DFI KU553 User manual

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KU553
Embedded SBC 3.5”
User’s Manual
A50710920

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Copyright
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produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without
the prior written permission from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi-
cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu-
ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes
to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions
or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
will always provide the most updated information.
© 2019. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
are the properties of the respective owners.
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
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 reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged 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 the 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.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Copyright............................................................................................................. 2
Trademarks ........................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B.....................................................2
Warranty.............................................................................................................. 4
Static Electricity Precautions......................................................................4
Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4
About the Package......................................................................................... 5
Optional Items..................................................................................................5
Before Using the System Board...............................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction .............................................................................6
Specifications ................................................................................................6
Features..........................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation................................................ 8
Board Layout.................................................................................................8
Mechanical Drawing ....................................................................................9
Block Diagram............................................................................................... 9
System CPU................................................................................................. 10
System Memory.......................................................................................... 10
Installing the SODIMM Module .................................................................... 11
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 12
Clear CMOS................................................................................................ 12
M.2 B Key Signal Select .............................................................................. 12
Backlight Brightness Select.......................................................................... 13
Panel Power Select ..................................................................................... 13
Rear Panel I/O Ports................................................................................. 14
9~36V DC-in .............................................................................................. 14
Graphics Interfaces..................................................................................... 15
RJ45 LAN Ports........................................................................................... 15
USB Ports................................................................................................... 16
I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 17
Digital I/O Connector.................................................................................. 17
Front Audio Connector ................................................................................ 17
COM (Serial) Port ....................................................................................... 18
Standby Power LED .................................................................................... 19
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................ 19
SATA (Serial ATA) Connector ....................................................................... 20
SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connector ............................................................. 20
LVDS LCD Panel Connector ......................................................................... 21
LCD/Inverter Power Connector .................................................................... 21
Cooling Fan Connector ................................................................................ 22
Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 22
SMBus Connector ....................................................................................... 23
Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 23
Battery....................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup............................................................... 25
Overview....................................................................................................... 25
Insyde BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................ 26
Main .......................................................................................................... 26
Advanced ................................................................................................... 26
Security...................................................................................................... 38
Boot........................................................................................................... 38
Exit............................................................................................................ 39
Updating the BIOS .................................................................................... 40
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM ............................................................................. 40
Chapter 4 - Supported Software........................................................... 41
Chapter 5 - RAID.......................................................................................... 49
Chapter 6 - Intel AMT Settings.............................................................. 52
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Checklist ............................................ 66
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Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, in-
ability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and prod-
uct specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper instal-
lation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circum-
stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or
out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service
agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the
product that has been modified or altered.
Static Electricity Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han-
dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts
or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con-
nectors by their ends.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic-
ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power
cord.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other com-
ponents. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD worksta-
tion only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chas-
sis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• 1 KU553 board
• 1 COM port cable (Length: 300mm)
• 1 Serial ATA data cable (Length: 500mm)
• 1 Serial ATA power cable (Length: 250mm)
• 1 Heat sink (Height: 26mm or 31mm)
Optional Items
• USB port cable (Length: 200mm)
• Power adapter (60W, 12V)
• 4 pin to DC jack cable
• Heat spreader (Height: 11mm)
• Audio cable (Length: 160mm)
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Before Using the System Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following
internal components.
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at
least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Specifications
Chapter 1
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SYSTEM Processor 7th Generation Intel®CoreTM Processors, BGA 1356
Intel®CoreTM i7-7600U Processor, Dual Core, 4M Cache, 2.8GHz (3.9GHz), 15W
Intel®CoreTM i5-7300U Processor, Dual Core, 3M Cache, 2.6GHz (3.5GHz), 15W
Intel®CoreTM i3-7100U Processor, Dual Core, 3M Cache, 2.4GHz, 15W
Intel®Celeron®Processor 3965U, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 2.2GHz, 15W
Memory One 260-pin SODIMM up to 16GB
Single Channel DDR4 1866/2133MHz
BIOS Insyde SPI 128Mbit
GRAPHICS Controller Intel®HD Graphics GT Series
Feature OpenGL 5.0, DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.1
HW Decode: AVC/H.264, MPEG2, VC1/WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG, HEVC/H265, VP8, VP9
HW Encode: AVC/H.264, MPEG2, JPEG, HEVC/H265, VP8, VP9
Display 1 x VGA
1 x LVDS/eDP
1 x DP++
VGA: resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
LVDS: dual channel 48-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
DP++: resolution up to 4096x2304 @ 60Hz
Triple
Displays
VGA + LVDS + DP++
EXPANSION Interface 1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB2.0/USB3.1 Gen1 (option)) with SIM slot (option)
1 x M.2 B key 2242 (PCIe Gen3/USB2.0/SATA3.0)
1 x M.2 E key 2230 (PCIe/USB2.0)
AUDIO Audio
Codec
Realtek ALC888S
ETHERNET Controller/
Phy
CoreTM Processors:
1 x Intel
®
I210AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps) or 1 x Intel
®
I210IT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
1 x Intel
®
I219LM PCIe with iAMT11.6 (10/100/1000Mbps)
Celeron® Processor:
1 x Intel
®
I210AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps) or 1 x Intel
®
I210IT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
1 x Intel
®
I219V PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
REAR I/O Ethernet 2 x GbE (RJ-45)
USB 4 x USB 3.0
Display 1 x VGA
1 x DP++
INTERNAL I/O Serial 1 x RS-232/422/485 (2.0mm pitch)
USB 2 x USB 2.0 (2.0mm pitch)
Display 1 x LVDS LCD Panel Connector
1 x LCD/Inverter Power
Audio 1 x Audio (Line-out/Mic-in)
SATA 1 x SATA 3.0 (up to 6Gb/s)
1 x SATA Power
DIO 1 x 8-bit DIO
SMBus 1 x SMBus
WATCHDOG TIMER Output & Interval System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255 Seconds
SECURITY TPM fTPM 2.0
POWER Type Wide Range 9~36VDC
Connector Right Angle Connector (4-pin)
DC Jack (available upon request)
Vertical Type Connector (4-pin) (available upon request)
Consumption Idle: i7-7600U: 12V @ 0.43A (5.16W)
Max: i7-7600U: 12V @ 3.16A (37.92W)
RTC Battery CR2032 Coin Cell
OS SUPPORT Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit
Linux Ubuntu 16.04
ENVIRONMENT Temperature Operating: 0 to 60°C (Opt. -20 to 70°C)
Storage: -40 to 85°C
Humidity Operating: 5 to 90% RH
Storage: 5 to 90% RH
MTBF 606,151 hrs @ 25°C; 394,265 @ 45°C; 267,894 @ 60°C
MECHANICAL Dimensions 3.5" SBC Form Factor
146mm (5.75") x 102mm (4.02")
Height PCB: 1.6mm
Top Side: 16.3mm, Bottom Side: 4.0mm
CERTIFICATIONS CE, FCC, RoHS

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Features
• Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set
time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so
that your system will continue to operate.
• DDR4
DDR4 delivers increased system bandwidth and improves performance at a lower power than
DDR3/DDR2.
• Graphics
The integrated Intel®HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance
and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with out-
standing graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compat-
ibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports 1 VGA, 1 LVDS/eDP
and 1 DP++ interfaces for triple display outputs.
• Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of
up to 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel
ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.
• Gigabit LAN
Intel®I210AT/I210IT PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller and Intel®I219LM/I219V PCI Ex-
press Gigabit Ethernet controller support up to 1Gbps data transmission.
• Audio
The Realtek ALC888S audio codec provides 2.1-channel High Definition audio output.
• Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system
manually or let the system power-on automatically.
• USB
The system board supports the USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmission
speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s) and
USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for data transmission, reduces power
consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is a marked improvement in device
transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible exter-
nal Plug and Play peripherals.
• Wake-On-USB
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the
S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
• ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enable PCs to implement power manage-
ment and plug-and-play with operating systems that support power management features.
With ACPI, the system can further utilize the Ethernet adapter’s wake-on-LAN (WOL) capability
that enables remote wake-up if the Ethernet adapter supports such feature.
• RTC Timer
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the
set date and time.
• Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is
supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man-
agement Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on
the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Board Layout
Top View Bottom View
USB 2.0
4-pin
Right Angle
USB 1-2 USB 3.0
VGA
USB 3-4 USB 3.0
4-pin Vertical Type (optional)
DC-in (optional)
Chassis
Intrusion
1
Clear CMOS (JP1)
LAN 1
LAN 2
DP++
Buzzer
1
1
1
CPU Fan
1
SATA 3.0SATA 0
Standby
Power LED
DDR4 SODIMM
CH7517
1
5
SMBus
2
2
1
10
9
DIO
Intel I210AT or
I210IT (opt.)
SPI Flash BIOS
10
9
Front Audio
1
2
PTN3460
LCD/Inverter
Power
1
12
39
40
1
1
2
5
6
2
10
M.2 B Key Signal Select
(JP7)
1
Front Panel
1
USB 7-8
SATA
Power
3
1
2
5
6
1Backlight Brightness Select
(JP12)
Panel Power Select
(JP13)
LVDS LCD Panel
M.2 E Key
2
1
9
COM1
Battery
M.2 B Key
Mini PCIe
SIM
(optional)
5
5
S
71
Intel I219LM
or I219V
Intel
BGA 1356
ALC888S
Nuvoton
NCT6106D

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Block Diagram
Core
i7/i5/i3
Celeron
Super IO
with WDT
Digital I/O 8-bit
DDR4 2133MHz
SODIMM
Channel A
Mini PCIe
USB 2.0
DDI
LPC Bus
CH7517 DDI
VGA
SMBus
SMBus
SPI
M.2 E key
USB 2.0
LVDS
DP++
I210AT
I219LM
PCIe x1
PCIe x1
SATA 1x
RS-232/422/485 1x
FAN Control
H/W Monitor
PCIe x1
USB 2.0
USB 2.0 2x
SATA 3.0
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 4x
PTN3460
eDP
ALC888 HDA
Audio Jack
(Line-out)
Front Audio
GLAN 2
GLAN 1
SIM
(opt.)
M.2 B key
USB 2.0
PCIe x1
(SATA 3.0)
PCIe x1
(USB 3.1 Gen1 opt.)
Mechanical Diagram
0
6
11.76
40.92
67.43
84.93
103.49
120.09
137.66
140
146
0
18.98
102
0
6
14
0
0
22
96
98.40

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
System Memory
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in
boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wear-
ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If
a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Important:
When the Standby Power LED is red, it indicates that there is power on the system
board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices.
Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
• One 260-pin SODIMM up to 16GB
• Single Channel DDR4 1866/2133MHz
Features
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DDR4
Standby
Power
LED
System CPU
The system board is equipped with a Kabylake-U microprocessor in socket BGA compatible
package 1356.