DFI KS156-AL User manual

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KS156-AL
15.6” Touch Panel PC
User’s Manual
A49800902
Preliminary

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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.
© 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 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 KS156-AL .................................................8
Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................9
Chapter 2 - Getting Started ...............................................10
Chapter 3 - Installing Devices............................................11
Removing the Chassis Cover................................................... 11
Installing a SATA drive ...........................................................11
Installing an M.2 Card............................................................ 12
Installing a Mini PCIe Card ..................................................... 13
Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings..............................................14
Clear CMOS Data ...................................................................14
M.2 Signal Select ...................................................................15
Backlight Power Select ...........................................................16
Panel Power Select ................................................................ 16
LCD/Inverter Power Select......................................................17
Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors......................................18
Top Panel I/O Ports ...............................................................18
USB Ports................................................................................................... 19
RJ45 LAN Ports........................................................................................... 19
COM (Serial) Ports ...................................................................................... 20
Graphics Interfaces..................................................................................... 21
Audio Output.............................................................................................. 21
I/O Connectors ...................................................................... 22
Serial ATA Connector & Serial ATA Power Connector..................................... 22
S/PDIF Connector ...................................................................................... 22
LVDS LCD Panel & Inverter Power Connector............................................... 23
Digital I/O and Power Connectors................................................................ 24
Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 24
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................ 25
Standby Power LED .................................................................................... 25
Battery....................................................................................................... 26
SMBus Connector ...................................................................................... 26
Chapter 6 - Mounting Options ...........................................29
VESA Mount .......................................................................... 29
Panel Mount ..........................................................................30
Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup ....................................................31
Chapter 8 - Supported Software ........................................43

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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 consequential 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 damages 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.
• One 15.6” Touch Panel PC
• One sheet of poron foam
• One CD disk includes: Drivers and Manual
Optional Items
• Panel mount kit
• Power Adapter (60W, 12V/5A, Level 6, RoHS)
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
KS156-AL
Rear View
Key Features
Model Name KS156-AL
Processor Intel Atom®Processor E3900 Family, BGA 1296
Intel Atom®x5-E3940 Processor
Intel®Pentium®Processor N4200
LAN Two LAN ports
COM Two COM ports (DB-9)
Display VGA and HDMI ports
USB Four USB 3.0 ports (type A)
Audio Line-out jack
Front View
Bottom View

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Specifications
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Note:
*Optional items are not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales repre-
sentative for more information.
Processor Intel Atom® Processor E3900 Series, BGA 1296
Intel Atom®x5-E3940 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (1.8GHz), 9.5W
Intel®Pentium®Processor N4200, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz (2.5GHz), 6W
Memory Two 204-pin SODIMM up to 16GB
Single Channel DDR3L 1867MHz
BIOS Insyde SPI 64Mbit (supports UEFI boot only)
Display and Touch
Screen
• Display: 15.6” 1366x768 TFT LCD Panel with Capacitive / 5-Wire
Resistive Touch Screen
• Brightness: 400 cd/m²
• Contrast: 500:1
• Backlight Lifetime: 50,000 hours
Graphics • Intel®HD Graphics
Display ports: VGA (resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) & HDMI
(resolution up to 3840x2160 @ 30Hz)
Supported applications: OpenGL 5.0, DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.1
• Supported Codecs:
HW Decode: AVC/H.264, MPEG2, VC1/WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG, HEVC/
H.265, VP8, VP9, MVC
HW Encode: AVC/H.264, JPEG/MJPEG, HEVC/H.265, VP8, VP9, MVC
Storage 1 x 2.5" SATA 3.0 Drive Bay
Expansion 1 x PCIe x1 slot (Gen 2)
1 x M.2 Type (Key B) (PCIe/SATA/USB)
1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB)
Audio Controller Realtek ALC888 5.1-channel
Ethernet Controller 2 x Intel®I210AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
Top I/O Ports 2 x Antenna Hole for Wi-Fi or Cell Module
Bottom I/O Ports 2 x GbE (RJ-45) (10/100/1000Mbps)
2 x RS-232/422/485 (DB-9)
4 x USB 3.0 (type A)
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
1 x Line-out
1 x Power Button
Watchdog Timer System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255 Seconds
Power Two Types: 12V DC or 15V - 36V DC
OS Support
(UEFI ONLY)
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Yocto Project
Fedora 24 (Intel Graphics Driver available)
Ubuntu 16.04 (Intel Graphics Driver available)
Mechanism Construction: sheet metal
IP Rating: IP65 front panel protection
Mounting: VESA/panel mount (*)
Weight: TBD
Dimensions (W x H x D): 412.1 mm x 261.4 mm x 63 mm
Environment Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature: -30 to 70°C
Relative Humidity: 5 to 85% RH (non-condensing)
Tests and
Certication
Shock:
OP: Half-sine, 3G @ 11ms
Non-OP: Half-sine, 5G @ 11ms
Vibration:
OP: Random, 1Grms @ 5~500Hz, 30min
Non-OP: Sweep sine, 3Grms @ 10~500Hz, 30min

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Getting to Know the KS156-AL
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Bottom View Rear View
Power Button
Press to power on or power off the system.
COM Ports
Connect RS232, RS422 or RS485 devices.
LAN Ports
Connect a network device or a Ethernet cable from a LAN for network connectivity.
USB 3.0 Ports
Connect USB 3.0 devices as well as devices from previous versions such as USB 2.0
or USB 1.1.
Line-out Port
Connects a speaker.
VGA Port
Connects the VGA port of a display.
HDMI Port
Connects the HDMI port of a display.
DC-in Jack
Connects the DC-in power adapter.
Power Button HDMI
COM 1
(RS232/RS422/RS485)
COM 2
(RS232/RS422/RS485)
USB 3.0
VGA LAN1 LAN2
Line-out
DC-in

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Mechanical Dimensions
Bottom View
Top View
Right ViewLeft View
Front View

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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 HDD/SSD
• Power adapter or other means of power supply
• AC power adapter
Installing Devices
The following devices can be installed in the system.
• Mini PCIe cards
• M.2 cards
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 BIOS setup utility.
Installing an Operating System
Depending on the method you choose to install your system, you may use a USB flash drive
or install a CD-ROM drive to run the Operating System CD.
Make sure that a SATA drive or an M.2 card is already installed.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on installing a SATA drive or an M.2 card.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing an 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
installing the drivers.