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3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 3.5"-SBC-KBL - USER GUIDE Disclaimer Kontron would like to point out that the information contained in this user guide may be subject to alteration, particularly as a result of the constant upgrading of Kontron products. This document does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron with respect to technical processes described in the user guide or any product characteristics set out in the user guide.
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3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 High Risk Applications Hazard Notice THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, THE NAVIGATION, CONTROL OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LIFE SUPPORT OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICATION IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR...
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3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Revision History Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue Initial Issue 2018-Mar-02 Add new models 2018-Apr-09 CN16 pin assignment update 2018-Apr-12 JP7 pin assignment update 2018-Jul-18 Update memory size 2018-Aug-07 Update mPCIe pin definition 2018-Nov-22 Update CN2 pin definition 2019-Jan-03...
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3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Customer Comments 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL – User Guide, Rev. 2.7 For Your Safety Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Lithium Battery Precautions If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer. ...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Table of Contents Symbols ..........................................7 For Your Safety ........................................8 High Voltage Safety Instructions ................................. 8 Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................8 Lithium Battery Precautions ................................... 9 General Instructions on Usage ..................................9 Quality and Environmental Management ..............................
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 1/ Introduction This user guide describe the 3.5"-SBC-KBL board made by Kontron. This board will also be denoted 3.5"-SBC-KBL 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 3.5"-SBC-KBL board's special features and is not intended to be a standard PC-AT textbook.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 2/ Installation Procedures 2.1. Installing the Board ESD Sensitive Device Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. Wear ESD-protective clothing and shoes Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground ...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 components on both sides of the PCB that can easily be damaged if board is handled without reasonable care. A damaged component can result in malfunction or no function at all. When fixing the board on a chassis, it is recommended to use screws with an integrated washer and a diameter of >...
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3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan lalteval- mistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiln Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti www.kontron.com // 17...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 3.2. Component Main Data The table below summarizes the features of the 3.5"-SBC-KBL single board computer. Table 1: Component Main Data System Processor 7th Generation Intel® Core™ / Celeron® U-Series Processors (TDP = 15 W) Memory 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM memory socket Video...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 FP Header 1x Header for Reset button, HDD LED & External Speaker 1x Header for Power button, Power LED & SM bus 1x Header for mPCIe activity LED 1x Header for M.2 activity LED Cooling 1x header for System Fan Software...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 3.5. Processor Support The 3.5"-SBC-KBL is designed to support 7th Generation Intel® Core™ / Celeron® 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 3.6.1. Memory Operating Frequencies In all modes, the frequency of system memory is the lowest frequency of all the memory modules placed in the system. Each memory module's frequency can be determined through the SPD registers on the memory modules. The table below lists the resulting operating memory frequencies based on the combination of SO-DIMMs and processor.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Backlight Power Enable Selection for LVDS1 7.16.4...
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3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Serial Port 1 Wafer Serial Port 2 Wafer...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Signal The abbreviated name of the signal at the current pin The notation "XX#"...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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- TMD_DATA1+ TMD_DATA1- TMD_DATA0+...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 6.3. Ethernet Connectors (CN11 & CN12) The 3.5"-SBC-KBL 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 6.4. USB Connectors (I/O Area) The 3.5"-SBC-KBL 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). Not all USB2.0 and USB3.0 ports are physically connected to the board.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 7/ Internal Connectors 7.1. Power Connector Power connector must be used to supply the board with +12 VDC (±5%). 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Signal Note Table 23: Signal Description...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Table 25: Pin Assignment CN8 Signal Note...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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). Figure 17: 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer CN10 (Left Channel), CN15 (Right Channel) Table 27: Pin Assignment CN8 Signal...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Signal Description Power LED - System Power LED.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 DATA- DATA+ Table 34: Signal Description...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Signal Note 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 LVDS A Channel data TxclkA LVDS A Channel clock TxoutB0..B3...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 7.11. LCD Panel Power Connector for LVDS1 (CN16) Figure 23: LCD Panel Power Connector CN16 Table 37: Pin Assignment CN16 Signal Note BL_ADJ_PWM +5V / +12V* +5V / +12V* BL_EN** * Backlight Power can be selected by JP2 ** BL_EN can be selected by JP4 Table 38: Signal Description Signal...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 7.12. Digital Input / Output Wafer (CN5) Figure 24: Digital Input / Output Wafer CN5 Table 39: Pin Assignment CN5 Signal Note Table 40: Signal Description Signal Description DI0..3 Digital Input signal DO0..3 Digital Output signal To enable Intel chipset GPIO feature on the wafer CN5, a customized BIOS is required.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 7.13. mPCIe Slot Connector (MPCIE1) Full-sized Mini-PCI Express V1.2 socket (MPCIE1). Socket MPCIE1 supports mPCIe, 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.
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3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Signal Note PERp* Ground Ground +1.5V Ground SMB_CLK PETn* SMB_DATA PETp* Ground Ground USB_D- Ground USB_D+ +3.3VSB / +3.3V* Ground +3.3VSB / +3.3V* LED_WWAN# Ground / NC* LED_WLAN# Reserved LED_WPAN# Reserved +1.5V Reserved Ground Reserved +3.3VSB / +3.3V* * These pins are used to configure mPCIe.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 7.14. NGFF M.2 Key B Slot Connector (CON1) The 3.5"-SBC-KBL 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 7.16. Switches and Jumpers The product has several jumpers that 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. The jumper setting is designated “2-3”...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Jumper 2 Position Description Pin 2-4 Pin 4-6 NGFF Select mSATA NGFF Select mPCIe “X” = Jumper set (short) and “-” = jumper not set (open) 7.16.6. SIM Card and USB Power Selection (JP7) Figure 34: SIM Card and USB Power Selection (JP7) Table 49: Pin Assignment JP7 Jumper 1 Position...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 7.16.8. RTC Reset Selection (JP9) The "RTC Reset" jumper (JP9) can be used to reset the Real Time Clock (RTC) and drain RTC well. The jumper has one position: Pin 1-2 and not mounted (default position). More information on setting the "RTC Reset" jumper can be founf in the following table.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 8/ On-Board Connectors & Mating Connector Types 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 "3.5"-SBC-KBL Cable & Driver Kit". Table 53: On-Board Connectors &...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 9/ BIOS 9.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS The 3.5"-SBC-KBL is provided with a Kontron-customized, pre-installed and configured version of AMI Aptio® V uEFI BIOS. AMI BIOS firmware is based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification and the Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Figure 38: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit Product Information Product Name 3.5"-SBC-KBL-7600U BIOS Version R0.05 (x64) BIOS Build Date 12/15/2016 ME FW Version 11.0.0.1202 CPU Information...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Super IO Configuration ...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 ↑...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Feature Option Description 11, 12;] 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 [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable RS485 Auto Flow Control Control...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Enter: Select Serial ATA Port 1 Empty...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 Figure 46: BIOS Advanced Menu - USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration USB Devices: → ←: Select Screen 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select Legacy USB Support [Enabled]...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 System Temperature : +51 C CPU Fan Speed...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 Boot Configuration Full Screen LOGO Display [Disabled]...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 9.2.5. 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 3.5"-SBC-KBL 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>.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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.
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...
3.5"-SBC-KBL - User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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. Table 56: List of Acronym Two-Dimensional Random Access Memory...
3.5"-SBC-KBL – User Guide, Rev. 2.7 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. With its standard products and tailor-made solutions based on highly reliable state-of-the-art embedded technologies, Kontron provides secure and innovative applications for a variety of industries.
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