DFI KS150-BT User manual

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KS150-BT
15” Touch Panel PC
User’s Manual
A36600513

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Copyright
This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re-
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.
© 2015. 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 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 KS150-BT................................................................8
Mechanical Dimensions..............................................................................8
Motherboard Dimensions...........................................................................9
Chapter 2 - Getting Started..................................................................... 10
Preparing the System...............................................................................10
Installing Devices.......................................................................................10
Configuring the BIOS................................................................................ 10
Installing the Operating System............................................................10
Installing the Drivers................................................................................10
Chapter 3 - Installing Devices................................................................11
Removing the Chassis Cover..................................................................11
Installing the SODIMM............................................................................. 12
Installing the SATA Drive......................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings...................................................................15
Clear CMOS Data ........................................................................15
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select............................................15
USB Power Select........................................................................16
LCD/Inverter Power Select ..........................................................16
Panel Power Select......................................................................17
Backlight Power Select ................................................................17
Auto Power-on Select..................................................................18
SATA DOM Power Select..............................................................18
COM 1 RS232/422/485 Select.....................................................19
COM 1 RS232/Power Select .......................................................20
Digital I/O Power Select..............................................................20
Digital I/O Output State..............................................................21
Mini PCIe/mSATA Signal Select....................................................21
Mini PCIe/mSATA Power Select ...................................................22
SATA 1/mSATA Sinal Select .........................................................22
Dimming Mode Select..................................................................23
Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors.............................................. 24
Bottom Panel I/O Ports............................................................................24
12V DC-in ..................................................................................................24
Graphics Interface ...................................................................................... 25
RJ45 LAN Ports...........................................................................................25
USB Ports...................................................................................................26
Audio.........................................................................................................27
I/O Connectors........................................................................................... 27
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors...................................................................... 27
SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connectors............................................................28
Digital I/O and/or Power Connector.............................................................28
Cooling Fan Connectors...............................................................................29
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................29
COM (Serial) Ports...................................................................................... 30
LVDS LCD Panel Connector .........................................................................31
LCD/Inverter Power Connector....................................................................31
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.................................................................32
SMBus Connector (optional)........................................................................33
Expansion Slots..........................................................................................33
S/PDIF Connector.......................................................................................34
LAN LED Connector .................................................................................... 34
Chassis Intrusion Connector........................................................................35
Standby Power LED....................................................................................35
Battery....................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 6 - Mounting Options.................................................... 37
Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup............................................................................40
Overview.......................................................................................................40
AMI BIOS Setup Utility.............................................................................41
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................57
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM.............................................................................57
Chapter 8 - Supported Software...........................................................58
Chapter 9 - Digital I/O Programming Guide....................................71
Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code................................................73
Appendix B - System Error Message...................................................74
Appendix C - Troubleshooting Checklist............................................76

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About this Manual
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, in-
sert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click
“User’s Manual” on the main menu.
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 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.
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.
• 1 15” Touch Panel PC
• 1 Poron foam
• 1 Chassis Panel Mount Bracket
• 1 DVD disk includes: Manual
Optional Items
• Wall Mount kit
• Panel Mount kit
• Power Cord
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 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Overview
KS150-BT
Bottom View
Key Features
Model Name KS150-BT
Processor Intel®AtomTM E3800 Series
LAN 2 LAN ports
COM 4 COM ports
Display 1 DVI-I port
USB 2 USB 2.0 ports
1 USB 3.0 port
Audio Realtek ALC888 5.1-channel High Definition Audio
Side View

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Expansion • 1 Mini PCIe slot
- Supports USB and PCIe signals
- Supports mSATA or Wi-Fi* (optional)
- Supports full size Mini PCIe card
Power • Power input voltage: 12V DC-in
Environment • Temperature
- Operating: -10oC ~ 60oC (with SSD)
- Operating: 0oC ~ 45oC (with HDD)
- Storage: -20oC ~ 70oC
• Relative Humidity
- 85% RH at 60oC (with SSD)
- 85% RH at 45oC (with HDD)
Vibration • Operating: 1G, 5~500Hz
• Non-operating: 3G, 10~500Hz
Shock • Operating: 3G peak acceleration
• Non-operating: 5G peak acceleration
Front Panel
Protection • IP65 (Dust Tight; Water Proof protection) (TBD)
Construction • Aluminum front bezel
• Rear panel: aluminum and SGCC
Mounting • Wall mount (VESA 75x75 or 100x100)
• Panel mount (Mounting clamp)
Dimensions • 373mm x 297mm x 46.10mm (W x H x D)
Weight • 3.8 kg
OS Support • Windows 7, Windows 8
• Linux (Project base upon request only, with 3 months lead time)
Certification • CE, FCC Class A, RoHS
Specifications
Processor • Intel®AtomTM E3845, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.91GHz, 10W
• Intel®AtomTM E3825, Dual Core, 1M Cache, 1.33GHz, 6W
• BGA 1170 packaging technology
• 22nm process technology
Memory • Two 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM sockets (E3845)
- up to 8GB system memory
- dual channel memory interface
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket (E3825)
- up to 4GB system memory
- single channel memory interface
• Supports DDR3L 1333MHz (E3845)
Supports DDR3L 1066MHz (E3825)
LCD and Touch
Screen • 15” 1024x768 TFT LCD panel with touch screen • Supports capacitive touch screen
• Supports 5-wire resistive touch screen
• 50,000 MTBF LED backlight
• Brightness (cd/m²): 250
Storage • 1 2.5" SATA drive bay
- SATA 2.0 port with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
Graphics • Intel®HD Graphics
• Display port: DVI-I
• DVI-I: resolution up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz
LAN • 2 Intel®I210AT PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Audio • Realtek ALC888 5.1-channel High Definition Audio
I/O Ports • Bottom
- 1 12V DC-in jack
- 1 DVI-I port
- 2 RJ45 LAN ports
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- 1 USB 3.0 port
- 1 Line-out jack
- 1 Power switch
- 3 DB-9 RS232 COM ports
- 1 DB-9 RS232/422/485 COM ports (RS232 and/or power)
Chapter 1
Note:
*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen-
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Getting to Know the KS150-BT
Chapter 1
Bottom View
COM Ports
Used to connect a serial device.
USB Ports
Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
LAN Ports
Used to connect the system to a local area network.
DVI-I Port
Used to connect a DVI-I device.
Line-out
Used to connect to a speaker.
DC-in
Used to plug a power adapter.
Power Switch
Press to power-on or power-off the system.
USB 2.0
DC-in
COM 3
DVI-I COM 1
Line-out COM 2
Mechanical Dimensions
KS150-BT
373.00
297.00
46.10
277.00209.00
Bottom View
Top View
Front View
Left View Right View
USB 3.0
Power Switch
LAN 2
LAN 1
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Motherboard Dimensions
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0.00
0.00 17.82
34.77
54.77
74.78
97.27
129.12
157.32
56.12
1.58
35.60
60.09
84.24
52.02
74.88
93.02
115.88
154.94
113.41
128.14
128.7
8
157.4
8
163.6
5
154.94
22.86
11.39
6.35
10.16
159.84

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 2
Preparing the System
Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
• SATA hard drive
• AC power adapter
• CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
• Memory module
Installing Devices
The following are devices that can be installed in the system.
• Memory module
• SATA hard drive
• Mini PCIe card
Configuring the BIOS
To get you started, you may need to change configurations such as the date, time and the
type of hard disk drive.
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 AMI BIOS setup utility.
Installing the Operating System
Most operating system software are provided in a CD therefore you need to install a CD-ROM
drive in order to use the CD.
Make sure a 2.5” SATA drive is already installed.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on connecting a CD-ROM drive and install-
ing a SATA drive.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the operating system.
Installing the Drivers
The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be installed to pro-
vide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on
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Chapter 3 Installing Devices
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Installing Devices
Removing the Chassis Cover
Mounting Screw
4. After removing the mounting screws, lift the cover up.
5. The SODIMM sockets, Mini PCIe slot and SATA drive bay are readily accessible after remov-
ing the chassis cover.
Lift the Cover Upward
1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered-
off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. The 8 mounting screws on the back side of the system are used to secure the cover to the
chassis. Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place for later use.
SATA drive bay
Mini PCIe slot
SODIMM sockets

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Installing the SODIMM
1. The SODIMM sockets are located on the system board.
2. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in
only one direction.
3. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30
degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into
the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear
inside the socket.
SODIMM Module
4. Push the module down until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will
hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position.
Clip
Clip
SODIMM socket 1
Important:
When installing one DDR3L SODIMM only, make sure to install it into the SODIMM 1
socket.
SODIMM socket 2
Clip
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Installing the SATA Drive
2. Remove the 4 mounting screws on the HDD bracket and then put them in a safe place for
later use.
1. The SATA drive bay is located on the system.
Mounting screw
3. Insert the SATA drive into the HDD bracket and connect the SATA power/data connector on
the SATA drive to the SATA power/data cable secured on the HDD bracket.
HDD bracket
SATA drive
SATA power/data cable
4. Then, align mounting holes of the SATA drive with mounting holes on the back side of the
HDD bracket and use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place.
Mounting screw
SATA drive bay

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5. Place the SATA drive with the HDD bracket into the system. Tighten the 4 mounting screws
you removed in step 2.
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Chapter 4 Jumper Settings
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Data
If you encounter the followings,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP7 back to its default setting,
pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
JP7
2-3 On:
Clear CMOS Data
1-2 On: Normal (default)
312
312
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select
JP6
2-3 On: +5V_standby
1-2 On: +5V (default)
132
132
JP6 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting +5V_standby
will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.
Important:
The +5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

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JP3, JP4, JP5 and JP10 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby
will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.
USB Power Select
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the
+5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more
USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
(default)
1-2 On: +5V
1
3
2
1
3
2USB 0-1
(JP4)
USB 3
(JP3)
312 312
1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On:
+5V_standby
(default)
USB 4-5
(JP5) USB 6-7 (JP10)
LCD/Inverter Power Select
2-3 On: +5V
1-2 On: +12V
(default)
132
132
JP21 is used to select the power level of LVDS LCD inverter connector.
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Panel Power Select
JP19 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel.
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP19 match
the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the
LCD panel.
JP19
1-2 On: +12V
3-4 On: +5V
5-6 On: +3.3V
(default)
5
1
3
2
4
6
5
2
4
6
1
3
5
2
4
6
1
3
Backlight Power Select
JP16 is used to select the power level of backlight control: +3.3V (default) or +5V.
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP16 match the
power specification of backlight control. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously
damage the backlight.
1-2 On: +3.3V
(default)
2-3 On: +5V
132
132
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Auto Power-on Select
312
312
JP13 is used to select the method of powering-on the system. If you want the system to
power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP13 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the
power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.
When using JP13 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure oc-
curs, the system may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power
flicker).
1-2 On:
Power-on via power button
(default)
2-3 On:
Power-on via AC power
JP13
SATA DOM Power Select
2-3 On: +5V
Note:
SATA port 0 provides adequate space for SATA DOM.
JP12 is used to select the power level of SATA DOM.
1-2 On: GND (default)
132
132
JP12
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COM 1 RS232/422/485 Select
JP8, JP9 and JP11 are used to configure the Serial COM port 1 to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex)
or RS485. The pin functions of the Serial COM port 1 will vary according to these jumpers’ set-
ting.
JP8
5-6 On: RS485
COM 1
642
531
1-2 On: RS232
(default) 3-4 On: RS422
Full Duplex
642
531
642
531
Note:
When COM 1 RS232/422/485 is selected, JP9 and JP11 must be set in accordance to
JP8.
JP8
642
531
JP9 JP11
642
531
1-3, 2-4 On:
RS232 (default) 3-5, 4-6 On:
RS422 Full Duplex/RS485
2
19
COM 1:
RS232/422/485
RS485
RS422
Full Duplex
RS232
2
19
RXDDCD-
TXD DTR-
GND DSR- RTS- CTS-
RI-
2
19
RXD-RXD+
TXD+ TXD-
NC. NC. NC. NC. NC.
2
19
DATA-DATA+
TXD NC.
NC. NC. NC. NC. NC.

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COM 1 RS232/Power Select
1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On:
RS232 (default) 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On:
RS232 with power
JP14 is used to configure the Serial COM port 1 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.
642
531
642
531
JP14
2
19
COM 1:
RS232/422/485
Digital I/O Power Select
2-3 On: +5V
1-2 On: +5V_standby
(default)
JP17 is used to select the power of Digital I/O signal.
1
3
2
1
3
2
JP17