Quanmax KEEX-6100 User manual

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KEEX-6100 User’s Manual
KEEX-6100
Industrial ECX Embedded SBC with 2nd generation
Intel® core i3/i5/i7 processor
User’s Guide

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Content
Content.......................................................................................................................3
Figures.......................................................................................................................5
Tables.........................................................................................................................6
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................8
Before You Begin.........................................................................................8
When Working Inside a Computer...............................................................8
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge..............................................................9
Preface..................................................................................................................... 11
How to Use This Guide.............................................................................. 11
Unpacking.................................................................................................. 11
Regulatory Compliance Statements .......................................................... 11
Warranty Policy .........................................................................................12
Maintaining Your Computer.......................................................................13
Chapter 1 Introduction...........................................................................................16
Overview ...................................................................................................16
Product Specifications...............................................................................17
System Block Diagram..............................................................................19
Mechanical Dimensions.............................................................................20
Chapter 2 Hardware Settings ................................................................................22
Overview ...................................................................................................22
Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions..........................................................23
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................24
Rear Panel Pin Assignments...................................................................26
Main Board PinAssignments...................................................................28
Chapter 3 System Installation................................................................................37
Expansion Interfaces.................................................................................37
Memory Module Installation.......................................................................37
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup....................................................................................39
Overview ...................................................................................................39
Main Menu.................................................................................................40
Advanced Menu.........................................................................................41
Boot Menu.................................................................................................52
Security Menu............................................................................................53
Save & Exit Menu......................................................................................53

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Chapter 5 Driver Installation.................................................................................55
AppendixA DIO (Digital I/O) Sample Code............................................................56
Appendix B WatchDog Timer Sample Code..........................................................58

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Figures
Figure 1 Block Diagram .............................................................................19
Figure 2 Mechanical Dimensions...............................................................21
Figure 3 Jumper Connector.......................................................................22
Figure 4 Jumper and Connector Locations................................................23
Figure 5 Rear Panel IO..............................................................................26
Figure 6 Align the SO-DIMM Memory Module with the onboard socket.....37
Figure 7 Press down on the SO-DIMM Memory Module to lock it in place 38

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Tables
Table 1 KEEX-6100 Specification...............................................................18
Table 2 Jumper List....................................................................................24
Table 3 JP1 ME F/W Selection...................................................................24
Table 4 JP2 Panel & Backlight Power Selection for LVDS2.......................24
Table 5 JP3 Panel Backlight Power Selection for LVDS1...........................25
Table 6 JP4 Backlight Power Enable Selection for LVDS1........................25
Table 7 JP5 Backlight Power Enable Selection for LVDS2.........................25
Table 8 JP6AT/ATX Mode Selection..........................................................25
Table 9 JP7 SRTC Reset Selection ...........................................................25
Table 10 JP8 RTC Reset Selection............................................................25
Table 11 Rear Panel Connector List...........................................................26
Table 12 CN9 LAN1 & USB 2.0 Port 0, 1 Connector..................................26
Table 13 CN10 LAN2 & USB 2.0 Port 8, 9 Connector................................26
Table 14 DP1 Display Port Connector........................................................27
Table 15 HDMI1 HDMI Connector..............................................................27
Table 16 VGA1 DB-15 VGA Connector......................................................27
Table 17 Internal Connector List ................................................................28
Table 18 ATX2 +12V Power Input Connector.............................................28
Table 19 CR2032 Battery Power Input Wafer ............................................28
Table 20 CFD1 CF Type II Connector........................................................29
Table 21 COM1 RS-232/422/485 Port 1 Wafer..........................................30
Table 22 COM2 RS-232 Port 2 Wafer........................................................30
Table 23 CN1 Digital Input / Output Pin Header.........................................30
Table 24 CN2 SATAHDD Power Output Wafer..........................................30
Table 25 CN3 Backlight Power Output Wafer for LVDS1...........................31
Table 26 CN4 SIM Interface Wafer for MPCIE1.........................................31
Table 27 CN5 USB 2.0 Port 2, 3 Pin Header..............................................31
Table 28 CN6 USB 2.0 Port 10, 11 Pin Header..........................................31
Table 29 CN7 S/PDIF Pin Header..............................................................32
Table 30 CN8Audio Pin Header................................................................32
Table 31 CN12 Left Channel 2W Audio AMP Output Wafer.......................32
Table 32 CN13 Right Channel 2W Audio AMP Output Wafer.....................32
Table 33 CN14 Backlight Power Output Wafer for LVDS2.........................32
Table 34 CN20 Keyboard & Mouse Wafer .................................................33

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Table 35 DIMM1 DDR3 Memory SO-DIMM Socket ...................................33
Table 36 FAN1 CPU FAN Wafer.................................................................33
Table 37 FP1 Front Panel 1 Pin Header ....................................................33
Table 38 FP2 Front Panel 2 Pin Header ....................................................33
Table 39 IR1 IrDA Pin Header....................................................................33
Table 40 LVDS1 Primary 24-bit, 2-channel LVDS Panel Connector...........34
Table 41 LVDS2 Secondary 24-bit, 2-channel LVDS Panel Connector......34
Table 42 MPCIE1 Mini-PCIE Express v 1.2 Socket ...................................35
Table 43 SATA1 Serial ATA Port 0 Connector ............................................36
Table 44 SATA2 Serial ATA Port 1 Connector ............................................36
Table 45 BIOS Main Menu.........................................................................40
Table 46 Advanced Menu...........................................................................41
Table 47 Advanced Menu – Display Configuration.....................................42
Table 48 Advanced Menu – Super IO Configuration..................................43
Table 49 Advanced Menu – Super IO Configuration – Serial Port 1
Configuration...............................................................................44
Table 50 Advanced Menu – Super IO Configuration – Serial Port 2
Configuration...............................................................................44
Table 51 Advanced Menu –Power Management Configuration..................45
Table 52 Advanced Menu –CPU Advanced Configuration.........................46
Table 53 Advanced Menu –Trusted Computing .........................................47
Table 54 Advanced Menu –SATA Configuration.........................................47
Table 55 Advanced Menu –Intel TXT(LT) Configuration.............................48
Table 56 Advanced Menu – AMT Configuration .........................................48
Table 57 Advanced Menu –USB Configuration..........................................50
Table 58 Advanced Menu –H/W Monitor....................................................51
Table 59 Boot Menu...................................................................................52
Table 60 Security Menu .............................................................................53
Table 61 Save & Exit Menu........................................................................53

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Safety Instructions
Before You Begin
Before handling the product, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the
following pages to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal
safety. Refer to the “Advisories” section in the Preface for advisory conventions used
in this user’s guide, including the distinction between Warnings, Cautions, Important
Notes, and Notes.
Always use caution when handling/operating a computer. Only qualified,
experienced, authorized electronics service personnel should access the
interior of a computer. The power supplies produce high voltages and
energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm.
Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the
installation instructions in this user’s guide for precautions and procedures.
If you have any questions, please contact Quanmax Post-Sales Technical
Support.
WARNING
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power cord is
plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off system power, turn off the power
supply, and then disconnect the power cord from its source before
removing the chassis cover. Turning off the system power switch does not
remove power to components.
When Working Inside a Computer
Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer and any peripherals.
2. Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their power sources or
subsystems to prevent electric shock or system board damage. This does not
apply when hot swapping parts.

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3. Follow the guidelines provided in “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge” on the
following page.
4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
To help avoid possible damage to system boards, wait five seconds after
turning off the computer before removing a component, removing a system
board, or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop,
not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs. If you
are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before
disconnecting the cable.As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly
aligned to avoid bending any connector pins.Also, before connecting a cable,
make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this
user’s guide. Follow installation and troubleshooting instructions closely.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation
and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components.
Quanmax strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, which can
include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD):
When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
remove the component’s antistatic packing material until you are ready to install
the component in a computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging,
be sure you are at an ESD workstation or grounded. This will discharge any
static electricity that may have built up in your body.

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When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container
or packaging.
Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use
antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.
Handle components and boards with care. Don’t touch the components or
contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Do not handle or store system boards near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic,
magnetic, or radioactive fields.

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Preface
How to Use This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation, and as
a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
NOTE
Driver downloads and additional information are available under
Downloads on our web site: www.quanmax.com.
Unpacking
When unpacking, follow these steps:
1. After opening the box, save it and the packing material for possible future
shipment.
2. Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order
are missing, notify Quanmax customer service immediately.
3. Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Quanmax
customer service immediately. Refer to “Warranty Policy” for the return
procedure.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for ClassA devices.
FCC Compliance Statement for Class A Devices
The product(s) described in this user’s guide has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a ClassA digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the user’s guide, may cause harmful
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area (domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference (take adequate measures) at
their own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Quanmax could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
The assembler of a personal computer system may be required to test
the system and/or make necessary modifications if a system is found to
cause harmful interference or to be noncompliant with the appropriate
standards for its intended use.
Warranty Policy
Limited Warranty
Quanmax Inc.’s detailed Limited Warranty policy can be found under Support at
www.quanmax.com. Please consult your distributor for warranty verification.
The limited warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglect,
misuse, or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than
Quanmax or its authorized agent; or if the failure is caused by accident, acts of God,
or other causes beyond the control of Quanmax or the manufacturer. Neglect,
misuse, and abuse shall include any installation, operation, or maintenance of the
product other than in accordance with the user’s guide.
No agent, dealer, distributor, service company, or other party is authorized to change,
modify, or extend the terms of this Limited Warranty in any manner whatsoever.
Quanmax reserves the right to make changes or improvements in any product
without incurring any obligation to similarly alter products previously purchased.
Return Procedure
For any Limited Warranty return, please contact Support at www.quanmax.com and
login to obtain a Return MaterialAuthorization (RMA) Number. If you do not have an
account, send an email to [e-mail] to apply for one.
All product(s) returned to Quanmax for service or credit must be accompanied by a
Return MaterialAuthorization (RMA) Number. Freight on all returned items must be
prepaid by the customer who is responsible for any loss or damage caused by
common carrier in transit. Returns for Warranty must include a Failure Report for
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date of purchase.
To reduce risk of damage, returns of product must be in a Quanmax shipping
container. If the original container has been lost or damaged, new shipping
containers may be obtained from Quanmax Customer Service at a nominal cost.
Quanmax owns all parts removed from repaired products. Quanmax uses new and
reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs
and building replacement products. If Quanmax repairs or replaces a product, its
warranty term is not extended.
Shipments not in compliance with this Limited Warranty Return Policy will not be
accepted by Quanmax.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Quanmax be liable for any defect in hardware, software, loss, or
inadequacy of data of any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the performance or use
of any product furnished hereunder. Quanmax’s liability shall in no event exceed the
purchase price of the product purchased hereunder. The foregoing limitation of
liability shall be equally applicable to any service provided by Quanmax or its
authorized agent.
Maintaining Your Computer
Environmental Factors
Temperature
The ambient temperature within an enclosure may be greater than room
ambient temperature. Installation in an enclosure should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.
Consideration should be given to the maximum rated ambient temperature.
Overheating can cause a variety of problems, including premature aging and
failure of chips or mechanical failure of devices.
If the system has been exposed to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a
two-hour warm-up period to bring it up to normal operating temperature before
turning it on. Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components,
particularly the hard disk drive.
Humidity
High-humidity can cause moisture to enter and accumulate in the system. This
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properties as electrical resistance and thermal conductivity. Extreme moisture
buildup inside the system can result in electrical shorts, which can cause
serious damage to the system.
Buildings in which climate is controlled usually maintain an acceptable level of
humidity for system equipment. However, if a system is located in an unusually
humid location, a dehumidifier can be used to maintain the humidity within an
acceptable range. Refer to the “Specifications” section of this user’s guide for
the operating and storage humidity specifications.
Altitude
Operating a system at a high altitude (low pressure) reduces the efficiency of
the cooling fans to cool the system. This can cause electrical problems related
to arcing and corona effects. This condition can also cause sealed components
with internal pressure, such as electrolytic capacitors, to fail or perform at
reduced efficiency.
Power Protection
The greatest threats to a system’s supply of power are power loss, power spikes,
and power surges caused by electrical storms, which interrupt system operation
and/or damage system components. To protect your system, always properly
ground power cables and one of the following devices.
Surge Protector
Surge protectors are available in a variety of types and usually provide a level
of protection proportional with the cost of the device. Surge protectors prevent
voltage spikes from entering a system through theAC power cord. Surge
protectors, however, do not offer protection against brownouts, which occur
when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normalAC line voltage
level.
Line Conditioner
Line conditioners go beyond the over voltage protection of surge protectors.
Line conditioners keep a system’s AC power source voltage at a fairly constant
level and, therefore, can handle brownouts. Because of this added protection,
line conditioners cost more than surge protectors. However, line conditioners
cannot protect against a complete loss of power.

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Uninterruptible Power Supply
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems offer the most complete protection
against variations on power because they use battery power to keep the server
running whenAC power is lost. The battery is charged by theAC power while it
is available, so whenAC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the
system for a limited amount of time, depending on the UPS system.
UPS systems range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand
dollars, with the more expensive unit s allowing you to run larger systems for a
longer period of time whenAC power is lost. UPS systems that provide only 5
minutes of battery power let you conduct an orderly shutdown of the system,
but are not intended to provide continued operation. Surge protectors should be
used with all UPS systems, and the UPS system should be Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) safety approved.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The KEEX-6100 is an ECX Form Factor embedded single board computer (SBC) that
equips the latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors with the high
integration of the Intel® QM67/ HM65 chipset. Featured are DDR3 1066/1333
SO-DIMM up to 8GB, 2x 24-bit LVDS, HDMI, DP, VGA, 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x SATA,
mini PCIe slot, 8x USB 2.0, 2x COM ports with Power Selection, HD audio and
CompactFlash.
Checklist
Driver/ Manual CD
Quick Installation Guide
SATA Cable
KEEX-6100 main board
Features
2nd Generation Intel®Core™ i3/i5/i7 Processors
Intel®QM67 / HM65 Express Chipset
1x DDR3 SO-DIMM Socket
2x LVDS, HDMI, VGA, DP supported
1x mini PCIe
2x GbE
2x COM ports, 8x USB 2.0
2x 7-pin SATA connectors supported
1x CompactFlash socket onboard
Watchdog Timer, Hardware Monitor

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Product Specifications
Model Name 
KEEX-6100
Form Factor 
ECX (146mm x 105mm)
Processor 
2nd Generation Intel core i3/i5/i7 Processors with rPGA988B package
Memory 
1x SO-DIMM, dual channel DDR3, non-ECC supported, up to 8GB
Chipset KEEX-6100---Intel®QM67 Express Chipset

KEEX-6101---Intel
®
HM65 Express Chipset
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000 rocessor graphics
1x VGA with DB-15 female connector
1x HDMI connector
1x DP Connector
2x 1x 30-pin SPWG connectors for 2x dual channel 24-bit LVDS
2x 1x 7-pin pitch 1.25 mm wafer connector for LVDS1 and LVDS2
backlight control
Ethernet
2x Ethernet ports supported
1x Intel 82579LM Gb/s Ethernet PHY onboard as LAN1
1x Realtek RTL8111C Gb/s Ethernet controller onboard as LAN2
2x RJ-45 w/z Gb/s transformer connector on rear I/O
LAN1 with iAMT supported

Both LAN1 & LAN2 with WOL/PXE supported
Audio
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Realtek ALC662-VC HD codec onboard
1x 2W audio amplifier onboard
1x 2x 6-pins pitch 2.54mm header for Line-Out, Line-In and Mic-In;
Pin definition is as shown below:
Pin Description
Pin #
Pin #
Pin Description
Mic-In_L
1
2
Mic-In_R
Mic-In Jack Detect
3
4
Audio_GND
Line-In 1_L
5
6
Line-In 1_R
Line-In Jack 1 Detect
7
8
Audio_GND
Line-Out_L
9
10
Line-Out_R
Line-Out Jack Detect
11
12
Audio_GND
2x 2-pins pitch 2.0 mm wafer connector for Right/Left speaker out

1x 1x 4-pin pitch 2.54 mm header for S/PDIF
Peripheral Support
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Storage supported
2x 7-pin SATA connectors supported on top side of the board
1x 4-pin connector onboard with +5V and +12V supported for SATA
device.
1x CF socket
8x USB2.0 ports supported
4x USB 2.0 ports offer on front I/O, stack with RJ-45.
2x 2x5-in pitch 2.54 mm headers for 4x USB 2.0 ports onboard for
internal use.
2x COM ports supported
2x 1x10-pin pitch 1.27 mm wafer connectors onboard for COM1 and
COM2
COM1 with RS-232/422/485 supported.
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1x 1x6-pin pitch 2.00 mm wafer connector for PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
1x 1x5-pin pitch 2.54mm header for IrDA supported.
1x 1x3-pin fan connector onboard with smart fan supported.
1x 2x 5-pin pitch 2.54 mm header onboard for 8-bit DIO.
4-bit input and 4-bit output.

DIO default setting is “H”.
Expansion Slot 
1x full size mini-PCIe X8 slot supported
1x connector onboard for SIM card signals supported
Super I/O chip 
Fintek F71869ED
Hardware Monitor 
Voltage monitoring
CPU and system temperatures detection

Fan detection
TPM 
TPM 1.2 supported
BIOS 
AMI uEFI Plug & Play SPI BIOS
iAMT 7.0 supported

Watchdog Timer supported, 1-255 step offered
RTC 
Chipset internal RTC
Battery 1x 2-pin wafer connector onboard for fly-wire CR2032 battery supported
Power 
1x +12VDC Power Input
1x +12VDC & +5VDC HDD Power output

ATX/ AT Mode Supported
OS Supported 
Windows XP/XPe/Windows 7
Operation Temp. 0ºC – 60ºC
Storage Temp. -20ºC – 80ºC
Humidity 0% – 95% RH
Certifications CE, FCC Class A
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System Block Diagram
Figure 1 Block Diagram

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Mechanical Dimensions