Kontron COMe-bEP7 User manual

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Disclaimer
Kontron would like to point out that the information contained in this user guide may be subject
to alteration, particularly as a result of the constant upgrading of Kontron products. This
document does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron with respect to technical
processes described in the user guide or any product characteristics set out in the user guide.
Kontron assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s), conveys
no license or title under any patent, copyright or mask work rights to these products and makes
no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright or mask
work right infringement unless otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this user
guide are for illustration purposes only. Kontron makes no representation or warranty that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification. Kontron
expressly informs the user that this user guide only contains a general description of processes
and instructions which may not be applicable in every individual case. In cases of doubt, please
contact Kontron.
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updated in line with the technical alterations and improvements made by Kontron to the
products and thus this user guide only reflects the technical status of the products by Kontron
at the time of publishing.
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
©2020 by Kontron S&T AG
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86156 Augsburg
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Intended Use
THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED
FOR USE OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, THE NAVIGATION, CONTROL
OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL, LIFE SUPPORT OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS, OR ANY
OTHER APPLICATION IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE,
OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY,
OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS").
You understand and agree that your use of Kontron devices as a component in High Risk
Applications is entirely at your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and
applications, you should provide adequate design and operating safeguards. You are solely
responsible for compliance with all legal, regulatory, safety, and security related requirements
concerning your products. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any Kontron
hardware or software components incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable
requirements. Unless otherwise stated in the product documentation, the Kontron device is not
provided with error-tolerance capabilities and cannot therefore be deemed as being engineered,
manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as device in High Risk
Applications. All application and safety related information in this document (including
application descriptions, suggested safety measures, suggested Kontron products, and other
materials) is provided for reference only.
Handling and operation of the product is permitted only for trained
personnel within a work place that is access controlled. Please follow the
“General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment” supplied with the system.

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Revision History
Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue Author
0.1 Initial issue 2021 April 21st MAG
1.01 Gate 4 document release 2022-02-08 MAG
1.02 Add notes to uEFI BIOS sections 2022-02-10 SH
1.03 Typo corrections 2022-04-19 MAG
Terms and Conditions
Kontron warrants products in accordance with defined regional warranty periods. For more
information about warranty compliance and conformity, and the warranty period in your region,
visit http://www.kontron.com/terms-and-conditions.
Kontron sells products worldwide and declares regional General Terms & Conditions of Sale,
and Purchase Order Terms & Conditions. Visit http://www.kontron.com/terms-and-
conditions.
For contact information, refer to the corporate offices contact information on the last page of
this user guide or visit our website CONTACT US.
Customer Support
Find Kontron contacts by visiting: http://www.kontron.com/support.
Customer Service
As a trusted technology innovator and global solutions provider, Kontron extends its embedded
market strengths into a services portfolio allowing companies to break the barriers of
traditional product lifecycles. Proven product expertise coupled with collaborative and highly-
experienced support enables Kontron to provide exceptional peace of mind to build and
maintain successful products.
For more details on Kontron’s service offerings such as: enhanced repair services, extended
warranty, Kontron training academy, and more visit http://www.kontron.com/support-and-
services/services.

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Customer Comments
If you have any difficulties using this user guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some
feedback, contact Kontron support. Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors or
problems as soon as possible and post the revised user guide on our website.

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Symbols
The following symbols may be used in this manual
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a property damage message.
Electric Shock!
This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60 V)
when touching products or parts of them. Failure to observe the
precautions indicated and/or prescribed by the law may endanger your
life/health and/or result in damage to your material.
Please refer also to the "High-Voltage Safety Instructions" portion below in
this section.
ESD Sensitive Device!
This symbol and title inform that the electronic boards and their
components are sensitive to static electricity. Care must therefore be taken
during all handling operations and inspections of this product in order to
ensure product integrity at all times.

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HOT Surface!
Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.
This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user
manual.
This symbol also indicates detail information about the specific product
configuration.
This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.
For Your Safety
Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary
to ensure its compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long
fault-free life. However, the life expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by
improper treatment during unpacking and installation. Therefore, in the interest of your own
safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform
with the following guidelines.
High Voltage Safety Instructions
As a precaution and in case of danger, the power connector must be easily accessible. The
power connector is the product’s main disconnect device.
Warning
All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled
personnel only.
Electric Shock!
Before installing a non hot-swappable Kontron product into a system
always ensure that your mains power is switched off. This also applies to
the installation of piggybacks. Serious electrical shock hazards can exist
during all installation, repair, and maintenance operations on this product.
Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which
provide external voltages before performing any work on this product.
Earth ground connection to vehicle’s chassis or a central grounding point
shall remain connected. The earth ground cable shall be the last cable to be

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disconnected or the first cable to be connected when performing
installation or removal procedures on this product.
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity.
Therefore, care must be taken during all handling operations and
inspections of this product, in order to ensure product integrity at all times.
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational
purposes unless it is otherwise protected.
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a
safe work station is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged
before touching the product with his/her hands or tools. This is most easily done by touching a
metal part of your system housing.
It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing
piggybacks, ROM devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or
memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed on conductive surfaces, including anti-
static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the batteries or conductive
circuits on the product.

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Lithium Battery Precautions
If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing
the battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
General Instructions on Usage
In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in
any way. Changes or modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron
and described in this user guide or received from Kontron Support as a special handling
instruction, will void your warranty.
This product should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary
technical and specific environmental requirements. This also applies to the operational
temperature range of the specific board version that must not be exceeded. If batteries are
present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.
In performing all necessary installation and application operations, only follow the instructions
supplied by the present user guide.
Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is
necessary to store or ship the product then re-pack it in the same manner as it was delivered.
Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. See Special Handling and
Unpacking Instruction.
Quality and Environmental Management
Kontron aims to deliver reliable high-end products designed and built for quality, and aims to
complying with environmental laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented
requirements. For more information regarding Kontron’s quality and environmental
responsibilities, visit http://www.kontron.com/about-kontron/corporate-
responsibility/quality-management.
Disposal and Recycling