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4.2.1.4.
DP
The Display Port (DP) enables the connection of external digital displays. The DP V 1.2 port is Dual mode/ DP++
compatible, enabling the support of DP to HDMI (p active), DP to DVI (p active) and DP to VGA (active
only) adapters. The number of DP connectors depends on the KBox B-201-CFL variant (Smart or Value) see Figure 5,
pos. 4 and Figure 6, pos. 4.
For the pin assignment, see Chapter 11.5: Display Port (DP) V1.2 Connector Pin Assignment.
To avoid disturbances, it is recommended not to use DP/VGA, DP/DVI or DP/HDMI active
adapters on the DP connectors.
Depending on the KBox B-201-CFL variant up to three digital displays (2x DP + 1x DVI-D) or
up to two digital displays (1x DP + 1x DVI-D) digital displays are supported.
4.2.1.5.
Serial Ports
The serial port connector enables the connection of a RS232 compatible serial device.
For the pin assignment, refer to Chapter 11.10: Serial Port Connector Pin Assignment.
4.2.1.6.
DVI-D
The DVI-D connector supports single link only and enables the connection of a digital display using the DVI-D 24-pin
female connector directly or with an adapter.
For the pin assignment, see Chapter 11.6: DVI-D Connector Pin Assignment.
To avoid disturbances, it is recommended not to use DVI/VGA or DVI/HDMI adapters on the
DVI-D connector.
Depending on the KBox B-201-CFL variant up to three digital displays (2x DP + 1x DVI-D) or
up to two digital displays (1x DP + 1x DVI-D) digital displays are supported.
4.2.1.7.
LAN Ports
The LAN ports are IEEE1588 capable and enable the connection of Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) devices. The
two standard RJ45 connectors including two status LEDs indicating speed and link activity.
For the pin assignment, see Chapter 11.4: LAN GbE Connector Pin Assignment.
4.2.1.8.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ports
The USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports are backward compatible enabling the connection of both USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 compatible
devices. Kontron recommends the use on USB 3.1 Gen 2 compliant devices or cables only. Using USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices
and cables that violate the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification may cause conditions such as non-recognition of the device or
read/write errors.