COMe-bKL6 – User Guide Rev.1.2
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eight GPIO pins can be considered as bi-directional since there are no restrictions whether you use the available GPIO
pins in the in-direction or out-direction.
3.8.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) stores RSA encryption keys specific to the host system for hardware
authentication. The term TPM refers to the set of specifications applicable to TPM chips. The LPC bus connects the
TPM chip to the CPU.
Each TPM chip contains an RSA key pair called the Endorsement Key (EK). The pair is maintained inside the chip and
cannot be accessed by software. The Storage Root Key (SRK) is created when a user or administrator takes ownership
of the system. This key pair is generated by the TPM based on the Endorsement Key and an owner-specified
password.
A second key, called an Attestation Identity Key (AIK) protects the device against unauthorized firmware and software
modification by hashing critical sections of firmware and software before they are executed. When the system
attempts to connect to the network, the hashes are sent to a server that verifies that they match the expected values.
If any of the hashed components have been modified since the last started, the match fails, and the system cannot
gain entry to the network.
3.9.
Kontron Security Solution
Kontron Security Solution is a combined hardware and software solution that includes an embedded hardware
security module and a software framework to provide full protection for your application.
The COMe-bKL6 includes an integrated security module connected to USB2 port 9, supporting the following features:
Copy protection
IP protection
License model enforcement
If required, customers can customize the solution to meet specific needs. For more information, contact Kontron
Support.
3.10.
SpeedStep® Technology
SpeedStep® technology enables you to adapt high performance computing to your applications by switching
automatically between maximum performance mode and battery-optimized mode, depending on the needs of the
application. When powered by a battery or running in idle mode, the processor drops to lower frequencies (by
changing the CPU ratios) and voltage, thus conserving battery life while maintaining a high level of performance. The
frequency is automatically set back to the high frequency, allowing you to customize performance.
In order to use the Intel® Enhanced SpeedStep® technology the operating system must support SpeedStep ®
technology.
By deactivating the SpeedStep® feature in the BIOS, manual control or modification of the CPU performance is
possible. Setup the CPU Performance State in the BIOS Setup or use third party software to control the CPU
Performance States.
3.11.
Intel® Optane™ Memory
Intel® Optane™ memory is a system accelerator for 7th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Intel® Optane™ memory
combines the non-volatile 3D XPoint™ memory with advanced system controllers, and interface and software
enhancements to provide a caching solution for accelerating systems with high capacity workloads.
