Fortec Star GIGAIPC QBiP-8565A User manual

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Manual
GIGAIPC
QBiP-8565A
3,5” Embedded Single-Board Computer with Intel® Whiskey Lake i7-8565U (optional i7-8665UE)
Processor, 2x Intel® GbE, 1x RS232/422/485, 3x RS232, 2x SATA, 4x USB 3.1
QBiP-8265A
3,5” Embedded Single-Board Computer with Intel® Whiskey Lake i5-8265U (optional i5-8365UE)
Processor, 2x Intel® GbE, 1x RS232/422/485, 3x RS232, 2x SATA, 4x USB 3.1
QBiP-8165A
3,5” Embedded Single-Board Computer with Intel® Whiskey Lake i3-8145U
Processor, 2x Intel® GbE, 1x RS232/422/485, 3x RS232, 2x SATA, 4x USB 3.1
Note: a separate manual / datasheet is available for each version

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User’s Manual 1st Ed

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Copyright Notice
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manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products
described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translat¬ed, or
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use.
The material in this document is for product information only and is
subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been
made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, GIGAIPC
assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document,
or from the use of the information contained herein.
GIGAIPC reserves the right to make changes in the product design
without notice to its users.

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Acknowledgement
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• Intel, Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation
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• IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective
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Packing List
Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items
have been shipped:
Item Quantity
QBiP-8565A/ QBiP-8265A/ QBiP-8145A 1
SATA power cable 1
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.

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About this Document
This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as detailed
descriptions and explanations on the product’s hardware and software
features (if any), its specifications, dimensions, jumper/connector
settings/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if any), to facilitate
users in setting up their product.
Users may refer to the GIGAIPC.com for the latest version of this
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Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that
you keep this manual for future references
1. All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted.
2. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the
device.
3. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
4. Always completely disconnect the power before working on the
system’s hardware.
5. No connections should be made when the system is powered
as a sudden rush of power may damage sensitive electronic
components.
6. If the device is not to be used for a long time, disconnect it from
the power supply to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
7. Always disconnect this device from any AC supply before cleaning.
8. While cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of liquid or spray
detergents.
9. Make sure the device is installed near a power outlet and is easily
accessible.
10. Keep this device away from humidity.
11. Place the device on a solid surface during installation to prevent
falls
12. Do not cover the openings on the device to ensure optimal heat
dissipation.
13. Watch out for high temperatures when the system is running.

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14. Do not touch the heat sink or heat spreader when the system is
running
15. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This could cause fire or
electric shock.
16. As most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical
charge, be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when
installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap
and contain all electronic components in any static-shielded
containers.
17. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our
service personnel:
i. Damaged power cord or plug
ii. Liquid intrusion to the device
iii. Exposure to moisture
iv. Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described
in this manual
v. The device is dropped or damaged
vi. Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device
18. D O N O T L E AV E T H I S D E V I C E I N A N U N C O N T R O L L E D
ENVIRONMENT WITH TEMPERATURES BEYOND THE DEVICE’S
PERMITTED STORAGE TEMPERATURES (SEE CHAPTER 1) TO
PREVENT DAMAGE.

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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, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s
recycling or disposal directives.
Attention:
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée de façon incorrecte.
Ne la remplacer qu’avec le même modèle ou équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Recycler les batteries usées en accord avec les instructions du fabricant et les directives
gouvernementales de recyclage.

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Table Contents
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Copyright Notice ............................................................................. 2
Acknowledgement .......................................................................... 3
Packing List...................................................................................... 4
About this Document...................................................................... 5
Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 6
FCC Statement................................................................................. 8
China RoHS Requirements (CN)....................................................... 9
China RoHS Requirement (EN) ...................................................... 10
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications
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1.3 Specifications- QBiP-8565A/ QBiP-8265A/ QBiP-8145A.. 15
Chapter 2 – Hardware Information 17
2.1 Jumpers and Connectors ................................................ 18
2.2.1 CPU FAN (CPU FAN connector) ....................................... 21
2.2.2 System FAN (System FAN connector) ............................. 22
2.2.3 JCOM1 (COM1 RI# pin RI#/5V/12V Select)....................... 23
2.2.4 COM2, COM3, COM4 (Serial port header) ...................... 24
2.2.5 FUSB (USB 2.0 header) ..................................................... 25
2.2.6 SATAIII_0, SATAIII_1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connector).................. 26

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2.2.7 GPIO_CNT (General Purpose input/output header )....... 27
2.2.8 SATAPW1, SATAPW2 (SATA 6Gb/s power connector)...... 28
2.2.9 AT_CN (AT/ATX power mode select jumper) ................... 29
2.2.10 DC_IN (DC IN 1x4-pin power connector )........................ 30
2.2.11 SPK_OUT (Speaker out connector) .................................. 31
2.2.12 FP_Audio (Front Audio connector) .................................. 32
2.2.13 BKL_CN (Back light brightness control connector).......... 33
2.2.14 SYS_PANEL (Front panel header) ..................................... 34
2.2.15 LVDS (LVDS connector)..................................................... 35
2.2.16 LSW (LVDS resolution jumper)......................................... 36
2.2.17 BATTERY (Battery cable connector)................................. 37
2.2.18 LPC_CN (LPC Connector) ................................................. 38

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Chapter 1
Chapter1 - Product Specifications
QBiP-8565A/ QBiP-8265A/ QBiP-8145A

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3.5” SBC Boards QBiP-8565A/ QBiP-8265A/ QBiP-8145A
1.3 Specifications- QBiP-8565A/ 8265A/ 8145A
Motherboard QBiP-8565A QBiP-8265A QBiP-8145A
Form Factor 3.5'' SBC
146W x 101.7Dmm
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-
8565U Processor
14nm, 4 cores, 8
threads 1.8GHz,
up to 4.6 GHz
TDP 15W
8 MB Intel® Smart
Cache
Intel® Core™ i5-
8265U Processor
14nm, 4 cores, 8
threads 1.6GHz,
up to 3.9 GHz
TDP 15W
6 MB Intel® Smart
Cache
Intel® Core™ i3-
8145UE Processor
14nm, 2 cores
2.2GHz
up to 3.90 GHz
TDP 15W
4 MB Intel® Smart
Cache
Socket 1 x FCBGA1528
Chipset —
Memory
2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, Max. Capacity 32 GB
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 2400 MHz memory modules
Ethernet 2 x GbE LAN ports (Intel® i219V and Intel® i211AT)
Video
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® UHD Graphics 620
2 x HDMI1.4 port, supporting a maximum resolution of
4096x2304@24Hz
1 x LVDS port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920 x
1080@60Hz
* Support up to 3 displays at the same time
Audio Realtek ALC269
High Definition Audio
Storage 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Raid Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/5
Expansion Slots
1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- SATA 6Gb/s / PCIe X4
- Supports NGFF-2280 cards
1 x M.2 slot:
- E-key
- Supports NGFF-2230 (WiFi/BT)
1 x Mini-PCIe slot
- Full card size
-Support PCIe X1+USB2.0 --support 3G/4G module

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Motherboard QBiP-8565A QBiP-8265A QBiP-8145A
Internal I/O
1 x 4 pin box header (DC in)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x System fan header
1 x Front panel header
1 x Front panel audio header
1 x 2W Speaker out header
2 x SATA Power headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x GPIO (8 bits) & SMBUS header
3 x COM headers (RS-232)
1 x Backlight control header
1 x AT/ATX mode select jumper
1 x 3G Sim Slot
1 x LVDS connector
Rear I/O
1 x COM Port (RS232/422/485 and RI/5V/12V)
2 x HDMI
2 x RJ45
4 x USB3.1 Gen2
TPM 1 x TPM Header
OS Compatibility Windows® 10 (x64)
PSU Connectors 1 x 4-pin Box header power connector (9~36V Full Range) (48V
option)
Operating
Properties
Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
Operating humidity: 0-90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Non-operating humidity: 0%-95% (non-condensing)

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Chapter 2 – Hardware Information

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