Kontron KISS 4U V3 User manual

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USER GUIDE
KISS 4U V3 SKX
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KISS 4U V3 SKX
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Intended Use
This product, sold by Kontron, is also intended for the use in harsh industrial environments. The product can operate
in a temperature range from 0°C to plus 50°C; the storage elements can withstand temperatures from minus 20°C to
plus 70°C, and a humidity of 10 to 93 percent does not affect the function of the product. This makes it particularly
suitable for use in industrial automation, process control, high-end image processing and for SCADA/MES
applications. This product can be installed in tower, desktop and rackmount environments, as more described in this
user manual. You must comply with all product specifications stated in the product documentation and this user
guide. If you intend, to incorporated the product into any total systems or applications, please carry out sufficient,
compatibility and functions tests prior to any use or resale.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE FOR THE
OPERATION OF 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 products as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at
your own risk. To minimize the risks associated with your systems and applications, you must provide adequate
design and operating safeguards. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any Kontron hardware or
software products incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable requirements. Unless otherwise stated in the
product documentation, the Kontron product is not provided with error-tolerance capabilities and therefore cannot
be deemed as being engineered, manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as a
component 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.
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Revision History
Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue
0.6 Preliminary User guide 2019-May-21
Terms and Conditions
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warranty compliance and conformity, and the warranty period in your region, visit http://www.kontron.com/terms-
and-conditions.
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Terms & Conditions. Visit http://www.kontron.com/terms-and-conditions.
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our website CONTACT US.
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mind to build and maintain successful products.
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Symbols
The following symbols may be used in this user guide:
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".
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.
HOT Surface!
Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.
This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user guide.
This symbol also indicates detail information about the specific product configuration.
This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.

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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 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.
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Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer.
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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
Kontron’s products are manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many of the
components used are capable of being recycled. Final disposal of this product after its service life must be
accomplished in accordance with applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.
WEEE Compliance
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to:
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Reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
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Make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially when the product
become waste
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Encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound environmental
disposal of EEE
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Improve the environmental performance of all those involved during the lifecycle of EEE
Environmental protection is a high priority with Kontron.
Kontron follows the WEEE directive

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Table of Contents
Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
For Your Safety....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
High Voltage Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................................................................................................................................7
Lithium Battery Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
General Instructions on Usage...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Quality and Environmental Management ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Disposal and Recycling.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
WEEE Compliance.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
List of Tables.......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
List of Figures .....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment ..........................................................................................................................13
1.1. Operation of Laser Source Devices......................................................................................................................................................15
1.2. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)...............................................................................................................................................................15
1.2.1. Grounding Methods ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
1.3. Instructions for the optional Lithium Battery..................................................................................................................................16
2/ Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................................................17
3/ Scope of Delivery................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1. Accessories and Spare Parts.................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2. Shipment, Packaging and Unpacking.................................................................................................................................................18
3.3. Type Label and Product Identification...............................................................................................................................................18
4/ Product Description ...........................................................................................................................................................................19
4.1. Front Side.....................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.1.1. Power Button..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.1.2. USB Ports.................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.1.3. LED Indicators........................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.1.4. SYSID Button ..........................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.1.5. Front Access Panel............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.6. Fan Assembly......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.7. Filter Pad and Filter Pad Holder....................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.8. Drive Bays ...............................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.2. Rear Side .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.1. External Interface Panel KISS 4U V3 SKX......................................................................................................................................28
4.2.2. Power Supply Unit (PSU)...................................................................................................................................................................30
4.2.3. Potential Equalization Stud..............................................................................................................................................................30
4.2.4. PCIe Slot Brackets.................................................................................................................................................................................31
4.3. Sides (Left and Right).............................................................................................................................................................................32
4.4. Cover ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................33
4.5. Internal View.............................................................................................................................................................................................34
4.6. Bottom Side View (Tower Variant).................................................................................................................................................... 35
5/ System Expansion............................................................................................................................................................................. 36
5.1. System Memory........................................................................................................................................................................................36
5.2. Drive Bay Combinations ........................................................................................................................................................................36
5.3. PCIe Slots.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
5.3.1. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Cards........................................................................................................................................... 37

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5.3.2. Network Card......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
6/ Thermal Considerations..................................................................................................................................................................38
6.1. Active Cooling............................................................................................................................................................................................38
6.2. Minimum System Clearance................................................................................................................................................................38
6.3. Third Party Components.......................................................................................................................................................................38
7/ Assembly..............................................................................................................................................................................................39
7.1. Opening and Closing the Cover............................................................................................................................................................39
7.2. Accessing Internal Components..........................................................................................................................................................41
7.2.1. Installing /Removing Expansion Cards ..........................................................................................................................................41
8/ Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................................44
8.1. Attaching the Rubber Feet ....................................................................................................................................................................44
8.2. Removing the Handle Brackets ..........................................................................................................................................................45
8.3. Removing the Front Access Panel and Front Access Panel Side-Plates..............................................................................45
8.4. Installing as a Desktop.........................................................................................................................................................................46
8.5. Installing in a 19" Industrial Rack........................................................................................................................................................46
8.6. Installing Slide Rails (Option)..............................................................................................................................................................47
8.7. Installing as a Tower..............................................................................................................................................................................49
9/ Starting Up...........................................................................................................................................................................................50
9.1. Connecting the Power Connection .....................................................................................................................................................50
9.1.1. Loss of AC Power....................................................................................................................................................................................51
9.2. Operating System (OS) and Hardware Components Drivers.....................................................................................................51
10/ Maintenance and Prevention ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
10.1. Cleaning the Filter Pad.......................................................................................................................................................................... 52
10.2. Replacing the Fan Assembly..............................................................................................................................................................54
10.3. Replacing the Lithium Battery...........................................................................................................................................................56
11/ Technical Data.....................................................................................................................................................................................57
11.1. Block Diagram ...........................................................................................................................................................................................57
11.2. Technical Specification.........................................................................................................................................................................58
11.3. Mechanical Specification .....................................................................................................................................................................60
11.4. Environmental Specification ..............................................................................................................................................................60
11.5. Directives and Standards......................................................................................................................................................................61
12/ Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments ....................................................................................................................................62
12.1. PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Connector.....................................................................................................................................................62
12.2. USB 2.0 Port.............................................................................................................................................................................................62
12.3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ( Type A) Port ............................................................................................................................62
12.4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C) Port................................................................................................................................................................ 63
12.5. Ethernet Connector ...............................................................................................................................................................................63
12.6. Audio 8-Channel (2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1 Channel configurations).......................................................................................................64
12.7. S/PDIF Port...............................................................................................................................................................................................64
13/ BIOS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................65
13.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 65
13.2. BIOS Update.............................................................................................................................................................................................66
13.3. Using the BIOS Flashback Button .....................................................................................................................................................66
14/ Technical Support .............................................................................................................................................................................68
14.1. Returning Defective Merchandise ....................................................................................................................................................68
15/ Storage and Transportation ..........................................................................................................................................................69
15.1. Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................................................69
15.2. Transportation........................................................................................................................................................................................69
16/ Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................................70

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16.1. Limitation/Exemption from Warranty Obligation....................................................................................................................... 70
Appendix A: List of Acronyms.......................................................................................................................................................................71
List of Tables
Table 1: Scope of Delivery ..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Table 2: Accessories and Spares Parts .....................................................................................................................................................18
Table 3: LED Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................................................24
Table 4: Drive Bay Combinations ...............................................................................................................................................................36
Table 5: PCIe 3.0 Expansion Card Slots/Type ........................................................................................................................................ 37
Table 6: Technical Specification .................................................................................................................................................................58
Table 7: Mechanical Specification..............................................................................................................................................................60
Table 8: Environmental Specification.......................................................................................................................................................60
Table 9: Directives and Standards..............................................................................................................................................................61
Table 10: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar ..............................................................................................................66
Table 11: List of Acronyms .............................................................................................................................................................................71
List of Figures
Figure 1: Type label Example ........................................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 2: Rackmount Variant (closed front access panel).................................................................................................................19
Figure 3: Tower Variant (closed front access panel) ...........................................................................................................................19
Figure 4: Desktop Variant (closed front access panel)........................................................................................................................19
Figure 5: Rackmount Variant (opened front access panel)................................................................................................................19
Figure 6: Tower Variant (opened front access panel)..........................................................................................................................19
Figure 7: Desktop Variant (opened front access panel) ......................................................................................................................19
Figure 8: Rackmount Variant with Front Access Panel Closed .........................................................................................................21
Figure 9: 19” Handle Bracket .........................................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 10: Front Side with Front Access Panel Opened ...................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 11: Front side (Tower Variant) with Front Access Panel Closed......................................................................................... 22
Figure 12: Power Button ................................................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 13: USB 2.0 Ports on the Front Side.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 14: LED Indicators...............................................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 15: SYSID Button..................................................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 16: Rear Side......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 17: External Mainboard Interface..................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 18: ATX PSU (860 W) .........................................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 19: PCIe Expansion Card Slot Numbering ....................................................................................................................................31
Figure 20: Left Side View............................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 21: Right Side View .............................................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 22: Cover Underside .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 23: Internal View.................................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 24: Bottom Side View (Tower Variant) with Rubber Feet Position ................................................................................... 35
Figure 25: Loosening Front Side Knurled Screw.................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 26: Loosening Rear Side Knurled Screws................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 27: Releasing the Cover....................................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 28: Removing the Cover...................................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 29: Card Hold Down Brackets (Short and Long) .......................................................................................................................41
Figure 30: Step to Remove the Card Hold Down Brackets.................................................................................................................42
Figure 31: Front Access Panel Side-plate and Handle Bracket.........................................................................................................45
Figure 32: Slide Rail (inner part) on a KISS 4U V3 SKX.........................................................................................................................48
Figure 33: Slide Rail in the Pulled-out Position .....................................................................................................................................48
Figure 34: Slide Rail in the Pushed-in Position......................................................................................................................................48
Figure 35: Assembling Slide Rails in an Industrial Rack Cabinet .....................................................................................................49
Figure 36: Filter Pad Holder on the Front Side....................................................................................................................................... 52

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Figure 37: Fan Assembly without Filter Pad Holder............................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 38: Filter Pad Holder without Filter Pad..................................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 39: Filter Pad Holder with Filter Pad............................................................................................................................................ 53
Figure 40: Filter Pad........................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Figure 41: Removing the Fan Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................54
Figure 42: Fan Compartment (without Fan Assembly) ......................................................................................................................54
Figure 43: Fan Assembly Front Side.......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 44: Fan Assembly Rear Side........................................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 45: Block Diagram KISS4U V3 SKX.................................................................................................................................................57

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1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
Read and observe the instructions within this chapter that have been compiled for user’s
safety and to ensure accordance with regulations. If the following General Safety
Instructions for IT Equipment are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the operator
and/or damage to the product. Kontron is exempt from accident liability, also during the
warranty period if the instructions within this user guide are not observed.
The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications
and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and also to ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the following
general safety instructions:
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The product must be used as specified in the product documentation, in which the instructions for safety for the
product and for the operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and assembly,
maintenance, transport or storage.
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The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.
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If supplied with a power cable, only use the supplied power cable.
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Do not use an extension cable to connect the product.
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To guarantee sufficient airflow to cool the product, ensure that
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Ventilation openings are not covered or blocked
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Clean the filter pad regularly.
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Do not place the system close to heat sources or damp places.
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The product is well ventilated.
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Only products or parts which fulfill the requirements of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) circuits as stipulated by
IEC 62368-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.
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Before opening the product, make sure that the product is disconnected from the mains.
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Switching off the product by its power button does not disconnect it from the mains. Complete disconnection is
only possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the product. Ensure that there is free and
easy access to enable disconnection.
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The product may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of
the product). This may only be carried out by qualified operators.
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If extensions are being carried out, the following must be observed:
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All effective legal regulations and all technical data are adhered to.
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The power consumption of any add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations.
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The current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the product label.
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Only original accessories that have been approved by Kontron can be used.
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Note that safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
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Product has visible damage
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Product is no longer functioning.
In these cases, the product must be switched off and it must be ensured that the product can no longer be
operated.

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Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits
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To guarantee safe operation of products with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power
consumption larger than 120 VA, observe that:
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Product is set up, installed and operated in a room or enclosure marked with “RESTRICTED ACCESS”, if there
are no safety messages such as safety signs and labels on the product.
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Do not touch either directly or indirectly, cables or parts without insulation in electrical circuits with
dangerous voltage or power.
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Reliable protective earth connection is provided
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Suitable, easily accessible disconnecting device is used in the application (e.g. overcurrent protective device),
if the product cannot be disconnected
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A disconnect device, if provided in or as part of the equipment, must disconnect both poles simultaneously
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Interconnecting power circuits of different devices cause no electrical hazards
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A sufficient dimensioning of the power cable wires must be selected – according to the maximum electrical
specifications on the product label – as stipulated by EN 62368-1 or VDE0100 or EN60204 or UL508 regulations.

The products do not generally fulfill the requirements for "centralized DC power systems“ (UL 60950-1, Annex
NAB; D2) and therefore may not be connected to such devices!

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1.1. Operation of Laser Source Devices
Laser!
Risk of exposure to laser beam and light emitting devices (LEDs) from DVD
•Do not open DVD drive due to invisible laser radiation
•Check manufacture instructions eye protection maybe required
The optional DVD drive contain light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (classified in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2007: LASER
CLASS 1) and therefore must not be opened. If the enclosure of such a drive is opened, invisible laser radiation is
emitted. Do not allow yourself to be exposed to this radiation.
The laser system meets the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, 1040 -Performance standards for light-
emitting products.
1.2. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices.
Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following
precautions:
1.
Transport boards in ESD-safe containers such as boxes or bags.
2.
Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the ESD-safe workplace.
3.
Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or assembly.
4.
Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on antistatic mats.
1.2.1. Grounding Methods
By adhering to the guidelines below, electrostatic damage to the product can be avoided:
1.
Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace. Always
use properly grounded tools and equipment.
2.
Use antistatic mats, heel straps, or air ionizers for more protection.
3.
Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.
4.
Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
5.
Switch off the power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.
6.
Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
7.
Use only field service tools that are conductive, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners.
8.
Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.

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1.3. Instructions for the optional Lithium Battery
When replacing the mainboard’s battery, observe the instructions described in Chapter 10.3 Replacing the Lithium
Battery.
Danger of explosion when replacing with wrong type of battery
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The
lithium battery type must be UL recognized.
Do not dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection. Dispose of the battery
according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials, (e.g.
to the collecting points for dispose of batteries).

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2/ Introduction
This user guide focuses on describing the special features of the KISS 4U V3 SKX made by Kontron. New users are
recommended to study the instructions within this user guide before switching on the power.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is a scalable 4U rackmount system equipped with a mainboard using dual Intel® Xeon ® scalable
processors and supporting multiple expansion capabilities and external interfaces.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is designed for high performance, reliability and use in harsh Industrial environments offering
total flexibility with installation options in a 19” industrial rack, desktop or tower.
General KISS 4U V3 SKX features are:
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ATX mainboard
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Supporting Dual Intel® Xeon® scalable processors
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XEON Gold 5119T, Xeon Silver 4116T/ 4114T and 4109T processors
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Intel® C621 PCH
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Up to 192 GB memory with 12x RDIMM, DDR 2400 (ECC) with Dual CPU
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Expansion slot:
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7x PCIE (full height, full length)
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Mass storage capabilities with HDD, SSD and DVD devices
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External Interfaces: 4x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 2x 1 Gb Ethernet, optical S/PDIF, audio,
keyboard and mouse
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Active cooling

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3/ Scope of Delivery
Check that your delivery is complete, and contains the items listed in Table 1: Scope of delivery. If damaged or missing
items are discovered, contact your dealer.
Table 1: Scope of Delivery
Part Qty. Part Description
KISS 4U V3 SKX 1 System configuration as ordered
Access key 2 Locks front access panel lock to stop unauthorized access to front panel controls
Rubber feet 4 Self adhesive
AC power cable 1 With Europe rating, other cable ratings are optional
Safety instructions 1 Safety Instructions for IT equipment
Hold down clamp 1 Fastens to the expansion card bracket on one end and clamps on the expansion
card using a notch of the free end (height adjustable by shortening the free end)
3.1. Accessories and Spare Parts
Table 2: Accessories and Spares Parts
Accessories Part Number Part Description
3-A260-0385 Slide rail kit
Spare parts 1036-5058 Filter pad
1036-5056 Fan assembly
1065-0203 Front panel key
3.2. Shipment, Packaging and Unpacking
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is packed together with all standard parts in a product specific cardboard packaging with suitable
shock absorbers inside.
3.3. Type Label and Product Identification
The type label with product name, serial number and technical data is located on the system.
Figure 1: Type label Example

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4/ Product Description
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform expands the Kontron KISS computer line. KISS 4U V3 SKX is a scalable 4U (19") platform,
equipped with a mainboard, supporting various system configurations. The flexible customer-specific hardware
system configuration and the robust construction with excellent mechanical stability offers the superior qualities of a
computer designed for operation in harsh industrial environment.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform’s design enables installation in 19" industrial racks, desktop or tower
Figure 2: Rackmount Variant
(closed front access panel)
Figure 3: Tower Variant
(closed front access panel)
Figure 4: Desktop Variant
(closed front access panel)
Figure 5: Rackmount Variant
(opened front access panel)
Figure 6: Tower Variant
(opened front access panel)
Figure 7: Desktop Variant
(opened front access panel)
The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform may be operated horizontally (rackmount and desktop
variants) or vertically as a tower variant.
When operating the KISS 4U V3 SKX as a tower, the fan assembly including the three system
fans must be located in the lower part and the drives in the upper part of the front side.

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The KISS 4U V3 SKX platform supports up to four drive bays, where drive bays D1 , D2 and D3 are front accessible and
drive bay D4 is internal. Each drive bay can support a range of drives and drive bay D1 and drive bay D2 may be
combined.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is powered with a 800 W Power Supply Unit (PSU) with an input voltage range of 100 V to 240 V.
The power button is located on the front side behind the front access panel. The LED indicators are located on the
front side and consist of a power, hard disk activity, LAN activity, system status and system ID LEDs
Three system fans are installed at the front side of the system. The three fans are part of interchangeable fan
assembly. The fan assembly simplifies the installation and removal of the three system fans, and enables
replacement even during operation. The washable filter pad attaches to the fan assembly to protect the system
against dust and dirt. The filter pad can be replaced during operation.
The KISS 4U V3 SKX is highly customizable and can be expanded with up to seven PCIe expansion devices, see
Chapter 5.3: PCIe Slots; and up to eight SATA drives either front accessible or internal drives, see Chapter 5.2: Drive
Bays.
Before switching on the KISS 4U V3 SKX, make sure that the ventilation holes (air intake and air exhaust) are not
obstructed.