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Chapter 1 Introduction
Table of Contents
Copyright .............................................................................................................2
Trademarks ........................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class A .....................................................2
About this Manual ..........................................................................................4
Warranty ..............................................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................4
Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 5
About the Package .........................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction .............................................................................6
Overview.........................................................................................................6
Key Features..................................................................................................7
Specifications ................................................................................................8
Getting to Know the KS230/KS232-CD ................................................10
Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................................11
Chapter 2 - Getting Started .....................................................................13
Preparing the System ...............................................................................13
Installing Devices .......................................................................................13
Configuring the BIOS ................................................................................13
Installing the Operating System ............................................................ 13
Installing the Drivers ................................................................................13
Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices .......................................................14
Removing the Chassis Cover .................................................................. 14
Installing the SODIMM Module .............................................................. 15
Installing the 2.5” SATA Drive ................................................................16
Installing the CompactFlash Card .........................................................18
Installing the Mini PCIe Card .................................................................19
Chapter 4 - Hardware Installation ........................................................22
Board Layout ...............................................................................................22
System Memory ..........................................................................................23
Jumper Settings .........................................................................................23
Clear CMOS Data .......................................................................................23
USB Power Select .......................................................................................24
Panel Power Select .....................................................................................24
LVDS Panel Select .......................................................................................25
Power-on Select..........................................................................................26
COM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select ..............................................................26
Mini PCIe/mSATA Select ..............................................................................27
Ports and Connectors ...............................................................................28
Bottom Panel I/O Ports ............................................................................28
COM (Serial) Ports ......................................................................................28
Graphics Interface ......................................................................................29
RJ45 LAN Ports ...........................................................................................29
USB Ports ...................................................................................................30
DC-in .........................................................................................................31
I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 31
Digital I/O Connector ..................................................................................31
Digital I/O Power Connector ........................................................................31
LVDS LCD Panel Connector .........................................................................32
LCD/Inverter Power Connector ....................................................................32
Cooling Fan Connectors...............................................................................33
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................33
SATA (Serial ATA) Connector .......................................................................34
Front Audio Connector ................................................................................34
Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................35
Standby Power LED ....................................................................................35
CompactFlash Socket ..................................................................................36
Expansion Slot ............................................................................................36
Battery .......................................................................................................37
Chapter 5 - Mounting Options ................................................................38
Wall Mount ...................................................................................................38
Panel Mount ................................................................................................39
Chapter 6 - BIOS Setup ............................................................................41
Overview.......................................................................................................41
AMI BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................42
Updating the BIOS ....................................................................................53
Chapter 7 - Supported Software ........................................................... 54
Appendix A - Smart Fan Setting Guide ..............................................63
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................69
Appendix C - System Error Message ...................................................70
Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist ............................................71