Avalue Technology ESM-KBLU User manual

Part No. E2047289400R
ESM-KBLU
7th Gen Intel® Core™ SoC ULT Processor i7/i5/i3 COMe
Type6 Compact Module
User’s Manual
1st Ed –19 March 2018
Copyright Notice
Copyright 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS “A”DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
Notice
This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user’s manual.
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and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or
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these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless
otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration
purposes only. We make no representation or warranty that such application will be
suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Life Support Policy
OUR PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE
SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL.
As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for
surgical implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform,
when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can
be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose
failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life
support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
A Message to the Customer
Customer Services
Each and every product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable
performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new device is destined for the laboratory or the factory floor,
you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to our customer services. To
ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below
carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more
detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual
first.

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CONTENT
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................7
1.1 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................7
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................7
1.3 Document Amendment History .................................................................................8
1.4 Manual Objectives.....................................................................................................9
1.5 System Specifications.............................................................................................10
1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram..................................................................12
2. Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................13
2.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................14
2.2 Installation Procedure .............................................................................................15
2.2.1 Main Memory.................................................................................................................................. 16
2.3 Connector List.........................................................................................................18
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ...............................................................................19
2.4.1 AT/ATX mode selector (SW1)........................................................................................................ 19
2.4.1.1 Signal Description –AT/ATX mode selection......................................................................... 19
2.4.2 COM Express Connector 1 (CN1A) ............................................................................................... 20
2.4.2.1 Signal Description –COM Express Connector 1 (CN1A)........................................................... 24
2.4.2.1.1 Audio Signals.................................................................................................................... 24
2.4.2.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Signals ................................................................................................... 24
2.4.2.1.3 PCI Express Signals.......................................................................................................... 24
2.4.2.1.4 Flat Panel LVDS Signals................................................................................................... 25
2.4.2.1.5 LPC Signals....................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.2.1.6 Miscellaneous Signals....................................................................................................... 25
2.4.2.1.7 GPIO Signals..................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.2.1.8 Power Signals ................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.2.1.9 Power & System Management Signals............................................................................. 26
2.4.2.1.10 SATA Signals................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.2.1.11 VGA Signals..................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.2.1.12 USB Signals..................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.2.1.13 I2C Signals....................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.2.1.14 COM.0 Pins Signals......................................................................................................... 27
2.4.3 COM Express Connector 2 (CN1B) ............................................................................................... 28
2.4.3.1 Signal Description –COM Express Connector 2 (CN1B)........................................................... 32
2.4.3.1.1 USB3.0 Signals ................................................................................................................... 32

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2.4.3.1.2 DDI Signals.......................................................................................................................... 32
3.BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................33
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................34
3.2 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................34
3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................35
3.4 Getting Help............................................................................................................36
3.5 In Case of Problems................................................................................................36
3.6 BIOS setup..............................................................................................................37
3.6.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 37
3.6.1.1 System Language.................................................................................................................. 38
3.6.1.2 System Date.......................................................................................................................... 38
3.6.1.3 System Time.......................................................................................................................... 38
3.6.2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................................. 39
3.6.2.1 CPU Configuration................................................................................................................. 39
3.6.2.2 Power & Performance ........................................................................................................... 40
3.6.2.2.1 CPU –Power Management Control...................................................................................... 41
3.6.2.2.2 GT –Power Management Control......................................................................................... 43
3.6.2.3 PCH-FW Configuration.......................................................................................................... 43
3.6.2.3.1 AMT Configuration................................................................................................................. 44
3.6.2.3.2 Firmware Update Configuration............................................................................................. 47
3.6.2.3.3 PTT Configuration.................................................................................................................. 47
3.6.2.4 Trusted Computing................................................................................................................ 48
3.6.2.5 APCI Settings ........................................................................................................................ 48
3.6.2.6 NCT6106D Super IO Configuration....................................................................................... 50
3.6.2.6.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration .................................................................................................... 51
3.6.2.6.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration .................................................................................................... 51
3.6.2.6.3 Parallel Port Configuration..................................................................................................... 52
3.6.2.7 NCT6106D HW Monitor......................................................................................................... 53
3.6.2.8 IT8528SEC Super IO Configuration...................................................................................... 53
3.6.2.8.1 SER0_TX/SER0_RX (JCN3) Configuration .......................................................................... 54
3.6.2.8.2 SER1_TX/SER1_RX (JCN3) Configuration .......................................................................... 54
3.6.2.9 H/W Monitor........................................................................................................................... 55
3.6.2.10 S5 RTC Wake Settings.......................................................................................................... 55
3.6.2.11 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................................ 57
3.6.2.11.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings ................................................................................... 58
3.6.2.11.2 Smart Fan Mode Configuration ............................................................................................. 59
3.6.2.11.3 Console Redirection Settings................................................................................................ 60
3.6.2.12 Intel TXT Configuration.......................................................................................................... 61
3.6.2.13 Network Stack Configuration................................................................................................. 62
3.6.2.14 CSM Configuration ................................................................................................................ 63

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3.6.2.15 NVMe Configuration .............................................................................................................. 65
3.6.2.16 USB Configuration................................................................................................................. 65
3.6.3 Chipset.......................................................................................................................................... 67
3.6.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration.......................................................................................... 67
3.6.3.1.1 Graphics Configuration.......................................................................................................... 68
3.6.3.2 PCH-IO Configuration............................................................................................................ 70
3.6.3.2.1 PCI Express Configuration .................................................................................................... 71
3.6.3.2.2 SATA And RST Configuration ............................................................................................... 77
3.6.3.2.3 USB Configuration................................................................................................................. 78
3.6.3.2.4 HD Audio Configuration......................................................................................................... 79
3.6.4 Security......................................................................................................................................... 80
3.6.4.1 Secure Boot........................................................................................................................... 81
3.6.4.1.1 Key Management..................................................................................................................... 82
3.6.5 Boot .............................................................................................................................................. 82
3.6.6 Save and exit................................................................................................................................ 83
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset...................................................................................................... 83
3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset.................................................................................................. 83
3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults.................................................................................................................... 83
3.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device .............................................................................. 84
4. Drivers Installation.......................................................................................................85
4.1 Install Chipset Driver...............................................................................................86
4.2 Install Display Driver ...............................................................................................87
4.3 Install LAN Driver (For Intel I219LM).......................................................................89
4.4 Install ME Driver......................................................................................................91
4.5 Install Serial IO Driver..............................................................................................92
4.6 Install Audio Driver ..................................................................................................94
4.7 Install IRST Driver ...................................................................................................95
5. Mechanical Drawing ....................................................................................................97

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
1 x ESM-KBLU 7th Generation Intel® Core™ and Celeron® Processors
COMe Type6 Compact Module
1 x Driver/Utility DVD-ROM
4 x Screws
1 x Desiccant

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
By
Comment
1st
March 2018
Initial Release

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in details the ESM-KBLU Single Board.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up
ESM-KBLU series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the NVRAM that make
booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the NVRAM settings, (see the description of
the Jumper Settings for details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors regarding this manual and want to inform us
of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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1.5 System Specifications
System
CPU
Intel® Core™ I7-7600U Processor
2.8 GHz/3.9 GHz
2C/4T4MGT2
15W, Intel vProTechnology
Intel® Core™ i5-7300U Processor
2.6 GHz/3.5 GHz
2C/4T3M GT2
15W, Intel vProTechnology
Intel® Core™ i3-7100U Processor
2.4 GHz
2C/4T3M GT2
15W
Intel® Celeron® 3965U Processor
2.2 GHz
2C/2T2M GT1
15W
BIOS
AMI uEFI BIOS, 128 Mbit SPI Flash ROM
System Chipset
Intel Kaby Lake (U series) SoC integrated
I/O Chip
EC(IT8528E)
System Memory
Two 260-pin SODIMM DDR4 2133 SDRAM slot up to 32GB
TPM
SBL 9665 (LPC)
Watchdog Timer
H/W Reset, 1sec. ~ 65535sec. and 1sec./step
H/W Status Monitor
Monitoring System Temperature, Voltage and FAN Status with Auto Throttling
Control
Expansion
8 x PCIex1 (it restricted to 5 devices due to LAN already count as one device)
I/O
MIO
3 x SATAIII, LPC, I²C,SPI, SMBus
USB
8 x USB 2.0, 4 x USB 3.0
GPIO
WDG/ I²C (SOC)/UART X2(2-wire) /HW monitor/FAN/ 8bit GPIO(NCT5655)
Display
Chipset
Intel® Kaby Lake Processor integrated Graphics
VGA Resolution
Supports up to 1920 x1200@60Hz (Chrontel® 7517A)

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Multiple Display
Supports 3 independent display
LVDS(eDP)+VGA(HDMI)+DDI(HDMI or DP)
DDI
2 Port, configurable to HDMI 1.4/DP1.2 or VGA
HDMI up to 2560 x 1600@60Hz or 4096 x 2160@24Hz
DP up to 4096 x 2304@60Hz
LCD Interface
LVDS support 2 channels 18/24-bit, up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz (Chrontel®
CH7511B)
Optional eDP 1.4 up to 4096 x 2304@60Hz
Ethernet
LAN Chip
Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
Ethernet Interface
10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible
Mechanical &
Environmental
Power Requirement
+9 ~ +19V, VSB: 5V
ACPI
Single power ATX Support S0, S3, S4, S5
ACPI 5.1 Compliant
Power Type
AT/ATX
Operating Temp.
-40°C to 75°C
Storage Temp.
-40°C to 75°C
Operating Humidity
0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Size (L x W)
95 mm x 95 mm
Weight
0.44lbs(0.2kg)
OS Support
1) Windows® 10 Enterprise (64-bit)
2) Linux (Kernel>4.7) (64-bit)
3) WinCE: doesn’t support
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ESM-KBLU.

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2.Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Installation Procedure
This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system.
1. Turn off the power supply.
2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation).
3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat panel. A
CRT monitor must be connected in order to change NVRAM settings to supportflat panel.
4. Connect power supply to the board via the ATXPWR.
5. Turn on the power.
6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the "Save & Exit \
Restore Defaults" feature.
7. If TFT panel display is to be utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before
connecting the display cable and turning on the power.

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2.2.1 Main Memory
ESM-KBLU provides two 260-pin SODIMM socket, supports up to 32GB DDR4 2133
SDRAM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
board and components.
SODIMM

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Locate the SODIMM socket on the board.
Carefully hold two edges of the SODIMM module. avoid touching its connectors.
Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
Firmly press the modules into the socket which automatically snaps into the mounting
notch. Do not force the SODIMM module in with extra force as the SODIMM module
only fits in one direction.
To remove SODIMM modules, simultaneously push the two ejector tabs outward,
then pull out the SODIMM module.
Note:
(1) Please do not change any DDR4 SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase
your system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance.
(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or
optional boards. Before proceeding, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.
Mounting Notch
Notch Key
Ejector
Tab
260-pin DDR4 SODIMM

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2.3 Connector List
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,
2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
The following tables list the function of each of the board’s jumpers and connectors.
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
JSPI
(Reserved for BIOS programming)
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
SW1
AT/ATX mode selector
SODIMM1
260-pin DDR4 SDRAM DIMM socket
SODIMM2
260-pin DDR4 SDRAM DIMM socket
CN1A
COM Express connector 1
CN1B
COM Express connector 2

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2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.4.1 AT/ATX mode selector (SW1)
*Default
AT/ATX mode
AT mode*
ATX mode
OFF
1

ON
2
OFF
1

ON
2
2.4.1.1 Signal Description –AT/ATX mode selection
AT/ATX mode
Description
AT mode
Auto-power on, no need to press Power button to
enable power on/off
ATX mode
Press the power button to enable power on/off

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2.4.2 COM Express Connector 1 (CN1A)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
GND
A1
B1
GND
GBE0_MDI3-
A2
B2
GBE0_ACT#
GBE0_MDI3+
A3
B3
LPC_LFRAME#
GBE0_LINK100#
A4
B4
LPC_AD0
GBE0_LINK1000#
A5
B5
LPC_AD1
GBE0_MDI2-
A6
B6
LPC_AD2
GBE0_MDI2+
A7
B7
LPC_AD3
GBE0_LINK#
A8
B8
NC
GBE0_MDI1-
A9
B9
NC
GBE0_MDI1+
A10
B10
LPC_CLK
GND
A11
B11
GND
GBE0_MDI0-
A12
B12
PWRBTN#
GBE0_MDI0+
A13
B13
SMB_CK
NC
A14
B14
SMB_DAT
SUS_S3#
A15
B15
SMB_ALERT#
SATA0_TX+
A16
B16
SATA1_TX+
SATA0_TX-
A17
B17
SATA1_TX-
SUS_S4#
A18
B18
SUS_STAT#
SATA0_RX+
A19
B19
SATA1_RX+
SATA0_RX-
A20
B20
SATA1_RX-
GND
A21
B21
GND
SATA2_TX+
A22
B22
NC
SATA2_TX-
A23
B23
NC
SUS_S5#
A24
B24
PWR_OK
SATA2_RX+
A25
B25
NC
SATA2_RX-
A26
B26
NC
BATLOW#
A27
B27
WDT
SATA_ACT#
A28
B28
NC
HDA_SYNC
A29
B29
HDA_SDIN1
HDA_RST#
A30
B30
HDA_SDIN0