Kontron K393 Series User manual

Technical Manual
Alderlake-N Mini-ITX Industrial series
K393x ADL-N Mini-ITX Motherboard
K3931-N Mini-ITX
K3932-N Mini-ITX (CFast)

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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 https://www.kontron.com/terms-
and-conditions .
Kontron sells products worldwide and declares regional General Terms & Conditions of Sale, and Purchase Order Terms
& Conditions. Visit https://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
For any technical question or issue related to Kontron Motherboards please contact [e-mail]

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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.
CAUTION
Warning
All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.
CAUTION
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.

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Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction
NOTICE
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.
CAUTION
Handling and operation of the product is permitted only for trained personnel within a work
place that is access controlled. Follow the “General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment”
supplied with the product.
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.
Lithium Battery Precautions
If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing the battery.
CAUTION
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.

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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.

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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:
Reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
Make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially when the
product become waste
Encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound environmental
disposal of EEE
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
You are encouraged to return our products for proper disposal.
RoHS / REACH / SVHC
General information and documents regarding RoHS / REACH / SVHC are available on Kontron FTP server:
https://ftp.kontron.com/main.html?download&weblink=3cb83a90a99c51160d2aa1f1f34cc340&subfolder&subfolder=
Products/Declarations_RoHS-REACH-WEEE

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Table of Content
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 2
FOR YOUR SAFETY 3
TABLE OF CONTENT 7
LIST OF TABLES 9
1 FEATURE OVERVIEW 10
2 INTERFACES AND CONNECTORS 20
3 SYSTEM MONITORING 22
4 POWER SUPPLY 26

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5 USB IMPLEMENTATION 28
6 DISPLAY AND GRAPHICS 29
7 OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT 31
8 TOOLS AND CUSTOMIZING 32
9 MISCELLANEOUS 34
ABOUT KONTRON 35

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List of Tables
Table 1: Feature comparison ............................................................................................................................................12
Table 2: Environmental Specification................................................................................................................................13
Table 3: Compliance..........................................................................................................................................................13
Table 5: Rear IO Connectors .............................................................................................................................................18
Table 6: Pinout Front Panel Connector Intel.....................................................................................................................20
Table 7: Pinout Configuration Jumper...............................................................................................................................20
Table 7: LAN connector matrix..........................................................................................................................................21
Table 8: LAN Connector LED states...................................................................................................................................21
Table 9: Power supply requirements ................................................................................................................................26
Table 10: Pinout Internal power supply connector...........................................................................................................27
Table 11: Display Output Resolution.................................................................................................................................29
Table 12: Power LED - Board status and Error states........................................................................................................34
Table 13: BMC Alert LED - System Monitoring Events ......................................................................................................34
Table 14: Embedded Controller - Board status.................................................................................................................34

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1Feature Overview
1.1 FTP Project Folder
All relevant resources, documents, TechNotes, Drivers, BIOS updates … are available on Kontron FTP server:
https://ftp.kontron.com/main.html?download&weblink=3cb83a90a99c51160d2aa1f1f34cc340&subfolder&subfolder=
Products/Motherboards
K3931-Nx
K3932-Nx

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1.2 Motherboard feature comparison
Feature
K3931-N
K3932-N
Notes
Family
Industrial Series
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
170mm x 170mm
Chipset / Platform
Alderlake-N SoC
CPU Support
N1: Intel Processor N50
N2: Intel Processor N97
N4: Intel Processor N200
N6: Intel Core i3 N305
N2: Intel Processor N97
N6: Intel Core i3 N305
N50: 2C@6W
N97: 4C@12W
N200: 4C@6W
N305: 8C@15W
Memory Support
1x DDR5-4800, Single Channel, max. 32GB
SO-DIMM
ECC Support
--
Graphics Support
Gen12 UHD Graphics –driven by Xe® architecture.
Up to 32EU.
Display Support
3x DisplayPort V1.4a
1x 24Bit DualChannel LVDS
1x Embedded DP (eDP V1.4b)
Up to 3 simultaneous
displays (up to 3x 4K –
depends on SoC model)
Ethernet Port 1
√
√
Realtek RTL8111H @ 1GbE
Ethernet Port 2
√
√
Intel i226LM @ 2.5GbE
WOL / LAN Teaming
√ / √
√ / √
AMT / vPRO
-- / --
-- / --
TSN / TCC Support
√ / --
√ / --
SATA 6G / SATA RAID
1x / --
1x / --
NVME RAID
--
--
PCIe slot
√
√
PCIe x4 @ 1x PCIe Gen3 lane
(open slot), Max. 25W
M.2 Key-M socket
√
√
PCIe x2 @ Gen3, NVMe,
2230/2242/2280
M.2 Key-B socket
√
--
PCIe x1 @ Gen3, SATA/USB,
2242/2280
M.2 Key-E socket
√
√
√
CFast SATA socket
--
√
For SATA based CF-Card
USB2.0 (Rear IO)
0
0
USB 2.0 (Internal)
3
3
Dual + Single row header
USB Stick socket (Internal)
1
1
USB2.0, Type-A socket
USB 3.2 Gen1 (Rear IO)
2
2
USB 3.2 Gen1 (Internal)
2
2
Internal USB Front Panel
header (19 pin)
USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear IO)
2
2
USB 3.2 Gen2 (Internal)
1
1
Int. Front panel Key-A (20
pin) header.
USB Type-C (Rear IO)
0
0
IO-Shield / SmartCase S730
prepared for Rear-USB-C by
adapter cable F5000-K013
USB Type-C Alternate Mode
--
--
USB Type-C PowerDelivery
--
--

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Feature
K3931-N
K3932-N
Notes
Integrated iTPM V2.0 / TPM
(SPI) Header
√ / --
√ / --
Supported Fans
2
2
4 pin PWM
Error LED Support
√
√
Feature connector pin 20
Fan or Temperature sensor
error
HW Watchdog
√
√
System reset after timeout
GPIO Port
√
√
“Feature connector”
External COM
2
2
On rear IO shield
Internal COM
2
2
By header
RS-422/RS-485 Support
1
1
On COM2 (external)
ccTalk Support
1
1
2 pin header, shared with
COM3 (internal);
Configurable by BIOS1
PS2 Port / Parallel Port
-- / --
-- / --
Chassis Intrusion Support
√
√
Buzzer / Internal stereo
speaker
√ / √
√ / √
Stereo speaker by header,
2W @ 4Ω
SPDIF / Front Panel HD
Audio
√ / √
√ / √
SATA Drive Power
Connector
√
√
TABLE 1: FEATURE COMPARISON
1
K393x-N provides five serial ports, but only four ports are usable simultaneously. ccTalk port is therefore shared with one internal
COM port.

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1.3 Environmental Specification
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Operating Temperature 0°C2 to +60°C (32°F to 140°F )
Storage Temperature
Storage Temperature -25°C to +60°C (-32°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Humidity 98% RH at 40°C (non-condensing)
Shock (according to IEC 60068-2-27)
10 g, 11 ms half sine, Shock Count: 50/direction, total 300
30 g, 6 ms half sine, Shock Count: 50/direction, total 300
Vibration (according to IEC 60068-2-6)
2 Hz to 500 Hz, 1,5 g
MTBF
451190 h @ 45°C (Telcordia Method 1 Case 3, ground benign,
controlled environment)
Altitude
5000 m max.
TABLE 2: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION
1.4 Compliance
FTP Link: K393x Approvals/Testreports
Compliance
Description
Directives
2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic Compatibility
2014/35/EU: Low Voltage
2011/65/EU: RoHS II
2001/95/EC: General Product Safety
CE Class B
EN 55032/CISPR 32
Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia equipment- Emission Requirements
EN 55035
Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia equipment- Immunity Requirements
FCC / ISED
FCC 47 CFR part15
Part 15 of FCC rules, regulations under which an unintentional
radiator may be operated, administrative requirements and other
conditions relating to the marketing of part 15 devices
ICES-003: 2020 Issue 7
Information Technology Equipment (including Digital Apparatus)
Industrial Immunity
EN IEC 61000-6-2
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial
environments
EN IEC 61000-6-3
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard for
industrial environments
Safety
EN 62368-1
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety
requirements
TABLE 3: COMPLIANCE
2
Planned: extended temperature range to -10°C until release.

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1.5 Technical Details K3931-N
1.5.1 Basic Layout and Connectors

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1.5.2 Onboard Components
* ccTalk shared with internal COM3 port
Buzzer
ccTalk*
Intrusion
#
Front panel
USB2 (x1)
Panel Voltage
Config
Embedded
DisplayPort
(4 lanes)
LVDS Backlight
LVDS 24bit
DualChannel
FAN2 (SYS)
GPIO
Config Jumper
FAN1 (CPU)
USB2 (x2)
USB2 Stick
SATA
Drive Power
Speaker
(Stereo)
PCIe x4 slot
(open, 1
lane@G3)
COM3*
S/PDIF
USB3.2 Gen1
(19pin, x2)
Battery
CR2032
HD Audio FP
COM4
USB3.2 Gen2
(Key-A, x1)
DC_IN 8-34V
External/Internal
6 Layer PCB
LED
„EC_0“
M.2 Key-B
PCIe x1@G3, SATA
M.2 Key-M
PCIe x2@G3
M.2 Key-E
CNVi only
1x SODIMM
DDR5
Max 32GB

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1.6 Technical Details K3932-N
1.6.1 Basic Layout and Connectors

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1.6.2 Onboard Components
* ccTalk shared with internal COM3 port
Buzzer
ccTalk*
Intrusion
#
Front panel
USB2 (x1)
Panel Voltage
Config
Embedded
DisplayPort
(4 lanes)
LVDS Backlight
LVDS 24bit
DualChannel
FAN2 (SYS)
GPIO
Config Jumper
FAN1 (CPU)
USB2 (x2)
USB2 Stick
SATA
Drive Power
Speaker
(Stereo)
PCIe x4 slot
(open, 1
lane@G3)
COM3*
S/PDIF
USB3.2 Gen1
(19pin, x2)
Battery
CR2032
HD Audio FP
COM4
USB3.2 Gen2
(Key-A, x1)
DC_IN 8-34V
External/Internal
6 Layer PCB
LED
„EC_0“
CFast SATA
M.2 Key-M
PCIe x2@G3
M.2 Key-E
CNVi only
1x SODIMM
DDR5
Max 32GB

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1.7 Rear IO Connectors
Motherboards
Rear IO
K3931-N
K3932-N
TABLE 4: REAR IO CONNECTORS
1.8 IO Shield
Detail
Value
IO shield p/n
K716-B165
Current revision
Rev „D“
Notes
IO shield is compatible with D3713, D3723, K3931 and K3932
NOTICE
Nominal insertion force: ~ 75 N
ATX Chassis “letterbox” for I/O shield:
Nom. Size: 158.75 x 44.45mm
Tolerance: +/- 0.2mm
Spring Steel Sheet
Enforcement Sheet
Rear Side: EMI Gasket
(Foam with copper nickel fabric)
USB-C Port „closed“
Breakout feature F5000-K013
DPP3 „closed“
Breakout feature for K393x
and D3713-R1
DPP4 „closed“
Breakout feature for D3713/D3723x

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1.9 M.2 Installation Notes
M.2 Key-M socket:
Supports PCIe x2 (Gen3) for NVMe SSD
modules.
Mechanical support for 2230, 2242 and 2280
modules.
Spacer/screw pre-mounted on 2230 and 2280
length.
Important: Spacer/screw “2230” has to be
removed when using 2242 or 2280 Key-
Modules.
Shared spacer/screw “2280” with Key-E slot.
M.2 Key-M socket:
Supports only CNVi based WLAN modules with
USB2.0 Bluetooth.
No support for PCIe based cards.
Mechanical support for 2230 modules.
Shared spacer/screw with M.2 Key-M slot
(2280/2230)
M.2 Key-B socket (K3931-N only):
Supports PCIe x1 and SATA mode
Mechanical support for 2242 and 2280
modules.
Spacer/screw pre-mounted on 2242 position.
CAUTION
Recommended torque for M.2 screw is 0.2 Nm, and 0.3 Nm for the nut.
Max. torque must never be exceeded, otherwise the motherboard (solder nuts) may be
damaged. Damaged solder nuts are not covered by any warranty!
M.2 Key-M
M.2 Key-E
M.2 Key-B

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2Interfaces and Connectors
2.1 Board
2.1.1 Front Panel Connector 10 pin Intel
Signal
Pin
Pin
Signal
HD-LED +
1
2
Power-LED +
HD-LED -
3
4
Power-LED -
GND
5
6
Power_Button
Reset_Button
7
8
GND
reserved
9
-
Key
TABLE 5: PINOUT FRONT PANEL CONNECTOR INTEL
Connector Details:
Mating Connector:
NOTICE
Power-LED:
Anode (Pin2) –Static current source 13mA up to 4V, suitable for various LED colors.
Cathode (Pin 4) –Switched GND to switch LED on/off
HDD-LED:
Anode (Pin1) –Static current source 13mA up to 4V, suitable for various LED colors.
Cathode (Pin 3) –Switched GND to switch LED on/off
Front panel is compatible with Intel “9 pin Front Panel” specification.
2.1.2 Configuration Jumper
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
Reserved
3
BIOS Reserved Mode A
4
BIOS Reserved Mode B
5
BIOS Recovery -
6
BIOS Recovery +
TABLE 6: PINOUT CONFIGURATION JUMPER
Pin 6 is oriented to PCB edge
Configuration options:
BIOS Recovery mode: Connect Pin 5 + 6
BIOS Reserved Mode: Connect Pin 3 + 4
Jumper default position: Pin 4 + 5
Default
Jumper