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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
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. You are solely responsible for compliance with all legal, regulatory, safety, and security
related requirements concerning your products. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any Kontron
hardware or software components incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable requirements. Unless otherwise
stated in the product documentation, the Kontron device is not provided with error-tolerance capabilities and cannot
therefore be deemed as being engineered, manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as
device in High Risk Applications. All application and safety related information in this document (including application
descriptions, suggested safety measures, suggested Kontron products, and other materials) is provided for reference
only

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Revision History

Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue Author/

Editor

0.1 Preliminary Version 0.1 2017-July-11

0.2 Review/proofreading Version 2017-Aug-30 MK

0.3 New corporate Design, new legal and safety
information

0.4 CPLD Register and BIOS description updated,
Author name added

0.5 UEFI BIOS Chapter updated 2018-Feb-19 MK

2017-Oct-19 MK

2018-Jan-24 MK

MK

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Symbols

V) when touching

. Failure to observe the precautions indicated and/or

This symbol and title inform that the electronic boards and their components are sensitive
to static electricity. Care must therefore be taken during all handling operations and

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.

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CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.

Electric Shock!
This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60

products or parts of products
prescribed by the law may endanger your life/health and/or result in damage to your
material.

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ESD Sensitive Device!

inspections of this product in order to ensure product integrity at all times.

HOT Surface!
Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.

Laser!
This symbol inform of the risk of exposure to laser beam and light emitting devices (LEDs)

from an electrical device. Eye protection per manufacturer notice shall review before
servicing.

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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.
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.

High Voltage Safety Instructions

As a precaution and in case of danger, the power connector must be easily accessible. The power connector is the
product’s main disconnect device.

Warning
All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.

Electric Shock!
Before installing a non hot-swappable Kontron product into a system always ensure that

your mains power is switched off. This also applies to the installation of piggybacks. Serious
electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation, repair, and maintenance operations
on this product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which
provide external voltages before performing any work on this product.

Earth ground connection to vehicle’s chassis or a central grounding point shall remain
connected. The earth ground cable shall be the last cable to be disconnected or the first
cable to be connected when performing installation or removal procedures on this product.

Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction

ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care

must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to
ensure product integrity at all times.

Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it is
otherwise protected.

Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station is not
guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her hands
or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.

It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices,
jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed
on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the
batteries or conductive circuits on the product.

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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.

 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

This product should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific
environmental requirements. This also applies to the operational temperature range of the specific board version
that must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.

In performing all necessary installation and application operations, only follow the instructions supplied by the
present user guide.

Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship
the product then re-pack it in the same manner as it was delivered.

Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. See Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction.

Quality and Environmental Management

Kontron aims to deliver reliable high-end products designed and built for quality, and aims to complying with
environmental laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements. For more information regarding
Kontron’s quality and environmental responsibilities, visit http://www.kontron.com/about-kontron/corporate­responsibility/quality-management.

Disposal and Recycling

Kontron’s products are manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many of the
components used are capable of being recycled. Final disposal of this product after its service life must be
accomplished in accordance with applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.

WEEE Compliance

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to:

 Reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)

 Make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially when the product

become waste

 Encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound environmental

disposal of EEE

 Improve the environmental performance of all those involved during the lifecycle of EEE

Environmental protection is a high priority with Kontron.
Kontron follows the WEEE directive

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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 ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Disposal and Recycling .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

WEEE Compliance.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

List of Tables ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

List of Figures .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 16

1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ................................................................................................................................................................ 18

1.1.1. Grounding Methods ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

1.2. Instructions for the optional Lithium Battery .................................................................................................................................. 18

2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class B Device) ............................................................................................................................ 19

2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU) .................................................................................................................................................... 19

2.2. FCC Statement (USA) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19

2.3. EMC-Compliance (Canada) ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

3/ Shipment and Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................................ 20

3.1. Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

3.2. Scope of Delivery ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

3.2.1. Optional Parts (System Expansion) ................................................................................................................................................ 20

3.2.2. Optional System Extension............................................................................................................................................................... 20

3.3. Spare Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

3.4. Type Label and Product Identification .............................................................................................................................................. 21

4/ System Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.1. RTC (GoldCap) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.1.1. RTC Buffer Time ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.1.2. Setting the RTC ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.2. Optional RTC Lithium Battery (externally-accessible) ............................................................................................................... 25

4.3. System Expansion Capabilities ........................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.3.1. Mini PCI Express® Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

4.3.2. mSATA (MO-300) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

4.3.3. Standard PCI Express® Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.3.4. SATA Interfaces .................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4. Front Side Configuration and Options - KBox C-102 ................................................................................................................... 28

4.4.1. X101 - Power Input Connector .......................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.4.2. X102/X103/X104 - Ethernet Connectors (ETH) ......................................................................................................................... 29

4.4.3. X105/X106 - USB 3.0 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.4.4. X107/X108 - USB 2.0 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.4.5. X109 - DisplayPort ............................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.4.6. SDCARD Slot .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.4.7. X110 - RS232 Port ................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

4.4.8. POWER Button and PWR LED ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

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4.4.9. RESCUE Button and RSQ LED ............................................................................................................................................................ 31

4.4.10. Status and General Purpose LEDs ............................................................................................................................................... 32

4.4.11. PCI/PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.4.12. Internal or Removable 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs .......................................................................................................................... 34

4.5. Left and Right Side View ....................................................................................................................................................................... 36

4.6. Top and Bottom Side View ................................................................................................................................................................... 36

4.7. Rear Side View .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

4.8. Functional Earth Stud ............................................................................................................................................................................ 37

5/ System Extensions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

5.1. (X204) - Serial Port RS232/RS422 ..................................................................................................................................................... 39

5.2. (X203) - CAN Port .................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

5.3. (X 201 or X202) - DP 2 DisplayPort or LDT3 Port .......................................................................................................................... 39

5.3.1. (X202) – DisplayPort 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39

5.3.2. (X201) – LDT3 Port ............................................................................................................................................................................... 39

5.4. (X205 or X206) Fieldbus ........................................................................................................................................................................ 40

5.5. Optional Versions with Fan Tray - KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 ............................................................................................................. 41

5.5.1. Fan Tray (only for KBox C-102-1, KBox C-102-2 and KBox C-102-4) ................................................................................... 42

6/ Accessing Internal Components .......................................................................................................................................................... 43

6.1. Top Cover .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

6.2. Opening and Closing the KBox C-102 ................................................................................................................................................ 45

6.3. Internal View ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

6.3.1. Integrated COMe Module ................................................................................................................................................................... 48

6.3.2. mSATA Socket ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

6.3.3. Expansion Socket for PCIe Mini Cards ........................................................................................................................................... 49

6.3.4. Riser Cards Expansion Sockets for PCI/PCIe Cards .................................................................................................................. 49

6.3.5. Installing/Removing PCI/PCIe Expansion Cards (for KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 only) ........................................................... 50

6.3.6. Installing/Removing the PCIe Mini Card ........................................................................................................................................ 51

6.3.7. Installing/Removing an mSATA SSD ............................................................................................................................................. 52

7/ Thermal Considerations ......................................................................................................................................................................... 53

7.1. Available Processors ............................................................................................................................................................................... 53

7.2. Convection Cooling .................................................................................................................................................................................. 53

7.3. Active Cooling via the optional Fan Tray .......................................................................................................................................... 53

7.4. Minimum System Clearance ................................................................................................................................................................ 53

7.5. Maximum Temperatures ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53

7.6. Third Party Components ....................................................................................................................................................................... 54

7.7. Processor Thermal Monitoring ........................................................................................................................................................... 54

7.8. Processor Thermal Trip Feature ........................................................................................................................................................ 54

8/ Installation Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 55

8.1. Control Cabinet Mounting ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56

8.2. DC Power Plug Terminal ....................................................................................................................................................................... 60

8.2.1. Cabling ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

9/ Starting Up .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61

9.1. Connecting to DC Main Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................ 61

9.2. Power OFF/ON Procedure .................................................................................................................................................................... 62

9.3. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers ............................................................................................................... 62

10/ Maintenance and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................. 63

10.1. Replacing the Lithium Battery............................................................................................................................................................ 63

10.2. Preventive Maintenance for SSD Drives ........................................................................................................................................ 64

10.3. Replacing the Fan Tray ........................................................................................................................................................................ 64

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10.4. Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................................................................................................................................................... 65

11/ KBox C-102-4 Variant ............................................................................................................................................................................. 67

12/ KBox C-102-2 Variant ............................................................................................................................................................................. 69

13/ KBox C-102-1 Variant ............................................................................................................................................................................... 71

13.1. KBox C-102-1 - System Expansion Capabilities ............................................................................................................................ 73

13.1.1. PCIe Expansion Slot 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 73

13.1.2. Internal or Removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD ............................................................................................................................... 74

14/ KBox C-102-0 Variant .............................................................................................................................................................................75

14.1. KBox C-102-0 - System Expansion Capabilities ............................................................................................................................ 77

14.1.1. Internal 2.5" SATA Drive ...................................................................................................................................................................... 77

15/ uEFI BIOS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78

1.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 78

1.2. Setup Menus .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 79

1.2.1. Main Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................... 80

1.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................ 82

1.2.3. Chipset Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................. 92

1.2.4. Security Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................................................................... 103

1.2.5. Boot Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................. 104

1.2.6. Save and Exit Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 106

15.1. uEFI Shell Introduction, Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 107

15.1.1. Entering the uEFI Shell ...................................................................................................................................................................... 107

15.1.2. Exiting the uEFI Shell ......................................................................................................................................................................... 107

15.1.3. Kontron-Specific uEFI Shell Commands .................................................................................................................................... 108

15.2. uEFI Shell Scripting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 108

15.2.1. Startup Scripting................................................................................................................................................................................ 108

15.2.2. Create a Startup Script ................................................................................................................................................................... 108

15.2.3. Examples of Startup Scripts ......................................................................................................................................................... 109

15.3. Updating the uEFI BIOS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 110

15.3.1. uEFI BIOS Recovery ............................................................................................................................................................................. 111

15.3.2. Determining the Active Flash ......................................................................................................................................................... 111

16/ Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 112

16.1. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102 .............................................................................................................................. 114

16.1.1. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-4 ...................................................................................................................... 114

16.1.2. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-4 with Fan Tray Option ........................................................................... 115

16.1.3. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-2 ...................................................................................................................... 117

16.1.4. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-2 with Fan Tray Option ........................................................................... 118

16.1.5. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-1 ...................................................................................................................... 120

16.1.6. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-1 with Fan Tray Option ............................................................................ 121

16.1.7. Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-0 ......................................................................................................................123

16.2. Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 125

16.3. CE-Directives, Standards and Approvals ..................................................................................................................................... 126

17/ KBox C-102 CPLD Specific Registers ................................................................................................................................................ 127

17.1. Register Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................. 127

17.2. Register Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 128

17.2.1. Status Register 0 STAT0 ................................................................................................................................................................. 128

17.2.2. Control Register 0 CTRL0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 128

17.2.3. Reset Status Register RSTAT ........................................................................................................................................................ 129

17.2.4. Board interrupt configuration BICFG ......................................................................................................................................... 130

17.2.5. Board ID Register High Byte BIDH ................................................................................................................................................ 131

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17.2.6. Board and PLD Revision Register ................................................................................................................................................. 131

17.2.7. Watchdog Timer Register WTIM ...................................................................................................................................................132

17.2.8. Board ID Register Low Byte BIDL .................................................................................................................................................133

17.2.9. LED Configuration Register LCFG .................................................................................................................................................133

17.2.10. LED Control Register LCTRL ........................................................................................................................................................ 134

17.2.11. Temperature Status Register TMPSR ........................................................................................................................................ 135

17.2.12. Scratchpad Register SCR ............................................................................................................................................................... 135

18/ Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments ....................................................................................................................................... 136

18.1.1. (X101) Power Input Connector ....................................................................................................................................................... 136

18.1.2. (X102 as ETH 1 and X103 as ETH 2) Ethernet Connectors .................................................................................................... 136

18.1.3. (X105, X106) USB 3.0 Port ................................................................................................................................................................ 137

18.1.4. (X107, X108) USB 2.0 Port ................................................................................................................................................................ 137

18.1.5. (X109) DisplayPort ............................................................................................................................................................................. 137

18.1.6. (X110) Serial Interface COM 1 (RS232) ........................................................................................................................................ 138

18.2. Optional Interfaces via Adapter Modules.................................................................................................................................... 139

18.2.1. (X 201) LDT3 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 139

18.2.2. (X 202) DP 2 - DisplayPort ............................................................................................................................................................ 139

18.2.3. (X 204) Serial Port RS232/RS422 ............................................................................................................................................... 140

18.2.4. X 203) CAN Bus Port ......................................................................................................................................................................... 141

Appendix A: List of Acronyms ................................................................................................................................................................... 142

About Kontron ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 144

List of Tables

Table 1: Spare Parts available for Field Replacement ......................................................................................................................... 20

Table 2: Product Identification Table ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Table 3: KBox C-102 Front Side Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Table 4: Status and General Purpose LEDs ............................................................................................................................................ 32

Table 5: Maximum Temperatures .............................................................................................................................................................. 53

Table 6: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar ................................................................................................................ 78

Table 2: Main Setup Menu Sub-screens and Functions ..................................................................................................................... 80

Table 3: Advanced Setup Menu Sub-Screens and Functions ........................................................................................................... 82

Table 4: Chipset Set > System Agent Configuration Sub-Screens and Functions ..................................................................... 92

Table 5: Chipset Set > PCH-IO Configuration Sub-Screens and Functions .................................................................................. 96

Table 6: Security Setup Menu Functions ............................................................................................................................................... 103

Table 7: Boot Setup Menu Functions ...................................................................................................................................................... 104

Table 13: Save and Exit Setup Menu Functions ................................................................................................................................... 106

Table 14: Kontron-Specific uEFI Shell Commands .............................................................................................................................. 108

Table 9: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 112

Table 10: Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-4................................................................................................................ 116

Table 11: Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-2 ................................................................................................................. 119

Table 12: Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-1 .................................................................................................................122

Table 13: Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-1 ................................................................................................................ 124

Table 14: Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 125

Table 15: CE Directive.................................................................................................................................................................................... 126

Table 16: Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................... 126

Table 17: EMC .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 126

Table 18: Register Overview........................................................................................................................................................................ 127

Table 19: Status Register 0 STAT0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 128

Table 20: Decoding of Flash selection status ...................................................................................................................................... 128

Table 21: Control Register 0 CTRL0.......................................................................................................................................................... 128

Table 22: Reset Status Register RSTAT .................................................................................................................................................. 129

Table 23: Board interrupt configuration BICFG.................................................................................................................................... 130

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Table 24: Power Management Interrupt Configuration ................................................................................................................... 130

Table 25: CAN Interrupt Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 130

Table 26: Watchdog Interrupt Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 130

Table 27: Board ID Register High Byte BIDH .......................................................................................................................................... 131

Table 28: Board and PLD Revision Register ........................................................................................................................................... 131

Table 29: Watchdog Timer Register WTIM ............................................................................................................................................132

Table 30: Board ID Register Low Byte BIDL ...........................................................................................................................................133

Table 31: LED Configuration Register LCFG ............................................................................................................................................133

Table 32: LED Control Register LCTRL .................................................................................................................................................... 134

Table 33: Temperature Status Register TMPSR ................................................................................................................................... 135

Table 34: Scratchpad Register SCR .......................................................................................................................................................... 135

Table 35: (X101) Power Input Connector ................................................................................................................................................ 136

Table 36: (X102, X103) Ethernet Connectors ........................................................................................................................................ 136

Table 37: (X105) USB 3.0 Port ..................................................................................................................................................................... 137

Table 38: (X107, X108) USB 2.0 Port ......................................................................................................................................................... 137

Table 39: (X109) DisplayPort ...................................................................................................................................................................... 137

Table 40: (X110) Serial Interface COM 1 (RS232) ................................................................................................................................. 138

Table 41: (X201) LDT3 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 139

Table 42: Serial Port RS232/RS422 configured as RS232 ............................................................................................................... 140

Table 43: Serial Port RS232/RS422 configured as RS422 ............................................................................................................... 140

Table 44: CAN Bus Port ................................................................................................................................................................................. 141

Table 45: List of Acronyms (Example) ................................................................................................................................................... 142

List of Figures

Figure 1: Example of KBox C-102 type label ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Figure 2: KBox C-102 Family ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 3: RTC buffer time depending on temperature ........................................................................................................................ 24

Figure 4: Lithium battery location (shown with protective cover) ................................................................................................. 25

Figure 5: Lithium battery location (externally-accessible battery shown with removed protective cover) ................... 25

Figure 6: Bottom side view ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 7: Right side view ................................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Figure 8: Front side view config. with removable drives ................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 9: Front side view config. without removable drives ............................................................................................................. 27

Figure 10: Left side view ................................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Figure 11: Top side view ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Figure 12: Rear side view ............................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 13: KBox C-102-4 with fan tray ...................................................................................................................................................... 28

Figure 14: X101 - 24VDC power input connector ................................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 15: SDCARD slot ................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Figure 16: SD card (not included) ................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Figure 17: Detail - Power button and PWR LED/Rescue button and RSQ LED ............................................................................. 31

Figure 18: Detail - Status and General Purpose LEDs .......................................................................................................................... 32

Figure 19: PCIe 1 to PCIe 4 slots (shown as detail of a KBox C-102-4) ........................................................................................... 33

Figure 20: Drive 1 and Drive 2 for removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (option); closed drive bays ............................................ 34

Figure 21: Drive bay 1 with opened drive bay cover ............................................................................................................................. 34

Figure 22: Inserting/removing a 2.5" removable SSD ......................................................................................................................... 34

Figure 23: Right side of the KBox C-102 system .................................................................................................................................... 36

Figure 24: Left side of the KBox C-102 system ...................................................................................................................................... 36

Figure 25: Top side of the KBox C-102 system....................................................................................................................................... 36

Figure 26: Bottom side of the KBox C-102 system ............................................................................................................................... 36

Figure 27: Rear side of the KBox C-102-2 system ................................................................................................................................ 37

Figure 28: KBox C-102-4 shown with optional interfaces and with removable drive bays ................................................... 38

Figure 29: KBox C-102-4 shown with optional interfaces and without removable drive bays ............................................ 38

Figure 30: X205 or X206 – Locations for the optional FIELDBUS interface ................................................................................. 40

Figure 31: KBox C-102-1 equipped with the optional fan tray ............................................................................................................ 41

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Figure 32: Fan tray components of the KBox C-102-1/-2/-4 (cable connections between fan and fan connector are

included in this assembly)............................................................................................................................................................................ 42

Figure 33: Inside of the top cover with centering and fixing brackets .......................................................................................... 44

Figure 34: Removing the centering and fixing bracket of the top cover (detail of the KBox C-102-2) ............................... 45

Figure 35: Removing the cover (detail of the KBox C-102-2) ............................................................................................................ 45

Figure 36: KBox C-102-2 - removing the right side cover .................................................................................................................. 46

Figure 37: KBox C-102-2 without top and right side cover(shown with a PCIe riser card) ..................................................... 46

Figure 38: KBox C-102-2 - internal view (shown with a PCIe riser card and removable HDD/SSD drive bay) ................ 47

Figure 39: KBox C-102-2 - internal view with COMExpress® module and with PCIe riser card ............................................. 48

Figure 40: Detail of the KBox C-102-2 with PCIe riser card with 2x PCIe x4 sockets................................................................ 50

Figure 41: Detail of the KBox C-102-2 with PCI-PCIe riser card with 1x PCI (32 bit) and 1x PCIe x4 sockets ..................... 50

Figure 42: Detail of the KBox C-102-4 with PCIe riser card with 4x PCIe x4 sockets ............................................................... 50

Figure 43: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-102-4 (front side view without fan tray) ..................................... 56

Figure 44: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-102-4 (front side view with optional fan tray) .......................... 56

Figure 45: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-102-2 (front side view without fan tray) ....................................... 57

Figure 46: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-102-2 (front side view with optional fan tray) ............................ 57

Figure 47: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-102-1 (front side view without fan tray) ...................................... 58

Figure 48: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-102-1 (front side view with optional fan tray) ........................... 58

Figure 49: Keep out area for mounting around KBox C-102-0 ........................................................................................................ 59

Figure 50: Phoenix power plug terminal.................................................................................................................................................. 60

Figure 51: Lithium battery polarity ............................................................................................................................................................. 63

Figure 52: Fan tray extension (detail: shown as KBox C-102-1) ...................................................................................................... 65

Figure 53: KBox C-102-2 with removed fan tray and removed air filter ....................................................................................... 66

Figure 54: Filter mat Holder without air filter ........................................................................................................................................ 66

Figure 55: Holder (shown for a KBox C-102-2) with air filter ........................................................................................................... 66

Figure 56: Air filter (shown for a KBox C-102-2) ................................................................................................................................... 66

Figure 57: KBox C-102-4 - front view (shown with removable drive bays and without mounting brackets) ................. 67

Figure 58: Block Diagram - KBox C-102-4 ............................................................................................................................................... 68

Figure 59: KBox C-102-2 - front view (shown with removable drive bays and without mounting brackets) ................. 69

Figure 60: Block Diagram - KBox C-102-2 ............................................................................................................................................... 70

Figure 61: KBox C-102-1 - front view (shown with removable drive bay without mounting brackets) .............................. 71

Figure 62: Block Diagram - KBox C-102-1 ................................................................................................................................................ 72

Figure 63: Inside of the KBox C-102-1 (shown with a removable HDD) ........................................................................................ 73

Figure 64: KBox C-102-0 - front view (shown without mounting brackets) ................................................................................ 75

Figure 65: Block Diagram - KBox C-102-0 ............................................................................................................................................... 76

Figure 66: KBox C-102-0 - internal view with the internal HDD/SSD drive .................................................................................. 77

Figure 67: Advanced Setup Menu Initial Screen .................................................................................................................................... 82

Figure 68: System Agent Configuration Menu Initial Screen ............................................................................................................ 92

Figure 69: PCH-IO Configuration Menu Initial Screen .......................................................................................................................... 96

Figure 70: Security Setup Menu Initial Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 103

Figure 71: Boot Setup Menu Initial Screen ............................................................................................................................................. 104

Figure 72: Save and Exit Setup Menu Initial Screen ........................................................................................................................... 106

Figure 73: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-102-4) ............................................................................................................................... 114

Figure 74: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-102-4) .............................................................................................. 114

Figure 75: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-102-4) ..................................................................................................................... 114

Figure 76: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-102-4) .................................................................................................................................. 114

Figure 77: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-102-4 with fan tray option) ....................................................................................... 115

Figure 78: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-102-4 with fan tray option) ........................................................ 115

Figure 79: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-102-4 with fan tray option) ............................................................................ 115

Figure 80: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-102-4 with fan trayoption) .......................................................................................... 115

Figure 81: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-102-2) ............................................................................................................................... 117

Figure 82: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-102-2)................................................................................................ 117

Figure 83: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-102-2)..................................................................................................................... 117

Figure 84: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-102-2) ................................................................................................................................. 117

Figure 85: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-102-2 with fan tray option) ....................................................................................... 118

Figure 86: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-102-2 with fan tray option) ........................................................ 118

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Figure 87: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-102-2 with fan tray option) ............................................................................ 118

Figure 88: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-102-2 with fan trayoption) .......................................................................................... 118

Figure 89: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-102-1) .............................................................................................................................. 120

Figure 90: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-102-1) ............................................................................................... 120

Figure 91: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-102-1) ..................................................................................................................... 120

Figure 92: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-102-1) ................................................................................................................................. 120

Figure 93: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-102-1 with fan tray option) ....................................................................................... 121

Figure 94: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-102-1 with fan tray option) ......................................................... 121

Figure 95: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-102-1 with fan tray option) ............................................................................. 121

Figure 96: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-102-1 with fan tray option) .......................................................................................... 121

Figure 97: Dimensions: right side (KBox C-102-0) ...............................................................................................................................123

Figure 98: Dimensions: front side with key holes (KBox C-102-0) ...............................................................................................123

Figure 99: Dimensions: detail key hole (KBox C-102-0) ....................................................................................................................123

Figure 100: Dimensions: top side (KBox C-102-0) ...............................................................................................................................123

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1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment

Please read this chapter carefully and take careful note of the instructions, which have been

compiled for your safety and to ensure to apply in accordance with intended regulations. If
the following general safety instructions are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the

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. To maintain this condition and also to ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the following
general safety instructions:

 The product must be used as specified in the product documentation, in which the instructions for safety for the

product and for the operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and assembly,
maintenance, transport or storage.

 The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.

 If a power cable comes with the product, only this cable should be used. Do not use an extension cable to connect

the product.

 To guarantee that sufficient air circulation is available to cool the product, please ensure that the ventilation

openings are not covered or blocked. If an air filter is provided, this should be cleaned regularly. Do not place the
system close to heat sources or damp places. Make sure the system is well ventilated.

operator and/or damage of the product; in cases of nonobservance of the instructions
Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period.

 Only devices or parts which fulfill the requirements of SELV circuits (Safety Extra Low Voltage) as stipulated by

IEC 60950-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.

 Before opening the device, make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains.

 Switching off the device by its power button does not disconnect it from the mains. Complete disconnection is

only possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the device. Ensure that there is free and
easy access to enable disconnection.

 The device may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of

the system). This may only be carried out by qualified operators.

 If extensions are being carried out, the following must be observed:

 All effective legal regulations and all technical data are adhered to.
 The power consumption of any add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations.
 The current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the product label.

 Only original accessories that have been approved by Kontron can be used.

 Please note: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:

 The device has visible damages.
 The device is no longer functioning.

In this case the device must be switched off and it must be ensured that the device can no longer be operated.

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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:

 the device is set up, installed and operated in a room or enclosure marked with “RESTRICTED ACCESS”, if

there are no safety messages on product as safety signs and labels on the device itself.

 no cables or parts without insulation in electrical circuits with dangerous voltage or power should be

touched directly or indirectly

 a reliable protective earthing connection is provided
 a suitable, easily accessible disconnecting device is used in the application (e.g. overcurrent protective

device), if the device itself is not disconnectable

 a disconnect device, if provided in or as part of the equipment, shall disconnect both poles simultaneously
 interconnecting power circuits of different devices cause no electrical hazards

 A sufficient dimensioning of the power cable wires must be selected – according to the maximum electrical

specifications on the product label – as stipulated by EN60950-1 or VDE0100 or EN60204 or UL508 regulations.

 The devices do not generally fulfill the requirements for "centralized DC power systems“ (UL 60950-1, Annex

NAB; D2) and therefore may not be connected to such devices!

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1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro­circuitry.

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.

Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the ESD-safe workplace.

Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or assembly.

Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on antistatic mats.

1.1.1. Grounding Methods

By adhering to the guidelines below, electrostatic damage to the device can be avoided:

Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace. Always

use properly grounded tools and equipment.

Use antistatic mats, heel straps, or air ionizers for more protection.

Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.

Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.

Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.

Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.

Use only field service tools which are conductive, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners.

Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.

1.2. Instructions for the optional Lithium Battery

If ordered, your KBox C-102 is equipped with an optional lithium battery. For the replacement of this battery please
observe the instructions described in section 4.2 “Optional RTC Lithium Battery (externally-accessible)”.

Danger of explosion when replacing with wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The lithium battery type must be UL
recognized.

Do not dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection. Dispose of the battery
according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials, (e.g.
to the collecting points for dispose of batteries).

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2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (Class B Device)

2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)

This product complies with the European Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states
relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC), Class B limits for Information Technology Equipment
according to European Standard EN 55022.

2.2. FCC Statement (USA)

The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified herein.
The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Kontron Europe GmbH is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by unauthorized modifications
of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by
Kontron Europe GmbH. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or
attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host
devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC and ICES rules.

2.3. EMC-Compliance (Canada)

The method of compliance is self-declaration to Canadian ICES-003:

(English): This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003.

(French) : Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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3/ Shipment and Unpacking

3.1. Unpacking

Proceed as follows to unpack the unit:

1. Remove packaging.

2. Do not discard the original packaging. Keep it for future relocation.

3. Check the delivery for completeness by comparing it with your order.

4. Please keep the associated paperwork. It contains important information for handling the unit.

5. Check the contents for visible shipping damage.

6. 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

 KBox C-102 (corresponding to the ordered system configuration)

 POWER-SUBCON PSC 1,5/ 3-F, 3-pin plug

 General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment

3.2.1. Optional Parts (System Expansion)

 Front accessible drive bays for 2.5"SATA HDD/SSDs

 Mini-PCIe cards

 mSATA cards (MO-300)

 PCIe cards

3.2.2. Optional System Extension

 RS232/RS422 Port: via internal factory mounted and configured RS232/RS422 adapter module

 CAN Port: via internal factory mounted CAN adapter module

 LDT3 or DVI-D (single Link) Port or DisplayPort (via internal factory mounted adapter modules)

 Optional externally accessible RTC lithium battery

 Optional system expansion with fan tray

 Profibus or Profinet Fieldbus support: via internal factory mounted adapter module

Please observe the different configuration options for each system of the KBox C-102 family.
Refer to chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications ” and the descriptions in this manual.

3.3. Spare Parts

Table 1: Spare Parts available for Field Replacement

Spare Part Part Number

KBox C-102-4 KBox C-102-2 KBox C-102-1

Fan Tray 9-5000-1096 9-5000-1095 9-5000-1094

Air Filter 9-5000-1099 9-5000-1098 9-5000-1097

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3.4. Type Label and Product Identification

The type label (product name, serial number, part number, production date) of your KBox C-102 system is located on
the right side of the device (refer to Figure 1 and Figure 23, pos. 9).

Figure 1: Example of KBox C-102 type label

(Space for certification)

Table 2: Product Identification Table

System
Type

Product
Designation

Product Identifikation

KBox C KBox C-102 KBox C-102-4: corresponds for system configurations with four slot

rows for optional removable DRIVEs and/or PCIe expansion slots
KBox C-102-2: corresponds for system configurations with two slot

rows for optional removable DRIVEs and/or PCIe expansion slots
KBox C-102-1: corresponds for system configurations with one slot row for

optional removable DRIVE and/or PCIe expansion slot
KBox C-102-0: corresponds for system configuration without any slot row for

optional removable DRIVE and PCIe expansion slot

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KBox C-102-4

KBox C-102-2

KBox C-102-1

KBox C-102-0

4/ System Overview

The KBox C-102 Family is a highly scalable and flexible industrial computer platform that offers high-end
performance for industrial automation application such as control or process monitoring.

®

The performance scalability is achieved by deploying various Kontron COMExpress
and type 6 pinout) inside the system.

The system flexibility is a result of the basic design concept of using a baseboard which provides the COMExpress
and a set of standard IO interfacing plus a comprehensive optionally available IOs and devices.

Basic version without additional fan and/or HDD and/or battery only:

The KBox C-102 offers a maintenance free (Wartungsfrei) operation. That means it operates without battery, fans and
rotating media (HDD).

The KBox C-102 family comprises four different chassis versions:

 The KBox C-102-4 with four PCI/PCIe expansion slots and spaces for up to two 2.5" SATA SSDs/HDDs

 The KBox C-102-2 with two PCI/PCIe expansion slots and spaces for up to two 2.5" SATA SSDs/HDDs

 The KBox C-102-1 with one PCIe expansion slot and space for one 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD

 The KBox C-102-0 without PCIe expansion slot and space for one internal 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD

CPU modules (from factor basic

®

Figure 2: KBox C-102 Family

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Standard Front Panel:

Standard Baseboard - Onboard and System Expansion Capabilities:

Optional System Extension:

The following interfaces are available with the KBox C-102:

 24VDC input power (X101)

 3x Gigabit Ethernet (X102, X103, X104)

 2x USB 3.0 (X105, X106)

 2x USB 2.0 (X107, X108)

 DisplayPort (X109)

 SD Card slot (without X numbered slot)

 RS232 serial (X110)

 Buttons with corresponding LEDs:

 RSQ (rescue)
 PWR (power)

 LEDs:

 GP1 to GP4 (general purpose LEDs)
 THERM (thermal status)
 DRIVE (SSD/HDD drive status)
 SD (SDHC/SDXC status)
 WD (Watchdog status)

 up to 2x SATA and power connector (for internal or removable devices, depending on the KBox C-102

configuration)

 2x mSATA sockets
 2x Mini PCIe x1 sockets (one socket is on the top side, the second one on the bottom side of the baseboard)
 1x PCIe x8 socket for expansion via riser cards:

 up to 4x PCIe x4 sockets on riser card (depending on the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 configuration) or
 1x PCI (32 bit) and 1x PCIe x4 sockets on riser card (available for KBox C-102-2 only)

 RS232/RS422 Port: via internal factory mounted and configured RS232/RS422 adapter module

 CAN Port: via internal factory mounted CAN adapter module

 DisplayPort or Long Distance Solution (LDT3) (via corresponding internal factory mounted adapter modules)

 Optional external accessible RTC lithium battery

 Optional system extension with fan tray (not possible for KBox C-102-0)

 Profibus or Profinet Fieldbus support: via internal factory mounted adapter module

The KBox C-102 has a compact aluminum chassis with cooling fins and is also available a fanless system (basic
version without additional fan only!)
The rated voltage range of the mains can be found on the type label. The type label is located at the right side of the
device (Figure 23, pos. 9).

The KBox C-102 is designed to be operated wall mounted inside a control cabinet, in vertical
position, except with the top side facing down.

When you power on the KBox C-102, make sure that the air exhaust openings on the top side
(Figure 25, pos. 12), the air intake openings on the bottom side (Figure 26, pos. 11) and the
cooling fins of the chassis (Figure 24, Figure 25 and Figure 26, pos. 6) are not obstructed
(covered) by any objects.

To provide sufficient heat dissipation via the cooling fins of the device, do not cover the
cooling fins of the KBox C-102. Do not place any objects on the device. When installing the
system, please observe the clearance recommendation (keep out area) in the subsection 8.1
“Control Cabinet Mounting”; refer to the marked areas in Figure 43 to Figure 49.

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time / days

voltage / V

4.1. RTC (GoldCap)

The baseboard of the KBox C-102 provides an “external RTC” module connected via the I2C Bus. An RTC module of type
RV-8803-C7 or compatible is used. To provide a valid date and time when no power is connected to the system, the
RTC module is equipped with a goldcap buffer.

4.1.1. RTC Buffer Time

The RTC buffer time is depending of the ambient temperature. For a better understanding the different behavior of
the goldcap buffer integrated in your system, refer to the diagram below:

Figure 3: RTC buffer time depending on temperature

5

4,5

4

3,5

3

2,5

0 °C

25 °C

50 °C

2

RTC Threshold

1,5

1

0,5

0

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70

If the time is not valid this is indicated by a status bit in the RTC registers. For details see the RV-8803-C7 application
manual.

To get the maximum buffer time, it is necessary to have the system a certain time powered
on. This ensures that the buffer capacitors are fully loaded.

The buffer time depends on the ambient temperature and on how long the system is
connected to the power supply.

4.1.2. Setting the RTC

During startup, the uEFI performs a comparison of chipset clock and “external RTC” module and sets the chipset clock
accordingly, if the RTC time is valid. Further it is possible to set the time manually by accessing the RTC over the I2C
Bus.

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4.2. Optional RTC Lithium Battery (externally-accessible)

Your KBox C-102 can be optionally equipped with an externally-accessible lithium battery (CMOS) (Figure 5, pos. 3).
The battery and the battery holder are covered by a protective cover (refer toFigure 4, pos. 1) secured by a Philips
countersunk head screw (Figure 4, pos. 2).

When replacing the lithium battery, please follow the corresponding instructions in the section 10.1 “Replacing the
Lithium Battery”.

The protective cover of the KBox C-102 with externally-accessible lithium battery must
always be installed during transportation and operation activities.

The protective cover should be removed only when you attempt to replace the lithium
battery.

Figure 4: Lithium battery location (shown with protective
cover)

Figure 5: Lithium battery location (externally-accessible
battery shown with removed protective cover)

3

2

1 Protective cover for the lithium battery

2 Philips countersunk head screw that secure the protective cover

at the front side of the chassis

3 Externally-accessible battery shown with removed protective

cover

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4.3. System Expansion Capabilities

4.3.1. Mini PCI Express® Interfaces

There are two Mini PCIe interfaces on the KBox C-102 baseboard.
One Mini PCIe interface connector is accessible from the top side of the KBox C-102 when the top cover is removed.

The second Mini PCIe interface connector is located on the bottom side of the baseboard and is not accessible in the
field. This interface connector is intended to be used for the Fieldbus expansion. If a customer requires this system
expansion, it must be selected when ordering, as this expansion has to be carried-out at factory.
Refer also to the subsections 6.3.3 and 6.3.6.

Refer to chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications” and the descriptions in this manual.

4.3.2. mSATA (MO-300)

The baseboard of the KBox C-102 provides two mSATA interfaces.
These allow you to equip your system with mSATA SSDs. Refer to the subsections 6.3.2 and 6.3.7.

Refer to chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications” and the descriptions in this manual.

4.3.3. Standard PCI Express® Interfaces

The baseboard of KBox C-102 provides 1x PCIe x8 interface.
Via riser cards there are available PCI/PCIe expansion possibilities as shown in the chapter 4.4 (area marked “C”).

Please observe the different configuration options regarding the PCI/PCIe cards installation,
for each system variant of the KBox C-102 family.
Refer to chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications” and the descriptions in this manual.

4.3.4. SATA Interfaces

The baseboard of KBox C-102 provides two SATA interfaces. These allow the installation of up to two internal

2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs or optional front accessible drive bays for 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs (refer to the subsection 4.4.12
“Internal or Removable 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs”).

Please observe the different configuration options, regarding the installation of 2.5" SATA
HDD/SSD devices, for each system of the KBox C-102 family (refer to the area marked “D” in
the section 4.4).

Refer to chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications

” and the descriptions in this manual.

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Figure 6

to

: Views of a KBox C-102-2

Figure 12: Rear side view

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Figure 7: Right side view

Figure 6: Bottom side view

Figure 8: Front side view

config. with removable

drives

Figure 9: Front side view

config. without

removable drives Figure 10: Left side view

Figure 11: Top side view

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4.4. Front Side Configuration and Options - KBox C-102

A

Standard Interfaces

KBox

C-102-4

KBox

C-102-2

KBox

C-102-1

KBox

C-102-0

1x

1x

1x

1x

3x

3x

3x

3x

USB 3.0 (X105/X106)

2x

2x

2x

2x

2x

2x

2x

2x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

B

Extension Capabilities (Options, factory-installed only)

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

1x

C

PCI/PCIe Expansions via corresponding Riser Cards (Options)

1x PCIe x4 socket

- - 1x

-

-

1x - -

-

-

1x - -

1x

D

Internally/externally accessible 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (Options)

Either

2x

2x

1x

1x

OR

2x

2x

1x

-

E

Externally accessible CMOS Battery (Option)

F

Fan Tray (Option)

Fan Tray

1x

1x

1x

-

A

B

D

E

Table 3: KBox C-102 Front Side Configuration

Power Input Connector (X101)
Ethernet (X102/X103/X104)

USB 2.0 (X107/X108)
DisplayPort (X109)
SD Card Slot
RS232 (X110)

FIELDBUS (X205 or X206)
CAN Port (X203)
RS232/RS422 Port (X204)
LDT3 (X201) or DisplayPort (DP 2) (X202)

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1-Slot PCIe Riser

2-Slot PCIe Riser

4-Slot PCIe Riser 4x PCIe x4 socket

Internal 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD

Removable Drive Bay for 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD

CR 2025, 3V

1x PCIe x8 socket
2x PCIe x4 socket

1x PCIe x4 socket and PCI (32 bit) socket

1x - -

- - -

1x 1x 1x 1x

Figure 13: KBox C-102-4 with fan tray

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Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

4.4.1. X101 - Power Input Connector

The 3-pin connector (X101, Figure 14 and Figure 59) provides the power connection of the KBox C-102 system to an
appropriate DC main power supply. For pin assignments refer to the subsection 18.1.1.

The external cable connector is a Phoenix PSC 1,5/ 3-M, 3-pin plug with an SCT-D-SUB 9-KG housing. This power plug
is delivered along with the KBox C-102. Please observe the section 9.1 ”Connecting to DC Main Power Supply”. The
mating connector is a Phoenix PSC 1,5/ 3-F connector.

Figure 14: X101 - 24VDC power input connector

Pin Signal Name

1 +24 VDC (input)

2 Functional Earth

3 0V (input)

4.4.2. X102/X103/X104 - Ethernet Connectors (ETH)

These connectors (X102/X103/X104, Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure 64) are Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, IEEE
1588 capable interfaces. The connectors are standard 8-pin RJ45 type connectors with status LEDs:

 Activity/link: green = link up; green blinking = activity.

 Speed: off, green, yellow (10/100/1000 Mbit/s).

For pin assignment refer to subsection 18.1.2.

4.4.3. X105/X106 - USB 3.0

The KBox C-102 provides two USB 3.0/2.0 interfaces. These connectors (X105/X106, Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure

64) allow connection of USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 compatible devices to the system.
For pin assignment refer to subsection.18.1.3.

4.4.4. X107/X108 - USB 2.0

The KBox C-102 provides two USB 2.0/1.1 interfaces. These connectors (X107/X108, Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure 64)
allow connection of USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 compatible devices to the system.
For pin assignment refer to subsection 18.1.4.

4.4.5. X109 - DisplayPort

The KBox C-102 provides a DisplayPort compliant interface realised using a standard DisplayPort connector. An
external (digital) display can be connected to the DisplayPort connector (X109, Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure 64).
For pin assignment refer to subsection 18.1.5.

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4.4.6. SDCARD Slot

This slot, marked “SDCARD” is an SDHC/SDXC compliant interface realised using a standard SD card connector. It is
accessible at the front side of the KBox C-102 (Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure 64) and is located between the serial
interface (RS232/X110) and DISPLAYPORT (X109).

 This SD card reader supports SD, SDHC and SDXC cards.

 SD card activity is indicated by the SD LED on the KBox C-102 front side.

 This interface permits hot-plugging of the SD card. The system can also be booted from this interface.

Figure 15: SDCARD slot Figure 16: SD card (not included)

This interface supports hot-plugging.

To prevent data loss when removing the SD/SDHC/SDXC card, it may not be removed during
a read or write access [while the SD LED (Figure 18) is flashing].

To install a card please perform following steps:

1. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the SDCARD slot marked “SDCARD” (see Figure 59 and Figure 15) on the front
side of the KBox C-102.

2. Gently push the card into the slot until it snaps into place. When the card was inserted correctly, the
SD LED (Figure 18) lights up.

Do not act with force when inserting the memory card. If the card is not inserted properly in

3. The card is ready for use.

To remove a card, proceed as described below:

1. Gently push the SD/SDHC/SDXC card until it clicks.

2. Release the card and it will be partially ejected.

3. Pull the card out from the slot.

the guide rails, remove the card from the slot and re-insert it with care.

4.4.7. X110 - RS232 Port

The RS232 interface (X110, Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure 64) is provided as a 9-pin D-SUB connector. It allows you to
connect a serial device to the system.

For pin assignment refer to subsection 18.1.6.

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4.4.8. POWER Button and PWR LED

Prerequisite:

1 Power button (PWR)

4

2

Figure 17: Detail - Power button and PWR LED/Rescue button and RSQ LED

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1

3

The power button (PWR, Figure 17, pos. 1, Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure 64) is used to power the KBox C-102 on or off.
By pressing the power button for longer than four seconds a forced system shutdown will be initiated, before the
power to the system is turned off.

Caution: Performing a forced shut down can lead to loss of data or other undesirable effects!

The power LED (marked PWR, Figure 17, pos. 2, Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure 64) is on green steady when power is
applied to the system.

The KBox C-102 has to be connected to an appropriate main power supply (DC).

As soon as external power is applied to the main input power connector, X101 (Figure 14), the KBox C-102 boots up
and then starts the operating system and application where available.

To perform an orderly shutdown of the system, press the PWR button and the system shuts down under the control
of the operating system.

Once the system has been shut down, it can restarted by pressing the PWR button (assuming that power is still
applied to the main input power connector, X101).

Even when the system is turned off via the power button there are parts of the system still
energized.

The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC mains, when the power is removed.

2 Power LED (PWR)

3 Rescue button (RSQ)

4 Rescue LED (RSQ)

4.4.9. RESCUE Button and RSQ LED

The RESCUE button (marked RSQ, Figure 17, pos. 3, Figure 59, Figure 61 and Figure 64) is used to force using the
backup flash for system booting.
The RESCUE LED (RSQ, Figure 59, Figure 17, pos. 4) blinks red when the backup flash is selected for booting. The
backup flash contains a cloned BIOS (uEFI) version. In the event the system does not properly start-up or gets hung­up and restarting (cold booting) the system does not help, it is possible to switch to the backup boot flash and then
restart the system. To do this, press the RSQ button for more than five seconds, whether or not the system is running
it will now start-up using the backup flash for booting.

To revert to using the standard boot flash, the system must be cold started, or remove power completely from the
system and then reapply.

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The rescue function is not intended for use with a system in an application environment. It is
designed to be used if the standard BIOS flash is corrupted, in order to get the system to
boot in a defined and safe state for further failure resolution.

Please refer to the chapter 17/ “KBox C-102 CPLD Specific Registers”.

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4.4.10. Status and General Purpose LEDs

After power is applied and the KBox C-102 performs the boot procedure, the LEDs show the POST code. In case of a
boot failure within the uEFI the last post code is displayed. When the boot phase is passed without errors, the LEDs
change to their status and general purpose function.

The following table provides information concerning these LEDs (Figure 59 and Figure 18).

Figure 18: Detail - Status and General Purpose LEDs

Table 4: Status and General Purpose LEDs

Status and General Purpose LEDs

Designator Function Color Description

Green Normal operation

THERM Thermal

Red blinking

The system turns off due
to over temperature

DRIVE Drives (SSD/HDD) Green SSD/HDD active

SD SD Card Green SD card active

WD Watchdog Red blinking

GP1 General Purpose 1

GP2 General Purpose 2

GP3 General Purpose 3

GP4 General Purpose 4

Red/Green/Orange

Red/Green/Orange

Red/Green/Orange

Red/Green/Orange

Watchdog timeout
occurred

User general purpose 1

User general purpose 2

User general purpose 3

User general purpose 4

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1

4.4.11. PCI/PCIe Expansion Slots

The KBox C-102 provides on the front side up to four slots (see also Figure 57 for KBox C-102-4, Figure 59 for KBox C­102-2 and Figure 61 for KBox C-102-1) for system expansion with PCI/PCIe expansion cards via corresponding riser
cards.

To access the corresponding riser card sockets, in order to install or remove PCI/PCIe expansion cards (refer to the
subsection 6.3.4 “Riser Cards Expansion Sockets for PCI/PCIe Cards”), you have to remove the top side access cover.
For a better accessibility of the expansion sockets you should remove the right side access cover (Figure 25 and
Figure 23, pos. 1 and pos. 3) also.

Figure 19: PCIe 1 to PCIe 4 slots (shown as detail of a KBox C-102-4)

1 PCIe 1 slot
2 PCIe 2 slot
3 PCIe 3 slot
4 PCIe 4 slot

Please observe that:
KBox C-102-4: supports up to:

4x PCIe x4/PCIe x1 expansion cards
For system configuration refer to Figure 59, Figure 58 and for expansion cards
installation
refer to the subsection 6.3.5 “Installing/Removing PCI/PCIe Expansion Cards”.

KBox C-102-2: supports up to:
2x PCIe x4/PCIe x1 expansion cards or

1x PCIe x8/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 expansion cards or
1x PCIe x4/PCIe x1 and 1x PCI (32 bit) expansion cards.
For system configuration refer to Figure 59, Figure 60 and for expansion cards
installation
refer to the subsection 6.3.5 “Installing/Removing PCI/PCIe Expansion Cards”.

KBox C-102-1: supports 1x PCIe x4/PCIe x1 expansion card.
For system configuration refer to Figure 61, Figure 62 and for expansion card
installation the subsection 13.1.1 “PCIe Expansion Slot 1”.

KBox C-102-0: can’t be equipped with PCI/PCIe expansion cards. Refer to Figure 64 and
Figure 65.

Refer also to the area marked “C” in the section 4.4.

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4.4.12. Internal or Removable 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs

Depending on the ordered system configuration, your KBox C-102-2 can be equipped with up two drive bays for 2.5"
removable SATA HDDs/SSDs (refer to Figure 59, Figure 60 and Figure 20) or one internal mounting frame for
2x 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs. The drive bays are suitable for 9.5 mm SSDs and 7 mm SSDs (with adapter).

The internal 2.5" HDDs/SSDs are not accessible from the outside. The internal SATA HDDs/SSDs are installed (always
factory installed) into the system by use of a mounting frame.

The 2.5" drive bays (DRIVE 1 and DRIVE 2) for removable HDDs/SSDs are accessible from the front side (Figure 59) of
the system (refer to Figure 20, Figure 21 and Figure 22).

The drives support following drive speeds:

 DRIVE 1: up to SATA 6 Gb/s.

 DRIVE 2: up to SATA 6 Gb/s.

If the KBox C-102-2 configuration with internal 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs was ordered, the
“DRIVE 1” and “DRIVE 2” for removable SATA HDDs/SSDs are not available (refer to Figure 9).

If the KBox C-102-2 configuration with removable 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs was ordered, no
installation of any internal SATA HDD/SSD (with mounting frame) is possible.

Refer also to the area marked “D” in the section 4.4.

Figure 20: Drive 1 and Drive 2 for removable 2.5" SATA

HDD/SSD (option); closed drive bays

1

Figure 21: Drive bay 1 with opened drive bay cover

Figure 22: Inserting/removing a 2.5" removable SSD

This SATA interface supports hot-

4

5

1 Lockable lever to release the drive bay cover
2 Cover of the drive bay
3 Pulled-out lever

Please observe that the KBox C-102-1 system configuration can be equipped with only one
internal or removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD. Refer to the chapter 13/ “KBox C-102-1 Variant”
and the subsection 13.1.2 “Internal or Removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD”.

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The KBox C-102-0 can be equipped with only one internal 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD. Refer to the
chapter 14/ “KBox C-102-0 Variant” and the subsection 14.1.1 “Internal 2.5" SATA Drive”.

Refer also to the area marked “D” in the section 4.4

4 Drive bay for 2.5" removable SATA HDD/SSD
5 Opened drive bay cover
6 Inserting or removing a 2.5" removable SATA HDD/SSD

swapping.
To prevent data loss, don’t remove
the HDD during read/write activity
[while the “DRIVE LED” (Figure 18)
is flashing green].

.

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4.4.12.1. Installing/Removing the removable HDD/SSD

To install/remove a removable drive, please perform the following steps:

1. Pull out the lever (Figure 21, pos. 3) of the drive cover (Figure 20, pos. 2) and release it. (If required, unlock the
lever with the corresponding key before.)

2. The drive bay cover will spring open and the removable drive will automatically slide out a bit.

3. Insert/remove the drive into/out from the bay receptacle.

4. Close the cover.

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1 Top side access cover with knurled screws

7 Screws that secure the COMExpress® module

Figure 25: Top side of the KBox C-102 system

Figure 26: Bottom side of the KBox C-102 system

4

1

12

1 1 8

7 3 4

7

2

8

9

4.5. Left and Right Side View

Figure 23: Right side of the KBox C-102 system Figure 24: Left side of the KBox C-102 system

2

6

5

2 10x screws that secure the right side access cover
3 Right side access cover
4 Upper mounting bracket with key holes
5 Lower mounting bracket with M4 ground stud and key holes
6 Cooling fins of the chassis

Please do not remove the red marked screws (see Figure 24

4.6. Top and Bottom Side View

6

10

8 Screws that secure the cooling fins to the chassis
9 Type label
10 Hole for further system fan tray extension
11 Air intake openings on the bottom cover
12 Air exhaust openings on the top cover

, pos. 7 and pos. 8).

6

11

When powering on the KBox C-102, make sure that the air intake and exhaust openings are
not obstructed. To provide sufficient heat dissipation for the cooling of the KBox C-102

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1 Key holes on the upper mounting bracket

1

3

5 6 2

4.7. Rear Side View

The KBox C-102 is designed for wall mounting, in vertical position inside of a control cabinet.

Please observe the mounting instructions included in the chapter 8/ ”Installation Instructions ”, and the outline
dimensions in the subsection 16.1 “Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102”.
For the dimensions of the KBox C-102 versions with the optional fan expansion, refer to the subsection 16.1.4
“Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-2 with Fan Tray Option” and 16.1.6 “Mechanical Specifications of the
KBox C-102-1 with Fan Tray Option”.

Figure 27: Rear side of the KBox C-102-2 system

Please do not remove the red marked screws (see Figure 27, pos. 2 and pos. 4).

2 Screws that secure the upper mounting bracket of

the KBox C-102-2 and KBox C-102-1

(KBox C-102-0 has only 2 screws)
3 Key holes on the lower mounting bracket
4 Screws that secure the lower mounting bracket of

the KBox C-102-2 and KBox C-102-1

(KBox C-102-0 has only 2 screws)
5 Chassis rear
6 Functional Earth stud

4.8. Functional Earth Stud

There is an M4 functional earth terminal on the lower mounting bracket of the KBox C-102 (Figure 27, pos. 6). This
terminal may be connected as required.

The KBox C-102 with the stud marked with a “Functional Earth” symbol (Figure 27) has to be
grounded to an appropriate “common earth” connection point.

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5

5/ System Extensions

Optionally your KBox C-102 can be equipped by factory only, with following ports and additional components:

 Serial port RS232 or RS422 via an adapter module

 CAN port: via an adapter module

 LDT3 or DisplayPort: via corresponding adapter module

 Fan Tray: an additional component connected to the KBox C-102-4, KBox C-102-2 and KBox C-102-1

 Fieldbus: (Profibus or Profinet): via internal factory mounted adapter module

You have to order these components separately, in order to extend your KBox C-102 at the factory.
Example of system configuration, see below:

Figure 28: KBox C-102-4 shown with optional interfaces

and with removable drive bays

1

2

3

4

Figure 29: KBox C-102-4 shown with optional interfaces

and without removable drive bays

1

2

3

4

1 Serial port RS232/RS422

2 CAN port

3 DisplayPort (DP 2)

(depending on the ordered option)

4 OR: LDT3 port

(depending on the ordered option)

5 Fieldbus (ProfiBus/ProfiNet etc.),

as D-Sub (X206) or dual RJ45 (X205)
(depending on the ordered option)

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5.1. (X204) - Serial Port RS232/RS422

This port can be only factory installed and configured.
When you order the KBox C-102 with this extended interface via RS232/422 adapter module,
you have to specify in your ordering:

Your KBox C-102 can be extended, via an adapter module, with an additional serial interface RS232/RS422. This serial
port (Figure 28
of the system. It must be factory configured as RS232 or RS422 corresponding your ordered port configuration. The
serial port will be configured via an on-board DIP switch (SW1) for RS232 or RS422 serial communication.

Your system order with RS422 port must also contain the specification about the termination resistor (120Ω). If your
application requires the termination resistor, it must be enabled at factory only. The corresponding DIP switch is not
accessible for end user. For pin assignment refer to subsection 18.2.3.

 the needed configuration of this port as RS232 or RS422 and

 for RS422 configuration: if the onboard termination resistor (120Ω) should be enabled or

disabled.

, Figure 29, pos. 1) is available as 9-pin D-SUB connector (male), marked as “SERIAL” on the front side

5.2. (X203) - CAN Port

Your KBox C-102 can be extended via an adapter module with a CAN port, that allows you CAN Bus communication.
The optional CAN port (Figure 28, Figure 29, pos. 2) is implemented as a sub-D 9 pin connector (male). This port is
galvanically isolated (500V).
For pin assignment refer to the section 18.2.4.

If a termination resistor (120Ω) is required, you have to make a connection (bridge) between
pin 1 and 2, respectively pin 7 and pin 8, in order to enable the onboard termination resistor
(120Ω).

5.3. (X 201 or X202) - DP 2 DisplayPort or LDT3 Port

Your KBox C-102 can optionally be extended with a LDT3 interface or a second DisplayPort (DP 2).

Only one of these two interfaces (LDT3 and DP 2) can be ordered as optional extension of
your KBox C-102 system.

5.3.1. (X202) – DisplayPort 2

The DP 2 port is a DisplayPort compliant interface realized using a standard DisplayPort connector. An external
(digital) display can be connected to the DisplayPort connector (DP 2) (Figure 28, Figure 29, pos. 3).

For pin assignment refer to subsection 18.2.2.

5.3.2. (X201) – LDT3 Port

The LDT3 is an extension board for the KBox C-102 wich implements a HDBaseT 2.0 transmitter for video and USB 2.0
signals. The HDBaseT standard can be used to extend the distance between a computer and a monitor of up to 150
meters, depending on the resolution and the cable quality. HDBaseT is also known as IEEE1911.

For pin assignment refer to subsection 18.2.1.

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5.4. (X205 or X206) Fieldbus

Your KBox C-102 can optionally be extended with a module for Fieldbus communication. Either a module for Profibus
or Profinet communication will be integrated. Depending on the Fieldbus choosen, the DSUB brake-out (X205) for
Profibus or the dual RJ45 brake-out (X206) for Profinet will be used.

Only one of these two Fieldbus interfaces (D-Sub or dual RJ45) can be ordered as optional

Figure 30: X205 or X206 – Locations for the optional FIELDBUS interface

extension of your KBox C-102 system.

The optional interface s (FIELDBUS) on the front side of the KBox C-102
must be ordered separately either as D-Sub (X206) or as dual RJ45 (X205)
connector. To add a FIELDBUS interface to the system, the second mPCIe
socket (on the bottom of the baseboard), will be used. This connection
can be implemented at factory only.

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7 1 2

3

1 Fan tray with knurled screws

5.5. Optional Versions with Fan Tray - KBox C-102-4/-2/-1

By using a fan tray, the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 can be operated in a control cabinet with extended ambient temperature;
refer to the specified values in the section 16.2 “Environmental Specifications” and chapter 7/ “Thermal
Considerations”.

All chapters of this manual are valid for the KBox C-102-4, the KBox C-102-2 and KBox C­102-1 with fan tray under consideration of the mechanical differences and the description in
this section. Please refer also to the subsection 16.1.2 “Mechanical Specifications of the KBox

The KBox C-102 with fan tray chassis extension is designed to provide a better airflow through the system chassis.
The KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 can be only factory equipped with the optional fan tray (Figure 31). The fan tray slot is
external mounted to the bottom side of the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 chassis and comprises a fan tray (Figure 31, pos. 1)
with one fan as well as the air filter.

Figure 31: KBox C-102-1 equipped with the optional fan tray

C-102-4 with Fan Tray Option”, subsection 16.1.4 “Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C­102-2 with Fan Tray Option”, and subsection 16.1.6 “Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C­102-1 with Fan Tray Option”.

The fan is integrated in a user-friendly, replaceable fan tray (hot-swapping). The fan tray is designed to be inserted
into the fan tray slot (Figure 31, pos. 6) on the bottom side of the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1. The fan tray simplifies the
installation and removal of this component, even during operation.
The fan rotation speed is temperature controlled in dependence on the CPU temperature. Thus, a reliable air
circulation for optimal active cooling of the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 is ensured.
The temperature conditions of the system (depending on the environmental temperature and the system load) are
detected by the CPU temperature sensor.
In order to ensure a clean air circulation through the system, the fan tray slot provides an installed
air filter (Figure 31, pos. 3).
The air filter, which protects your system against dust and dirt, is washable and may be replaced during operation;
refer to subsection 10.4 “Cleaning the Air Filter”.

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2 Air filter holder with knurled screws

3 Air filter

4 Functional earth stud

5 Lower mounting bracket with key holes

6 Fan tray slot with installed fan tray

7 KBox C-102 variant with optional fan tray

8 Upper mounting bracket with key holes

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1

5.5.1. Fan Tray (only for KBox C-102-1, KBox C-102-2 and KBox C-102-4)

The fan tray can be replaced during operation. This should only be carried-out by qualified
personnel, aware of the associated dangers (see subsection 10.3 “Replacing the Fan Tray

Figure 32: Fan tray components of the KBox C-102-1/-2/-4
(cable connections between fan and fan connector are included in this assembly)

2

Fan tray with knurled screws

2 Fan (temperature controlled)

3 Connector for fan power and

control

”).

1

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Before installing/removing an expansion card, please pay attention to the following information:

6/ Accessing Internal Components

This chapter contains important information that you must read before accessing the internal components. You must
follow these procedures properly when installing, removing or handling any system component.

It is recommended to expand your system with additional PCI/PCIe/PCIe Mini cards before it is installed into an
industrial control cabinet. Please consider following instructions when you install or remove expansion cards.

Please observe the “General Safety Instructions for IT-Equipment” provided with the system
(refer also to the chapter 1/) and the installation instructions contained in this manual. The
KBox C-102 system shall be mounted into a control cabinet.

Only personnel with appropriate qualifications, trainings and authorization are permitted to
install and work with the KBox C-102 system.

The installation/removal of HDDs/SSDs and/or expansion cards may only be performed by
a qualified person, according to the description in this manual.

Before removing the cover of the device, make sure that the device is powered off and
disconnected from the power supply.

Before you upgrade the KBox C-102 with expansion cards, pay attention to the power
specifications in chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications
consumption of the expansion cards does not exceed 15 W per card.

” and make sure that the power

Please follow the safety instructions for components that are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Failure to observe this warning notice may result in damage to the device
or/and internal components.

Please pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions before installing/removing an
expansion card.

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The pictures in this section correspond to a KBox C-102-2 system.
The cover description can be applied to all system variants, under consideration of the

The cover will be fixed to the chassis using the centring bracket at the rear side of the cover (Figure 33, pos. 3) and the
fixing bracket with captive knurled screws at the front side of the cover (Figure 33, pos. 5).

When inserting the cover, make sure that:

 At the rear: the centring bracket (Figure 33, pos. 3) is inserted properly into the corresponding cover retaining

bracket of the chassis (Figure 38, pos. 13).

 At the front side: the fixing bracket with captive knurled screws of the cover (Figure 33, pos. 5), is matching

properly over the cover retaining bracket on the front side (Figure 38, pos. 1).

The fixing bracket with captive knurled screws (Figure 33, pos. 5) secures the top cover on the front side (Figure 59,
pos. 2).

different mechanical specifications of the KBox C-102; refer to the section 16.1 “Mechanical
Specifications of the KBox C-102”.

When used as intended the KBox C-102 is to be operated only in closed condition.
Only when the right side cover is fixed with the screws (Figure 23, pos. 2) and top cover is

properly installed and secured with the knurled screws (Figure 59, pos. 2) on the front side,
it is ensured that the user doesn’t have access to the internal components of the KBox C-102
during operation.

Figure 33: Inside of the top cover with centering and fixing brackets

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1 Inside of the top cover

2 Rear part of the top cover

3 Centering bracket (on the rear side)

4 Air exhaust openings

5 Fixing bracket with knurled screws on the front side

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6.2. Opening and Closing the KBox C-102

The pictures in this section correspond to a KBox C-102-2 system.
The “opening/closing” procedure description can be applied to all system variants, under

For opening/closing the KBox C-102, please perform the following steps:

1. Close all applications. Shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.
Disconnect all peripherals.

2. The KBox C-102 should lay on a flat, clean surface with the top side facing upwards.

3. Loosen the knurled screws, which secure the top cover on the front of the system (see Figure 59/Figure

61/Figure 64, pos. 2 and Figure 34).

4. Pull the cover out a little bit, as shown in Figure 34, to release the cover centering and fixing brackets.

Figure 34: Removing the centering and fixing bracket of the top cover (detail of the KBox C-102-2)

consideration of the different mechanical specifications of the KBox C-102; refer to the
section 16.1 “Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102”.

The system must be powered off and disconnected from the main power supply, before you
attempt to open the KBox C-102. Ensure that you have a clean, flat and ESD-safe surface to
work on. Also disconnect all peripheral devices from the KBox C-102. Please observe the
instructions contained in the chapter 8/ “Installation Instructions”.

5. Lift the top cover up (on the front edge) and remove it (Figure 35). Now you have access to the internal sockets

(PCI/PCIe/Mini PCIe and mSATA) or to the corresponding cards/devices, in order to install or remove internal
hardware components.

Figure 35: Removing the cover (detail of the KBox C-102-2)

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Figure 36: KBox C-102-2 - removing the right side cover

6. For a better accessibility of the internal sockets (PCI/PCIe/Mini PCIe and mSATA SSD), you may also remove the

right side cover of the KBox C-102 (Figure 37). Loosen the externally accessible fastening screws (Figure 23, pos.

2) that secure the right side cover (Figure 36 and Figure 23, pos. 3). Pull the right side cover out, to detach it from
the sideways mounted bolts. Put the right side cover and the screws aside for later use.

Figure 37: KBox C-102-2 without top and right side cover(shown with a PCIe riser card)

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1 Fixing clips to secure the PCIe Mini card

5 Mounting frame for up to two removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD

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2 1x Mini PCIe socket for PCIe Mini card

3 Screws to fix the PCIe slot bracket or the I/O

bracket of the PCIe card

6 SATA cable connections (power and data)

7 2x mSATA sockets

8 Fixing clips to secure the 2x mSATA SSDs

4 Riser card with 2x PCIe x4 sockets

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9 SATA cable connections (power and data)

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Figure 38: KBox C-102-2 - internal view (shown with a PCIe riser card and removable HDD/SSD drive bay)

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2 LED indicators circuit

3 Screws that secure the PCIe slot brackets

4 1x Mini PCIe socket for PCIe Mini card (please

observe the note below)

5 PCI x8 socket of the baseboard

6 Riser card with 2x PCIe x4 sockets

7 Mounting frame for 2.5" drive bays of the

removable HDDs/SSDs

8 Lower mounting bracket with key holes

The KBox C-102 provides two internal Mini PCIe sockets. You can see one of them in Figure
38, pos. 4.
The second Mini PCIe socket is on the bottom side of the baseboard and can be only at
factory equipped with an expansion card.

10 Baseboard

11 2x mSATA sockets

12 Mechanical fixing assemblies for:

2x 2.5" mSATA SSD and 1x PCIe Mini card (two fixing
bolts for each mSATA SSD and PCIe Mini card) (please
observe the note below)

13 Cover retaining bracket on the rear side

14 Cooling fins

15 Upper mounting bracket with key holes

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6.3.1. Integrated COMe Module

Depending on the ordered system configuration, your KBox C-102 accommodates a baseboard with a COMe-bSL6
module.

Figure 39: KBox C-102-2 - internal view with COMExpress

1 COM Express module

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module and with PCIe riser card

6 Cover retaining plate on the rear side

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2 Baseboard

3 Mechanical fixing assemblies for 1x PCIe Mini card

(two fixing clips for each PCIe Mini card)

4 Screws that secure the PCIe slot brackets

7 Mechanical fixing assemblies for 2x 2.5" mSATA

SSD (two fixing clips for each mSATA SSD)

8 Upper mounting bracket with key holes

9 Cooling fins

5 Riser card with 2x PCIe x4 sockets

Refer to the information and technical data included in the user manual of the installed
COMe-bSL6 module.

The user manual of the installed COMe Module can be downloaded from our web page
www.kontron.com

. Search for the name of the installed module.

6.3.2. mSATA Socket

Depending on the system configuration ordered your KBox C-102 can be extended with up to two mSATA SSDs.

For installation/removing of the mSATA SSD refer to the subsection 6.3.7 “Installing/Removing an mSATA SSD”.

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For installation/removing of PCI/PCIe cards into/from the corresponding socket

6.3.3. Expansion Socket for PCIe Mini Cards

Depending on the system configuration ordered, your KBox C-102 can be extended with up to two PCIe Mini cards.

The KBox C-102 provides two internal Mini PCIe sockets for PCIe Mini cards. One of them is
internally accessible (Figure 38, pos. 4). The second Mini PCIe socket is on the bottom side of

For installation/removing of the PCIe Mini card (Figure 38, pos. 4), please refer to the subsection

6.3.6 “Installing/Removing the PCIe Mini Card”.

the baseboard and can be only at factory equipped with an expansion card.

6.3.4. Riser Cards Expansion Sockets for PCI/PCIe Cards

Depending on the system configuration ordered, your KBox C-102 can be extended with 1x PCI (32 bit) card and up to
four PCIe x4/PCIe x1 cards (full-height, half-length form factor) via corresponding riser cards.

(Figure 40, pos. 5 and pos. 6, Figure 41, pos. 5 and pos. 8 and Figure 63, pos. 12),
please refer to the subsection 6.3.5 “Installing/Removing PCI/PCIe Expansion Cards“.

To expand your system with expansion cards, please observe the power consumption
specified in
chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications”.
The power consumption of each expansion card does not exceed 15 W.

Please observe that:
KBox C-102-4: supports up to:
4x PCIe x4/PCIe x1 expansion cards
KBox C-102-2: supports up to:

2x PCIe x4/PCIe x1 expansion cards or
1x PCIe x4/PCIe x1 and 1x PCI (32 bit) expansion cards.
For system configuration refer to Figure 59, Figure 60 and for expansion cards
installation
refer to the subsection 6.3.5 “Installing/Removing PCI/PCIe Expansion Cards”.

KBox C-102-1: supports 1x PCIe x4/PCIe x1 expansion card.
For system configuration refer to Figure 61, Figure 62 and for expansion card
installation
refer to the subsection 13.1.1 “PCIe Expansion Slot 1”.

KBox C-102-0: can’t be equipped with PCI/PCIe expansion cards.

Refer also to the area marked “C” in the section 4.4.

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6.3.5. Installing/Removing PCI/PCIe Expansion Cards (for KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 only)

The PCI/PCIe expansion cards can be installed into the slots on the front side of the system (Figure 59/Figure 61). The
slots are marked with “PCIe 1” to “PCIe 4”. It is recommended to expand your KBox C-102 with PCI/PCIe cards before it
is installed into a control cabinet.

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.
Disconnect all peripherals.

2. To have access to the PCI/PCIe sockets you have to open the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1 as described in the section 6.2
“Opening and Closing the KBox C-102” (step 1-6).

3. To remove/install an expansion card, you have to remove the corresponding card/slot bracket (refer to
Figure 59/Figure 61 and Figure 40/Figure 41). Loosen the corresponding fastening screw on the internal side,
which secures the slot/card bracket and remove it. Retain the screw for later use (refer to Figure 40/Figure 41,
pos. 2).

Figure 40: Detail of the KBox C-102-2 with PCIe riser card with 2x PCIe x4 sockets

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Figure 41: Detail of the KBox C-102-2 with PCI-PCIe riser card with 1x PCI (32 bit) and 1x PCIe x4 sockets

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Figure 42: Detail of the KBox C-102-4 with PCIe riser card with 4x PCIe x4 sockets

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Figure 41:

1 Slot bracket for the for the PCIe 1 expansion slot

2 Screws to secure the expansion slot/cards

brackets

3 Slot bracket for the for the PCIe 2 expansion slot

4 Riser card with 2x PCIe x4 expansion sockets

5 Free PCIe x4 socket (for PCIe 1 slot)

8 Free 1x PCI (32 bit) (for PCIe 2 slot)

9 Slot bracket for the for the PCIe 3 expansion slot

10 Slot bracket for the for the PCIe 4 expansion slot

11 Riser card with 4x PCIe x4 expansion sockets

12 Free PCIe x4 socket (for PCIe 3 slot)

13 Free PCIe x4 socket (for PCIe 4 slot)

6 Free PCIe x4 socket (for PCIe 2 slot)

7 Riser card with 1x PCI and 1x PCIe x4 expansion

sockets

4. Insert/remove the expansion card into/from the corresponding PCI/PCIe socket of the corresponding riser card
(Figure 40, pos. 5, pos. 6 or Figure 41, pos. 5, pos. 8).

5. If you have removed an expansion card, re-insert the slot bracket.

6. Secure the card or slot bracket to the chassis with the retained fastening screw.

7. In order to close the KBox C-102-2, proceed in reverse order (step 6 to 1 in the section 6.2).

6.3.6. Installing/Removing the PCIe Mini Card

To install a PCIe mini card please proceed according to the steps described:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.
Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the device as described in the section 6.2 “Opening and Closing the KBox C-102” (step 1-6).

3. Locate the PCIe Mini card socket and the corresponding fixing clips (Figure 37, pos. 1).

4. Insert the PCIe Mini card into the socket (Figure 37, pos. 2) at an angle of approx. 45° and push it down until the

fixing holes of the card are aligned with the fixing clips.

5. Press the PCIe Mini card down (on the side with the fixing holes) until the card snaps in the fixing clips.

6. In order to close the KBox C-102, proceed in reverse order (step 6 to 1 of the section 6.2).

To remove a PCIe Mini card please proceed according to the steps described:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.
Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the device as described in the subsection 6.2 “Opening and Closing the KBox C-102” (step 1-6).

3. Locate the PCIe Mini card installed into your system.

4. Slide outwards the fixing clips in order to release the PCIe Mini card. It will spring up at an angle of approx. 45° on

the fixing clips side.

5. Gently pull the PCIe Mini card out.

6. In order to close the KBox C-102, proceed in reverse order (step 6 to 1 of the section 6.2).

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6.3.7. Installing/Removing an mSATA SSD

To install an mSATA SSD please proceed according to the steps described:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.
Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the device as described in the subsection 6.2 “Opening and Closing the KBox C-102” (step 1-6).

3. Locate the mSATA sockets and the corresponding fixing clips. (Figure 37, pos. 8).

4. Insert the mSATA SSD card into the corresponding socket (Figure 37, pos. 7) at an angle of approx. 45° and push it

down until the fixing holes of the card are aligned with the fixing clips.

5. Press the mSATA SSD down (on the side with the fixing holes) until the mSATA SSD snaps in the fixing clips.

6. In order to close the KBox C-102, proceed in reverse order (step 6 to 1 of the section 6.2).

To remove an mSATA SSD please proceed according to the steps described:

1. Close all applications; shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the power source.
Disconnect all peripherals.

2. Open the device as described in the subsection 6.2 “Opening and Closing the KBox C-102” (step 1-6).

3. Locate the mSATA SSD card installed into your system.

4. Slide outwards the fixing clips in order to release the mSATA SSD. It will spring up at an angle of approx. 45° on

the fixing clips side.

5. Gently pull the mSATA SSD card out.

6. In order to close the KBox C-102, proceed in reverse order (step 6 to 1 of the section 6.2).

Preventive Maintenance for SSD drive:
Because of the limited predetermined lifespan of SSDs, we recommend to check the

condition of your installed SSD drives via S.M.A.R.T. regularly.
Pay attention to the manufacturer specifications for lifespan.

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7/ Thermal Considerations

7.1. Available Processors

Please refer to the chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications”.

The list of processors is not complete and may be extended over the product lifetime.

7.2. Convection Cooling

The KBox C-102 is designed for convection cooling within the specified ambient air temperature ranges. Therefore it is
imperative that air flow to and from the unit is guaranteed.

In addition, implementers must empirically verify the cooling concept for the KBox C-102 including optionally installed
devices prior implementing the unit in the intended application.

7.3. Active Cooling via the optional Fan Tray

For applications where convection cooling is not sufficient, there is the possibility to use the optional fan tray
(externally mounted to the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1). The optional fan tray extension allows to operate the system at
higher ambient temperature conditions and provides a higher air flow through the chassis providing a better cooling
of the system internal components.

7.4. Minimum System Clearance

To provide a maximum of airflow through and around the box, minimum distances to surrounding parts must be
observed (please refer to the subsection 8.1 “Control Cabinet Mounting” and Figure 43 to Figure 49).

7.5. Maximum Temperatures

As the Intel® processors provide only certain settings for maximal power consumption some typically are used for the
following table. This table can be seen as a guideline.

Table 5: Maximum Temperatures

KBox C-102 without Fan Tray KBox C-102 with Fan Tray

Processor Power

Consumption

25W 65 5 70 2

45W 50 5 55 2

Max. ambient

Temperature [°C]

The maximum system ambient temperature depends mostly on the power consumption of
the processor and the chipset.

Approx. System

internal Temp. Rise [°C]

Max. ambient

Temperature [°C]

Approx. System

internal Temp. Rise [°C]

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For the temperature evaluation a specialized tool from Intel® was used to set the processor to a defined workload.
Depending on the power consumption one or more cores were set to 75% workload. This includes the graphics core.
The tool also handles the usage of the "Turbo Mode" of certain processor types.

The processor utilization depends highly on the software used. Software using multicore
feature will run on several cores whereas standard software will only utilise one core. In
this case the processor will use the "Turbo Mode" to increase the clock for the core with the
highest workload, as long as the temperature is within limits.

7.6. Third Party Components

When the KBox C-102 is extended and configured with third party components like PCIe extension cards and hard
drives (HDD or SSD), it has to be taken into account that the air temperature inside the system is higher than the
ambient temperature. An approximately internal temperature rise is given.

7.7. Processor Thermal Monitoring

The processor used with the KBox C-102 system provides internal thermal monitoring. Every core of the processor
comprises a temperature sensor.

To allow an optimal operation and long-term reliability, the processor must operate in the specified temperature
range. To avoid overheating the processor performs an automatic thermal management, which intends to keep the
processor temperature below the highest value of the temperature range. This behavior is a CPU standard feature.

7.8. Processor Thermal Trip Feature

The Processor Thermal Trip feature protects the processor from catastrophic overheating. The Thermal Trip Tensor
threshold is set well above the normal operating temperature to ensure that there are no false trips. The processor
will stop all executions when the junction temperature exceeds approximately 125°C. This event will be indicated by
the red blinking "Thermal" LED on the front panel. This behavior cannot be altered. Once activated, the event remains
latched until power is cycled.

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8/ Installation Instructions

The KBox C-102 comes with attached wall mount brackets. The available mounting key holes (Figure 27, pos. 1 and
pos. 3) of the wall mounting brackets allow the unit attaching to a wall of a fire resistant enclosure.

Expansion card installation should be performed before installing the KBox C-102 into the
control cabinet.

Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where
a safe work station is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically
discharged before touching the product with his/her hands or tools. This is most easily done
by touching a metal part of the system chassis.

Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational
purposes unless it is otherwise protected.

Prior any installation work ensure that there are no live wires on the installation site
Do not handle the device if there is any damage visible.
Do not operate the KBox C-102 with foreign objects inside the chassis.
Further do not insert any retrieval device into the device while it is connected to power.
Kontron rejects all liability for any and all damages resulting from operation of the unit with

foreign objects inside the chassis.
The KBox C-102 has to be installed and operated only by trained and qualified personnel.
The KBox C-102 system is designed for usage within control cabinets only.
Only personnel with appropriate qualifications, trainings and authorization are permitted to

install and work with the Kontron KBox C-102.
This device shall only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary

technical and specific environmental requirements.
The KBox C-102 system is designed to be operated in vertical position with attached

mounting brackets as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9. It is not allowed to install the KBox C­102 as a stand-alone (desktop) device.

Do not remove the wall mounting brackets.
The unit must be placed such that there is sufficient space in front of it for connecting the

cables to the
I/O interface connectors and for operating the power button.

Leave sufficient free space around the unit to prevent the device from possibly overheating!
To ensure proper operation, we recommended free space as specified below:

 above and below: 100 mm (3.937")
 left and right: 50 mm (1.96").

See also Figure 43 to Figure 49 section 16.1 “Mechanical Specifications”.
It must be observed that all ventilation openings are not covered/obstructed by objects.
The KBox C-102 must be firmly attached to a clean flat and solid mounting surface. Use

proper fastening materials suitable for the mounting surface. Ensure that the mounting
surface type and the used mounting solution safely support the load of the KBox C-102 and
the attached components.

Please follow the local/national regulations for grounding.
The voltage feeds must not be overloaded. Adjust the cabling and the overcurrent protection

to correspond with the electrical figures indicated on the type label.
The type label is located on the right side of the system.
It is recommended that the last cable attached to the system should be the power cable!

Refer to the section 8.2 “DC Power Plug Terminal” and chapter 9/ “Starting Up”.

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8.1. Control Cabinet Mounting

Please observe the “General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment” (included) and the
installation instructions (refer to the chapters 1/ and 8/).

Your KBox C-102 is supplied with assembled mounting brackets. The key holes of the upper and lower mounting
brackets (Figure 27, pos. 1 and pos. 3) allow you to mount the KBox C-102 to a mounting side of the control cabinet in
vertical position. This is the only permitted operating position.

For a sufficient air circulation around the device, we recommend not to place (mount) or
operate any other devices within the “keep out area”. The clearances of “50mm” and
“100mm” around the KBox C-102 must be observed; refer to the marked areas in Figure 43 to
Figure 49.

Figure 43: Keep out area for mounting around
KBox C-102-4 (front side view without fan tray)

Figure 44: Keep out area for mounting around
KBox C-102-4 (front side view with optional fan tray)

Prepare the mounting surface with four screws and if necessary anchors corresponding to the mounting surface type
(fire-resistant material). Please refer to the information for mounting to the section 16.1, “Mechanical Specifications
of the KBox C-102”, and the subsections 16.1.1 / 16.1.4 / 16.1.5 / 16.1.6 and 16.1.7, or refer to the drawings for
KBox C-102 on our web site. The drawings can be downloaded from our web site www.kontron.com by selecting the
product.

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Figure 45: Keep out area for mounting around
KBox C-102-2 (front side view without fan tray)

Figure 46: Keep out area for mounting around
KBox C-102-2 (front side view with optional fan tray)

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Figure 47: Keep out area for mounting around
KBox C-102-1 (front side view without fan tray)

Figure 48: Keep out area for mounting around
KBox C-102-1 (front side view with optional fan tray)

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Figure 49: Keep out area for mounting around
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8.2. DC Power Plug Terminal

The KBox C-102 is connected by a Phoenix connector to a DC power source via a DC power supply wiring (only the
Phoenix power plug terminal is included).

The KBox C-102 is delivered with a DC power plug terminal (3-pin Phoenix connector). For DC connection, prepare the
connecting wires using the supplied Phoenix plug terminal: PSC 1,5/ 3-F.

Figure 50: Phoenix power plug terminal

1 2

1 3-pin Phoenix plug terminal

2 Cover over the slotted pan head screws

4 Location for inserting the “24V” wire

5 Location for inserting the “0V” wire

3 Location for inserting the functional earth wire

8.2.1. Cabling

For the pin assignment Phoenix power plug terminal refer to the subsection 4.4.1 “X101 - Power Input Connecto”.

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1. Cut the required length three isolated wires (1 mm

2. Twist the striped wire-ends and provide them with ferrules.

) AWG18 and strip each end 5 –7 mm.

3. Open the cover (Figure 50, pos. 2) to have access to the slotted pan head screws.

4. Loosen the slotted pan head screws of the DC plug terminal far enough so that you can insert the end of the

prepared wires.

5. Insert the wires into the corresponding clamp of the Phoenix plug terminal. Make sure that you have the right
polarity of the connection [refer to Figure 50, Figure 14 or subsection 18.1.1, “(X101) Power Input Connector “].

6. Fasten the screws to secure the wires into the clamps of the plug terminal.

7. Close the cover (Figure 50, pos. 2).

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9/ Starting Up

The KBox C-102 must be operated only with the nominal voltage of 24V DC of type SELV. For

9.1. Connecting to DC Main Power Supply

The DC input connector (Figure 59 and Figure 14 marked X101) is located on the front side of the KBox C-102. The
KBox C-102 will be connected to a DC main power supply via the supplied Phoenix power plug terminal (see Figure 50)
and corresponding power wires (prepared as described in the subsection 8.2.1 “Cabling”).

details refer to the chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications”.

Before using your system, become familiar with the system components and check that
everything is properly connected. Following a proper cabling procedure will prevent a false
power-on condition, which could result in unit operational failure.

When you install/disconnect the unit, the functional earth connection must always be made
first and disconnected last.

Also, it is recommended that the last connections attached to the system should be the
power wires!

The KBox C-102 must be connected DC mains power supply complying with the SELV (Safety
Extra Low Voltage) requirements of EN 60950-1 standard. It must be observed that wiring
and short-circuit/overcurrent protection is performed according to the applicable
standards, regulations and respect to the electrical specification of the KBox C-102.

Even when the system is turned off via the power button (Figure 59/Figure 61/Figure 64 and
Figure 17, marked PWR) parts of the system are still energized.

The disconnecting device (fuse/circuit backer) rating must be in accordance with the wire
cross-section and the rated current of the KBox C-102.

The wires used for power connections must be clearly marked (+/-/functional earth) to
ensure that they will be proper connected to the DC IN connector of the KBox C-102 and to
the main power source, corresponding to signals marked; refer to Figure 14 and Figure 50.

To connect the KBox C-102 to a corresponding DC main power supply, please perform the following steps:

1. Ensure that the DC power source is switched off via a disconnecting device (circuit breaker), in order to ensure
that no power is flowing from the external DC power source during the connection procedure.

2. Connect at first the wire for “Functional Earth stud” (Figure 27, pos. 6) to an appropriate “common earth”
connection point.

3. Connect the Phoenix power terminal prepared as described in the subsection 8.2.1 “Cabling” to the DC input
connector (Figure 59/Figure 61/Figure 64 and Figure 14 marked X101) of the KBox C-102. The DC input connector
is located on the front side and is marked “24VDC”.

4. Connect the other ends of the DC power wires to the connections of the DC main power supply. Pay attention to
the polarity of the connections.

5. Switch on the disconnecting device (circuit breaker) in order to apply voltage to the terminals of the power wires.

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9.2. Power OFF/ON Procedure

As the KBox C-102 is equipped with an internal hold-up buffer, it can’t be powered off/on immediately.
The buffer time depends on the power consumption and load on the KBox C-102 processor and peripherals. Therefore
the following procedure must be observed.

1. Close your applications and perform an orderly shutdown (graceful shutdown).

2. Remove power from the system.

3. Wait until the green power LED (Figure 17, pos. 2) stops blinking.

4. Reapply power.

Refer also to the subsection 4.4.8 “POWER Button and PWR LED”.

Do not disconnect the power from your system while it is powered up!
Performing a forced shutdown can lead to loss of data or other undesirable effects!

9.3. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers

Your system can be supplied optionally with a pre-installed operating system.

If you have ordered your KBox C-102 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
power it on for the first time.

If you have ordered The KBox C-102 without a pre-installed operating system, you will need to install the operating
system and the appropriate drivers for the system configuration you have ordered (optional hardware components)
yourself.

You can download the relevant drivers for the installed hardware from our web site at
www.kontron.com

Pay attention to the manufacturer specifications of the operating system and the integrated
hardware components.

by selecting the product.

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10/ Maintenance and Cleaning

Equipment from Kontron requires only minimum servicing and maintenance for proper operation.

 For light soiling, clean the KBox C-102 with a dry cloth.

Carefully remove dust from the surface of the cooling fins of the chassis using a clean, soft brush.

 Stubborn dirt should be removed using a mild detergent and a soft cloth.

Do not use steel wool, metallic threads or solvents like abrasives, alcohol, acetone or
benzene for cleaning the KBox C-102.

10.1. Replacing the Lithium Battery

If your KBox C-102 is equipped with the optional lithium battery (CR 2025, 3V, externally-accessible), and you have to
replace it, please proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the screw (Figure 4, pos. 2), that secure the battery protective cover (Figure 4, pos. 1) to the chassis.

2. Remove the screw and the cover to have access to the battery (Figure 5, pos.3). Retain them for later use.

3. Remove the lithium battery from the holder by pulling it outwards.

4. Place a new lithium battery in the battery holder.

5. Pay attention to the polarity of the battery (as shown in Figure 51).

6. The lithium battery must only be replaced with the same type of battery or with a type of battery recommended

by Kontron Europe.

7. Replace the protective cover over the battery and secure the cover with the retained screw.

Please note that only the Philips countersunk head screw M2.5x10 DIN965 (removed in
step 2) may be used to secure the protective cover. Longer screws than M2.5x14 could
damage internal components of the system.

Figure 51: Lithium battery polarity

Danger of explosion when replacing with wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The lithium battery type must be UL
recognised.

Do not dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection. Dispose of the battery according
to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials, (e.g. to the
collecting points for dispose of batteries).

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10.2. Preventive Maintenance for SSD Drives

This section applies to all mSATA and SSD devices installed into the KBox C-102 system.

Because of the limited predetermined lifespan of the mSATA/SATA SSD devices, we
recommend to check the condition of your installed SSD drives via S.M.A.R.T. regularly.

For replacing of these devices refer to the sections: 4.4.12 and 6.3.7.

Pay attention to the manufacturer specifications for lifespan.

10.3. Replacing the Fan Tray

The operation of the KBox C-102 versions with fan tray extension is permitted only with a
functional fan tray!

Defective components may only be replaced by Kontron original spare parts:

 Part number of the fan tray: 9-5000-1096 for KBox C-102-4

 Part number of the fan tray: 9-5000-1095 for KBox C-102-2

 Part number of the fan tray: 9-5000-1094 for KBox C-102-1

The fan tray can be replaced during operation. This should only be carried-out by qualified
personnel aware of the associated dangers.

The fan will not stop immediately when the fan tray is removed during operation. Pull out
the fan tray only a few centimeters and wait until the fan comes to stop.

KBox C-102 - User Guide, Rev. 1.0

To replace fan tray, proceed as follows:

1. Ensure to have access to the bottom side of the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1. The fan tray (Figure 52, pos. 1 and Figure 53,
pos. 2) may be replaced without removing the air filter holder (Figure 52, pos. 4).

2. Loosen the two knurled screws (Figure 52, pos. 2) of the fan tray.

3. Pull the fan tray (Figure 53, pos. 2) out from the fan tray slot (Figure 53, pos. 3) in order to disconnect the

connector for fan power and control (Figure 32, pos. 3) from the internal fan control socket (Figure 53, pos. 10).

4. Pull the fan tray completely out from the fan tray slot (Figure 53, pos. 3).

5. Replace the defective fan tray with a new one.

6. Insert the functional fan tray (Figure 53, pos. 2) into the fan tray slot (Figure 53, pos. 3).

7. Secure the fan tray by fastening the knurled screws (Figure 52, pos. 2). By fastening of the knurled screws the

proper insertion of the fan tray into the internal socket (Figure 53, pos. 10) is ensured.

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2

1

10.4. Cleaning the Air Filter

The air filter is inserted in the holder (Figure 31, pos. 2) at the bottom side of the fan tray slot (Figure 31, pos. 6). The
soiling of the air filter (Figure 31, pos. 3) is caused by the pollution of the operating environment. A heavily soiled air
filter can cause excessive heating of the device. For this reason we recommend to clean the air filter as often as
necessary. The air filter can be changed during operation of the system.

Figure 52: Fan tray extension (detail: shown as KBox C-102-1)

2

4 5 3 1 2

1 Fan tray

2 Knurled screws of the fan tray

3 Knurled screw of the air filter

holder

4 Air filter holder

5 Fan tray slot

To replace the air filter, proceed as follows:

1. Ensure to have access to the bottom side of the KBox C-102-4/-2/-1. The air filter may be replaced without
removing the fan tray (Figure 52, pos. 1).

2. Loosen the knurled screw (Figure 52, pos. 3) that secures the air filter holder (Figure 52, pos. 4) to the fan tray
slot (Figure 52, pos. 5); refer to step 1 in Figure 52.

3. Pull the air filter holder out of the positioning holes, (Figure 53, pos. 9) into the marked direction (see Figure 52)
and pull it down. Put the air filter holder aside for later reassembly; refer to step 2 and 3 in Figure 52.

4. Remove the soiled air filter (Figure 52, pos. 3 and Figure 53, pos. 6).

5. Clean the air filter as follows:

6. Rinse in water (up to approx. 40°C; possibly with the addition of a standard mild detergent).

7. It is possible to clean the air filter with compressed air.

8. For dirt that contains grease/oil, the air filter should be rinsed with warm water with the addition of a degreaser.

Air filter should not be cleaned with powerful water jets or wrung out.

9. After cleaning and drying the air filter, place it in the air filter holder.

10. Reattach the air filter holder to the bottom side of the fan tray slot by inserting the positioning latches

(Figure 53, pos. 8) into the positioning holes (Figure 53, pos. 9).

11. Secure the air filter holder by tightening the knurled screw to the tapped hole (Figure 53, pos. 4) of the fan tray
slot
(Figure 52, pos. 5 or Figure 53, pos. 3).

Defective components may only be replaced by Kontron original spare parts.

 Air filter: part number: 9-5000-1099 (for KBox C-102-4)

 Air filter: part number: 9-5000-1098 (for KBox C-102-2)

 Air filter: part number: 9-5000-1097 (for KBox C-102-1)

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Figure 53: KBox C-102-2 with removed fan tray and removed air

Figure 54: Filter mat Holder without air filter

3

6 5 4 10

filter

KBox C-102 - User Guide, Rev. 1.0

The pictures in this section correspond to a KBox C-102-2 system.
The description of the procedure for cleaning the air filter can be applied to both KBox C­102-4/-2/-1 variants, under consideration of the different mechanical specifications.

1 2

8

9

Figure 55: Holder (shown for a KBox C-102-2) with air filter Figure 56: Air filter (shown for a KBox C-102-2)

1 KBox C-102 assembled with the optional fan tray

slot

2 Removed fan tray

3 Fan tray slot without inserted fan tray

4 Air intake openings at the bottom side of the fan

tray slot

5 Tapped hole to secure the knurled screw of the air

filter holder

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7

6 Removed air filter

7 Air filter holder with knurled screw

8 Positioning latches of the air filter holder

9 Positioning holes for the air filter holder

10 Socket for fan power and control (on internal rear side

of the fan tray slot)

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1 Side of KBox C-102-4 with cooling fins

2

1

PCIe Slot 3

PCIe Slot 4

Drive Bay 2

X 110 RS232

SD Card

X 107/X 108
(USB 2.0)

X 105/X 106
(USB 3.0)

X 103/X 104
(ETH)

X 102
(ETH)

X 101
(24V DC)

X 109
Display Port

X 205/X 206
FIELDBUS Exp.

L
E

D

s

Drive Bay 1

Battery

PCIe Slot 1

PCIe Slot 2

11/ KBox C-102-4 Variant

Please refer to the description in this manual for KBox C-102 and the chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications”.

Figure 57: KBox C-102-4 - front view (shown with removable drive bays and without mounting brackets)

PWR Button & LED
Rescue Button & LED

THERM
DRIVE
SD
WD

GP1
GP2
GP3
GP4

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(SATA

(SATA

2 Top side cover with knurled screws

GP4

GP3

GP2

GP1

WD

SD

DRIVE

THERM

LEDs

FAN

Connector

FAN_TACHIN

/PWMOUT

TachoFAN_CTRL

FAN

Control

to external

Fan Tray

(Option)

KBox C-102-4

PCIe x4

SATA0

6 Gb/s

SATA1

6 Gb/s

SATA

Repeater

Internal or Removable

Drive 1

for

2.5" HDD/SSD

Drive 2

for

2.5" HDD/SSD

SATA3

6 Gb/s

SATA2

6 Gb/s

mSATA1

Connector (MO-300)

mSATA2

Connector (MO-300)

PEG8-11

PEG12-15

PCIe x4

PCIe 1

Slot

Riser Card

PCIe

x4

Conn

PCIe x1

USB 2.0

PCIe x1

USB 2.0

FIELDBUS

X 205/206

Mini PCIe

Connector

PCIe

USB4

Mini PCIe

Connector

PCIe

USB5

via Adapter

Module

PCIe x8 Connector

BIOS
Flash

SATA0

Connector

SATA1

Connector

SATA

Repeater

Baseboard

Legend

COM Express® - Basic

Type 6 Module

Baseboard

COMe

Module

Onboard

connectors

External

interfaces

Optional ext. interfaces and

onboard components

Onboard

controller

Complex

function

PWR LED

Power Button

RSQ LED

System

EPROM

SPI Flash

RESCUE BIOS

I

2

C

SPI

Gold

CAP

RTC

Ultra low power

Temperature Sensor

I2C BUS

CPU Options

I3®/i5®/i7®/XEON®

Celeron®

Slot for External

RTC Battery

CR2025

RESCUE Button

PWR IN
24 VDC
X 101

Power Supply

and Power Monitor

10 ms Hold-Up

VCC

ETH (RJ45)
X 102

GBE

Gb LAN

Gb LAN

Gb LAN

2x ETH (RJ45)

X 103

X 104

PCIe

PCIe

PCIe x1

Gb LAN

Controller

PCIe x1

Gb LAN

Controller

2x USB (3.0)
X 105
X 106

USB1

USB0

2x USB (2.0)
X 107
X 108

USB6

USB7

DDI1

DisplayPort
X 109

CPLD

SJA

1000

CAN
X 203

RS232/RS422
X 204

via Adapter Module

galvanic

isolation

LPCSuper I/O

Serial RS232
X 110

SD Card

Slot

SD Card

Connector

SD Card

Controller

USB2

HDMI Display Port

LDT3 Port
X 201

DDI2

DP to

HDMII

Converter

Converter

DP Redriver

DisplayPort
DP 2, X 202

or

galvanic

isolation

USB3

SMBUS

PCIe 2

Slot

PCIe

x4

Conn

PCIe 3

Slot

PCIe

x4

Conn

PCIe 4

Slot

PCIe

x4

Conn

PCIe Switch

X4 G3

X4 G2

X4 G2

X1 G2

X1 G2

Figure 58: Block Diagram - KBox C-102-4

KBox C-102 - User Guide, Rev. 1.0

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THERM

PCIe Slot 2

PCIe Slot 1

Drive Bay 2

X 110 RS232

SD Card

X 107/X 108
(USB 2.0)

X 105/X 106
(USB 3.0)

X 103/X 104
(ETH)

X 102
(ETH)

X 101
(24V DC)

X 109
Display Port

X 205/X 206
FIELDBUS Exp.

L
E

D

s

Drive Bay 1

Battery

2

1

12/ KBox C-102-2 Variant

Please refer to the description in this manual for KBox C-102 and the chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications”.

Figure 59: KBox C-102-2 - front view (shown with removable drive bays and without mounting brackets)

DRIVE
SD
WD

GP1
GP2
GP3
GP4

PWR Button
PWR LED

Rescue
Button

(SATA

(SATA

1 Side of KBox C-102-2 with cooling fins

2 Top side cover with knurled screws

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GP4

GP3

GP2

GP1

WD

SD

DRIVE

THERM

LEDs

FAN

Connector

FAN_TACHIN

/PWMOUT

TachoFAN_CTRL

FAN

Control

to external

Fan Tray

(Option)

KBox C-102-2

PCIe x4

SATA0

6 Gb/s

SATA1

6 Gb/s

SATA

Repeater

Internal or Removable

Drive 1

for

2.5" HDD/SSD

Drive 2

for

2.5" HDD/SSD

SATA3

6 Gb/s

SATA2

6 Gb/s

mSATA1

Connector (MO-300)

mSATA2

Connector (MO-300)

PEG8-11

PEG12-15

PCIe x4

PCIe 1

Slot

PCIe 2

Slot

Riser Card

PCIe x4

Connector

PCIe x4

Connector

PCIe x1

USB 2.0

PCIe x1

USB 2.0

FIELDBUS

X 205/206

Mini PCIe

Connector

PCIe

USB4

Mini PCIe

Connector

PCIe

USB5

via Adapter

Module

PCIe x8 Connector

BIOS
Flash

SATA0

Connector

SATA1

Connector

SATA

Repeater

Baseboard

Legend

COM Express® - Basic

Type 6 Module

Baseboard

COMe

Module

Onboard

connectors

External

interfaces

Optional ext. interfaces and

onboard components

Onboard

controller

Complex

function

PWR LED

Power Button

RSQ LED

System

EPROM

SPI Flash

RESCUE BIOS

I

2

C

SPI

Gold

CAP

RTC

Ultra low power

Temperature Sensor

I2C BUS

CPU Options

I3®/i5®/i7®/XEON®

Celeron®

Slot for External

RTC Battery

CR2025

RESCUE Button

PWR IN
24 VDC
X 101

Power Supply

and Power Monitor

10 ms Hold-Up

VCC

ETH (RJ45)
X 102

GBE

Gb LAN

Gb LAN

Gb LAN

2x ETH (RJ45)

X 103

X 104

PCIe

PCIe

PCIe x1

Gb LAN

Controller

PCIe x1

Gb LAN

Controller

2x USB (3.0)
X 105
X 106

USB1

USB0

2x USB (2.0)
X 107
X 108

USB6

USB7

DDI1

DisplayPort
X 109

CPLD

SJA

1000

CAN
X 203

RS232/RS422
X 204

via Adapter Module

galvanic

isolation

LPC

Super I/O

Serial RS232
X 110

SD Card

Slot

SD Card

Connector

SD Card

Controller

USB2

HDMI Display Port

LDT3 Port
X 201

DDI2

DP to

HDMII

Converter

Converter

DP Redriver

DisplayPort
DP 2, X 202

or

galvanic

isolation

Figure 60: Block Diagram - KBox C-102-2

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1 Side of KBox C-102-1 with cooling fins

1

X 110 RS232

SD Card

X 107/X 108

X105/X106
(USB 3.0)

X 103/X 104
(ETH)

X 102
(ETH)

X 101
(24V DC)

X 109
Display Port

X 205/X 206
FIELDBUS Exp.

L
E

D

s

PCIe Slot 1

Drive Bay 1

2

Battery

13/ KBox C-102-1 Variant

Please refer to the description in this manual for KBox C-102 and the chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications”.

Figure 61: KBox C-102-1 - front view (shown with removable drive bay without mounting brackets)

PWR Button
PWR LED

Rescue
Button

THERM
DRIVE
SD
WD

GP1
GP2
GP3
GP4

(USB 2.0)

(SATA

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2 Top side cover with knurled screws

GP4

GP3

GP2

GP1

WD

SD

DRIVE

THERM

LEDs

FAN

Connector

FAN_TACHIN

/PWMOUT

TachoFAN_CTRL

FAN

Control

to external

Fan Tray

(Option)

KBox C-102-1

PCIe x4

SATA0

6 Gb/s

SATA1

6 Gb/s

SATA

Repeater

Internal or Removable

Drive 1

for

2.5" HDD/SSD

SATA3

6 Gb/s

SATA2

6 Gb/s

mSATA1

Connector (MO-300)

mSATA2

Connector (MO-300)

PEG8-11

PEG12-15

PCIe x4

PCIe 1

Slot

Riser Card

PCIe x4

Connector

PCIe x1

USB 2.0

PCIe x1

USB 2.0

FIELDBUS

X 205/206

Mini PCIe

Connector

PCIe

USB4

Mini PCIe

Connector

PCIe

USB5

via Adapter

Module

PCIe x8 Connector

BIOS
Flash

SATA0

Connector

SATA

Repeater

Baseboard

Legend

COM Express® - Basic

Type 6 Module

Baseboard

COMe

Module

Onboard

connectors

External

interfaces

Optional ext. interfaces and

onboard components

Onboard

controller

Complex

function

PWR LED

Power Button

RSQ LED

System

EPROM

SPI Flash

RESCUE BIOS

I

2

C

SPI

Gold

CAP

RTC

Ultra low power

Temperature Sensor

I2C BUS

CPU Options

I3®/i5®/i7®/XEON®

Celeron®

Slot for External

RTC Battery

CR2025

RESCUE Button

PWR IN
24 VDC
X 101

Power Supply

and Power Monitor

10 ms Hold-Up

VCC

ETH (RJ45)
X 102

GBE

Gb LAN

Gb LAN

Gb LAN

2x ETH (RJ45)

X 103

X 104

PCIe

PCIe

PCIe x1

Gb LAN

Controller

PCIe x1

Gb LAN

Controller

2x USB (3.0)
X 105
X 106

USB1

USB0

2x USB (2.0)
X 107
X 108

USB6

USB7

DDI1

DisplayPort
X 109

CPLD

SJA

1000

CAN
X 203

RS232/RS422
X 204

via Adapter Module

galvanic

isolation

LPC

Super I/O

Serial RS232
X 110

SD Card

Slot

SD Card

Connector

SD Card

Controller

USB2

HDMI Display Port

LDT3 Port
X 201

DDI2

DP to

HDMII

Converter

Converter

DP Redriver

DisplayPort
DP 2, X 202

or

galvanic

isolation

Figure 62: Block Diagram - KBox C-102-1

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6

7 8 9

13.1. KBox C-102-1 - System Expansion Capabilities

Please observe that the KBox C-102-1 can be equipped with only one internal 2.5" SATA
HDD/SSD or one removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD.

Only the “PCIe 1” slot for one PCIe x4/PCIe x1 expansion card is available on the front side of
the system. Refer also to the subsection 7.4.

For system design refer also to Figure 61, Figure 62, chapter 18 “Technical Specifications”
and subsection 16.1.5 and 16.1.6.

13.1.1. PCIe Expansion Slot 1

The KBox C-102-1 provides at the front side one “PCIe 1” slot (Figure 61). You can install a half-length PCIe x4 or PCIe x1
expansion card. To access the PCIe x4 socket in order to install or remove the PCIe expansion card you have to
remove the top side access cover. For a better accessibility of the expansion socket you should remove the right side
access cover (Figure 25 and Figure 23, pos. 1 and pos. 3) also; (The description in the subsection 4.5 “Left and Right
Side View” is valid also for KBox C-102-1).

Figure 63: Inside of the KBox C-102-1 (shown with a removable HDD)

1

2

10

3

4

1 COM Express module

2 Baseboard

3 Mechanical fixing assemblies for 1x PCIe Mini card;

(two fixing bolts for each PCIe Mini card)

4 Installed removable 2.5" drive bay (not included)

5 Screw to secure the expansion slot/card bracket

6 Slot bracket for the for the PCIe 1 expansion slot

7 Cooling fins

8 Upper mounting bracket with key holes

9 Mechanical fixing assemblies for 2x 2.5" mSATA

SSD (two fixing bolts for each mSATA SSD)

10 Cover retaining plate on the rear side

11 Riser card with 1x PCIe x4 expansion socket

12 Free PCIe x4 socket (for PCIe 1 slot)

For installation/removing of the PCIe expansion card (installed into the “PCIe 1” slot) refer to the subsection 6.3.5
”Installing/Removing PCI/PCIe Expansion Cards”, with observation that only one PCIe slot is available (“PCIe 1”).

Please observe that for KBox C-102-1 only one PCIex4/PCIe x1 expansion card can be

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installed into the available PCIe x4 socket of the riser card (Figure 63, pos. 11 and pos. 12).

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13.1.2. Internal or Removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD

Depending on the ordered system configuration, your KBox C-102-1 can be equipped with one 2.5" SATA removable
drive bay (refer to Figure 61, “DRIVE 1”) or one internal mounting frame for 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD.

The internal 2.5" HDD/SSD is not accessible from the outside. The internal SATA HDD/SSD is installed (always factory
installed) into the system by the use of a mounting frame.

The drive bay (DRIVE 1) for removable 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD is accessible from the front side of the system.

This interface of the KBox C-102-1 system (if internal or external accessible) supports speeds of up to SATA 6 Gb/s.

This SATA interface supports hot-swapping.
To prevent data loss, don’t remove the HDD/SSD during read/write activity [while the

“DRIVE LED” (Figure 18) is flashing green].

Your KBox C-102-1 can be equipped with one drive bay for a removable HDD/SSD (refer to
Figure 61, “DRIVE 1”) or one internal mounting frame for a 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD.

If the KBox C-102-1 configuration with internal 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD was ordered, the
“DRIVE 1” for removable 2.5" SATA SATA HDD/SSD is not available on the front side of the
system; refer to Figure 9, under consideration of the system design (Figure 61, Figure 62) and
mechanical differences (see 16.1.5 and 16.1.6).

Refer also to the area marked “D” in the section 4.4.

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1 Side of KBox C-102-0 with cooling fins

1

X 110 RS232

SD Card

X 107/X 108
(USB 2.0)

X 105/X 106
(USB 3.0)

X 103/X 104
(ETH)

X 102
(ETH)

X 101
(24V DC)

X 109
Display Port

X 205/X 206
FIELDBUS Exp.

L
E
D

s

2

Battery

14/ KBox C-102-0 Variant

Please refer to the description in this manual for KBox C-102 and the chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications”.

Figure 64: KBox C-102-0 - front view (shown without mounting brackets)

THERM
DRIVE
SD
WD

GP1
GP2
GP3
GP4

PWR Button
PWR LED

Rescue
Button

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2 Top side cover with knurled screws

GP4

GP3

GP2

GP1

WD

SD

DRIVE

THERM

LEDs

FAN

Connector

FAN_TACHIN

/PWMOUT

TachoFAN_CTRL

FAN

Control

to external

Fan Tray

(Option)

KBox C-102-0

PCIe x4

SATA0

6 Gb/s

SATA1

6 Gb/s

SATA

Repeater

Internal only

Drive 1

for

2.5" HDD/SSD

SATA3

6 Gb/s

SATA2

6 Gb/s

mSATA1

Connector (MO-300)

mSATA2

Connector (MO-300)

PEG8-11

PEG12-15

PCIe x4

PCIe x1

USB 2.0

PCIe x1

USB 2.0

FIELDBUS

X 205/206

Mini PCIe

Connector

PCIe

USB4

Mini PCIe

Connector

PCIe

USB5

via Adapter

Module

PCIe x8 Connector

BIOS
Flash

SATA0

Connector

SATA

Repeater

Baseboard

Legend

COM Express® - Basic

Type 6 Module

Baseboard

COMe

Module

Onboard

connectors

External

interfaces

Optional ext. interfaces and

onboard components

Onboard

controller

Complex

function

PWR LED

Power Button

RSQ LED

System

EPROM

SPI Flash

RESCUE BIOS

I

2

C

SPI

Gold

CAP

RTC

Ultra low power

Temperature Sensor

I2C BUS

CPU Options

I3®/i5®/i7®/XEON®

Celeron®

Slot for External

RTC Battery

CR2025

RESCUE Button

PWR IN
24 VDC
X 101

Power Supply

and Power Monitor

10 ms Hold-Up

VCC

ETH (RJ45)
X 102

GBE

Gb LAN

Gb LAN

Gb LAN

2x ETH (RJ45)

X 103

X 104

PCIe

PCIe

PCIe x1

Gb LAN

Controller

PCIe x1

Gb LAN

Controller

2x USB (3.0)
X 105
X 106

USB1

USB0

2x USB (2.0)
X 107
X 108

USB6

USB7

DDI1

DisplayPort
X 109

CPLD

SJA

1000

CAN
X 203

RS232/RS422
X 204

via Adapter Module

galvanic

isolation

LPC

Super I/O

Serial RS232
X 110

SD Card

Slot

SD Card

Connector

SD Card

Controller

USB2

HDMI Display Port

LDT3 Port
X 201

DDI2

DP to

HDMII

Converter

Converter

DP Redriver

DisplayPort
DP 2, X 202

or

galvanic

isolation

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1 Cover retaining bracket on the front side

8 1x SATA cable connections (power and data)

14 13 2 3 4 12 7 11 5 10

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14.1. KBox C-102-0 - System Expansion Capabilities

Please observe that the KBox C-102-0 can be equipped with only one internal 2.5" SATA
HDD/SSD.

No external accessible removable drive bay and PCIe slot are available on the front side.
Refer also to the subsection 4.4.

For system design refer also to Figure 64, Figure 65, chapter 16/ “Technical Specifications”
and subsection 16.1.7 “Mechanical Specifications of the KBox C-102-0”.

14.1.1. Internal 2.5" SATA Drive

The KBox C-102-0 can be equipped with only one internal 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (always factory installed).
The picture below shows the KBox C-102-0 configuration with the internal 2.5" SATA SSD (installed into the mounting
frame).

Figure 66: KBox C-102-0 - internal view with the internal HDD/SSD drive

1

6

2 LED indicators circuit

3 1x Mini PCIe socket for PCIe Mini card (please

observe the note below)

4 PCI x8 socket (not used in this configuration)

5 Screws that secure the internal 2.5" SATA

HDD/SSD into the mounting frame

6 Mounting frame for the 1x internal 2.5" SATA

HDD/SSD and screws that secure it to the chassis

7 Lower mounting bracket with key holes

The KBox C-102 provides two internal Mini PCIe sockets. You can see one of them in Figure
38, pos. 4.
The second Mini PCIe socket is on the bottom side of the baseboard and can be only at
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9 Baseboard

10 2x mSATA sockets

11 Mechanical fixing assemblies for:

2x 2.5" mSATA SSD and 1x PCIe Mini card (two fixing
bolts for each mSATA SSD and PCIe Mini card) (please
observe the note below)

12 Cover retaining bracket on the rear side

13 Cooling fins

14 Upper mounting bracket with key holes

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15/ uEFI BIOS

1.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS

The KBox C-102 is provided with a Kontron-customized, pre-installed and configured version of Aptio® V uEFI BIOS
based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (uEFI) specification and the Intel® Platform Innovation Framework
for EFI. This uEFI BIOS provides a variety of new and enhanced functions specifically tailored to the hardware features
of the KBox C-102.

The BIOS version covered in this document might not be the latest version. The latest
version might have certain differences to the BIOS options and features described in this

The uEFI BIOS comes with a Setup program that provides quick and easy access to the individual function settings for
control or modification of the uEFI BIOS configuration. The Setup program allows for access to various menus that
provide functions or access to sub-menus with further specific functions of their own.

To start the uEFI BIOS Setup program, follow the steps below:

chapter.

Register for the EMD Customer Section to get access to BIOS downloads and PCN service.

1. Power on the board.

2. Wait until the first characters appear on the screen (POST messages or splash screen).

3. Press the <DEL> key.

4. If the uEFI BIOS is password-protected, a request for password will appear. Enter either the User Password or the

Supervisor Password (see Chapter 6.2.4 Security Setup Menu), press <RETURN>, and proceed with step 5.

5. A Setup menu appears.

The KBox C-102 uEFI BIOS Setup program uses a hot key navigation system. The hot key legend bar is located at the
bottom of the Setup screens. The following table provides a list of navigation hot keys available in the legend bar.

6: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar

Sub-screen Description

<F1> <F1> key invokes the General Help window

<-> <Minus> key selects the next lower value within a field

<+> <Plus> key selects the next higher value within a field

<F2> <F2> key loads previous values

<F3> <F3> key loads optimized defaults

<F4> <F4> key Saves and Exits

<→> or <←>

<↑> or <↓>

<Left/Right> arrows selects major Setup menus on menu bar, for example, Main or Advanced

<Up/Down> arrows select fields in the current menu, for example, Setup function or sub-screen

<ESC> <ESC> key exits a major Setup menu and enters the Exit Setup menu

Pressing the <ESC> key in a sub-menu displays the next higher menu level

<RETURN> <RETURN> key executes a command or selects a submenu

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1.2. Setup Menus

The Setup utility features menus listed in the selection bar at the top of the screen:

 Main

 Advanced

 Chipset

 Security

 Boot

 Save & Exit

The left and right arrow keys select the Setup menus. The currently active menu and the currently active uEFI BIOS
Setup item are highlighted in white.

Each Setup menu provides two main frames. The left frame displays all available functions. Configurable functions
are displayed in blue. Functions displayed in grey provide information about the status or the operational
configuration. The right frame displays an Item Specific Help window providing an explanation of the respective
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English

1.2.1. Main Setup Menu

On entering the uEFI BIOS the Setup program displays the Main Setup menu. This screen lists the Main Setup menu
sub-screens and provides basic system information as well as functions for setting the system language, time and
date. The following table shows Main sub-screens and functions, and describes the content. Default settings are in

.

Table 7: Main Setup Menu Sub-screens and Functions

Sub-Screen Description

BIOS
Information>

Board
Information>

Processor
Information>

PCH
Information>

System
Language>

Read only field
Displays information about the BIOS system

Vendor, Core version, Compliancy, Kontron BIOS Version, and Access level

Read only field

Displays Board Information:

Board ID, Fab ID, and LAN PHY revision

Read only field

Displays Processor Information:

Name, Type, Speed, ID, Stepping, Number of Processors, Microcode Revision, and GT Info

Displays BIOS Version and Memory RC Version Information:

IGFX VBIOS Version, IGFX GOP Version, Memory RC Version Total Memory and Memory
Frequency.

Read only field

Displays PCH information:

Name, PCH SKU, Stepping, and Hsio Revision

Displays SPI Clock Information:

Read ID/Status Clock Frequency, Write and Erase Clock Frequency, and Fast Read Clock
Frequency, Read Clock Frequency

Displays Firmware Information:

ME FWVersion and ME Firmware SKU

Selects system default language
[

]

Platform
Information>

Read only field

Displays Module Information

Product Name, Revision, Serial # ‚MAC Addresses (ETH), Boot Counter, and CPLD Rev

Displays Carrier Board Information

Product Name, Revision Serial No., Carrier Board ID

Additional information for MAC Address

The MAC address entry is the value used by the Ethernet controller and may contain the entry’
Inactive’ - Ethernet chip is inactive. To activate the Ethernet chip set the following:

Advanced > Network Stack Configuration > Network Stack > Enable

88:88:88:88:87:88 is a special pattern that will be filled in by the Ethernet firmware if there is
no valid entry in the firmware block of the BIOS SPI (i.e. the MAC address has been overwritten
during the last attempt to flash the system). For more information, see chapter 15.3 “Updating
the uEFI BIOS”.

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Sub-Screen Description

System Date> Sets the system date

[Week Day mm/dd/yyyy]

System Time> Sets the system time

[hh:mm:ss]

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Enabled

All

Max. Non-Turbo Perf

1.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu

The Advanced Setup menu provides sub-screens and second level sub-screens with functions, for advanced
configuration and Kontron specific configurations.

Setting items on this screen to incorrect values may cause system malfunctions.

Figure 67: Advanced Setup Menu Initial Screen

The following table shows the Advanced menu sub-screens and functions and described the content. Default settings
are in

Table 8: Advanced Setup Menu Sub-Screens and Functions

Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

CPU
Configuration>

Power and
Performance>

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and some functions include additional information.

Read only field

Displays CPU Information

Type, ID, Speed, L1 Data Cache, L1 Instruction Cache, L2 Cache, L3 Cache, L4 Cache, VMX, and
SMX/TXT

Intel (VMX)
Virtualization
Technology>

Active Processor
Cores>

CPU Power
Management
Control>

Enables VMM to utilize additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology

[

Displays number of cores to be enabled in each processor package
[

, 1, 2, 3]

Boot
Performance
Mode>

, Disabled]

Selects the performance state the BIOS sets before OS
handoff

[

., Max. Battery, Turbo Perf.]

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Enabled

Enabled

Enabled,

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Default Max Frequency

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Power and
Performance>

(continued)

PCH-FW
Configuration>

CPU Power
management
Control>

(continued)

GT Power
management
Control>

Intel®
Speedstep ™>

Intel® Speed
Shift
Technology>

Allows support for more than two frequency ranges
[

, Disabled]

Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Enable exposes
CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled
P-states.

[

, Disabled]

Turbo Mode> Enables or disables Processor Turbo mode. Note:

EMTTM must also be enabled.
Auto means enabled unless the max. turbo ratio is

bigger than 16-SKL A0 W/A.
[

, Disabled]

C-states> Enables or disables CPU power management to allow

CPU to enter C-Sates when not 100% utilized.

Enhanced C­states>

Packaged C­state Limit>

[

Enables or disables C1E. If enabled CPU switches to
minimum speed when all cores enter C-state.

[

Maximum Package C-State limit setting.
Default: leaves the factory default value.

Disabled]

, Disabled]

Auto initializes to deepest available package c-state
limit.

[Auto, CPU Default, C10, C9, C8, C7S, C7, C6, C3, C2, C0/C1]

Thermal
Monitor>

RC6 (Render
standby)>

Maximum GT
Frequency>

Enable/disable thermal monitor
[

, Disabled]

Check to enable render standby support.
[

, Disabled]

Maximum GT frequency limited by user.
Choose from range 350 MHz (RPN) to 1000 MHz (RPO).

Out of range values are clipped to the minimum and
maximum range values above.

[

, 100 MHz, – 1200 MHz]

Read only fields
ME FW Version, ME Firmware Mode, ME Firmware SKU, ME File System Integrity Value,

ME Firmware Status 1, ME Firmware Status 2 and NFC Support.

ME State> If disabled, ME enters ME temporarily disabled mode.

ME Unconfig ON
RTC Clear>

Comms Hub
Support>

[

If disabled, ME is not unconfigured on RTC clear.
Enables or disables ME FW Image RE-Flash function

Support for Comms hub
[Enabled,

, Disabled]

]

JHI Support> Enables or disables Intel® DAL Host Interface Service (JHI)

[Enabled,

Core BIOS Done
Message>

Firmware
Update
Configuration>

Enables or disables core BIOS done message sent to ME
[

, Disabled]

ME FW Image
Re-Flash>

Local FW
Update>

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]

Enables or disables ME FW Image RE-Flash function
[Enabled,

]

Enables or disables local FW update function
[

, Disabled]

Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

119°C

95°C

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled]

Default,

Thermal
Configuration>

CPU Thermal
Configuration>

DTS SMM> ACPI thermal management uses either HWM reported

values when disabled or DTS SMM mechanism to obtain
CPU temperatures values when enabled.

Note: enabling DTS might deteriorate the system’s real
time behavior through handling the necessary SMMs.

[Enabled,

Tcc Activation
Offset>

Displays the offset from the factory TCC (Thermal
Control Circuit) activation temperature.
Note: this values is subtracted from the TCC threshold,
i.e. ‘0’ means maximum allowed temperature.

[0]

ACPI T-states> ACPI T-States

[Enabled ,

Platform
Thermal
Configuration>

Automatic
Thermal
Reporting>

Enable -configures ACPI thresholds according to INTEL
thermal management settings and disable allows for
manual configuration.

[Enabled,

Critical Trip
Point>

Controls the temperature of the ACPI Critical Trip Point
at which OS shuts off the system. Note: The plan of
record (POR) for Intel® Mobile Processors is 119°.

[127°C,

, 111°C, 103°C, 100°C, 95°C, 87°C, 79°C, 71°C,

63°C, 55°C, 47°C, 39°C, 31°C, 23°C, 15°C]

Passive Trip
Point>

Controls temperature of ACPI Passive Trip Point at
which OS begins to throttle the processor.

[119°C, 111°C, 103°C, 100°C,
55°C, 47°C, 39°C, 31°C, 23°C, 15°C, Disabled]

Passive TC1
Value>

Sets TC1 values for ACPI passive cooling formula (Range:
1-16)

[1]

Passive TC2
Value>

Sets TC2 values for ACPI passive cooling formula
(Range: 1-16)

[5]

Passive TSP
Value>

Sets TSP value for ACPI passive cooling formula. TSP
value represents how often OS reads the temperature
when passive cooling is enabled. (Range: 2-32)

[10]

Intel ICC>

ICC/OC
Watchdog
Timer>

ICC Locks After
EOP>

Passive Trip
Points>

Critical Trip
Points>

Enabling exposes the ICC/OC watchdog timer to OS as ACPI device.
BIOS always uses WDT HW when changing clock setting.
[Enabled,

Specifies the ICC registers to write to, after end of post. Default - Dynamic
registers for runtime clock adjustements are left writeable. All locked - No
clock register adjustements allowed after EOP. All Unlocked - All ICc
registers can be written after EOP.

[

All Locked, All Unlocked]

Passive Trip Points
[Enabled,

Critical Trip Points
[

, Disabled]

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]

]

, 87°C, 79°C, 71°C, 63°C,

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Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Enabled,

SHA-1,SHA256

SHA-1,SHA256

Enabled

Enabled

None

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

TCG_2

1.3]

TIS

Auto

Disabled

Enabled

S3 (Suspend to Ram)

Intel ICC>
(continued)

ICC Profile> Read only field

Specified the ICC profile
[0]

Trusted
Computing>

Security Device
Support>

Active PCR
Banks>

Available PCR
Banks>

SHA-1 PCR
Bank>

SHA256 PCR
Bank>

Pending
Operation>

Platform
Hierarchy>

Storage
Hierarchy>

Endorsement
Hierarchy>

TPM2.0 UEFI
Spec Version>

Enables or disables BIOS support for security device. Operating system
will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface are not
available.

[

Disabled]

Read only field
Displays active PCR Banks [

Read only field
Displays available PCR Banks [

SHA-1 PCR Bank
[

, Disabled]

SHA256 PCR Bank
[

, Disabled]

Schedules operation for Security Device Note: Computer reboots on restart
in order to change the state of the security device.

[

, TPM Clear]

Platform Hierarchy
[

, Disabled]

Storage Hierarchy
[

, Disabled]

Endorsement Hierarchy
[

, Disabled]

Selects TCG2 Spec Version support.
TCG_1_2 is compatible mode for Win8/Win10 and
TCG_2 supports TCG2 protocol + event format Win 10 or later.

Physical
Presence Spec
Version>

TPM 20
InterfaceType>

[TCG_1_2,

Select to tell OS to support either PPI Spec 1.2 or 1.3
Note: Some HCK tests might not support 1.3.

[1.2,

Read only field
[

]

]

Device Select> BIOS support for security devices. Auto supports both TPM 1.2 and TPM

2.0. TPM 1.2 restricts support to TPM 1.2 devices and TPM 2.0 restricts
support to TPM 2.0. devices.

ACPI settings>

Enable ACPI
Auto
Configuration>

Enable
Hibernation>

ACPI Sleep
State>

[TPM 1.2, TPM 2.0,

Enables or disables BIOS ACPI auto configuration. If enabled, the system
uses generic ACPI settings that may not fit the system best.

[Enabled,

Enables or disables systems ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State)
This option may not be effective with some operating systems.

[

, Disabled]

Selects highest ACPI sleep state that the system enters when SUSPEND
button is pressed

[Suspend Disabled,

]

]

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Disabled

Disabled]

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled
Chipset Reset

200 kHz

MultiMaster

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled]

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

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Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

ACPI settings>
(continued)

Miscellaneous>

Lock Legacy
Resources>

S3 Video
Repost>

Watchdog>

Enables or disable lock of legacy resources
[Enabled,

]

Enables or disables S3 video repost
[Enabled,

Auto
Reload>

Global
Lock>

Stage 1
Mode>

Enables automatic reload of watchdog timers on timeout
[Enabled,

]

Enable sets all Watchdog registers (except for WD_KICK) to
read only, until board is reset. [Enabled,

Selects action for this Watchdog stage
[

, Reset, NMI, SCI, Delay, WDT Signal only]

]

Additional Information two-staged watchdog

Programmable stages to trigger different actions - If one stage is disabled, then the next stage
is also disabled.

Common actions for a watchdog trigger events ‘Delay’, ‘Reset’ and ‘Watchdog signal only’
CPLD code allows for triggering NMI or SCI. This needs programming of a predefined action

inside the BIOS and therefore can only be used in a customized BIOS solution.
Timeouts that can be set to eight different fixed values between 1 second and 30 minutes.

Reset Button
Behavior>

Selects reset button behavior
[

, Power cycle]

I2C Speed> Selects internal I2C bus speed between (1 kHz and 400 kHz)

]

, BusClear]

]

, Active normal, Active inverse]

]

]

]

On-board I2C
Mode>

Manufacturing
Mode>

LID Switch
Mode>

Sleep Button
Mode>

ACPI
Temperature
Polling>

PCI
ExpressCard 0>

PCI
ExpressCard 1>

[

Keep ‘Multimaster’ setting unless otherwise noted
[

Read only field
[

Shows or hides Lid Switch Inside ACPI OS. The default setting is disabled.
[

Shows or hides Sleep Button inside ACPI OS. Default setting is disabled.
[Enabled,

Sets mode used for temperature polling through the OSPM
(0 is disabled and 1 enabled9.
[Enabled,

Controls PCIe port for ExpressCard support
If not used, keep in the disabled state.

[Port 1, Port 2, Port 3, Port4,

Controls PCIe port for ExpressCard support
If not used, keep in the disabled state.
[Port 1, Port 2, Port 3, Port4,

SMART
Settings>

H/W Monitor>

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Smart Self Test> Run Smart Self Test on all HDDs during POST

CPU
Temperature>

Module
Temperate>

[Enabled,

Read only field
Displays CPU temperature in °C

Read only field
Displays module temperature in °C

]

Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Auto

CPU Temperature

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

H/W Monitor>
(continued)

Carrier
Temerature>

External Fan-
Fan Control>

Read only field
Displays carrier temperature in °C

Sets Fan Control mode for external fan
Disabled - stops the fan
Manual – manually set the fan
Auto - hardware monitor controls cooling, similar to ACPI based ‘Active

Cooling’, without producing a software load to the system.

External Fan–
Fan Pulse>

External Fan­Fan Trip point>

External Fan­Trip Point

Speed>

External Fan
Reference

[Disable, Manual,

Displays number of pulse fan produces during 1 revolution (Range: 1-4)
[2]

Displays temperature at which fan accelerates. (Range: 20°C to 80°C)
[50]

Displays Fan speed at trip point in %. Minimum value is 30%
Fan always runs at 100% at TJmax (-10°C)
[30]

Determines temperature source used for automatic fan control
[PCH Temperature, Module Temperature,

]

Temperature>

Additional information External Fan

An external fan can be connected to baseboard. The external fan’s control lines are routed via
the COMe connector.

5.0V Standby> Read only field
Displays standby voltage

Batt Volt. at
COMe Pin>

Read only field
Displays battery voltage at COMe pin

Widerange Vcc> Read only field

Displays wide range VCC

Serial Port
Console
Redirection>

COM0
Console

Redirection>

COM1
Console

Redirection>

COM0
Console

Redirection>

Console redirection via COMe module’s COM1.
If redirection is enabled then the port settings such as Terminal type, Bits

per second, Data bits, Parity etc. can be adjusted here.
Note: on-module COM ports do not support flow control.

[Enabled,

]

Console redirection via COMe module’s COM2.
If redirection is enabled, then the port settings such as Terminal type, Bits

per second, Data bits, Parity etc. can be adjusted here.
Note: On-module COM ports do not support flow control.

[Enabled,

]

Console redirection via COM3, available with an optional Winbond SuperIO
on the baseboard. (Default is disabled)

If redirection is enabled, then the port settings such as Terminal type, Bits
per second, Data bits, Parity etc. can be adjusted here.’

[Enabled,

]

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Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Disabled

COM0

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Use Automatic Settings

Enabled

Use Automatic Settings

Serial Port
Console
Redirection>

(continued)

Debug> Clear Setup

SIO
Configuration>

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COM1
Console

Redirection
Settings>

COM2/COM3
Console

Console redirection via COM4, available with an optional Winbond SuperIO
on the baseboard. (Default is disabled)

If redirection is enabled, then the port settings such as Terminal type, Bits
per second, Data bits, Parity etc. can be adjusted in ‘Settings’.

[Enabled,

]

Read only field
Port is disabled

Redirection>

Legacy Console
Redirection>

Serial Port for
Out-of-Band
Management /

Legacy Serial
Redirection Port>

Console redirection
[Enabled,

Selects a COM port to display redirection of legacy
OS and legacy OPROM messages

[

, COM1, COM2 (disabled), COM3 (disabled)]

]

Windows EMS
Console

Redirection>

Clear Setup Items

Items>

[Enabled,

]

Serial Port 2> Use This Device> Enables or disables the use of this logical device.

Logical Device
Settings: Current>

Logical Device
Settings: Possible>

[

Read only field
IO=3F8h; IRQ=4

Allows the user to change the device’s resource
settings. New settings are reflected on the Setup

, Disabled]

page after system restarts.

[

,
IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA
IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12;DMA
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA
IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA
IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA

Serial Port 3>

Use This Device> Enables or disables the use of this logical device.

[

, Disabled]

Logical Device
Settings: Current>

Read only field
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3

Logical device
settings:

Possible>

Allows the user to change the device’s resource
settings. New settings are reflected on the Setup
page after system restart.

[

,
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,
IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,1,
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,
IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,
IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12]

Additional Information SIO:

Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Disabled]

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

4 k,

16, M

16, M

Disabled

Enabled,

SIO
Configuration>

(continued)

The SIO Configuration menu enables all available serial interfaces to be configured. The
module-based serial interfaces always appear as COM1 and COM2. COM 1 and COM 2 can be
treated as 16550-compatible legacy COM interfaces at the standard I/O addresses and are
based in the on-module CPLD. Note: Hardware flow control is not supported.

Optionally, If the baseboard contains an activated SuperIO of the type Winbond 83627, then its
serial interfaces are added to the system as COM3 and COM4. COM3 and COM4 IRQ and I/O
addresses are configurable in this menu, too.

Although the chipset internal COMs are not supported due to technical constraints their driver
must be installed. Installing the driver does not mean that these serial interfaces are useable.

Warning: Logical Devices state on the left side of the control reflects the current logical device
state. Changes made during the setup session are shown after restarting the system.

PCI Subsystem
Settings>

Network Stack
Configuration>

CSM
Configuration>

PCI Latency
Timer>

PCI-X Latency
Timer>

VGA Palette
Snoop>

PERR#
Generation>

SERR#
Generation>

Above 4G
Decoding>

PCI Hot-Plug
Settings>

Displays value to be programmed into the PCI latency timer register
[32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 Bus Clocks]

Displays value to be programmed into the PCI latency timer register
[32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 Bus Clocks]

Enables or disables VGA palette register snooping
[Enabled,

Enables or disables PCI device to generate PERR#
[Enabled,

]

Enables or disables PCI device to generate SERR#
[Enabled,

]

Enables or disables decoding in Address Space above ‘4G’ for 64 bit
capable devices. Note: Only if system supports 64 bit PCI decoding.

[Enabled,

BIOS
Hot Plug
Support>

PCI Buses
Padding>

I/O Resources
Padding>

MMIO 32 bit
Resources
Padding>

PFMMIO 32 bit
Resources
Padding>

]

Enable – allows BIOS built in hot-plug support
Note: Use if OS does not support PCIe and SHPC hot-plug

natively.
[

, Disabled]

Padd PCI Buses behind the bridge for hot-plug
[Disabled, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Padd PCI resources behind the bridge for hot-plug
[Disabled,

8 k, 16 k, 32 k]

Padd PCI MMIO 32 bit resources behind the bridge for
hot-plug.

[Disabled, 1 M, 2 M, 4 M, 8 M,

Padd PCI MMIO 32 bit pre-fetchable resources behind
the bridge for hot-plug.

[Disabled, 1 M, 2 M, 4 M, 8 M,

Network Stack> If UEFI network stack is enabled, the Ethernet chip is active.

CSM Support>

CSM Support>
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[Enabled,

Enables or disables CSM Support
If enabled, the CSM details can be changed. Below ‘Option ROM Execution’

are ‘Network, ‘Storage’, ’Video’ and ‘Other PCI devices’.
Note: ‘Network’ must be changed to’ Legacy’ for legacy boot. (Default

setting is ‘Do not launch’).
[

Disabled]

]

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Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Upon request

Force BIOS

Immediate

UEFI only

Do not launch

Legacy

Legacy
Legacy

NO NVME Device Found
Muxless

CSM
Configuration>

(continued)

CSM16 Module
Version>

Read only field

Displays CSM16 Module Version

GateA20 Active> Upon Request – GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Always – do not

allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed
above 1MB.

Option ROM
Messages>

INT19 Trap
Response>

Boot option
filter>

Option ROM
execution –
Network>

Option ROM
execution –
Storage>

Option ROM
execution –

[

Set display mode for Option ROM
[

BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM: Immediate – execute the
trap right away; Postponed – execute the trap during legacy boot

[

Read only field
[

Controls the execution of UEFI and Lagacy PXE OpROM

[

Controls the execution of UEFI and Lagacy Storage OpROM

[Do not launch; UEFI;

Controls the execution of UEFI and Lagacy Video OpROM
[Do not launch; UEFI;

; Always]

; Keep Current]

; Postponed]

]

; UEFI; Legacy]

]

]

Video>

Option ROM
execution –
Other PCI
devices>

Controls the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network,
Storage or Video

[Do not launch; UEFI;

]

Additional Information CSM:

Compatibility Support Module (CSM) configuration is important for legacy operating systems
By default, CSM is enabled. For modern OS such as Windows 8, 10 and Linux CSM can be

disabled.
If a legacy OS is used or a Windows or Linux system is run in legacy mode then this menu

allows for detailed option settings. Note, a change in settings only come into effect after the
next restart. Therefore, to be able to use the actualized settings, it is recommended to save and
exit the setup and re-enter.

The ‘Optional ROM Execution’ settings requires special care. Any OS using an INT10 based
display output needs the ‘Video’ option set to ‘Legacy’, in the same way that PXE boot needs
‘Network’ ‘Optional ROM’ to be set to ‘Legacy’.

NVMe
Configuration>

Read only field
Acts as a message showing NVMe (Non-Volatile memory PCIe) devices connected to the

system.
[

]

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Graphics>

USB
Configuration>

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SG Mode Select> Read only field

Switchable graphics selection
[

]

Read only fields
USB Configuration, USB Module Version, USB Controllers, and USB devices

Legacy USB Enable- Supports legacy USB

Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

20 sec

20 sec

Auto

Auto

USB
Configuration>
(continued)

Support> Auto– disables legacy support, if no USB devices are connected

Disable-keeps USB devices available for EFI applications only
[

, Disabled, Auto]

XHCI Hand-off> XHCI ownership change claimed by XHCI driver. Note: this is a work around

for OS(s) without XHCI hand-off support.

USB Mass
Storage Driver

[

Enables or disables USB mass storage driver support
[

, Disabled]

, Disabled]

Support>

Port 60/64
Emulation>

USB Transfer
Time-out>

Device Reset
Time-out>

Device Power­up Delay>

Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support
Note: Enable for USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OS(s).
[Enabled,

]

Displays timeout value for control, bulk and interrupt transfers
[1 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec,

]

Displays USB mass storage device start unit command time-out
[10 sec,

, 30 sec, 40 sec]

Displays maximum time taken for the device to report itself to the host
properly. Auto uses the default :root port 100 ms /hub port delay from hub
port descriptor.

[

, Manual]

Mass Storage
Devices>

Mass storgage device emulation type. ‘Auto’ enumerates devices
according to their media format. Optical drives are emulated as ‘CDROM’,
drives with no media will be emulated according to a drive type.

Generic Ultra HS-SD/MMC
[

, Floppy, Forced FDD, hard Disk, CD-ROM]

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1.2.3. Chipset Setup Menu

bold

Disabled

On entering the Chipset Setup menu, the screen lists two sub-screen options:

 System Agent (previously Northbridge)

 PCH-IO (previously Southbridge)

1.2.3.1. Chipset > System Agent Configuration

Figure 68: System Agent Configuration Menu Initial Screen

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The following table shows System Agent Configuration sub-screens and functions, and describes the content. Default
settings are in

Table 9: Chipset Set > System Agent Configuration Sub-Screens and Functions

Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

SA PCIe Code
Version>

VT-d > Read only field

Graphics
Configuration>

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.

Read only field
States versions of the code

States if virtualization is supported

Graphics Turbo
IMON Current>

Skip Scanned for
External GfX Card>

Displays supported Graphics turbo IMON current values range: (14-31)
[31]

If enabled, no scan is made for external Gfx cards on PEG or PCH PCIE
ports. Default setting is disabled.

[Enabled,

]

Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Auto

8 MB

256 MB

32 M

256M,

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

One-time

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

675 MHz

Auto

LVDS

PWM

Graphics
Configuration >

(continued)

Internal Graphics> To keep IGFX enabled, based on setup options

[

, Enabled, Disabled]

GTT Size> Select GTT size

[2 MB, 4 MB,

Aperture Size> Select Aperture size. Note: above 4GB MMIO, BIOS assignment is

automatically enabled when selecting 2048 MB aperture.
Note:To use this feature disable CSM support.

[128 MB,

DVMT
Pre-Allocated>

Select DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated (fixed) graphics memory size used by
internal graphics device.

[0 M,

, 64 M, 4 M, 8 M, 12 M, 16 M 20 M 24 M, 28 M 32 M/F7, 36 M,

40 M, 44 M, 48 M, 52 M 56 M 60 M]

DVMT Total Gfx
Mem>

Gfx Low Power
Mode>

Select DVMT 5.0 graphics memory size used by internal graphics device
[

128M, MAX.]

Used for SFF only
[

, Disabled]

VDD Enable> Enables or disables VDD forcing in BIOS

[

, Disabled]

HDCP Support> HDCP provisioning BIOS support

[

, Disabled]

Algorithm> HDCP re-encryption flow

[

, Periodic]

PM Support> Enables or disables PM support

[

, Disabled]

PAVP Enable> Enables or disables PAVP

[

, Disabled]

Cdynmax Clamping
Enable>

Cd Clock Frequency> Select highest Cd clock frequency supported by platform

IGD Configuration>

Enables or disabled cdynmax clamping
[

, Disabled]

[337.5 MHz, 450 MHz, 540 MHz,

Read Only field

IGD- Boot Type> Selects the video device activated during post.

LFP Panel Type>

Backlight Control> Backlight control settings options

PWM Frequency> Set LCD backlight PWM frequency

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, 512 MB, 1024 MB, 2048 MB]

]

If external graphics are present, this has no
effect.

[

, EFP, LFP, EFP3, EFP2]

Selects panel type connected to eDP port as
native eDP or LVDS via a bridge. Note: Depends on
hardware option of the module.

[

, eDP ]

[None external,

, PWM Inverted, I2C]

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Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

200 Hz
128

No Spreading

DP with HDMI/DVI

Disabled

DP with HDMI/DVI

Disabled

DP with HDMI/DVI

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled,

1x8+2x4

Enabled

Auto

1.0x

Disabled

Graphics
Configuration >

(continued)

IGD Configuration>
(continued)

Backlight Value> Sets LCD backlight brightness range: (0-255)

LVDS Clock Center
Spreading>

EFP1 Type> Integrated HDMI/DisplayPort configuration with

EFP1 LSPCON> HDMI2.0 feature Level shifter/protocol converter

EFP2 Type> Integrated HDMI/DisplayPort configuration with

EFP2 LSPCON> HDMI2.0 feature Level shifter/protocol converter

EFP3 Type> Integrated HDMI/DisplayPort configuration with

EFP3 LSPCON> HDMI2.0 feature Level shifter/protocol converter

Mode Persistence> Mode persistence

Center Mode> Selects the display device that should be centered

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, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8kHz, 20 kHz,

40 KHz ]

[

]

Selects the LVDS clock frequency center
spreading depth

[

, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%, 2.5 %]

external connectors
[DisplayPort Only,

[Enabled,

]

, HDMI/DVI]

external connectors
[DisplayPort Only,

[Enabled,

]

, HDMI/DVI]

external connectors
[DisplayPort Only,

[Enabled,

[Enabled,

[

EFP, EFP2]

]

]

, HDMI/DVI]

PEG Port
Configuration>

PEG Configuration> Sets PEG configuration

PEG 0:1:1 - PEG1 or

[2x8,

Enable Root Port> Enables or disables the root port

]

PEG 0:1:2 - PEG2

Max Link Speed> Configure PEG #:#:# maximum speed

PEG1 Slot Power
Limit Value>

PEG1 Slot Power
Limit Scale>

[

[

, Disabled, Auto]

, Gen1, Gen2, Gen3]

Sets power supply upper limit by slot. Power limit
(watts) is calculated by multiplying this value by
the Slot Power Limit scale. (0 - 255)

[75]

Selects scale used for the slot power limit value
[

, 0.1x, 0.01x, 0.001X]

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PEG0 Physical Slot
Number>

PEG1 Hotplug> PCI Express Hotplug Enable/Disable

Sets the port’s slot number. This number must be
globally unique within the chassis (0 - 8191).

[

, Enabled]

Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Dynamic

Enabled

PEG Port
Configuration>

(continued)

Peg Port Feature
Configuration>

PCIe Spread
Spectrum Clocking>

Detect Non­Compliance device>

Allows spreader clocking to be disabled for compliance testing
[

, Disabled]

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Detects non-compliance PCIe device in PEG
[Enabled,

]

Memory
Configuration>

Read only field
Memory RC version, Memory frequency, Memory timings (tCL, tRCD, tRP, tRAS), Channel 0 slot 0,

Size, Channel 0 slot 1, Channel 1 slot 0 and Channel 1, slot 1.

ECC Support> Enables or disables DDR ECC support

Max TOLUD> Sets the maximum TOLUD value. Dynamic assignment adjustsTOLUD

VT-d> VT-d capability

[

/Disabled]

[

, Disabled]

automatically, based on largest MMIO length of the installed graphic
controller.

[

, 1 GB, 1.25 GB, 1.5 GB, 1.75 GB, 2 GB, 2.25 GB, 2.5 GB, 2.75 GB,

3 GB, 3.25 GB, 3.5 GB]

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1.2.3.2. Chipset > PCH-IO Configuration

bold

[Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled
Disabled

Figure 69: PCH-IO Configuration Menu Initial Screen

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The following table shows the PCH-IO sub-screens and functions, and describes the content. Default settings are in

and some functions include additional information.

Table 10: Chipset Set > PCH-IO Configuration Sub-Screens and Functions

Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

PCI Express
Configuration>

PCI Express
Clock Gating>

Legacy IO Low
Latency>

PCI Express clock gating for each root port

, Disabled]

Enables low latency of legacy I/O as some systems require lower I/O
latency irrespective of power. This is a tradeoff between power and I/O
latency.

[Enabled,

]

DMI Link ASPM
Control>

PCIE Port
Assigned toLAN>

Port8xh Decode> PCI express port 8xh decode

Control of Active State Power Management on SA side of DMI link
[Enabled,

]

Read Only file
This port is always 5.
[5]

[Enabled,

]

Peer Memory
Write Enable>

Compliance Test
Mode>

Enables/disables peer memory write
[Enabled,

]

Enable when using compliance load board
[Enabled,

]

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Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

x1

Disabled

L1.1 &L1.2

Software Search

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

PCI Express
Configuration>

(continued)

PCIe-USB Glitch
W/A

PCIe Function
Swap

MiniPCIe J17 >
or
MiniPCIe J18>

For bad USB device(s) connected behind PCIE/PEG Port
[Enabled,

If disables, prevents PCIE root port function swap. If any function other

th

than 0

is enabled, 0th will become visible.

[Enabled,

MiniPCIe J17> Controls the PCI Express root port.

Topology> Identifies the SATA Topology

ASPM> Sets ASPM level

L1 Substates> PCI Express L1 substrates settings.

Gen3 Eq Phase3
method>

UPTP> Upstream Port Transmitter Preset

DPTP> Downstream Port Transmitter Preset

ACS> Access Control Service Extended Capability

URR> PCI Express unsupported request reporting

FER> PCI Express device fatal error reporting

NFER> PCI Express device non-fatal error reporting

CER> PCI Express device correction error reporting

CT0> PCIe Express Completion timer (T0)

SEFE> Root PCI Express System Error on Fatal Error

SENFE> Root PCI Express System Error on non-Fatal Error

SECE> Root PCI Express System Error on correctable

PME SCI> PCI Express PME SCI

Hot Plug> PCI Express hot plug

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]

[

[Unknown,

[Auto, LOsL1, L1, LOs,

[Disabled, L1.1, L1.2,

, Disabled]

, x4, SATA Express, M.2.]

]

]

PCIe Gen3 Equalization phase 3 method
[Hardware, Static Coeff.,

[5]

[7]

[

[Enabled,

[Enabled,

[Enabled,

[Enabled,

[Enabled,

[Enabled,

[Enabled,

, Disabled]

]

]

]

]

]

]

]

error
[Enabled,

[

[Enabled,

, Disabled]

]

]

]

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Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Enabled

Auto

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

Disabled

Disabled

Default

Disabled

PCI Express
Configuration>

(continued)

MiniPCIe J17 >
or
MiniPCIe J18>

(continued)

Extra Options>

Advanced Error
reporting>

PCIe Speed> Configures PCIe speed

Transmitter Half
Swing>

Detector Timeout> Number of mSeconds the reference code waits

Extra Bus
Reserved>

Reserved Memory> Reserved memory for this root bridge

Reserved I/O> Reserved IO for this root bridge

MIniPCIe J17(or J18)
LTR>

Snoop latency
Override>

Non Snoop latency
Override>

Force LTR Override> Force LTR override for PCH PCIE.

PCIE1 LTR Lock> PCIE LTR configuration lock

MiniPCIE J17 (or J18)
CLKREQ Mapping
Override>

Detect Non­Compliance Device>

Prefetchable
Memory>

Reserved Memory
Alignment>

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Advanced –error reporting
[

[

Transmitter half swing
[Enabled,

for a link to exit detect state for enabled ports
before assuming there is no device and
potentially disabling the port.

Extra bus reseved (0-7) for bridges behind this
root bridge.

[0]

Range: (1MB-20MB)
[10]

Range: (4 k, 8 k, 16 k, 20 k)
[4]

PCH PCIE latency reporting
[

Snoop latency override or Non Snoop Override for
PCH PCIE.

Disabled: to disable override
Manual: to manually enter override values and
Auto (default): maintain default BIOS flow.
[Disabled, Manual,

Disabled: LTR override not forced
Enable: LTR overrides values forced and LTR

messages from device are ignored.
[Enabled,

[Enabled,

PCIE CLKREQ Override for default platform
mapping

[

Detects non-compliance PCI express device. If
enabled, It takes more time at post time.

[Enabled,

Prefetchable memory range for this root bridge
[10]

Reserved memory alignments Range:(0-31)bits
[1]

, Disabled]

, Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen3]

]

, Disabled]

]

]

]

, No CLKREQ, Custom number]

]

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Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Enabled,

AHCI

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Default

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Hard Disk Drive

Disabled

Disabled

PCI Express
Configuration>

Extra Options>
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Prefetchable
Memory Alignment>

(continued)

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Prefetchable memory alignments Range:(0-31)
bits

[1]

SATA and RST
Configuration>

SATA Controller(s)> Enable/Disable SATA device

[

Disabled]

SATA Mode Selection> Determines SATA controllers operation

[

, Intel RST Premium]

SATA Test Mode> Test mode enable/disable (loop back)

Software Feature Mask
Configuration>

Aggressive LPM
Support>

SATA Controller
Speed>

SATA0 – Drive 1>
or
SATA1 Drive 2>

[Enabled,

HDD
Unlock>

LED
Locate>

Enable PCH to aggressively enter link power state
[Enabled,

Displays the maximum support supported by SATA controller
[

, Gen1, Gen2, Gen3]

Software Preserve> Read only field

Port> Enable/Disbale SATA port

Hot Plug> Designates port as Hot plug

Configured as eSATA> Read only field

Spin Up Device> If enabled staggered spin-up is

SATA Device Type> Identifies if SATA port is connected to a

SATA0 - Drive1
or
SATA1 – Drive 2

DevSlp>

DITO Configuration> DITO configuration

DITO Value> Read only field

DM Value> Read only field

]

Enable indicates HDD password unlock in OS enabled.
[

, Disabled]

Enable indicated that LED/SGPIO hardware is
attached and ping to locate feature is enabled in OS.

[

, Disabled]

]

[

, Disabled]

[Enabled,

performed and only drives with this
option enabled will spin up at boot.
Otherwise all drives spin up at boot spin
up device.

[Enabled,

solid-state drive or hard disk drive.
[

SATA Port# DevSlp
[Enabled,

[Enabled,

[625]

[15]

]

]

, Solid State Drive]

]

]

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Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description

Enabled

Disabled

Solid State Drive

Disabled

Disabled

False

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

SATA and RST
Configuration>

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SATA0 – Drive 1>
or
SATA1 Drive 2>
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mSATA1 – J23>
or
mSATA2 J24>

Software Preserve> Read only field

Port> Enable/Disbale SATA port

[

, Disabled]

Spin Up Device> If enabled staggered spin-up is

performed and only drives with this
option enabled will spin up at boot.
Otherwise all drives spin up at boot spin
up device.

[Enabled,

]

SATA Device Type> Identifies if SATA port is connected to a

solid-state drive or hard disk drive.

mSATA1 DevSlp>
or mSATA2 DevSlp>

[Hard Disk Drive,

SATA Port# DevSlp
[Enabled,

]

]

DITO Configuration> DITO configuration

[Enabled,

]

DITO Value> Read only field

[625]

DM Value> Read only field

[15]

USB
Configuration>

Security
Configuration>

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XHCI Disable
Compliance Mode>

Option to disable compliance mode Default is false and
compliance mode is not disabled. True disables compliance mode

[

, True]

xDCI Support> xDCI (USB OTG device)

USB Ports
X105 USB 3.0>
X106 USB 3.0>
X105 USB 2.0>
X106 USB 2.0>
X107 USB 2.0>
X108 USB 2.0>

Internal USB Ports
MiniPCIe J17>
MiniPCIe J18>

BIOS Lock>

[Enabled,

Enable/Disable this USB physical connector (physical port). Once
disabled, any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be
detected by BIOS or OS.

[Disabled,

Enable/Disable this USB physical connector (physical port). Once
disabled, any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be
detected by BIOS or OS.

[Disabled,

Enables or disables PCH BIOS lock enable feature. Required to be
enabled to ensure SMM protection of flash.

[

, Disabled]

]

]

]