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  • Page 1 KU551 Embedded SBC 3.5” User’s Manual A45510827...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Front Audio Connector ................18 COM (Serial) Ports ..................19 Standby Power LED ..................20 Front Panel Connector ................20 SATA (Serial ATA) Connector ............... 21 Copyright ......................2 SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connector ............. 21 LVDS LCD Panel Connector ................. 22 Trademarks ......................2 LCD/Inverter Power Connector ..............

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Warranty Static Electricity Precautions 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, in- It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even ability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and prod- before installing them in your system unit.

  • Page 5: About The Package

    The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • 1 KU551 board • 1 COM port cable (Length: 300mm, 2 x COM ports) •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    2 x GbE (RJ-45) MECHANICAL Dimensions 3.5" SBC Form Factor 4 x USB 3.0 146mm (5.75") x 102mm (4.02") Display 1 x VGA Height PCB: 1.6mm 1 x DP++ Top Side: 16.3mm, Bottom Side: 4.0mm CERTIFICATIONS CE, FCC, RoHS Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 7: Features

    USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for data transmission, reduces power consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi.com...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Board Layout Top View Bottom View...

  • Page 9: System Cpu

    System CPU 2A. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU. The 4 The system board is equipped with a Kabylake-U microprocessor in socket BGA compatible push-pins on the heat sink package 1356. must match the 4 mount- ing holes around the CPU on the system board.

  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Mechanical Diagram...

  • Page 11: System Memory

    Installing the DIMM Module Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in Note: boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual only.

  • Page 12: Jumper Settings

    5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 Jumper Settings degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear Clear CMOS Data inside the socket.

  • Page 13: Auto Power-On Select

    Chapter 2 Auto Power-on Select Backlight Brightness Select JP12 1-2 On: +3.3V (default) 1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default) 2-3 On: +5V JP16 2-3 On: Power-on via AC power JP16 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to JP12 is used to select the power level of backlight brightness control: +3.3V or +5V.

  • Page 14: M.2 Signal Select

    M.2 Signal Select Panel Power Select 1-2 On: +12V JP13 3-4 On: +5V 1-2 On: SATA (default) 5-6 On: +3.3V (default) 2-3 On: PCIe JP7 is used to select the M.2 signal: PCIe or SATA (default). JP13 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP13 match the LCD panel’s specification.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel I/O Ports

    Rear Panel I/O Ports 12V DC-in DC-in 12V3 12V4 GND2 GND1 USB 3.0 LAN 1 LAN 2 DC-in DP++ The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • 1 12V DC-in connector • 2 GbE (RJ-45) • 4 USB 3.0 •...

  • Page 16: Graphics Interfaces

    Graphics Interfaces RJ45 LAN Ports The display ports consist of the following: • 1 VGA port • 1 DP++ port LAN 1 LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 2 DP++ Features • 1 Intel I210AT PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller ® VGA Port •...

  • Page 17: Usb Ports

    USB Ports Driver Installation You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information. Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse (optional) The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.

  • Page 18: I/O Connectors

    Front Audio Connector I/O Connectors Digital I/O Connector Front Audio Digital I/O Front Audio The front audio connector allows you to connect to the line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system. Driver Installation The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides monitoring and control functions to the connected Install the audio driver.

  • Page 19: Com (Serial) Ports

    COM (Serial) Ports COM Port Connector RS232 RS422 RS485 DCD_1 TX(B)_1 RX(B)/TX(B)_1 DSR_1 SIN_1 TX(A)_1 RX(A)/TX(A)_1 COM 1/COM 2: RS232/422/485 RTS_1 SO_1 RX(A)_1 CTS_1 DTR_1 RX(B)_1 COM 1 COM 2 RI_1 DCD_2 TX(B)_2 RX(B)/TX(B)_2 DSR_2 SIN_2 TX(A)_2 RX(A)/TX(A)_2 COM 1 and COM 2 can be selected among RS232, RS422 and RS485. RTS_2 The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

  • Page 20: Standby Power Led

    Standby Power LED Front Panel Connector Front Panel HDD-LED RESET-BTN PWR-LED PWR-BTN Standby Power LED HDD-LED - Hard Drive LED This LED will be lit when the hard drive is being accessed. PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED When the system’s power is on, this LED will be lit. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Pow- This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode.

  • Page 21: Sata (Serial Ata) Connector

    SATA (Serial ATA) Connector SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connector SATA_TX_P SATA_TX_N SATA_RX_N SATA_RX_P SATA 0 SATA Power 6Gb/s SATA 3�0 Features Ground Ground • 1 Serial ATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s +12V • Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device.

  • Page 22: Lvds Lcd Panel Connector

    Panel Power Configure the system graphics and the LCD panel in the Advanced menu (the “Video Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 3 for more infor- mation. Note: DFI board's LVDS connector: Hirose DF13-40DP-1.25V(91)/40P/1.25mm; cable side connector: Hirose DF13-40DS-1.25C.

  • Page 23: Cooling Fan Connector

    Cooling Fan Connector Expansion Slots Extension I/O (Optional) Full-size Mni PCIe with PCIe/USB signal CPU Fan M.2 with PCIe/USB2.0/SATA3.0 signal FAN_IN Extension I/O Connector (Optional) The Extension I/O connector supports a multitude of signals such as PCIe, DDI, USB, LPC, and The fan connector is used to connect the cooling fan.
  • Page 24 5VSB 5VSB SATA0_RX- 5VSB 5VSB PCIE_WAKE# SATA0_TX+ USB01_OC# Note: SATA0_TX- USB23_OC# DFI board's E I/O connector: Manufacturer: Samtec SMB_STB_CK Part No: QSE-040-01-L-D-A-K-TR DDI0_CTRLCLK_AUX+ SMB_STB_DAT Description: Board-to-board connector, 80 pin, 0.8mm (pitch), 3.25mm (height), SMT type, 180 degree DDI0_CTRLCLK_AUX- CLK33M DDI0_PAIR0+...

  • Page 25: Smbus Connector

    SMBus Connector Chassis Intrusion Connector SMBus 3V3SB SMB_CLK SMB_DATA SMB_ALERT Chassis Intrusion Signal Ground The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion multiple device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one sensor cable from the chassis to this connector.

  • Page 26: Battery

    Battery +3.3V Battery Connector Connect to the battery connector Battery The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. •...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 - Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.

  • Page 28: Insyde Bios Setup Utility

    Boot Exit Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. This is the help for the Project Name KU551 hour, minute, second field. BIOS Version B183.16A Valid range is from 0 to 23, 0 to 59, 0 to 59. IN- Processor Type Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7300U CPU @ 2.60GHz...
  • Page 29 ACPI Configuration Note: Under Dual Boot Type or UEFI Boot Type mode, if Quiet Boot is set to enabled, This section is used to configure the system ACPI parameters. BGRT Logo field will appear for configuration. Refer to the Boot menu in this chapter for more information.
  • Page 30 CPU Configuration Video Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. This section configures the video settings. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Select which of IFGX/ Video Configuration PEG/PCI Graphics device Allows more than two fre- CPU Configuration quency ranges to be sup- should be Primary Display.
  • Page 31 Audio Configuration InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced This section is used to configure the audio settings. Choose display device Video Configuration combination Primary Display <Auto> Internal Graphics Device <Auto> InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Boot display <DP1+VGA> Advanced LVDS Panel Supported <Disabled>...
  • Page 32 SATA Configuration USB Configuration This section is designed to select the SATA controller and the type of hard disk drive which are This section is used to configure the parameters of the USB device. installed in your system unit. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev.
  • Page 33 PCI Express Configuration GLAN WGI219LM and GLAN WGI210AT This section configures settings relevant to PCI Express root ports. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Control the PCI Express PCI Express Root Port 5 <Enabled> Advanced Root Port.
  • Page 34 ME Configuration MEBX Configuration This section configures MEBX setting. Please refer to Chapter 5 for more information. This section configures settings relevant to flash ME region. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Enable/disable to flash ME Me Fw Image Re-Flash <Disabled>...
  • Page 35 Active Management Technology Support Debug Configuration The section allows users to enable or disable the Intel ® Active Management Technology (Intel ® This section configures debug setting. AMT) BIOS extension. Please refer to Chapter 5 for more information. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev.
  • Page 36 Device Manager SIO NUVONTON6106D The section configures UEFI device with option ROM, such as LAN card, etc. This section configures the system super I/O chip parameters. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Enable/Disable Smart Fan CPU Smart Fan Control <Enable>...
  • Page 37 PC Health Status Fix Fan Speed Count This section displays the PC health status. Set the fix fan speed. The range is from 1-100% (full speed). Boundary 1 to Boundary 4 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Set the boundary temperatures that determine the operation of the fan with different Advanced fan speeds accordingly.
  • Page 38 Console Redirection When Console Serial Redirect is set to enabled, the screen will appear like below: This section configures settings relevant to console redirection. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Enable Console Redirec- Console Redirection Setup tion Function Advanced Console Serial Redirect...
  • Page 39 When Use Global Setting is set to disabled, the screen will appear like below: COMA to COMB and Pci Serial Port 0:22:3 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Port Enable <Enabled> Port Enable <Enabled> Use Global Setting <Enabled>...

  • Page 40: Security

    Security Boot InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Selects Power-on state for Numlock Numlock <On> When Hidden, don’t ex- Current TPM Device <TPM 2.0 (FTPM)> Boot Type <Dual Boot Type>...

  • Page 41: Exit

    Exit PXE Boot to LAN Disables or enables PXE boot to LAN. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 USB Boot Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit system setup and save Enable or disable to change USB boot devices boot order. your changes. Exit Saving Changes Load Optimal Defaults Discard Changes...

  • Page 42: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS Notice: BIOS SPI ROM To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility. Please contact techni- 1. The Intel Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to ®...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 - Supported Software

    INF files so that ® the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, download “KU551 Chipset Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click “Next”.
  • Page 44 Intel Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, download “KU551 Graphics Driver” zip file at our website. tips then click “Next”. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
  • Page 45 Audio Drivers Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, download “KU551 Audio Driver” zip file at our website. To install the driver, download “KU551 LAN Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the 1. Setup is ready to install the driver.
  • Page 46 Intel Management Engine Drivers 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. To install the driver, download “KU551 ME Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. 5. The step displays the installing status in the prog- ress.
  • Page 47 3. Click “Next” to install to the default folder, or click “Change” to choose another To install the driver, download “KU551 IO Driver” zip file at our website. destination folder. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”.
  • Page 48 3. Go through the readme docu- 5. Setup is now installing the ment for system requirements and driver. installation tips then click “Next”. 4. Setup is ready to install the driver. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart Click “Next”. this computer now”...
  • Page 49 SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage “Next”. subsystem. To install the driver, download “KU551 Intel Rapid Storage Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click “Next”.
  • Page 50 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” to complete the installation and then click “Finish”.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 - Intel Amt Settings

    Chapter 5 - Intel AMT Settings Enable Intel AMT in the Insyde BIOS ® Overview 1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the Insyde BIOS. Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) combines hardware and software solution to ®...

  • Page 52: Enable Intel ® Amt In The Intel ® Management Engine Bios

    4. In the Exit menu, select Exit Saving Changes then select Yes and press Enter. Enable Intel AMT in the Intel Management Engine BIOS ® ® InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Extension (MEBX) Screen Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit system setup and save 1.
  • Page 53 4. Select MEBx Login and press Enter. You will be prompted for a password. The default 6. You will be asked to verify the new password. Enter the same new password in the space password is “admin”. Enter the default password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME provided under Verify Password then press Enter.
  • Page 54 8. If you want to change ME password, select Change ME Password then press Enter. 10. You will be asked to verify the new password. Enter the same new password in the space Enter the current password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME Password then press provided under Verify Password then press Enter.
  • Page 55 Press Esc until you return to the Main Menu. Select Intel(R) AMT Configuration then In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select SOL/Storage Redirection/KVM press Enter. then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Copyright(C) 2003-16 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 56 In the SOL/Storage Redirection/KVM menu, select SOL then press Enter. Select In the SOL/Storage Redirection/KVM menu, select KVM Feature Selection then Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Copyright(C) 2003-16 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 57 In the User Consent menu, select User Opt-in then press Enter. Select NONE or KVM Press Esc until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. Select Password or ALL then press Enter. Policy then press Enter. You may choose to use a password only during setup and configuration or to use a pass- word anytime the system is being accessed.
  • Page 58 In the Intel(R) ME Network Setup menu, select Intel(R) ME Network Name Set- Select Domain Name then press Enter. Enter the computer’s domain name then press tings then press Enter. Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Copyright(C) 2003-16 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 59 Select TTL then press Enter. Enter value then press Enter. Select Dynamic DNS Update then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. If Dynamic DNS Update is set to Enabled, Periodic Update Interval and TTL fields will show up. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Copyright(C) 2003-16 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 60 In the Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration menu, select DHCP Mode then press Enter. Select Subnet Mask Address then press Enter. Enter address then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. If set to Disabled, IPV4 Address, Subnet Mask Address, Default Gateway Address, Preferred DNS Address and Alternate DNS Address will show up.
  • Page 61 Select Preferred DNS Address then press Enter. Enter address then press Enter. Press Esc until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. If you want to activate the current network settings and open the ME network inferface, select Activate Network Access, press Enter, then press Y.
  • Page 62 In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Remote Setup And Configuration In the Intel(R) Remote Setup And Configuration menu, select Provisioning Re- then press Enter. cord then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010Intel(R) ME v11.8.50.3434 Copyright(C) 2003-16 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 63 In the Intel(R) Remote Setup And Configuration menu, select Provisioning Press Esc until you return to the Intel(R) Remote Setup And Configuration menu. Server FQDN then press Enter. Enter the FQDN then press Enter. Select TLS PKI then press Enter. Select Remote Configuration ** then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter.
  • Page 64 In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Manage Hashes then press In the Intel(R) AMT Power Control menu, select Idle Timeout then press Enter. Enter. Select the hash name then press Insert to enter custom hash certificate name, Enter the timeout value and press Enter. press Delete to delete hash, press Enter to view hash information, press + to activate or deactivate hash, and press Esc to exit.

  • Page 65: Appendix A - Troubleshooting Checklist

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display.
  • Page 66 Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2.

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