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Qseven rel.2.0 compliant module with the amd embedded g-series family socs
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AMD Embedded G-series family SOCs

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  • Page 1 Q7-A29 ® Qseven Rel. 2.0 Compliant Module with the AMD Embedded G-series family SOCs...
  • Page 2 The above mentioned documents are copyright © 2008 Insyde Software Corp. All rights reserved. For further information on this module or other SECO products, but also to get the required assistance for any and possible issues, please contact us using the dedicated web form available at http://www.seco.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Main setup menu ............................................46 4.2.1 System Time / System Date ......................................... 46 Advanced menu ............................................47 Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Appendices ....................................60 Thermal Design ............................................61 Accessories ..............................................64 5.2.1 VGA Adapter module M908 ......................................... 64 Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 5 Warranty Information and assistance RMA number request Safety Electrostatic Discharges RoHS compliance Terminology and definitions Reference specifications Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    All changes or modifications to the equipment not explicitly approved by SECO S.r.l. could impair it and could void the warranty. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 7: Information And Assistance

    SECO Sales Representative: the Sales Rep can help determine the exact cause of the problem and search the best solution. SECO Help-Desk: contact SECO Technical Assistance. A technician is at disposal to understand the exact origin of the problem and suggest the correct solution.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Check carefully that all cables are correctly connected and that they are not damaged. 1.5 Electrostatic Discharges The Q7-A29 module, like any other electronic product, is an electrostatic sensitive device: high voltages caused by static electricity could damage some or all the devices and/or components on-board.

  • Page 9: Terminology And Definitions

    Medium Access Controller, the hardware implementing the Data Link Layer of ISO/OSI-7 model for communication systems Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 10 Host Controller Interface, Host controller for USB 3.0 ports, which can also manage USB 2.0 and USB1.1 ports Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 11: Reference Specifications

    SD Card Association https://www.sdcard.org/home SM Bus http://www.smbus.org/specs TMDS http://www.siliconimage.com/technologies/tmds USB 2.0 and USB OTG http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/usb_20_070113.zip USB 3.0 http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/usb_30_spec_070113.zip Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 12 AMD GX SOC http://www.amd.com/US/PRODUCTS/EMBEDDED/PROCESSORS/Pages/g-series.aspx Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 2. Introduction Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Block Diagram Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Some module’s configurations are also available in industrial temperature range. Please refer to following chapter for a complete list of all peripherals integrated and characteristics. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    2.2 Technical Specifications 1 x USB3.0 Host port 6 x USB2.0 Host port AMD GX-415GA, Quad Core @ 1.5GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, TDP 15W Mass Storage AMD GX-217GA, Dual Core @ 1.65GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, TDP 15W Up to 2 x external S-ATA channels AMD GX-210HA, Dual Core @ 1.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, TDP 9W SD interface AMD GX-210JA, Dual Core @ 1.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, TDP 6W...

  • Page 16: Electrical Specifications

    _U: unswitched ACPI S3 voltages, i.e. power rails that are active both in ACPI’s S0 (Working) and S3 (Standby) state. Examples: +1.5V_U 2.3.2 Power Consumption Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 17: Mechanical Specifications

    Qseven module. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    Intel Ethernet Controller I210-IT PCI-e interface UART USB to UART FACTORY OPTION bridge +5V_S, +5V_A Power section Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Connectors

    Chapter 3. Introduction Connectors description Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 20 Card edge golden Card edge golden finger, pin 228 finger, pin 2 finger, pin 1 finger, pin 229 Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 21: Connectors Description

    EMI, and so on. Optionally, SECO can provide a dedicated VGA adapter, able to carry out the signals coming out from connector CN1 to a standard DB-15 HD VGA connector. The adapter is also provided with necessary FFC cable, length 20cm. Please check chapter 5.2.1 for further details.

  • Page 22: Fan Connector

    FAN_TACHO_IN: tachometric input from the fan to the embedded microcontroller, +3.3V_S electrical level signal with 10kΩ pull-up resistor. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 23: Qseven ® Connector

    BATLOW# RSTBTN# PWR_MGMT SATA SATA0_TX+ SATA1_TX+ SATA SATA SATA0_TX- SATA1_TX- SATA SATA SATA_ACT# SATA SATA0_RX+ SATA1_RX+ SATA Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 24 USB_P4- USB_P5+ USB_P4+ USB_2_3_OC# USB_0_1_OC# USB_P3- USB_P2- USB_P3+ USB_P2+ N.A. N.C. N.C. N.A. USB_P1- USB_P0- USB_P1+ USB_P0+ Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 25 N.C. N.A. HDMI/DP TMDS_TX2+/DP_LANE0+ HDMI_CTRL_DAT HDMI HDMI/DP TMDS_TX2-/DP_LANE0- HDMI_CTRL_CLK HDMI HDMI/DP DP_HDMI_HPD# DP_HPD# PCI-E PCIE_CLK_REF+ PCIE_WAKE# PCI-E Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 26 N.A. +5V_A +5V_A N.A. MFG_NC0 MFG_NC2 N.A. N.A. MFG_NC1 MFG_NC3 N.A. +5V_S +5V_S +5V_S +5V_S +5V_S +5V_S Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 27 PCI-e lanes can be managed as 4 PCI-e x1 ports, 1 PCI-e x2 + 2 PCI-e x1, 2 PCI-e x 2 or 1 PCI-e x4 ports. PCI-e x4 grouping is not possible using GX-210JA SOC. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 28 The customer acknowledges and agrees to the conditions set forth that these schematics are provided only as an example and that he will conduct an independent analysis and exercise judgment in the use of any and all material. SECO declines all and any liability for use of this or any other material in the customers’...
  • Page 29 GBE_CTREF is not available on Qseven golden card edge connector Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 30 10nF AC series decoupling capacitors are placed on each line of SATA differential pairs. On the carrier board, these signals can be carried out directly to the SATA connector. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 31 The schematics in the following page show an example of implementation on the Carrier Board. In there, all USB ports are carried out to standard USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Type A receptacles. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 32 VCC_USB0 USB_SSRX0+ ILIM CC-100nF CC-10uF/10V DLW21HN900SQ2 USB_P0- CC-47uF/10V R-28K7/1 USB_P0+ DLW21HN900SQ2 USB_6_7_OC# FAULT USB_SSTX0- USB_SSTX0+ TPS2552DBV DLW21HN900SQ2 Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 33 All these signals have to be connected, on the Carrier Board, to an HD Audio Codec. Please refer to the chosen Codec’s Reference Design Guide for correct implementation of audio section on the carrier board. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 34 The LVDS interface, which is frequently used in many application fields, is not directly supported by the SOC. For this reason, considering that LVDS interface can be multiplexed on the same pin with the eDP interface, on Q7-A29 module can be implemented an eDP to LVDS bridge (NXP PTN3460), which allow the implementation of a Dual Channel LVDS, with a maximum supported resolution of 1920x1200 @ 60Hx (dual channel mode).
  • Page 35 LVDS_BLT_CTRL: this signal can be used to adjust the panel backlight brightness in displays supporting Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) regulations. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 36 If the board purchased is in HDMI configuration, then voltage level shifters on the carrier board are not necessary (they can also interfere with regular working of the board). When placing an order of Q7-A29 modules, please take care of specifying if they must have HDMI interface or DP.
  • Page 37 +3.3V_S R-2K2 2N7002 IP4221CZ6-S R-1K HDMI_CTRL_DAT BLM18PG121SN1 +5V_HDMI DP_HDMI_HPD# WHDM-19D5L1BF3U4W +5V_S SN74LVC1G14DBVR SL04 BLM18PG121SN1 R-20K CC-1uF CC-100nF Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 38 Please refer to the following schematics as an example of implementation of DisplayPort connection on the carrier board, which will allow the use of external adapters for the conversion to HDMI/DVI. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 39 DP_LANE3- +3.3V_S CC-100nF DP_AUX+ C10 CC-100nF DP_AUX- DP_HPD# SN74LVC1G14DBVR R-100K R-100K WDPE-20F5L1BU +3.3V_S nanoSMDC075F BLM18PG121SN1 CC-100nF CC-100nF Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 40 On the Q7-A29 module, the aforementioned pins have been dedicated to the LPC bus; use of these pins for different implementations other than LPC (i.e.
  • Page 41 SMB_DAT: SM Bus control data line for System Management. Bidirectional signal, electrical level +3.3V_A with a 2k2Ω pull-up resistor. It is managed by AMD G- Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 42 It is not possible at all to use these pins to trace the software (for debug purposes). Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 43: Boot Strap Signals

    Configuration straps are signals that, during system reset, are set as inputs (independently by their behaviour during normal operations) in order to allow the proper configuration of the processor / chipset. For this reason, on Q7-A29 are placed the pull-up or pull-down resistors that are necessary to configure the board properly.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4. Introduction Main setup menu Advanced menu Security menu Power menu Boot menu Exit menu Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Bios Setup

    <Enter> key allows to display or change the setup option listed for a particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow to display the setup sub- screens. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 46: Main Setup Menu

    Note: The time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and 5:30 P.M. as 17:30:00. The system date is in the format mm/dd/yyyy. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 47: Advanced Menu

    Disabled / Enabled / UEFI only USB keyboard / mouse / storage support under UEFI and legacy environments Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 48: Peripheral Configuration Submenu

    Serial ATA Port 0 / 1 Disabled / Enabled Shows information related to eventual devices connected to SATA ports 0 or 1 Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 49: Video Configuration Submenu

    PCI bus. Values are in units of PCI clocks. Adaptive S4 Enabled / Disabled Enable/Disable Adaptive S4 Power management Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 50 Manages PCI Express L0s and L1 power states, for OSs able to handle Active State Power Management (ASPM) Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 51: Acpi Table/Features Submenu

    Enable or disable locking of the SMM (System Management Mode) code segment / registers for preventing SMM Code Lock Enabled / Disabled changes to the internal code/registers Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 52: Memory Configurations Submenu

    Advanced DMA mode, as described in SD Host Controller Specifications SD HC Version SD 2.0 / SD 3.0 SD Host Controller Version Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 53: Security Menu

    Enabled: System will ask to input a password during P.O.S.T. phase. Disabled: system will ask to input a password only for entering Setup utility Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 54: Power Menu

    Set the day when the board must wake up automatically. Valid range is from 1 to 31. Error checking will be done against month/day/year combinations that are not supported. Use + / - to Increase / reduce Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 55: Advanced Cpu Control Submenu

    Use this item to set the maximum temperature that the CPU can reach. Above this temperature value, the Critical temperature (°C) 0 °C ÷ 115 °C system will perform a critical shutdown Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 56: Clocks And Voltages Optimizations Submenu

    Timout (sec.) 20 ÷ 600 This menu item specifies the seconds of delay before the watchdog timeout. Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 57: Boot Menu

    This submenu is available only when “Boot Type” is not set to “UEFI Boot type”. Legacy See Submenu Allows setting of Legacy Boot Order Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 58: Legacy Submenu

    Use the + and - Keys to change the boot order priority Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 59: Exit Menu

    Save Custom Defaults Save Custom Default values for all the setup items. Discard Changes Discard all the changes made Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 60 Chapter 5. Thermal Design Accessories Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 61: Thermal Design

    Anyhow, please remember that all depends also on the workload of the processor. Heavy computational tasks will generate much heat with all CPU versions. Indeed, when using Q7-A29 module, it is necessary to consider carefully the heat generated by the module in the assembled final system, and the scenario of utilisation.
  • Page 62 Standard Heatspreader dimensions Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.
  • Page 63 Standard Heatsink dimensions Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.

  • Page 64: Accessories

    Rel. 2.0 define an area, on the PCB, that can be used to place optional I/O connectors of any kind. For this reason, on Q7-A29 board, such an area has been used for an additional FFC/FPC connector, which carries out VGA interface.
  • Page 65 SECO Srl - Via Calamandrei 91 52100 Arezzo - ITALY Ph: +39 0575 26979 - Fax: +39 0575 350210 www.seco.com Q7-A29 Q7-A29 - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G. Copyright © 2016 SECO S.r.l.