User Guide, Rev. 1.3 About Kontron Kontron is a global leader in Embedded Computing Technology (ECT). As a part of technology group S&T, Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 applications.