DFI KS-SD Series User manual

KS-SD Series
Modular-Designed Industrial Panel PC
User’s Manual
A56700952
Preliminary
Version

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Copyright
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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 A
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 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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Table of Contents
Copyright.............................................................2
Trademarks.......................................................... 2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class A ..................... 2
About this Manual................................................4
Warranty ............................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions .................................4
Safety Measures...................................................4
Safety Precautions ...............................................5
About the Package............................................... 5
Chapter 1 - Introduction....................................... 6
Overview.................................................................................6
Key Features ...........................................................................6
Specifications...........................................................................7
Getting to Know the KS-SD .....................................................8
Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................9
Chapter 2 - Getting Started ..................................10
Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices......................... 11
Assemble the Modular Panel PC ............................................ 11
Removing the Chassis Cover................................................... 12
Installing a SODIMM .............................................................. 13
Installing a 2.5” SATA Drive.................................................... 14
Installing a Mini PCIe or an mSATA Card................................. 15
Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings.................................16
Clear CMOS Data ................................................................... 16
Auto Power-on Select............................................................. 16
COM1/COM2 RS232 Power Select ........................................... 17
COM1/COM2 RS232/422/485 Select........................................ 18
COM3/COM4 RS232/422/485 Select........................................ 19
Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors......................... 20
Bottom Panel I/O Ports ..........................................................20
COM (Serial) Ports ...................................................................................... 20
Remote Power-on Switch ............................................................................ 21
Top Panel I/O Ports ............................................................... 21
RJ45 LAN Ports........................................................................................... 22
Display Interfaces ....................................................................................... 22
USB Ports................................................................................................... 23
9~36V DC-in .............................................................................................. 23
I/O Connectors ...................................................................... 24
Parallel Connector....................................................................................... 24
12V DC-out ................................................................................................ 24
Front Panel Connector ............................................................................... 25
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors...................................................................... 25
SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connectors............................................................ 26
SMBus Connector ...................................................................................... 26
Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................................... 27
Digital I/O Connector.................................................................................. 27
S/PDIF Connector ....................................................................................... 28
LPC Connector............................................................................................ 28
Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 29
Chapter 6 - Mounting Options ..............................30
Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup .......................................32
Main .......................................................................................................... 33
Advanced .................................................................................................. 33
Device Manager.......................................................................................... 39
Security...................................................................................................... 43
Boot........................................................................................................... 43
Exit............................................................................................................ 45
Chapter 8 - Supported Software ...........................47

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About this Manual
An electronic file of this manual can be obtained from the DFI website at www.dfi.com.To
download the user’s manual from our website, please go to “Support” > “Download Center.”
On the Download Center page, select your product or type the model name and click “Search”
to find all technical documents including the user’s manual for a specific product.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product,
inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and
product 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 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
servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power
cord.
Battery:
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
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.
• KS-SD system unit
• Screw pack for SATA installation
• Screw pack for Mini PCIe installation
Optional Items
• Panel mount kit
• Power cord
• Power adapter (160W)
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.
Safety Precautions
• Use the correct DC input voltage range.
• 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.
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
• Keep this system away from humidity.
• Place the system on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
• The openings on the system are for air ventilation to protect the system from overheating.
DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
• Place the power cord in such a way that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything on
top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system
and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the system’s electrical range label.
• If the system will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient overvoltage.
• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:
- The power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has penetrated the system.
- The system has been exposed to moisture.
- The system is not working properly.
- The system dropped or is damaged.
- The system has obvious signs of breakage.
• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the
unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does
not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.
• Disconnect the system from the DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use
liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Overview Key Features
Model Name KS-SD
Processor 6th Generation Intel®CoreTM processors, LGA 1151 Socket
Chipset Intel®Q170 Chipset
LAN 2 LAN ports
COM 4 COM ports
Display VGA
DVI-D (DVI-I connector)
HDMI or DP
USB 4 USB 3.0 Type A ports
Power 9~36V DC-in
Rear View
Front View

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Specifications
Processor System 6th/7th Generation Intel®CoreTM Processors, LGA 1151 Socket
• Intel®Core™i7-6700TE, Quad Core, 8M Cache, 2.4GHz (3.4GHz), 35W
• Intel®Core™ i5-6500TE, Quad Core, 6M Cache, 2.3GHz (3.3GHz), 35W
• Intel®Core™i3-6100TE, Dual Core, 4M Cache, 2.7GHz, 35W
Chipset • Intel®Q170 Chipset
Memory Two 260-pin SODIMM
• Supports dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133MHz
• Supports up to 32GB system memory
Graphics Intel®HD Gen 9 Graphics
OpenGL 5.0, DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.1
• Supports these codecs:
HW Decode: AVC/H.264, MPEG2, VC1/WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG, HEVC/H265,
VP8, VP9
HW Encode: MPEG2, AVC/H264, JPEG, HEVC/H265, VP8, VP9
• Output displays:
VGA: resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
DVI: resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
HDMI: resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 24Hz or 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
DP: resolution up to 4096x2304 @ 60Hz
Triple/Dual
Display VGA (+) DVI-D (DVI-I connector) (+) HDMI/DP
Storage One 2.5" SATA drive bay
• SATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s
Ethernet One Intel®I211AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
One Intel®I219V (10/100/1000Mbps)
Expansion One full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB)
One half-size Mini PCIe (USB/mSATA)
Chapter 1
Note:
* Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales repre-
sentative for more information.
Power • Power input voltage: 9~36V DC-in (terminal block type connector)
Cooling System • Fanless with heatsink
Environment • Operating Temperature:
-20 to 50°C (SSD or mSATA-mini or CFast card, with 0.7m/s air ow)
• Storage Temperature:
-20 to 50°C
• Relative Humidity:
5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
• Shock:
Half sine wave 3G, 11ms, 3 shock per axis
Construction • Aluminum + SGCC
Mounting • Panel/VESA Mount
- Mounting brackets and screws* (optional)
Dimensions • 235mm x 63.2mm x 221.2mm (W x H x D)
Weight •3.5 kg
OS Support • Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
• Windows 10 IoT LTSB RS1 Enterprise (64bit)
• Linux
Other Features System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255 Seconds
Standards and
Certications
• Shock
Half sine wave 3G, 11ms, 3 shock per axis
• Vibration
IEC68-2-64
• Certicates
CE, FCC Class A, RoHS
Front Panel I/O
Ports
• Front Panel
- One power button with LED
- One reset button
- One status and one HDD LED
- One remote power-on/power-off connector
- Two RS-232/422/485 (DB-9) (RS-232 with power)
- Two RS-232/422/485 (DB-9)
• Rear Panel
- Two RJ45 LAN ports
- One VGA port/one DVI (DVI-D signal)/one HDMI or DP
- Four USB 3.0 Type A ports
- One 9~36V DC-in 3-pole terminal block

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Power button with LED (Green)
Press to power on or power off the system.
Reset button
Press to reset the system.
HDD LED (Red)
Indicates the status of storage devices (including the mSATA card) as below.
Status LED (Orange)
Indicates system status as below.
Status LED
ACPI States Powered-On Standby/Sleep Hibernate/
Soft off
LED Behavior Always ON Blinks Off
Remote power-on/power-off switch connector
Connects a distant power on/off switch.
COM Ports
All COM ports can be selected among RS232, RS422 and RS485 via jumper settings.
In addition, COM1 and COM2 can be selected between standard RS232 and RS232 with
power via jumper settings.
Getting to Know the KS-SD
Chapter 1
Bottom View Top View
DC-in
DC 9~36V power input via a terminal block connector.
DVI-D (DV-I connector)
Connects the DVI-D connector of an LCD monitor.
HDMI (or DP, optional)
Connects the HDMI connector of an LCD monitor.
USB 3.0 Ports
Connect USB 3.0 devices as well as devices based on previous USB versions.
Gigabit LAN Ports
Connect the system to a local area network.
VGA Connector
Connects the VGA connector of a monitor.
HDD LED
HDD State Disk access
activity Disk drives present or not present
LED Behavior Blink Off
COM 2
Power Button (1)
(Green LED)
Reset Button COM 3 COM 4
Status LED (Orange)
HDD LED (Red)
COM 1
Remote Power-on
Switch
DC-in
DVI-D
(DVI-I connector)
LAN 1 LAN 2
VGA
USB 3.0
HDMI (optional)

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60.70
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63.206
60.70
Mechanical Dimensions
Chapter 1
Front View
Right View
Left View
Rear View
Panel View*
The front OSD is capable of controlling the system in the following ways in addition to its ex-
plicit functions.
1. System Power On/Off: Press the Backlight on/off button for 3 seconds.
2. Light Sensor On/Off: Press the Brightness up arrow for 3 seconds.
3. OSD Lock/Unlock: Press the Brightness down arrow for 3 seconds.
Backlight or Power
on/off1Volume Control Brightness
Control2,3
Power4HDD
(green) (orange)
Note:
The front panel OSD is an optional feature for SKUs with panel modules.

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 2
Preparing the System
Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
• SATA hard drive
• Any means of power supply
• Memory module
• Screwdriver
Installing Devices
The following devices can be installed in the system.
• Memory module
• SATA hard drives
• Mini PCIe and mSATA cards
Configuring the BIOS
You may need to change configurations such as the date, time and settings of devices in
the system before you install an operating system or deploy the device in your operating
environment.
1. Power on the system.
2. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the
screen. Press the Delete key to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Installing an Operating System
Most operating system software can be installed using a DVD or bootable USB drive. Be
sure to install a storage device.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on installing a SATA drive or an
mSATA card.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing an operating
system.
Installing the Drivers
The system requires you to install drivers for some devices to operate properly. Refer to
the Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.