Kontron ToolSuite

Central Management Solution for BIOS Configuration in Embedded Systems.

Toolsuite is included in our support package – free download in Kontron customer section!

Secure. Automated. Consistent.

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From One Interface to Every Device

A one-stop suite of software tools and libraries that streamlines BIOS / UEFI configuration, hardware monitoring and deployment in one unified interface across x86 based embedded systems for OEMs and system integrators. Kontron ToolSuite empowers FAEs and production engineers to configure and modify BIOS settings securely, automated and consistently as well as IT/OT security officers to ensure governance measures can be implemented in compliance with CRA, NIS2 and IEC 62443.

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Key Benefits – Why Kontron ToolSuite?

Customization at Scale

Customization at Scale

Customization at Scale

Error Free Production

Error Free Production

Error Free Production

Faster Time-to-Market

Faster Time-to-Market

Faster Time-to-Market

Secure BIOS Governance

Secure BIOS Governance

Secure BIOS Governance

Unified Interface

Unified Interface

Unified Interface

Effortless Use

Effortless Use

Effortless Use

Trusted Expertise

Trusted Expertise

Trusted Expertise

Kontron ToolSuite – Explore Our Features

The unified solution to configure, customize, and deploy BIOS and system parameters across embedded systems, securely and consistently.
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BIOS Configuration Management

Create, import, and manage BIOS and system configurations with version control. Adjust parameters such as BIOS defaults, logos, fan curves, LVDS/EDP display settings, and DMI data. Easily import existing configuration files or generate new versions for each project or customer.

  • Create and modify BIOS configuration versions

  • Logo change integration

  • View and adjust fan, LVDS config and DMI data

  • Import/export of config files

  • Select and modify default BIOS

  • Read live BIOS

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Automated Deployment

Apply multiple configuration versions automatically across connected devices.
The built-in package manager creates deployable ZIP bundles containing BIOS, logo, fan, and display settings, executed via one script on Windows or Linux.

  • Create and distribute ZIP deployment packages via CLI

  • Remote configuration application on client devices

  • DMI feature for applying changes on selected client devices

  • Cross-platform support (Windows & Linux)

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System Hardware Monitoring & Logging

Gain insight into connected embedded systems and executed actions.
Monitor temperature, voltage, and fan speeds and access detailed client/server logs directly from the UI.

  • Real-time hardware monitoring & visualization

  • Centralized log access from UI

  • Activity feedback from client devices

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Secure User & Access Control

Manage who can access and change system configurations.
Built-in authentication, encrypted local database, and admin tools ensure secure and traceable operation in shared engineering environments.

  • Role-based access (Admin, Engineer, User)

  • Encrypted LiteDB storage

  • Password reset and lockout mechanisms

  • Admin-controlled account creation and recovery

  • Secure Boot & TPM Support

  • Change Logging & Audit Trails for BIOS versions

  • Rollback Protection to prevent downgrades to unsecure BIOS versions

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Application Scenarios

ToolSuite has been developed to solve real challenges for OEMs and system integration from the initial production process over customization to regular security updates along the entire product life cycle. Which of the scenarios applies to you?

Accelerated In-Design Process

Quickly test and adjust BIOS parameters during prototype development. ToolSuite lets engineers apply new configurations from software without manual reflashing and using centralized version control and client communication. This shortens validation loops and accelerates proof-of-concept development.

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OEM Customization

Easily create customer- or project-specific BIOS, fan, LVDS, and DMI configurations. Versioning and import functions let OEMs and integrators adapt parameters for each machine variant or regional requirement. Packages bundle all settings for fast, consistent rollout, no manual tuning needed.

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Error Free Production

In the assembly line, ToolSuite automates BIOS and configuration setup. Operators simply apply predefined templates that ensure every board is configured identically. This eliminates manual input errors, ensures repeatability, and saves time during mass production.

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Secure Updates & Remote Maintenance

Maintain deployed systems securely within your production network. ToolSuite enables controlled remote configuration updates for connected devices - without manual access. Encrypted authentication and role-based access keep operations protected, while future releases will extend these capabilities to signed OTA updates and compliance management.

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Lifecycle Management

Track configuration versions and maintain transparency throughout the product lifecycle. ToolSuite logs hardware metrics and stores configuration versions centrally, helping teams identify changes and keep systems aligned. Kontron’s long-term support ensures reliable operation and smooth evolution as standards advance.

FAQ

What is a BIOS / UEFI Configuration Tool and why is it important for your CRA strategy?

A BIOS/UEFI Configuration Tool like the Kontron ToolSuite is a central management solution designed to configure, customize and deploy BIOS and UEFI firmware settings across embedded systems from a unified interface. It lets engineers define configuration versions, set parameters (e.g., defaults, logos, fan curves, display outputs), and automate deployment consistently. Kontron ToolSuite supports governance measures such as auditable changes, rollback protection, and secure access control, helping companies align with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and other regulatory standards like NIS2 and IEC 62443 by ensuring configuration consistency, traceability and compliance across devices.

How quickly and easily can the central BIOS Management Solution be introduced to manage the BIOS versions of your embedded systems?

Introducing Kontron ToolSuite is designed to be quick and straightforward. Server and client application can be downloaded from Kontron’s customer section.  Server application is installed on a central server, and the client application is deployed to target devices. The ToolSuite provides a unified interface that lets you import existing BIOS configurations or create new versions with version control, bundle settings into deployable packages (ZIP via CLI), and deploy them out across connected systems. With cross-platform support (Windows & Linux) organizations can rapidly start managing BIOS versions without complex manual processes.

How does Kontron ToolSuite support FAEs and production engineers to securely, automatically and consistently configure and modify BIOS settings?

Kontron ToolSuite enables FAEs (Field Application Engineers) and production engineers through a range of secure, automated and consistent configuration features:

  • Centralized BIOS management with version control and the ability to import, adjust, and export BIOS and UEFI settings.

  • Automated deployment packages that apply configurations across multiple devices with one script, reducing manual errors in production environments.

  • System monitoring & logging for real-time insight into hardware status and action logs.

  • Secure user & access control, including role-based permissions, encrypted databases, audit trails, and rollback safeguards to maintain secure and traceable operations.

Together, these capabilities reduce manual setup, ensure consistency across units, and support repeatable, auditable configuration workflows.

What are the benefits for OEMs and system integrators to combine Kontron Hardware with the Kontron ToolSuite in a bundle?

Bundling Kontron hardware with the ToolSuite delivers multiple benefits, such as accelerated time-to-market as the unified BIOS configuration and deployment shortens design and production cycles, consistent and error-free production through automated BIOS setups and configuration templates that help eliminate manual configuration mistakes in mass production, various customization capabilities for OEMs to tailor BIOS/UEFI and system settings per project or customer efficiently. In addition, secure updates and support and reduced engineering effort help OEMs and integrators to streamline development, production, and support, while ensuring configurations remain consistent and compliant.

Which hardware is supported by the Kontron ToolSuite?

Kontron ToolSuite supports x86-based embedded platforms across a wide range of Kontron hardware, including motherboards, Single Board Computers (SBCs), embedded Box PCs and Panel & HMI PCs. The portfolio is constantly growing. If you don’t find your product in the linked list of products, please get in touch with us.

How secure is Kontron ToolSuite in Terms of Compliance and Certifications?

Kontron ToolSuite is built with security and compliance according IEC62443-4-1, offering features like role-based access control to restrict and trace configuration changes made by users, encrypted local databases and authentication mechanisms for secure operations, audit logs and rollback protection to enforce traceability and prevent insecure firmware downgrades, support of secure boot and TPM integration for enhanced system integrity and trusted execution. Finally, to ensure governance readiness for regulations such as Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), NIS2 and IEC 62443, by enabling consistent, auditable configuration management across deployments.

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