Avalue Technology ECM-SKLH User manual

Part No. E2047392801R
ECM-SKLH
Intel® Skylake H Processor 3.5” Micro Module
User’s Manual
2nd Ed –02 November 2016

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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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Disclaimer
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including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve
design and/or performance. Avalue Technology assumes no responsibility or liability for the
use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, 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. Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Life Support Policy
Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF Avalue Technology Inc.
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
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s 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 Avalue 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
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s 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.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
http://www.avalue.com.tw/

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Product Warranty
Avalue 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 purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under the
terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high
quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our
repair service. If any of Avalue’s products is defective, 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 type and speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS
revision number, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything
abnormal and list any on-screen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good
return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete 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.

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Content
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................8
1.1 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................8
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................8
1.3 Document Amendment History .................................................................................9
1.4 Manual Objectives...................................................................................................10
1.5 System Specifications.............................................................................................11
1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram..................................................................13
2. Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................14
2.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................15
2.2 Jumper and Connector List.....................................................................................17
2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ...............................................................................19
2.3.1 AT/ ATX Input power select (JAT1)................................................................................................ 19
2.3.2 Serial port 1 pin9 signal select (JRI) .............................................................................................. 19
2.3.3 Clear CMOS (JCMOS)................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.4 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JVR) .................................................................................. 20
2.3.5 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL)...................................................................................................... 21
2.3.6 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN)..................................................................................................... 21
2.3.7 System fan connector (SYS_FAN)................................................................................................. 22
2.3.8 Serial port 2 connector (JCOM2) ................................................................................................... 22
2.3.9 Serial port 2 in RS-422/485 mode (J422_485)............................................................................... 23
2.3.10 General purpose I/O connector (JDIO)...................................................................................... 23
2.3.11 SATA Power header 1/2 (SATAPW1/2) .................................................................................... 24
2.3.12 Power connector (PWR)............................................................................................................ 24
2.3.13 On-board header for USB2.0 (JUSB) ........................................................................................ 25
2.3.14 LPC connector (JLPC)............................................................................................................... 25
2.3.15 LVDS connector (JLVDS).......................................................................................................... 26
2.3.16 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFP)...................................................................................... 27
2.3.17 SPI header (JSPI)...................................................................................................................... 27
2.3.18 Battery connector (JBAT)........................................................................................................... 28
2.3.19 Audio connector (JAUDIO) ........................................................................................................ 28
2.3.19.1 Signal Description –Audio connector (JAUDIO)................................................................... 28
3.BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................29
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................30
3.2 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................30
3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................31
3.4 Getting Help............................................................................................................32

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3.5 In Case of Problems................................................................................................32
3.6 BIOS setup..............................................................................................................33
3.6.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 33
3.6.1.1 System Language.................................................................................................................. 34
3.6.1.2 System Date.......................................................................................................................... 34
3.6.1.3 System Time.......................................................................................................................... 34
3.6.2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................................. 35
3.6.2.1 Trusted Computing................................................................................................................ 35
3.6.2.2 APCI Settings ........................................................................................................................ 36
3.6.2.3 IT8528 Super IO Configuration.............................................................................................. 37
3.6.2.3.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration .................................................................................................... 38
3.6.2.3.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration .................................................................................................... 38
3.6.2.4 AMT Configuration................................................................................................................. 39
3.6.2.5 PCH-FW Configuration.......................................................................................................... 40
3.6.2.5.1 Firmware Update Configuration............................................................................................. 41
3.6.2.6 H/W Monitor........................................................................................................................... 41
3.6.2.6.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration ............................................................................................. 42
3.6.2.7 S5 RTC Wake Settings.......................................................................................................... 43
3.6.2.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................................ 45
3.6.2.9 CPU Configuration................................................................................................................. 46
3.6.2.10 Intel TXT Configuration.......................................................................................................... 47
3.6.2.11 SATA Configuration............................................................................................................... 48
3.6.2.12 Network Stack Configuration................................................................................................. 49
3.6.2.13 CSM Configuration ................................................................................................................ 50
3.6.2.14 USB Configuration................................................................................................................. 52
3.6.3 Chipset.......................................................................................................................................... 53
3.6.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration.......................................................................................... 53
3.6.3.1.1 Graphics Configuration.......................................................................................................... 54
3.6.3.1.2 DMI/OPI Configuration .......................................................................................................... 55
3.6.3.1.3 Memory Configuration ........................................................................................................... 56
3.6.3.1.4 GT- Power Management Control........................................................................................... 57
3.6.3.2 PCH-IO Configuration............................................................................................................ 57
3.6.3.2.1 PCI Express Configuration.................................................................................................... 58
3.6.3.2.2 USB Configuration................................................................................................................. 60
3.6.3.2.3 HD Audio Configuration......................................................................................................... 60
3.6.4 Security......................................................................................................................................... 61
3.6.4.1 Secure Boot menu................................................................................................................. 62
3.6.5 Boot .............................................................................................................................................. 63
3.6.6 Save and exit................................................................................................................................ 64
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset...................................................................................................... 64

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3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset.................................................................................................. 64
3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults.................................................................................................................... 64
3.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device .............................................................................. 64
4. Drivers Installation.......................................................................................................65
4.1 Install Chipset Driver...............................................................................................66
4.2 Install ME Driver......................................................................................................67
4.3 Install VGA Driver....................................................................................................68
4.4 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC233)..............................................................69
4.5 Install Ethernet Driver..............................................................................................70
4.6 Install RST Driver....................................................................................................72
5. Mechanical Drawing ....................................................................................................74

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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 3.5” ECM-SKLH Micro Module
1 x DVD-ROM contains the followings:
—User’s Manual (this manual in PDF file)
—Ethernet driver and utilities
—VGA drivers and utilities
—Audio drivers and utilities
1 x Cable set contains the followings:
—1 x Audio cable (12pin, 2.0 pitch)
—1 x USB 2.0 cable (10P/2.0mm-10P/2.0mm)
—1 x Serial ATA cable (7-pin, standard)
—1 x Wire SATA power cable (15-pin, 4P/2.5mm)
—1 x Flat Cable 9P(M)-PHD (10P/2.0mm)
3M foam (VHB-4622 10mm*20mm*1.1mm)

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
By
Comment
1st
January 2016
Avalue
Initial Release
2nd
September 2016
Avalue
Update Setting Jumpers & Connectors

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in details Avalue Technology ECM-SKLH 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
ECM-SKLH 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
Onboard 6th generation Intel® Skylake H Processor 45W/35W/25W (CPU GT4 not
support)
BIOS
AMI uEFI BIOS,128 Mbit SPI Flash ROM
iAMTsupported
System Chipset
Intel® Skylake PCH-H QM170 Corp
I/O Chip
EC(IT8528E)
System Memory
1 x 260-Pin DDR4 2133MTs SO-DIMM
(support non-ECC only)
SSD
1 xM.2( 2242) SSD (B key support SATA or PCIEx1 & USB3 only & USB2)
mSATA from MiniPCIe
Watchdog
Timer
H/W Reset, 1sec. –65535sec.
H/W Status
Monitor
Monitoring System Temperature, Voltage and FAN Status with Auto Throttling
Control
Expansion
1 x Full-Size Mini PCI Express Mini Card with mSATA supported
I/O
MIO
2 x SATA III, 1 x RS232 (COM1)
1 x RS232/422/485 COM2, LPC, SPI
USB
4 x USB3.0 (dual deck USB connector for 2 USB3.0 port), 2 x USB 2.0 (Wafer)
GPIO
8-bit GPIO
Display
Chipset
Intel® Skylake Processor integrated Graphics
Resolution
LVDS: 1920 x 1080@60Hz
2 x HDMI: 3840 x 2160@24Hz
Multiple Display
Triple display
HDMI
HDMI 1.4b
LCD
Interface
Dual channel 18/24-bit LVDS (via 7511B)
Audio
AC97 Codec
Realtek ALC233 HD codec Supports 2.1-CH Audio
Audio Amp
Internal AMP, Class-D amplifier has 2 Watt (rms)/4Ω per channel output
Line in, Line-Out, Mic in
Ethernet
LAN Chip
1 x Intel I210AT GbE controller
1 x Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY

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Ethernet
Interface
10/100/1000 Base-Tx compatible
Internal I/O
Connectors
Fan
2 x Fan 4P-Wafer
Buzzer
On board Buzzer
CMOS Battery
Wire CR2032
Power On
2 x 4-pin header
Audio
2 x 8-pin header
COM
1 x RS232/422/485 (COM2)
USB
2 x 5-pin header
Rear I/O
Connectors
USB
4 x USB3.0
LAN
2 x Ethernet
HDMI
2 x HDMI
LED
Front Panel LED Connector (for system use)
COM
1 x RS232
Mechanical &
Environmental
Power
Requirement
+12V
ACPI
Single power ATX Support S0, S3, S4, S5
ACPI 5.0 Compliant
Power Type
AT / ATX
Operating
Temp.
0°C ~ 60°C
Storage Temp.
-40°C ~ 75°C
Operating
Humidity
0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Size (L x W)
5.7" x 4" (146mm x 101mm)
Weight
0.44lbs (0.2kg)
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 ECM-SKLH.

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Jumper and 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.
Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
JCMOS
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JRI
Serial port 1 pin9 signal select
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JAT1
AT/ ATX Input power select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JVR
LCD backlight brightness adjustment
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
JBAT
Battery connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm
CPU_FAN
CPU fan connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54 mm
SYS_FAN
System fan connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
JAUDIO
Audio connector
8 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm

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JBKL
LCD inverter connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm
J422_485
Serial port 2 in RS-422/485 mode
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
COM1
Serial port 1 connector
D-sub 9-pin, male
JCOM2
Serial port 2 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JDIO
General purpose I/O connector
6 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JFP
Miscellaneous setting connector
4 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JLPC
Low pin count interface
7 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JLVDS
LVDS connector
20 x 2 header, pitch 1.25 mm
JSPI
SPI connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
USB1/2
On-board connector for USB3.0 x 4
JUSB
On-board header for USB2.0
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
HDMI1
DUAL HDMI connector
LAN
RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 2
LED1
HDD/Power LED indicator
PWR
Power connector
2 x 2 wafer, pitch 4.20 mm
SATAPW1/2
SATA power header 1/2
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm
SATA1/2
Serial ATA connector 1/2
NGFF_B
M.2 KEY-B 2242 connector
MPCIE
Full size Mini-PCI-e connector
SODIMM
DDR4 SODIMM socket

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2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.3.1 AT/ ATX Input power select (JAT1)
AT*
ATX
2.3.2 Serial port 1 pin9 signal select (JRI)
* Default
Ring*
+5V
+12V

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2.3.3 Clear CMOS (JCMOS)
* Default
Protect*
Clear CMOS
2.3.4 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JVR)
* Default
DC Mode*
PWM Mode