Kontron would like to point out that the information contained in this user guide may be subject to alteration,
particularly as a result of the constant upgrading of Kontron products. This document does not entail any guarantee
on the part of Kontron with respect to technical processes described in the user guide or any product characteristics
set out in the user guide. Kontron assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s),
conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright or mask work rights to these products and makes no
representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright or mask work right infringement
unless otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this user guide are for illustration purposes only.
Kontron makes no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without
further testing or modification. Kontron expressly informs the user that this user guide only contains a general
description of processes and instructions that may not be applicable in every individual case. In cases of doubt,
contact Kontron.
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constantly being updated in line with the technical alterations and improvements made by Kontron to the products
and thus this user guide only reflects the technical status of the products by Kontron at the time of publishing.
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
This product, sold by Kontron, is also intended for the use in harsh industrial environments. The product can operate
in a temperature range from 0°C to plus 50°C; the storage elements can withstand temperatures from minus 20°C to
plus 70°C, and a humidity of 10 to 93 percent does not affect the function of the product. This makes it particularly
suitable for use in industrial automation, process control, high-end image processing and for SCADA/MES
applications. This product can be installed in tower, desktop and rackmount environments, as more described in this
user manual. You must comply with all product specifications stated in the product documentation and this user
guide. If you intend, to incorporated the product into any total systems or applications, please carry out sufficient,
compatibility and functions tests prior to any use or resale.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE FOR THE
OPERATION OF 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 products as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at
your own risk. To minimize the risks associated with your systems and applications, you must provide adequate
design and operating safeguards. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any Kontron hardware or
software products incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable requirements. Unless otherwise stated in the
product documentation, the Kontron product is not provided with error-tolerance capabilities and therefore cannot
be deemed as being engineered, manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as a
component 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
0.6 Preliminary User guide 2019-May-21
Terms and Conditions
Kontron warrants products in accordance with defined regional warranty periods. For more information about
warranty compliance and conformity, and the warranty period in your region, visit http://www.kontron.com/termsand-conditions.
Kontron sells products worldwide and declares regional General Terms & Conditions of Sale, and Purchase Order
Terms & Conditions. Visit http://www.kontron.com/terms-and-conditions
For contact information, refer to the corporate offices contact information on the last page of this user guide or visit
our website CONTACT US.
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Customer Support
Find Kontron contacts by visiting: http://www.kontron.com/support.
Customer Service
As a trusted technology innovator and global solutions provider, Kontron extends its embedded market strengths into
a services portfolio allowing companies to break the barriers of traditional product lifecycles. Proven product
expertise coupled with collaborative and highly-experienced support enables Kontron to provide exceptional peace of
mind to build and maintain successful products.
For more details on Kontron’s service offerings such as: enhanced repair services, extended warranty, Kontron
training academy, and more visithttp://www.kontron.com/support-and-services/services
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Customer Comments
If you have any difficulties using this user guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some feedback, contact
Kontron support
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Symbols
The following symbols may be used in this user guide:
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a property damage message.
Electric Shock!
This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60 V) when touching
products or parts of them. Failure to observe the precautions indicated and/or prescribed by
the law may endanger your life/health and/or result in damage to your material.
Please refer also to the "High-Voltage Safety Instructions".
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ESD Sensitive Device!
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
inspections of this product in order to ensure product integrity at all times.
HOT Surface!
Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.
This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user guide.
This symbol also indicates detail information about the specific product configuration.
This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.
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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.
For Your Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
High Voltage Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................................................................................................................................ 7
General Instructions on Usage...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Quality and Environmental Management ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Disposal and Recycling .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
List of Tables ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 13
1.1. Operation of Laser Source Devices ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.3. Instructions for the optional Lithium Battery .................................................................................................................................. 16
3/ Scope of Delivery ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.1. Accessories and Spare Parts ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2. Shipment, Packaging and Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3. Type Label and Product Identification ............................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1. Front Side ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1. Power Button .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2. USB Ports ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1.3. LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.5. Front Access Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.6. Fan Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.7. Filter Pad and Filter Pad Holder ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2. Rear Side .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.1. External Interface Panel KISS 4U V3 SKX ...................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.2. Power Supply Unit (PSU) ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.6. Bottom Side View (Tower Variant) .................................................................................................................................................... 35
5/ System Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................................. 36
5.1. System Memory ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
5.2. Drive Bay Combinations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
6.1. Active Cooling ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
6.2. Minimum System Clearance ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
6.3. Third Party Components ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
7.1. Opening and Closing the Cover ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
8.1. Attaching the Rubber Feet .................................................................................................................................................................... 44
8.2. Removing the Handle Brackets .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
8.3. Removing the Front Access Panel and Front Access Panel Side-Plates .............................................................................. 45
8.4. Installing as a Desktop ......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
8.5. Installing in a 19" Industrial Rack........................................................................................................................................................ 46
8.7. Installing as a Tower .............................................................................................................................................................................. 49
9/ Starting Up ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
9.1. Connecting the Power Connection ..................................................................................................................................................... 50
9.1.1. Loss of AC Power .................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
9.2. Operating System (OS) and Hardware Components Drivers..................................................................................................... 51
10/ Maintenance and Prevention ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
10.1. Cleaning the Filter Pad .......................................................................................................................................................................... 52
10.2. Replacing the Fan Assembly .............................................................................................................................................................. 54
10.3. Replacing the Lithium Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 56
11/ Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
12.2. USB 2.0 Port ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
12.3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ( Type A) Port ............................................................................................................................ 62
12.4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C) Port ................................................................................................................................................................ 63
12.7. S/PDIF Port ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
13.3. Using the BIOS Flashback Button ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
14/Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................................................. 68
16.1. Limitation/Exemption from Warranty Obligation ....................................................................................................................... 70
Appendix A: List of Acronyms ....................................................................................................................................................................... 71
List of Tables
Table 1: Scope of Delivery .............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Table 2: Accessories and Spares Parts ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Table 3: LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Table 4: Drive Bay Combinations ............................................................................................................................................................... 36
Table 9: Directives and Standards .............................................................................................................................................................. 61
Table 10: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar .............................................................................................................. 66
Table 11: List of Acronyms ............................................................................................................................................................................. 71
List of Figures
Figure 1: Type label Example ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 2: Rackmount Variant (closed front access panel) ................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 3: Tower Variant (closed front access panel) ........................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 4: Desktop Variant (closed front access panel)........................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 5: Rackmount Variant (opened front access panel) ................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 6: Tower Variant (opened front access panel).......................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7: Desktop Variant (opened front access panel) ...................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 8: Rackmount Variant with Front Access Panel Closed ......................................................................................................... 21
Figure 10: Front Side with Front Access Panel Opened ...................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 11: Front side (Tower Variant) with Front Access Panel Closed ......................................................................................... 22
Figure 12: Power Button ................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 13: USB 2.0 Ports on the Front Side .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 14: LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 20: Left Side View ............................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 21: Right Side View ............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 24: Bottom Side View (Tower Variant) with Rubber Feet Position ................................................................................... 35
Figure 25: Loosening Front Side Knurled Screw.................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 26: Loosening Rear Side Knurled Screws ................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 27: Releasing the Cover .................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 28: Removing the Cover ................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 29: Card Hold Down Brackets (Short and Long) ....................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 30: Step to Remove the Card Hold Down Brackets ................................................................................................................. 42
Figure 31: Front Access Panel Side-plate and Handle Bracket ......................................................................................................... 45
Figure 32: Slide Rail (inner part) on a KISS 4U V3 SKX ......................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 33: Slide Rail in the Pulled-out Position ..................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 34: Slide Rail in the Pushed-in Position ...................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 35: Assembling Slide Rails in an Industrial Rack Cabinet ..................................................................................................... 49
Figure 36: Filter Pad Holder on the Front Side ....................................................................................................................................... 52
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Figure 37: Fan Assembly without Filter Pad Holder ............................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 38: Filter Pad Holder without Filter Pad ..................................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 39: Filter Pad Holder with Filter Pad ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Figure 41: Removing the Fan Assembly ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 42: Fan Compartment (without Fan Assembly) ...................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 43: Fan Assembly Front Side .......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 44: Fan Assembly Rear Side ........................................................................................................................................................... 55
Read and observe the instructions within this chapter that have been compiled for user’s
safety and to ensure accordance with regulations. If the following General Safety
Instructions for IT Equipment are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the operator
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 supplied with a power cable, only use the supplied power cable. Do not use an extension cable to connect the product.
and/or damage to the product. Kontron is exempt from accident liability, also during the
warranty period if the instructions within this user guide are not observed.
To guarantee sufficient airflow to cool the product, ensure that
Ventilation openings are not covered or blocked Clean the filter pad regularly. Do not place the system close to heat sources or damp places. The product is well ventilated.
Only products or parts which fulfill the requirements of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) circuits as stipulated by
IEC 62368-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.
Before opening the product, make sure that the product is disconnected from the mains. Switching off the product 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 product. Ensure that there is free and
easy access to enable disconnection.
The product may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of
the product). 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. Note that safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
Product has visible damage
Product is no longer functioning.
In these cases, the product must be switched off and it must be ensured that the product can no longer be
operated.
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Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits
To guarantee safe operation of products with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power
consumption larger than 120 VA, observe that:
Product is set up, installed and operated in a room or enclosure marked with “RESTRICTED ACCESS”, if there
are no safety messages such as safety signs and labels on the product.
Do not touch either directly or indirectly, cables or parts without insulation in electrical circuits with
dangerous voltage or power.
Reliable protective earth connection is provided
Suitable, easily accessible disconnecting device is used in the application (e.g. overcurrent protective device),
if the product cannot be disconnected
A disconnect device, if provided in or as part of the equipment, must 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 EN 62368-1 or VDE0100 or EN60204 or UL508 regulations.
The products 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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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1.1. Operation of Laser Source Devices
Laser!
Risk of exposure to laser beam and light emitting devices (LEDs) from DVD
The optional DVD drive contain light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (classified in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2007: LASER
CLASS 1) and therefore must not be opened. If the enclosure of such a drive is opened, invisible laser radiation is
emitted. Do not allow yourself to be exposed to this radiation.
The laser system meets the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, 1040 -Performance standards for lightemitting products.
• Do not open DVD drive due to invisible laser radiation
A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices.
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.
1.2.1. Grounding Methods
By adhering to the guidelines below, electrostatic damage to the product 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. Switch off the 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 that are conductive, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners.
Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.
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1.3. Instructions for the optional Lithium Battery
When replacing the mainboard’s battery, observe the instructions described in Chapter 10.3 Replacing the Lithium
Battery.
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/ Introduction
This user guide focuses on describing the special features of the KISS 4U V3 SKX made by Kontron. New users are
recommended to study the instructions within this user guide before switching on the power.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is a scalable 4U rackmount system equipped with a mainboard using dual Intel® Xeon ® scalable
processors and supporting multiple expansion capabilities and external interfaces.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is designed for high performance, reliability and use in harsh Industrial environments offering
total flexibility with installation options in a 19” industrial rack, desktop or tower.
XEON Gold 5119T, Xeon Silver 4116T/ 4114T and 4109T processors Intel® C621 PCH Up to 192 GB memory with 12x RDIMM, DDR 2400 (ECC) with Dual CPU Expansion slot:
7x PCIE (full height, full length) Mass storage capabilities with HDD, SSD and DVD devices External Interfaces: 4x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 2x 1 Gb Ethernet, optical S/PDIF, audio,
keyboard and mouse
Active cooling
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3/ Scope of Delivery
Check that your delivery is complete, and contains the items listed in Table 1: Scope of delivery. If damaged or missing
items are discovered, contact your dealer.
Table 1: Scope of Delivery
Part Qty. Part Description
KISS 4U V3 SKX 1 System configuration as ordered
Access key 2 Locks front access panel lock to stop unauthorized access to front panel controls
Rubber feet 4 Self adhesive
AC power cable 1 With Europe rating, other cable ratings are optional
Safety instructions 1 Safety Instructions for IT equipment
Hold down clamp 1 Fastens to the expansion card bracket on one end and clamps on the expansion
3.1. Accessories and Spare Parts
Table 2: Accessories and Spares Parts
Accessories Part Number Part Description
Spare parts 1036-5058 Filter pad
card using a notch of the free end (height adjustable by shortening the free end)
3-A260-0385 Slide rail kit
1036-5056 Fan assembly
1065-0203 Front panel key
3.2. Shipment, Packaging and Unpacking
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is packed together with all standard parts in a product specific cardboard packaging with suitable
shock absorbers inside.
3.3. Type Label and Product Identification
The type label with product name, serial number and technical data is located on the system.
Figure 1: Type label Example
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4/ Product Description
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform expands the Kontron KISS computer line. KISS 4U V3 SKX is a scalable 4U (19") platform,
equipped with a mainboard, supporting various system configurations. The flexible customer-specific hardware
system configuration and the robust construction with excellent mechanical stability offers the superior qualities of a
computer designed for operation in harsh industrial environment.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform’s design enables installation in 19" industrial racks, desktop or tower
Figure 2: Rackmount Variant
(closed front access panel)
Figure 5: Rackmount Variant
(opened front access panel)
Figure 3: Tower Variant
(closed front access panel)
Figure 6: Tower Variant
(opened front access panel)
Figure 4: Desktop Variant
(closed front access panel)
Figure 7: Desktop Variant
(opened front access panel)
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform may be operated horizontally (rackmount and desktop
variants) or vertically as a tower variant.
When operating the KISS 4U V3 SKX as a tower, the fan assembly including the three system
fans must be located in the lower part and the drives in the upper part of the front side.
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The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform supports up to four drive bays, where drive bays D1 , D2 and D3 are front accessible and
drive bay D4 is internal. Each drive bay can support a range of drives and drive bay D1 and drive bay D2 may be
combined.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is powered with a 800 W Power Supply Unit (PSU) with an input voltage range of 100 V to 240 V.
The power button is located on the front side behind the front access panel. The LED indicators are located on the
front side and consist of a power, hard disk activity, LAN activity, system status and system ID LEDs
Three system fans are installed at the front side of the system. The three fans are part of interchangeable fan
assembly. The fan assembly simplifies the installation and removal of the three system fans, and enables
replacement even during operation. The washable filter pad attaches to the fan assembly to protect the system
against dust and dirt. The filter pad can be replaced during operation.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is highly customizable and can be expanded with up to seven PCIe expansion devices, see
Chapter 5.3: PCIe Slots; and up to eight SATA drives either front accessible or internal drives, see Chapter 5.2: Drive
Bays.
Before switching on the KISS 4U V3 SKX, make sure that the ventilation holes (air intake and air exhaust) are not
obstructed.
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1 19" Handle bracket
4 Kontron logo
3 4 6
1 19" handle bracket
1
2 1 5
7
7 3 5
6
4.1. Front Side
The front side consists of two handle brackets for installation in a 19” Industrial rack and a front access panel with
two front access panel side-plates attached via the handle brackets.
Figure 8: Rackmount Variant with Front Access Panel Closed
2
2 Holes for mounting in 19" racks
3 Front access panel with air intake
ventilation holes
5 Securing lock mechanism
6 LED indicators
7 Front access panel side-plate
For use as a desktop system, remove both handle brackets (right side and left side), see Chapter 8.2: Removing the
Handle Brackets and attach the rubber feet (included in the delivery), see Chapter 8.1: Attaching the Rubber Feet.
Depending on the security requirements, the lockable front access panel and the two front access panel side-plates
can be removed or left in-place.
Figure 9: 19” Handle Bracket
2
1
2 Chassis and cover
3 Holes for mounting in 19" industrial racks
4 Fastening screws of the 19" Handle bracket
4
5 Front access panel side plate
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The power button, LED indicators, two USB ports, filter pad holder and the integrated drives are located at the front
side of the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform behind the front access panel.
Figure 10: Front Side with Front Access Panel Opened
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Figure 11: Front side (Tower Variant) with Front Access Panel Closed
Holder arm for the front access panel
2 Front access panel with air-intake ventilation holes
3 Filter pad and filter pad holder with knurled screws
4 Securing lock mechanism (two keys provided)
5 D3: fixed front-accessible slim drive bay
6 D2: shown with bland panel and internal drive
7 D1: shown with blank panel and internal drive
8 D4: shown position of internal only drive
9 Bump stop front access panel buffer
10 Fan assembly with two knurled screws
11 Slot for the locking mechanism
12 Cover knurled screw
13 LED Indicators
14 2x USB 2.0
15 Power button
16 Front access panel left and right hinges
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4.1.1. Power Button
The power button is located on the front side of the platform, behind the front access panel and is used to power
On/Off the system. Press the button to switch the system on or off.
Pressing the power button for longer than four seconds immediately switches the power off.
Figure 12: Power Button
The power button does not disconnect the system from the mains power supply. When
switched off using the power button, there is still a standby voltage of 5 VSB on the
mainboard.
Power cable and power connectors must always remain easily accessible.
Switching off the power using the front panel power button or the PSU’s power On/Off
switch may not disconnect the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform from the main power source. A
standby-voltage of 5 VSB may remain. The KISS 4V V3 SKX is only completely disconnected
from the main power source, when the power cable is disconnected, either from the mains
power plug socket, or the PSU’S AC power cable connector Therefore, for safety reasons the
power cable must always remain easily accessible.
Performing a forced power off can lead to loss of data or other undesirable effects! Use the
Power Button to shut down correctly.
4.1.2. USB Ports
Two USB 2.0 ports are located on the front side of the system behind the front access panel.
Figure 13: USB 2.0 Ports on the Front Side
If USB devices are connected to the USB ports on the front of the device, the front access
panel cannot be closed and locked
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4.1.3. LED Indicators
The LED indicators are located at the front side behind the front access panel. The LED status is also visible when the
front access panel is closed.
Figure 14: LED Indicators
Table 3: LED Indicators
LED Function Color Description
LAN2 Green Indicates LAN2 activity by lighting up/flashing when Ethernet Link/Activity is
established/detected
LAN1 Green Indicates LAN1 activity by lighting up/flashing when Ethernet Link/Activity is
established/detected
SYSID Green Pressing the SYSID Button powers On/Off the SYSID LED to identify the system in a
multi-system environment
SYSF2 NC
SYSF1 Red Indicates system status and signalizes if a signal failure occurs,
LED OFF - system OK
LED ON - system fail
PWR Green Lights up green when system is switched on via power button
HDD Orange Lights up during all drive activities to indicate that drives are active and transferring
data
4.1.4. SYSID Button
The system identification (SYSID) button is located below the SYSID indicator LED. The SYSID LED marks the system
for intended maintenance and is used to ease identification in work environments with multiple-systems. Pressing
the SYSID button, lights up the SYSID LED. The SYSID LED is switched off, by pressing the SYSID button.
Figure 15: SYSID Button
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4.1.5. Front Access Panel
The front access panel is lockable using a securing lock mechanism (Figure 10 and Figure 11, pos. 4) and the two keys
provided in the scope of delivery, see Table 1: Scope of Delivery. The secure locking mechanism enables users, to
protect the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform from unauthorized use. Locking the front access panel means that the cover
cannot be removed, and the drives, filter pad holder and power button are not accessible.
The front access panel key must be kept safe and not be accessible to unauthorized persons.
If USB devices are connected to the two front side USB ports, the front access panel cannot
be closed and locked.
4.1.6. Fan Assembly
The three system fans are integrated in a user-friendly, interchangeable fan assembly (hot-swap) mounted in a fan
compartment on the front side of the system. The systems fans are temperature controlled. Each fan has its own
temperature sensor located near the air-outlet ventilation holes that detects changes in the ambient temperature
and power dissipation. This ensures sufficient airflow for an optimal, active cooling of the system.
The fan assembly (Figure 10, pos. 10) can be replaced as described in the Chapter 10.2: Replacing the Fan Assembly.
Operate the KISS 4U V3 SKX only with a functional fan assembly!
Replace a defective fan assemble only with Kontron’s original fan assembly. see Table 2:
Accessories and Spares Parts.
Fan assembly replaceable during operation.
Replace fan only by qualified specialist or a suitably instructed persons aware of the
associated dangers. Before removing the fan assembly, wait until the fans have totally
stopped. Keep hands and fingers away from rotating fan parts. No tools required! (Key is
required if the front access panel has been locked)
4.1.7. Filter Pad and Filter Pad Holder
The filter pad and the filter pad holder (Figure 10, pos. 3) are located behind the ventilation holes of the front access
panel (Figure 8, pos. 3). This filter pad protects against dust and dirt and will over time become soiled by pollution. If
heavily soiled, the filter pad can cause excessive heating of the system. Kontron recommends cleaning the filter pad.
How often the filter pad needs to be cleaned depends on level of pollution in the operating environment. For
information on how to clean the filter pad, see Chapter 10.1: Cleaning the Filter Pad.
The filter pad inserts into the filter pad holder and then fastens to the fan assembly’s front side using two position
latches and two knurled screws. For more information, see Chapter 10.2: Replacing the Fan Assembly.
The filter pad can be changed during operation.
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4.1.8. Drive Bays
The drive bay can be a mixture of front accessible and internal drives, with a maximum of eight drives. The drive bays
D1, D2 and D3 are accessible on the front panel or internally accessible. D1 and D2 drive bay can be fitted with
removable, fixed or internal drives and may be used in combination to implement a three-drive solution.
Front accessible drive option:
D1: 1x 3.5" HDD or 2x 2.5" HDD/SSD or 4x 2.5" HDD/SSD D2: 1x 3.5" HDD or 2x 2.5" HDD/SSD or 4x 2.5“HDD/SSD Combined D1 and D2: 2x 3.5”HDD or 3x 3.5” HDD D3: 1x DVD (RW slimline)
Internal drive options:
D1: 3.5” HDD D2: 3.5” HDD D4: 1x 2.5" HDD/SSD or 2x 2.5" HDD/SSD or 1x 3.5” HDD
For more information on the possible drive bay combinations and the drive bay capacity, see Chapter 5.2: Drive Bays.
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The rear side consists of the mainboards interface panel, PSU and PCI expansion slots.
For technical mainboard information, see Chapter 11.2: Technical Specification.
Figure 16: Rear Side
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1 PSU power On/Off switch
2 AC inlet connector
3 External mainboard interfaces, see
Chapter4.2.1: External Interface
4 7x PCIe 3.0 (full height, full length)
expansion slots
5 2x rear side of the cover knurled screws
4 2 3
6 Ventilation air-exhaust openings
7 Cut-outs for optional (customer-specific)
interfaces routed to the rear (9-pin D-SUB type)
8 Potential equalization stud
9 PSU
10 Cover
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1 PS/2 mouse and keyboard port
2 USB BIOS Flashback button
3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 port EA2
4 2x LAN ports
5 Audio I/O ports
6 1x USB 2.0 port
7 1x USB 2.0 port (supports USB BIOS
Flashback function)
8 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C port
9 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Ports 3, 4)
10 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Ports 1, 2)
11 Optical S/PDIF OUT port
USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Gen 2 data transfer rates differ. For optimum performance Kontron
recommends using USB devices that match the USB ports transfer rate.
USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can be used as data storage only
4.2.1.1. PS/2 Port
The PS/2 port is a combined keyboard or mouse port. For the port’s pin assignment, see Chapter 12.1: PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Connector.
4.2.1.2. USB BIOS Flashback Button
The BIOS flashback button enables users to update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or the Operating
System (OS). For information on how to automatically update the BIOS with a USB storage device and the USB BIOS
Flashback button, see Chapter 13.3: Using the BIOS Flashback Button.
4.2.1.3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A Port (cyan)
The USB 3.1 Gen 2 port is backward compatible enabling the connection of both USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 devices. When
using non-compliant USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices and cables that violate the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specified date rates of up to
10 Gbit/s, may cause conditions such as non-recognition of the device or read/write errors.
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To enhance the USB compatibility it is possible to reduce the speed of the USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports in the BIOS Setup
Advanced>USB Configuration>USB 3.1 Gen 2 Speed.
The default setting of 10 Gbits/s, can be reduced to 5 Gbits/s to be in-line with the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specified data rates.
For the port’s pin assignment, see Chapter 12.3: USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ( Type A) Port.
4.2.1.4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A Ports (blue)
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are backwards compatible enabling the connection of USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 compatible devices. The
USB 3.1 Gen 1 specified data rate is up to 5 Gbit/s. For the port’s pin assignment, see Chapter 12.3: USB 3.1 Gen 1 and
USB 3.1 Gen 2 ( Type A) Port.
4.2.1.5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C Port (cyan)
The USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports are backwards compatible enabling the connection of USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 compatible devices.
For the port’s pin assignment, see Chapter 12.4: USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C) Port.
4.2.1.6. USB 2.0 Ports
The USB 2.0 port (green) supports the USB BIOS flashback function (Figure 17, pos. 7 ). The USB strorage device is
inserted into the USB 2.0 port (green) to update the BIOS, see Chapter 13.3: Using the BIOS Flashback Button. The
second USB port enables the connection of USB 2.0 compatible devices. For the port’s pin assignment, see Chapter
12.2: USB 2.0 Port.
4.2.1.7. LAN Ports
The dual LAN ports are IEEE1588 capable and enable the connection of Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) devices.
The RJ45 connectors including two status LEDs indicating speed and link activity. For the port’s pin assignment , see
Chapter 12.5: Ethernet Connector.
4.2.1.8. Audio I/O Ports
The audio barrel connectors are color-coded and enable the connection of High Definition (HD) devices or legacy
devices to be connected to the system. Legacy audio signals are selectable in the BIOS setup menus. The 8-channel
audio port supports audio configurations for 2-channels (headset), 4-channels, 5.1-channels or 7.1-channels
connections. For the correct cabling configuration, see Chapter 12.6: Audio 8-Channel (2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1 Channel
configurations).
4.2.1.9. S/PDIF Ouput Port
The S/PDIF output is a digital audio optical output for the transfer of high quality audio signals. The signal is
transferred digitally from device to device thus maintaining the quality of the signal as not converted to analogue
before being transferred.
The S/PDIF output is a digital audio optical output. S/PDIF enables high-quality audio signals by transferring the audio
signal digitally from device to device, thus maintaining signal quality as no conversion to an analogue signal is
required before transfer.
To achieve high quality data transfer, Kontron recommends the use of optical cables.
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4.2.2. Power Supply Unit (PSU)
The PSU is located on the rear side of the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform. The PSU supports 860 W with a nominal voltage
range of 100 V to 240 V. The PSU supplies the required internal voltages using standard certified cabling. The systems
type label (Figure 1) indicates the required electrical data.
Figure 18: ATX PSU (860 W)
2
1 Power On/Off switch
2 AC inlet connector with safety clip
Power cable and power connectors must always remain easily accessible.
Switching off the power using the power button on the front panel or the PSU’s power
On/Off switch may not disconnect the system from the main power source. A standbyvoltage of 5 VSB may remain. The KISS 4V V3 SKX is only completely disconnected from the
main power source, when the power cable is disconnected, either from the mains power
plug socket, or the PSU’S AC inlet connector
If the end environment restricts access to power cable, disconnection must be guaranteed
using a separate cut-off fixture.
Do not disconnect the power from the system while the system is powered up!
Performing a forced shut down can lead to loss of data or other undesirable effects!
3 LED power indication
4.2.3. Potential Equalization Stud
The stud located on the rear side (Figure 16, pos. 8) is a potential equalization stud that can be used to set several
devices to the same potential.
The potential equalization stud ensures that all connected systems share a common
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5 Slot 5
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4.2.4. PCIe Slot Brackets
The PCIe slot brackets on the system’s rear side supports the installation of up to seven PCIe expansion cards. The
slots brackets include ventilation holes and can be removed to install a PCIe expansion card by releasing an internal
screw at the top of the slot bracket.
Figure 19: PCIe Expansion Card Slot Numbering
3
2
4
6
2 Slot 2
3 Slot 3 (default slot for graphics)
6 Slot 6 (shown here with 4x LAN)
7 Slot 7 (default slot for VGA )
4 Slot 4
For more information on the possible PCIe expansion card types, see Chapter 5.3: PCIe Slots.
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4.3. Sides (Left and Right)
On the left side and right side of the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform, are six M4 threaded screw holes (Figure 20 and Figure
21, pos. 2) used to install 19" industrial rack slide rails.
If implemented as a tower variant the left side of the KISS 4U V3 SKX becomes the bottom side of the tower, see
Chapter 4.6: Bottom Side View (Tower Variant).
3 Cover
4 Internal bolt for long card hold down bracket
6 Internal bolt for short card hold down bracket
7 Externally accessible fastening screw
(countersunk, M3x6) for short card hold down
bracket
8 Kontron type label
5 Externally accessible fastening screw
(countersunk, M3x6) for long card hold down
bracket
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1 Underside of cover
4 Fixing bracket (on front side)
6 5 1
4
2
4.4. Cover
Energy hazards-240 VA present inside the chassis!
Before removing the KISS 4U V3 SKX’s cover, ensure that: the system is switched off and
disconnected from the mains power supply.
Activities such as work inside the system, system expansion with expansion cards, or
maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel aware of the associated dangers!.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX’s is only properly closed if the cover is attached and the cover’s knurled
screws are securely fastened:
The cover fastens to the chassis using a knurled screw on the front side (Figure 22, pos. 3), and two knurled screw on
the cover’s rear side (Figure 22, pos. 6). For information on how to open the cover, see Chapter 7.1: Opening and
Closing the Cover.
Figure 22: Cover Underside
• Cover fastening screw (Figure 10, pos. 12) on the front side
• Two knurled screws (Figure 16, pos. 5) on the rear side
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2 Cover front side
3 Angled centering fixing bracket with
5 Cover rear side
6 2x knurled screws (on rear side)
tapped hole (on front side)
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4.5. Internal View
1 Drive bay 4 (D4) (internal only)
9 Expansion card (slots 1 to slot 7) and
(slot 7) (slot 1)
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5
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15
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2 Drive bay cage including Drive bays D1, D2 and D3
(all with external access, and D1 and D2 also
internal access)
3 Card hold down bracket (long expansion cards)
4 Retaining bracket for the card hold down bracket
5 Card hold down bracket (short expansion cards)
6 PSU
7 3x Serial ports openings (optional)
8 Mainboard interface panel
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fastening screw
10 Internal fastening screw short card hold
down bracket
11 Internal fastening screw long card hold
down bracket (underneath foam strip)
12 Internal fastening screw retaining bracket
(underneath foam strip)
13 Adhesive Foam strip on top of long card hold
down bracket to support the cover
14 Mainboard (Dual processors, 8x DIMM slots
and 7x PCIe 3.0 expansion slot)
15 Holder slots (long expansion cards)
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4.6. Bottom Side View (Tower Variant)
To implement the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform as a tower, remove the two handle brackets, see Chapter 8.2: Removing
the Handle Brackets and attached the four rubber feet supplied in the delivery, see Chapter 8.1: Attaching the Rubber
Feet, in the positions shown in Figure 24.
When the KISS 4U V3 SKX tower is upright, the three system fans must be located in the lower part and the drive bays
in the upper part of the KISS 4U V3 SKX tower. For more information, see Chapter 8.7: Installing as a Tower
Attach the four rubber feet close to the four corners of the underside of the tower to
improve the tower’s stability.
Figure 24: Bottom Side View (Tower Variant) with Rubber Feet Position
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5/ System Expansion
Before expanding the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform, observe the instructions and guideline within this chapter.
When expanding a system, do not exceed PSU specified maximum power consumption.
5.1. System Memory
The system memory consists of up to 12x DIMM using DDR4 2400 RDIMMs, with six DIMMs per CPU/six channels.per
CPU. Standard system memory configurations range from 32 GByte (4x 8 GByte) to 192 GByte (12x 16 GByte).
For information on Kontron reference network cards, contact Kontron Support
.
5.2. Drive Bay Combinations
The external and internal drive bays (Figure 10, pos. 5 to 8) support a maximum of eight SATA drives. All eight drives
may be front accessible or a mix of front accessible and internal.
Table 4: Drive Bay Combinations
Front Accessible Drive Bays
Drive
Bay
Bay1
Bay 2
Bay 3 1x DVD fixed RW slimline
Internal Drive Bay
Drive
Bay
Bay 1 1x 3.5” HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB fixed
Bay 2 1x 3.5” HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB fixed
Bay 4
Storage Device Capacity
Type Description
(HDD/SSD)
1x 3.5" HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB fixed or removable
2x 3.5”HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB/ removable occupying Bay 1 and Bay 2 / RAID
3x 3.5” HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB removable occupying Bay 1 and Bay 2
2x 2.5" HDD/SSD 1TB HDD/
256 GB to 1TB SSD
4x 2.5" HDD/SSD 1TB HDD/
256 GB to 1TB SSD
removable
removable
1x 3.5" HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB fixed or removable
2x 2.5" HDD/SSD 1 TB HDD/
256 GB to 1TB SSD
4x 2.5“HDD/SSD 1TB/
removable
removable
256 GB to 1TB SSD
Storage Device Capacity
Type Description
(HDD/SSD)
1x 2.5" HDD/SSD 1TB HDD
/256 GB to 1T SSD
2x 2.5" HDD/SSD 1TB HDD
/256 GB to 1TB SSD
fixed
fixed
SATA drive
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5.3. PCIe Slots
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform supports up to seven PCIe 3.0 expansion cards using the rear side PCIe slots. For
information on the possible PCIe expansion card types, see Table 5. The slots numbering is shown in Figure 23, pos.9.
Table 5: PCIe 3.0 Expansion Card Slots/Type
Slot No. Expansion Card Type ( full height, full length) Description
When expanding a system, observe that the specified maximum power consumption
supported by the PSU is not exceeded.
5.3.1. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Cards
The standard display output is VGA (Max. resolution 1920x1200@ 60 Hz). By default VGA is implemented in PCIe slot 7
(Figure 19, pos. 7). To improve graphical performance, an optional GPU expansion cards can be implemented in the
GPU default slot 3 (Figure 19, pos. 3).
For information on Kontron reference GPU expansion cards, contact Kontron Support.
5.3.2. Network Card
The standard on-board network outputs are two rear side LAN (1 Gb/s) ports. For additional network performance, a
LAN card can be implemented in a vacant PCIe slot, as shown in Figure 19, pos. 6.
For information on Kontron reference network cards, contact Kontron Support
.
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6/ Thermal Considerations
6.1. Active Cooling
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform is forced air-cooled using a fan assembly with three system fans that force air to flow
from the air-intake ventilation holes on the front side to the air outlet ventilation holes on the rear side. The three
system fans are controlled by its own internal temperature sensor. Two temperature sensors are positioned on the
rear side air outlet ventilation holes and one temperature sensor is positioned on the right side behind the drive bays.
This enables variations in ambient temperature and power dissipation to be controlled.
If a filter pad is used to stop dust and dirt entering the system, clean the filter pad regularly to ensure that the filter
pad does not obstruct the airflow, see Chapter 10.1: Cleaning the Filter Pad.
Operate the KISS 4U V3 SKX only with a functional fan assembly!
Replace a defective fan assemble only with Kontron’s original fan assembly. see Table 2:
Accessories and Spares Parts.
Additionally, each of the dual CPUs is equipped with an active cooler controlled by the mainboard. The PSU is
equipped with a fan to extract air directly at the rear of the system.
6.2. Minimum System Clearance
To guarantee that sufficient air flows from the front to the back of the system, ensure that ventilation holes are not
covered, blocked or obstructed by surrounding parts.
Before installing the KISS 4U V3 SKX take into account, any thermal considerations mentioned in Chapter8/:
Installation, such as airflow obstructions and the correct orientation.
Ensure Sufficient Airflow.
Ensure the KISS 4U V3 SKX is well ventilated and that nothing obstructs the KISS 4U V3 SKX
from taking in air at the front and exhausting air at the rear.
Do not place the KISS 4U V3 SKX close to heat sources or damp places.
There are no ventilation restrictions above and below the KISS 4U V3 SKX, enabling
installation directly on top of or below another system.
6.3. Third Party Components
When extended and configured with third party components such as PCIe expansion cards, DIMMs and drives (HDD,
SSD DVD), there is an internal temperature rise. Thus, the air temperature inside the KISS 4U V3 SKX is higher than the
ambient temperature around the system.
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7/ Assembly
To assembly and maintain the KISS 4U V3 SKX, no special tools are required.
7.1. Opening and Closing the Cover
To access, internal components open the cover.
Energy hazards-240 VA present inside the chassis!
Before removing the KISS 4U V3 SKX’s cover, ensure that the system is switched off and
disconnected from the mains power supply.
Activities such as work inside the system, system expansion with expansion cards, or
maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel aware of the associated dangers!
To open the cover, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off and disconnect the system from the mains power supply.
2. If the front access panel is locked, open the securing mechanism using the supplied key.
3. Loosen the cover’s knurled screw on the front side (Figure 25) and the two knurled screws on the rear side
(Figure 26) that secure the cover.
Figure 25: Loosening Front Side Knurled Screw
Figure 26: Loosening Rear Side Knurled Screws
4. Pull the cover out slightly as shown in Figure 27 to release the cover’s front centering and fixing brackets (Figure
22, pos.3 and pos. 4) from the retaining brackets of the chassis.
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Figure 27: Releasing the Cover
5. Lift the cover up (on the rear edge) and remove the cover as shown in Figure 28.
Figure 28: Removing the Cover
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6. To close and secure the cover, proceed in the reverse order (step 5 to step 2).
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is only properly closed when the cover is attached properly and the
cover’s knurled screws fastened:
• Cover fastening screw (Figure 25) on the front side
• Two Knurled screws (Figure 26) on the rear side
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Follow the safety instructions for components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
1 Threaded holes for the externally accessible
3 Notches for fastening screws to secure card
1
2
(short)
3
(long)
7.2. Accessing Internal Components
This chapter contains important information on working safely with internal components. Follow these instructions
when handling internal components such as expansion cards.
Energy hazards-240 VA present inside the chassis!
Before removing the KISS 4U V3 SKX’s cover, ensure that: the system is switched off and
disconnected from the mains power supply.
Activities such as work inside the system, system expansion with expansion cards, or
maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel aware of the associated dangers!
ESD Sensitive Device!
(ESD). Failure to observe this warning notice can result in damage to the components.
Consult the documentation provided by the expansion card’s manufacturer for instructions
before installing/removing an expansion card. Read and observe the corresponding safety
instructions included in Chapter 1/: General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment.
7.2.1. Installing /Removing Expansion Cards
The expansion cards are secured using the front slot bracket (Figure 23, pos. 9), the holder slots for long expansion
cards (Figure 23, pos. 15) and the card hold down brackets (Figure 29). To install or remove expansion cards the card
hold down brackets must be removed.
Figure 29: Card Hold Down Brackets (Short and Long)
To install or remove an expansion card proceed as follows:
1. Switch off and disconnect the system from the main power source.
2. Open the cover as described in Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Cover.
3. Access the expansion cards or expansion card slots by removing the short and long card hold down brackets
(Figure 23, Pos.5 and 3), and the retaining bracket that secures the card hold down brackets (Figure 23, pos. 4).
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hold down brackets to the internal brackets
4 Threaded holes for expansion card fixation
using supplied holding clamp and screws
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8
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To install short expansion cards (half length), only the card hold down bracket for short
expansion cards must be removed.
Figure 30: Step to Remove the Card Hold Down Brackets
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4. Loosen the internal fastening screw (Figure 30, step 1) and then the externally accessible fastening screw
(Figure 30, step 2) that secure the short card hold down bracket. Pull the card hold down bracket to the left
(Figure 30, step 3) to detach the card hold down bracket from the sideways mounted internal bolts (Figure 20,
pos. 4). Lift the card hold down bracket upwards (Figure 30, step 4) to remove. Retain the short card hold down
bracket and two screws for later use.
5. Loosen the internal fastening screw (Figure 30, step 5) and then the externally accessible fastening screw that
secure the retaining bracket (Figure 30, step 6). Lift the retaining bracket upwards (Figure 30, step 7) to remove.
Retain the retaining bracket and two screws for later use.
6. Loosen the internal fastening screw (Figure 30, step 8) and then the externally accessible fastening screw
(Figure 30, step 9) that secure the long card hold down bracket. Pull the card hold down bracket to the left
(Figure 30, step 10), to detach the card hold down bracket from the sideways mounted internal bolts (Figure 20,
pos. 6). Lift the card hold down bracket upwards (Figure 30, step 11) to remove. Retain the long card hold down
bracket and two screws for later use.
7. Install/remove the expansion card into/out of the mainboard expansion slot and fasten the slot bracket or the
expansion card bracket to the rear side slot. To improve stability, use the supplied holding clamp and screws, see
Table 2: Accessories and Spares Parts to secure the expansion card to the card hold down brackets.
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8. To re-assemble the card hold down brackets, follow the steps in reversed order. Tighten the internal screws half
way at first. Then, tighten the externally accessible screws firmly and the retaining bracket. Only then, tighten
the internal screws at the notches that secure the card hold down brackets.
9. Close the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform and secure the cover with the captive knurled screws.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX’s is only properly closed if the cover is attached and all knurled screws
are securely fastened:
• Cover fastening screw (Figure 25) on the front side
• Knurled screws (Figure 26) on the rear side
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8/ Installation
Before installing or removing the KISS 4U V3 SKX in a 19” industrial rack or desktop environment, read the general
installation instructions within this chapter.
Read and observe the information in Chapter 1/
The KISS 4U V3 SKX must be mounted and installed only by qualified personnel aware of the
associated dangers.
Ensure sufficient air circulation.
Ensure the KISS 4U V3 SKX is well ventilated and that nothing obstructs the KISS 4U V3 SKX
from taking in air at the front and exhausting air at the rear.
Above and below the KISS 4U V3 SKX there are no restrictions, enabling installation directly
on top of another system.
Do not place the KISS 4U V3 SKX close to heat sources or damp places.
:General Safety Instruction for IT Equipment.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform may be operated horizontally (rackmount and desktop) or
vertically as a tower variant.
If access is restricted, install expansion cards before installing the KISS 4U V3 SKX.
8.1. Attaching the Rubber Feet
Attach the supplied four rubber feet to the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform, to avoid scratching the user environment’s
surface. For the desktop variant, position a rubber foot close to each corner on the bottom side. For the tower variant,
position the four rubber feet on the left side of the desktop variant, close to each corner as shown in Figure 24. When
used in a 19” industrial rack, no rubber feet are required.
Attach the four rubber feet close to the four corners to improve the stability of the
1. Switch off the system and disconnect it from the mains power supply. Disconnect all peripherals.
2. Ensure that all cards are secured in the system and that the system cover is installed and secured.
3. Turn the chassis upside down with the bottom side facing upwards (desktop and rackmount variant), or so that
the left side is accessible (tower variant).
KISS 4U V3 SKX tower variant.
4. Remove the protective film from the self-adhesive rubber feet.
5. Attach the self-adhesive rubber feet to the bottom side of the chassis.
6. Position the chassis the right way around with the cover facing upwards.
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8.2. Removing the Handle Brackets
The two handles brackets are removable. To remove the two handles brackets, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen and the remove the two screws (Figure 9, pos. 4) that fasten the handle brackets (left side, right side)
and retain for later use.
2. Remove the handle bracket and store with the screws retained in step 1.
3. To reinstall the handle brackets proceed in the reverse order.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform is delivered with the handle brackets already assembled.
8.3. Removing the Front Access Panel and Front Access Panel Side-Plates
The front access panel and the two front access panel side-plates are removable.
Figure 31: Front Access Panel Side-plate and Handle Bracket
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1. Bracket handle
2. Front access panel side-plate
To remove the front access panel and front access side-plates, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the handle brackets as described in Chapter 8.2: Removing the Handle Brackets (steps 1-2) and retain
the handle bracket and screws for later use.
2. Loosen the two screws that hold the front access panel side-plates to the chassis (left side, right side).
3. When the front access panel side-plates are loosened enough the front access panels can be released from the
hinges (Figure 11, pos. 16) on the right side and then the left side.
4. Lift the front access panel away while carefully guiding the front access panel’s holder arm out of holding slot
(Figure 10, pos. 1).
5. Store the front access panel for future use.
6. Tighten the front panel side-plate screws loosened in step 2 to reinstall the front access panel side-plates, or
disassemble the front panel side-plates by removing the front access panel side-plate screws loosened in
step 2
7. If required install the handle bracket as described in Chapter 8.2: Removing the Handle Brackets.
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8.4. Installing as a Desktop
Before installing the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform in a desktop environment to avoid scratching the installation surface,
install the four rubber feet supplied in the delivery, as described in Chapter 8.1: Attaching the Rubber Feet.
Additionally, observe the general instructions and any safety warnings within this chapter.
Voltage feeds must not be overloaded.
Adjust the cabling and the external overcharge protection to correspond with the electrical
data indicated on the type label located on right side of the chassis.
Ensure sufficient air circulation.
Make sure the product is well ventilated and that nothing obstructs the KISS 4U V3 SKX from
taking in air at the front and exhausting air at the rear.
Above and below the KISS 4U V3 SKX there are no restrictions, enabling installation directly
on top of another system.
To install in a desktop environment, proceed as follows:
1. Add the rubber feet as described in Chapter 8.1: Attaching the Rubber Feet.
2. If required, remove the handle brackets as described in Chapter 8.2 :Removing the Handle Brackets.
3. If required remove the front access panel and two front access panel side-plates as described in Chapter 8.3:
Removing the Front Access Panel and Front Access Panel Side-Plates.
8.5. Installing in a 19" Industrial Rack
Before installing the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform in a 19" industrial rack, observe the instructions described in this
chapter and any additional safety warnings. To assemble for a 19” industrial rack using slide rails, see Chapter 8.6:
Installing Slide Rails (Option).
Use two separate fixation methods
To support the KISS 4U V3 SKX’s weight, two separate fixation methods must be used:
• Front handle brackets (right side and left side)
• Slide rails / L brackets / a 19” rack rear side fixation
Ensure Sufficient Airflow
Ensure that the 19” Industrial rack cabinet is well ventilated and does not prevent the
KISS 4U V3 SKX from taking in air at the front and exhausting air at the rear.
Install only in a stable 19" industrial rack cabinet:
To improve stability of the cabinet:
• Install systems from the bottom up
• Place heavy systems lower down
• Bolt the cabinet to the floor or anchor the cabinet to the wall
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Installing the KISS 4U V3 SKX alone can result in product damage or personal injury.
Above and below the KISS 4U V3 SKX there are no restrictions, enabling installation directly
on top of another system.
Due to possible access restrictions, before installing in a 19” industrial rack:
• Install all expansion card
• Connect peripherals to the corresponding system ports.
To install in a 19” industrial rack, proceed as follows:
1. Install the slide rails to the KISS 4U V3 SKX as described in Chapter 8.6: Installing Slide Rails (Option).
2. Install the corresponding rail slide kits to the 19” industrial rack cabinet as shown in Figure 35.
3. Push the KISS 4U V3 SKX with slide rail assembly into the corresponding slide rail within the 19” industrial rack
as far as possible and fasten at the rear of the 19” industrial rack cabinet.
4. Firmly attach the KISS 4U V3 SKX’s to the sides of the 19” industrial rack using the handle bracket mounting
holes (Figure 9, pos. 3).
5. Verify that the KISS 4U V3 SKX is securely mounted.
8.6. Installing Slide Rails (Option)
Kontron offers compatible 19” Slide Rails and Rack Slide Rails Kit for the KISS 4U V3 SKX. For more information, see
Table 2: Accessories and Spares Parts.
Use two separate fixation methods
To support the KISS 4U V3 SKX’s weight, two separate fixation methods must be used:
• Front handle brackets (right side and left side)
• Slide rails L brackets / 19” rack rear side fixation
Verify KISS 4U V3 SKX is securely mounted
When using slide rails, the system must be securely mounted on the slide rails and front
handle brackets.
Use only the screws provided in the Slide Rail Kit to attach slide rails to KISS 4U V3 SKX.
To install slide rails, proceed as follows:
1. Extend the slide rail to the pulled-out position to expose the inner part of the slide rail with screw holes
(Figure 32, pos. 2).
2. Using the supplied screws firmly attach the side rail to the left side and right side.
3. Push the slide rail into the pushed-in position (Figure 34).
4. Install the corresponding rack slide rail kits to the 19” industrial rack cabinet, see Figure 35: Assembling Slide
Rails in an Industrial Rack Cabinet.
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Figure 32: Slide Rail (inner part) on a KISS 4U V3 SKX
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Figure 34: Slide Rail in the Pushed-in Position
1 Side view of the KISS 4U V3 SKX
2 6x M4 rounded head screws(per side)
3 Inner part of the slide rail
4 Locking/unlocking lever
5 Slide rail in pulled-out position
6 Slide rail in pushed-in position
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Figure 35: Assembling Slide Rails in an Industrial Rack Cabinet
1 Short front bracket
3 Telescopic slide rail attached to
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2 Long rear bracket
Industrial rack cabinet
Short brackets are usually used at the front of the chassis and long brackets at the rear.
8.7. Installing as a Tower
To installing the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform as a tower variant:
1. Remove the handle brackets from the front left side and right side, as described in Chapter 8.2 :Removing the
Handle Brackets.
2. Add the four rubber feet to the left side of system as described in Chapter 8.1: Attaching the Rubber Feet.
Attach the four rubber feet close to the four corners of the underside of the tower to
improve the tower’s stability.
3. If required, remove the front access panel and two front access panel side-plates, as described in Chapter 8.3:
Removing the Front Access Panel and Front Access Panel Side-Plates.
4. Stand the system upright with the fan assemble in the lower part and the drive bays in the upper part of the
front side.
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When operating the KISS 4U V3 SKX as a tower, the fan assembly including the three system
fans must be located in the lower part and the drives in the upper part of the front side.
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9/ Starting Up
Before staring up, observe the instructions in Chapter 1: General Safety Instruction for IT Equipment.
Recommended intended used is closed and locked
Only when the cover is properly secured with the knurled screws on the rear side and front
side, and the front access panel is locked, is it ensured that the operator does not have
access to the internal parts, loaded with hazardous energy.
9.1. Connecting the Power Connection
The AC mains input socket is located on the rear side of the KISS 4U V3 SKX.
Power cable and power connectors must always remain easily accessible.
Switching off the power using the front panel power button or the PSU’s power On/Off
switch may not disconnect the KISS 4U V3 SKX platform from the main power source. A
standby-voltage of 5 VSB may remain. The KISS 4V V3 SKX is only completely disconnected
from the main power source, when the power cable is disconnected, either from the mains
power plug socket, or the PSU’s AC power cable connector Therefore, for safety reasons the
power cable must always remain easily accessible.
Ensure that the mains power supply socket (power outlet) is properly grounded and the
power cable is in perfect condition with no visible damage.
The rated mains voltage range must agree with the voltage specified on the type label.
Use a power cable rated for the mains power supply in your country.
Do not disconnect the power from the system while the system is switched on!
Performing a forced shut down can lead to loss of data or other undesirable effects!
To connect the power cable, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC input power connector.
2. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to a corresponding mains power supply
3. Unlock the front access panel (Figure 8, pos. 5) and press the power button (Figure 11, pos. 15).
4. Close and lock the front access panel.
5. The power LED illuminates green. (Figure 14, PWR)
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9.1.1. Loss of AC Power
After an AC power loss, the KISS 4U V3 SKX restores as specified in the BIOS setup menu. To change the specified
restore state in the BIOS go to Advanced> Advanced Power Management (APM)> Restore on AC Power loss> and
choose between Power Off, Power On and Last State.
Observe the settings option for “Restore on AC Power Loss” in the BIOS Setup.
When set in Advanced> Advanced Power Management (APM)> Restore on AC Power loss>
• [Power Off], the system goes into the OFF state after AC power loss
• [Power On] the system reboots after AC power loss
• [Last State] the system uses the last state before the AC power loss
9.2. Operating System (OS) and Hardware Components Drivers
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is operational when switched on for the first time with a pre- installed OS and with all required
drivers. Drivers are available from Kontron’s Customer Section.
If ordered without a pre- installed OS, before starting the KISS 4U V3 SKX, install the operating system and the
appropriate drivers for the system configuration. Consider the manufacturer’s specifications for the OS and the
integrated hardware components.
Download the relevant drivers for the installed hardware from our web site at
www.kontron.com by selecting the product or visit Kontron’s Customer Section
Pay attention to the manufacturer specifications of the operating system and the integrated
.
hardware components.
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10/ Maintenance and Prevention
To operate correctly Kontron systems only require minimal maintenance and care.
Wipe the system with a soft dry cloth if required Remove persistent dirt by use of a soft, slightly damp cloth (only use a mild detergent). Clean the filter pad regularly (as often as necessary, depending on the environment).
10.1. Cleaning the Filter Pad
The removable filter pad inserts in the filter pad holder on the front side of the fan assembly. The filter pad is soiled
by pollution within the operating environment. If heavily soiled, the filter pad can cause excessive heating of the
system. Kontron recommends cleaning the filter pad when soiled. How often the filter pad needs to be cleaned
depends on level of pollution in the operating environment. The filter pad can be changed during operation.
Figure 36: Filter Pad Holder on the Front Side
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1 Filter pad
2 Filter pad holder’s knurled screws
3 Filter pad holder
4 Fan assembly with two knurled screws
To replace the filter pad, proceed as follows:
1. Open the front access panel.
2. Loosen the knurled screws that secure the filter pad holder to the fan assembly (Figure 36, pos. 2)
3. Pull the filter pad holder out from the positioning holes (Figure 37, pos. 4) by moving upwards and lifting out the
filter pad holder
4. Remove the dirty filter pad (Figure 40 ) from the filter pad holder (Figure 38).
5. Clean the filter pad as follows:
a. Rinse in water (up to approx. 40°C/104°F; with a mild commercial detergent).
b. It is also possible to beat the filter pad, suction clean the filter pad or blast the filter pad with warm
compressed air.
c. If the filter is soiled with grease and dust, rinse the filter pad in warm water with a degreaser.
d. Do not clean the air filter pad with a piercing jet of water.
6. Do not wring out the filter pad. Allow the filter pad to air dry.
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7. After cleaning and drying the filter pad, place the filter pad in the filter pad holder (Figure 39).
8. Reattach the filter pad holder to the front side of the fan assembly by inserting the positioning latches
(Figure 38, pos. 7) into the positioning holes (Figure 37, pos. 4).
9. Fasten the filter pad holder by tightening the knurled screw (Figure 36, pos. 2) to the bolt with tapped hole
(Figure 37, pos. 1) on the fan assembly.
Defective components may only be replaced by Kontron original spare parts.
For a list of spare parts, see Table 2: Accessories and Spares Parts
Figure 37: Fan Assembly without Filter Pad Holder Figure 38: Filter Pad Holder without Filter Pad
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Figure 39: Filter Pad Holder with Filter Pad Figure 40: Filter Pad
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1 Fan assembly with tapped hole for knurled
screw of filter pad holder
2 Air intake openings at the front side of the
fan assembly
3 Fan assembly knurled screws
4 Positioning holes for the filter pad holder
5 Filter pad holder
6 Knurled screws of the filter pad holder
7 Positioning latches of the filter pad holder
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10.2. Replacing the Fan Assembly
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Before replacing the fan assembly, read the following instructions:
Operate the KISS 4U V3 SKX only with a functional fan assembly!
Replace a defective fan assemble only with Kontron’s original fan assembly. see Table 2:
To replace the fan assembly, proceed as follows:
1. Open the front access panel.
Accessories and Spares Parts.
Fan assembly replaceable during operation.
Replace fan only by qualified specialist or a suitably instructed persons aware of the
associated dangers. Before removing the fan assembly, wait until the fans have totally
stopped. Keep hands and fingers away from rotating fan parts. No tools required! (Key is
required if the front access panel has been locked)
The filter pad holder can be fasten to the front side of the fan assembly either before or
after the fan assembly is installed in the chassis.
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2. Loosen the two knurled screws of the fan assembly (Figure 41, pos. 1)
3. Pull out the fan assembly on the top side to disconnect the fan assembly from the internal fan control socket
(Figure 42, pos. 3).
4. Lift upwards and outwards to remove the fan assembly from the fan compartment.
Figure 41: Removing the Fan Assembly
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Figure 42: Fan Compartment (without Fan Assembly)
1 Fan assembly with two knurled screws
2 Threaded holes to secure the fan assembly
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3 Socket for fan power supply and control
4 Fan compartment
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Figure 43: Fan Assembly Front Side
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Figure 44: Fan Assembly Rear Side
1 Fan assembly with two knurled screws
2 Connector for fan control
3 3x fans
4 2x tapped hole for knurled screw of filter
pad holder
5. Replace the fan assembly with a new functional module.
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5 Positioning plate of the fan assembly
6 Fan s assembly housing
7 Reverse side of (Figure 43, pos. 1) Knurled
screws
6. Insert the fan assembly’s positioning plate (Figure 43, pos. 5) behind the fan compartment’s bottom plate and
push the fan assembly carefully into the fan compartment until the fan assembly’s connector (Figure 44, pos. 2)
is inserted completely into the internal fan power and control connector (Figure 42, pos. 3).
7. Fasten the knurled screws of the fan assembly (Figure 41, pos. 1)
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10.3. Replacing the Lithium Battery
Danger of explosion when replaced with wrong battery type
Replace the button cell lithium battery only with the same or equivalent battery type
recommended by the manufacturer. The battery type must be UL recognized.
Do not dispose of lithium batteries in the general trash collection. Dispose the battery
according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials, (e.g.
To replace the button cell lithium battery (CR2032) on the mainboard, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off and disconnect the system from the mains power supply.
2. Open the cover, as described in the Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Cover.
3. Remove expansion cards that prevent access to the battery, see Chapter 7.2: Accessing Internal Components.
4. Remove the lithium battery from the holder by pulling the ejector spring outwards.
5. Place a new lithium battery in the battery holder and pay close attention to the polarity of the battery.
to the collecting points for dispose of batteries)
6. Replaced the lithium battery only with the same type of battery or with a Kontron recommended battery.
7. Reinstall the removed expansion cards and reattach the connecting cables,
8. Close the cover, as described in the Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Cover.(step 6)
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11/ Technical Data
11.1. Block Diagram
Figure 45: Block Diagram KISS4U V3 SKX
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11.2. Technical Specification
Table 6: Technical Specification
Mainbaord WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC)
Processor Type
Chipset Intel® C621 PCH
System Memory 12x RDIMM, DDR 2400 (ECC) Max. with Dual CPU
Graphics VGA (Max. resolution 1920x1200@ 60 Hz)
Front Interfaces
USB 2x USB 2.0
Rear Interfaces
USB 2x USB 2.0 ( 1x USB port supports USB BIOS Flashback)
Drive Bay 2 1x 3.5" HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB fixed or removable
2x 2.5" HDD/SSD 1 TB HDD
removable
/256 GB to 1TB SSD
4x 2.5“HDD/SSD 1TB HDD
removable
/256 GB to 1TB SSD
Drive Bay 3 1x DVD fixed RW slimline
Internal Drive Options
Drive Bay 1 1x 3.5" HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB fixed
Drive Bay 2 1x 3.5" HDD 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB fixed
Drive Bay 4 1x 2.5" HDD/SSD 1TB HDD
/ 256 GB to 1TB SSD
2x 2.5" HDD/SSD 1TB HDD
fixed Only an Internal
drive bay
fixed
/ 256 GB to 1TB SSD
Fans
External System Fan 3x Fans (front) hot swappable and controlled by sensors
Internal fans 1x Fan (integrated in PSU)
1x Fan (pro CPU heatsink) controlled by the main board
Power
PSU Type Industrial AC/DC PS/2 PSU 860 W
Input Voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Input Current 13 A to 7 A
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11.3. Mechanical Specification
Table 7: Mechanical Specification
Dimension KISS 4U V3 SKX
(with front panel &handle brackets)
KISS 4U V3 SKX
(without front panel & handle brackets)
Height (4U)177 mm (6.97””) 177 mm (6.97”)
Width 483 mm (19”) 430 mm (16.93”)
Depth515 mm (20.27”) 473 mm (18.62”)
Weight20 kg (39.6 lbs.) approx.
ChassisChassis: RAL 7021
Front panel: RAL 9022 - standard
Front panel: RAL 5017 - option
11.4. Environmental Specification
Table 8: Environmental Specification
Temperature Description
Temperature (operating) 0°C … +45°C (32°F ... 113°F )
Temperature (storage) -20°C … +70°C (-4°F … 158°F )
Humidity (Operating/Storage) +40 °C @ 93 % non-condensing
Environment Description
Altitude (operating) 5000 m Max. (16400 ft)
Max. Storage / Transport
Altitude
Shock (operating) 15 g, 11 ms, half sine
Shock (storage) 30 g, 11 ms, half sine
Vibration (operating) 10 – 150 Hz, 1.0 g
Vibration (storage) 0 – 150 Hz, 2.0 g
Acoustic Noise
MTBF 50,000h @ 30°C (min. configuration)
[1]
Minimum configuration, best possible fans, using an optimized distance to ventilation holes and temperature
control fan speed alteration
10000 m (32810 ft)
<= 35dBA
[1]
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11.5. Directives and Standards
If the user modifies and/or adds to the equipment (e.g. installation expansion cards): the prerequisites for the CE
conformity declaration (safety requirements) may no longer apply.
Kontron 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. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be
the responsibility of the user.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform plans to comply with the following directives and standards:
Table 9: Directives and Standards
CE Directive
Electrical Safety General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC
Restriction of Hazardous Substance Directive (RoHS II) 2011/65/EU
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2012/19/EU
Electrical Safety
Europe EN 62368-1 : Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Safety
requirements
CB Scheme CB report created for IEC 62368-1
USA & Canada NRTL certified – UL 62368-1 / CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1
EMC
Europe Emission EN 55032: Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment- Emission
requirements
EN6100-6-3 : Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments
Immunity EN 55024: Information technology equipment- immunity characteristics
EN6100-6-2: Immunity for industrial environments
FCC
Compliant with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), FCC 47 CFR part 15 / ICES-003
rules to limit the potential of harmful interference.
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.
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12/ Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments
Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.
12.1. PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Connector
The PS/2 connector is a combined keyboard or mouse connector.
Pin Signal Name 6-pin mini-DIN (female) Connector
1 Keyboard/Mouse Data
2 N.C.
3 GND
4 +5 V
5 Keyboard/Mouse Clock
6 N.C.
12.2. USB 2.0 Port
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Pin Signal Name
4-pin USB 2.0 (Type A)
1 VCC
2 Data-
3 Data+
4 GND
12.3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ( Type A) Port
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 9-pin USB 3.1 (Type A) Connector
1 + 5V 5 RX-
2 Data- 6 RX+
3 Data+ 7 GND
4 GND 8 TX-
9 TX+
USB 3.1 Gen 1/ USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices can be used as data storage only
USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer rates differ. For optimum performance, use
USB devices that match the USB ports transfer rate.
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12.4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C) Port
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 24-pin USB 3.1 (Type C) Connector
A1 GND B12 GND
A2 TX1+ B11 RX1+
A3 TX1- B10 RX1-
A4 +V B9 +V
A5 CC1 B8 SBus
A6 Data+ B7 Data-
A7 Data- B6 Data+
A8 SBU1 B5 CC2
A9 +V B4 +V
A10 RX2- B3 TX2-
A11 RX2+ B2 TX2+
A12 GND B1 GND
USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can be used as data storage only
A1 A12
B12 B1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer rates differ. For optimum performance, use
USB devices that match the USB ports transfer rate.
12.5. Ethernet Connector
Pin#
Signal Name Pin
#
1 MDI0+ 5 MDI2-
2 MDI0- 6 MDI1-
3 MDI1+ 7 MDI3+
4 MDI2+ 8 MDI3-
Ethernet Port LED Indicators
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection
Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection
Orange (blinking then steady) Ready to wake up
Signal Name RJ 45 8-pin connector
activityspeed
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12.6. Audio 8-Channel (2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1 Channel configurations)
The audio connectors are colored coded barrel connectors supporting
Connection of HD devices or legacy devices Audio configurations for 2-channels (headset), 4-channels, 5.1-channels or 7.1-channels connections
Port Headset 2-Channel 4 Channel 5.1 channel 7.1 channel
Light Blue Line-in Line-in Line-in Side Speaker Out
Green Line-out Front Speaker out Front speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange Center/sub-woofer Center/sub-woofer
Black Rear speaker out Rear speaker out Rear speaker out
The audio connectors outputs signals connect to the audio devices input signals and vice
versa.
12.7. S/PDIF Port
The S/PDIF is an digital audio optical output.
To achieve high quality data transfer, Kontron recommends the use of optical cables.
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13/ BIOS
The KISS 4U V3 SKX uses the UEFI BIOS supported by the WS C621E SAGA mainboard. The uEFI BIOS features a variety
of enhanced functions specifically tailored to the KISS 4U V3 SKX’s hardware features:
256 Flash ROM Plug & Play WfM2.0 SMBIOS 2.6.1 ACPI 3.0 ASUS EZ Flash Utility USB Flashback button ASUS CrashFree Technology
The UEFI only! No legacy support and no Master Boot Repair (MBR) installation.
The BIOS features listed in this user guide are open to change and may not be available in
the latest version of the mainboard’s BIOS.
13.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS
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, perform the following:
1. Power-up the board.
2. Wait until the Power On Self Test (post) starts.
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, press <RETURN>, and proceed with step 5.
5. The Setup menu appears.
If the <DEL> key is not press the POST continues with the test routines
The KISS 4U V3 SKX uEFI BIOS Setup program uses a hot key navigation system. The hot key legend bar is located at
the bottom right corner of the Setup screens. For a list of the navigation hot keys available in the legend bar with a
description, see Table 10: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar.
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Table 10: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar
Sub-screen Description
<→> or <←>
<↑> or <↓>
Selects screen from the menu bar (for example, Main or Advanced)
Select item in current screen
<Enter> Selects a submenu
<+>/<-> <Plus> selects the next higher value and <Minus> selects the next lower value within a field
<+> <Plus> key selects the next higher value within a field
<F1> Invokes the General Help window
<F2> Loads previous values
<F5> Loads the optimized defaults
<F10> Save changes and Resets
<F12> Print screen
<ESC> 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
The BIOS default setting ensure optimum performance. If changes are made to the BIOS the
original default settings can be reloaded by Pressing <F5>.
13.2. BIOS Update
To ensure compatibility with new operating systems (OS), hardware or software and to integrate new BIOS functions
Kontron recommends updating the BIOS. To update the BIOS easily use the available BIOS Flashback button and the
USB Flashback port
For information regarding available BIOS updates, visit https://www.asus.com/support/
and enter the mainboard’s
product name for direct access to the latest BIOS update.
If the system fails to boot after a BIOS update, the BIOS maybe damaged, contact Kontron
Support.
For the implemented mainboard’s product name, see Table 6: Technical Specification.
13.3. Using the BIOS Flashback Button
The BIOS flashback button enables users to update the BIOS to the latest version without entering the existing BIOS or
the OS.
To use the BIOS Flashback function:
1. Insert a USB storage device into the USB Flashback port (Figure 17, pos. 7).
2. Download the latest BIOS version available for the WS C621E SAGA mainboard from the ASUS support website,
visit https://www.asus.com/support/
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3. Rename the download file WSC621ES.CAP and copy the download file to the USB storage device inserted into the
USB Flashback port.
4. Press the Flashback button for at least 3 seconds until the BIOS Flash back LED blinks three times to indicate a
successful BIOS update and wait until BIOS update is completed and the light goes out.
Do not switch off or interrupt the system during a BIOS update.
If interrupted, the BIOS update process must be restarted.
If the BIOS Flashback LED is a solid light, the BIOS Flashback is not working properly.
Possible errors are:
• Installation of the USB storage device
• File name file format error
In such cases, start the BIOS update process again.
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14/ Technical Support
In order to request technical support, send an email with the information below to support@kontron.com
Product name Product model number Serial number of the product Brief problem description Complete company address
Customers with service portal access may maintain their tickets directly in the service portal https://supportkontron.snt.at/
The serial number can be found on the type label, placed on the bottom side of the chassis.
14.1. Returning Defective Merchandise
All equipment returned to Kontron must have a Return of Material Authorization (RMA) number assigned exclusively
by Kontron. Kontron cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused to the equipment received without an
RMA number. The buyer accepts responsibility for all freight charges for the return of goods to Kontron's designated
facility. Kontron will pay the return freight charges back to the buyer's location in the event that the equipment is
repaired or replaced within the stipulated warranty period.
Follow these steps before returning any product to Kontron.
2. Download and fill out the RMA Request form for your region. Take care to include a short detailed description of
the observed problem or failure and to include the product identification (product name, material number and
serial-number). If more than one product is sent in a delivery. Fill out the above information in the RMA Request
form for each product.
3. Send the completed RMA-sheet to the given Kontron fax or email address. Kontron will provide an RMA-Number
within one business day.
4. The goods for repair shall be packed properly for shipping, considering shock and ESD protection.
Goods returned to Kontron in non-proper packaging are considered as customer
caused faults and cannot be accepted as warranty repairs.
5. Send the product to the relevant regional delivery address on the RMA form or the address specified by
Kontron, and include the RMA form with RMA number.
6. After receiving the product, a confirmation email is sent to the RMA sheet name and address.
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15/ Storage and Transportation
15.1. Storage
If the product is not in use for an extended period time, disconnect the power plug from the mains power source .If it
is necessary to store the product then re-pack the product as originally delivered to avoid damage. The storage
facility must meet the products environmental storage requirements as stated within this user guide. Kontron
recommends keeping the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments.
15.2. Transportation
To ship the product use the original packaging, designed to withstand impact and adequately protect the product.
When packing or unpacking products always take shock and ESD protection into consideration and use an EOS/ESD
safe working area.
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16/ Warranty
Kontron defines product warranty in accordance with regional warranty definitions. Claims are at Kontron’s discretion
and limited to the defect being of a material nature. To find out more about the warranty conditions and the defined
warranty period for your region, following the steps below:
1. Visit Kontron’s Term and Conditions webpage: http://www.kontron.com/terms-and-conditions
2. Click on your region’s General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
16.1. Limitation/Exemption from Warranty Obligation
In general, Kontron shall not be required to honor the warranty, even during the warranty period, and shall be
exempted from the statutory accident liability obligations in the event of damage caused to the product due to failure
to observe the following:
General safety instructions for IT equipment within this user guide Warning labels on the product and warning symbols within this user guide Information and hints within this user guide
Additionally, alterations or modifications to the product that are not explicitly approved by Kontron, described in this
user guide, or received from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction will void your warranty.
Due to their limited service life, parts that by their nature are subject to a particularly high degree of wear (wearing
parts) are excluded from the warranty beyond that provided by law.
Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology (ECT). As a part of technology group
S&T, Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of
Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 applications. With its standard products and tailor-made solutions based
on highly reliable state-of-the-art embedded technologies, Kontron provides secure and innovative
applications for a variety of industries. As a result, customers benefit from accelerated time-to-market,
reduced total cost of ownership, product longevity and the best fully integrated applications overall.
For more information, please visit:
S&T AG
49 821 4086-0
49 821 4086-111
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