# Express-CF/CFE

COM Express® Basic Size Type 6 Module with Hexacore Mobile ${ \pmb 8 } ^ { t h }$ Gen Intel® Xeon® and Core™ Processors

# Features

● PICMG COM.0 R3.0 Type 6 module with hexacore and quad-core Intel® processors
● Up to 48GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2133/2400MHz
● Three DDI channels, one LVDS (or 4 lanes eDP), supports up to 3 independent displays
● One PCIe x16 Gen3, eight PCIe x1 Gen3 (NVMe SSD & Intel® Optane™ Memory Technology support)
● GbE, four SATA 6 Gb/s, four USB 3.1 and four USB 2.0
● Supports Smart Embedded Management Agent (SEMA) functions

![Close-up of a green printed circuit board with various electronic components and connectors (no readable text or symbols)](.express-cf-cfe-20230922/b2bddb1baf848b117602ab4ccfaf088e53b8dbee325609cfb8825c7452c940cf.jpg)

# Specifications

# ● Core System

# CPU

Mobile 8th Generation Intel Xeon® and Core™ Processors - 14nm process

• Xeon® E-2176M, 2.7 (4.4)GHz, 12MB. 45W (35W cTDP), 6C/GT2
• Core™ i7-8850H, 2.6 (4.3)GHz, 9MB, 45W (35W cTDP), 6C/GT2
• Core™ i5-8400H, 2.5 (4.2)GHz, 8MB, 45W (35W cTDP), 4C/GT2
• Core™ i3-8100H, 3.0GHz, 6MB, 45W (35W cTDP), 4C/GT2

Supports: Intel® VT, Intel® TXT, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® HT Technology, Intel® 64 Architecture, Execute Disable Bit, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AES-NI, PCLMULQDQ Instruction, Intel® Secure Key and Intel® TSX.

Note: Availability of the features may vary between processor SKUs.

# Memory

2133/2400 MHz DDR4 memory up to 48GB in three SODIMM sockets

(Xeon® paired with CM246 supports both ECC and non-ECC memory)

(48GB is build support)

# Embedded BIOS

AMI EFI with CMOS backup in 32MB SPI BIOS with Intel® AMT 12.0 support

# Cache

12MB for Xeon®, 9MB for Core™ i7, 8MB for Core™ i5

6MB for Core™ i3

# Chipset

• CM246 (supports ECC memory and Intel® AMT)
• QM370 (supports Intel® AMT )
• HM370 (no support for Intel® AMT )

# Expansion Busses

• PCIe x16, 2 PCIe x8, or 1 PCIe x8 with 2 PCIe x4 (Gen3)
• 6 PCI Express x1 (Gen3); AB connector, Lanes 0/1/2/3/4/5
• 2 PCI Express x1 (Gen3); CD connector, Lane 6/7
• LPC bus, SMBus (system), I2 C (user)

# SEMA Board Controller

Supports: voltage/current monitoring, power sequence debug support, AT/ATX mode control, logistics and forensic information, flat panel control, general purpose I2 C, failsafe BIOS (dual BIOS ), watchdog timer and fan control

# Debug Headers

• 40-pin multipurpose flat cable connector for use with DB-40 debug module providing BIOS POST code LED, BMC access, SPI BIOS flashing, power testpoints, debug LEDs
• 60-pin XDP header for ICE debug of CPU/chipset

# ● Video

# GPU Feature Support

Intel® Generation 9 LP Graphics Core Architecture, supporting 3 independent and simultaneous display combinations of DisplayPort/HDMI (or VGA), LVDS or eDP outputs

• Hardware encode/transcode HD content (including HEVC 10-bit)
• DirectX 12, DirectX 11.2, DirectX 11.1, DirectX 11, DirectX 10.1, DirectX 10,DirectX 9 support
• OpenGL 4.5 support
• OpenCL 2.1, 2.0/1.2 support

# Digital Display Interface

DDI1/2/3 supporting DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, DVI

Notes:

DP1.2: max. resolution is 4096x2304 @ 60Hz, 24bpp

HDMI1.4: max. resolution is 4096x2160 @ 24Hz, 24bpp

# VGA

VGA support, in place of DDI3 channel (build option, max. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz)

# LVDS

Single/dual channel 18/24-bit LVDS from eDP-to-LVDS IC (max. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz in dual mode)

# eDP

4 lane support optional, in place of LVDS (build option, max. resolution 4096x2304 @60Hz, 24bpp)

# ● Audio

Chipset: Intel® HD Audio integrated in chipset

Audio Codec:located on carrier Express-BASE6 (ALC886 standard supported)

# ● Ethernet

Intel® I219LM/V with AMT 12.0 support (only LM version support AMT)

Interface: 10/100/1000 GbE connection

# Specifications

# Multi I/O and Storage

USB: 4x USB 3.1 (USB 0, 1, 2, 3) and 4x USB 2.0 (USB 4, 5, 6, 7)

SATA: Four ports SATA 6Gb/s (SATA0,1,2,3)

Serial: 2 UART ports with console redirection

GPIO/SD: 4 GPO and 4 GPI (GPI with interrupt) SD/GPIO muxed design, switched by BIOS setting SD functions as storage device only

Note: USB 3.1 Gen2 support dependent on carrier design

# . ● Super I/O

Supported on carrier if needed (standard support for W83627DHG-P)

# ● TPM (option)

Chipset: Infineon

Type: TPM 2.0

# ● Power

Standard Input: ATX = 12V ±5% / 5Vsb ±5% or AT = 12V ±5%

Wide Input: ATX = 8.5-20 V / 5Vsb ±5% or AT = 8.5-20V

Management: ACPI 5.0 compliant, Smart Battery support

Power States: C1-C6, S0, S1, S3, S4, S5 , S5 ECO mode (Wake-on-USB S3/

S4, WOL S3/S4/S5)

ECO mode: Supports deep S5 mode for power saving

# ● Operating Systems

# Standard Support

Windows® 10 64-bit, Linux 64-bit

# Extended Support (BSP)

Linux 64-bit

# Mechanical and Environmental

Form Factor: PICMG COM.0, Rev 3.0 Type 6

Dimension: Basic size: 125 mm x 95 mm

# Operating Temperature

Standard: 0°C to 60°C

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C

# Humidity

5-90% RH operating, non-condensing

5-95% RH storage (and operating with conformal coating)

# Shock and Vibration

IEC 60068-2-64 and IEC-60068-2-27

MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Table 213-I, Condition A and Method 214A,

Table 214-I, Condition D

# HALT

Thermal Stress, Vibration Stress, Thermal Shock and Combined Test

Notes:

\* All specifications are subject to change without further notice.
\* For CPU and chipset combinations not listed, please contact your ADLINK representative for availability.

Functional Diagram
![This block diagram illustrates the architecture of a mobile computing system featuring a central processor and chipset.\n\n**Central Blocks**\n*   **Mobile New Gen Intel® Xeon® Intel® Core™ Processor** (Top)\n*   **Mobile Intel® QM370/HM370/ CM246 Chipset** (Bottom)\n\n**Processor Interconnections**\n*   **DMI** (bidirectional arrow) connects the Processor to the Chipset.\n*   **SODIMM 1** (2133/2400 MHz 4-16 GB DDR4), **SODIMM 2** (2133/2400 MHz 4-16 GB DDR4), and **SODIMM 3** (2133/2400 MHz 4-16 GB DDR4) connect to the Processor.\n*   **XDP 60** connects bidirectionally to the Processor.\n*   **DDI 1** (DP/HDMI/DVI), **DDI 2** (DP/HDMI/DVI), and **DDI 3** (DP/HDMI/DVI) connect to the right vertical bar (CD).\n*   **PCIe x16 (Gen3)** (1 x16, 2 x8, or 1 x8 + 2 x4) connects to the right vertical bar (CD).\n*   **eDP - LVDS** connects via **eDP x2**. It connects to the left vertical bar (AB) via **single/dual 18/24 bit LVDS**.\n*   **eDP - VGA** connects via **eDP x2**. A dashed line labeled **AUX** connects towards the left vertical bar (AB).\n\n**Chipset Interconnections**\n*   **6x PClex1 (Gen3)** (port 0-5) connects to the left vertical bar (AB).\n*   **LAN** (I219 LM/V No GbE_SDP) connects via **PCIe x1**.\n*   **4x SATA 6Gb/s** (port 0/1/2/3) connects to the left vertical bar (AB).\n*   **8x USB 2.0** connects to the left vertical bar (AB).\n*   **HD Audio** connects to the left vertical bar (AB).\n*   **Supports Intel® Optane™ Technology & RST on PCIe ports 0-7** connects to the right vertical bar (CD).\n*   **2x PCIe x1 (Gen3)** (port 6/7) connects to the right vertical bar (CD).\n*   **4x USB 3.1 (port 0/1/2/3)** connects to the right vertical bar (CD).\n*   **UART0/1** connects via a block labeled **LPC to UART**.\n*   **TPM 2.0** connects via a line labeled **LPC bus**.\n*   **SMBus** connects downwards.\n*   **GPIO** connects downwards.\n*   **SDIO (for SD card)** connects downwards.\n*   **SPI 0 BIOS** and **SPI 1 BIOS** connect directly to the Chipset.\n\n**Peripheral & Management Interconnections**\n*   **GPIO** connects to **MUX** (4x GPO, 4x GPI). **GPIO SD** connects to the MUX and points to the left vertical bar (AB).\n*   **New SEMA BMC** connects via **SMBus** to the Chipset.\n*   **New SEMA BMC** connects to **SPI 0 BIOS**, **SPI 1 BIOS**, and **Thermal Sensor**.\n*   **GP I2C** and **DDC I2C** connect to the left vertical bar (AB).\n*   **SPI_CS#** and **SPI** connect towards the bottom area.](.express-cf-cfe-20230922/a8db6583a2ae38032e715d186d3cd3b0141be92b27e045b0f2bee2e744a0c497.jpg)

# Ordering Information

● Express-CFE-E-2176M

Basic COM Express Type 6 module with Intel® Xeon® E-2176M (6C/GT2), CM246 chipset, supports ECC/non-ECC

● Express-CF-i7-8850H

Basic COM Express Type 6 module with Intel® Core™ i7-8850H (6C/GT2), QM370 chipset

● Express-CF-i5-8400H

Basic COM Express Type 6 module with Intel® Core™ i5-8400H (4C/GT2), QM370 chipset

● Express-CF-i3-8100H

Basic COM Express Type 6 module with Intel® Core™ i3-8100H (4C/GT2), HM370 chipset

# Accessories

# Heat Spreaders

● HTS-CF-B

Heatspreader for Express-CF/CFE with threaded standoffs for bottom mounting

● HTS-CF-BT

Heatspreader for Express-CF/CFE with through hole standoffs for top mounting

# Passive Heatsinks

● THS-CF-BL

Low profile heatsink for Express-CF/CFE with threaded standoffs for bottom mounting

● THS-CF-BTL

Low profile heatsink for Express-CF/CFE with through hole standoffs for top mounting

THSH-CF-BL

High profile heatsink for Express-CF/CFE with threaded standoffs for bottom mounting

# Active Heatsink

● THSF-CF-BL

High profile heatsink with Fan for Express-CF/CFE with threaded standoffs for bottom mounting

# Starter Kit

● COM Express Type 6 Starter Kit Plus

Starter kit for COM Express Type 6
[🔗 Link to the original document](.express-cf-cfe-20230922/express-cf-cfe-20230922.pdf)
