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High Risk Applications Hazard Notice
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
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Revision History
Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue
1.0 Initial Issue 2018-Sep-19
1.1 Add a LPS power supply notice in Sec. 2.1 2020-May-04
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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.
NOTICE indicates a property damage message.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Electric Shock!
This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60
V) when touching
products or parts of products. 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.
ESD Sensitive Device!
This symbol and title inform that the electronic boards and their components are sensitive
to static elec
tricity. 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.
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This symbol inform of the risk of exposure to laser beam and light emitting devices (LEDs)
from an electrical device. Eye protection per manufacturer notice shall review before
servicing.
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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.
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
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.

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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 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
List of Figures.....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
1/ Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................................14
2/ Installation Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................................15
2.1. Installing the Board ..................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.2. Chassis Safety Standards......................................................................................................................................................................16
2.3. Lithium Battery Replacement ..............................................................................................................................................................16
3/ System Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1. System Block Diagram.............................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2. Component Main Data ............................................................................................................................................................................19
3.3. Environmental Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................................20
3.4. Standards and Certifications...............................................................................................................................................................20
3.5. Processor Support....................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.6. System Memory Support.......................................................................................................................................................................21
3.6.1. Memory Operating Frequencies .......................................................................................................................................................21
3.7. On-board Graphics Subsystem........................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.8. Power Supply............................................................................................................................................................................................22
4/ Connector Locations ........................................................................................................................................................................23
4.1. Top Side.......................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2. Connector Panel Side............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
5/ Connector Definitions......................................................................................................................................................................26
6/ I/O-Area Connectors........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
6.1. DP Connector (CN22) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
6.2. DVI-D Connector (CN14) ........................................................................................................................................................................28
6.3. VGA Connector (CN3 - VGA) .................................................................................................................................................................29
6.4. Ethernet Connectors (CN5 - LAN1 & CN6 - LAN2) ........................................................................................................................30
6.5. USB Connectors (I/O Area)....................................................................................................................................................................31
6.6. Serial COM1 Port (CN3) ..........................................................................................................................................................................33
6.7. Audio Jack (CN20) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.8. PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Mini-DIN Connector (CN15)................................................................................................................. 36
7/ Internal Connectors ......................................................................................................................................................................... 37
7.1. Power Connector ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
7.1.1. 2x12-pin ATX Power Supply Wafer (ATX1).................................................................................................................................... 37
7.1.2. 2x2-pin ATX Power Supply Wafer (ATX2) ....................................................................................................................................38
7.1.3. CR2032 Battery Holder (BAT1)..........................................................................................................................................................38
7.2. Fan Wafers (FAN1 & FAN2)...................................................................................................................................................................40

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7.3. SATA (Serial ATA) Disk Interfaces (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3 & SATA4).......................................................................................41
7.4. USB Connectors (Internal) (CN1, CN3 & CN4).................................................................................................................................42
7.5. Speaker Connector (CN9 & CN13).......................................................................................................................................................44
7.6. Front Panel Pin Header (FP1 & FP2) ..................................................................................................................................................45
7.7. Serial COM2 - COM6 Ports (CN16 - CN20)........................................................................................................................................ 47
7.8. LVDS Panel Connector (LVDS1) ...........................................................................................................................................................49
7.9. Backlight Power Output Wafer for LVDS1 (CN1).............................................................................................................................51
7.10. Digital Input / Output Wafer (CN8).................................................................................................................................................. 52
7.11. mPCIE / mSATA Socket (MPCIE1 & MPCIE2) .................................................................................................................................. 53
7.12. SIM Interface Wafer for MPCIE1 (CN2).............................................................................................................................................57
7.13. PCI Express x16 Slot (PEG1).................................................................................................................................................................58
7.14. mPCIE LED Activity Indicator Pin Header (JP2).............................................................................................................................62
7.15. Switches and Jumpers.......................................................................................................................................................................... 63
7.15.1. Panel & Backlight Power Selection for LVDS1 (JP3).................................................................................................................63
7.15.2. mPCIE / mSATA Selection for MPCIE1 & MPCIE2 (JP4 & JP6)...............................................................................................64
7.15.3. Keyboard Lock Selection (JP5)........................................................................................................................................................64
7.15.4. Backlight Power Enable Selection for LVDS1 (JP7)..................................................................................................................64
7.15.5. PCIE Configuration Setting for PEG1 (JP8) .................................................................................................................................. 65
7.15.6. ME F/W Selection (JP9) .................................................................................................................................................................... 65
7.15.7. Pin-9 Selection for COM1 (JP12) .....................................................................................................................................................66
7.15.8. RTC Reset Selection (JP13)...............................................................................................................................................................66
7.15.9. AT / ATX Power Mode Selection (JP14) ....................................................................................................................................... 67
8/ BIOS........................................................................................................................................................................................................68
8.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS.............................................................................................................................................................................68
8.2. Setup Menus.............................................................................................................................................................................................69
8.2.1. Main Setup Menu..................................................................................................................................................................................69
8.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................71
8.2.3. Power Setup Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................................88
8.2.4. Security Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................................................................90
8.2.4.1. Remember the password................................................................................................................................................................91
8.2.5. Boot Setup Menu..................................................................................................................................................................................92
8.2.6. Save & Exit Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................93
Appendix A: List of Acronyms.....................................................................................................................................................................94
About Kontron .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
List of Tables
Table 1: Component Main Data ....................................................................................................................................................................19
Table 2: Environmental Conditions ...........................................................................................................................................................20
Table 3: Standards and Certifications ......................................................................................................................................................20
Table 4: Memory Operating Frequencies .................................................................................................................................................21
Table 5: Three-displays Configurations ..................................................................................................................................................22
Table 6: Supply Voltages...............................................................................................................................................................................22
Table 7: Jumper List ........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Table 8: Top Side Internal Connector Pin Assignment........................................................................................................................ 23
Table 9: Connector Panel Side Connector List ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Table 10: Pin Assignment DP Connector CN22....................................................................................................................................... 27
Table 11: Pin Assignment DVI-D Connector CN14..................................................................................................................................28
Table 12: Pin Assignment VGA Connector CN3 - VGA ..........................................................................................................................29
Table 13: Pin Assignment Ethernet Connectors CN5 - LAN1, CN6 - LAN2.....................................................................................30
Table 14: Pin Assignment USB 2.0 Connector CN6 - USB 2.0 Port 8 / 9.........................................................................................31

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Table 15: Pin Assignment USB 3.0 Connector CN5 - USB3.0 Port 0 / 1 ...........................................................................................31
Table 16: Signal Description.........................................................................................................................................................................32
Table 17: Pin Assignment Serial COM1 Port CN3 - COM1..................................................................................................................... 33
Table 18: Signal Description.........................................................................................................................................................................33
Table 19: Pin Assignment Audio Jack CN20............................................................................................................................................. 35
Table 20: Pin Assignment PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Mini-DIN Connector CN15 ......................................................................... 36
Table 21: Pin Assignment ATX1.................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Table 22: Signal Description ........................................................................................................................................................................38
Table 23: Pin Assignment ATX2..................................................................................................................................................................38
Table 24: Pin Assignment BAT1...................................................................................................................................................................39
Table 25: Pin Assignment FAN1, FAN2 ......................................................................................................................................................40
Table 26: Signal description.........................................................................................................................................................................40
Table 27: Pin Assignment SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4.....................................................................................................................41
Table 28: Signal Description .........................................................................................................................................................................41
Table 29: Pin Assignment CN10 ..................................................................................................................................................................42
Table 30: Pin Assignment CN11, CN12 .......................................................................................................................................................42
Table 31: Pin Assignment CN4.....................................................................................................................................................................43
Table 32: Signal Description ........................................................................................................................................................................43
Table 33: Pin Assignment CN9, CN13.........................................................................................................................................................44
Table 34: Pin Assignment FP1......................................................................................................................................................................45
Table 35: Signal Description ........................................................................................................................................................................45
Table 36: Pin Assignment FP2.....................................................................................................................................................................45
Table 37: Signal Description.........................................................................................................................................................................46
Table 38: Pin Assignment CN16 ..................................................................................................................................................................47
Table 39: Pin Assignment CN17 - CN20 ....................................................................................................................................................47
Table 40: Signal Description........................................................................................................................................................................48
Table 41: Pin Assignment LVDS1.................................................................................................................................................................49
Table 42: Signal Description ........................................................................................................................................................................50
Table 43: Pin Assignment CN1......................................................................................................................................................................51
Table 44: Signal Description.........................................................................................................................................................................51
Table 45: Pin Assignment CN8.................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Table 46: Pin Assignment MPCIE1.............................................................................................................................................................. 53
Table 47: Pin Assignment MPCIE2 .............................................................................................................................................................54
Table 48: Pin Assignment CN2.....................................................................................................................................................................57
Table 49: Pin Assignment PEG1................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Table 50: Pin Assignment JP2......................................................................................................................................................................62
Table 51: Pin Assignment JP3.......................................................................................................................................................................63
Table 52: Pin Assignment JP4, JP6 .............................................................................................................................................................64
Table 53: Pin Assignment JP5 ......................................................................................................................................................................64
Table 54: Pin Assignment JP7......................................................................................................................................................................64
Table 55: Pin Assignment JP8...................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Table 56: Pin Assignment JP9...................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Table 57: Pin Assignment JP12 ....................................................................................................................................................................66
Table 58: Pin Assignment JP13 ....................................................................................................................................................................66
Table 59: Pin Assignment JP14 .................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Table 60: Font Size Table..............................................................................................................................................................................68
Table 61: Main Setup Menu Sub-Screens and Functions ...................................................................................................................69
Table 62: List of Acronyms...........................................................................................................................................................................94
List of Figures
Figure 1: System Block Diagram mITX-HSW-S .......................................................................................................................................18
Figure 2: Top Side ............................................................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 3: Connector Panel Side ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 4: DP Connector CN22....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 5: DVI-D Connector CN14 .................................................................................................................................................................28

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Figure 6: VGA Connector CN3 - VGA ..........................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 7: Ethernet Connectors CN5 - LAN1, CN6 - LAN2 .....................................................................................................................30
Figure 8: USB 2.0 Connector CN6 - USB 2.0 Port 8 / 9 .........................................................................................................................31
Figure 9: USB 3.0 Connector CN5 - USB 3.0 Port 0 / 1 ..........................................................................................................................31
Figure 10: USB 2.0 High Speed Cable.........................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 11: USB 3.0 High Speed Cable.......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 12: Serial COM1 Port CN3 - COM1................................................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 13: Audio Jack CN20 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 14: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Mini-DIN Connector CN15 ........................................................................................................ 36
Figure 15: 2x12-pin ATX Power Supply Wafer ATX1 ............................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 16: 2x2-pin ATX Power Supply Wafer ATX2 ..............................................................................................................................38
Figure 17: CR2032 Battery Holder BAT1....................................................................................................................................................38
Figure 18: Fan Wafer FAN1, FAN2 ...............................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 19: SATA Connector SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4...................................................................................................................41
Figure 20: USB 2.0 Port Pin Header CN10, CN11, CN12..........................................................................................................................42
Figure 21: USB 3.0 Port Pin Header CN4 ...................................................................................................................................................42
Figure 22: 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer CN9 (Left Channel), CN13 (Right Channel)................................................................44
Figure 23: Front Panel Pin Header FP1......................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 24: Front Panel Pin Header FP2.....................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 25: Serial COM CN16 - CN20............................................................................................................................................................47
Figure 26: LVDS Connector LVDS1 ..............................................................................................................................................................49
Figure 27: Backlight Power Output Wafer CN1........................................................................................................................................51
Figure 28: Digital Input / Output Wafer CN8.......................................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 29: mPCIe Slot Connector MPCIE1, MPCIE2................................................................................................................................ 53
Figure 30: SIM Interface Wafer CN2...........................................................................................................................................................57
Figure 31: PCI Express x16 Slot PEG1..........................................................................................................................................................58
Figure 32: mPCIE LED Activity Indicator Pin Header JP2 .....................................................................................................................62
Figure 33: Jumper Connector.......................................................................................................................................................................63
Figure 34: Panel & Backlight Power Selection JP3 ............................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 35: mPCIE / mSATA Selection JP4, JP6 ........................................................................................................................................64
Figure 36: Keyboard Lock Selection JP5 ...................................................................................................................................................64
Figure 37: Backlight Power Enable Selection JP7..................................................................................................................................64
Figure 38: PCIE Configuration Setting JP8 ............................................................................................................................................... 65
Figure 39: ME F/W Selection JP9................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Figure 40: Pin-9 Selection JP12 ...................................................................................................................................................................66
Figure 41: RTC Reset Selection JP13...........................................................................................................................................................66
Figure 42: AT / ATX Power Mode Selection JP14 .................................................................................................................................. 67
Figure 43: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time .............................................................................................................. 70
Figure 44: BIOS Advanced Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Figure 45: BIOS Advanced Menu - Display Configuration.................................................................................................................. 73
Figure 46: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration................................................................................................................ 74
Figure 47: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 1 Configuration......................................................... 74
Figure 48: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 2 Configuration ........................................................75
Figure 49: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 3 Configuration........................................................ 76
Figure 50: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 4 Configuration........................................................ 76
Figure 51: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 5 Configuration..........................................................77
Figure 52: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 6 Configuration.........................................................77
Figure 53: BIOS Advanced Menu - CPU Chipset Configuration......................................................................................................... 79
Figure 54: BIOS Advanced Menu - SATA Configuration ......................................................................................................................80
Figure 55: BIOS Advanced Menu - USB Configuration..........................................................................................................................81
Figure 56: BIOS Advanced Menu - AMT Configuration........................................................................................................................82
Figure 57: BIOS Advanced Menu - Intel® Rapid Start Technology...................................................................................................83
Figure 58: BIOS Advanced Menu - TPM Configuration........................................................................................................................84
Figure 59: BIOS Advanced Menu - DIO Configuration..........................................................................................................................85
Figure 60: BIOS Advanced Menu - H/W Monitor...................................................................................................................................86
Figure 61: BIOS Power Setup Menu............................................................................................................................................................88

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Figure 62: BIOS Power Setup Menu - WatchDog Timer Configuration..........................................................................................89
Figure 63: BIOS Boot Setup Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................90
Figure 64: BIOS Boot Setup Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................92
Figure 65: BIOS Boot Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................................................93

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1/ Introduction
This user guide describe the mITX-HSW-S board made by Kontron. This board will also be denoted mITX-HSW-S
within this user guide.
Use of this user guide implies a basic knowledge of PC-AT hardware and software. This user guide focuses on
describing the mITX-HSW-S board's special features and is not intended to be a standard PC-AT textbook.
New users are recommended to study the short installation procedure stated in the following chapter before
switching on the power.
All configuration and setup of the CPU board is either carried out automatically or manually by the user via the BIOS
setup menus.
Latest revision of this user guide, datasheet, thermal simulations, BIOS, drivers, BSP's (Board Support Packages),
mechanical drawings (2D and 3D) can de download from Kontron's Web Page.

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2/ Installation Procedures
2.1. Installing the Board
ESD Sensitive Device
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry.
Wear ESD-protective clothing and shoes
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground
Check the resistance value of the wrist strap periodically (1 MΩ to 10 MΩ)
Transport and store the board in its antistatic bag
Handle the board at an approved ESD workstation
Handle the board only by the edges
To get the board running follow these steps. If the board shipped from KONTRON already has components like RAM
and CPU cooler mounted, then skip the relevant steps below.
1. Turn off the PSU (Power Supply Unit)
Turn off PSU (Power Supply Unit) completely (no mains power connected to the PSU) or
leave the Power Connectors unconnected while configuring the board. Otherwise,
components (RAM, LAN cards etc.) might get damaged. Make sure to use a standard
ATX PSU and a standard ATX12V PSU with suitable cable kits and PS-ON# active.
The power supply unit shall comply with the requirements as defined in IEC 62368-1
according Clause 6.2.2 to power source category PS2 "Limited Power Source".
2. Insert the DDR3 SO-DIMM 204-pin module(s)
Be careful to push the memory module(s) in the slot(s) before locking the tabs. For a list of approved SO-DIMMs
contact your Distributor or FAE. See also chapter "System Memory Support". Use SO-DIMM with the same
memory density in both sockets!
3. Processor installation
Install the processor in the processor socket. Follow the steps in the delivered manual from the processor
manufacturer.
4. Cooler installation
You can connect the cooler fan electrically to the CPU FAN connector.
5. Connecting interfaces
Insert all external cables for hard disk, keyboard etc. A monitor must be connected in order to change BIOS
settings.
6. Connect and turn on PSU
Connect PSU to the board by the 2x12-pin ATX wafer connector and 2x2-pin ATX wafer connector.
7. BIOS setup
Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the <DEL> key during boot up.
Enter "Exit Menu" and Load Setup Defaults.
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To clear all BIOS setting, including Password protection, activate "Clear CMOS Jumper"
for 10 sec (without power connected).
8. Mounting the board in chassis
When mounting the board to chassis etc. please note that the board contains
components on both sides of the PCB that can easily be damaged if board is handled
without reasonable care. A damaged component can result in malfunction or no
function at all.
When fixing the board on a chassis, it is recommended to use screws with an integrated washer and a diameter
of > 7 mm. Do not use washers with teeth, as they can damage the PCB and cause short circuits.
2.2. Chassis Safety Standards
Before installing the mITX-HSW-S in the chassis, users must evaluate the end product to ensure compliance with the
requirements of the IEC60950-1 safety standard:
The board must be installed in a suitable mechanical, electrical and fire enclosure.
The system, in its enclosure, must be evaluated for temperature and airflow considerations.
The board must be powered by a CSA or UL approved power supply that limits the maximum input current.
For interfaces having a power pin such as external power or fan, ensure that the connectors and wires are
suitably rated. All connections from and to the product shall be with SELV circuits only.
Wires have suitable rating to withstand the maximum available power.
The peripheral device enclosure fulfils the IEC60950-1 fire protecting requirements.
2.3. Lithium Battery Replacement
If replacing the lithium battery follow the replacement precautions stated in the notification below:
Danger of explosion if the lithium 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
VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleichwertigen Typ
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers
ATTENTION! Risque d'explosion avec l'échange inadéquat de la batterie.
Remplacement seulement par le même ou un type équivalent recommandé
par le
producteur
L'évacuation des batteries usagées conformément à des indications du fabricant
PRECAUCION! Peligro de explosión si la batería se sustituye incorrectamente.
Sustituya solamente por el mismo o tipo equivalente recomendado por el fabricante
Disponga las baterías usadas según las instrucciones del fabricante
ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type

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 Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren
ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner
VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av
apparattillverkaren
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion
VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan lalteval- mistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiln
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti

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3/ System Specifications
3.1. System Block Diagram
Figure 1: System Block Diagram mITX-HSW-S

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3.2. Component Main Data
The table below summarizes the features of the mITX-HSW-S motherboard.
Table 1: Component Main Data
System
Processor 4th Gen Intel® Core™ / Celeron® S-Series Processors (FCLGA1150 Socket)
Chipset

Intel® H81

Intel® Q87
Memory 2x DDR3 SO-DIMM memory socket
Video
Display Interface

1x LVDS (24-bit, 2-ch)

1x DP (on rear)

1x DVI-D (on rear)

1x VGA (on rear)

1x eDP (optional)
Multiple Display Triple
Audio
Audio Codec Realtek ALC662
Audio Interface

2x Speaker-out (3 W)

1x Line-out (on rear)

1x Mic-in (on rear)
Network Connection
Ethernet 2x GbE LAN (RJ45 on rear, 1x Intel® I217-LM, 1x Intel® I210-AT)
Peripheral Connection
USB

2x USB 3.0 (Type A on rear, for H81 model)

4x USB 3.0 (2x Type A on rear, 2x by header, for Q87 model)

6x USB 2.0 (2x Type A on rear, 4x by header, for H81 model)

8x USB 2.0 (2x Type A on rear, 6x by header, for Q87 model)
Serial Port

2x RS232/422/485 (1x DB9 on rear, 1x by header)

4x RS232 (by header)
Other I/Os

1x PS/2 Keyboard (Mini-DIN on rear)

1x PS/2 Mouse (Mini-DIN on rear)

1x 8-bit DIO (by wafer)
Storage & Expansion
Storage &
Expansion

4x SATA (RAID support for Q87 model)

2x mSATA / mPCIe (1x full size, 1x half size, for Q87 model)

2x mPCIe (1x full size, 1x half size, for H81 model)

1x PCIe x16

1x SIM Card Cage (by wafer)
Power
Connector & Input
Voltage

2x12-pin ATX connector (DC +5 V / -5 V / +12 V / -12 V / +3.3 V / 5 VSB)

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2x2-pin ATX connector (DC 12 V)
Firmware
BIOS AMI uEFI BIOS w/ 128 Mb SPI Flash
Watchdog Programmable WDT to generate system reset event
H/W Monitor Input & Core Voltages, CPU & System Temperatures
Real Time Clock Chipset integrated RTC
TPM Supported for Q87 model (Infineon SLB 9635 TPM 1.2)
System Control & Monitoring
FP Header

1x Header for Reset button, HDD LED & External Speaker

1x Header for Power button, Power LED & SM bus
Cooling
FAN

1x Wafer for CPU Smart Fan

1x Wafer for System Smart Fan
Software
OS Support Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux
Mechanical
Dimension (L x W) Mini-ITX (170 mm x 170 mm / 6.70" x 6.70")
3.3. Environmental Conditions
The mITX-HSW-S is compliant with the following environmental conditions. It is the customer's responsibility to
provide sufficient airflow around each of the components to keep them within the allowed temperature range.
Table 2: Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature 0 °C ~ 60 °C / 32 °F ~ 140 °F (Standard)
-20 °C ~ 70 °C / -4 °F ~ 158 °F (Extended)
Storage Temperature -20 °C ~ 80 °C / -4 °F ~ 176 °F (Standard)
-40 °C ~ 85 °C / -40 °F ~ 185 °F (Extended)
Humidity 0 % ~ 95 %
3.4. Standards and Certifications
The mITX-HSW-S meets the following standards and certification tests.
Table 3: Standards and Certifications
CE EN55022:2010 + AC: 2011, Class A
EN 55024: 2010
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2009
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A1: 2010 + A2: 2013 + A11: 2009 + A12: 2011
FCC FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B
ANSI C63.4-2009