Asus IMX8P-IM-A User’s Manual

IMX8P-IM-A

User Manual

E16394

First Edition

November 2020

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Contents
About this manual.............................................................................................................			4
	Conventions used in this manual.........................................................................................		5
	Typography	...................................................................................................................................	5
Package contents...............................................................................................................			6
Chapter 1:		Specifications Summary
IMX8P-IM-A Specifications .........................................................................Summary			8
Chapter 2:		Product Introduction
2.1	Before you .................................................................................................proceed		12
2.2	Motherboard ................................................................................................layout		13
2.3	Onboard button ............................................................................and switches		15
2.4	Internal connectors.................................................................................................		17
2.5	I/O connectors..........................................................................................................		27
Chapter 3:		Upgrading your Single Board Computer
3.1	Installing an ...................................................................................Micro SD card		30
3.2	Installing the ...................................................................................wireless card		31
Appendix
Safety information.............................................................................................................			34
	Setting up your ............................................................................................................system		34
	Care during ...........................................................................................................................use		35
Regulatory notices.............................................................................................................			36
ASUS contact information...............................................................................................			43

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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Single Board Computer, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Specifications Summary

This chapter details the hardware and software features of your Single Board Computer.

Chapter 2: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes description of the connectors, and I/O ports on the motherboard.

Chapter 3: Upgrading your Single Board Computer

This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade your Single Board Computer.

Appendix

This section includes notices and safety statements your Single Board Computer.

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Conventions used in this manual

To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:

IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.

NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.

WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your Single Board Computer's data and components.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic	This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents

Your Single Board Computer package contains the following items:

IMX8P-IM-A

NOTE:

•Some bundled accessories may vary with different models. For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals.

•The device illustration is for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with models.

•If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components.

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Specifications Summary

IMX8P-IM-A Specifications Summary

CPU

Processor

Max. Speed

L2 Cache

Chipset

Memory

Technology

Max.

Storage eMMC

HDMI™

Graphics

MIPI DSI

Expansion M.2 slot

Others

Speed

Ethernet Controller

Connector

Front I/O

Rear I/O

IMX8P-IM-A

NXP® i.MX 8 M ARM Cortex-A53 core

1.3 GHz

1MB

Integrated

LPDDR4

4GB, on board memory

1 x 16GB onboard eMMC

1 x HMDI™ supports HDMI with max. resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz

1 x MIPI DSI supports MIPI DSI (2 lane) with max. resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz

1 x M.2 2230 E Key for BT/WiFi module (cooperate with Google EdgeTPU Module)

1x Micro-SD Card slot 10/100/1000Mbps

1x Realtek® RTL8211

1x Intel® I211-AT

2x RJ-45

1 x HDMI™

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® OTG port

2x Ethernet ports

1 x Power button

1 x Reset button

1 x DC-in jack

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Internal Connector

Watchdog Timer (H/W)

Security

TPM

Module Crypto

Module

Manageability

Power

Power Type

Voltage

Operating System

Environment

Dimension Form Factor

Certification Safety

IMX8P-IM-A

1 x 40-pin GPIO header:

-up to 6 x GPIO pins

-up to 2 x I2C bus pins

-up to 1 x UART pins

-up to 2 x PWM pins

-up to 1 x PCM/I2S pins

-2 x 5V power pins

-2 x 3.3V power pins

-8 x ground pins

1x Micro-SD card slot

1x 14-1 pin TPM header

1x MIPI DSI supports MIPI DSI (2 lane) with max.1920

x1080 @ 60 Hz

2x MIPI CSI support two MIPI-CSI camera inputs

(4-lane each)

1 x 5-1 pin I2C header

Yes

TPM 2.0 power by Nuvoton NCPT 750 (Optional)

Cloud security power by Microchip ATECC608A / NXP SE050 (Optional)

WOL

DC power input

12-24V DC input

Microsoft Windows

Windows® 10 IoT Core

Linux

Linux Yocto

Operating Temperature: -20~60° C

Non-Operating Temperature: -40~85° C

Relative Humidity: 10%~95%

100mm x 72mm x 21mm

CE, FCC

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product Introduction

2.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

NOTE: The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models.

IMPORTANT! Components shown in this section may require additional purchase. Refer to Package contents section for more information about the contents of your Single Board Computer

package.

WARNING!

•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

•Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

•Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2Motherboard layout

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Layout contents		Page
1.	DC-in Power connector	19

2.	GPIO header	20

3.	Boot Mode switch	17
4.	M.2 Wi-Fi slot	20

5.	MIPI CSI connector	21

6.	Micro SD card slot	22

7.	I2C header	22

8.	SPI TPM header	23
9.	RTC Battery connector	23

10.	Reset button	18

11.	MIPI DSI connector	24

12.	IO Board-to-Board connector	25

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