Advantech SOM-6897 User manual

User Manual
SOM-6897
COM Express Compact Module

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2018
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted
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Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
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ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No. 2006689702 Edition 3
Printed in Taiwan August 2018

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In
order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclo-
sure products.
FCC Class B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FM
This equipment has passed the FM certification. According to the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, work sites are classified into different classes, divisions and
groups, based on hazard considerations. This equipment is compliant with the speci-
fications of Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D indoor hazards.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Document Feedback
To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we would welcome comments
and constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to: support@advan-
tech.com
Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
SOM-6897 CPU module
1 x Heatspreader (1960073722N011)
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data.
Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush
of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec-
tronic components.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 Board Information ......................................................................... 2
1.2.2 System Information ....................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Display .......................................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Expansion Interface ...................................................................... 3
1.2.5 I/O ................................................................................................. 4
1.2.6 iManager 2.0 ................................................................................. 4
1.2.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specification ............................... 4
1.3 Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Mechanical Information ......................7
2.1 Board Information...................................................................................... 8
Figure 2.1 Board Chips Identify - Front........................................ 8
Figure 2.2 Board Chips Identify - Back ........................................ 8
2.2 Mechanical Drawing.................................................................................. 9
Figure 2.3 Board Mechanical Drawing - Front ............................. 9
Figure 2.4 Board Mechanical Drawing - Back ............................. 9
2.3 Assembly Drawing .................................................................................. 10
Figure 2.5 Assembly Drawing (For Reference Only) ................. 10
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation..................................11
3.1 Entering Setup ........................................................................................ 12
3.1.1 Main Setup.................................................................................. 13
3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 14
3.1.3 Chipset........................................................................................ 30
3.1.4 Security Setting........................................................................... 42
3.1.5 Boot Settings............................................................................... 43
3.1.6 Save & Exit ................................................................................. 44
Chapter 4 S/W Introduction & Installation ........47
4.1 S/W Introduction...................................................................................... 48
4.2 Driver Installation .................................................................................... 48
4.2.1 Windows Driver Setup ................................................................ 48
4.2.2 Other OS..................................................................................... 48
4.3 Advantech iManager ............................................................................... 49
Appendix A Pin Assignment .................................51
A.1 SOM-6897 Type 6 Pin Assignment......................................................... 52
Appendix B Watchdog Timer ................................57
B.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 58

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Appendix C Programming GPIO........................... 59
C.1 GPIO Register......................................................................................... 60
Appendix D System Assignments........................ 61
D.1 System I/O Ports..................................................................................... 62
Table D.1: System I/O ports....................................................... 62
D.2 DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................... 63
Table D.2: DMA Channel Assignments ..................................... 63
D.3 Interrupt Assignments ............................................................................. 63
Table D.3: Interrupt Assignments .............................................. 63
D.4 1st MB Memory Map............................................................................... 64
Table D.4: 1st MB Memory Map ................................................ 64

Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the SOM-6897 CPU
Computer on Module.
Sections include:
Introduction
Specification
Functional Block Diagram

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1.1 Introduction
SOM-6897 is a COM Express Compact module with pin-out Type 6 that fully com-
plies with the PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufactures Group) COM.0 R2.1
specification. The CPU module uses an Intel 6th Generation Core i processor and
other peripheral chips to fulfill a basic size 95x95mm COM Express form factor.
SOM-6897 features a 15 watt TDP and is equipped with a power-saving ULV-SoC on
new 14nm micro architecture. It brings 15% performance improvements and 20%
improvements on 3D graphics over previous models. SOM-6897 is equipped with the
integrated Intel Gen 9 graphics micro architecture, supplying up to three indepen-
dently operated 4K displays via DisplayPort. It also supports HEVC, VP8, VP9 and
VDENC decoding/encoding in hardware. SOM-6897 provides interfaces such as PCI
Express Gen 3, SATA Gen 3, and USB3.0. Moreover, 5 PCIe x1 (with LAN) or 1 PCIe
x4 and 4 PCIex1 (with LAN) can be supported at a time to make the IO design more
flexible. In addition, SOM-6897 added a mounting hole around processor to
strengthen the board structure and avoid board bending.
Advantech iManager was designed to satisfy a lot of embedded application require-
ments such as multi-level watchdog timer, voltage and temperature monitoring, and
thermal protection through processor throttling, as well as LCD backlight on/off,
brightness control, and embedded storage information. Combined with Advantech
SUSI Access, it can remotely monitor and control devices via the internet for easy
maintenance. All Advantech COM Express modules integrate iManager and SUSI
Access to benefit customer’s applications. SOM-6897 is suitable for computing inten-
sive, thermal sensitive, graphics/media intense, and I/O demanding applications.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 Board Information
Pin Definition: PICMG COM.0 R2.1 Type 6 pin-out definition
Form Factor: PICMG COM.0 R2.1 Compact Module 95 x 95 mm
1.2.2 System Information
CPU: 6th Gen Intel® Core Processors
Memory: 2 x SODIMM sockets for DDR3L-1600, up to 16 GB
BIOS: AMI UEFI
Power management: Supports power saving modes including Normal /
Standby / Suspend modes. ACPI 2.0 compliant.
CPU Standard Freq. Max. Turbo Freq. Core Cache (MB) TDP(W)
i7-6600U 2.6GHz 3.4GHz 2 4 15
I5-6300U 2.4GHz 3.0GHz 2 3 15
i3-6100U 2.3GHz NA 2 3 15
Celeron
3955U 2.0GHz NA 2 2 15

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1.2.3 Display
Graphic Core: Intel® Gen9 HD Graphics supportong DX11.1, OGL4.4,
OCL1.2, and MPEG2, AVC/H.264, VC-1 HW decode/encode/transcode acceler-
ation.
VGA: Resolution up to 1920 x 1200
LVDS: Single and dual channel 18/24-bit resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60
Hz
HDMI/DVI/DP: 1 x port, plus 2 x optional by removing VGA, configurable to
HDMI1.4/DVI/Displayport 1.2.
Resolution: HDMI up to 4096 x 2160 @24Hz
DVI up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
DP up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz 24 bpp or
4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz 24 bpp
Dual Display: VGA + LVDS, VGA + HDMI/DVI/DP, LVDS + HDMI/DVI/DP,
HDMI/DVI/DP + HDMI/DVI/DP
Triple Display: LVDS + DP + DP/HDMI, LVDS + DP + VGA, LVDS + HDMI +
HDMI, DP + DP + DP, DP + HDMI +HDMI, DVI + DP + HDMI, VGA + DP +
HDMI
1.2.4 Expansion Interface
PCI Express x1: 5 PCIe x1 or 4 PCIe x1 + 1 PCIe x4
(support up to 5 devices and 8 lanes)
To PCIe Gen2* (5.0 GT/s) specification, several configurable
combinations may need BIOS modifies. Please contact
Advantech sales or FAE for more detail.
(PCIe x1 Port #7 option with SATA2)
Audio Interface: Intel HD Audio interface
LPC Bus: Yes(24MHz)
SMBus: Yes
I2C Bus: Yes
SPI: Supports SPI BIOS only
CPU Graphics Core Base Freq. Max Freq.
i7-6600U Intel® HD Graphics 520 300MHz 1.05 GHz
i5-6300U Intel® HD Graphics 520 100MHz 1GHz
i3-6100U Intel® HD Graphics 520 300MHz 1GHz
Celeron 3955U Intel® HD Graphics 510 300MHz 900MHz
PCIe #0-3 PCIe #4-7
Option 1 x4 x4
Option 2 x4 x2 x2
Option 3 x4 x2 x1 x1
Option 4 x4 x1 x1 x1 x1
Option 5 x2 x2 x2 x2
Option 6 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1
Defaultx1x1x1x1x1

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1.2.5 I/O
Ethernet: Intel I219LM Gigabit LAN supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Speed.
SATA: Supports 3 ports SATA Gen3 (6 Gb/s)
(option with PCIe x1 port #7 can be 4 ports SATA).
USB Interface: Supports 4 x ports USB 3.0, 8 x ports USB 2.0.
Serial Port: Supports 2 x ports and a 2-wire serial port.
Express Card: 2 x ports.
Panel Control: Supports panel backlight on/off control, brightness control.
Thermal Protection: Supports thermal shutdown or CPU throttling.
Watchdog Timer: 65536 level timer interval, from 0~65535 sec, multi-level,
multi-option watchdog timer.
Smart Fan: 1 x port on module, 1 x port on carrier board.
GPIO: 8-bit GPIO.
Hardware Monitor: Vin, 5VSB, RTC battery.
TPM: BOM option, default not available.
1.2.6 iManager 2.0
Refer to section 4.3.
1.2.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specification
Dimensions: 95 x 95 mm (3.74" x 3.74")
Power Type and Supply Voltage:
–ATX: +8.5~20V and +4.75~5.25VSB (standby power)
–AT: +8.5~20V
–CMOS Battery: +3.3V
Power Requirement:
–Test condition: SOM-6897C3-U3A1E (i3-6100U), DDR3L-1600 16GB,
WIN8.1 64-bit, under 12V and 5VSB input power supply
–Idle: 2.76W
–Max: 23.44W (Burn-in V6.0 Pro)
Temperature Specification:
–Operating: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
–Storage: -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)
Humidity Specification:
–Operating: 40°C @ 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
–Storage: 60°C @ 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

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1.3 Functional Block Diagram
HD Audio
2 SATAIII
6 PCIe x1
8 x USB2.0
1 SATAIII (SATA port2)
WDT / GPIO* / I2C
* Default Setting
SMBus
SPI Bus
LPC BUS
Option with GPIO
1 x PCIEx1 Giga LAN
eDP
Option with LVDS
RS1/ RS2/ FAN
Dual LVDS Channel*
* Default Setting
204pin SO-DIMM x 2
1333/1600MHz
up to 16GB
Dual Channel DDR3L
DDI Port 1 HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI
DDI Port 2 HDMI / DisplayPort / DVI Option with Analog VGA
1 PCIe x1
1 PCIe x1 (PCIe port7)*
* Default Setting
4 x USB3.0
iManager
TPM2.0
SLB9665
SPI BIOS
IMVP8
Connector Row A,B
Connector Row C,D
Skylake U Chrontel
CH7511
DDI Port 2 DP Analog VGA*
* Default Setting
Chrontel
CH7517
Intel
I219LM
Option with SATA port2
PCIe #0-3 PCIe #4-7
x4 x4
x4 x2 x2
x4 x2 x1 x1
x4 x1 x1 x1 x1
x2 x2 x2 x2
x2 x2 x1 x1 x1
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
* The thrird SATA (SATA port2) only support on
Core i7/i5 platform, will use PCIe port7

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Chapter 2
2Mechanical
Information
This chapter gives mechanical
information on the SOM-6897 CPU
Computer on Module.
Sections include:
Board Information
Mechanical Drawing
Assembly Drawing

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2.1 Board Information
The figures below indicate the main chips on SOM-6897 Computer-on-Module.
Please aware of these positions while designing your own carrier board to avoid
mechanical issues, as well as designing thermal solution contact points for best ther-
mal dissipation performance.
Figure 2.1 Board Chips Identify - Front
Figure 2.2 Board Chips Identify - Back
DDR3L
SODIMM
Processor
COM Express
Connector
DDR3L
SODIMM

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Chapter 2 Mechanical Information
2.2 Mechanical Drawing
For more details about 2D/3D models, please look on the Advantech COM support
service website http://com.advantech.com.
Figure 2.3 Board Mechanical Drawing - Front
Figure 2.4 Board Mechanical Drawing - Back
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49.8
62.74
95
0
4
48.65
81.28
91
ø6
87.18
91
10.55
77.35
ø2.7
0
15
20.8 78.5
91
3.62
4
10.55
77.35
83.7
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18
31.75
83.5
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95
R2.00

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2.3 Assembly Drawing
These figures demonstrate the assembly order from the thermal module, COM mod-
ule to the carrier board.
Figure 2.5 Assembly Drawing (For Reference Only)
There are 3 reserved screw holes for SOM-6897 to be pre-assembled with the heat
spreader.
Semi-cooler
Heatspreader
Stand off
Nut
SOM-6897
Carrier Board

Chapter 3
3BIOS Operation
This chapter gives BIOS setup
information for the SOM-6897 CPU
Computer on Module.
Sections include:
Introduction
Entering Setup
Hot / Operation Key
Exit BIOS Setup Utility

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3.1 Entering Setup
SOM-6897 BIOS has been stored into a flash ROM which is inserted into a BIOS
socket on the board. With the BIOS Setup program, users can modify BIOS settings
and control various system features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of
the SOM-6897 BIOS setup screens.
Advantech will have revisions for product optimization, and users can re-flash the lat-
est BIOS through the AFU utility. Please contact Advantech sales or FAE for more
details.
Turn on the computer and then press <ESC> or <DEL> to enter Setup menu.
SOM-6897 BIOS has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. This information is stored in flash ROM so it retains the Setup
information when the power is turned off.